Big Yap Energy

Episode 168: Yapping about… We don’t want to read two-star books!! Oct 13, 2026 55:07 Hey Besties: We had to chat about the news that Goodreads gave us the ability to rate books with half and quarter stars. We also talk about Neely’s binge of the new show, Carrie’s, and Kailey’s home renos! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!

Episode 167: Yapping about… Everything really comes back to Machine Gun Kelly Oct 6, 2026 43:50 Hey Besties: We do a deep dive on recent Taylor Swift news—new music, SNL, the Chiefs game, all the things… and somehow it keeps coming back to Machine Gun Kelly… Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Yap with Neely:Instagr

Episode 166: Yapping about… The Quaker Oats man and Shower Sex Sep 29, 2026 33:36 Hey Besties: We are back with another FMK episode and this one is hella random! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Yap with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Substack Yap with Kailey

Episode 165: Yapping about… Traumatic IUD experiences, kinky Airbnbs, and Channing Tatum finsta Sep 22, 2026 51:29 Hey Besties: This is one of our more random episodes. It’s a grab bag of topics and you better believe we went hard! Hear about Neely’s traumatic IUD experience, discovering Channing Tatum is an Instagram troll, and our thoughts on kinky Airbnbs. Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Bec

Episode 164: Yapping about… it’s giving Gilmore Girls and a cable knit sweater Sep 15, 2026 45:38 Hey besties! Today it’s just us and we talk all about books with fall vibes! Think college campuses, the East Coast, and spooky vibes. It may be 100 degrees in Texas but damn it, it’s fall! Also excuse Neely today- she was clearly 3 espressos deep. Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! B

Episode 163: Yapping about… This is VERY niche Sep 8, 2026 51:00 Hey besties! Today it’s just us and we play a FUNNNN game of Would You Rather—it’s very niche but you all will love! Come Listen! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Yap with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok:&

Episode 162: Yapping about…Amnesia and Public Venmo accounts Sep 1, 2026 43:14 Hey besties! Today it’s just us and we cover a lot of ground, but in a good way. We catch up on life, discuss married couples who Venmo each other, new book releases, if we are more Halloween or Christmas and why Kailey is feeling salty. Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Pat

Episode 161: Yapping with…Author Emma Brodie Aug 25, 2026 1:08:27 Hey besties! Today we are chatting with Emma Brodie – a favorite of ours! She is so smart, talented, and kind—please give it a listen! We are SO HAPPY to be back from our summer break! Yap with EmmaWebsiteInstagram Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!

Episode 160: Yapping about… hurricanes but make them romantic with Author Chelsea Curto Jul 14, 2026 00:57:28 Hey besties! Today we are chatting with Chelsea Curto who is the biggest girls girl and we love her for that! Her book, In Story Weather is out TODAY!  Yap with Chelsea:WebsiteInstagramTikTok Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned

Episode 159: Yapping About… Patriotic Birthdays and The American Royal Wedding Jul 7, 2026 00:52:50 Hey besties! Today Neely and Kailey do a DEEEEP dive on Taylor and Travis’ wedding, we celebrate Kailey’s very patriotic birthday, and get some good book recs! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Yap with Neely:Instagram

Episode 158: Yapping About… Taylor Swift’s genius, the fitness trajectory and other Kailey tidbits (Neely Interviews Kailey) Jun 23, 2026 00:57:05 Hey besties! Today Neely is interviewing Kailey. We deep dive into her life as a stepmom, meeting her husband at 23, her fitness journey, and discuss why Taylor Swift is the greatest songwriter of all time…. and so much more! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon su

Episode 157: Yapping about… influencer culture, IVF, and other Neely Tidbits (Kailey Interviews Neely) Jun 16, 2026 1:10:40 Hey besties! Today Kailey interviewed Neely and nothing was off limits! Even if you’ve been listening for a while you’ll want to listen! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Yap with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins 

Episode 156: Yapping About… Horsegirl Energy, Bougie skin care, Neely’s unhinged dinner party Jun 9, 2026 00:48:48 Hey besties! Today Kailey and Neely catch up on the last few weeks, do a deep dive into Jennifer Lopez’s engagement ring history (you’ll see why) and talk about their top books of the year SO FAR! Do you consider your top books to only be books published this year, or any book you’ve read? Let us know! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok:&#

