Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under
"Too Stupid to Live" is the smartest podcast to ever review romance novels $5 or less. It's basically if a comedy podcast fell in love with a romance novel podcast and had an unhinged and horny romance reader -- Becky Feldman -- hosting. Actually that's EXACTLY what it is. But it's so much more! The show also includes special episodes featuring your favorite and soon-to-be favorite romance authors talking about their latest books and careers. Come! (Happy endings guaranteed.)
Episodes
April 24, 2025 • 62 mins
It’s all about the sex scenes, baby! Author Noël Stark joins Becky to discuss her entertainment-industry (and-NOT-typical-Hollywood) romance “Love, Camera, Action”. She and Becky also chat about working in entertainment, the writing process, and how directors-of-photography are never NOT the sexiest one on set. (Sorry, George Clooney.)
LOVE CAMERA ACTION:
Paperback - https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/97988924204...
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April 15, 2025 • 85 mins
Olivia Rellim a.k.a. SARA PHOEBE MILLER checks into TSTL’s Monster M.A.S.H. Resort to review No Knot About It by Elliot Ason ($1.49), a novella that puts the HOT in HOTEL! But before their departure to the omegaverse, she chats with Becky about her new graphic novel You Belong Here.
BOOKS:
You Belong Here: (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9781250822307)
No Knot About It: (https://amzn.to/44a8xYS)
FOLLOW SARA:
Website: ...
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April 9, 2025 • 69 mins
Storyteller/author Margot Leitman has a lot of free time now, so obviously she HAD to be a guest on TSTL! She joins Becky to ask the IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about the kissy-kiss romance “Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-Up” Bree Livingston, $4.99.
SHOW NOTES:
TSTL on Bookshop.org! (https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcast
BOOK: Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-up: A Mistaken Identity Romance by Bree Livingston
Kindle: https://amzn.to/42AKM...
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March 27, 2025 • 100 mins
Hey baby! What’s sexier audio than TALKING about SEXY AUDIO? Mindy Marzec (This Fairy Tale Life) joins Becky to discuss their favorite audio erotica creators and stories!
SHOW NOTES:
Quinn (Mindy’s faves):
Naudio – (https://www.tryquinn.com/creators/naudio)
Anonyfun – (https://www.tryquinn.com/creators/anonyfun)
drRapture – (https://www.tryquinn.com/audio/drraptures-office-dom)
Follow Mindy (https://www.instagram.com/fairy...
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March 18, 2025 • 58 mins
Blair M. Shadows may have written as slow burn romance, but the HEAT is still scorching! On this episode of TSTL, Blair talks about her slow-burn yet CLIMACTIC story – the one she wrote ("CRYSTAL IRIS" – now available!) AND the one she LIVED when she finally decided to pursue writing.
SHOW NOTES:
Crystal Iris by Blair M. Shadows
Kindle (https://amzn.to/41hxles )
Paperback (https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/97...
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February 28, 2025 • 47 mins
Writer Rebecca Anne Nguyen joins Becky at “TSTL Studios” (i.e. her apartment but with a curtain) to discuss her experience narrating her fantastical, time-traveling, epic love story, The 23rd Hero.
SHOW NOTES:
Book: The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Anne Nguyen
Ebook
Audiobook (Now an Audie Finalist!)
Paperback
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February 18, 2025 • 77 mins
It’s a TALE as old as TIME: Beauty goes for the Beast… AND Gaston! And then Gaston and the Beast go for EACH OTHER! A practical FAIRYTALE of a human being, Mindy Marzec partakes in a different type of theme park… HER SMUT ERA! She joins Becky to discuss THE BEAST by Katee Robert ($4.99).
SHOW NOTES:
The Beast
Katee Robert· Ebook - (https://amzn.to/4jqrGLk)
· Audiobook (https://amzn.to/4h9Sm1j)
· Paperback (http...
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February 4, 2025 • 71 mins
Who could’ve PROPHESIZED this one?! Francesca from Under the Covers Book Blog joins the show to review, yes, a MOTHMAN romance! “Lessons with the Mothman” by Kathryn Moon ($3.99) is today’s subject so be sure to take notes. You can do that one-handed, right?
SHOW NOTES:
Under the Covers
· Under the Covers Book Blog: (https://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/)
· Under the Covers Community: (https://www.underthecoverscommuni...
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January 21, 2025 • 19 mins
Catch a special sneak peak of “Claimed By… TBD”, a fictional podcast series now available on TSTL’s Substack!
Subscribe to TSTL’s Substack: (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/)
Check out “Claimed by TBD”: (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/s/claimed-by-tbd)
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December 17, 2024 • 77 mins
The final show of 2024 is ready to MÉNAGE À TROIS your Hanukkah, baby!! The hilarious and brilliant comedian Gilli Nissim joins host Becky Feldman to review FEAST OF LOVE (0.99) by Ceri Grenelle. This short novella is a contemporary romance where THREE PEOPLE are “SPINNIN’ THAT DREIDEL”, if you catching that meaning. Enjoy!!
SHOW NOTES:
Book: Feast of Love by Ceri Grenelle – (https://amzn.to/3CRVjUX)
Live Show: We’re Gross at ...
