We’re getting behind the mic with voice actor and audiobook narrator Robb Moreira

Robb gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the world of audiobook narration - from creating character voices and nailing different accents to working with authors, interacting with fans, and figuring out just how much freedom a narrator actually gets when bringing a character to life.

Of course, we also had to get into the important stuff: narrating spicy scenes, some of the wild things he’s had to say behind the mic, fan interactions, signature lines, and the characters that have stuck with him long after recording ended.

Plus, we talk about the emotional side of narrating heavier scenes, the chaos of recording a podcast when technology decides not to cooperate, and plenty of other unfiltered tangents along the way.

Basically: audiobooks, accents, spice, behind-the-scenes secrets, and a whole lot of chaos. Our kind of episode.

Luke joins us for his first appearance on The True Smut Podcast, and absolutely nothing is off limits.

We kick things off talking about Stephen King, horror books, audiobooks, and why a good narrator can completely change a reading experience. From haunted hotels and horror movies to temperature debates and feral questions, things spiral pretty quickly.

Then...well...it turns into exactly what you'd expect from True Smut. We dive into ridiculous "would you rather" scenarios, questionable loyalty tests, cult leaders, sports rivalries, bizarre kinks, hygiene debates, and plenty of conversations that should probably never leave the group chat.

If you've ever wondered what happens when you put our chaos together with a guy who's willing to answer every unhinged question we throw at him, this episode is for you.

This week we're catching up after Addie's vacation, talking about her new hair, and admitting how (not) on track we are with our reading goals. We pick our books for the month, plan a buddy read, and somehow end up spiraling into one of our favorite debates: when should books become movies or TV shows... and when should Hollywood just leave them alone?

We chat about the adaptations we're excited for, the ones we're nervous about, whether some stories work better as a series than a movie, and why cliffhangers should honestly be illegal. We also talk LitRPG Con plans, meeting listeners in person, trying new genres, and tease what's coming up on the podcast.

Basically, it's another chaotic catch-up full of books, opinions, and us getting completely sidetracked—just the way we like it.

This week, we're throwing the outline out the window and embracing complete chaos. We play a round of Smash or Pass, somehow end up debating pet rocks, tampons, denim, yachts, vacation homes, alcohol enemas (yes, really), and whether eating scabs is weird. Nothing is off limits.

Between technical difficulties, roasting each other over our filler words, and somehow circling back to books every five minutes, we also chat about our latest reads, book recommendations, upcoming podcast guests, book club plans, and the conventions we're excited for.

Oh, and if you've ever wanted to hear us debate tongue action vs. degradation, pick between Garrett and Dean, or witness us completely derail an entire conversation over absolutely nothing... this episode is for you.

Grab a drink, lower your expectations for staying on topic, and come join the chaos.

Monster romance has officially entered the chat, and we're bringing in reinforcements. This week we're joined by TikTok creator Molly to dive headfirst into the weird, wild, and surprisingly wholesome world of monster romance.

We talk about what actually counts as a monster romance (because apparently not everyone agrees), the different subgenres—from aliens and demons to shifters and everything in between—and our favorite recommendations for anyone monster-curious. Along the way, we debate whether certain creatures deserve the "monster" label, clear up some very questionable assumptions about height and...other measurements, and somehow end up discussing monster-shaped dildos and potential brand deals.

Whether you're a seasoned monster romance reader or you're still wondering why people are thirsting over minotaurs, this episode is full of book recommendations, hot takes, laughs, and enough chaos to convince you to add at least one monster romance to your TBR.

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This week we're recapping everything we read in June, deciding which books were actually worth the hype, and (once again) attempting to create a realistic July TBR...that we'll probably ignore. We debate what makes a book an automatic yes, discuss audiobook narrators we're completely incapable of saying no to, spiral over some highly anticipated upcoming releases, and somehow turn picking our next buddy read into a full-blown event. Will we actually stick to the list this month? History says no.

On this episode of True Smut, Essie and Addie kick things off with introductions, chaotic reading preferences, and the kind of unhinged book conversations you’d expect from two girls who spend way too much time reading smut. From "cheating" scandals and revenge buddy reads to audiobook obsessions and wild theories about how a book is going to end, absolutely nothing stays on track for long.

The chaos only escalates as the conversation spirals into questionable terminology, cursed definitions, and debates no one asked for — including “Eskimo Brothers,” “Tunnel Buddies”, "duck dives", and whatever the hell a “minivan” is supposed to mean. Add in random life updates, TikTok plans, doctor appointment avoidance, and the usual oversharing, and you’ve got another completely unserious episode of True Smut.

This episode is a chaotic mix of taboo book talk, unhinged opinions, and us absolutely exposing ourselves through one-star reviews. We kick things off talking controversial reads, book conventions, and our ongoing battle with microphone issues before diving headfirst into some truly wild one-star book reviews.

We get into the differences between how men and women react to spicy books, the things readers pretend don’t bother them, and why some books make people clutch their pearls while the rest of us immediately add them to our TBR. From awkward Starbucks moments to defending “problematic” books, we’re talking all things taboo, hilarious, and slightly concerning.

We also chat about mafia obsession, trademark drama in the book world, upcoming releases we’re already emotionally attached to, and the books we cannot stop thinking about. Basically: chaos, laughter, questionable opinions, and way too much excitement over fictional men. As always.

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This episode starts exactly how you’d expect from us… with technical difficulties, chaotic microphones, and a full discussion about embracing natural curly hair. Naturally, that spirals into talking about nose rings, podcast struggles, and trying to keep our lives together for five minutes.

Once we finally get semi-functional, we dive into this spicy read, the series as a whole, and whether these books really work as standalones. We break down Garrett and Mia, debate the red flags, and somehow end up unlocking childhood memories about American Girl Dolls and Barbies along the way.

The conversation gets deeper as we talk about online relationships, emotional cheating, truth talks, and the messy gray areas of connection and loyalty. Of course, we also get into the taboo elements of the book, rate the book boyfriend potential, discuss whether the plot actually plots, and finish things off with audiobook thoughts, reading plans, and our usual unhinged final remarks.

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This week Essie & Addie are recapping the books that wrecked us, surprised us, and made us question our reading choices. We’re talking Heartless, Nocticadia, Sicko, Confessions of a Wildflower, and Addie’s current adventure through Daggermouth — because apparently we love red flags and emotional damage around here.

We’re also chatting book boyfriend energy, judging books by their covers (because yes, we apparently do it), current reading goals, audiobook life, Kindle discoveries that somehow made us feel 87 years old, and what chaos June may have in store. Plus the truly important topics… random life tangents, pets, and a cat named Donut.

Come hang out while we discuss what we read, what we’re reading, and what books may be ruining our lives next.

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