Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under

Bonus episode! TSTL continues to be RAVISHED by Reading Under the Covers! Becky and Francesca talk book tropes, character redemption, and historical romance as they unpack chapters 3 and 4 of the infamous bodice ripper, The Flame and the Flower. This is episode is part of a special romance podcast crossover series, the Ripped and Ravished Book Club, which explores vintage bodice rippers and how they resonate today. Check Out Reading Under the Covers: BlogPodcastDiscordPurchase The Flame and the Flower KindlePaperbackCheck out TSTL's Bookshop.org Storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcastBuy TSTL a Happy Ending: https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast

The hilarious human Anne Gregory joins human host Becky Feldman to review the medieval romance Highlander’s Secret Nun! Content Warning: This episode includes NAUGHTY Medieval dirty talk. If you’re a prude from the Middle Ages, listen at your own risk. SHOW NOTES: Like the Show? Give TSTL a Happy Ending: https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast Ready for Your Next Reed? https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcastWant to Sponsor an Episode? https://www.tstlpodcast.com/sponsorsListen to the episode and want to see some Medieval Dirty Talk? Check out the video! https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/p/medieval-dirty-talk

TSTL is tag-teaming with Reading Under the Covers to get ripped and ravished! In this episode brought to you by Under the Covers, Becky and joins UTC reviewer and content creator Francesca to chat about chapters 1 and 2 from the groundbreaking novel that shaped the modern romance genre – The Flame and Flower! SHOW NOTES: Check out Reading Under the Covers: https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/podcast/#https://discord.com/invite/JfHWVdYz5UPurchase the Flame and the Flower: https://amzn.to/4a6tC9rhttps://bookshop.org/a/110809/9780380005253Check out Claimed By... TBD: https://claimedbytbd.substack.com/

The HOT TAKES get even SPICIER when Torry from Ready to be Romanced and Ready to Be Petty joins Becky to discuss the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation. They address the controversial (non!) sex scene and other UN -HORN-I-FIED changes that happened from book to screen. SHOW NOTES: Ready to Be Petty Podcast @rtbppodcastReady to be Romanced Podcast @readytoberomancedTSTL Storefront on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcast Become a TSTL Sponsor: https://www.tstlpodcast.com/sponsors

Erin Whitehead returns to the show to discuss the femdom monster romance, Mastering the Minotaur. She and Becky also ponder the age-old question, “Do minotaur butts have fur?” While the answer may be (fur-ever) unsolved, what IS solved is who’s the Dom and who’s the sub in Becky and Erin’s silly BDSM bit. SHOW NOTES: Chapters: Interactive Stories ⁠-- Check out Becky's game Something to Yacht About. Purchase Mastering the Minotaur: KindleAudioPaperbackBecome a TSTL Sponsor VIDEO: Sub or Dom! (link coming soon!)

The Heated Rivalry discourse continues with another episode that's not ABOUT Heated Rivalry, but, let's face it, still IS about Heated Rivalry. Becky's pal Carla Cackowski returns to the show to chat about this cultural phenomenon as well as the audio erotica story Ember & Ice, narrated by their twin sons Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. SHOW NOTES: Claimed by TBD on Substack -- A fictional podcast about a romance podcaster who gets stranded on a foreign planet Ember & Ice (narrated by Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams) -- Available on the Quinn App. Chapters: Interactive Stories -- Check out Becky's game Something to Yacht About.

How could you end 2025 without an EXTRA SPICY discussion of the icy hot TV show and book -- HEATED RIVALRY! On this bonus EMERGENCY episode of TSTL, Allyn Pintal returns to bring her hockey romance expertise to this HEATED discussion! Yes, there are spoilers. Yes, there is swooning. Yes, there is butt talk! This is one shot (as in “episode”) not to miss! SHOW NOTES: Read Heated Rivalry PaperbackEbookAudiobook Follow Allyn Pintal! InstagramTikTok Mentioned in this episode: Buy TSTL a Happy Ending Claimed by TBD Listen to Claimed by TBD -- a fictional sci-fi comedy podcast written and performed by TSTL host Becky Feldman Claimed By... TBD

The funniest bookworm on the planet returns to TSTL! In this special Hanukkah episode, Becky’s pal Nina Emkin joins the show to review The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah. They chat about whether Jews need a story that’s in the vein of A Christmas Carol, how Mariah Carey is an honorary Jewish rock star, and a fictional Jewish rock star named Jared Sparks. This episode is so fun it’s basically whatever the opposite of a migraine is! Subscribe to Nina's Substack: Always Reading, Always Snacking (https://ninaemkin.substack.com/) Purchase The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah PaperbackKindleAudiobook Buy TSTL a Happy Ending TSTL on Substack TSTL Bookshop.org Storefront Mentioned in this episode: Buy TSTL a Happy Ending

What is cozy, NAUGHTY, and can warm you up ALL OVER? It’s KRAMPUS, baby! And this holiday hunk is FINALLY getting his XXX-mas wish! Punish me, please! Author Kelly Reynolds joins the show today to kick off TSTL’s holiday season by reviewing RESCUING KRAMPUS by Robin Jo Margaret. SHOW NOTES: Check out the show's BONUS VIDEO "Is Krampus Sexy?" via TSTL on Substack Purchase Rescuing Krampus: KindleAudiobook Check out books by today's guest, Kelly Reynolds! Rose City RoastersRose City Roasters Holidays in LA Get Audible Premium! I Love You Like It's 1999You, Again Buy TSTL a Happy Ending Get in Touch Sponsor an Episode Mentioned in this episode: Buy TSTL a Happy Ending Audible Holiday Promo (Until Dec 16 2025) See if you qualify for Audible Premium for only 0.99 a month. Recommended Audiobook: Audible Premium

Oh the things Suzy Smith can do with only two hands! But with those two appendages, she gripped the bookswag world by the BALLS with Cockmark. On today’s episode of TSTL with a Little Extra Spice, Becky chats with the owner and designer behind the pop-up bookmark sensation! SCHWING! SHOW NOTES: Cockmark WebsiteCockmark on InstagramCockmark on TikTok See if you qualify for an Audible Premium promotion! Here's some audiobook recommendations: You, AgainI Love You Like It's 1999 Support TSTL: Buy TSTL a Happy EndingSponsor an EpisodeTSTL on Substack Mentioned in this episode: Audible Holiday Promo (Until Dec 16 2025) See if you qualify for Audible Premium for only 0.99 a month. Recommended Audiobook: Audible Premium Buy TSTL a Happy Ending

Happy Hallow-PEEN month has the happiest of endings with the return of Becky’s best pal Courtney Davis! On today’s bonus episode, they discuss The Scarecrow’s Queen by Mel Braxton and Naomi Lucas. Even better, horny heartthrob Leatherface makes a cameo! SHOW NOTES: Check out the BONUS-bonus video where Becky and Courtney play “Hot or Not” with some of sexiest scarecrows you ever laid eyes upon! Purchase THE SCARECROW’S QUEEN: KindleAudiobookPaperback See if you qualify for this special promotion for Audible Premium! Once you sign up, check out Becky's recommendations for these Audible originals: I Love You Like It's 1999You, Again TSTL on Substack Buy TSTL a Happy Ending Mentioned in this episode: Audible Holiday Promo (Until Dec 16 2025) See if you qualify for Audible Premium for only 0.99 a month. Recommended Audiobook: Audible Premium

SURPRISE! It’s a special EARLY-IN-THE-WEEK Halloween episode! And today it’s all about those weird d*ngs, baby! Today, Peach from Creature Feature Toys brings their expertise on fantasy adult toys to the world of knots, claspers and more! Peach and Becky discuss the monster why-choose romance CARNAL CRYPTIDS by Vera Valentine. * Because of technical issues, there are a few audio quality issues with this record. It doesn’t detract from the episode at all! However, if there’s a fix, the file will be replaced by the optimal one. Thank you for understanding! SHOW NOTES: Audible Premium Special Offer! Check out Creature Feature Toys! WebsiteVisual Novels on ItchInstagram Purchase Carnal Cryptids: East Coast by Vera Valentine KindlePaperback Support TSTL Buy TSTL a Happy EndingSponsor an Episode TSTL participates in Amazon Affiliates and may receive a commission if purchases are made through certain shared links. This is at no extra cost to the consumer. Mentioned in this episode: Audible Holiday Promo (Until Dec 16 2025) See if you qualify for Audible Premium for only 0.99 a month. Recommended Audiobook: Audible Premium

It’s ALWAYS a happy ending when two romance novel podcasts COME TOGETHER! In part 3 of the rom-pod crossover discussing Amazon’s Scared Sexy originals, Mel from Heaving Bosoms and Becky from Too Stupid to Live tag-team a joint mission to the RUBYVERSE to chat about Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon. SHOW NOTES: See if you qualify for Audible Premium for only $0.99 for the first three months! Becky's Audible Recs: I Love You Like It's 1999You, Again Check out Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon, part of Amazon's Scared Sexy series! Check Out HB and TSTL's Crossover Episodes! HB and TSTL Crossover Part 1: All My Boyfriends are MonstersHB and TSTL Crossover Part 2: Beautiful Nightmare TSTL on Substack DISCLOSURE: Too Stupid to Live participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. The podcast creator may collect a small commission if consumers purchase items from Amazon via links shared in the show notes. This is at no extra cost to the consumer. Mentioned in this episode: Audible Holiday Promo (Until Dec 16 2025) See if you qualify for Audible Premium for only 0.99 a month. Recommended Audiobook: Audible Premium

