
Katie and her husband Maxx Joy are Smutco Industries. Together, they create Cheap Smut, a podcast for people who would never let anyone see their Kindle library. Each week, Katie explains the plot of a cheap, smutty book ($4.99 or less) to Maxx, who has little to no idea what the book is about.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsImprovComedyBooks | |||

We have a VERY special surprise for our listeners this week! During our hiatus, we had the opportunity to chat with actor/author Lauren Carter Reilly, aka Glamour Possum! She is the creator of the popular Sunday O'Rorden character on TikTok, and now ... more
Season four is here! After a longer-than-anticipated hiatus, Katie and Maxx are back! Tune in to hear what's been going on during hiatus, where we'll be appearing this year, and some new projects in the works! Oh, and we have thoughts on Emerald Fenn... more
After a much-needed hiatus, Katie and Maxx are back with their holiday episode! Yes, we know that the holidays are technically behind us, but that doesn't mean that we can't keep celebrating! Join us as Katie and Maxx marvel at My Boyfriend Has a Chr... more
"Ghostlight Fall" rolls on, and we're stoked to feature an author new to the show: Elsie LePlant! We've never covered her work before, but we'll never forget our first encounter with her! Give us a listen as Katie recaps Defined and Defiled. You may ... more
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This show is a genuine joy to listen to lol. A breath of fresh, comedic air after a long day
The way they talk about the books makes even the weirdest reads sound fun!
I am a lover of all smutty books and this podcast is exactly what I needed. I love the host so much and the way they breakdown these books! Listen and enjoy
This is an incredibly postive romance podcast. I love that it is hosted by a husband and wife team who clearly love each other. Katie is a fantastic recapper and I love how Carl is so supportive of her love of the genre. I am really enjoying the holiday episodes.
Katie is absolutely lovely as the heroine of this podcast, sowing her insatiable appetite for cheap smut. Carl is the dark, handsome stranger, eager to indulge Katie’s every desire to regale him with these tales of lust and kink. Together they are a formidable team, exploring these books (and each other) to expose the deepest desires and darkest secrets of what makes great smut.
I’m not even into this literature but Katie’s sincere love and respect for the subject matter, and Carl’s quick witte... more
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A sharp, humorous deep-dive into romance- and erotica-led books, hosted by Katie and her partner Maxx, with candid banter, personal life updates, and a self-aware approach to niche publishing. Episodes routinely unpack explicit scenes, world-building, and character dynamics while weaving in behind-the-scenes insights, live-event plans, and recommendations across a rotating slate of titles. The show blends punchy humor, supportive chemistry between hosts, and a clear love for offbeat romance, making it a welcoming orbit for readers who enjoy frank conversations about passion, consent, and storytelling with a playful edge. A standout is the hosts' ability to balance erotic critique with personal storytelling and community-driven events, givin... more
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