Episode 155: Yapping about Jennifer Lopez’s engagement rings and the top books of the year so far Jun 2, 2026 1:00:01 Hey besties! Today Kailey and Neely catch up on the last few weeks, do a deep dive into Jennifer Lopez’s engagement ring history (you’ll see why) and talk about their top books of the year SO FAR! Do you consider your top books to only be books published this year, or any book you’ve read? Let us know! Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok:&#

Episode 154: Yapping with…Author Elsie Silver May 19, 2026 1:24:43 Hey besties! Today is a HUGE day! This has been the most requested author interview on the podcast since day 1 and she’s here- ELSIE SILVER! Yap with Elsie:WebsiteInstagramTikTok Yap with the Podcast:Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Yap with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok

Episode 153: Yapping about…Lisa Frank, Judy Blume, and Nostalgia May 12, 2026 1:04:30 Hey besties! Today Neely and Kailey chat about all things Nostalgia because really they don’t make them like they used to. From TV and movies, to books, and even Lisa Frank. Bring the 90s back please and thank you! Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned

Episode 152: Yapping with… Author Katherine Center May 5, 2026 1:21:42 Hey besties! We looooooved chatting with Katherine Center! She was lovely and a pure delight! We hope you love this episode! Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Connect with Katherine:InstagramWebsite Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins&#16

Episode 151: Yapping with… Author Meghan Quinn! Apr 28, 2026 1:12:30 Hey besties! It was a JOY to chat with the one and only Meghan Quinn! We talk about naked men in tubes, how she writes so many amazing books without running out of ideas, her next THREE books coming out and so much more! Come listen! Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anythi

Episode 150: Yapping about…Fairy Smut and Vibes Apr 21, 2026 00:58:29 Hey besties! Today Neely and Kailey chat about vibration plates, Kailey starting the ACOTAR series, and more hot topics! Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Sub

Episode 149: Yapping with… Author Rachel Lewis Apr 14, 2026 1:41:47 Hey besties! Such a fun episode today! We have Rachel back to chat about her upcoming book (out Thursday), book fairs, and how we are becoming witchy in 2026. Oh there’s a LOT more too! Kailey and I loved chatting with her! Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything

Episode 148: Yapping about… Big Ick Energy Apr 7, 2026 00:52:15 Hey besties! This episode is just so silly! We go through our book icks from things people say, to tropes we’d rather never see again. Then we share a few more spring an summer releases we can’t wait to read! It’s giving Big Ick Energy Podcast Instagram: @bigyapenergyPodcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon su

Episode 147: Yapping About… New Podcast Name and Co-host Announcement! Mar 31, 2026 00:35:35 Hey besties! Notice anything different? The Smut Show is now Big Yap Energy! At 3 years in it was time for a change but don’t worry: we are still yapping about books mostly and just throwing in some pop culture moments, lifestyle, motherhood etc. Essentially, we’re doing what we were already doing! Kailey is now the permanent other half of the show and the vibes are HIGH! Podcast In

Episode 146: Well That Sounds Insane — Our Top 10 Books Mar 24, 2026 1:08:33 Book besties Kailey is back! Today we go through our top 10 books each. Neely is giving romance and celeb memoir, Kailey is giving a grab bag of books and we only had one overlap! Can you guess what it was? Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Co

Episode 145: She Wrote A Whole Song About His D*CK Mar 17, 2026 1:19:13 Book besties Kailey is back! We are talking all things Swifty today! It’s a literal deep dive and make sure to listen to who we think has the biggest… personality… Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Connect with Neely:Instagra

Episode 144: If you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all – F*** Marry Kill with Kailey Mar 12, 2026 1:03:23 Book besties Kailey is back! We talk about skipping over smutty chapters, and do a very unhinged F*** Marry Kill! Come Listen! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Substack Connect with Kail

Episode 143: Third Time’s A Charm | Interview with Becka Mack Mar 5, 2026 1:11:52 Book besties I am back with Becka Mack! Esteemed author of the Playing For Keeps series which wrapped up with her 5th book this year! We talk infertility, Tim Riggins, What’s next for Becka and so much more! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentionn

