Book Chub
Welcome to “Book Chub”—the podcast where three curious readers dive into spicy romance fiction! As genre newcomers, we’re exploring steamy reads, romance tropes, and stories that captivate. Join us as we turn the pages of Barbarian Lover, a sci-fi fantasy of forbidden desire between a woman from Earth and a blue-skinned barbarian. New episodes weekly!
Episodes

May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
28 min
Inspired by Kiss of the Basilisk, this episode spirals into pure chaos. Jennie, Erin, and Jason follow the strangest tangents—basilisk boogers, sturdy cervix debates, the mystery of Figure 8, and party pranks gone wrong—plus a nostalgic detour into Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Buckle up.

Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
41 min
In Bear by Marian Engel, librarian Lou heads to a remote island to catalog books and ends up in a wildly unconventional relationship that’s equal parts literary and bizarre. Jennie, Erin, and Jason try to process it all, with side trips into bingo cards, Lord of the Rings, and the ever-present shadow of problematic exes.

Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
51 min
Is it a cocktail… or something a little more scandalous? Jennie, Erin, and Jason play a dangerous guessing game, trying to decide whether hilariously named items are mixed drinks or sex positions. Ever heard of a “Sister Tickle”? You will now. Come for the curiosity, stay for the chaos.

Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
34 min
Inspired by Kiss of the Basiliskby Lindsay Straube, this episode goes completely off the rails. Jennie, Erin, and Jason chase wild tangents—from Face/Off to Falcor, the rabbit, and the very important question: why is that position called “the Verhoeven”? Chaos guaranteed.

Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
1 hr 15 min
Jennie, Erin, and Jason take on Showgirls—and immediately question their life choices. Starring Elizabeth Berkley and directed by Paul Verhoeven, this infamous ride sparks a chaotic discussion on doggy show, nip sticks, and dip sticks. Regret has never been this entertaining

Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
59 min
After the devastating weasel incident leaves a trail of basilisk casualties, everyone is reeling. Evelyn eyes a shocking plan, Leo prepares for a wedding, and Tem calls on Kora’s power for a deadly strike against Rowe. But everything changes when Apollo makes a brutal choice to stop Caspen in Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack the chaos, plus Jose with an H, John Wick 2, and crypto bro Kings.

Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
51 min
Tem is thrust into the ultimate test: presiding over a brutal 12-man tournament where alliances, ambition, and desire collide. With Caspen in the mix, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason dive into the chaos, including the pod’s first Eiffel Tower, Basilisk HR training, and an unexpected number of pickle puns.

Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
1 hr 2 min
Tem finally learns how to petrify, but tensions rise with King Leo as the Basilisks demand she choose a champion from twelve contenders—including Caspen and his rival Rowe, now sporting a mysterious gilded upgrade. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss basilisk hospice care, preferred orifices, and the legend of the “flesh clarinet.”

Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026
1 hr 9 min
Tem tries to calm the commoners by inviting Gabriel to witness Basilisk culture up close, but heartbreak pushes her toward Apollo to learn the art of petrification. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack the fallout, from awkward nude beach trips to friend-zone makeouts and the horror of flashing the wrong Zoom call.

Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
1 hr 13 min
Rebellion is brewing as Tem’s bestie Gabriel sparks chaos with chicken-poop explosives, and sparks of another kind fly when Apollo gets closer while Caspen’s away hunting. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason break down the drama, the danger, and the political fallout of a crushing Mega 69 defeat.





