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Bring Your Own: A Bookish Podcast for Romance Readers

Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla
Book Recommendations
Romance
Romance Novels
Romance Books
Books
Romance Literature
Bookish Community
Abby Jimenez
Audiobooks
Romance Genre
Contemporary Romance
Fantasy
Literature
Savor It
Fake Dating Trope
Belladonna Series
Katie Cotugno
Bookstagram
Romance Writing
Promise Me Sunshine

Bring Your Own is a bookish podcast hosted by three besties who met via the internet. Each week join Brandi, Kendra, & Kayla as they chat (and sometimes fight) about their favorite books, authors, the bookish community, and more! Follow the pod on Instagram: @bringyourownpod Follow the hosts: Brandi: @brandos.books Kendra: @kendra.readz Kayla: @kaylas.bookshelf

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Latest Episodes

It’s time for Kayla’s annual performance review, we mean birthday celebration!

Before Brandi and Kendra put her in the hot seat, Kayla looks back on her 30th year and shares the books, movies, TV shows, media, and moments that defined it. Then it’s ... more

We met late (FOR US!!!) last night for an immediate, unedited, totally unfiltered brain dump on The Love Hypothesis adaptation. We had THOUGHTS, and we needed to talk about them immediately.

So here are our raw, first-reaction thoughts on the movie.... more

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It’s football season, so of course we’re back with another BYO draft! This time we're building our pop culture super team with our players being books, movies, music, and all things pop culture.

We’re forced to make some questionable draft picks, fi... more

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WELCOME TO BYO UNIVERSITY. CLASS IS OFFICIALLY IN SESSION.

Forget everything you thought you knew about school because at BYO University, the only thing on the syllabus is our book recs. In this episode, we’re handing out our very own book recommend... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Brodie
Author and executive editor at Clarkson Potter, author of Into the Blue
Clarkson Potter (Penguin Random House)
Episode: Reylo, The Art of Improv, and Cosmic Love with Emma Brodie
Eman Haririqiya
Podcast guest, author
Episode: Every Fall 2026 Book Release You NEED to Know About
Joss Richard
Author of It's Different This Time and Let's Kiss and Tell
Author (romance novelist)
Episode: Joss Richard Talks Let’s Kiss and Tell, Fake Dating & So Much More
Hannah Brown
Television personality, lifestyle expert, and author
Author of Reasons To Be Loved By You
Episode: Hannah Brown Gets Real About Love, Heartbreak, and Her Most Personal Story Yet
Chip Pons
Romance author specializing in queer joy and MM romance
Putnam (publisher)
Episode: The Queer Hades Retelling Everyone's Talking About | Chip Pons Interview
Chip Ponce
Author to discuss Dearly Departed
Author (Dearly Departed)
Episode: 2026 Books You Need to Add to Your Summer TBR
Brooke Averick
Author of Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It; host of Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast
Author; Podcast Host
Episode: Everyone’s Losing It and Brooke Averick Explains Why
Stephanie Archer
Author of spicy romantic comedies, known for her small town coastal series and the Vancouver Storm hockey romance series
Episode: Stephanie Archer Talks Vancouver Storm Series, Hockey Romance, and What Comes Next
Lyla Sage
A Romance Author known for crafting engaging and emotional stories.
Episode: Lyla Sage’s Last Ride at Rebel Blue Ranch | S5E12

Hosts

Brandi Brill
Host of Bring Your Own; central voice in the trio with a focus on romance and community
Kendra
Co‑host contributing relationship‑focused takes and publishing industry observations
Kayla
Co‑host known for pop culture crossovers and music‑inspired book pairings

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • My Go-To

    Became immediately obsessed once I discovered these 3. Friends podcasting together who can laugh and joke but also disagree and respect one another’s opinions is so refreshing. They make me laugh and feel so invited into the conversation and are the WORST for my tbr! I appreciate it Ladies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BreeUnabashedly
    United States9 months ago
  • Love BYO

    One of my fav bookish podcasts! I love the banter and listening to the girls. Their energy is so fun and they have lots of great recs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacDawg113
    United States2 years ago
  • fave bookish pod 💌

    looove bring your own. i get lots of great recommendations (ready or not and you, with a view are row of my favorites!) and it’s a very fun listening experience. the girlies have great banter. highly recommend starting with tier rankings, defend a book, book draft or guess the bad review if you’re new to BYO!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juliagreene
    United States2 years ago
  • Too much of the same.

    I did enjoy this podcast for a while but got sick of their inside jokes and screaming into the microphone. Friends that have the same book opinions and no variety. Entitled who don’t even read books just listen to audiobooks 90% of the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lizziec89
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • New Fav Bookish Podcast

    One of my favorite podcasts to listen to! I love the energy of the girls and can’t wait to check in with each new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacDawg113
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging and fun, sometimes a bit chaotic but very entertaining.
Energetic hosts with great banter and genuine friendship.
Lively discussions and strong sense of community; some episodes are highly opinionated.
Warm, inviting vibe and relatable book recs.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reylo, The Art of Improv, and Cosmic Love with Emma Brodie
Q: Emma, for readers who haven't picked up Into the Blue yet, can you give us a brief elevator pitch of what they can expect?
Into the Blue follows AJ Graves and Noah Drew, who meet in 2000 and form a cosmic connection that endures as both of them carve out influential careers, with the story exploring how their art, choices, and time apart shape who they become and whether they can find their way back to each other.
Hannah Brown Gets Real About Love, Heartbreak, and Her Most Personal Story Yet
Q: Can you elevate or pitch the series for those who might not have had the chance to pick it up quite yet?
The interconnected four-best-friend series centers on contemporary romance with strong emotional arcs, focusing on women who navigate love, career, and family while discovering their own identities beyond the reality-TV personas that brought them into the spotlight.
The Queer Hades Retelling Everyone's Talking About | Chip Pons Interview
Q: Can you give our listeners your elevator pitch for Dearly Departed?
Dearly Departed is a Hades reimagining set in a small New Jersey town, focusing on a mortal-immortal romance between Hayden, a funeral director, and Levi, a bright redheaded florist, with a strong emphasis on cozy vibes, found family, and joyful, queer romance rather than trauma-heavy plots.
2025 BookTok Drama Round-Up with Gracie (@grapiedeltaco) | S5E38
Q: What do you think you're known for on BookTok specifically?
People recognize me for sentient object romances and my quirky content, including losing my Kindle and more.
Spooky Romances with Lyla Sage! | S5E32
Q: Can you give our listeners a brief synopsis of Soul Searching in your own words if they haven't picked it up yet?
Soul Searching follows Collins as she reluctantly makes her way home, has the ability to talk to ghosts, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery in a haunted small town setting while meeting Brady Cooper.

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A warm, female‑focused bookish podcast where three best friends banter about romance reads, publishing industry quirks, and the broader book community. Episodes mix lighthearted pop culture games, author interviews, and listener‑led discussions, with generous recommendations and relatable friendship dynamics. Notable traits include a strong sense of community, frequent sponsor integrations, and a penchant for cozy, conversational vibes that appeal to romance readers who enjoy personality‑driven chats and book recs. Potential listeners can expect lively debates, feel‑good recommendations, and a hosting trio that feels like a supportive book club.

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