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Hosted by We Read Smut · arts · EN-US · 81 episodes
Finally, a home for the spice you love and the representation you deserve. We Read Smut, hosted by Alesia, builds a judgment-free zone for readers who crave spicy plots and substance. We celebrate high-heat stories and inclusive casts. If you want open-door romance that features every body , you found the right show. What to expect: Trope Breakdowns: We dissect the best (and hottest) tropes in the genre. Author Interviews: Hear the story behind the spice from your favorite creators. Shelf Help: Expert guidance to help you conquer your TBR pile. Inclusive Stories: We prioritize representative leads and diverse voices. Whether you're a seasoned smut reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, this podcast is for you. We leave the shame at the door and celebrate the power of a well-written romance. Join the Circle: Want personalized book picks and a private chat with Alesia?
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Signup to Generate a PitchFinally, a home for the spice you love and the representation you deserve. We Read Smut, hosted by Alesia, builds a judgment-free zone for readers who crave spicy plots and substance. We celebrate high-heat stories and inclusive casts. If you want open-door romance that features every body, you found the right show.
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers is hosted by We Read Smut. The show has published 81 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Ultimate Enemies to Lovers Guide: Categories & Book Recommendations with Chalon" (9 October 2026, 46 minutes), "Melissa Simone on Flipping Vampire Lore, Indie Craft, and Book Cons" (2 October 2026, 51 minutes), and "S. Rena on Navigating Author Burnout, Co-Writing, and Going Trad" (25 September 2026, 44 minutes).
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 81 episodes.
Booking probability for We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers's contact route on record: public web form.
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We Read Smut hosts We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers, an arts show with 81 episodes published.
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Episode #15
Enemies to lovers is easily one of the most beloved tropes in romance, but the tag gets slapped on everything from gentle workplace competition to full-blown murderous vendettas. Today, I sit down with fellow reader and...
Episode #14
With vampire romance surging in popularity, how do you take a classic paranormal creature and flip the rulebook completely on its head? Today, I am joined by North Carolina romance author and event host Melissa Simone...
Episode #13
With over a decade in the publishing industry, romance author and literary agent Sade Rena has navigated nearly every corner of the business. Today, I sit down with Sade to discuss the reality of author burnout after...
Episode #12
Connecting with long-time romance readers brings such a deep understanding of genre conventions to the podcast. This week, I am sitting down with Jessica P. Pryde to discuss her transition from public librarian and Book...
Episode #11
What does it take to direct a play, write television sitcom specs, and transition into creating vibrant Black rom-com universes? Today, I am sitting down with Los Angeles-based romance author Monique Fisher to discuss...
Episode #10
Today on the podcast, we have a very special treat: our first man on the show, and someone who writes deeply authentic, Black queer M/M romance! I am sitting down with author and higher education administrator Frederick...
Episode #9
There is something so delicious about the "he falls first" romance trope. This week, I am sitting down with my friend Aimee from Curvy Girls Read Romance for a trope deep dive into down-bad heroes, pining, and why this...
Episode #8
What happens when a Hollywood screenwriter and director steps out of the writer's room to write her very first fiction novel? Today, I am sitting down with screenwriter, director, and author Laura Chinn to talk about...
Episode #7
If you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know how much I love showcasing queer authors, queer stories, and sapphic romance. Today, we get a special bonus as I sit down with Sam Saldivar...
Episode #6
Trend readership is a fascinating topic, especially when readers enter a new genre without understanding the underlying character arcs or structural conventions. This week, I am sitting down with multi-genre indie...
Episode #5
Let's talk about the absolute chaos demon that these librarians' love lives are. This week, I am sitting down with Gabriella Gamez to talk all about her Librarians in Love series. We dive into her books The Next Best...
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers
What started as a simple vision to mobilize the bookish community has turned into an entire movement aiming to pull one million people together to read books by Black authors. In this special bonus episode, I am sitting...
Episode #4
Who says that romance is only for able-bodied or thin characters? In this episode, Northern Virginia romance author Katie Duggan joins the microphone to look at how we can take regular contemporary romance tropes and...
Episode #3
If you read across genres and love picking apart the deeper mechanics of a story, this conversation is for you. This week, I am sitting down with Alyssa, the brilliant host of the Stories & Spoilers podcast. As a...
Episode #2
How much do your childhood experiences or the way you were raised dictate the choices you make as an adult? This week, I am sitting down with the incredible Regina Black, author of The Art of Scandal and her latest...
Episode #1
Making new friends as an adult is notoriously difficult, and when your primary hobby is reading high-heat romance novels, it can feel even harder to find your people. As an introvert who gets overstimulated quickly, the...
Episode #21
<p>Organizing your bookshelves or Kindle starting to feel chaotic? In this Season 3 finale, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I organize my physical and digital romance library without making it a full-time...
Episode #20
<p>Reconnecting with your creative identity after a massive life shift is challenging, especially when that shift is motherhood. Today, I am talking with debut author Adrienne Thurman about her new contemporary rom-com...
Episode #19
<p>Second chance romance has been testing my boundaries lately. After years of avoiding the trope, I am finally seeing the appeal of a hard-earned reunion. Today, I sit down with Swati Hegde to discuss her new book...
Episode #18
<p>The billionaire trope is a staple in romance, but what happens when the hero decides he doesn't actually want the money? Today, I’m talking with Marina Hill about her journey from writing fanfiction to crafting...
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