Episode 142: Just Throw Me On A Beach | Spring Book Releases Feb 24, 2026 00:53:37 Book besties Kailey is back! We do a deep dive on the tell me lies finale, Neely discusses her newfound obsession with JFK Jr and we go through our spring book releases we are excited for! Jam packed!! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentionned Connec

Episode 141: There Was A Lot To Discuss… Feb 17, 2026 1:12:09 Book besties I am here with Kailey aka KMC_ Reads one of my fav bookstagrammers! She is going to be one of my rotating co-hosts and we had a LOT to chat about: Nancy Guthrie, Tell Me Lies, Heated Rivalry, ALL THE BOOKS, Dawsons Creek RIP James Van Der Beek. Just come listen! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group!&#16

Episode 140: All By Myself…. Feb 10, 2026 00:25:47 Hey book besties! Just Neely today answering some of your burning questions about myself, skincare, books, life – here we go! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentionned Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Substack

Episode 139: Interview With Jaclyn Rodriguez Feb 3, 2026 1:14:59 Hey book besties! This is an interview Rachel and Neely did with Jaclyn back in December! Her book is out now Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Jaclyn:InstagramWebsite Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok:&

Ep 138: Here’s the thing… Jan 27, 2026 1:03:25 Hey book besties! Today we are talking about our desert island books, women that would end Stephen Demarco, and so much more! Come chat! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything we mention Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok: @neelym

Ep 137: Giggle and Kick Your Feet – Rom Coms are SO BACK Jan 20, 2026 1:05:24 Hey book besties! Today we are talking about Tell Me Lies season 3, The People We Meet on Vacation adaptation, and what makes a good rom com! Rom coms are so back! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything we mention Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykin

Ep 136: Like Jenna and Friends but Smutty | Arley Is Back! Jan 13, 2026 1:02:06 Hey book besties! New year, same pod, different vibe. Today I am chatty with Arley AKA Diana Elliot Graham and as per usual we go off the rails. Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything we mention Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Substack Connect with Arley

Ep 135: The Change! | Rachel’s Last Episode Dec 23, 2025 00:51:17 Hey book besties! We are coming up on some ch-ch-changes at the Smut Show podcast! This will be Rachel’s last episode, so take a listen to hear about these upcoming changes and our goals for 2026! All of our love! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely

Ep 134: It’s Hard To Be Human | Interview with Laura Bishop Dec 16, 2025 1:08:18 Hey book besties! Debut author Laura Bishop joins us on the podcast today. It was a great conversation about dark romance and red flags! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Laura:Instagram: @laurabishopauthorFind her book here! Connect with Neel

Ep 133: Hallmark, After Dark! | Interview with Lauren Blakely Dec 9, 2025 58:08 Hey book besties! We have the absolutely lovely Lauren Blakely on the podcast with us today! She was a delight and we had a great time talking all things holiday romance! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Lauren:Instagram: @laurenblakelybooksTikT

Ep 132: Here For The Holiday Novella! Dec 2, 2025 56:11 Hey book besties! Happy December! We talk all things holiday traditions, our favorite holiday watches, and must read holiday books! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neely

Ep 131: Interview with Jewel E. Ann Nov 25, 2025 1:41:22 Hey book besties! We have a wonderful conversation with the lovely Jewel E. Ann for you today! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Jewel:Instagram: @authorjeweleannWebsite: www.jeweleann.com Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and

Ep 130: We’re Going to Juliard! | Interview with Joss Richard Nov 18, 2025 1:28:10 Hey book besties! We have a wonderful conversation with the lovely Joss Richard for you today! Joss is seriously the sweetest and her debut is the perfect fall read! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Joss:Instagram: @joss.richardTikTok: @jossrich

Ep 129: Justice for Brenda Song! | Interview with Susan Lee Nov 11, 2025 1:06:50 Hey book besties! Susan Lee is on the podcast with us today! She talks with us about everything from k-dramas to skin care routines to the importance of representation in romance. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Susan:Instagram: @susanleewrites