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December 11, 2024 • 95 mins
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Oh, that VIBRATING is the sound of a TATTOO ARTIST working his MAGIC ON YOU. In this super special XX-but-not-XXX-Christmas episode, Amanda Sitko returns to discuss Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert ($3.99).
SHOW NOTES:
Blog: 2024 TSTL Faves (https://www.tstlpodcast.com/more-stupid-stuff/2024/12/9/2024-tstl-favorites)
Book: Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert:
Kindle: (https://amzn.to/4fKOnrC)
Audio: (https://amzn.to/4...
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December 2, 2024 • 68 mins
WOWZA! Is it HOT in here?! Author Brianne Gillen joins the show to talk about her latest Golden-Age-of-Hollywood rom-com meets paranormal romance My Favorite Leopard. She explains how 1930s screwball comedies inspired her, how she got started writing, and giving people the HEA they DESERVE!
Show Notes:
Giving Tuesday: Join Becky in supporting Tight Lipped, a national grassroots organization fighting for better care for people with ...
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November 19, 2024 • 75 mins
Is that a TENT-acle in your pants? Hell YES it is! The hilarious Mike Leffingwell (Two Dumb Lawyers) joins the show to discuss this SEA MONSTER of a romance: Nora’s Kraken by Leigh Miller ($3.99).
Show Notes:
Guest: Mike Leffingwell
· Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/mike_leffingwell/?hl=en)
· Two Dumb Lawyers - (https://www.instagram.com/twodumblawyers/?hl=en)
· TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_leffingwe...
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November 12, 2024 • 77 mins
Performer, writer, and Eric Northman lover Fiona Landers joins Becky as they dig their FANGS into The Lady Doc is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky ($3.99). Walk-ins WELCOME; hard-ons GUARANTEED!
Show Notes:
The Lady Doctor is a Vamp by Mindy Klasky
Kindle: (https://amzn.to/3O54ns8) ***
Paperback: (https://amzn.to/3YLeOG1) ***
Support TSTL on Buy Me a Coffee! (https://buymeacoffee.com/tstlpodcast)
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October 22, 2024 • 79 mins
Uh, headless horseman?! More like Headless HORN-DOG! Phillip Iscove (Podcast Like It’s…) makes a triumphant return to bring his Sleepy Hollow perspective to “Riding the Headless Horseman” ($2.99). Every single pun made in this episode is absolutely intended!
SHOW NOTES:
Book: Riding the Headless Horseman by Molly Likovich
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3zYh2ti
Audio: https://amzn.to/3UlnzVU
Paperback: https://amzn.to/4dYPOAI
T...
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October 8, 2024 • 60 mins
Filmmaker and co-host of JEWS ON FILM Daniel Zana joins Becky to review a Jewish romance that's even sweeter than honey drizzled on apples! They also talk movies, traditions, and "No One Wants This" as they analyze "Coming Home to You" by Rebecca Crawley. ($3.99).
SHOW NOTES:
Coming Home to You by Rebecca Crawley
ebook (https://amzn.to/4gILIzt)
paperback (https://amzn.to/47RLsdw)
Jews on Film on Apple Podcasts: https://podca...
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September 17, 2024 • 82 mins
You need don’t need a to be a WHIZ to know this episode is a BANGER! Much like the protagonist in today’s book, TSTL takes an interesting twist! Courtney Davis returns to review a book as popular in the perimenopausal world as the latest Kegel doohickey. Today, Courtney and Becky put aside the dino and Xmas erotica (FOR ONCE) to discuss Miranda July’s "All Fours".
Show Notes
Episode Page: (For links, book synopsis, and more!) http...
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August 27, 2024 • 64 mins
If you ever wondered if romance can save the/your world, THIS IS THE EP FOR YOU!!! Author Rebecca Anne Nguyen joins Becky to discuss her newest book, THE 23rd HERO. They also talk about writing sex scenes, not asking for permission to be a writer, and what it’s like recording your own audiobook! Bastion 4eva.
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Anne Nguyen!
Kindle
Audiobook (Get your free trial of Audible!)
Paperback...
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August 13, 2024 • 95 mins
Are YOU ready to be your TRUE DRAGON SELF?! Maybe a bit of MAGICAL pre-c*m will do the trick! Actor, writer, and podcast host Meghan Falcone (Seth and the City) joins the show to discuss Draco: An Alien Warrior Romance ($4.99).
SHOW NOTES:
(TSTL participates in Amazon Associates, an affiliate advertising program. Podcast creator may collect a small commission if consumers purchase via certain Amazon links. This is at no extra cost...
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July 24, 2024 • 71 mins
DREAMS DO C*M TRUE! Becky’s sexual fantasy (banging an orc) collides with her podcast-guest fantasy (the hosts of Doughboys)! Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger trade their golden forks for horny orcs to review the short story OFFERED BY THE ORC by Finley Fenn ($0.00.)
TODAY’S BOOK:
Finley Fenn Website
Offered by the Orc by Finley Fenn
SHOW NOTES:
Book: THE WIDOW AND THE ORCS
Kindle
Book: THE DUCHESS AND THE ORC
Kindle
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