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What The Smut Are You Talking About

WHAT THE SMUT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT
Romance Books
Baseball Romance
Haunting Adeline
Drive Me Crazy
Sports Romance
Victoria Wilder
Bourbon Boys
Diet Coke
Motherhood
Pop Culture
Chaos
Kandi Steiner
Piper Rayne
Ice Ice Baby
Candice Rose
Smutmas In the Smokies
Seattle
Romantasy
Romance
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What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast is a romance book podcast where two smut-loving co-hosts bring their honest, unfiltered, and completely chaotic lives to the internet. We chat all things romance books, with a side of motherhood, pop culture, and Cortney's very unhealthy obsession with Diet Coke.

Each week is a surprise (even to us), because anything goes. Expect romance book deep dive... more

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On this episode of What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast  we are yapping all things Boy Safari...or atleast that is what we are calling Football Romance Books that we LOVE!

Our recs include:

Mason by Megan O’Brien

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On this episode of What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast we are yapping with Romance Author, Samantha Brinn.

We yapp all things Sam Brinn universe and her newest release, Fearlessly Us! 

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Welcome to SEASON TWO Book Nerds!

On this episode of What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast we are yapping about what you can expect this season. We have lots of fun guests planned and have had sooo many great conversations so far! We can't wai... more

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This week, we’re joined by romance author Lucy Wilson-Tagoe, who longtime readers may also know by her pen name Dylan Allen, to talk writing, reinvention, and her newest release, To Catch a Sinner.

And because this is What the Smut, we obviously do ... more

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Episode: Bonus Interview with Romance Author Jennifer Chipman | VPR Takeover Edition
Laiken Rhodes
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Author of Deceiving Their Minds
Episode: Popping Her Podcast Cherry: Debut Romance Author Laiken Rhodes Interview | Dark Romance, Secret Societies & Unhinged Writing
Victoria Wilder
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Episode: Bonus Episode: Romance Author Victoria Wilder Interview | Bourbon Boys, Writing Journey & Bookish Chaos
Candice Rose
Romance author known for spicy sports romance with swoon and humor
Author CL Rose
Episode: Kinks, Chaos, & Sports Romance | An Unhinged Chat with Romance Author C.L. Rose
Carly Robyn
Indie romance author known for spicy, humorous romance
Independent author
Episode: We Found Our Soul Sister… and She Writes SPICY Slow Burns | An Interview with Romance Author, Carly Robyn
Staci Hart
Indie author and graphic designer
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Episode: Unhinged Thoughts with Indie Romance Author, Staci Hart
Carissa Broadbent
Bestselling author of The Crowns of Nyaxia and The War of Lost Hearts
Self-published/Indie author with traditional options
Episode: Stop Trying to Be Perfect: Advice from a Bestselling Romantasy Author, Carissa Broadbent
Sloane St. James
Romance author
Episode: “This Is Still a Smut Book… I Had to Take Some Liberties” | Interview with Romance Author, Sloane St. James
Kandi Steiner
Romance author
Indie publishing / publisher affiliations discussed
Episode: “It Was Supposed to Be Fake… But Was It?” | An interview with Romance Author Kandi Steiner

Hosts

Cortney
Host of What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast; co-host and interviewer with a focus on interviews and chaotic banter.
Mary
Co-host of What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast; introduces guests and engages with topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Love it

    This is my favorite bookish podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booklver04
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Love this bookish podcast so much! Fun content and cool authors!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cortney2617
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    I love reading/bookish podcasts! This one is one of the better ones! Def going to come back for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    man 12345678910
    United States6 months ago
  • Yes!! Smut-tastic

    Such a great podcast for smut lovers like me! Love listening to the interviews and discussions. Great atmosphere and overall just enjoyable for me to escape each and every time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jll212
    United States2 years ago
  • Definitely worth checking out!

    A smut lover’s dream of a podcast!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlotteMinyard
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans enjoy the community vibe and frequent romance-focused book recs.
Listeners praise chaotic, warm host chemistry and engaging author conversations.
Many appreciate candid parenting and lifestyle moments threaded through book talk.
Listeners note the show is a fun, escape-filled podcast for romance readers.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

“It Was Supposed to Be Fake… But Was It?” | An interview with Romance Author Kandi Steiner
Q: What are your thoughts on the publishing process for indie authors today?
Kandi highlights how self-publishing now offers more access to knowledge and resources than in the early days of her career, and she reflects on planning, pacing, and the value of editing and schedule.
“It Was Supposed to Be Fake… But Was It?” | An interview with Romance Author Kandi Steiner
Q: How did you get into sports romance?
She explains being a long-time football and hockey fan, noticing gaps in her earlier work, and then branching into sports romance with The Wrong Game, which sparked a series exploring college-age characters and sports dynamics.
“It Was Supposed to Be Fake… But Was It?” | An interview with Romance Author Kandi Steiner
Q: What made you decide to write your first book?
Kandi describes finishing college, discovering indie romance, and realizing writing was a passion she wanted to pursue, leading her to write and publish her first book as a creative outlet and career path.
Kinks, Chaos, & Sports Romance | An Unhinged Chat with Romance Author C.L. Rose
Q: What events or appearances do you have coming up for readers and fans?
Candice mentions signings in Bangor, Maine and Romancing the Glass City in Toledo, noting accessibility considerations as a wheelchair user and the need to plan travel logistics.
Kinks, Chaos, & Sports Romance | An Unhinged Chat with Romance Author C.L. Rose
Q: Do you have a favorite writing snack, or something that fuels you during sessions?
She jokes about atomic fireballs and cinnamon jawbreakers, highlighting the lighthearted, personal rituals that help her stay focused while writing.

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A chaotic, chemistry-filled romance book show where two hosts mix deep-dive conversations about romance novels with candid life banter, parenting moments, and pop culture tangents. Episodes feature author interviews spanning indie to traditionally published, discussions of writing craft, world-building, and publishing logistics, plus live-event planning and reader communities. The vibe is playful, unabashedly fandom-forward, and audience-centric—often weaving sponsor spots and bookish recommendations into a fast-paced, humorous format that appeals to devoted romance readers who enjoy behind-the-scenes creator insights and a strong sense of community.

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Recent guests on What The Smut Are You Talking About include:

1. Jennifer Chipman
2. Laiken Rhodes
3. Victoria Wilder
4. Candice Rose
5. Carly Robyn
6. Staci Hart
7. Carissa Broadbent
8. Sloane St. James

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