Reading Smut is a show about spicy books and the people who love them! Join hosts Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara as they explore the world of romance and erotica. In each episode, they discuss a sexy title or dive into a hot topic from the world of horny literature. What’s so appealing about enemies to lovers? How come the smartest people you know are reading the dirtiest books? And why are readers so hot for fairies? Smut it up with us every other Friday!
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The Spicy Legacy of 50 Shades of Grey with Elizabeth Held
Brea and Mallory bite their lips and discuss the phenomenon and historical impact of 50 Shades of Grey with writer and romance expert Elizabeth Held.
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Sep 5 1 h 13 min
Smut is the Antidote to Purity Culture + Alyssa Mullett!
Brea and Mallory talk with writer and entrepreneur Alyssa Mullett about smut as a way to escape high control religion!
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Aug 21 42 min
Gimme Those Ridges - Ice Planet Barbarians with Lola Blanc!
Brea and Mallory are joined by Lola Blanc to venture into space and talk about Ice Planet Barbarians! Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Aug 7 49 min
BONUS! How to Make a Smutty TBR List!
Brea and Mallory talk about their smutty TBR lists and how to make your own. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Jul 31 22 min
Welcome to the Gay Freak Store - FanFiction with This Week in Fandom!
Brea and Mallory talk to Emily and V of the This Week in Fandom History podcast to discuss the tricky ethics of publishing fanfiction. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gm
Jul 17 1 h 20 min
Pound for Pound - Court of the Vampire Queen!
Brea and Mallory discuss Court of the Vampire Queen, and how much is too much spice in a book. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Jul 3 51 min
Finding Yourself in Romance with Denise Williams!
Brea and Mallory talk to author Denise Williams about finding yourself through reading smut books. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Jun 19 50 min
Wet for Motorcycles, Dry for Miscommunication - Get a Life, Chloe Brown!
Brea and Mallory talk about Get a Life, Chloe Brown! They discuss why people are so horny for motorcycles, and whether or not the hatred of the third act break up is just
Jun 5 37 min
BONUS - A Court of Mist and Fury and Men Who Listen
Brea and Mallory return to the Maas-verse to talk about a Court of Mist and Fury. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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May 29 26 min
Org*sms & Self Enlightenment - Second Chance Romances with Amy Spalding!
Brea and Mallory talk about second chance romances with author Amy Spalding! Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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May 15 33 min
Fantasy of Competence - Lights Out with Jen Yamato and Kara Warner!
Brea and Mallory talk about Lights Out with journalists Jen Yamato and Kara Warner, and delve into knife play, stalking, and why we love highly organized men. Email us at
May 1 1 h 26 min
SPECIAL EPISODE! Sloshing Around - Cold Sweat!
Brea and Mallory talk about Cold Sweat by Vera Valentine and debate how sexy the Kool Aid Man is. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Apr 24 44 min
Most Bangable Creatures Round 2!
Brea and Mallory debate the most and least bangable fantasy creatures!
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Apr 21 9 min
Casters on Casters: Jordan Morris and Mallory O'Meara
It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters.
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Apr 20 21 min
Should You Read Classic Romance? with Sarah Wendell!
Brea and Mallory talk to Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches Trashy Books about classic and foundational romance novels! Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Apr 17 1 h 09 min
Done & Dusted with Amber Nash!
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Apr 3 1 h 00 min
From Clinch to Cartoons - Romance Covers with Katie Anderson!
Brea and Mallory talk to art director Katie Anderson about the history of (and the future of!) romance covers. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Mar 20 44 min
Community Spirit - Why Choose with Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn!
Brea and Mallory dive deep with Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn to discuss Queenie and the Krakens, mermen, the appeal of why-choose books, and jeans boners. Email us at re
Mar 6 1 h 25 min
Desperate for Smut - History of Romance with Cailey Hall!
Brea and Mallory talk to writer and academic Cailey Hall about the history of romance novels! Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!
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Feb 20 45 min
Why Do We Love Rakes? A Week to be Wicked with Drea Clark!
Brea and Mallory talk to returning guest Drea Clack about A Week to be Wicked, the appeal of only one bed, and why we all love rakes so much. Email us at readingsmutpodca
Feb 6 1 h 02 min
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I love this podcast with all my heart and it came at the perfect time since I am deep within a Romantasy phase (puns unintended, but left in intentionally;) These ladies get into the details of spicy books without making me feel uncomfortable and they give great insight that helps me decide whether to try the books out! Keep it up, girls!
useridnumber · May 2025
I love listening to Brea and Mallory, and this podcast immediately became another one of my must-listens! And you don’t have to be a heavy romance reader in order to enjoy each episode
KSD..... · Apr 2025
Brea and Mallory, thank you for making this podcast! Amidst chaos and suffering, I have found indescribable joy in listening to you guys read smut and talk about it. you’re all so thoughtful, smart, funny, and have great taste! do listen to this podcast if you like cool, hilarious, intelligent women, and sexy books, DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU ARE JD VANCE
humble worm · Apr 2025
Mallory & Brea have helped me break serious book slumps with the Reading Glasses podcast, so getting to test out erotica reads with them in this new podcast is so exciting!! Love the ability to read something “with them” and then listen to the podcast episode to discuss it.
JULISSAVAL · Mar 2025
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