The Read
5.0/5
Critic Rating
5.0/5
Listener Rating
Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Times Rewind episodes, where we take a look at old issues of Romantic Times Magazine (1981-2018). Frequent topics include romance novels, the way the genre is changing, and the brilliant and interesting...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Emma Dibdin • New York Times • Jun 22, 2020
"The self-described mission of this show from the comedians Kid Fury and Crissle West is “throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude,” which means delivering frank truths about pop culture and its stars."
Listener Reviews
Score: 5
Katie D. • Aug 13, 2020
"This is the only take on "WAP" that matters. (Besides Cardi and Megan's of course.)…"
