700. An Art History Analysis of Romance Covers with Amanda Matta

Happy 700th Episode!! 

Amanda Matta is a debut author (her book is coming in 2027!), media commentator, royal analyst, and an art historian. I’ve mentioned Amanda, and her podcast Art of History, which I love. In that show, she focuses on one particular piece of art and explains the history, context, symbolism, and even the details of how it was made. I like it. So I thought, why not have Amanda Matta give the Art of History treatment to some classic romance covers?

We also discuss royal watching, racism, influencing and commentating on popular culture, Henry VIII’s codpiece, art history, and more.

This is our 700th episode – woooo! – and it be both video and audio. The audio will be available on your regular podcast feeds, and you’ll hear us discuss and describe the covers in question. However, on the video, you get to see both of us, and the covers!

Want to watch on YouTube? Here you go!

Speaking of YouTube – did you know the podcast has a YouTube channel? It’s true! Each new episode is automatically uploaded, so if you prefer your podcasts on the ‘Tube, we’ve got you covered. Also, this channel is brand spanking new (I had to recreate it after YouTube deplatformed my last one without explanation. I presume bitches are to blame) so I’d appreciate it if you’d be so kind as to subscribe! If we hit 100 new subscribers, Amanda and I will live broadcast something very fun and silly to thank everyone.

Thank you for being part of the podcast community as we reach 700 episodes! This is a big milestone, and I’m so thankful you’re here.

You can find Amanda Matta at her website, AmandaMatta.com, on TikTok, and on Instagram.

You can find the show notes with all mentioned books and links at SBTB.com, and you can find our podcast on YouTube, or wherever you get your shows!

Want more romance commentary? Come hang out at Smart Bitches Trashy Books (https://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com)

We also mentioned:

• Steve Ammidown’s post about Robert McGinnis, who passed away in 2025
• Windsor Castle: A Royal Year
• The Infamous Three Armed Cover 
• The Art of History Podcast
• Off with Their Headlines Podcast
• Northern Disclosure Podcast
• The Midtown Scholar bookshop
• The Vulgar History Podcast
• Bachelor Lady Butts.

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