This week's episode is from the vault! Last October we had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Harrison in the lead-up to the release of her book Such Sharp Teeth! Rachel is an amazingly talented author with an eye for the horrific. The gals discuss all things werewolves, body horror, feminine rage and much, much more. As we gear up for what is sur…

♫I guess you wonder where I've been...♫ That's right! We're back! After a long hiatus we were due for a grand return! Things will be a little different here at Lower Your Volume, from a new theme song to a new release schedule. We are so excited to be back and putting out episodes for all of you! There are some really exciting things coming up that…

On this weeks episode the gals are having a mellow day. Madison is dog-sitting some pups and both are ready for their last romance in a while! The ladies talk about how all red flags start with a read thread, Joseph Quinn and Metallica, finding the perfect romance book, and of course more ACOTAR bs! Listen as the gals talk about Patreon Tori's fan …

This week's episode features not one, but TWO special guest authors! New York Times Bestselling author of the Serpent & Dove trilogy, Shelby Mahurin, and critique-writing goddess/author Jordan Gray join the gals to chat about all things bookish. From hilarious stories from the drafting tables of the Serpent & Dove trilogy to some inside scoops on T…

This week on Lower Your Volume the gals talk about Madison's birthday weekend, all shenanigans included, Spotify On Repeat Playlists, Chaol and much more. There is talk of the Eddie Munson obsession and Madison's burgeoning obsession with Joseph Quinn, the rest of Stranger Things, secret societies and more! The gals also dive into You Had Me at Hol…

CW: The first 15 minutes of this week's episode briefly discuss the United States Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion. Madison and Nicole are firm believers in reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. If you are ever in need of a listening ear please reach out to us via email or DM on Instagram. We stand with you. On this week's episode, the ga…

On this weeks episode the gals are talking about, you guessed it- Adam Driver. They also chat about Top Gun, the Clique Books, the Davinci Code and so much more! Most importantly the gals are covering another Patreon Fan Pick, Neon Gods picked by patron Korina! This book is steamy, sexy, and a political drama with a mythology twist that had Madison…

The Gals are BACK! That's right, after a short hiatus, the Lower Your Volume gals are back with a brand new episode featuring Emily Henry's newest release Book Lovers. The gals talk about what's happened while they are gone. As well as Harry Style's new album and their feelings about it. Book Lovers brings up some interesting conversations about th…

In this episode, the gals shoot the shit and get to chatting, they talk about Benedict Bridgertons Hands, nepotism babies, Harry Styles, and so much more. All this is followed by a big announcement from our two favorite hosts! Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @loweryourvolumepod, and now on TikTok at @loweryourvolumepod You can…

In this episode, the gals cover a Patreon fan pick. Our fan picker Celia chose romance author Elle Kennedy's newest book, Good Girl Complex. You can also have the chance to pick one of the books we cover by signing up for our Patreon, linked below! Madison kicks off the episode talking about her latest Bridgerton obsession due to a dream about Bene…

Well met and good morrow! This week the gals are talking about Well Played by Jen DeLuca, the second book in the ren faire series. Madison and Nicole talk about, body positivity, Madison mangling her own fingers, "basic" representation, girl power, and the difference between hot and handsome. Aka this episode has it all! Books Covered: Well Played …

This week the gals cover Season Two of Bridgerton! They discuss Madison's wisdom teeth surgery, Nicole's recent obsession with organization, Hoizer, and so much more. Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @loweryourvolumepod, and now on TikTok at @loweryourvolumepod You can also follow our personal accounts listed below: Madison: @m…

We're diving back into the Caraval world with Stephanie Garber's most recent release Once Upon A Broken Heart. The gals kick off the episode with a funny, but a semi-gross story (which you can listen to the full unedited thing on our Patreon). We also talk briefly about the BookTok drama, small dogs, and cancel culture. Books Covered on this Episod…

That's right! The gals are back with another Crescent City theories episode for you. This episode contains spoilers for more than just the Crescent City series. If you haven't read all of ACOTAR and Throne of Glass, we highly recommend waiting to listen to this episode as it contains many spoilers and theories for those books as well. In addition t…

It's the moment you've been waiting for! Madison and Nicole are back for another episode and this time it's all about House of Sky and Breath, SJMs newest release. The gals talk about the book, what's new in their lives, plotting, twists, crossovers, book boyfriends and so much more. The gals also discuss lifting up diverse authors and the ongoing …

The gals get a bit chilly this week as they talk about the amazing Ice Planet Barbarian series by Ruby Dixon with the gal who started it all, fellow Bookworm and TikToker @Charl1eswansong! (Emma). Emma and the gals discuss the romance and the female gaze in ice planet barbarians, a few nods to House of Sky and Breath, SJM Characters, Toxic Traits, …

Lower Your Volume is officially TWO YEARS OLD!!! To celebrate this amazing achievement, the gals decided to play a fun game of Guess That Character in a Headbands/Guess Who-style way. The gals also talk about more anime, how they celebrated their official two-year anniversary together last Thursday and so much more. Don't forget to check out our Tw…

In this week's episode, the gals are covering Patreon Lexi's pick! The gals talk about age in books, Madison sings a little too much Zoey 101, the gals talk about Daddy Wrath, and of course talk all things Kingdom of the Cursed. Books Covered this Episode: Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram …

This week the gals hit 100 episodes!!!! To celebrate this glorious milestone, Madison and Nicole play a game of "Guess the book from the One-Star review." The gals also talk about childhood cartoons like Adventure Time and Gravity Falls, a Reverse Harem fanfic about gender-bent Adventure Time characters, as well as a small True Crime podcast interl…

In this bonus episode, the gals are incredibly excited to get to meet and interview Victorian Romance Author Mimi Matthews. Mimi Matthews is a USA Today bestselling author that writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Bo…

On this episode of Lower Your Volume the gals discuss a recent new release, The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews. Madison and Nicole also talk about what's new in life, The Spirit of Christmas, all their recent guests and much much more. If you want to hear from author Mimi Matthews about all things Belles of London check out our bonus episode wher…

In this bonus episode, the gals are incredibly excited to get to meet and interview Romance Author Tessa Bailey. Tessa Bailey is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. You may have heard of her from our numerous conversations about her books, including this past year’s TikTok sensation It Happened One Summer, as well as her most recent release Windo…

Now that Winter is in full swing, the gals decide to cover a dark fantasy book featuring a deadly forest, a cult, a possible wolf, and of course some romance on the side. That's right, on this week's episode Nicole and Madison covered For The Wolf by Hannah Whitten. They start off the show talking about Zack helping Nicole wax her upper lip, Madiso…

Happy New Year! In this week's episode, the gals are talking about another Tessa Bailey banger. Of course, we would be remiss to mention that there is plenty of banter at the top of the show about New Years Escapades and much much more! Books Covered On This Episode: Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram…

In this week's episode, Madison and Nicole give a full recap of their favorite reads of the year in both the Romance and Fantasy category. They also discuss Christmas gifts, NERF gun wars, Princess and the Frog and so much more. Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @loweryourvolumepod, and now on TikTok at @loweryourvolumepod You c…

In this week's episode, the gals close out their reread of the ACOTAR of trilogy. This is what Madison and Nicole refer to as a crack episode. The gals discuss the dark, Elmo, fan casts, mating bonds, more Bondi Rescue, Outlander and much much more! Books Covered On This Episode: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas Follow us on Twitter at @Lo…

In this week's episode, the gals kick off the episode with some initial thoughts of The Hating Game film adaptation and venture into the rough waters of Bondi Beach with Madison's latest obsession with Bondi Rescue. They also continue their reread of the ACOTAR series with the second book, A Court of Mist and Fury. Madison and Nicole discuss Tamlin…

It's the ASMR episode! Just kidding! In this week's episode, the gals encounter some technical difficulties as they reread the first book in the ACOTAR series, A Court of Thorns and Roses. Madison and Nicole discuss Tamlin, ~the mask~, Rhys, the portrayal of Nesta, unreliable narrators and so much more! They also take a brief jaunt into Crescent Ci…

On this episode of Lower Your Volume the gals discuss Nicole's wisdom teeth surgery, Thanksgiving meals, Big Mouth, Pirates of the Caribbean and so much more. They also talk about the third and most recent book in the A League of Extraordinary Women series, Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore! Books Covered On This Episode: Portrait of a Scotsma…

On this episode of Lower Your Volume the gals discuss YALLFest, their sexual awakenings, Madison's stint as a Shakespearean masseuse, and much more. They talk about the second book in the A League of Extraordinary Women series, A Rogue of Ones Own by Evie Dunmore! Books Covered On This Episode: A Rogue of Ones Own by Evie Dunmore Follow us on Twitt…

On this episode of Lower Your Volume the gals go all things witchy and romance with the Ex Hex by Erin Sterling. Madison and Nicole talk about Ghost and Jason fanfiction, men that are over 40 we can totally pull, more Ted Lasso, and much much more! Books Covered On This Episode: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on I…

On this episode of Lower Your Volume the gals dive headfirst into the world of STEM with The Love Hypothesis. Madison and Nicole talk about Grumpy/Sunshine, manga, Star Wars, the men of academia, and much much more! Books Covered On This Episode: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Follow us on Twitter at @LowerPod and on Instagram at @loweryourvo…

Our dearest listeners, this week, the ladies of the Lower Thine Volume Podcast tell you a tale of British romance. One that includes a duke, a scandal, and many brilliant literary women fighting for the rights of women in England. Yes, dear listeners, this week we regale you on the story of Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. The gals also talk…

