Say Smut? A Literary Podcast
Arts
Leisure
Sarah Muller
'Say Smut? A Literary Podcast' welcomes all readers and non-readers. We know it says this is a literary podcast, but we are NOT a reader-exclusive club. In fact, Hope, one of our hosts, doesn't read. That's why Sarah, our other host, reads all the wacky, wonderful books out there and recounts their plots to the skeptical and unsuspecting Hope.Warning: This podcast contains adult themes, sexual content, and strong language. Listener discretion is advised.
Mini Ep. 9: If You Like This, Try That! Part 3
We're back with another episode of "If You Like This, Try That!" Hope provides something that she's been recently obsessed with (pop culture, movies, TV shows, etc.). In return, Sarah provides some books that fit those vibes. Get your TBR ready! Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected] us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
20:5205/11/2024
Ep. 41: "Scream for the Scarecrow" by Violet Taylor
Make sure you have all your belongings, because we're headed to the pumpkin patch. "Scream for the Scarecrow" had Sarah screaming as she shares the hot meeting between Scarlet and a cursed, patchwork of a man. Meanwhile, Hope shares how useful scarecrows are and whether farmers still use them. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected] us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
55:2028/10/2024
Ep. 41: "Jack 2" by Layla Fae
It's our first sequel on the podcast! We're returning to Layla Fae's world of pumpkin-headed men with four balls. It's Hope's turn to tell the story behind "Jack 2" of a girl and her spooky ex boyfriend. Sarah shares the folklore around La Llorona. Listen to Episode 12 "Jack" to hear about the first generation of pumpkin lovers. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected] us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:31:1722/10/2024
Ep. 40: "Riding the Headless Horseman" by Molly Likovich
We're in the height of spooky season, so it's only appropriate that we talk about ghostly, 8 foot tall headless horsemen! Sarah shares Molly Likovich's "Riding the Headless Horseman" which includes a tale of a lonely witch who gets kidnapped by the man, the myth, the legend: the Headless Horseman. Hope shares where the Sleepy Hallow tale came from. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected] us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:15:2814/10/2024
Ep. 39: "Corn Daddy" by Helena Woodcock
We're about to get SHUCKED! For this episode, Sarah shares the "steamed" novella "Corn Daddy" by Helena Woodcock. Our main character Liz finds herself stood up at the corn maze, however there's someone... or something, lurking among the stalks with other intentions. Hope shares how corn mazes are designed. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected] us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:07:3908/10/2024
Ep. 38: "Butcher and Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver
We're back and we're coming in hot! Make sure to listen to the content warnings of this episode because this is not for the squeamish. Sarah shares Brynne Weaver's book "Butcher and Blackbird" which includes two serial killers who fall in love. Hope shares the Dexter-type serial killers in recent history. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:20:5301/10/2024
Ep. 37: "Twisted Love" by Ana Huang
We've got some twisted tea this week! Sarah dives into book one of Ana Huang's Twisted Series, "Twisted Love." While we all know Alex Volkov is rich, Hope discusses how likely it is for a college student to become a self-made millionaire. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:18:4509/08/2024
Ep. 36: “Monster Pucker” by Clio Evans and Ashley Bennett
Oops, she did it again! Hope shares the plot of "Monster Pucker" by Clio Evans and Ashley Bennett. Sarah shares some fan-pucking-tastic research on the history of the National Hockey League. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
01:28:4030/07/2024
Ep. 35: "Alien Mannequin" by Sylvia Morrow
Put on your tin hats. This episode is out of this world! Sarah shares the extraterrestrial romance "Alien Mannequin," while Hope tells us where mannequins originated. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:03:5223/07/2024
Ep. 34: "Silver Foxed" by Kayla Grosse
Is it hot in here? Or is it just our reading of Kayla Grosse's "Silver Foxed." From an age gap to a breeding kink, this novella has it all. While Hope is on vacation, we're joined by special guest Liz Warner. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
43:1109/07/2024
Ep. 33: "Light Me Up" by Sabrina Cross
Flip the switch as we get turned on with "Light Me Up" by Sabrina Cross. Special guest Madison Tuttle joins us for this tale about two unlikely roommates who form an electrifying connection. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
37:3801/07/2024
Mini Ep. 8: A Conversation With Author Desirée M. Niccoli
Once upon a time, Say Smut covered Desirée M. Niccoli's book "Given to the Ghoul" (Episode 15). Today she joins us on the podcast to talk about ghoul sperm, the value of peanut butter jelly sandwiches, and her upcoming horror/smut book featuring deadly sirens! Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.Get updates on Desirée's work on Instagram at @author_dmniccoli.
