Marlene is happy to talk about bras and boobs so OBVIOUSLY she had a be guest on TSTL with a Little Extra Spice! In this bonus episode, Marlene talks about what it’s like working at Jenette’s Bras in Los Angeles, how everyone deserves something pretty, and much more! TSTL on Substack (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2025•44 min
Conner Shin ("Harley Quinn", "And Just Like That") joins Becky to ask the questions we’re all thinking when it comes centaur romance and erotica. In this episode, they review "The Centaur’s Bride" by Tamsin Ley where they discuss sexy things like horse-herd politics, shifter bodily functions, and estate planning. SHOW NOTES: The Centaur's Bride by Tamsin Ley Paperback (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798895480045) Kindle (https://amzn.to/4n2XPKD) Subscribe to TSTL's Substack! (tstlpodcast.substac...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 26 min
No tiger-monsters were harmed in the making of this episode (if you're not counting emotionally.) Do you like your monster balls to be a LITERAL MONSTER BALL? The hilarious Wayland McQueen joins the show to review the Regency (tiger) monster romance HOW THE MARQUIS FOUND HIS MEOW. They talk character backstories, monster stigma, and the importance of a good spook! ****SHOW NOTES**** How the Marquis Found his Meow Paperback: (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798396666146). Ebook (https://amzn.to/3T...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Becky’s cousin wrote her erotica for her birthday, so she had to join the pod to discuss her writing process, artistic journey, and all the stuff that made her feel weird! They also talk about their Bubbie because what cousins don’t bring up their GRANDMOTHER when talking about smut?! Show Notes: Boys Behind Backs: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3XJB2BG) TSTL on Substack: (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2025•45 min
To quote Becky’s first crush Goliath from the famous Disney animated series -- “A gargoyle doesn’t whine; he ROARS!” But in today’s book, he also F*CKS! The hilarious Mark Rennie returns to the show to review GARGOYLE VIGILANTE by M.M. Wilde, which, if you can believe it, is a WILD mm paranormal romance. SHOW NOTES: Purchase Gargoyle Vigilante: Paperback (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798326850379) Kindle (https://amzn.to/3Z5jebI) Follow Mark on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/markr...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Storyteller/author Margot Leitman has a lot of free time now, so obviously she HAD to be a guest on TSTL! She joins Becky to ask the IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about the kissy-kiss romance “Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-Up” Bree Livingston, $4.99. SHOW NOTES: TSTL on Bookshop.org! (https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcast BOOK: Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-up: A Mistaken Identity Romance by Bree Livingston Kindle: https://amzn.to/42AKMb8 Paperback: https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/978198...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min
A lot of great things have popped up for Jessie Rosen since her last appearance on TSTL. She got amazing bangs. She’s working on her posture. Oh, and she WROTE A NEW BOOK! Today, Jessie joins Becky to discuss her second novel ALL THE SIGNS. And funny enough, YOUR horoscope today just happens to read, “All the signs point to this episode making your day!” SHOW NOTES: Book: All The Signs Paperback (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9780593716076) Ebook (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9780593716083) Aud...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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May 07, 2025•1 min
It’s all about the sex scenes, baby! Author Noël Stark joins Becky to discuss her entertainment-industry (and-NOT-typical-Hollywood) romance “Love, Camera, Action”. She and Becky also chat about working in entertainment, the writing process, and how directors-of-photography are never NOT the sexiest one on set. (Sorry, George Clooney.) LOVE CAMERA ACTION: Paperback - https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9798892420402 Ebook- https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798892420419 Hardcover- ht...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Olivia Rellim a.k.a. SARA PHOEBE MILLER checks into TSTL’s Monster M.A.S.H. Resort to review No Knot About It by Elliot Ason ($1.49), a novella that puts the HOT in HOTEL! But before their departure to the omegaverse, she chats with Becky about her new graphic novel You Belong Here. BOOKS: You Belong Here: (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9781250822307) No Knot About It: (https://amzn.to/44a8xYS) FOLLOW SARA: Website: (https://www.saraphoebemiller.com/) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/saraph...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Hey baby! What’s sexier audio than TALKING about SEXY AUDIO? Mindy Marzec (This Fairy Tale Life) joins Becky to discuss their favorite audio erotica creators and stories! SHOW NOTES: Quinn (Mindy’s faves): Naudio – (https://www.tryquinn.com/creators/naudio) Anonyfun – (https://www.tryquinn.com/creators/anonyfun) drRapture – (https://www.tryquinn.com/audio/drraptures-office-dom) Follow Mindy (https://www.instagram.com/fairytalemindy) Dipsea (Becky’s faves): The Local – (https://www.dipseastories....
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Blair M. Shadows may have written as slow burn romance, but the HEAT is still scorching! On this episode of TSTL, Blair talks about her slow-burn yet CLIMACTIC story – the one she wrote ("CRYSTAL IRIS" – now available!) AND the one she LIVED when she finally decided to pursue writing. SHOW NOTES: Crystal Iris by Blair M. Shadows Kindle (https://amzn.to/41hxles ) Paperback (https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9798991800402 ) Audiobook (https://amzn.to/3QHbuYQ ) Follow Blair M. Sha...
Mar 19, 2025•59 min
Writer Rebecca Anne Nguyen joins Becky at “TSTL Studios” (i.e. her apartment but with a curtain) to discuss her experience narrating her fantastical, time-traveling, epic love story, The 23rd Hero. SHOW NOTES: Book: The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Anne Nguyen Ebook Audiobook (Now an Audie Finalist!) Paperback Too Stupid to Live is an Amazon Affiliate and may receive a small commission if a purchase is made via certain links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•48 min
It’s a TALE as old as TIME: Beauty goes for the Beast… AND Gaston! And then Gaston and the Beast go for EACH OTHER! A practical FAIRYTALE of a human being, Mindy Marzec partakes in a different type of theme park… HER SMUT ERA! She joins Becky to discuss THE BEAST by Katee Robert ($4.99). SHOW NOTES: The Beast Katee Robert· Ebook - (https://amzn.to/4jqrGLk) · Audiobook (https://amzn.to/4h9Sm1j) · Paperback (https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9781951329051) TSTL Episode: Desperate...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Who could’ve PROPHESIZED this one?! Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog joins the show to review, yes, a MOTHMAN romance! “Lessons with the Mothman” by Kathryn Moon ($3.99) is today’s subject so be sure to take notes. You can do that one-handed, right? SHOW NOTES: Under the Covers · Under the Covers Book Blog: (https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/) · Under the Covers Community: (https://www.underthecoverscommunity.com/) · Mysterylandia.com (https://www.mysterylandia.com/) Lessons with t...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Catch a special sneak peak of “Claimed By… TBD”, a fictional podcast series now available on TSTL’s Substack! Subscribe to TSTL’s Substack: (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/) Check out “Claimed by TBD”: (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/s/claimed-by-tbd) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025•21 min
The final show of 2024 is ready to MÉNAGE À TROIS your Hanukkah, baby!! The hilarious and brilliant comedian Gilli Nissim joins host Becky Feldman to review FEAST OF LOVE (0.99) by Ceri Grenelle. This short novella is a contemporary romance where THREE PEOPLE are “SPINNIN’ THAT DREIDEL”, if you catching that meaning. Enjoy!! SHOW NOTES: Book: Feast of Love by Ceri Grenelle – (https://amzn.to/3CRVjUX) Live Show: We’re Gross at the Elysian Theater on January 25th! (https://www.elysiantheater.com/e...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Oh, that VIBRATING is the sound of a TATTOO ARTIST working his MAGIC ON YOU. In this super special XX-but-not-XXX-Christmas episode, Amanda Sitko returns to discuss Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert ($3.99). SHOW NOTES: Blog: 2024 TSTL Faves (https://www.tstlpodcast.com/more-stupid-stuff/2024/12/9/2024-tstl-favorites) Book: Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert: Kindle: (https://amzn.to/4fKOnrC) Audio: (https://amzn.to/4fID8zU) Paperback: (https://amzn.to/3ASLbee) Support: TSTL on Buy Me a...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min
WOWZA! Is it HOT in here?! Author Brianne Gillen joins the show to talk about her latest Golden-Age-of-Hollywood rom-com meets paranormal romance My Favorite Leopard. She explains how 1930s screwball comedies inspired her, how she got started writing, and giving people the HEA they DESERVE! Show Notes: Giving Tuesday: Join Becky in supporting Tight Lipped, a national grassroots organization fighting for better care for people with vulvar, vaginal, and pelvic pain! (https://www.flipcause.com/secu...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Is that a TENT-acle in your pants? Hell YES it is! The hilarious Mike Leffingwell (Two Dumb Lawyers) joins the show to discuss this SEA MONSTER of a romance: Nora’s Kraken by Leigh Miller ($3.99). Show Notes: Guest: Mike Leffingwell · Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/mike_leffingwell/?hl=en) · Two Dumb Lawyers - (https://www.instagram.com/twodumblawyers/?hl=en) · TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_leffingwell) Book: Nora’s Kraken · Kindle - (https://amzn.to/48WESTm) · Audiobook - (http...