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Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a podcast where two besties spill the tea on their love for books. From being known as the workplace "smut readers" to becoming the go-to source for book recommendations, join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories and love for all things Dramione, Sarah J Maas, and smut. Tune in for new episodes everyone other Wednesday! Produced by The Podcast Place

The Smut Couch Podcast


    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Smut Couch

    Smut CHAIR with Maddy, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 31:28


    Hiiiiiiii!!!! So this one is a little different and it will just be Maddy talking about Emily Henry's newest release, Great Big Beautiful Life! We are going to start incorporating mini episodes every so often to switch things up a bit! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Sunrise on the Reaping with Rachel!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 64:00


    Hiii!!!! This week we are discussing the newest Hunger Games book Sunrise on the Reaping with Alexandros' girlfriend Rachel!!! Thank you for listening and may the odds be ever in your favor! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Diving into the Deep End!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 62:33


    Another banger from Ali Hazelwood!!!! Thank you guys for listening!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Return of Dramione! Wait and Hope by mightbewriting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 60:33


    We're back with another Dramione episode!! This week we are chatting about Wait and Hope by mightbewriting. Love you all!!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Can we get a yeehaw??? Done and Dusted

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 53:25


    Howdy partners!!! This week we are gabbing about the cutesy little country romance Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. Love ya'll!!  Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    The craziest book we've ever read? Lights Out by Navessa Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 58:09


    Heyyyy!!!!! We are back with Lights Out by Navessa Allen!! Warning, this book is very dark and has extremely dark themes!! Love you! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Did anything happen in this book? - Onyx Storm Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 64:54


    Hi!!!! This week we are talking about Onyx Storm! Full disclosure... if you loved this one we are so sorry!! Please let us know your thoughts on this book!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Quicksilver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 61:10


    We're back!!!!! Thank you for your patience!! This week we are talking about Quicksilver by Callie Hart. Also, there is a long intro of us updating you all on our personal lives. The Quicksilver talk starts at the 12 minute mark. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    2024 Smut Couch Wrapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 66:19


    Happy New Year! Thank you all for the most amazing year, we can't wait to see what 2025 has in store!  Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    How My Neighbor Stole Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 52:02


    Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays! What better way to spend the holidays than reading a spicy romance? Ho Ho Ho, indeed! Everybody say thank you Meghan Quinn!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Credence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 63:30


    WARNING!! This episode has extremely explicit language and content because we were losing our minds about how CRAZY this book is.  Please let us know your thoughts about this book! Penelope Douglas, you are so wild for this. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Blood of Hercules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 54:24


    This week we are chatting about Bloof of Hercules by Jasmine Mas. Happy Thanksgiving!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Book to Movie Adaptations Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 59:08


    Hey friends! Hope you're all doing well! This week we are taking it easy and having a fun little chat about our favorite book to movie adaptations. What is your favorite adaptation?  Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    One Dark Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 59:35


    Happy Halloween!! We are chatting about the gothic fantasy, One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Thanks for listening! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Twilight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 58:25


    This week we are talking about the book that started it all for Maddy, TWILIGHT!!!  Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Bloody, Slutty, and Pathetic (Dramione)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 64:53


    Hi everyone!!!! Welcome back!! This week we are chatting about the HIGHLY requested Dramione fanfiction Bloody, Slutty, and Pathetic by WhatMurdah! Love you so much!!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy Berry and Alexandros Ruppert, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    When the Moon Hatched

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 63:09


    Heyyyyyy!!! It's time for magically mysterious When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker!! Special thanks to Harper Collins for sending us these GORGEOUS new hard cover copies! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    The Love Hypothesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 60:54


    Hi everyone!! This week we are talking about The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    The Auction (Dramione)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 58:59


    This week we are chatting about The Auction by Lovesbitca8! Love you!!!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    From Blood and Ash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 61:56


    This week we are discussing the romantasy classic From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout! As always, please let us know if you have any recs! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Icebreaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 62:35