Ep 128: So Many Words About the Bachelor | Interview with Dr. Jodi McAlister Nov 4, 2025 1:08:18 Hey book besties! We have an amazing conversation with Dr. Jodi McAlister for you this week! Jodi is a romance author and scholar who will give you a master class in all things romance – we especially enjoyed our chat about reality dating shows! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon

Ep 127: The Art of the Pivot! Oct 28, 2025 49:31 Hey book besties! We had to do some switching around of our schedule so this week is a catch up episode! We yap about all the things that have been going on in our life lately. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins&#1

Ep 126: Hoa Hoa Hoa! | Twilight Rewatch and Fall Reads Oct 21, 2025 44:12 Hey book besties! It’s officially Twilight rewatch season! We are talking about our thoughts on Twilight movies and then diving into some of our favorite Halloween/fall reads! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins&#16

Ep 125: I’ve Got More Trauma! | Interview with Lauren Okie Oct 14, 2025 1:29:00 Hey book besties! Lauren Okie, debut author of The Best Worst Thing (out TODAY!), joins us on the show today! We had a wonderful conversation about infertility, trauma in romance books, and how we can use fiction to help us process. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become

Ep 124: Romance is Healing! | Interview with Colleen Conklin Oct 7, 2025 1:05:14 Hey book besties! We have debut romance author and therapist, Colleen Conklin, on the podcast with us today! Enjoy our discussion about her debut book, Ever Since New York, and how her background in therapy has impacted her writing! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!

Ep 123: Chris Briney Erotica! | Recapping The Summer I Turned Pretty Sep 30, 2025 53:10 Hey book besties! The time has come! We are finally able to recap The Summer I Turned Pretty, all the thoughts we had about season 3, and everything we are looking forward to with the movie. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram:&#160

Ep 122: The Pottery Barn Was Abandoned! | Interview with Olivia Dade Sep 23, 2025 1:16:00 Hey book besties! We have the lovely Olivia Dade on the podcast with us today! We’re talking about her newest release Zomromcom – a hilarious paranormal romance that had Rachel giggling and kicking her feet! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Oliv

Ep 121: A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘N Roll | Interview with Hunter Snow Sep 16, 2025 1:03:19 Hey book besties! We are happy to have Hunter Snow on the show with us today! Hunter writes music themed romance books and we had a great time yapping! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Hunter:Instagram: @huntersnowbooksTikTok: @huntersnowbooksFi

Ep 120: Y’all Are Getting Crazy | FMK Round 4 Sep 9, 2025 39:03 Hey book besties! It’s one of y’alls favorite episodes! F*ck, Marry, K!ll – round 4. And it gets truly unhinged. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads&#

Ep 119: Roll the Dice! | Interview with Emily Giffin Sep 2, 2025 1:00:56 Hey book besties! Today we talk with the lovely Emily Giffin, bestselling author of some of Neely’s favorite books! We discuss what it’s like to have a book adapted into a movie and how she got started writing after her career as a lawyer. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon 

Ep 118: Don’t Cosplay as a Rom-Com! | Moments That Altered Our Brain Chemistry Aug 26, 2025 1:04:10 Hey book besties! It’s just us today talking about the book and pop culture moments that altered our brain chemistry! Agree or disagree with any of our choices?? Come tell us on Instagram! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelyk

Ep 117: Aliens, Superheroes, and Vikings — Oh My! | Interview with Elizabeth Stephens Aug 19, 2025 53:06 Hey book besties! Elizabeth Stephens joins us on the podcast today! She is a USA Today bestselling author of dark and diverse romances. We had a great time talking with her about all things romance, sci-fi, and fantasy. Oh, and American Girl dolls–where so much of our lore started! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook&#

Ep 116: Justin Bieber Mafia Fanfic | Interview with @readwithmeags Aug 12, 2025 1:05:25 Hey book besties! Meagan (@readwithmeags) joins us today! We talk about everything from tips for working with book influencers to Justin Bieber fanfic—yes, you read that right! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Meagan:Instagram: @readwithmeagsTik

