Hey book besties! We have an amazing conversation with Dr. Jodi McAlister for you this week! Jodi is a romance author and scholar who will give you a master class in all things romance – we especially enjoyed our chat about reality dating shows! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Jodi:Instagram: @jodimcalisterFind her most recent book here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We had to do some switching around of our schedule so this week is a catch up episode! We yap about all the things that have been going on in our life lately. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! It’s officially Twilight rewatch season! We are talking about our thoughts on Twilight movies and then diving into some of our favorite Halloween/fall reads! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! Lauren Okie, debut author of The Best Worst Thing (out TODAY!), joins us on the show today! We had a wonderful conversation about infertility, trauma in romance books, and how we can use fiction to help us process. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Lauren:Instagram: @laurenokieauthorFind her book here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We have debut romance author and therapist, Colleen Conklin, on the podcast with us today! Enjoy our discussion about her debut book, Ever Since New York, and how her background in therapy has impacted her writing! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Colleen:Instagram: @colleenmwernerTikTok: @colleenmwernerFind her books here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! The time has come! We are finally able to recap The Summer I Turned Pretty, all the thoughts we had about season 3, and everything we are looking forward to with the movie. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We have the lovely Olivia Dade on the podcast with us today! We’re talking about her newest release Zomromcom – a hilarious paranormal romance that had Rachel giggling and kicking her feet! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Olivia:Website: https://oliviadade.com/Find her books here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We are happy to have Hunter Snow on the show with us today! Hunter writes music themed romance books and we had a great time yapping! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Hunter:Instagram: @huntersnowbooksTikTok: @huntersnowbooksFind her books here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! It’s one of y’alls favorite episodes! F*ck, Marry, K!ll – round 4. And it gets truly unhinged. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! Today we talk with the lovely Emily Giffin, bestselling author of some of Neely’s favorite books! We discuss what it’s like to have a book adapted into a movie and how she got started writing after her career as a lawyer. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Emily:Instagram: @emilygiffinauthorFind her website here!Find her books here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! It’s just us today talking about the book and pop culture moments that altered our brain chemistry! Agree or disagree with any of our choices?? Come tell us on Instagram!  Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! Elizabeth Stephens joins us on the podcast today! She is a USA Today bestselling author of dark and diverse romances. We had a great time talking with her about all things romance, sci-fi, and fantasy. Oh, and American Girl dolls–where so much of our lore started! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Elizabeth:Instagram: @estephensauthorTikTok: @elizabethstephensauthorFind her books here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! Meagan (@readwithmeags) joins us today! We talk about everything from tips for working with book influencers to Justin Bieber fanfic—yes, you read that right! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Meagan:Instagram: @readwithmeagsTikTok: @readwithmeags Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We are back from break and ready for a great rest of 2025! Join us as we do a little catch up, talk about the first few episodes of TSITP, and we have a brand new look. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We have one more episode for you before we take a little break in July! This week we’ll be doing a pop culture round up, which is essentially just Neely updating Rachel on what the heck is happening in the world. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We have friend of the pod, Alissa DeRogatis, back with us today! We talk about the indie to trad journey, what’s next for her, and her new writing community, @hotgirlswhowrite! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Alissa:Find all of her links here!Order her book here! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads  Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! As the summer gets going, we wanted to take a minute to talk about self care! It’s something that often gets overlooked but we know just how important it is. So take a listen and then come let us know your favorite self care tips and tricks! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcast Join our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely: Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneely TikTok: @neelymoldovan Goodreads Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachel_mlewis  TikTok: @rachel_mlewis  Goodreads/StoryGraph Find her book here! To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!  

Hey book besties! It’s just us today and we are ready to dive into summer reading! Can’t wait to catch up and talk about our most anticipated reads – enjoy!Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here!To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We have the wonderful Chip Pons with us on the podcast today! He talks about his transition from bookstagram to indie author to trad publishing and it’s really just a joy-filled conversation. Enjoy!Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Connect with Chip:Instagram: @booksovrbrosTikTok: @booksovrbrosPre-Order his book here!Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here!To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!

Hey book besties! We are talking some of our favorite purchases – both bookish and non-bookish! Do we have anything in common? Let us know over on Instagram!Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Connect with Rachel:Instagram: @rachel_mlewis TikTok: @rachel_mlewis Goodreads/StoryGraphFind her book here!To see the books we talked about, visit our Amazon Store Front!