Talk Spicy To Me

Giana Darling and Kandi Steiner

Talk Spicy to Me is a podcast where bestselling romance authors Kandi Steiner and Giana Darling go rogue and talk all things romance — the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. From behind-the-scenes writing stories and industry myths to swooning over messy book boyfriends and the spiciest reads, nothing is off limits. Grab your favorite drink, curl up in your reading nook, and get ready — it’s about to get spicy.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    It’s Giving…Angst

    Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In this episode, It’s Giving Angst, we’re unpacking all the messy, emotional, gut-wrenching sides of romance. From miscommunication and flawed characters to villains looking for redemption, we talk about why angst hits so hard for both writers and readers, and why we can’t stop craving it!  This one’s packed with spice levels, cliffhangers, cheating books, and the art of writing good angst. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me  00:55– Writing Retreats & Author Relationships 08:20 – The Spice Report 23:33 – Writing Good Angst  41:07 – Villains, Redemption & Miscommunication 56:55 – Red Flag / Green Flag: Your man getting in a Fight for You  01:01:15 – Question from reader: Dating Our Characters 💬  Got a question you’d like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe Links  Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast Connect with the Hosts: Giana Darling Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor Website: https://gianadarling.com/ Kandi Steiner  Instagram: @kandisteiner  Website: https://kandisteiner.com/ Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won’t hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!

    1h 9m
  2. SEP 24

    It’s Giving… Daddy 🔥 | Talk Spicy to Me Ep. 2 w/ Special Guest Q.B.Tyler

    Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 2, It’s Giving Daddy, we’re joined by none other than Q.B. Tyler for a super spicy conversation, chatting all about writing the kind of heat that makes readers beg for more. We get into everything from age gaps and love triangles to writing taboo and forbidden romance.   If you’ve ever wondered what goes into crafting the perfect spicy scene, this one’s for you. Guest Spotlight: Q.B. Tyler Amazon Top 15 Bestselling Author and lover of forbidden romances, tacos, coffee, and wine, Q.B. Tyler gives readers sometimes angsty, sometimes emotional but always deliciously steamy romances featuring sassy heroines and the heroes that worship them. She’s best known for writing forbidden (and sometimes taboo) romances. Find Q.B. Tyler here: Website: https://authorqbtyler.com/ Instagram: @qbtyler.author Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me 01:44  – Guest Spotlight: Q.B. Tyler 03:45  – The Spice Report 08:36  – Writing Spice 24:26  24:26 – Daddy Kink / Taboo Romance 36:18 – A Spicy Dynamic We Haven’t Written Yet 01:16:31 – Red Flag / Green Flag   💬 Got a question you’d like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe  Links Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast  Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast Connect with the Hosts: Giana Darling Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor Website: https://gianadarling.com/ Kandi Steiner Instagram: @kandisteiner Website: https://kandisteiner.com/   Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won’t hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!

    1h 26m
  3. SEP 24

    It’s Giving…Twin Flames

    Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In our very first episode, It’s Giving Twin Flames, we’re pulling back the curtain. We share how this podcast came to life, what inspired us to become writers, the journeys (and chaos) that brought us here, plus a few glimpses into our personal lives. This is the start of something equal parts unhinged and unforgettable..and you’ve got the best seat in the house!    Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me 00:53 – How the idea for the podcast was born 08:29 – The Spice Report 23:12 – Social Media (Content Creation) 28:14 – Our Writing Journey 59:45  – Green Flag / Red Flag 💬 Got a question you’d like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe   Links Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast  Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast  Connect with the Hosts:  Giana Darling Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor  Website: https://gianadarling.com/ Kandi Steiner Instagram: @kandisteiner  Website: https://kandisteiner.com/ Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won’t hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!

    1h 12m

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

Talk Spicy to Me is a podcast where bestselling romance authors Kandi Steiner and Giana Darling go rogue and talk all things romance — the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. From behind-the-scenes writing stories and industry myths to swooning over messy book boyfriends and the spiciest reads, nothing is off limits. Grab your favorite drink, curl up in your reading nook, and get ready — it’s about to get spicy.

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