But How's The Sex

Elissa Sussman

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

  1. 12/19/2025

    Mady Maio and LOVE, ACTUALLY, or why we all deserve a Karl of our very own

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Mady Maio, as we debate the sex lives of characters from LOVE, ACTUALLY. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following:LOVE, ACTUALLY (2003) Find Mady online:InstagramTikTokCamber Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    36 min

  2. 12/05/2025

    Paige Harbison and THE HOLIDAY, or why we're all horny for that f-cking cottage

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Paige Harbison, as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE HOLIDAY. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following:THE HOLIDAY (2006) Find Paige online:InstagramTikTokWebsiteNameless Best Friends Pod Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    35 min

  3. 11/21/2025

    Haley Renken and HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS, or why Ben can find your c**t, but not your heart

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Haley Renken, as we debate the sex lives of characters from HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following:HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS (2003) Find Haley online: InstagramTikTok Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    32 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    Elizabeth Hughes and Star Wars, or why we should all be looking for our own Obi-Wan Kenobi

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Elizabeth Hughes as we debate the sex lives of characters from the Star Wars Universe. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following:STAR WARS in general, but specifically:A New Hope (1977)The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Return of the Jedi (1983)The Phantom Menace (1999)Attack of the Clones (2002)Revenge of the Sith (2005) Elizabeth's Recommendations: Fanfic:Four Days to Bespin by Leela Starskymetanoia by beskarsNovels:Lost Stars by Claudia GrayLeia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia GrayEyes Like Stars by Ashley Poston (preorder) Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    31 min

  5. 10/31/2025

    Leigh Bardugo, and fantasy villains of the 80's, or why the bad guy always gets the best lines

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Leigh Bardugo as we debate the sex lives of 80's fantasy villains. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult languageSpoiler Alerts for the following:LABYRINTH (1986)LEGEND (1985)LADYHAWKE (1985)INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Novel (1976)THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Novel (1985) Find Leigh online:WebsiteInstagram Sign up for her newsletter here!Buy her books here! Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    33 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    Candice Lim and THE GILMORE GIRLS, and who's the real sexual icon of Stars Hollow

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Candice Lim as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE GILMORE GIRLS Warning: This episode contains extremely adult languageSpoiler Alerts for the following:THE GILMORE GIRLS (2000-2007) Find Candice online:WebsiteInstagram Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    35 min

  7. 10/17/2025

    Charlotte Luce and THE MUMMY, or what's the *real* treasure under the sand

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Charlotte Luce as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE MUMMY Warning: This episode contains extremely adult languageSpoiler Alerts for the following:The Mummy (1999) Find Charlotte online:InstagramCheck out TryQuinn here! Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    33 min

  8. 10/10/2025

    Amanda Jane Stern and THE PRINCESS BRIDE, or how to use that sixth finger for good, not evil

    Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Amanda Jane Stern as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE PRINCESS BRIDE Warning: This episode contains extremely adult languageSpoiler Alerts for the following:The Princess Bride (1987) Find Amanda online:WebsiteInstagramBlueSkyLetterboxdCheck out PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT here! Find me:WebsiteInstagramTikTokBuy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here!Buy ONCE MORE WITH FEELING here!Buy FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK here! Special thanks:Theme - Alex HellerLogo - Lauren AirriessTech Support - John Petaja Got a rebuttal? Suggestion? Or just wanna give us some love?Email us at howsthesexpod@gmail.com! Audio messages welcome!More information on the podcast can be found here. And check out our Patreon, where you can vote, comment, and commiserate with other listeners.  But How's the Sex is produced, recorded, and edited by Elissa Sussman (me)

    33 min
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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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  • Creator
    Elissa Sussman
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Best Boy Basil 2025
  • Show Website
    But How's The Sex