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Reformed Rakes

Booking Overview

Historical romance literature show centered primarily on host-led discussions of romance novels, with occasional external interviews. Credible pitches would include romance authors, romance scholars, genre critics, and journalists or publishing professionals with relevant expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guest appearances appear selective and the demonstrated guest has substantial journalism and media credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 67

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

reformedrakes@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise in romance literature, genre criticism, publishing, journalism, or closely related popular-culture subjects
Required Achievements:  
Professional journalism or publishing experience, Relevant authorship, criticism, or media work

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Small - His Experience Spending Approximately Two Weeks With Romance Cover Model Fabio Lanzoni In 1993, His People Magazine Cover Story On Fabio, And Related Romance-media History

Recent Topics

Literature, Romance Novels, Historical Romance, Book Criticism, Genre Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Reformed Rakes
:

Rake Recommends 3

October 20, 2026

Our third episode where we each recommend a book for the other two rakes to read. Sawyer recommended Nightfire by Valerie Vayle. Simonne is a seamstress who goes to Russia to make dresses for a princess' wedding. Initially, she has an affair with the bride's brother, Trevelayn, before slowly falling for the bride's other brother, Sasha. I (Beth) recommended The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian. Former soldier and son of an earl, Oliver, meets fixer and not a son of an earl, Jack. Oliver o...

Fabio in 1993: An interview with Michael Small

September 22, 2026

Sawyer interviews former People Magazine reporter Michael Small about the two(ish) weeks he spent with romance cover model Fabio Lanzoni in 1993. Michael is also the host of the podcast I Couldn’t Throw it Out. Listen to his episode, My Fun, Strange Adventures with Fabio, featuring Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches, Trashy Podcast. Read Michael’s 1993 People Magazine cover story on Fabio: Love for Sale Michael’s Musical: The History of LightSawyer’s previous Reformed Rakes Fabio episodes: Fabio:...

Moonrise

August 18, 2026

Set in 1865 during the Second French Empire, Moonrise by Roberta Gayle tells the story of Pascale de Ravenault, the daughter of an acclaimed artist. Pascale is an artist in her own right, though she has abandoned painting in favor of aiding her father in the business side of art. At a salon, she meets British sea captain Jack Devlin. Pascale and Jack butt heads as she fights her attraction to him, forming in spite of his cageyness about his actions that led to the danger and he worries about ...

Similar Podcasts

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Reformed Rakes
:

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

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Reformed Rakes
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How do I get in touch with Reformed Rakes?

Its publicly listed email is reformedrakes@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Reformed Rakes?

The publicly listed email for Reformed Rakes: reformedrakes@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Reformed Rakes have?

Podseeker estimates Reformed Rakes reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Reformed Rakes?

Reformed Rakes typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established expertise in romance literature, genre criticism, publishing, journalism, or closely related popular-culture subjects. Common among recent guests: Professional journalism or publishing experience; Relevant authorship, criticism, or media work. Recent guests include Michael Small.

How hard is it to get booked on Reformed Rakes?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Reformed Rakes cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Romance Novels, Historical Romance, Book Criticism, and Genre Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

reformedrakes@gmail.com

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