The Smut Couch
by The Smut Couch
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
Episodes
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S2 Ep10: We Are SCAAAARED!!! Haunting Adeline!!
WE'RE BACK!! Happy Spooky Season!!! This week we are chatting about H.D. Carlton's Haunting Adeline! MAJOR TRIGGER WARNINGS!!!! Love you guys so bad!!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned…
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S2 Ep9: The Smut Couch goes OFF CAMPUS!!! The Deal by Elle Kennedy
HI FRIENDS!!!! Today we are chatting about the mega hit The Deal by Elle Kennedy!! Love you so bad!! 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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,"…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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....
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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...
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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…
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About this show
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!
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