The Troped Podcast

Swoony chaos. Messy desire. No gatekeeping.We're your go-to romance podcast for deep dives into tropes, BookTok favorites, and stories we can't stop thinking about. From hot takes on spicy dark romance to uplifting all creators in the romance genre, we’re building a community that actually welcomes you.Whether you love enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, or just a good happily ever after, grab a book and join us for the ride!

The Troped Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Tara and Kyra, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tara and Kyra hosts The Troped Podcast, a arts show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Experience It Through Me: Dating an Athlete

  Aug 13, 202621 minS2

  Sports romance is a hot button topic in romance right now! Between Liz Tomforde's books and Heated Rivalry/Off Campus on the screens, Tara (who's never dated an athlete) asks Kyra all the probing questions of what sports romance gets right and what it gets wrong in real life. 01:05 Kyra Dating Resume 02:05 Why Athletes Attract 03:44 Smart Athlete Myth 05:10 Cheaters And Temptation 07:02 Sport Versus Relationship 08:47 Watching Them Compete 10:44 Are They Better In Bed 13:09 Who Should Not Date 17:10 Romance Hype Verdict 18:14 Hockey Crush Story 20:29 Wrap Up And Thanks

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  Episode #4

  Hot Takes on Tropes, Vol. 2

  Jul 30, 202621 minS2

  We're back with Trope Hot Takes Vol. 2, debating the romance tropes readers love, hate, and can’t agree on. From billionaire romance and holiday vs. summer romances to forbidden romance, the one-bed trope, “who did this to you,” and “touch her and die,” Tara and Kyra unpack what makes these popular romance book tropes so irresistible and when they cross the line. 00:43 Billionaire Romance Debate 03:28 Can Money Ruin You 05:35 Holiday vs Summer Romance 08:19 Who Did This To You 11:07 Ex's Sibling Forbidden Love 11:46 Forbidden Feels Too Real 12:17 Dating Your Ex's Family 12:47 When Is It Acceptable 13:30 Taboo In Books Vs Life 14:19 Sequel Hype And Recs 14:39 One Bed Trope Rules 17:15 McDonalds Drive Thru 18:59 Touch Her And Die 20:09 Possessiveness Needs Therapy

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  Episode #3

  Creator Spotlight: Kate Glass, Founder of Briarwick Candles

  Jul 15, 202623 minS2

  In our first guest episode, Tara and Kyra sit down with Briarwick Candles founder Kate Glass to discuss how she built a successful bookish candle business from scratch, transforming beloved romance books and fantasy novels into bestselling literary-inspired candles. Kate shares how Briarwick grew from a kitchen-counter hobby into an international brand, the challenges of scaling a small business during the pandemic, the inspiration behind her bestselling book boyfriend candles, hilarious scent-testing fails, ethical licensing with indie authors, and why community has been the foundation of Briarwick’s success. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:51 Favorite Trope Fake Dating 02:45 First Candle and Etsy Launch 04:54 From Hobby to Global Brand 05:57 Scaling Up During COVID 06:32 First Warehouse and Quitting Job 08:34 Turning Books Into Scents 10:17 Aspirational Romance Candles 11:31 Scent Testing and Epic Fails 12:11 Testing New Scents 12:31 Top Candle Picks 12:47 Fan Fiction Citrus Scale 14:24 Handling Bookish Opinions 15:18 Reading Slumps and Formats 16:24 Indie Author Spotlight 19:29 Scaling Beyond the Kitchen 21:10 Community as Advice

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  Episode #2

  Reading & Writing Retreats: Are They Worth the Hype?

  Jul 2, 202618 minS2

  Tara is back from her latest book retreat in Montana! She and Kyra dive into what really happens at reading and writing retreats, whether they’re actually worth the investment, and why having a dedicated space to read, write, and connect with other women can be so transformative. If you’ve ever wondered whether a book retreat belongs on your bucket list, this episode is for you. 00:34 Montana Trip Recap 02:39 What Is a Book Retreat 04:22 Why Adults Need Villages 05:49 Readers vs Social Hobbies 08:02 Surprise You Barely Read 09:22 Hosts Make the Retreat 10:22 Pick Your Perfect Niche 12:02 Cowboy Retreat Daydreams 16:08 Romance Is About Girlhood 17:39 Wrap Up and Goodbye

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  Episode #1

  More Than Just Tropes: Tropesick by Lauren Okie [Spoiler Free]

  Jun 18, 202619 minS2

  Is Tropesick by Lauren Okie worth adding to your TBR? In this 100% spoiler-free review, Tara and Kyra dive into one of the most meta romance novels they’ve read, where characters are literally writing romance tropes while living them in real life. We discuss the book’s fan-favorite tropes—including forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, brother’s best friend, girl next door, and second-chance romance—and why this story completely changed our minds about second-chance romances. We also explore the novel’s thoughtful approach to substance abuse and recovery, its witty banter, emotional depth, and the subtle touch of magical realism that makes the story feel uniquely special. 00:00 Welcome and Spoiler Free 00:29 First Impressions and Cover Tropes 02:07 Second Chance Done Right 04:14 Addiction and Healing Themes 06:54 Meta Romance and Magical Touch 09:42 Favorite Tropes and Girl Next Door 12:19 Writing Tropes While Living Them 13:29 Romance Versus Literary Fiction 16:58 Pets in Romance and Final Thoughts 18:48 Wrap Up and Recommendation

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