28:4724/06/2024
Ep. 32: "Mating With Mallows" by Nora Noodle
For our sweet-toothed readers, we're covering "Mating With Mallows" by Nora Noodle. Sarah detailed the sugary three way novella, while Hope recounts the origins of marshmallows. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:07:0819/06/2024
Ep. 31: "Cleat Cute" by Meryl Wilsner
Put us in, Coach! We're getting sweaty today with the sapphic, sports romance "Cleat Cute" by Meryl Wilsner. Sarah shares how a soccer captain and her newbie teammate heat things up on the field and in the locker room, while Hope walks us through the pay discrepancies between women's and men's soccer. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:31:3411/06/2024
Ep. 30: "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn Chapters 12-23
Welcome back to the Ton, dear listener. We're finishing off our Bridgerton Read-A-Long with chapters 12 through 23 of "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn in anticipation of season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton. Have a book recommendation for us? Send them to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:05:4313/05/2024
Ep. 29: "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn Chapters 1-11
The Ton is a buzz with the news of season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton. In order to prepare for such an esteemed event, Say Smut invites you to read along while Sarah and Hope break down the events of "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn. During this episode we will be covering chapters 1 through 11. Have a book recommendation? Email it to [email protected]. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @saysmutpodcast.
01:11:5806/05/2024
Ep. 28: Breaking Down Bridgerton Seasons and Books 1 & 2
Welcome, dearest listener, to part 1 of the Say Smut Bridgerton Read Along. In this episode Sarah and Hope recap everything that's happened in the first two seasons of Netflix's Bridgerton, the book "The Duke and I," and the book "The Viscount Who Loved Me" in preparation of season 3! Have a book recommendation? Send it to [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @saysmutpodcast.
01:18:4529/04/2024
Mini Ep. 7: If You Like This, Try That! Part 2
Who doesn't like a hyper-fixation? Hope gives three topics that she's been obsessed with lately and Sarah has to pair book recommendations with those aesthetics. Have a book recommendation? Send it to [email protected].
35:1917/04/2024
Ep. 27: "Don Juan Velociraptor" by Lola Faust
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Hope surprised Sarah by reading Lola Faust's "Don Juan Velociraptor." Sarah explains a day in the life of a journalist, and why it's not okay to take luxury trips from interview subjects. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
01:58:2308/04/2024
Ep. 26: "Marrying Off Morgan McBride" by Amy Barry
WANTED: Listeners who are ready for a rowdy time! Sarah shares the mayhem behind "Marrying Off Morgan McBride" by Amy Barry which includes a meddling sister ordering a bride for her brother. Hope sets the scene with the terrible 1887 winter that hit Montana, as well as the attire women wore. Have a book recommendation? Send it our way at [email protected].
01:46:1202/04/2024
Ep. 25: "Help, I Fell in Love with a Pair of Crocs!" by Ingeborg Sem
Put your Crocs in sport-mode, because we're diving into Ingeborg Sem's "Help, I Fell in Love With A Pair Of Crocs!" Sarah tells the romantic story of three "sole-mates." Hope shares the background of the ever-popular Crocs shoes. Have a book recommendation? Send it to us at [email protected].
