Episodes: 350
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 11.0k followers
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Sarah Wendell - Sarah Wendell is the co-founder and editor of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, a prominent romance-fiction website and community, and the co-author of Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches’ Guide to...
Dylan Allen (Lucy Wilson-Tagoe) - Contemporary Romance, Writing, Washington, D.c. Settings, Art Repatriation, Pen Names, And The Romances That Shaped Her Work.
Jess Rothschild - The History Of Fire Island, Documentary Podcast Production, Internet History, Journalism, And Collecting Personal Stories.
Dylan MarcAurele - Musical-theater Writing, Composition, Creative Process, And Adapting Romance-related Material For The Stage.
741. RT Rewind: June 2007 Ads & Features
October 23, 2026
It’s time machine time! We’re going back to June 2007 to look at the Ads & Features in Romantic Times magazine. This one’s got some gawdawful letters to the editor and some equally heinous responses, and we are prepped for battle.First, we talk about cereal. As you do.And I have a Content Warning! At about 20 minutes into our conversation, we start talking about this awful letter to the editor. Please be advised there is some rank homophobia on display here.Watch us on YouTube! Hosted on...
740. A Study in Sparkling with Jodi McAlister
October 16, 2026
By listener request! My guest today is author and professor Jodi McAlister. You might remember Jodi from her appearance in episode 626 when we talked about her Marry Me Juliet trilogy, set within a fictional version of The Bachelor.Now she’s in the middle of a new trilogy she’s calling Love Notes, and we’re going to discuss the latest book, A Study in Sparkling. We’re going to discuss learning a TON about wine, and about writing romance set within the terrifying world of academia. Then I come...
739. RT Rewind: June 2007 Reviews
October 09, 2026
We’re going back to 2007 to take a look at the new releases in Romantic Times Magazine, and we’re so glad you’re joining us! We’ve got kooky books, taxidermy, chick lit, and a new entry into the character name hall of fame. Strap in, it’s getting weird.At about 38 minutes in, Amanda’s track started having some kind of digital echo. I did as much as I could to adjust it, and I'm so sorry for the quality.Music: purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reformed Rakes · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast is hosted by Sarah Wendell. Its publicly listed emails are sarah@smartbitchestrashybooks.com and sbjpodcast@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.
The publicly listed emails for Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast: sarah@smartbitchestrashybooks.com and sbjpodcast@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published romance authors, bestselling or emerging writers, literary journalists, reviewers, librarians, editors, publishers, podcasters, and other professionals with specialized knowledge of romance fiction or book culture. Common among recent guests: Published books or notable literary work; Expertise in romance fiction, publishing, or book criticism; Creation of a distinctive podcast, media project, or cultural work. Recent guests include Dylan Allen (Lucy Wilson-Tagoe), Jess Rothschild, and Dylan MarcAurele.
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