Show overview
Reading Smut launched in 2025 and has put out 49 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 1h 5m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara.
From the publisher
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!
Latest Episodes
View all 49 episodesSmut is the Antidote to Purity Culture + Alyssa Mullett!
Gimme Those Ridges - Ice Planet Barbarians with Lola Blanc!
BONUS! How to Make a Smutty TBR List!
Welcome to the Gay Freak Store - FanFiction with This Week in Fandom!
Pound for Pound - Court of the Vampire Queen!
Finding Yourself in Romance with Denise Williams!
Wet for Motorcycles, Dry for Miscommunication - Get a Life, Chloe Brown!
BONUS - A Court of Mist and Fury and Men Who Listen
Org*sms & Self Enlightenment - Second Chance Romances with Amy Spalding!
Fantasy of Competence - Lights Out with Jen Yamato and Kara Warner!
SPECIAL EPISODE! Sloshing Around - Cold Sweat!
Most Bangable Creatures Round 2!
Casters on Casters: Jordan Morris and Mallory O'Meara
Should You Read Classic Romance? with Sarah Wendell!
Ep 36Done & Dusted with Amber Nash!
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Ep 35From Clinch to Cartoons - Romance Covers with Katie Anderson!
EBrea and Mallory talk to art director Katie Anderson about the history of (and the future of!) romance covers. Email us at [email protected]!Reading Smut MerchNewsletterKatie AndersonKatie’s IGHalf City Next month’s book is Done and Dusted! Sponsor:Ingram Spark Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinsmut
Ep 34Community Spirit - Why Choose with Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn!
EBrea 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 [email protected]! Reading Smut MerchNewsletter Jordan Jesse GoFree with Ads Web of VenomAmazing Spiderman - SpiderversityPredator Bloodshed Queenie and the KrakensDone and Dusted Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinsmut
Ep 33Desperate for Smut - History of Romance with Cailey Hall!
EBrea and Mallory talk to writer and academic Cailey Hall about the history of romance novels! Email us at [email protected]!Reading Smut MerchNewsletterNext month’s book is Queenie and the KrakensCailey HallUnsettling Sexuality Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinsmut
Ep 31Why Do We Love Rakes? A Week to be Wicked with Drea Clark!
EBrea 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 [email protected]!Reading Smut MerchNewsletterDrea ClarkA Week to be WickedNext month’s book: Queenie and the Krakens Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinsmut
Ep 30BONUS - Huge Butts & the Heated Rivalry Adaptation
EBrea and Mallory talk about the Heated Rivalry adaptation with Tom DeTrinis and Brooke Seguin!Email us at [email protected]!Reading Smut MerchNewsletterHeated RivalryBrooke SeguinTom DeTrinis Next month’s book is A Week to Be Wicked Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinsmut