Welcome to TALK WORDY , where bestselling romance and fantasy author, Sydney Applegate, dives into the wonderfully chaotic world of books, TV, movies, and writing—with a healthy dose of humor and the occasional personal overshare. Whether you're a fellow word nerd or just here for the hot takes and plot twists, you're in the right place, so settle in as I talk wordy to you *wink*
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to TALK WORDY, where bestselling romance and fantasy author, Sydney Applegate, dives into the wonderfully chaotic world of books, TV, movies, and writing, with a healthy dose of humor and the occasional personal overshare.
Recent episodes include "your newest emotional support english teacher" (8 September 2026, 33 minutes), "put these celebs in bubblewrap ASAP!" (1 September 2026, 14 minutes), and "picture perfect debut novels - feat. nikki hutchings" (25 August 2026, 50 minutes).
Talk Wordy publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 74 episodes.
Booking probability for Talk Wordy is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talk Wordy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talk Wordy's contact route on record: verified email.
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Talk Wordy is a general podcast with 74 episodes published.
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Episode #3
<p>Hi guys! BIG life updates over here beyond the pod. Feeling nosy about my personal and professional life? This is the episode for you. Thanks for tuning in! (Recorded September 2026). </p>
Episode #2
<p>Friends, I'm still flailing from the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry in the span of 24 hours, so here are my unsolicited picks for who we need to pray for and keep on a VERY close watch. Celebrity deaths are...
Episode #1
<p>FRIENDS!!! WELCOME TO SEASON THREE OF TALK WORDY!!! Can't believe we're one year and 70 episodes deep into this thing, as it's such a passion of mine. Today's episode is with my lovely friend Nikki as we chat all...
Episode #40
<p>YOU GUYS!!! My first ever repeat guest is officially back on the pod! Any time I'm with Lauren Rowe, I'm having a blast, laughing my face off, and gushing about the latests songs I'm listening to. I got to help her...
Episode #38
<p>Hey y'all! Back at it again with another bucket list author episode with the one and only Naina Kumar! Today's episode drop is also the official release date for JUST A HIGHLAND FLING, which I had the absolute joy to...
Episode #37
<p>Hi friends! If you're watching this the day it releases, happy "JULY 17th...WHAT A NIGHT!!!" As your resident Mamma Mia fanatic, I thought I'd give you all the details on what makes a mamma mia summer, what ABBA...
Episode #36
<p>Hey y'all! Happy episode release AND book release to today's guest, Jeffe Kennedy aka Jennifer K. Lambert. AMONG THE THORNS, the sequel to the bestselling NEVER THE ROSES, is officially available now and I highly...
Episode #35
<p>Hey party people! My Lovelit episodes are starting to come to a close, but before they do, today's features Sienna Harlow, and incredible indie author of the CROWN OF ELLOVA duology. Be sure to go check out her and...
Episode #34
<p>Hey friends! Today's episode is with the wonderful Vanessa King, author of ELLIE HAYES AND THE HIMBOS and A CERTAIN APPEAL. She was such a breath of fresh air, and I always love to chat with a fellow Texan. Thanks...
Episode #32
<p>AND THEY WERE ROOMMATES (omg they were roommates)!!! Today's episode is with the incredible Meredith Schorr,<br /><br /><br />WHERE TO FIND ME:<br />🩷 Instagram...
Episode #31
<p>Hi y'all! Back with another episode to near the end of my lovelit interviews I did back in February! Today, I'm showing y'all my awesome chat with Rona D, where we talked all about female friendships and her two...
Episode #28
<p><b>writing parts of yourself into your fictional characters - feat. kayla olson</b></p><p></p><p>Hey y'all! This episode is extra special because I got to sit down and chat with one of my most special author friends...
Episode #33
<p>GUYS!!! What a fun change of pace today's episode is. I got to sit down with Livy Lynn, editor and founder of Crown of Beauty Magazine, and chat in depth about her journey to building this publication, the books...
Episode #30
<p>Hey y'all! Today's episode is from my chat with Brittany Larsen back in February at Love Lit, but I've been saving it for the perfect beach read moment. With fourth of July right around the corner and white sands of...
Episode #29
<p>Hey y'all! Coming at you with a Saturday episode to celebrate summerween (and summer solstice) featuring the lovely bestselling author Ciara Blume. Whether you're wanting something mystical or moving, she's got the...
Episode #27
<p>Hey party people! Back at again with another episode, this time featuring the wonderful Stacey Rhoades! Her and I seriously hit it off back in February at Love Lit and I'm so giddy to FINALLY share our recording...
Episode #26
<p>Hey y'all! There's been a few incredible moments in my podcasting journey where I think to myself "no way is this person actually sitting across from me and giving me the time of day"...and THIS was one of those...
Episode #25
<p>Hey party people! Today's episode is one I've been giddy about for a while, as it celebrates the book release of a sweet friend of mine, Kathryn Basham. And while I'm beyond happy for her accomplishment, I must warn...
Episode #24
<p>Hey y'all! Happy pride month, happy June, and happy SUMMER BREAK!!! Kicking off the new month with an interview I did with NYT bestselling author CB Lee back in February that covers all things cozy fantasy, queer...
Episode #23
<p>Hey y'all! Back at it again with another episode I recorded back in February at LoveLit Con, this time with romance author Mona Shroff! This episode mixes in our mutual love of pop culture references, diverse...
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