Ep 115: For the Sake of Facts! | A Post-Break Catch Up Aug 5, 2025 1:14:57 Hey book besties! We are back from break and ready for a great rest of 2025! Join us as we do a little catch up, talk about the first few episodes of TSITP, and we have a brand new look. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @ne

Ep 114: Don’t F*ck with Taylor Swift | A Pop Culture Check-In Jun 24, 2025 1:07:59 Hey book besties! We have one more episode for you before we take a little break in July! This week we’ll be doing a pop culture round up, which is essentially just Neely updating Rachel on what the heck is happening in the world. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscribe

Ep 113: I Guess It’s Fine If He Reads | Interview with Alissa DeRogatis Jun 17, 2025 1:23:33 Hey book besties! We have friend of the pod, Alissa DeRogatis, back with us today! We talk about the indie to trad journey, what’s next for her, and her new writing community, @hotgirlswhowrite! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Alissa:Find all o

Ep 112: Taking Care of Yourself is Not Self Care Jun 10, 2025 47:44 Hey book besties! As the summer gets going, we wanted to take a minute to talk about self care! It’s something that often gets overlooked but we know just how important it is. So take a listen and then come let us know your favorite self care tips and tricks! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcast Join our Facebook group! Become a Patreon&#

Ep 111: I Love a Personal Pan Pizza | Summer Reading 2025! Jun 3, 2025 53:16 Hey book besties! It’s just us today and we are ready to dive into summer reading! Can’t wait to catch up and talk about our most anticipated reads – enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyT

Ep 110: We Love a Good Boy | Interview with Chip Pons May 27, 2025 56:52 Hey book besties! We have the wonderful Chip Pons with us on the podcast today! He talks about his transition from bookstagram to indie author to trad publishing and it’s really just a joy-filled conversation. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Ch

Ep 109: It Gives Me the ICK! May 20, 2025 48:52 Hey book besties! We are talking some of our favorite purchases – both bookish and non-bookish! Do we have anything in common? Let us know over on Instagram! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwit

Ep 108: Was it Campbell’s Soup?! | Interview with Chelsea Cole May 13, 2025 59:31 Hey book besties! We have a first on the podcast this week! Cookbook author, Chelsea Cole joins us to talk about her newest release, A Feast of Thorns and Roses! We had a blast chatting about her process. We can’t wait for you to listen! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscribe

Ep 107: Velvet Wrapped Steel Anyone? | Some of Our Top Five Favorites! May 6, 2025 1:08:59 Hey book besties! We asked for input and y’all delivered! Join us as we discuss some of our top 5 (ish) favorite things—we definitely go a little rogue! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithnee

Ep 106: The Summer Neely’s Heart Broke | Interview with Elizabeth O’Roark Apr 29, 2025 1:01:00 Hey book besties! We have one of Neely’s favorite authors, Elizabeth O’Roark, on the podcast today. It was a great conversation about storytelling, paranormal romance, and the business of writing. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Elizabeth:Insta

Ep 105: Trauma Dumping & Hot Takes Apr 22, 2025 57:51 Hey book besties! You get an unsolicited trauma dump from both of us at the beginning of the ep, but then we get into romance hot takes! And we have a lot of hot takes about hot takes lol! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @

Ep 104: Fifty Shades Freed is my Comfort Movie | Podcast Crossover with Page to Picture Apr 15, 2025 1:20:37 Hey book besties! It’s a podcast crossover! We have the ladies from Page to Picture on with us today and it is a GOOD TIME! Can’t wait for you to listen! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Page to Picture:Instagram: @officialpagetopictureTikTok: @officia

Ep 103: Much Important. Big Jobs. Apr 8, 2025 52:52 Hey book besties! You’ve heard Rachel talk about the grown-up book fairs that she’s been working on, so Neely decided it was time for a bit of a deep dive into these book fairs! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins&#

Ep 102: ✨Manifest It, Besties✨ | Yap & Manifest With Us Apr 1, 2025 53:44 Hey book besties! A little bit of a different episode this week – we are talking manifesting, vision boards, and celebrations for our birthday girl, Neely! This is a fun catch up episode where we yap about all the things. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!

