Blush - Good Wine, Naughty Books, Naughtier Conversations
Episodes
Dark Romance, Kinks & Hockey Mafia with Samantha Barrett
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dark romance fans, this one’s for you. 💋 On this episode of Blush, Kelly sits down with dark romance author and Heathens and Heartbreakers attend...
Unplugged: The Art of Dark Romance with M. Violet
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blush, Kelly and Branden continue their Heathens and Heartbreakers special series and sit down with dark romance author M. Violet for a w...
Healing Through Fiction (and Other Dangerous Ideas) with Lucy Smoke
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blush, we spiral (lovingly) with Heathens and Hearbreakers attending author Lucy Smoke over dry red wine, dark romance, and the messiness...
🔥 Writing Spice, Dating Chaos & Unfiltered Confessions | Blush ft. Madi Danielle
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of our special Heathens and Heartbreakers Author Series, things get cozy, chaotic, and a little unfiltered as we sit down with romance au...
📚 Writing Cozy Worlds: Amy Oliveira on Omegaverse, Identity & Romance
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blush, host Kelly settles in for a cozy, candid, and delightfully unhinged chat with author Amy Oliveira—and yes, we absolutely go ther...
Books, BDSM & Blush-Worthy Secrets with L. Clara
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romance, kinks, coffee, and chaos? Yes, please. On this episode of Blush, hosts Kelly and Branden welcome the fabulous L. Clara to talk all things lov...
Flirting, Fantasy & Feminism: A Blush Conversation with Coral Alejandra Moore
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blush, hosts Kelly and Branden sit down with author Coral Alejandra Moore to explore the seductive, emotional, and character-driven...
Cocktails, Kinks, & Killer Stories with Riva Frye
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pour yourself a cocktail and buckle up—this week, the Blush hosts get delightfully unfiltered with dark romance author Riva Frye, whose novels If Lo...
Part Two: Consent, Kink, and Aftercare with Paul Faust
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If part one pulled back the velvet curtain, part two takes you straight into the beating heart of Torture Garden. Paul Faust returns to the Blush Podc...
Part One: Inside the World of Torture Garden with Paul Faust
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens behind the velvet ropes at the world’s most infamous fetish party? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Paul Faust—preside...
Writing Without Fear: Inside Dark Romance with Black Rose
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Blush Podcast, Kelly and Branden sit down with debut indie author Black Rose to peel back the curtain on the world of dark romance. From ...
SEASON 2 EPISODE 14: Beguiled with author Fay Messina
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blushing Over Battle Scenes & Book Boyfriends with Fay MessinaFantasy author Fay Messina joins us to dish on her debut novel Beguiled—an urban f...
SEASON 2 EPISODE 13.5: Naughty Narratives with Dana Morris
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moans, Mics & Unsexy Words: Dana Morris Gets Real About Romance Narration What do spicy romance, sci-fi fantasy, and unsexy words have in common? ...
SEASON 2 EPISODE 13: A Summer Hang with LO Gold 🍸🖤
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things get boozy and bold as Kelly and Branden mix up their favorite summer cocktails and dive headfirst into the deliciously dark world of romance wi...
SEASON 2 EPISODE 12: Author Lexi Gray
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sizzling Secrets, Steamy Stories & a Game of 'Never Have I Ever' with Author Lexi GrayThings get spicy in this episode of Blush as host Kelly sits...
Season 2 Episode 11.5: Naughty Narratives with Cole Eubanks
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of Naughty Narratives, Kelly chats with audiobook narrator and voice actor Cole Eubanks, who went from shy kid to mic master. They...
Season 2 Episode 11: The Secrets We Hide
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this spicy episode of Blush Podcast, Kelly and Branden dive headfirst into Berlin Wick’s steamy debut novel, The Secrets We Hide—and trust us, ...
Season 2 Episode 10: Wolf Mountain with Mika Rayne
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kelly and Branden as they welcome special guest author Mika Rayne. The conversation explores Mika's writing journey, her recent works, and the th...
Season 2 Episode 9: Pucking Around
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drinks and Double Penetration! In this episode of the Blush Podcast, hosts Kelly and Branden dive into 'Pucking Around' by Dr. Emily Rath, a Why Choos...
Season 2 Episode 8.5: Naughty Narratives with Hel
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kelly for the next installment of Naughty Narratives! In this episode, Hel, an audiobook narrator, shares her journey from dark fantasy to romanc...
Season 2 Episode 8: Bad For You with Monica James and her Unicorn
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Kelly and Penny as they welcome author Monica James and her partner, affectionately referred to as 'the unicorn.' The conversation dives in...
Season 2 Episode 7: Kalista Neith and Corvin King
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Blush, hosts Kelly and Penny welcome author Kalista Neith and narrator Corvin King. They discuss the intricacies of writing and nar...
Season 2 Episode 6.5: Naughty Narratives with Branden Davis-Butler and E.M. Wylde
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second special Naughty Narratives episode, of the Blush Podcast, host Kelly engages in a lively conversation with narrators Branden Davis-Butle...
Season 2 Episode 6: Ransom and Ruin with S.E. Zell
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Blush Podcast, hosts Kelly and Penny dive into the steamy world of romance novels, exploring personal preferences in relationsh...
Season 2 Episode 5: THE COVEN with Special Guest Host Branden Davis-Butler
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly welcomes guest host Branden Davis-Butler! The conversation starts with the usual wine tasting segment - where they compare thei...
Season 2 Episode 4.5: Naughty Narratives with Natasha Verna
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kelly for the first installment of Naughty Narratives! She interviews audiobook narrator Natasha Verna, exploring her journey into voice acting, ...
