S2 Ep5: Reading Slump Tips and Rambles with Maddy

S2 Ep5: Reading Slump Tips and Rambles with Maddy

From The Smut Couch by The Smut Couch

April 29, 2026 · 40 min · Season 2 · Episode 5

About this episode

Maddy shares her tips for overcoming a reading slump and discusses her recent reads.

Hey!!! This week it's just Maddy chatting about the ways she has pulled herself out of the depths of a reading slump and chatting about what she's been reading recently. 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. Its 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…

People in this episode

Host: Maddy

Topics covered

  • reading slump
  • book recommendations
  • Dramione
  • Sarah J Maas
  • BookTok
  • literary discussions

Keywords

  • reading slump
  • bookish
  • smut
  • Dramione
  • Sarah J Maas
  • BookTok
  • literary analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dramione fan fiction, Sarah J Maas's worlds, BookTok

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