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Harry Styles
Flowers In the Attic
The Kennedys
The Windsors
Watermelon Sugar
Incest
The Idea Of You
Love Story
Diana, Princess Of Wales
Crash Into Me
Fifty Shades Of Grey
Puberty

A new podcast from Vogue and Vanity Fair culture journalist Michelle Ruiz about the sexiest stories in news. Michelle has been reading smut since she was definitely too young to be reading smut. She grew up to be a Cosmo sex editor and believes fading to black is criminal. At her first job at ABC News, an editor referred to a story as “sexy” - not in the literal sense, but the kind that's juicy, c... more

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Welcome to the very first installment of The Smut Book Club, in which host Michelle Ruiz and a rotating cast of brilliant minds-in-the-gutter break down the best (and worst) smut of our time.

Our first selection is smut canon: V.C. Andrews's dement... more

Whether Harry Styles is engaged or not, a feverish fan base is engaged in him. A new season of Styles is upon us , with his glittering dance party of an album, "Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally" and a long-awaited tour launching in Amsterdam in ... more

The Bard of High-Class Smut and "The Idea of You" author Robinne Lee sprinkles flirtatious crumbs about her new novel, "Crash Into Me," plus: the state of smut in 2026, the landmark significance of "50 Shades of Grey," writing Duran Duran smut in her... more

Welcome to The Smut, a podcast about the sexiest stories in news.

I’ve been reading smut since I was definitely too young to be reading smut. A tattered Danielle Steele at a Long Island garage sale hated to see me coming! I grew up to be a sex edit... more

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Recent Guests

Leslie Seals Golden
Publishing associate; discussed Twilight-era culture and literature
Alexandria Times (Managing Editor mentioned in intro)
Episode: The Smut Book Club: Flowers in the Attic
Rocky Cautadella
Harry Styles super fan, active voice in online Harry discourse
Independent fan contributor, prominent in Harry Styles communities
Episode: Harry Styles's Sonic Erotica
Robinne Lee
Author of The Idea of You and Crash Into Me
Author
Episode: Robinne Lee on the State of Smut
Caroline Hallemann
Author of The Kennedys & The Windsors; Digital Director of Town & Country
Town & Country
Episode: The Kennedys & The Windsors (w/ Caroline Hallemann)

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • the energy we need right now!

    Michelle is a crackerjack guest curator, interviewer, and host and this show is a fizzy, fun balm for these crazy times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    curlyloxx411
    United Statesa month ago
  • Such a fun listen!

    How is this the debut episode?…Michelle has the ease of a podcast veteran! It’s gossipy and smart. Listening feels like catching up with a good friend with the best stories and sharpest takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dchoo
    United States2 months ago

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The Smut Book Club: Flowers in the Attic
Q: Why do you think Flowers in the Attic became such a cultural touchstone for teens in the 1990s?
The hosts suggest it tapped into universal coming-of-age themes—secrecy, sexuality, and rebellion—while packaging shocking family dynamics in a way that felt dangerous yet enticing, which created a memorable gateway into discussing puberty, power, and boundaries.
Harry Styles's Sonic Erotica
Q: How do you describe the sonic shift in his newer work and what makes it stand out for you as a listener?
The discussion centers on a more mature, experimental sound palette, the infusion of storytelling and deeper emotional resonance, and a shift from pure pop sex-appeal to a nuanced, grown-man artistry that still embraces playfulness and joy. Rocky emphasizes listening for vulnerability in the music and the way the production backs that shift.
Harry Styles's Sonic Erotica
Q: What did you hone in on Rocky about Harry? What about him hit differently?
Rocky discusses the balance of erotic allure with vulnerability, the non-toxic masculinity, and the way Harry's music and public persona invite connection, empathy, and self-improvement among fans. He also highlights the collaborative, experimental nature of Harry's recent work as a departure from prior image, inviting fans to join him as he grows as an artist.

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