But How's The Sex

The only podcast where a romance writer and guest debate the sex lives of fictional characters. Hosted by bestselling author, Elissa Sussman.

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Maurene Goo and the AVENGERS or why Loki is the ideal one-night stand

Join me ( Elissa Sussman ) and my guest, Maurene Goo , as we debate the sex lives of characters in the AVENGERS franchise. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: Iron Man (2008) Iron Man 2 (2010) Thor (2011) Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) The Avengers (2012) Iron Man 3 (2013) Thor: The Dark World (2013) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Captain America: Civil War (2016) Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Ave...

Aug 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 5

Falon Ballard and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, or why Elizabeth Swan needs a sex toy

Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Falon Ballard, as we debate the sex lives of characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) Find Falon online: Website Instagram Preorder SOMETHING WICKED here! Buy CHANGE OF HEART here! Buy her other books here! Find me: Website Inst...

Aug 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 4

Kate Stayman-London and The West Wing, or why Dr Barlett is totally a top

Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Kate Stayman-London, as we debate the sex lives of characters on The West Wing. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: The West Wing (1999) Find Kate online: Website Instagram TikTok Buy ONE TO WATCH here ! Buy FANG FICTION here ! Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here ! Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here ! Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here ! Special thanks: Theme - Alex Heller Logo...

Aug 06, 2025•33 min•Ep. 3

Teaser: Kate Stayman-London and The West Wing

Next week on But How's the Sex, Kate Stayman-London and I are talking about West Wing characters, specifically: Josh Lyman Sam Seaborne Toby Ziegler CJ Craig Dr. and Mr. Bartlett Full episode available on August 6th

Jul 30, 2025•48 sec•Ep. 3

Zan Romanoff and dirtbags, or why Travis Birkenstock is a national treasure

Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Zan Romanoff, as we debate the sex lives of fictional dirtbags. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: Clueless (1995) Reality Bites (1994) Friday Night Lights - TV Show (2006) The L Word - TV Show (2004) On The Bleachers Podcast with Zan and Sarah Buy SQUARE WAVES Buy BIG FAN SELAH: Neighborhood Homeless Coalition Find Zan online: Website Instagram Blue Sky Tumblr Buy her latest here ! Find me: Website Ins...

Jul 23, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2

Teaser: Zan Romanoff and Dirtbags

Next week on But How's the Sex, Zan Romanoff are talking dirtbags, specifically: Travis Birkenstock from Clueless Troy Dyer from Reality Bites Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights Shane McCutcheon from The L Word Full episode available on July 23rd

Jul 16, 2025•50 sec•Ep. 2

Kate Spencer and FRIENDS, or why Monica is the best in bed

Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Kate Spencer, as we debate the sex lives of the fictional Friends (and Janice too!) Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alert: Friends (1994) Find Kate on the internet: Website Instagram FaceBook TikTok Buy her books here ! Find me! Website Instagram TikTok Buy my latest here ! Special thanks: Theme - Alex Heller Logo - Lauren Airriess Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love? Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.co...

Jul 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1

But How's The Sex: The Teaser

But How's the Sex launches on July 9th, 2025!

Jul 01, 2025•53 sec

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