Episodes

  • S2 Ep6: IT'S HERE!!! Alchemised part 1

    S2 Ep6: IT'S HERE!!! Alchemised part 1
    May 13 2026

    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 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 gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. Its not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S2 Ep5: Reading Slump Tips and Rambles with Maddy

    S2 Ep5: Reading Slump Tips and Rambles with Maddy
    Apr 29 2026

    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 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 gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. Its not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
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    40 mins
  • S2 Ep4: Rivalry??? The Divine kind??? Divine Rivals chat!!

    S2 Ep4: Rivalry??? The Divine kind??? Divine Rivals chat!!
    Apr 15 2026

    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 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 gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. Its not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S2 Ep3: NOT an April Fools Joke!!!! We're Back!!!!! Kiss of the Basilisk

    S2 Ep3: NOT an April Fools Joke!!!! We're Back!!!!! Kiss of the Basilisk
    Apr 1 2026

    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 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 gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. Its not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
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    55 mins
  • S2 Ep2: Deep Dives with Dros #1, The Four Horseman of Dramione

    S2 Ep2: Deep Dives with Dros #1, The Four Horseman of Dramione
    Oct 15 2025
    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 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 gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. It's not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
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    37 mins
  • S2 Ep1: We're baaaacckk!!!! Let's chat about Five Brothers

    S2 Ep1: We're baaaacckk!!!! Let's chat about Five Brothers
    Oct 2 2025
    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, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. It's not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Lesbian soccer but we're yapping about Alexandros in Europe (Cleat Cute)

    Lesbian soccer but we're yapping about Alexandros in Europe (Cleat Cute)
    Jun 25 2025
    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 Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. It's not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • Happy Pride!! Red, White and Royal Blue

    Happy Pride!! Red, White and Royal Blue
    Jun 11 2025
    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 share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

    📚 About Us:
    Maddy and Alexandros are co-workers who are infamous for their love of smut. Though smut can be read anytime and anywhere the two bonded over their love on a specific couch in their break space at work that is now lovingly referred to by all as, The Smut Couch. It's not as weird as it sounds, we promise!! Now Maddy and Alexandros are the go to smut gurus who their peers come to for book recommendations.

    🎙️ What to Expect:
    Expect a delightful blend of literary analyses, unabashed opinions, and the undeniable charm of two friends who genuinely love books. Dive deep into their discussions on all things smut, Dramione, romantasy, and much more.

    Thanks for listening!

    New episodes every other Wednesday!!

    Produced by The Podcast Place
    Cover Art by Trent Navarro
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins