Major League Competence: In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde

Major League Competence: In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde

Batter up, scholars! This week we are diving into the sports romance world with Liz Tomforde’s In Her Own League. Join us as we officially declare a hero’s competence the ultimate home run and unpack the high-stakes drama of baseball HR politics—because managing professional boundaries on and off the field is a whole different game. Plus, we’re stepping up to the plate for an unfiltered chat about the fine art of talking during sex. Clear your schedules, because this episode hits out of the park!

Kilts and Kinks: Keep Me by Sara Cate

Class is in session! This month on Smut Studies, we are honoring one of the modern queens of "taboo" romance: Sara Cate.  We’re turning the pages of Keep Me, a standout title from her Barclay Manor series. While the steam is off the charts, we’re looking past the spice to discuss why Sara Cate’s writing resonates so deeply. From the catharsis of spanking to the dynamics of power exchange, we explore how Keep Me serves as more than just a Scottish billionaire fantasy, it’s a blueprint for honesty and communication between partners. What’s In This Episode? * The Sara Cate Stan Club: Why we think she is the gold standard for writing high-heat romance with high-level emotional intelligence. * Deep Dive into Keep Me: Our favorite moments from the book and why the this character dynamic hits differently. * Spanking: We break down the appeal of spanking and why didn’t we do this sooner? * From Page to Pillow: How reading smut can actually help you open up the conversation with your own partner.

Camelot Uncovered: Sex, Politics, and Podcasting Debuts

Welcome to the very first episode of Smut Studies! Your hosts, Ellis and Frankie, make their podcasting debut with a deep dive into the high-stakes world of Sierra Simone’s New Camelot series. In this episode, we peel back the layers of the trilogy to discuss its intense power dynamics, political reimagining, and the scorching-hot romance that redefines the Arthurian legend. Whether you're here for the literary analysis or the smut, grab your headphones and join us for the premiere. In this episode: * Meet the Hosts: Ellis and Frankie kick off their inaugural deep dive. * The New Camelot Trilogy: A comprehensive look at Sierra Simone’s reimagined Arthurian legend. • • Power & Politics: Breaking down the heavy themes and even heavier heat