Boo-oing!! Why the ghost b*oner? It's Too Stupid to Live's "Happy Hallow-Peen" Month! And our horny Halloween starts off with some EXXXXTRA SPICE! On this romance MOVIE review episode, the hilarious Mark Rennie brings his love for cinema and monster torsos to discuss LISA FRANKENSTEIN. SHOW NOTES: Thanks to this week's sponsor: Pamela S. Thibodeaux! Pamela S. Thibodeaux Author PagePamela S. Thibodeaux Author Page Sponsor an Episode Want More Mark Rennie? Follow Mark Rennie on InstagramFollow Mark on TikTok Mentioned in this episode: Pamela S. Thibodeaux Thanks to today’s sponsor Pamela S. Thibodeaux. For your free audiobook, contact pam@pamelathibodeaux.com and reference TSTL in your message. Get a Free Pamela S. Thibodeaux Audiobook

You know what they say about men with big shoes… THEY MUST BE SWEET, DEADLY CLOWNS?! To celebrate the start of your unofficial sexy spooky season, the hilarious and clown-positive Julie Brister joins the show to discuss the BOZO-horny erotic thriller, Send in the Clowns by Molly Likovich. SHOW NOTES: Purchase Send in the Clowns: KindlePaperback Check out the debut fantasy erotica from TSTL listener Sophia “Salty Cutie” Serrano! Where There’s Smoke: A Tale of Lust in a World of Magic Buy TSTL a Happy Ending at Buy Me a Coffee if you're feeling generous. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor Pamela S. Thibodeaux! Get your fix of sexy inspirational romance with a Free Pamela S. Thibodeaux Audiobook! (TSTL participates in affiliate marketing programs such as Amazon Associates.) Mentioned in this episode: Pamela S. Thibodeaux Thanks to today’s sponsor Pamela S. Thibodeaux. For your free audiobook, contact pam@pamelathibodeaux.com and reference TSTL in your message. Get a Free Pamela S. Thibodeaux Audiobook

Josh Simpson puts aside Le Guin for some HONEY, honey! (As in Honey Phillips, the author.) He joins Becky to review the Mars-based love story of a cyborg cowboy and a human homesteader with The Cyborg Way ($3.99). And, ladies, let’s just say that Mars may not be as DRY as we thought! SHOW NOTES: Purchase today's book! KindlePaperback Thanks to today’s sponsor Pamela S. Thibodeaux. For your free audiobook, contact pam@pamelathibodeaux.com and reference TSTL in your message. Pamela S. Thibodeaux Author PageGet a Free Pamela S. Thibodeaux Audiobook Check out TSTL on Substack! TSTL is an Amazon Affiliate. Podcaster may receive commission from purchases via certain shared links. Mentioned in this episode: Pamela S. Thibodeaux Thanks to today’s sponsor Pamela S. Thibodeaux. For your free audiobook, contact pam@pamelathibodeaux.com and reference TSTL in your message. Get a Free Pamela S. Thibodeaux Audiobook

Two horny romance pods that sound even HORNIER together?! Yes, please! TSTL and Reading Smut have the romantic podcast team-up of the CENTURY. Together, they revisit the sex-saturated paradise of Cambric Creek as they review SWEET BERRIES by C.M. Nascosta. SHOW NOTES: LISTEN and FOLLOW READING SMUT Reading Smut WebsiteReading Smut on Instagram Purchase Sweet Berries PaperbackKindleAudiobook SUPPORT TSTL TSTL on Buy Me a CoffeeTSTL on Substack

Much like Erik Patterson’s “Write a Romantasy”, this latest episode of TSTL has ALL THE INGREDIENTS required for a most SEX-cellent time! The writer and creator Your Daily Writing Prompt joins Becky to review “Prince and Assassin” by Tavia Lark. Purchase Prince and Assassin: Paperback Kindle Audiobook Check out Write a Romantasy: Paperback Ebook Audiobook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That scorching heat you feel? It may just be Andrea D’Alessio’s SPARKLING debut romance HOLD ME INSTEAD. Today, she and Becky get HOT AS HELL with TSTL as they talk about how her writing and healing journey coincided to create something special (and SIZZLING). CONTENT NOTICE: While this episode will make you feel like a snuggly warm cat relaxing in a sunbeam, there is a discussion of pelvic pain. If you find yourself wondering if this is something you may have, the organization Tight Lipped has a public guide to find information, providers and, other resources. For links check out the episode page at tstlpodcast.com. SHOW NOTES: Purchase Hold Me Instead: https://amzn.to/4msy8ST Andrea D'Alessio Author Site: https://andreadalessiobooks.com/ TSTL Substack: https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember the 7th grade classmate who snuck a dirty book into school? Of course you do. And guess what?! She’s today’s guest! Deanna Russo (a.k.a. Pe-TREE-ta) joins Becky to review the mind-and-time-bending romance, "Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon" by Annie Mare. Purchase Today’s Book: Ebook Paperback Kindle Audiobook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices