Summary On this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Melody, one half of the romance podcast duo Heaving Bosoms. We talked about “Beach Read” by Emily Henry. We discussed how smart and meta the book was; why cults, like romance, teach us a lot about humanity; and why we love heroes who…More

Summary On this episode of Make Out Already, we discuss the Netflix original series “Bridgerton,” based on the book series by Julia Quinn. We discuss how trash the Regency was; air grievances about how the show did a disservice to its stellar diverse casting; discuss the big reveal of the ton’s Gossip Girl; and wonder…More

Summary On this episode, we recap and review Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera. We talk about why this was a more satisfying queer holiday romance than the film Happiest Season, the novella’s thoughtful portrayal of Dominican culture, and all the delicious moments — pastry-related or otherwise. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @makeoutalreadypod…More

Summary On this episode of Make Out Already, we recap three Christmas movies: “Happiest Season,” on Hulu and “The Princess Switch: Switched Again” and “Operation Christmas Drop” on Netflix. We discuss the women who could run us over with their cars, which hero is the least bland, and our pitches for the sequels.More

Summary On this episode, we discuss The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. This book gave us much needed serotonin during the election-quarantine conjunction apocalypse. Meg goes hard on the fan cast, Liz gives the most rambling synopsis of her career, and both of us are very confused about why everyone is a dick to the heroine.…More

Summary In honor of spooky season, we devote this episode to another misunderstood genre – horror. We invite our friend and horror aficionado Deanna to talk about why she loves the genre. Then we accept her challenge to watch and discuss Midsommar. We go in on the themes and the gore, then pitch our romance…More

Summary On this episode of Make Out Already, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit the Twilight Saga. How did we first encounter the series? Is it as baffling and problematic as we remember? (Spoiler alert: It is.) What holds up, and who would we cast in a reboot? Plus, Meg torments herself…More

Summary Hi friends! On this episode of Make Out Already, we discuss ConSensual Pod’s first season, “Ten Week Turnabout.” We talk about the experimental, immersive storytelling of the episodic romance novel, and pull some tarot cards for our hero and heroine. A few things we mention in the episode: 1. Follow @uppercaseya on Instagram. We…More

Summary On this episode of Make Out Already, we recap the Netflix original series Never Have I Ever, in honor of the show’s renewal for a second season. We phone a friend for the entire episode — Molly, who introduced us to the show. We talk about normalizing female rage and horniness; flawed love interests;…More

Summary On this bonus episode of Make Out Already, we lovingly poke fun at the recurring tropes and turns of phrase in Ruby Dixon’s Ice Planet Barbarians series. Meg shared an amazing sah-sah recipe that will make you not even mind all the resonance noise in a nearby cave: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rosy-gin-kombucha-cocktail Make sure to follow us…More