Welcome to the first of many installments in the Sibling Spice Chronicles – a segment where dedicated romantasy scholar Kaina “forces” her brother Tyson to confront the world of shadow daddies, faerie porn, and ham wallets (MONGO IS APPALLED). In this episode, we tackle the elephant in the room: Is it weird for a brother and sister to talk about smut? Probably, but we’re going there. We dive deep into how the male and female gaze present themselves in fiction, roast the absolute worst synonyms for anatomy during Billboards vs. Bodice Rippers, discuss how other cultures approach sex, and so much more. Don’t worry, it’s not all “velvet wrapped steel” jokes. We get vulnerable about how our upbringing shaped our perception of sexuality, diving into double standards, Christian guilt, and why reading smut might be the healthiest, most ethical alternative to the porn industry. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or simply curious, tune into our conversation for a candid, entertaining discussion.

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains some spoilers (discussion of relationship dynamics between major characters) for the following books: A Court of Thorns of Roses series, Stormlight Archive, Mistborn Arc 2, When the Moon Hatched

• Intro Music: Synthetic Prayer by JKN Music
• Fan Art: @chorazinex (we’re pretty sure…mostly)
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Note: This episode is a candid, humorous exploration of intimate media and cultural attitudes. Viewer discretion is advised for explicit language and mature themes.

What happens when you take a brother and sister who grew up in a cult, give them unrestricted access to the internet, and hand them microphones? You get the brain-child of two siblings where a fire breathing bitch queen, gunslinging allomancers, and an apocalyptic AI with a foot fetish collide. Join the hosts of Cosmic Donut Holes as we peel back the layers on who we are, why our logo is a meatball wearing a tiara, and why we believe fiction is the truest way to not only understand ourselves – but reality itself.

This isn’t just another bookish podcast; it’s a sanctuary for those who use stories to learn, escape, and find their people. We bridge the gap between the intricate magic of Brandon Sanderson to the chaos of Matt Dinniman, all grounded in real, honest conversation. Join us on a tour of our literary favorites as we unpack why Dungeon Crawler Carl is actually a philosophical masterpiece, why The Dark Tower is THAT BOOK, and why Kaina thinks about Throne of Glass every single day. Buckle up, Crawler—the donut hole is deep. Expect laughter, unfiltered opinions on fictional politics, and the kind of smut discussions only siblings can have. If you’re looking for a community that gets your specific brand of weird, welcome home. Hit subscribe, grab a donut (or a meatball), and let’s explore a multiverse (or two).

• Intro Music: Synthetic Prayer by JKN Music
• Fan Art: @levi_cleeman_art
• Watch us on YouTube, and listen to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Follow Kaina on TikTok @cosmerecat for more Cosmic Donut Holes content!
• Business email: [email protected]