The Smut Couch
Maddy and Alexandros, two self-proclaimed 'smut readers,' host this podcast where they discuss their favorite books, including Dramione fanfiction and works by Sarah J Maas. With plenty of laughter and banter, they share book recommendations and personal stories from their workplace. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. The show is produced by The Podcast Place.
Episodes
S2 Ep8: Alchemised Pt. 3!!!
Here we are again for part 3 of us yapping about Alchemised!! So sad it's come to an end, but thank you so much for your support and patience. Love you guys!!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
S2 Ep7: Alchemised Part 2
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 g
S2 Ep6: IT'S HERE!!! Alchemised part 1
The day you've all been waiting for!!!!! This week we SO EXCITED to be chatting about Alchemised by SenLinYu!! This will be THREE parts because we had too much to talk about. Thank you all 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
S2 Ep5: Reading Slump Tips and Rambles with Maddy
Hey!!! This week it's just Maddy chatting about the ways she has pulled herself out of the depths of a reading slump and chatting about what she's been reading recently.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 camaraderi
S2 Ep4: Rivalry??? The Divine kind??? Divine Rivals chat!!
HELLLLOOOOO!!!! We are back with another episode! This time we are discussing the YA hit Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross! Thank you so much for listening we love you so so 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
S2 Ep3: NOT an April Fools Joke!!!! We're Back!!!!! Kiss of the Basilisk
Hi!!!!! We are SO EXCITED to be back!!!! Thank you for bearing with us through that extra long little hiatus!! We are so glad to be back on our little couch giggling and chatting about books. This week we are talking about Lindsay Straube's Kiss of the Basilisk. We will be back on 4/15 for Divine Rivals. LOVE YOU!!Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Co
S2 Ep2: Deep Dives with Dros #1, The Four Horseman of Dramione
This week Alexandros is gonna take us through some of the most iconic Dramione fan fics! We are gonna occasionally take turns to do some mini solo episodes to talk about our specific favorites and share our independent thoughts! Let us know if there's anything you'd like us to cover!Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where t
S2 Ep1: We're baaaacckk!!!! Let's chat about Five Brothers
So sorry for the long delay! We are back and better than ever!! 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,
Lesbian soccer but we're yapping about Alexandros in Europe (Cleat Cute)
Happy Pride again!!!!! Time for some WLW rep! We absolutely loved chatting about Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner. Now we must go watch Bend it Like Beckham.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 Ale
Happy Pride!! Red, White and Royal Blue
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 s
We are so back!! (off to a rough start)
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 i
Smut CHAIR with Maddy, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
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 t
Sunrise on the Reaping with Rachel!!
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, ba
Diving into the Deep End!!!
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 fict
Return of Dramione! Wait and Hope by mightbewriting
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 st
Can we get a yeehaw??? Done and Dusted
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
The craziest book we've ever read? Lights Out by Navessa Allen
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
Did anything happen in this book? - Onyx Storm Review
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
Quicksilver
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 l
2024 Smut Couch Wrapped
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 thei
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas
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 a
Credence
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 fo
Blood of Hercules
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
Book to Movie Adaptations Chat
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, an
One Dark Window
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, i
Twilight
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 Dr
Bloody, Slutty, and Pathetic (Dramione)
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, a
When the Moon Hatched
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 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,
The Love Hypothesis
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
The Auction (Dramione)
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 fa
From Blood and Ash
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 Alexandr
Icebreaker
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
Bring Him To His Knees (Dramione)
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
Grunge Ft Gobby The Goblin
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 f
Bookish Hot Takes/Industry Chat
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
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgerton Season 3)
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 b
Powerless
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 uniqu
Neon Gods
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 cama
Sugar and Spice (Dreomione)
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 bes
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
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 Dram
Trope Talk
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 the
Breath Mints/Battle Scars and Fanfic Discussion
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
House of Flame and Shadow
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
The Serpent and The Wings of Night
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 best
4: Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love (Dramione)
This week we are discussing what you all keep requesting, Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by IsThisSelfCare! 💖 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 M
Scoring Sarah J Maas Ships (ACOTAR, TOG, and CC)
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, incl
Manacled (Dramione Fanfiction)
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 Gra
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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 stor
Sneak Peek
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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