    It's hockey romance time!!!!! This week we are talking about Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Bring Him To His Knees (Dramione)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 61:12


    HEEYYYY!! We are back with another Dramione!!!!! This week we are covering Bring Him To His Knees by Musyc. Thank you for listening! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Grunge Ft Gobby The Goblin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 67:58


    This week we are joined by the incomparable GOBBY!!! We had to bring an actual goblin to help us discuss Grunge by Roxy Collins from her Backyard Goblins Series! Be sure to follow Gobby @gobbygoobs on instagram and tiktok! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Bookish Hot Takes/Industry Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 60:16


    This week we are talking about our hot takes and problems that we have with the industry. Let us know your hot takes below!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgerton Season 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 63:52


    Dearest Readers, Today we are thrilled to bring you our episode discussing Julia Quinn's Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Though we are mostly talking about the book, some TV show spoilers have made it in here! (P.S. Maddy is fully aware that she confused some storylines that happen only in the show with some book storylines and she's very sorry, she's just very passionate and excited lol) Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Powerless

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 56:39


    This week we are chatting about the YA Romantasy book Powerless by Lauren Roberts!! Sorry this one is slightly smutless lol. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Neon Gods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 59:53


    Hi everyone!! Sorry for the delay!! This week we are talking about Neon Gods by Katee Robert, and we've got some mixed feelings about it. Did you like this book?? Let us know!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Sugar and Spice (Dreomione)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 56:49


    Welcome back everyone!!! This week we are chatting about a DOOZY!! Sugar and Spice by InLoveWithForever. We've covered many a Dramione fanfic, but this week we are doing a Draco, Hermione, and Theo fanfic! Please let us know what you thought about this trio. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Bride by Ali Hazelwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 62:19


    This week we are chatting about Bride by Ali Hazelwood! Thank you for watching! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Trope Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 62:49


    This week we are discussing out favorite and least favorite tropes!! Please let us know your thoughts! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Breath Mints/Battle Scars and Fanfic Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 62:21


    This week we are chatting about another Dramione fanfiction Breath Mints/Battle Scars by Onyx and Elm. Unfortunately due to the illegal selling of bound copies of this work, the writer has deleted it from AO3. Please be respectful and responsible about the way you consume fan fiction. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    House of Flame and Shadow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 62:28


    THE TIME HAS COME!!!!! We are discussing the long awaited third installment of Crescent City by Sarah J Maas!! Please tell us your thoughts about the book below!!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    The Serpent and The Wings of Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 57:58


    This week we are discussing The Serpent and The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent!!! As always, please let us know if there is anything you'd like us to cover in future episodes! Next week we will be discussing Crescent City 3, House of Flame and Shadow. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love (Dramione)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 62:48


    This week we are discussing what you all keep requesting, Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by IsThisSelfCare!

    Scoring Sarah J Maas Ships (ACOTAR, TOG, and CC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 63:43


    Join us this week as we give all of our favorite SJM ships a score from 1-10. Let us know your favorite ships!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Manacled (Dramione Fanfiction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 65:39


    Hi Dramione lovers!!!!!! TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we discuss extremely dark subject matter. This book includes rape, non-consensual and consensual sex, violence, and suicidal ideations. YOUR BESTIES ARE BACK!!! Welcome to the second ep of The Smut Couch!! This week we are discussing the fanfiction of all fanfiction, Manacled by SenLinYu. If you ever have shipped Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. This fanfiction started it all for us, and we love forcing everyone we know to read it. Please read it!!! The pain is worth it, we promise!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 63:21


    Welcome to our first episode of The Smut Couch!! In this episode we'll be discussing The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    Sneak Peek

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 2:59


    Welcome to The Smut Couch. Join friends Maddy and Alexandros as they discuss all things books, smut, and fanfiction. Here is a little sneak peek of our first episode that will be streaming everywhere on December 6th! New episodes every other Wednesday! Produced by The Podcast Place

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