Smut Lovers: The Podcast is a weekly romance podcast dedicated to dark romance books, BDSM education, kink culture, romance writing, indie publishing, and spicy book discussions.
Hosted by Ashley Michele, Julius Marques and Delilah Belvedere, the show explores topics including:
Dark romance and taboo romance
BDSM and kink education
Consent and power dynamics
Romance book recommendations
Indie authors and self-publishing
Smutty romance culture
Writing authentic intimacy scenes
Relationship psychology in fiction
Live convention coverage and interviews
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Havoc and Ashley Michele chat about all their likes and dislikes in the world of Smutty Books.
Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/ (https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/).
If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then you can find us HERE. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smutloverscommunity)
Podcast Production by Smut Lovers
Host: Ashley Michele, Assistant Director – Smut Lovers: The Conference
Affiliate links may be included.
12 Oct 2026
Season 3, Ep. 7 - Crystal
Listen as our host Ashley Michele and Crystal chat about all the fun things that Smutty Books have to offer.
Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/ (https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/).
If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then you can find us HERE. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smutloverscommunity)
Podcast Production by Smut Lovers
Host: Ashley Michele, Assistant Director – Smut Lovers: The Conference
Affiliate links may be included.
4 Oct 2026
Season 3, Ep. 6 - Barbie, An Avid Reader and Lover of Smut
The conversation explores the journey of two readers who reconnect with their love for books after a significant hiatus, discussing their experiences with various genres, particularly spicy and taboo literature. They share personal anecdotes about their reading habits, the impact of social media on their reading journeys, and the evolution of their tastes in literature.
Takeaways
Rediscovering passion for reading
Impact of social media on literature
Chapters
00:00 Struggles with Internet and Reading Journey
03:07 Rediscovering Reading Through BookTok
05:59 Exploring Spicy Literature and Its Impact
08:48 Nostalgic Awakenings in Reading
12:14 Reading Slumps and Overcoming Them
15:08 The Allure of Open-Ended Stories
17:58 Diving into Dark Romance and Taboo Themes
20:52 Character Connections and Rent-Free Books
Smut Lovers the Community is a group of individuals celebrating sexuality, kink and smutty romance in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment. For more information on our up coming conference go to our website at https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/ (https://smutlovers.org/home/conference/).
If you'd like to join our Facebook group, then you can find us HERE. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smutloverscommunity)
Podcast Production by Smut Lovers
Host: Ashley Michele, Assistant Director – Smut Lovers: The Conference
Affiliate links may be included.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
9,976
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
63
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
60
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