19. The Body Horror Christmas Special, and A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

In today’s very special episode, we open with a chat about what Blythe has been up to for the last year: Having a baby! We get deep into the body horror otherwise known as pregnancy, and Blythe’s experience giving birth and breastfeeding. We talk exploding boobs and so much more.

Then, join us for a festive discussion about A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone (book discussion starts at ~26 minutes):

Bee Hobbes (aka Bianca Von Honey) has a successful career as a plus-size adult film star. With a huge following and two supportive moms, Bee couldn’t ask for more. But when Bee’s favorite producer casts her to star in a Christmas movie he’s making for the squeaky-clean Hope Channel, Bee’s career is about to take a more family-friendly direction.

Forced to keep her work as Bianca under wraps, Bee quickly learns this is a task a lot easier said than done - though it all becomes worthwhile when she discovers her co-star is none other than childhood crush Nolan Shaw, an ex-boy band member in desperate need of career rehab. Nolan has promised his manager to keep it zipped up on set, and he will if it means he’ll be able to provide a more stable living situation for his family.

But things heat up quickly in Christmas Notch, Vermont, when Nolan recognizes his new co-star from her ClosedDoors account (oh yeah, he’s a member). Now Bee and Nolan are sneaking off for quickies on set, keeping their new relationship a secret. If Bee and Nolan can’t keep their off-camera romance behind the scenes, then this merry little meet cute might end up on the cutting room floor.

In this episode, we get into our love for cheesy Hallmark Channel movies, our own teenage boy band crushes, and the advantages of always bringing lube. We also discuss how porn is like a Christmas movie, how sex toys should be for everyone, and what the real meaning of Christmas is.

My mic is a little too hot during this episode, sorry about that folks!! We haven't done this in a while.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Wasteland by Francescia Lia Block

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