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Performer, writer, and Eric Northman lover Fiona Landers joins Becky as they dig their FANGS into The Lady Doc is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky ($3.99). Walk-ins WELCOME; hard-ons GUARANTEED! Show Notes: The Lady Doctor is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky Kindle: (https://amzn.to/3O54ns8) *** Paperback: (https://amzn.to/3YLeOG1) *** Support TSTL on Buy Me a Coffee! (https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast) Get a shout-out on an episode! Get free goodies in the mail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Uh, headless horseman?! More like Headless HORN-DOG! Phillip Iscove (Podcast Like It’s…) makes a triumphant return to bring his Sleepy Hollow perspective to “Riding the Headless Horseman” ($2.99). Every single pun made in this episode is absolutely intended! SHOW NOTES: Book: Riding the Headless Horseman by Molly Likovich Kindle: https://amzn.to/3zYh2ti Audio: https://amzn.to/3UlnzVU Paperback: https://amzn.to/4dYPOAI TSTL Blog: Need More Book Recommendations? Check out Beck’s October Recs! (htt...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Filmmaker and co-host of JEWS ON FILM Daniel Zana joins Becky to review a Jewish romance that's even sweeter than honey drizzled on apples! They also talk movies, traditions, and "No One Wants This" as they analyze "Coming Home to You" by Rebecca Crawley. ($3.99). SHOW NOTES: Coming Home to You by Rebecca Crawley ebook (https://amzn.to/4gILIzt) paperback (https://amzn.to/47RLsdw) Jews on Film on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jews-on-film-exploring-jewish-stories-themes-in...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min
You need don’t need a to be a WHIZ to know this episode is a BANGER! Much like the protagonist in today’s book, TSTL takes an interesting twist! Courtney Davis returns to review a book as popular in the perimenopausal world as the latest Kegel doohickey. Today, Courtney and Becky put aside the dino and Xmas erotica (FOR ONCE) to discuss Miranda July’s "All Fours". Show Notes Episode Page: (For links, book synopsis, and more!) https://www.tstlpodcast.com/episodes/all-fours Book: THINGS WE NEVER G...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 24 min
If you ever wondered if romance can save the/your world, THIS IS THE EP FOR YOU!!! Author Rebecca Anne Nguyen joins Becky to discuss her newest book, THE 23rd HERO. They also talk about writing sex scenes, not asking for permission to be a writer, and what it’s like recording your own audiobook! Bastion 4eva. SHOW NOTES: Purchase The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Anne Nguyen! Kindle Audiobook (Get your free trial of Audible!) Paperback Connect with Rebecca Anne Nguyen! Author website Instagram * TSTL is ...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Are YOU ready to be your TRUE DRAGON SELF?! Maybe a bit of MAGICAL pre-c*m will do the trick! Actor, writer, and podcast host Meghan Falcone (Seth and the City) joins the show to discuss Draco: An Alien Warrior Romance ($4.99). SHOW NOTES: (TSTL participates in Amazon Associates, an affiliate advertising program. Podcast creator may collect a small commission if consumers purchase via certain Amazon links. This is at no extra cost to consumer.) Book: DRACO: AN ALIEN WARRIOR ROMANCE Digital/Ebook...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min
DREAMS DO C*M TRUE! Becky’s sexual fantasy (banging an orc) collides with her podcast-guest fantasy (the hosts of Doughboys)! Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger trade their golden forks for horny orcs to review the short story OFFERED BY THE ORC by Finley Fenn ($0.00.) TODAY’S BOOK: Finley Fenn Website Offered by the Orc by Finley Fenn SHOW NOTES: Book: THE WIDOW AND THE ORCS Kindle Book: THE DUCHESS AND THE ORC Kindle Audiobook Book: THE LIBRARIAN AND THE ORC Kindle Audiobook Book: SLAMDUNKED BY LOVE...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min
“We’re all idiots and then you die.” Mel Cowan delivers ALL THE WISDOM as he joins Becky to review DESPERATE MEASURES by Katee Robert ($4.99). Spoiler: they loved it despite the lack of dildo-delivering parrots. Purchase Desperate Measures on Amazon! * Kindle: https://amzn.to/4cvwIT9 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3VUtzoJ Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3zx5i0p Show Notes: Book: Three Women by Lisa Taddeo - https://amzn.to/4f70242 * Disclosure: TSTL is an Amazon affiliate. Podcast creator may receive com...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min
June’s HOT AS HELL SUMMER reaches its FIERY CLIMAX! Today, Becky welcomes the wonderful JESSIE ROSEN onto the show! Jessie discusses her new book THE HEIRLOOM, her love for reading and readers, and her number one tip to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. (FYI – It’s to write a book.) SHOW NOTES: Want more Jessie Rosen? Author Website The Heirloom Amazon Links * for The Heirloom: Kindle Audiobook (Get an Audible Plus subscription) Paperback * Disclosure: TSTL is an Amazon affiliate. Podcast creator may receive a ...
Jun 26, 2024•53 min
Becky finally gets to interview a monster romance author and it's none other than return guest Cat Wynn! She and Becky DIVE right into talking about her HUNK-QUATIC masterpiece "Breathless: A Fish Monster Romance". SHOW NOTES: Book: Breathless: A Fish Monster Romance Substack: Cat Wynn Cat Wynn on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min