Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under

Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under

There's nothing like a good romance novel. And there's definitely nothing like a cheap romance novel. On 'Too Stupid to Live' comedy writer/actor Becky Feldman along with a hilarious guest review romance novels that are $5 or less. Each episode is filled with naughty reviews, sexy excerpts and perceptive analysis on those steamy book covers.

Episodes

April 24, 2024 84 mins
Welcome to Horny Hospital where the only co-pay is STEAM, BABY!! Torry, host of Ready to be Petty and Ready to be Romanced, is back to give her SWOON-O-LOGICAL diagnosis on THE WORST GUY by Kate Canterbary ($4.99).    

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If it doesn’t go in your tum-tum… babe, you’re gonna have to LISTEN to hear the rest! The fantastic Erin Whitehead delays her sleep med alarm to review the blasphemously sexy SINNER by Sierra Simone, which is under one dollar (plus $5… eeek!)  

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Author Jennifer Wilck celebrates her birthday in this latest installment of Hot as Hell with TSTL! She talks Jewish romance and her latest book -- Matzah Ball Blues. She and Becky also discuss her career, the romance community, and what happens when you get those late-at-night story ideas.

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On Brand is ON TSTL! Ingenious co-hosts Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover give Harlequin their ON BRAND perspective as they join Becky to review PACK OF LIES by Charlie Adhara. (Ah, it was $1.99 at the time of purchase, but now it’s $9.99!*)

*Becky is SO, SO sorry about this. She feels jinxed. Is this what breaking the internet is?!

Show Notes:
Podcast: On Brand with Jon and Marisa
Book: Pack of Lies
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February 21, 2024 77 mins
The SHE who's the "she" in "She Reads Romance Books" LESLIE MURPHY joins the show to review THE GOOD GIRL by Nikki Sloane ($4.99).

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Amy REALLY likes being a romance author. And guess what? WE DO TOO! Today she joins Becky to discuss her latest book "At Her Service", working in Hollywood, and getting glammed up to WIN an AWARD!

Buy AT HER SERVICE today!
*These are affiliate links which help support the podcast! Too Stupid to Live is...
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December 20, 2023 71 mins
It’s your HORNY HOLIDAY WISH COME TRUE!! Jordan Morris returns to the show to talk about his upcoming graphic novel Youth Group. Then Jordan and Becky change course to discuss one grumpy although HUNKY Rudolph in Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais ($2.99).

SHOW NOTES*:

Book: Caribou’s Gift by Eve Langlais


Graphic Novel: Youth Group by Jordan Morris



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December 6, 2023 72 mins
Writer and tutor Nina Emkin finally makes use of her English degree by guesting on this ESTEEMED book review podcast! And since even aliens celebrate the holidays, Nina and Becky review the SEX-traterrestrial Hannukah romance “Whisked Away by the Alien” ($3.99).

Show Notes/Links to Purchase:
(Some links may be affiliates.)
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November 29, 2023 79 mins
It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99).

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(Some links are affiliate links! Thanks!)

Book: Amish Red Riding Hood
Podcast: Ye Olde Crime Podcast (Check out Becky on Can You Guess the Cramp Word)

Today...
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November 15, 2023 56 mins
Podcaster, Turkish TV connoisseur, and THE source for book recs Laura Yamin returns to the show to review the fraudulent romance novel (in many ways) -- THE OPPORTUNITY by Ian Schrauth (0.99).

SHOW NOTES:

Supplies: SmartLabels -- Easily catalog all your holiday decorations and more!

Book: The Opportunity by Ian Schrauth. (This is an affiliate link.)

Blog: What To Read Next

Podcast: Turkish TV Obsessed

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October 25, 2023 74 mins
Becky gets HO-spitable with Chris and Wah, the hosts of DocuSweeties! The three review MATING THE HUNTRESS by Talia Hibbert ($2.99) and become honorary Adofo sisters.

Purchase MATING THE HUNTRESS: https://amzn.to/48X0L4M

Listen to DocuSweeties: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docusweeties-with-chris-and-wah/id1636196864
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Live from her CAR… it’s ERIN LA ROSA!!!! Erin, more or less, got kicked her out of the house by her children. But what a blessing for you, lovely listeners! She’s back to talk about her new book PLOT TWIST and review the monster romance SEA CREATURES PREFER REDHEADS!

Purchase SIGNED COPIES of Erin’s Books here: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/product/erin-la-rosa-signed-books

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September 20, 2023 70 mins
Actress/comedian/"FISH-head" RENIE RIVAS joins the show to review a romance we WISH would put more "YUM" in our "aquarium"... IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. They review KISS ME AT MIDNIGHT ($3.99) by Lucinda Whitney.

Purchase "Kiss Me at Midnight"

Ebook: https://amzn.to/3RxLkK5
Audio: https://amzn.to/48isxZ5
Paperback: https://amzn.to/46fBT66
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September 5, 2023 68 mins
Content Notice: Today’s episode is the Jewish romance podcast crossover you ALWAYS DREAMED OF! Raizel and Malya, hosts of The Hanukkah Erotica Book Club, join Becky to discuss Higher: A Butch for Butch Romance by Roz Alexander ($3.99).

Purchase Higher by Roz Alexander: https://amzn.to/3R0rXJ2
Listen to the Hanukkah Erotica Book Club
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August 23, 2023 50 mins
Author Anna Gomez does THE most important one MUST do when coming back from vacation – being a guest on Too Stupid to Live! She talks her new book "My Goodbye Girl", writing as therapy, and much more!

Never forget: The strongest women are the dumbest.

Check out “My Goodbye Girl” by Anna Gomez!
Digital: https://books2read.com/MyGoodbyeGirl
Paperback: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9781645482086
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August 1, 2023 74 mins
Now THIS BASEBALL BAD BOY can come to OUR DUGOUTS any day! Comedy writer Amy Rhodes joins the show to discuss the sports-themed romance 'Jock Blocked' ($4.99).

Jock Block on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6hJvAtc

Show Notes: TSTLpodcast.com/episodes
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July 11, 2023 63 mins
Oh this isn’t your “Danny and Sandy” high school romance. Trade in your jazz hands for the RAW EMOTION that is LOVE between two teenagers. Who are SO DEEP. And who are way more mature than your 30-something host. Comedian Nicky Urban joins the show to review the high school (bully!) romance Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas. ($3.99).

Punk 57 on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0s6enkC

Show Notes: https://www.tstlpodcast.com/episodes
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It's My Worst Date… in SPACE?! The hilarious Keegan Winfield and Christina Conner (co-hosts, My Worst Date podcast) join the show to answer the MOST IMPORTANT question of all time: What happens when a super chill and easygoing person gets ABDUCTED BY ALIENS?! Today we're reviewing "Renegade Love" ($2.99) by Ann Aguirre! Purchase “Renegade Love”: https://a.co/d/2afWhKg Purchase “With Every Memory” (today’s sponsor!): https://...
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Not MY fae king!!! Actor, writer, and Dungeon Master Amy Vorpahl brings her fantasy/D&D expertise to discuss the romance Dance of the Forest King by Alessa Thorn ($4.99). FINALLY, a book that knows what boning a fae king is ACTUALLY like! Dance of the Forest King: https://a.co/d/bsUfo0N
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Is it possible to have one of the NICEST discussions about a book called THE NOT SO NICE GIRL?! HELL YES it is! Author Skye McDonald returns to the show to discuss her upcoming release and so much more! And dare I say, this Hot as Hell with TSTL ep is pretty GROOVY!!! (Oops, wrong era.) PRE-ORDER THE NOT SO NICE GIRL TODAY! https://a.co/d/2blgciM
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