I Read Something Bad
Episodes
030 The Escapism Episode: Why Reading Romance Isn't the Real Issue
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today your matron saints of spice are tackling the topic of escapism—because apparently reading our silly little books is unhealthy coping, but plan...
029 Quicksilver by Callie Hart
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re diving into Callie Hart’s Quicksilver.Topics Covered:* Why Zilvaren’s city structure is secretly showing us exactly how power keeps ...
028 FMCs of the Bible: Mary Magdalene
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re diving into Mary Magdalene—the biblical FMC who got completely wrecked by centuries of patriarchal mythmaking that turned her from “...
027 The Legacy Series by Melissa K. Roehrich (Book 4)
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re wrapping up Melissa K. Roehrich’s Legacy series with Dawn of Chaos and Fury.We’re unpacking how churches structure everything around...
026 Why is Christian Art So Bad?
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today your Matron Saints of Spice are tackling the ever-controversial question of why so much Christian art feels thin, didactic, and aesthetically we...
025 The Legacy Series (Books 1-3) by Melissa K. Roehrich
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Power Corrupts, Patriarchy Polices, and Why We’re All Rooting for the DragonsToday Kate, Liz, and Sarah are diving into their first dark romantasy s...
024 Wicked
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!Today we have a special guest—Brooklyn Stephens from We Choose Welcome—to talk about Wicked and why the people who refuse to watch it...
023 A Queen This Fierce and Deadly by Stacia Stark
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today your Matron Saints of Spice are wrapping up Stacia Stark’s Kingdom of Lies series with book four, where Prisca finally gets her crown and we’...
022 A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today your matron saints of spice are diving into book three of Stacia Stark’s Kingdom of Lies series, where Prisca is processing trauma while every...
021 The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today your matron saints of spice are breaking down Taylor Swift’s latest album The Life of a Showgirl. We’re unpacking the false binary of “lit...
020 FMCs of the Bible: Deborah and Jael
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today your matron saints of spice are putting our literary lens on some biblical badasses who deserve way more airtime than they get—Jael and Debora...
019 A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty by Stacia Stark
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're diving into book two of Stacia Stark's Kingdom of Lies series, where Prisca's relationship with time becomes a metaphor for everything we'...
018 Author Interview with Stacia Stark
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're absolutely thrilled to have Stacia Stark, author of the Kingdom of Lies series we've been obsessing over. Join your Matrons Saints of Spic...
017 A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, matron saints of spice! Today we're diving into Stacia Stark's Kingdom of Lies series, starting with A Court This Cruel and Lovely. We'r...
016 Angels, Demons, Fear, and Fantasy Books
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today your Matron Saints of Spice are tackling the supernatural drama that has evangelicals clutching their pearls over fictional wizards while pourin...
015 A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate, Sarah, and Liz are back with A Court of Silver Flames, where we discover that Nesta Archeron isn't just the "unlikable" sister—she's actually ...
014 Reading Fiction for Formation
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kate, Sarah, Liz, and special guest Dr. Sandra Glahn (author of Nobody's Mother) as they explore the vital connection between fiction, biblical l...
013 A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate, Sarah, and Liz are back, diving into "A Court of Wings and Ruin" where we discover that Sarah J. Maas isn't just giving us sexy faeries with win...
012 Sex, Shame & Spicy Books
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kate, Sarah, Liz, and special guest Rebecca Lindenbach (co-author of The Great Sex Rescue and She Deserves Better) as we dive into the wildly con...
011 Biblical Poetry for Spiritual Liberation with Poet Grace Kelley
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode for Holy Week!Join Kate, Sarah, Liz, and special guest Grace Kelley (actual poet, not the princess) as we dive into the world of bibli...
010 A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) by Sarah J. Maas
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kate, Sarah, and Liz as we dive into A Court of Mist and Fury, where we're discovering that this isn't just about sexy faeries with wings (though...
009 Imagination as a Revolutionary Act
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today your Matron Saints of Spice are diving into why imagination gets treated like the awkward cousin of faith — even when it's the secret ingredie...
008 A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your Matron Saints of Spice are back, and this time we're diving headfirst into the thorny world of Sarah J. Maas! 💫Join Kate, Sarah, and Liz as we...
007 Silly Little Books
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your Matron Saints of Spice are back, and we're unpacking the side-eye your TBR pile gets from society! Join Kate, Liz, Sarah, Jenai, and special gues...
006 Part 2 | Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your favorite “heretical” romantasy novel and settle in, because we're back for round two of theological dragon-riding shenanigans! In this e...
005 Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Through the lens of Rebecca Yarros's Onyx Storm, we explore questions about faith, scripture, and community. Starting with reflections on finding surp...
004 Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving deeper than Violet's bond with Tairn (and that's saying something) into the deliciously complex world of War College pol...
003 What Women Want
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, your Matron Saints of Spice are diving into the steamy world of women's desires (don't worry - we warned the prayer chain). From purity culture...
002 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IIn anticipation of the third installment of the Empyrean Series, we’re diving deep into the book that spawned a thousand spicy romantasy book obses...
001 Introducing I Read Something Bad
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Find us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify💬 Leave your rating or review to help more people join our “silly little book” chatWhat happens when a...
Trailer
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I Read Something Bad is where spicy fantasy novels meet spiritual formation.We're the podcast for everyone who's ever felt like they needed to hide th...