About this episode
The episode discusses the book 'Red, White and Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston while celebrating Pride.
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…
People in this episode
Hosts: Maddy, Alexandros
Topics covered
- Pride
- book discussion
- LGBTQ+ literature
- Red, White and Royal Blue
- friendship
- literary analysis
Keywords
- Pride
- LGBTQ+
- book discussion
- Red, White and Royal Blue
- Casey McQuiston
- friendship
- literary analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Red, White and Royal Blue
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