Ep 101: Welcome to The Girls Room! | Interview with Carly Robyn Mar 25, 2025 1:01:53 Hey book besties! We are thrilled to be chatting with F1 romance author, Carly Robyn! It was just like yapping with a bestie and we can’t wait for you to listen! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Carly:Instagram: @carlyrobynauthorTikTok: @carlyrobynauth

Ep 100: One Hundred Podcast Episodes Wiser! Mar 18, 2025 40:29 Hey book besties! How on Earth did we get to 100 episodes?! We are celebrating and reminiscing on this week’s episode of the podcast. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened to Welcome to the Smut Show! We couldn’t do it without you! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscri

Ep 99: Netflix & Yap | Adaptations We Are Excited For! Mar 11, 2025 58:44 Hey book besties! There’s a whole lot of yapping in this ep! We do a little life catch up and then talk about all of the book to TV or movie adaptations we are excited for this year! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelyk

Ep 98: Tea & Titillating Conversation! | Interview with @this_mum_reads Mar 4, 2025 1:11:52 Hey book besties! We are over the moon to have Stephanie from @this_mum_reads on the show with us this week! It was a blast to chat with her and we can’t wait for y’all to listen! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Stephanie:Instagram: @this_mum_readsFac

Ep 97: When Love Gets Magical! | Interview with Blair M. Shadows Feb 25, 2025 43:54 Hey book besties! We chat with author Blair M. Shadows about different magical subgenres in the romance world. Is it paranormal? Magical realism? Romantasy?! Listen to find out! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Blair:Instagram: @blair.shadowsTikTok: @b

Ep 96: Beef Tallow and Period Undies | Ask the Smut Show! Feb 18, 2025 52:48 Hey book besties! This is our first “Ask the Smut Show” episode and we are so excited to dive into some of the questions y’all submitted! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: 

Ep 95: Connecticut is in Central Time?! | Interview with Rochelle Bilow Feb 11, 2025 1:21:09 Hey book besties! Our first guest of 2025 is author Rochelle Bilow! We had such a fun time chatting all things books, food, dogs, and Connecticut. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Rochelle:Instagram: @rochellebilowCheck out her website here!Find

Ep 94: Can We F*ck Them All? | FMK Round 3 Feb 4, 2025 52:42 Hey book besties! Our very popular F*ck, Marry, K*ll episode is back for round three! We love these episodes because y’all send the most insane submissions. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwit

Ep 93: Did You Miss Us?! Jan 28, 2025 1:09:41 Hey book besties! We’re baaaack! It was a lovely little break during the holidays but we are back and we have so much to catch up on. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber! Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins and @readwithneelyTikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads

Ep 92: Until Next Year! | Podcast Wrapped Dec 24, 2024 48:40 Hey book besties! It is our last show of 2024! We’ve had an amazing run. Join us as we take a look back on the last year and look forward to the year to come! P.S. We will be taking a short break and will be back with episodes at the end of January! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6818519228162526/Join our first Book Club: https://fabl

Ep 91: More Chaos Please! | Interview with @romancebrookerecs Dec 17, 2024 1:11:22 Hey book besties! We are talking with bookstagrammer Brooke from @romancebrookerecs! We have a fun conversation about all things romance and the book world! Enjoy our last interview of the year! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6818519228162526/Join our first Book Club: https://fable.co/club/smut-show-book-club-with-rachel-lewis-2810864

Ep 90: The One Where No One Is Shocked | Our Top Reads of 2024 Dec 10, 2024 47:56 Hey book besties! We are talking about our top books of the year and dang, it was hard to narrow it down! We also talk about some of your favorite books of 2024 and do a general catch up on life. Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6818519228162526/Join our first Book Club: https://fable.co/club/smut-show-book-club-with-rachel-lewis

Ep 89: ‘Tis the Damn Season! | Holiday Book Recs Dec 3, 2024 39:40 Hey book besties! Tis the damn season – it’s time for smutty holiday reads! We are talking a little bit about Rachel’s new Christmas novella, Merrily Yours, but then we also talk about some of our favorite holiday reads and what’s on our TBR this winter! Enjoy! Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6818519228162526/Join our first Book

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