The Smut Couch

GAY RIGHTS!!! Hello everyone! This week we are chatting about Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Oooh there ain't no other way!!!!!  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.

This was twisted all right!!! Welcome back!!!! After a brief pause we are back to chat about Ana Huang's book Twisted Love..... maybe we will like the sequel better? So happy to be back we missed you so much! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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