Shit We've Read

Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero
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Shit We've Read

Shit We’ve Read is a sci-fi & fantasy book podcast hosted by geeky friends Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero. Each month, we get together to discuss a new-to-us book or graphic novel, sometimes giving it a spicy, adult twist with our After Dark episodes featuring co-host Emma Skies. Along the way, we’re joined by occasional guest hosts and noteworthy authors for insightful interviews, along with other fun surprises. So, join us on our latest book journey and tell us - what shit have you been reading?

  1. After Dark: Married to the Alien Cowboy

    2D AGO

    After Dark: Married to the Alien Cowboy

    Saddle up for one last ride before the season’s over! For our Season Four finale, we’ve headed to the cowboy colony planet for a discussion of MARRIED TO THE ALIEN COWBOY by Ursa Dax — a sci-fi western romance featuring a quiet alien cowboy, a human woman on the run, and one very messy marriage of convenience. Join us as Jason surprises his co-hosts with this pick, we ponder what makes a tentacle a tentacle, and question if Ursa Dax is secretly a pen name for our very own Laura. CONTENT WARNING: This episode features discussions of an adult-themed book, contains explicit language, and is intended for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is advised.   Credits:Shit We've Read After Dark is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, Bella Romero, and EmmaSkies, with an introduction by Jessilee Windhaus and editing by Jason Rico. Desert West by Dagored | https://freetouse.com/music/dagoredFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com   Connect with SWR!Instagram | TikTok | Discord | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Join our Discord!We love connecting with our listeners and are excited to have another way to connect with you all. ⁣Whether you're into sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or anything in between, there's a spot for you HERE.   Support SWR!Check out our MERCH STORE! Get your SWR t-shirts, hoodies, drinkware, and more. Plus, keep an eye out for new designs coming soon. We're also an affiliate on bookshop.org! Order books through our link HERE and a small commission will go towards the podcast. Create your podcast today!

    1 hr
  2. 35: Immortal Dark

    FEB 26

    35: Immortal Dark

    This month, we’re sinking our teeth into IMMORTAL DARK by Tigest Girma—a dangerously romantic dark academia fantasy where a lost heiress must infiltrate an arcane society and live with the vampire she suspects killed her family. Join us as we celebrate the portrayal of Black characters, break down what makes this vampire story feel fresh, and examine the delicate relationship between humans and dranaics. Plus, get a peek at the types of books Bella keeps on her shelves.   Credits:Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico. The In-Between by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Connect with SWR!Instagram | TikTok | Discord | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Join our Discord!We love connecting with our listeners and are excited to have another way to connect with you all. ⁣Whether you're into sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or anything in between, there's a spot for you HERE.   Support SWR!Check out our MERCH STORE! Get your SWR t-shirts, hoodies, drinkware, and more. Plus, keep an eye out for new designs coming soon. We're also an affiliate on bookshop.org! Order books through our link HERE and a small commission will go towards the podcast. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Thank you for your support!

    1h 10m
  3. After Dark: Maneater

    FEB 12

    After Dark: Maneater

    With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a cozy, high-heat monster romance novella. But there’s one big question: Has Bella finally broken her streak of bad After Dark picks, or is this another miss? There’s only one way to find out! Join us as we discuss MANEATER by Emily Antoinette and examine how the 1980s play into the story’s setting, why Emma and Bella are craving more pathetic men in fiction, and what this book has to say about sex work. CONTENT WARNING: This episode features discussions of an adult-themed book, contains explicit language, and is intended for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is advised.   Credits:Shit We've Read After Dark is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, Bella Romero, and EmmaSkies, with an introduction by Jessilee Windhaus and editing by Jason Rico. Prod. by Vodovoz | https://danyavodovoz.bandcamp.com/Royalty-Free Music promoted on https://www.youtube.com/@DanyaVodovoz   Connect with SWR!Instagram | TikTok | Discord | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Join our Discord!We love connecting with our listeners and are excited to have another way to connect with you all. ⁣Whether you're into sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or anything in between, there's a spot for you HERE.   Support SWR!Check out our MERCH STORE! Get your SWR t-shirts, hoodies, drinkware, and more. Plus, keep an eye out for new designs coming soon. We're also an affiliate on bookshop.org! Order books through our link HERE and a small commission will go towards the podcast. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Thank you for your support!

    1h 1m
  4. 34: Out of the Drowning Deep

    JAN 29

    34: Out of the Drowning Deep

    We’re kicking off 2025 with the divine novella OUT OF THE DROWNING DEEP by A.C. Wise—set in the distant future, when mortals mingle with the gods in deep space, an out-of-date automaton, a recovering addict, and an angel race to solve the Pope’s murder in an abandoned corner of the galaxy. Listen in as we discuss Jason’s Pirate Era, the casting of Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Project Hail Mary film adaptation, and the use of neo-pronouns in this novella—plus what they mean for the future of literature.   Credits:Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico. Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Connect with SWR!Instagram | TikTok | Discord | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Join our Discord!We love connecting with our listeners and are excited to have another way to connect with you all. ⁣Whether you're into sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or anything in between, there's a spot for you HERE.   Support SWR!Check out our MERCH STORE! Get your SWR t-shirts, hoodies, drinkware, and more. Plus, keep an eye out for new designs coming soon. We're also an affiliate on bookshop.org! Order books through our link HERE and a small commission will go towards the podcast. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Thank you for your support!

