Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast
626 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 322 ratingsEach week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Times Rewind episodes, where we take a look at old issues of Romantic Times Magazine (1981-2018). Frequent topics include romance novels, the way the genre is changing, and the brilliant and interesting people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying. Learn more at SB-TB.com/Podcast. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more!
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Episodes
26. An Interview with Sylvia Day
July 05, 2012 20:46 - 45 minutes - 21.8 MBSarah and Jane interview New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day about her book "Bared to You," and about her upcoming presidency of RWA. Erin Galloway and Cindy Hwang are also part of the roundtable of much laughing, discussing how they brought Day's self-pubbed book to Penguin, and the response the book has received. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25. A Look Ahead at Summer Reading
June 06, 2012 05:51 - 39 minutes - 19.1 MBn this podcast, we look at summer reading! Jane and Sarah sit down with Jane's ARC drawer (That's a real thing) and take a look at the books we're excited about coming this summer. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24. An Interview with Nalini Singh
April 20, 2012 19:50 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBSarah and Jane interview Nalini Singh, who is trapped in their hotel room, unable to escape the questioning. The good news: we learn which US reality tv show Nalini is secretly addicted to. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23. What Are You Reading?
April 04, 2012 13:05 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MBSarah tunes in to the DBSA Podcast voicemail and adds listener messages to the podcast as we discuss what we're reading. Plus, there's an interview with Sarah's mother in law about audiobooks she loves. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22. The Romance Canon
March 22, 2012 19:45 - 1 hour - 30.8 KBSarah and Jane discuss the romance canon - what it is, who is in it, and why the term 'canon' might mean different things to different people. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21. It’s DABWAHA Time!
March 05, 2012 06:35 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBSarah and Jane talk about the upcoming DABWAHA, A March Madness Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20. The Mysterious Hymen
February 21, 2012 21:00 - 38 minutes - 18.6 MBSarah and Jane take a look at your suggestions as to the best name for a book wherein a hymen is located in the incorrect place. We also talk about other things, like romance novels. No, really. Swear! Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19. Buying, Reading and Reviewing
January 23, 2012 06:32 - 41 minutes - 20.2 MBSarah and Jane discuss book buying, reading, and reviewing, and Jane attempts to recommend a book to Sarah. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18. Coltish! A visit with our listener email.
January 11, 2012 08:52 - 42 minutes - 20.4 MBSarah & Jane talk about coltish legs, books that make us cry, being happy drunks, and werewolf fiction best-of. We also talk about Lisa Kleypas' upcoming 'Rainshadow Road.' Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17. Ridiculousness Threshold: 29 December 2011
December 29, 2011 06:15 - 29 minutes - 14 MBJane and Sarah talk about the ridiculous threshold, where hyperbolic characters and plots become too much - and why that threshold varies for different readers depending on genre. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16. Shopping, Reading, and Renaming the Podcast: 16 December 2011
December 16, 2011 05:13 - 43 minutes - 21 MBThis week Sarah convinces Jane to talk about the Agony / Ecstasy Anthology, and we reminisce about old ebook stores and old reading devices. We also discuss schmoopy epilogues, were-bears, and books we're reading right now. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15. What We’re Reading: November 28, 2011
November 28, 2011 09:45 - 41 minutes - 20.1 KBSarah and Jane talk about what we're reading, whether there's more cursing in romance than there was previously, and what we wish for in a paranormal werewolf romance. We also talk about football. Really. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14. Sarah Mayberry Interview: November 15, 2011
November 16, 2011 06:21 - 1 hour - 34 MBJane and Sarah interview Sarah Mayberry, talk about her books and her current work in progress, and make her try on an American accent. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13. Reader Mail: October 18, 2011
October 18, 2011 10:25 - 40 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week: we peek in the mailbox and answer listener email. Are paranormals and vampire romances on the way out? Have we reached saturation? What surprises does our email inbox hold for us? And what book will Sarah read aloud this time? All the answers are here for your enjoyment. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12. Getting Cross-Examined About Everything I Know About Love – Oct. 3, 2011
October 03, 2011 08:01 - 38 minutes - 18.7 MBJane interviews Sarah and asks merciless questions about Everything I Know About Love, I Learned from Romance Novels, Sarah's new book, which is in stores and libraries now. We also talk about romance novels we love that feature wonderful female relationships. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11. Romangst: September 22, 2011
September 22, 2011 08:17 - 40 minutes - 19.4 KBWe are all about romangst this week: angsty romances with a lot of emotion, strife, and (we hope) uplifting, believable endings. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10. Digital backlist, prices, and old skool romances we love: September 14, 2011
September 13, 2011 23:41 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MBJane and Sarah talk about digital backlist, and old skool romances they love. We also discuss prices, and what we are willing to pay for older titles released digitally. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9. Stephanie Laurens and KISS and Teal: September 6, 2011
September 06, 2011 19:35 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWe each interviewed historical romance author Stephanie Laurens in support of her new novel, "Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue," and learn more about Avon's KISS & Teal promotion this month. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8. Adirondack Chair Pr0n, historical romance, and streak reading: August 30, 2011
August 31, 2011 07:59 - 37 minutes - 18.2 KBWe're back, talking about popular series, historical romance, streak reading, erotic romance, and Jane's term for small town contemporary romances. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7. We’re back! And we’re talking about Romance!
August 19, 2011 02:26 - 43 minutes - 21 KBSarah and Jane start the podcast up again with a discussion of what we're reading, and what Harlequin Presents novels we like. We also discuss at length a new book, "A Lady Awakened" by Cecilia Grant. Good Book Noise is made, and Sarah owes Jane a puppy. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6. Tropes, empowerment, women in history, and Carolyn Jewel: March 9, 2009
March 10, 2009 08:30 - 10 minutes - 5 MBSarah and Jane talk about their favorite romantic tropes, from unrequited love to the smoldering hero. What are your faves? We also interview Carolyn Jewel about her book "Scandal," and the power, or lack thereof, that women had in historical time periods. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5. Victoria Dahl, responding to reviews, and talking dirty: February 23, 2009
February 24, 2009 11:40 - 10 minutes - 4.9 MBVictoria Dahl, author of "Talk Me Down," joins us to talk about small towns, sexually intelligent heroines, and responding to reviews. Then Jane and Sarah talk about talking dirty- but don't actually get to it. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4. Claudia Dain, subversive women, and empowering heroines – February 10, 2009
February 10, 2009 12:15 - 19 minutes - 9 MBWe have a delicious (and somewhat squeeful) chat with author Claudia Dain about romance heroines who are subversive, powerful, and deviously smart. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3. Small Presses and eBooks, with Angela James – Dear Bitches, Smart Authors: Jan 27, 2009
January 27, 2009 12:19 - 14 minutes - 6.8 MBThe emergence of epublishing and small presses, and a discussion of market penetration, with special guest Angela James from Sam Hain publishing. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2. eBooks, the Economy, with guest Malle Vallick – Dear Bitches, Smart Authors Podcast: Jan 12 2009
January 13, 2009 11:25 - 15 minutes - 7.2 MBWe retread some of the economic discussion from our earlier podcast, but we have more to say about what's selling, most notably ebooks. We also have Malle Valick from Harlequin with us to discuss all things bright and digital from Harlequin. Enjoy! Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1. Our First Episode
December 31, 2008 02:27 - 12 minutes - 5.8 MBSarah's too close to the phone, Jane is driving, and we're recording our conversation. As Jane says, we are the picture of amateurs. Come watch us grow! Or, listen, as the case may be. Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.