Reading romance is the best, but nothing quite tops the feeling of debriefing with your bestie about the awesome book you just finished. Here’s some podcasts that feel like you’re discussing your latest swoon-worthy read with a good friend over a fun beverage!
Zipless
This award-winning podcast, hosted by Allie Martina, examines how romance novels connect to the feminine experience through interviews, excerpts from romance novels, and letters from readers. Previously interviewed authors include May Cobb, Jayne Ann Krentz and Stephanie Archer.
Start with this episode: Bad Boys and Book Boyfriends with Stephanie Archer
Fated Mates
Bestselling New York Times, Washington Post and USA Today author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop join forces in this wildly popular podcast that dives to the roots of why romance is such an enduring genre with the power to dismantle the patriarchy.
Start with this episode: Feminism in Romance with Adriana Herrera
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books
Join Sarah Wendell every Friday in her conversations with authors, readers, publishing professionals and more about the ins and outs of the romance genre. Come for the insights about the genre and the interview with your favorite author, stay for the chaos and silliness.
Start with this episode: Ladies in Hating and Yearning with Alexandra Vasti
Big Gay Fiction Podcast
For years, husbands and authors Jeff Adams and Will Knauss talked LGBTQ+ romance books and queer pop culture to a loyal audience. Though the final episode released in December 2024, there are almost 500 episodes to enjoy. This podcast was named in Oprah Magazine’s 26 of the Best Book Podcasts to Listen to When You’re Not Reading, a testament to its impact in the book podcast sphere.
Start with this episode: Stories of Strength, Hope and Kindness with TJ Klune
Book Talk for BookTok
What’s better than reading a hot new book? Listening to a podcast dedicated to discussing it. That’s exactly what Amy and Jac set out to do, leveraging their backgrounds in creative writing and literature to analyze BookTok titles from a critical perspective. From Sarah J. Maas’s books to The Hunger Games series, you’ll uncover fresh insights about the books taking your heart (and FYP) by storm.
Start with this episode: When The Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker (Part 1): Tropes, Symbolism, and Themes in Romantasy
Romance Happy Hour
Brighten up your daily commute or evening wind-down with authors Dawn Luedecke and Dylann Crush in this fun, casual podcast. Each episode features two romance authors who discuss all things romance and answer readers’ questions.
Start with this episode: DK Marie & Aubrey Kent
Heaving Bosoms
Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley come together to recap all things romance with an intersectional feminist, sex-positive slant. Bring some joy to your Mondays with each episode, filled with enough banter and tangents to power you through the day.
Start with this episode: All My Boyfriends are Monsters Kimberly Lemming
Not Your Mom’s Romance Book Club
A mother-daughter duo read and discuss romance novels, from clean to steamy. It’s as awkward, fun, swoony, and eye-opening as you can imagine, and you’re invited! Recently discussed books include Hardly a Gentleman by Eloisa James and Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine.
Start with this episode: Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
We Read It One Night
Fellow romance reader Alison has made it her mission to stuff your TBR with books you won’t be able to put down and host author interviews that’ll give you unique perspectives about romance novels in all their forms. Tune in for interviews with the likes of Danica Nava, Ana Huang, and more.
Start with this episode: I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby! Cowboy Romance with Danica Nava
Reformed Rakes
If you can’t get enough of historical romance, pop your earbuds in and join Chels, Emma and Beth as they dissect historical romance of all eras. Episodes drop once a month and will have you jotting down titles to add to your TBR.
Start with this episode: Murmur of Rain
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