A monster romance podcast for monster lovers.

We’re flying into a new episode this week, chatting about avian monsters. We learn about avians in history, before soaring into sexuality. Yes, we chat Cloacas. Then we dive into our media, like Howard the Duck, before rating our feathered friends, and nesting in some cursed AO3. Soar into this episode… and play now!

We’re welcoming back Katherine of The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn. The Ripped Bodice is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore devoted to the celebration of romance novels. The store is proudly Woman and Queer Owned.  Katherine is here this episode to chat with us, and give us a little state of the industry update about monster romance for 2026. We chat about upcoming releases, authors, and books you need to know about this year, as well as what was popular with readers in 2025.

We’re revisiting dragons today! We’re learning more about the history and origins of Dragons, before diving into why people are attracted to these mythical creatures. Then we tackle media before rating our sexy scaled beasts. Gather your treasure and get fired up… and play now!

Dive into this week's episode as we cover Aquatic Monsters! But first, we chat with author Ari Wright about her upcoming new monster romance release. Then we get our gills wet as we learn about aquatic monsters across the world, and the sexuality surrounding some of our favorite wet pop culture monsters. From the Creature from the Black Lagoon to The Shape of Water, we cover it all. So jump on in -- and hit play now!

We’re back with a new season, new monsters, and new discoveries. This week, we’re headed to the garden to learn about gnomes. Sarah teaches us about the influence of the German Renaissance, and Jess explores gnomes and sex today. We consume some wild content, including interesting uses of garden gnomes, before diving into unhinged A03. So put on your pointed hat and get comfortable on the lawn… the episode starts now.

Happy New Year Monster Fudgers! As a special holiday treat,  and to welcome 2026, enjoy the best of our season 5. From trolls and pickles, to shifters and cryptids, we covered so much! So sit back, pop the champange, and ring in the New Year with us! See you next year!

Ho ho ho… or should we say hoe, hoe, hoe perhaps? This week we’re taking a seat on the big man’s lap to uncover all his secrets. From the history of St. Nick to Santas in popular culture, we’re covering it all like a blanket of snow. So get the milk and cookies ready, cause we’re coming down your chimney — the holiday episode is here! Listen now!

Tis the season for giving! And here at Hissin’ and Kissin’ - we encourage you to shop small and festively monstourous. Give a listen to this week’s episode where we welcome Kass O’Shire and Emily Antoinette to chat about their new Holiday romance book. Plus, we chat with Knotty Shelves, Biblio Barbie, and share other small businesses you should support this holiday season. Shop small for every monster romance friend on your list, and listen now! #monsterromance #giftguide #shopsmall #blackfriday

It’s alive! It’s alive! This week we’re talking all things Frankenstein. From Epic Universe, to the new film by Guillermo del Toro, Jess and Sarah dive into the story, the new movie, and Frankenstein’s monsters in pop culture. Lightening has struck as this episode comes to life! Listen now!

It’s our yearly omegaverse episode! We’re talking to four omegaverse authors about writing in one of our favorite genres. We’re joined by A. Ramsey, Sarah Blue, Eliana Lee, and Emilia Emerson. From heat clinics and cozy towns, to knots and scents, we’re chatting about it all. Get settled in your next and cuddle with your alphas, it’s time to learn about Writing the Omegaverse. Click play now!