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!

Join us to talk about the latest Ali Hazelwood release - Mate! Following our minisode on Bride, we return to the supernatural world Ali has created to chat about Serena and Koen. Join the conversation and listen now!

We’re crossing briges for this week’s topic - Trolls! Come with us as we discover the history of trolls, including those iconic dolls. Then, we dive into the genre, including Emma Hamm’s newest upcoming troll book! We rate pop culture trolls, and of couruse, end with some fan fiction fun. We can’t stop the feeling this is a great episode — listen now!

You asked and we listened - we’re covering sentient object romance this week! We chat with Biblio Barbie about all things Sentient Objects, before diving into our favorite sentient object romances. Jess teaches us about objectophilia and Sarah chats about her new favorite video game: Date Everything. From doorknobs and beds, to vegetables and fruit punch, we’re getting sexy with it all. Hit play now!

Once upon a time… we covered the monster romance in fairy tales. We chat with G.M. Fairy about her fairy tale inspired books with a grown up twist. We learn the history of fairy tales and their ties to sexuality. Sarah and Jess dive into the tv shows the 10th Kingdom and Once Upon a Time, before rating fairy tale hotties. My… what big ears you have… all the better to listen with! Hit play now!

Werewolves vs. vampires—who's the ultimate monster lover? Join Sarah and special guest co-host Celeste Proudfoot as we take sides for a spicy late-night monster romance debate. From bites to bonds, knots to nests, we're diving into the steamy side of supernatural romance. Pick a side and join the fun! Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2025, from the Digital Media Track.

Join us live as we give Dragon Con attendees an education. Mari from Of Swords and Soulmates stands in for Jess as we put on our monsterous professor hats. From history and culture, to books and film, we educate newbies on the joys of monster romance in the digital age. Recorded LIVE from the Digital Media Track at Dragon Con 2025.

Get ready to shift into horny mode with this week’s episode: Sexy Shifters. We’re joined by author Kass O’Shire to talk about their works, shifters, and monster romance. We look at the history and sexuality of shifters in media, and revisit some of our favorite TV shows and books with shifters. Plus, don’t miss rating the sexiest shifters with us. It’s time to transform — listen now!

Welcome back Monster Lovers to our season 5 episode — and also our 50th! We have an amazing episode for you this episode, exploring three cryptids: the Jersey Devil, the Chupacabra, and the Loch Ness Monster. We learn about their histories, sexual connections, and we rate those pop culture cryptids we love. Plus, we talk to Monster Romance royality when we sit down to chat with the delightful C.M. Nascosta. Hit play now!

Join us for a little Hissin’ and Kissin’ minisode while we catch you up on all the monster news that’s dropped over the last few months. Plus, Sarah catches us up on her monsterous Epic Universe trip, and Jess treats us all with a little AO3. Hit play now!

From Devils to Dinos, and Unicorns to Aliens, we're showcasing the best of the best of season with our fan favorite clips show! We revisit all the monster romance stories you loved from Season 4, from horny to hysterical. Click play on your favorite listening device to listen now!