On this week's episode of Lower Your Volume, the Tatyana and Kearsten of The Bookish Banter Podcast are back to finish their two-part special! This episode includes a session of Never Have I Ever - Bookish Edition as well as more shooting the shit. We had so so so much fun with the Bookish Banter gals that we simply could not stop the conversation.…

On this week's episode of Lower Your Volume, the gals have two special guests, Tatyana and Kearsten of The Bookish Banter Podcast! Two podcasts come together for an epic dynamic duos collab where the gals just shoot the shit about all things Bookstagram, Booktok, and the Bookish Community. This episode is part 1 of 2 with the second episode coming …

On this week's episode of Lower Your Volume, the gals have a special guest and Patreon supporter Danielle Cooper on to discuss their theories on the SJM Multi-verse and how the books could all be connected! Books Covered On This Episode: All of the Throne of Glass series, ACOTAR series, and Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas. Follow Danielle on I…

In this bonus episode, the gals are incredibly excited to get to meet and interview Romance Author Shain Rose. Shain Rose is a New Adult/Adult Romance author that in just over a year has published 5 novels including the Stonewood Trilogy and the New Reign Duet. Shain is an author of romance with an edge that cuts deep. She fights for love one word …

On this weeks episdoe of Lower Your Volume the gals diverge off the bookish path again and go for something a little spicier with an episode of FMK! This timeless game is perfect for all the bookish baddies in their hearts. The gals also discuss, the YA Ratings drama in the book community, the shows they've been watching and much more! Follow us on…

This week the gals aren't covering one specific book, but a plethora of book ideas! After Twitter User @novelistanna made a tweet asking for people's WIPs as Am I The Asshole (AITA) Reddit thread pitches we couldn't help but read some of our favorites for you. The gals also give a few new TV show recommendations such as Relentless (Discovery+), Cli…

This week on Lower Your Volume the gals get a little whisked away to a small town in Washington and a LOTTA hot and bothered. They discuss the passing of time, all that's new, how to make a good bumble profile, and the merits of musical theatre. As always Madison and Nicole are ready to dive deep into romance. Books Covered On This Episode: It Happ…

This week, the gals cover the epic finale of the Throne of Glass series with Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas. After a week off, Madison and Nicole catch up with some of their new ARC reads, Madison's epic adventures in dog-sitting for over a month, and even some nostalgia with their favorite TV shows as kids. Get ready for the girls to talk about Ki…

The gals are back to cover the second half of the Empire of Storms/Tower of Dawn tandem read. They discuss the sheer joy of B-grade 2010s movies and stars, their notable scents, their dream TOG foursomes and much much more. The gals also have a discussion about certain characters choices and wether they are justified in this the second to last epis…

In this episode, the gals are joined by Blissfully Bookish CEO/Founder Kathryn Wyckoff to discuss the final book in the Serpent & Dove trilogy, Gods & Monsters. The gals have a great time reminiscing about the previous books, as well as discussing the chaos and wonder that was Gods & Monsters. You can shop Blissfully Bookish's entire collection of …

In this bonus episode, the gals are incredibly excited to get to meet and interview USA Today Best Selling Author Siobhan Davis. Siobhan Davis is a 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 and Amazon Top 10 bestselling romance author. Siobhan writes emotionally intense stories with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists …

In this episode the gals cover the first half of the Empire of Storms/Tower of Dawn tandem read. They talk about Yakul, their weekend shenanigans, and so much more. While discussing the books that gals compare the two and their pacing while still admiring the complexity of both stories. Books Covered On This Episode: Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maa…

The gals are back with another Off-Campus book from Elle Kennedy. This week, it's all about John "He's Basically A Husky" Logan in his book The Mistake. The gals also wish Madison a happy 25th birthday, discuss their very mundane weekends, and even assign each of the Off-Campus boys a dog breed. This episode contains conversations about alcoholism …

Listen, we know we said we were going to be diving back into the SJM Universe but we just couldn't resist covering The Deal this week. In this episode, the gals talk about all things hockey, hotties, and college. You've heard them mention the Off-Campus series before and now it is finally coming to your ears! Madison discusses her new found love of…

The gals cover Emily Henry's new release People We Meet on Vacation. They kick off the episode discussing the perks of sugar waxing and lady bits upkeep, so if you're a bit squimish about that make sure you skip ahead to 18:00 where the People We Meet On Vacation discussion kicks off. The gals also talk about their scent memories (38:05) and what s…

On this episode of Lower Your Volume, Madison and Nicole close out Pride month covering the long-awaited Red, White & Royal Blue. The gals talk about romance, politics, and so much more. There is also talk of the Jersey Shore, a small rant against gerrymandering, and Cruel Summer. This episode is full of laughs and heartfelt moments, listen now! Bo…

On this episode of Lower Your Volume, the gals talk about a stunning queer historical fiction book called Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. They kick off the episode chatting about the insane TikTok sensation of Ice Planet Barbarians (10:35). Then they put on their warrior justice hats and talk about the crazy scandal coming out of DC…