The world of romance movies and books is marketed predominantly to women, and yet is often seen as less than ‘real’ art. Loz is the apprentice, she has avoided romance entertainment most of her life. Em is the master, she’s a life-long lover of the genre. Together they are on a journey to discover, celebrate, (and often disagree!) about the movies and books of this complex, spicy, misunderstood, and yet deeply satisfying genre. Insta: @soulmatesandsmut Email: soulmatesandsmut@gmail.com Music ...
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Em is back and we’re excited to talk about this brand new rom-com starring two ridiculously good looking stars. No Hatha-hate here! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Join Loz and Guest Em: Bec, as we thoroughly interrogate the power and the passion of this millennial classic. #eldermillennial Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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She's back! Em returns and chats to Loz all about their recent adventures in Ireland and of course the movie P.S. I Love You Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join me and Special Guest Em: Ruby, as we try to figure out this beach side mystery. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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It's our 50th episode! Join Loz and Guest Em: Ellen as we revel in the beauty and laughs of Notting Hill. It's been 25 years since this classic came to our screens and spoiler alert - it's still amazing. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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BookTok has done it again! Join Loz and Guest Em: Carrie as we discuss this fresh and floral delight. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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The year is 2002. The fashion is business chic with low-rise waists and the iPhone hasn't been invented yet. Join Loz and Guest Em: Brooke on this crazy, sexy, cool adventure. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Dragon smut. It's taking over the world (TikTok). Loz finally learns what all the hype is about with returning Guest Em: Gayatri! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Join us as we do a recap of all of the movies and books we talked about in 2023, and then take on the difficult task of adjusting our leaderboards. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Still reeling from the discovery that she is on Santa's naughty list, Em is annoyed by everyone and everything. Meanwhile, Loz is delighted to be investigating the human condition, pickles and rollerskating. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Join us for lots of laughs as we discuss the Christmas romance, A Christmas Prince (2017). Does Em know the names of the main characters? Why is Loz furious about a hairpin? All will be revealed! Bonus: find out if Em is on Santa's naughty or nice list Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut…
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Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
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Join us for more more teenage angst. Em repeatedly describes us as old hags but Loz knows that can't be right because we're so young, hip and cool... Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
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It's YA Month! Join us as we head back to High School and revisit the 2018 Netflix hit, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Em is away so we have a special guest host! Join Loz and Gayatri on this romance fantasy sci-fi mystery adventure. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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How many times can Loz cry in a single episode? Join us as we discuss About Time (2013) and find out for yourself! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane
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Welcome back to the Mhairi fan club! Join us for this very personal episode as we discuss average men and the loves of your life. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Does going into a movie with a negative aura affect the way you view it? Would you rather be a Hobbit or a Jedi? We're asking the big questions today on the pod. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Em doesn't know what month it is, and Loz has 3 pages of notes.. It's just another day on Soulmates & Smut! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Our first Aussie rom-com! It's got heart, it's got community and it's got Loz questioning what happened to Em?! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
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Join us on a swashbuckling adventure into Victorian England with a book that asks the question - what if women (pirates) were in charge? Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Austen.. again? Today we're talking about the 1996 classic - the Gwyneth one. See how this adaptation fairs alongside Austen's other works. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Things are getting steamy on and off the ice! Join us as we explore the world of sports romance. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join us as we discuss Em's Hallmark heartthrob boyfriend, Luke MacFarlane! Oh, and we also discuss the movie. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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The Raven and The Rose by Virginia Henley
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To round out 80s month, join us as we discuss a classic bodice ripper. If you’re a history nerd who loves royal scandal, this is the ep for you! CW: rape, homophobia, racism Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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We're heading back to the 80's with this rom-com classic. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Join us as we arrive at the same conclusion whilst starting from wildly different positions! Stay to hear Em teach Loz some Irish slang. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join us as we enter the World of Crazy Rich Asians (2018). There is glitz, glam, fabulous parties and romance (?). Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
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Join us on a surprising and delightful trip to Bright Falls. There may be only one room at the inn, but there are four strong, smart, complex women trying to figure it all out. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Season 2 kicks off with the newest rom com to hit our screens, Your Place or Mine! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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We take a walk down memory lane of all the books and movies that made us laugh, made us cry, made us mad, and made us hot under the collar in 2022! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Our final episode for 2022! Thanks for listening, we love having you along for the ride. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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What happens when there is no Loz? Join Em with extra special guests Brad & Molly from Home for Hallmark to find out Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
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(AKA: You And Me On Vacation) Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join us for nothing but good vibes as we discuss the true love story that is The Big Sick (2017). Bonus content: Taylor Swift conspiracy theories Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join us for the final episode of Spooky Season where we talk witches, superpowers, talking cats, and most importantly, Alien Daddies. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join us as we discuss the box office hit, Twilight (2008) and we answer one of life’s biggest questions: Team Edward or Team Jacob? Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join us as we discuss Hi-there’s and Hoohahs, and find out why Em’s husband ruined this book for Loz… Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Join us as we discuss The Vow (2012), but stay for the deep dives into: Fedoras, Farts and Amnesia (lol). Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Remember in the last ep when Em told us this podcast is ruining her life? False alarm. We had so much fun discussing The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. Topics include (but are not limited to): Alien Daddies. Therapy. Aussie slang. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Join us to find out what Pete Davidson’s BDE, late stage capitalism, and Magic Mike have to do with our movie of the month, Set It Up (2018). Bonus content: Em proclaiming that “this podcast is ruining my life!”. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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You’ve heard of mansplaining but listen as Loz discovers Em-splaining. Will Em ‘persuade’ Loz to change her rating?! Join us for the last ep of Jane Austen month. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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In our first episode for Jane Austen month, we dive into Pride & Prejudice (2005). Em has never been more nervous. Will the podcast survive if Loz trashes her beloved Austen?! Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
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Has Loz met the perfect man? Does Em know what is happening in this book? Find out on this very NSFW episode as we discuss Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. TW // discussions of sex Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Need some sweetness in your life? Join us as we swoon over Meg and Tom in You’ve Got Mail (1998). Bonus content: deep 90s nostalgia. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
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To wrap up Classics Month, we’re talking about the book that launched the modern romance genre - The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Content Warning: discussions of sexual assault and violence. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Classics month is here! We’re going way back to 1961 to talk about the cult classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Welcome to the Mhairi McFarlane fan club! Join us on this love-fest as we discuss our new favourite, Last Night. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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Like pretty much every other person on earth, Loz has now watched The Notebook! Join us as we do a deep-dive of this romance classic (and unsurprisingly, there are some VERY strong opinions). Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
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Join Loz & Em for a steamy NSFW episode where they discuss the modern queer romance "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston. Topics covered: Their love of Mardi Gras, PowerPoint Presentations and Flightless Birds. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmutAv Soulmates & Smut
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If reality feels a bit sad or scary right now, take a break with us. Loz is tested by extreme levels of cringe, and Em discovers the secret to not misunderstanding the plot. Thanks for joining us! Say hi on Insta: @soulmatesandsmut
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