Season 2 Episode 4: Scythe & Sparrow with Brynne Weaver
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Blush Podcast, hosts Kelly and Penny welcome author Brynne Weaver and discuss various themes surrounding her new book, Scythe &...
Quicksilver
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively conversation, Kelly and Penny delve into various topics, including their experiences with wine tasting, humorous anecdotes, and a detai...
Pestilence
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny forgo the wine for some herbal treats and have a great time chatting about this first installment in the apocalyptic fantasy series by...
Zodiac Academy
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny kick off season two discussing the first book in the Zodiac Academy series! Join in on their irreverent discussion about this ultra po...
Indie Author Summer: Break for Me
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny finish off their Indie Author Summer with a flourish - discussing Break for Me - an action-packed dark romance thriller by Ember Nicol...
Indie Author Summer: Corrupt Shadows
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny have a deliciously devilish good time with author CM Hutton and voice actor Kayden Lukakis discussing the super dark and steamy Corrup...
Indie Author Summer: Like Father Like Slaughter
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny have a Blush Pool Party with author Tylor Paige and Freaky Book Bees podcast host Christen to discuss Tylor's novella Like Father Like...
Butcher & Blackbird Special Summer Re-Release!
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny are celebrating the Butcher & Blackbird movie news with a special re-release of their Butcher & Blackbird episode, including a...
Indie Author Summer: The Devil's Hunt
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny take you on a whirlwind tour through E.L. Emkey's The Devil's Hunt - a super cool dark romance along the lines of The Ritual and The H...
Indie Author Summer: Love Hard
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny have a great time with author Monica James discussing her fictionalized memoir Love Hard and many other topics - from making up new sp...
Unleashing Chaos
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Season One Finale, and Kelly and Penny couldn't have picked a better way to celebrate, chatting with fan favorites Crystal and Felicity about...
Audiobook Narrator Katie Thompson
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny sit down with audiobook narrator Katie Thompson to chat all things audio - books, skinny dipping, naughty Tupperware, and more! Plus t...
Irresistible Trouble
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kelly and Penny as they discuss this homerun of a rom com by Pippa Grant about a notoriously single baseball player and the pop star who steals h...
Hungry is the Night
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
The Pieces Left Behind
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: Sections of the interview in this episode contain candid discussions of mental health (12:20-15:26) and sexual assault (15:34-16:18)....
The Beast
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
Promises & Pomegranates
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
Hawke
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
The Witch Collector
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
Lessons with X: Shibari Pirate and Ropes Expert
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
Icebreaker
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
Gild
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
A Daughter Forged in Fire
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
Salt Kiss
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerme...
Trust Fall
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny have a great time with their wine and an even better time talking all things Trust Fall with author Ariana St. Claire! They discuss th...
Butcher & Blackbird
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please note this episode was recorded in February, before any allegations had been brought forth. We do briefly discuss Joe Arden in a positive manner...
Expanded Roster
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny have some bubbly this week to go along with the beverage of choice for the characters in this angsty but very steamy why choose baseba...
Electric Idol
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny have some delicious love-themed wines to go along with their chat about Electric Idol by Katee Robert, a super hot and spicy reimagini...
Queen Takes Knights
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode is brought to you by Vin312 Winery in Chicago!Kelly and Penny thoroughly enjoy their fantastic wines from Warner at Vin312, while they di...
Squeak
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny trade in the wine this week for some tasty edible treats to get in the right mindset for discussing this wild ride of a book - Squeak ...
Black Sheep
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny take you on a wild ride this week with Black Sheep by Alexa Harlowe and Brynne Weaver, a super(bly hot and naughty) book about a seria...
Dreadful
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny enjoy some bakery themed wines to coincide with their book of choice this week, Dreadful by Greer Rivers. Jump into the super dark, gr...
Descending into Madness
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Penny and Kelly have some delicious holiday wines from Chateau Chantal to pair with this wild winter wonderland tale that is a spicy mashup of Alice i...
The Seven Month Itch
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny once again have a blast with their wines and even have a tutorial about tying cherry stems with their tongues before discussing the up...
Brutal Prince
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny both really enjoy their wines this week (Penny maybe a bit too much; but is there really such a thing?) as they talk about all the way...
Kings of Quarantine
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny enjoy some of their favorite wines from the lockdown period while they take on the Everlake boys with Tatum as they discuss Kings of Q...
Bound and Barbed
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Penny and Kelly get really excited at how well their wines from Vampire Vineyards coordinate with their book this week as they get their blood pumping...
Pen Pal
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny go in depth with their wine discussion and delve deep into this super hot, intense, mysterious book by J.T. Geissinger. Lots of wetnes...
Slash or Pass
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Halloween, Kelly and Penny coordinate their spooky wines with their discussion of the slasher/horror movie homage Slash or Pass by Ty...
Until I Get You
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny have so much fun with this episode! Wines themed to go with the subject of the book, Kelly discusses her fandom of hockey in general (...
The Wolf and the Wildflower
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly and Penny get down and dirty with their wines, and Scythe and Aster, when they discuss the deliciously dark and sexy tale of The Wolf and the Wi...
Birthday Girl
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If a coming of age/age-gap/cheating boyfriend/warm fuzzies emotional/hot construction worker book is what you want, Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas ...
The Devil of London
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whew! Penny and Kelly get a little slap happy as they dive deep into the bottle and deeper into the world of Khaos and Aderyn in this super intense an...
Does It Hurt
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Important - check content warning at the end of the episode notes.We enjoy our wine immensely this episode while we discuss Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carl...
From Blood and Ash
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Episode! We drink fun wine and talk (gush) about Hawke and Poppy in Jennifer L. Armentrout's first book in the Blood and Ash series.