    1h 7m
  5. The 2024 SWR Holiday Special

    12/25/2024 · BONUS

    The 2024 SWR Holiday Special

    It's our final episode of 2024, and we're wrapping up the year with our 2nd annual Secret Santa book exchange! Join us for lighthearted fun as we guess who gifted which books, Emma shares a history lesson on the Luddites, and we learn how the results of the recent election affected the book Jason received. All that, plus the most shocking plot twist in SWR history! Thank you for listening, Happy Holidays, and see you in the new year! A special shoutout to our Christmas elves, Jayson LaFrance and Sander Richardson, for their help with this episode!   Credits:Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico. Christmas Is Coming by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Voice Of An Angel One by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Dark Hollows by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Adventure by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Deck The Halls (Lo-Fi Hip-Ho...

    1h 17m
  6. After Dark: Railed by the Krampus

    12/11/2024

    After Dark: Railed by the Krampus

    It’s an eggnog-filled edition of SWR After Dark! In this episode, we unwrap the holiday novella RAILED BY THE KRAMPUS by Dalia Davies. When Holly jokingly offers her soul for a lump of coal, she never expects the creature from his winter domain to take her seriously—or demand something infinitely more tempting. Was this book naughty or nice? Join us as we share our thoughts on this paranormal romance, why Bella will never look at eggnog the same way (it’s exactly what you’re thinking), and how this book turned out to be oddly educational. Plus, Laura asks the big question: “Do people in this world not poop?” Happy Holidays! CONTENT WARNING: This episode features discussions of an adult-themed book, contains explicit language, and is intended for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is advised.   Credits:Shit We've Read After Dark is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, Bella Romero, and EmmaSkies, with an introduction by Jessilee Windhaus and editing by Jason Rico. Nouvelle Noel by Kevin MacLeodMusic promoted by https://uppbeat.io/ Santa Claus Is Not Coming To Town by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Connect with SWR!Instagram | TikTok | Discord | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Join our Discord!We love connecting with our listeners and are excited to have another way to connect with you all. ⁣Whether you're into sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or anything in between, there's a spot for you HERE.   Support SWR!Check out our MERCH STORE

    1h 4m
  7. Welcome to Pinewood Falls: A TTRPG Special—Part 2

    11/27/2024 · BONUS

    Welcome to Pinewood Falls: A TTRPG Special—Part 2

    It’s the thrilling conclusion to our first-ever TTRPG adventure!Join Bellz, Jason, and Laura—guided by Game Master Sir Aaron Carter—as they enter the Blackwood House and confront the mysteries haunting their hometown of Pinewood Falls. Thank you for joining us on this journey! This is Part 2 of our special Welcome to Pinewood Falls series. Missed the first half? Listen to Part 1 here. A special thanks to Jayson LaFrance and Sander Richardson for their invaluable help in setting up this session. This game was played using the Kids on Bikes RPG. Check it out and start your story today!   Credits:Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico. Headless Horseman by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ CURSE by Mehul ShaRma | https://www.instagram.com/mehul_sharmaofficial/Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US OutRun by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rceCreative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Maleficus by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Escape by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rceCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US All music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com   Connect with SWR!

    1h 53m
  8. Welcome to Pinewood Falls: A TTRPG Special—Part 1

    11/20/2024 · BONUS

    Welcome to Pinewood Falls: A TTRPG Special—Part 1

    Welcome to our first-ever TTRPG special! It’s the summer of 1987, and nestled among ancient forests and rolling hills lies the quiet town of Pinewood Falls. But this idyllic town is far from peaceful—strange weather and mysterious sightings draw three childhood friends back together to uncover a long-buried mystery. Join Bellz, Jason, and Laura—guided by Game Master Sir Aaron Carter—as the echoes of a childhood discovery make their way back into their lives… A special thanks to Jayson LaFrance and Sander Richardson for their invaluable help in setting up this session. This game was played using the Kids on Bikes RPG. Check it out and start your story today!   Credits:Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Rico. Headless Horseman by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Bræuw Fra Æ Bjæuw (Letters From The Mountains) by So I’m An Islander | https://soimanislander.bandcamp.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US CURSE by Mehul ShaRma | https://www.instagram.com/mehul_sharmaofficial/Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US All music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com   Connect with SWR!Instagram | TikTok | Discord | WebsiteRequest transcripts on our website: shitweveread.com/contact Join our Discord!We love connecting with our listeners and are excited to have another way to connect with you all. ⁣Whether you're into sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or anything in between, there's a spot for you HERE.   Support SWR!Check out our MERCH STORE! Get your SWR t-shirts, hoodies, drinkware, and more. Plus, keep an eye out for new designs coming soon. We're also an affiliate on...

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Shit We’ve Read is a sci-fi & fantasy book podcast hosted by geeky friends Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero. Each month, we get together to discuss a new-to-us book or graphic novel, sometimes giving it a spicy, adult twist with our After Dark episodes featuring co-host Emma Skies. Along the way, we’re joined by occasional guest hosts and noteworthy authors for insightful interviews, along with other fun surprises. So, join us on our latest book journey and tell us - what shit have you been reading?

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  • Creator
    Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021-2024
  • Show Website
    Shit We've Read

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