Hi Smooches! On this episode, we’re joined by Danielle Jackson, author of “The Accidental Pinup.” If you’re listening to this episode on the day it’s uploaded, we are one week away from the release of the book, about a Black plus size boudoir photographer who unexpectedly becomes the model for her friend’s lingerie line. The…More
All Bodies Deserve HEAs with Shantel
Hi Smooches! On this episode, we have our second, surprise winner from the Romance for Reproductive Justice auction. Shantel of the podcast Drunk Art History, Bitches joins us to talk about romance novels that feature body diversity, whether that’s in depictions of weight, disability, or invisible illnesses. We loved digging into this topic, and want…More
A Man Who Knows How to Turn Our Pages: “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry
Hi Smooches. This episode is chaotic. We spend the first 10 minutes or so talking about SCOTUS, so if you need to skip it for mental health reasons, we don’t blame you. After we pour ourselves some daytime cocktails, we recap Book Lovers by Emily Henry. If you’ve listened to our episodes on Beach Read…More
On-Air Love Affair: “The Ex Talk” with Genevieve!
Hi Smooches! We have such a treat today. We are joined by Genevieve, who won our listing in the Romance for Reproductive Justice auction with her incredibly generous donation. She asked us to recap “The Ex Talk” by Rachel Lynn Solomon, and we loved this book! We talk about weaponizing incompetence against misogynists, humiliating ourselves…More
Top 3 Books We’d Slip to Our Teen Selves with Eve Dangerfield
Hi Smooches! On this episode, the always fun bawdy broad of our hearts Eve Dangerfield is back. We’re talking about her latest release, First and Forever, and there are spoilers so if you want to skip them completely, skip to about 14 minutes, when we introduce the premise of this episode. We’re each going to…More
Pro Bono for Boning: “It Takes A Villa” by Kilby Blades
Hi Smooches! On this episode, we’re recapping a recent release, “It Takes a Villa” by Kilby Blades. It’s a fish out of water story set in Italy that’s reminiscent of Under the Tuscan Sun, and it’s got some enemies to lovers vibes, some mystery, some political intrigue and family drama, and major food porn. Spoilers…More
Auction Update and Announcing Our Next Book!
Hi Smooches! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who bid on our guest spot item in the Romance for Reproductive Justice Auction organized by Meet Cute Bookshop. The auction raised $46,350.50 for the National Network of Abortion Funds’ Collective Power Fund. We are so grateful to have been able to be a part…More
Scumbags in Love: “I Want You Back” Movie
Hi, smooches! On this episode, Liz and Meg review and recap the 2022 movie “I Want You Back” starring Jenny Slate and Charlie Day. We give an EXTENSIVE recap and talk about the beauty of two scumbags getting their happy ending. Spoilers ahead! Where to find us— Website: http://www.makeoutalreadypod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeout_already TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeoutalreadypod…More
A Raging Hate Boner: “The Hating Game” with Other Liz!
Hi, smooches! On this episode, famed Other Liz and Meg talk about deeply horny hate boners set against the backdrop of a capitalist hellscape, A.K.A. The Hating Game, by Sally Thorne. We talk about our own hating games, crushing on a$$holes, and the movie adaptation. Spoilers ahead! You can visit us at http://www.makeoutalreadypod.com. You can…More
The Madwoman in the Multiverse: Lamenting Wanda’s Arc in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ (SPOILERS)
This post contains catastrophically massive spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. It also contains discussions of mental health issues and violence. Please proceed with caution.More