01:08:1026/03/2024
Ep. 24: "Ravished by the Triceratops" by Christie Sims and Alara Branwen
Grab your spears, we're going back in time! Sarah shares the prehistoric romance "Ravished by the Triceratops" by Christie Sims and Alara Branwen. Hope tells us about the origins of triceratops. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
53:0419/03/2024
Ep. 23: "A Hellhound Called Derek" by Michelle Frost
We're headed to the courthouse to get hitched... or mated. In "A Hellhound Called Derek" by Michelle Frost, Sarah tells how a hellhound is required to mate with a human man, amidst political turmoil. Hope shares the origins of the hellhound and the features of the D&D character. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
01:05:1312/03/2024
Ep. 22: "Resolution Revolution" by Evie Mitchell
As the warning to this book states, grab yourself a lumberjack because we're going to get some hard wood! Sarah recounts Evie Mitchell's book "Resolution Revolution" which features a BBW main characters who is looking to spice up her life in the new year. Hope shares the roots of the new years resolution tradition. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
01:03:3026/02/2024
Ep 21: "Taming the Minotaur" by Eliza Loveless
Grab your shields and get ready to run into the latest episode of "Say Smut!" Sarah recounts the spicy and modern retelling of Theseus and Asterius while Hope shares the mythology behind the minotaur. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
47:4919/02/2024
Mini Ep 6: Sarah And Liz Share Best Books Of 2023
Get ready to stock your 2024 TBR! Sarah welcomes back our bookish friend Liz! They recount their favorite books they read in 2023 and what releases they're anticipating for 2024. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
37:4130/12/2023
Mini Ep 5: Smut Books We Loved In 2023
After 20 episodes of covering smut in 2023, we decided to review our favorite sexy scenes, love interests, research topics, book covers, and even the best Say Smut moments. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
29:3228/12/2023
Ep. 20: "The Naughty List" by Ellie Mae MacGregor
Put on your lingerie and get ready for Santa to come down the chimney. Sarah recounts the book "The Naughty List" by Ellie Mae MacGregor, which includes a single mom, Kate, who gets a special visit for Christmas from a very lonely Santa. Hope shares the history behind Santa Claus's name. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
54:3325/12/2023
Ep. 19: "A Merry Little Meet Cute" by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Grab your popcorn and hot chocolate, we're settling in for a not-so-wholesome holiday read. Bee, an adult entertainer, has been mistakenly cast for a modest holiday movie. Her co-star is the former teenage heart throb Nolan Shaw. What Bee doesn't know is he's been a loyal subscriber of hers for the past three year. Sarah shares the sexy, fun antics had on set, while Hope explains the rise of Hallmark movies. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
01:21:1520/12/2023
Ep. 18: "Cum, Cookies, and Cream" by J.B. Carter
Grab your cookies and milk, we're in for a short read this week! Sarah shares the short and not so sweet story of "Cum, Cookies, and Cream" by J.B. Carter. Hope gives the rich history of orgies, queens, and witchcraft that gave us gingerbread. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
41:3513/12/2023
Ep. 17: "Broodmaiden of the Unicorn" by Tate McKirk
It's a Say Smut first! Join the brood as Hope recounts Tate McKirk's "Broodmaiden of the Unicorn." Sarah shares research on the origin of unicorns (unic-orgins). Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
52:1120/11/2023
Mini Ep 4: If You Like This, Try That!
For this mini episode, Hope pulls out some of her favorite things she's currently watching. Sarah pairs the shows with a book/book series that matches its vibe. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
38:2315/11/2023
Ep. 16: "No Getting Ogre You" by M. L. Eliza
Some people may be frightened to be found by a monster in the forest. But what if that monster was an enormous, green ogre? Sarah shares the story of "No Getting Ogre You" by M. L. Eliza where Jaquelyn find the love of her life in an Appalachian cave. Hope shares all sorts of stories that make up the folklore of ogres. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
01:03:2808/11/2023
Ep. 15: "Given to the Ghoul" by Desiree M. Niccoli
Grab your water and sunscreen, we're headed to the desert in search for some ghouls. Sarah shares the story of "Given to the Ghoul" by Desiree M. Niccoli. Mina is sacrificed to a monster in the desert, little does she know that monster is just her type. Hope explains the difference between ghost and ghouls, and the folklore behind ghouls. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected].
