Want to find your next bingeable podcast? Don’t know where to start? Scared you’ve missed something? We have listed episodes from our amazing podcasters from the last week for you to check out!
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: 481. Sweet Dreams Recap: The Popularity Plan by Rosemary Vernon
It’s time for part two of the Sweet Dreams Romance Recap Project, featuring The Popularity Plan by Rosemary Vernon. Unlike P.S. I Love You, I hadn’t read this one before, so it’s an adventure for all of us. We’ve got some hefty social anxiety, friends with Plans (and wall calendars as seen on the cover) and some very classic dating tropes. Grab your tea and your comfy hoodie and come hang out with me!
K-Bae: Doom at your service ep.2- They Were Doom-Mates
This week we watched episode 2 of Doom At Your Service. Robby is hung up on how worms drive, Michael talks money laundering (not that she knows about that), and we discuss the turtle neck daddy.
Lit Wallflowers: School for Dukes – For the Duke’s Eyes Only with @bookstakatie
Adventure time with the antiquities hunters and former best friends in “For the Duke’s Eyes Only” by Lenora Bell!
Lady India Rochester and Daniel Bonds, Duke of Ravenswood were the best of friends until one day they were ripped from each other’s lives. These two who have been betrothed since they were in leading strings and looked forward to their marriage until distance turned into secrets and Daniel had to keep India at bay.
Indy aka Lady Danger continued to explore dirt and became an archeologist while Daniel pretended to be a rake while being Indy’s competition. In order to move forward with her research, she infiltrated an antiquities club for men only to figure out she’s looking at a fake Rosetta Stone. So Daniel’s next mission was to track down the stolen stone. Indy insisted on going with him to Paris because she can verify what’s real or fake, but the only way that happened was to pretend that their formerly “dissolved” betrothal was back on.
When we grow up with someone during years when foundations are learned and laid in our being, they will know our core and mannerisms. Sometimes, the person we trusted the most hurt us to protect us. But when the pull to each other is strong, communicating to fill in the blanks can do wonders. And you may find visiting the wonders of the world together in the future. Join us with Duchess Katie as we discuss childhood friends to enemies to lovers, India and Daniel!
Kingdom of Thirst: Episode 58: A Brief and Biased History of Twilight
Everyone knows Twilight, right? Maybe, but no one knows Twilight better or more intimately than lovers of romance. We live with it, we adore it, we scoff at it, we comp it, we reluctantly tip our hats to it — and everything in between. Mostly, it’s complicated. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into its impact on a genre, an industry, and our own personal lives to tease out A Brief and Biased History of the Twilight Saga.
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy: October 22, 2021
Understanding rejection of our work and how it can mean different things at different times in our careers, ego checks, how kill fees work, why editing is key, and general rhapsodizing on autumn colors.
First Cup of Coffee – October 25, 2021: Exciting news on DARK WIZARD and the Sekrit Project. Also thoughts on intermittent fasting (content warning) not only with food, but with being online. And how the pandemic affect my seasonal rituals.
First Cup of Coffee – October 26, 2021: The vicissitudes of publishing, commercialism, art, knowing what’s good, Ursula Le Guin and why some books take off and others don’t. Also, a story about my brief stint as a cheerleader and pompon girl wannabe.
First Cup of Coffee – October 28, 2021: Imposter syndrome and the balance between giving ourselves due credit for our own hard work, skill, and talents vs. acknowledging the role of serendipity.
Big Gay Fiction Podcast: Episode 341 – Falling in Love with History with Merry Farmer
Author Merry Farmer discusses two books she’s releasing this week. First up is the second in her “After the War” historical romance series, “Never Judge a Duke by His Lover.” Then the discussion turns to “Peter and the Mission,” the fifth book in her fantasy series “Peter and the Wolves.” In addition, Merry talks about her love of romance and history, her excitement over creative writing assignments, and what’s coming up next. Jeff & Will also recommend the supernatural rom-com “Out of Body.”
Episode 342 – Big Gay Fiction Book Club October 2021: “This is Not a Horror Movie” by Sara Dobie Bauer: Jeff & Will discuss the thrilling new adult romance “This is Not a Horror Movie” by Sara Dobie Bauer. Make sure you keep listening after our discussion to hear the first chapter of the audiobook, narrated by Blake Lockheart.
Honestly!?: Episode #190 – Feisty Or Flirty?
On this week’s episode we’re continuing our Halloween Spooktacular and doing our best My Favorite Murder impression. Join us as we discuss Tamara Samsonova and Elizabeth Báthory!
Episode #191 – In Their Terroni Bag: On this week’s episode, we’re wrapping up our Halloween Spooktacular with a scholarly discussion on the latest installment in the Saw franchise, Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Join us as we discuss the confusing title, lackluster plot, insane product placement, and more!
Rebel Girls Book Club: The Once and Future Witches
Maggie and Harmony reunite at last in this Halloween special. They also discuss solidarity as it relates to The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow.
You Might Be Wondering How We Got Here: SWAT Season 1 OST Announcement!
On Episode 107, Alli is joined by podcaster and comedian Kelly Anneken to discuss Karen Cushman’s 1995 Newbery Honor winner, Catherine, Called Birdy. They chat about babysitting, Accelerated Reader, and their misguided impressions of the Middle Ages. They take a close look at the way Catherine, Called Birdy depicts heavy issues of childbirth, agency, domestic violence, diversity, consent, and the patriarchy. Alli and Kelly also chat about the unique challenges of adapting a book like this one for film or TV.
Kelly is co-host of the Red All Over and Up Yours, Downstairs podcasts. Follow her on Instagram (@kellyanneken) and Twitter (@kellyanneken).
Too Stupid to Live: Go Fetch with Madeline Walter and Ben Greene
You’ll probably fetch ANYTHING for this rugged and entrepreneurial wolfshifter who may also be Thor. In this episode, writers/performers Madeline Walter and Ben Greene join the show to discuss “Go Fetch” ($3.99).
