
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast
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 people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying. Learn more at SB-TB.com/Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 6, 2012 • 40min
25. A Look Ahead at Summer Reading
n this podcast, we look at summer reading! Jane and Sarah sit down with Jane's ARC drawer (That's a real thing) and take a look at the books we're excited about coming this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2012 • 42min
24. An Interview with Nalini Singh
Sarah and Jane interview Nalini Singh, who is trapped in their hotel room, unable to escape the questioning. The good news: we learn which US reality tv show Nalini is secretly addicted to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2012 • 26min
23. What Are You Reading?
Sarah tunes in to the DBSA Podcast voicemail and adds listener messages to the podcast as we discuss what we're reading. Plus, there's an interview with Sarah's mother in law about audiobooks she loves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2012 • 1h 4min
22. The Romance Canon
Sarah and Jane discuss the romance canon - what it is, who is in it, and why the term 'canon' might mean different things to different people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2012 • 29min
21. It’s DABWAHA Time!
Sarah and Jane talk about the upcoming DABWAHA, A March Madness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2012 • 39min
20. The Mysterious Hymen
Sarah and Jane take a look at your suggestions as to the best name for a book wherein a hymen is located in the incorrect place. We also talk about other things, like romance novels. No, really. Swear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2012 • 42min
19. Buying, Reading and Reviewing
Sarah and Jane discuss book buying, reading, and reviewing, and Jane attempts to recommend a book to Sarah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2012 • 43min
18. Coltish! A visit with our listener email.
Sarah & Jane talk about coltish legs, books that make us cry, being happy drunks, and werewolf fiction best-of. We also talk about Lisa Kleypas' upcoming 'Rainshadow Road.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 2011 • 29min
17. Ridiculousness Threshold: 29 December 2011
Jane and Sarah talk about the ridiculous threshold, where hyperbolic characters and plots become too much - and why that threshold varies for different readers depending on genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2011 • 44min
16. Shopping, Reading, and Renaming the Podcast: 16 December 2011
This week Sarah convinces Jane to talk about the Agony / Ecstasy Anthology, and we reminisce about old ebook stores and old reading devices. We also discuss schmoopy epilogues, were-bears, and books we're reading right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.