57:3324/10/2023
Ep. 14: "Seduced By The Pumpkin Spice Latte" by Evelyn Cloves
Happy fall y'all! You can already tell by the title that we're feeling seasonal with our PSL smut this week. Hope tells the history behind the spice trade that led to these famous drinks. Sarah shares how the beverage made the main character of "Seduced By The Pumpkin Spice Latte" hot and bothered at a Starbucks. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
51:4317/10/2023
Ep. 13: "La Petite Mort" by Olivie Blake
Grab your garlic, wooden stakes, and crystal balls, we're headed to New Orleans. For this spooky episode Sarah recounts the book "La Petite Mort" by Olivie Blake which includes a turf war between witches and vampires. Hope gives a history lesson on St. Germain and the casket girls. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:10:5409/10/2023
Ep. 12: "Jack" by Layla Fae
Happy Spooky Season! To kick off the month of October, we're getting out our carving tools and candy corn. Sarah shares the story of "Jack" by Layla Fae, which includes a jacked demon and a witchy female main character. Hope provides the history of the jack-o-lantern. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
58:4604/10/2023
Ep. 11: "The Nanny" by Lana Ferguson
Someone get human resources on the phone because this nanny/boss relationship is heating up. This week, Sarah share the spicy story "The Nanny" by Lana Ferguson. Aiden has the hots the nanny he hired, but it turns out they have more of a past than it seems. Hope shares some of the most infamous reports of celebrities sleeping with their nannies. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:06:3421/09/2023
Ep. 10: "The Lady Most Willing" by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, Connie Brockway
Bundle up and grab your caber, it's time to go to Scotland! For Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway's "The Lady Most Willing," Sarah shares the tale of a group of women kidnapped and brought to a Scottish castle as prospective brides. Hope shares what the political tone during 1819 in the U.K. and what a caber toss consists of. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:22:4813/09/2023
Ep. 9: "Unhinged" by Vera Valentine
It was once said that love is an open door, and nothing could be more true for the book "Unhinged" by Vera Valentine. Greek mythology and brass door handles come together for this... unhinged smut book about a door that has an infatuation with his tenant. Sarah shares the tale of Door, Tana, and the creepy apartment supervisor, while Hope gives a brief retelling of Zeus' hookups. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
59:3505/09/2023
Mini Ep 3: Best and Worst Reads Of 2023 So Far
Get your wish list ready! Special guest, Liz, joins Sarah in this mini episode as they recount some of their favorite books they've read this year, some of the worst, some of the most surprising, and some they're still anticipating reading. Reminder: We're on hiatus for the month of August and will be returning with regular episodes in September. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
37:5002/08/2023
Mini Ep 2: Bookish Trivia
Come on down! You're a contestant on the Say Smut? Trivia Show! Who can identify the books behind 1 star reviews and the 1 sentence summaries of books? Have any suggestions? Email them to [email protected].
35:0024/07/2023
Ep. 8: "Pestilence" by Laura Thalassa
Dish out your jam sandwiches and saddle up because we're riding into the post-apocalyptic world of "Pestilence" by Laura Thalassa. Sarah shares the story of Sara Burns who becomes prisoners to one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Hope shares some religious text of where the story of the four horsemen originated. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:48:0112/07/2023
Ep. 7: "Done and Dusted" by Lyla Sage
Saddle up, cowboys, cowgirls, and cowfriends! We're headed to the Wild West where Sarah's going to share the brother's-best-friend-based romance "Done and Dusted" by Lyla Sage. Our main character, Emmy, is a rootin' tootin' barrel racer, so Hope shares with us details about the sport, as well as how dangerous horse riding can be. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:33:0003/07/2023
Ep. 6: "The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood
Check your bunsen burners, it's time to crack open the book you've all been waiting for. Based on Rey-Lo fan fiction, Sarah shares the story of "The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood. Hope gets into the legality behind fan fiction and why Hasbro encourages it. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:36:4426/06/2023
Ep. 5: "Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby Dixon
Grab your khuis! It's timed to get beamed up by Ruby Dixon's "Ice Planet Barbarians." Sarah explains the story of humans crashing on an icy planet with some hot, tall, blue aliens looking to mate. Meanwhile, Hope provides some insight on the first alien abductions and how Harvard researched the validity of abduction claims. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:26:3019/06/2023
Mini Ep 1: Boys on Booktok
For the first mini episode Sarah and Hope dive into the discussion about men joining the Booktok community, diversifying your feeds and the responsibility that comes with a large following. Have any suggestions? Email them to [email protected].
14:5914/06/2023
Ep. 4: "One Last Stop" by Casey McQuiston
Stay clear of the closing doors, Hope and Sarah are breaking down "One Last Stop" by Casey McQuiston. What happens when you meet your soulmate on the Q line? What if they aren't even from this century? We even look at significant historical events such as the New York Blackout of 1977 and the fatal fire at New Orleans LGBTQ+ bar UpStairs. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:31:0212/06/2023
Ep. 3: "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang
What do you do when you think you're bad at sex? Stella Lane hired a male escort. For this episode, Hope and Sarah discuss "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang, along side what an econometrician is, how much econometricians make and whether pointy nipples are a workplace hazard. Have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:24:1305/06/2023
Pilot: "It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey
For the first episode of "Say Smut? A Literary Podcast," Sarah recounts the fishy tale of "It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey. Hope did some deep diving on king crab fishing and how much our fictional male love interest, Brendan Taggart, actually would make doing the job. Content warnings include: sexual content, death of a parent, death of a spouse, and grief.Do you have a book recommendation? Email [email protected]
01:39:0801/06/2023