Spill the Smut

Jordan
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Where the books are spicy, the conversations are juicy, and the stories rarely fade to black. I dive headfirst into the delicious world of smut with the people who live and breathe it—authors, creators, and bookish babes who aren’t afraid to spill all the steamy tea. Through interviews and unfiltered chats, I'll explore everything from fan-favorites to behind-the-scenes secrets of the bookish world. This is your escape into the world of steam, swoon and unapologetically bookish.   So get comfy. Pour a drink. And get ready to spill the smut.

  1. APR 1

    Interview with Author: Hannah Brohm

    Anonymous peer review, professional grudges, and a conference that could make or break your career aren’t the usual ingredients for a swoony romance, which is exactly why this conversation works. We’re joined by neuroscientist and debut author Hannah Brohm to unpack how real academic life shaped Love and Other Brain Experiments, a STEM romance that pairs sharp humor with the very real instability of early-career research. We also get personal about craft and process: drafting while doing neuroscience, learning where to bend reality for story, and why Hannah needs a little surprise to stay motivated as a plotter-pantser hybrid. She shares a key theme that runs through the romance and the research mindset: when you get new information about someone, you should be willing to update your view. We close with what she’s working on next, plus where to follow her online. If you love STEM romance, women in STEM stories, academic rivals-to-lovers, and fake dating done with heart, subscribe, share this with a romance friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Follow Hannah on IG & Threads: @hannahbrohm & TT: @Hannah.brohm website: https://www.hannahbrohm.com newsletter: https://substack.com/@hannahbrohm Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

    53 min

  2. MAR 18

    From Office Bit To Dark Romance with KL Hill

    A book goes viral on TikTok and the author isn’t even on TikTok. That’s where our chat with dark and paranormal romance author KL Hill begins, with the adrenaline of waking up to huge KDP page reads, the weird psychology of monthly dashboard resets, and how reader-driven hype can change your week before you’ve had coffee.  From there, we get into the real story behind her debut Coded In Control and the Masquerade series: organized crime, a masked nightclub with an underground kink club, found family, forced proximity, and why choose chaos. KL shares how the entire concept started as a workplace comedy bit, then grew into a multi-book world once the characters took the wheel. We also talk writing craft in plain language, including being a pantser with quilter tendencies, living in the Notes app, and why your first draft should be written for you before it’s shaped for readers.  If you like dark romance, romantasy, indie publishing realities, and honest creative process talk, hit play. Subscribe, share with a romance-reading friend, and leave a review so more readers can find the show. Follow KL Hill on IG: @klhill_author Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

    1h 26m

  3. MAR 4

    From Daydreams to A Crown In Shadows with Alecia Kirby

    Ever wondered how a late-night creative outlet can turn into a full-fledged fantasy trilogy? We sit down with Alecia B. Kirby—tourism marketing pro by day, author by night—to trace the unlikely path from a tough season in life to the release of A Crown In Shadows, a medieval fantasy charged with political intrigue, a framed-for-murder twist, and the kind of grumpy-sunshine pull that keeps pages turning. Alicia opens up about her writing process: embracing pantsing with a vision of the ending, a chaotic yet effective post-it wall, and a nightly ritual of rereading to avoid repetition and re-enter the scene’s emotion. When the words stall, she looks outward—shows like Blue Eye Samurai can reignite the spark even if they share nothing with her world. We also get honest about the realities of balancing art with a 9–5, the tradeoffs of weekends and social life, and why listening to your body is more sustainable than forcing word counts. If you crave court intrigue, high-stakes choices, and a heroine forced to flee after a wedding-eve murder shock, Alicia’s world belongs on your TBR. A Crown In Shadows is available at major retailers and on Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy the conversation, then tap follow, share this episode with a book-loving friend, and leave a quick review to help more readers find us. Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

    51 min

  4. FEB 18

    Interview with Author: Karina Halle

    A dream, a superhero, and a kiss that can kill—Karina Halle joins me for a wildly honest, high‑energy conversation about Vanguard and the creative path that brought it roaring to life.  From process to publishing, Karina is disarmingly practical. She writes in sprints, outlines lightly, sees scenes like movies, and lets characters bend the plan. We talk hybrid publishing and non‑competes, why she’ll always keep an indie lane for control, and how chasing reviews kills joy. She pinpoints backlist highlights—Sins and Needles for morally gray adrenaline, Ship of Bones and Teeth for pirate‑mermaid mayhem, Black Sunshine for obsessive vampires—and offers smart starting points for new readers. Press play for craft insights, industry truths, and a reminder that romance isn’t fluff; it’s a lifeline that teaches us to want more and fight for it. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Follow Karina Halle on IG: @authorhalle www.authorkarinahalle.com Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

    1h 46m

  5. FEB 4

    Bold Beginnings for a Bookish Year

    MY FIRST SOLO EPISODE I saw LarryReads do a beginning of the year tag on her BookTube and I thought you know what, let me try that on the podcast. HERE WE ARE! my first solo episode where I answer all the questions Larry had for her tag. And I hope you all love it and if you don't please don't tell me, just lie to me and say you love it. Is there someone you are dying for me to interview or have a conversation with? LET ME KNOW!! Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

    27 min

  6. JAN 21

    BookTalk: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

    MEET US AT THE COTTAGE!! Spoilers for both the show and book I brought Genesis back for us to talk about all things Heated Rivalry!! A hockey romance that actually trusts intimacy to carry the story? That’s the magic we dig into as we break down Heated Rivalry—from the viral cottage vibes to the quiet beats that make every look feel loaded. We talk about how a show that starts hot becomes something unexpectedly tender, why the mother–son conversation shattered us, and how consent shows up on screen in ways that feel natural, caring, and wildly compelling. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s “still at the cottage,” and leave a quick review—what moment sealed it for you? Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

    53 min

  7. JAN 7

    Reading Goals, Reset & Real Talk with Olivia

    We swear we're not buying more books... After December! Goals that actually stick rarely start with spreadsheets—they start with a feeling. We as in Olivia and I decided our feeling for 2026 is consistency, and it changed everything about how we read, buy, and share books. From a simple 45‑minute daily target to a color‑coded year‑in‑pixels page, we map a routine that protects mental health, surfaces patterns, and keeps stories fun. No shame, no streak anxiety, just a gentle checkpoint that tells us when life is getting loud and what to tweak next. We also get real about the TBR and the dopamine loop of book mail. Tabs on unread spines, shelf counts in Notion, and a “shop your shelves” ritual help us see what we already love. Content creation gets its own reset. Batching shoots and edits reduces burnout, and each platform has a lane: TikTok for raw hot takes and TBR experiments, Instagram for polished favorites and visuals, YouTube for vlogs and deep dives. ARC boundaries return control to our tastes—we stay with core teams and skip the ad hoc rush.  We close with rapid‑fire 2026 anticipated releases and the 2025 reads we can’t stop thinking about, from heart‑stopping romantic suspense to nostalgic favorites that felt like home. If you’re craving a reading year that fits your real life, this is your blueprint: simple habits, visible progress, fewer shoulds, more savoring.  Subscribe, share with a bookish friend, and tell us the one change you’re making to design your best reading year yet. Follow Olivia IG & TT: @pages.and.journeys Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

    1h 5m

  8. 12/31/2025

    BookTalk: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

    SPOILER FILLED!! I AM BACK WITH MY ROOMIE AKA HUBBY!! A glossy thriller can hold your breath and still leave you wanting more, and that’s exactly where our take on The Housemaid lands. We walked into the theater from different angles—one of us with the book’s twists stored in the back of our mind, the other meeting the story cold—and still found ourselves circling the same questions: did the “too perfect husband” give it away, did the inner monologues help or hurry the plot, and why did the final music cue feel like the sharpest blade in the drawer? If you’re on the fence, our verdict is simple: a solid, entertaining watch with a standout ending and just enough bite to spark debate. Press play on our spoiler-heavy breakdown, then tell us your rating out of ten, your favorite scene, and whether you want the sequel. If this conversation hits, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves psychological thrillers, and drop a review to help more listeners find us. Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

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Where the books are spicy, the conversations are juicy, and the stories rarely fade to black. I dive headfirst into the delicious world of smut with the people who live and breathe it—authors, creators, and bookish babes who aren’t afraid to spill all the steamy tea. Through interviews and unfiltered chats, I'll explore everything from fan-favorites to behind-the-scenes secrets of the bookish world. This is your escape into the world of steam, swoon and unapologetically bookish.   So get comfy. Pour a drink. And get ready to spill the smut.

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  • Creator
    Jordan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Spill the Smut
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