28 Best Black Romance Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Welcome to 'Urban Whispers: The LaCie Knight Chronicles', where the reality and nuances of street love and interracial love meet the power of storytelling. Host LaCie Knight takes you straight to the heart of things, where romance isn't just a fairytale but a vital part of life's struggles and triumphs. We're more than just a podcast; we're a community diving into deep conversations with authors who portray the essence of love, engaging with readers who've lived these realities, and delivering honest reviews of the most compelling content. Each story we share is a blend of passionate romance, the real deal of ghetto love, and the intricate dynamics of interracial relationships. This is about real people, genuine emotions, and the resilience to face life head-on. For those who crave authenticity and a diverse narrative, 'Urban Whispers' is your destination. Join us for an unfiltered journey into the depths of love, desire, and the strength to overcome the toughest odds. more

Culture Lit is where Black women's love stories, healing journeys, and cultural brilliance take center stage. Every week, host Octavia Marie dives deep into the romance novels, authors, and conversations that are reshaping how we see Black love — on the page and in real life. From body-positive heroines to soft life living, from second-chance love to the rise of Black romance adaptations hitting our screens, we're exploring what it means to be seen, celebrated, and loved on your own terms. This isn't just a book podcast. It's a space for Black women who are ready to reclaim joy, prioritize peace, and say yes to the stories that make us feel whole. Beyond the episodes, there's a membership space — The Intentional Edit — for the women who want to go deeper: more reads, more recs, and a community that actually gets it. Whether you've been reading Black romance for years or you're just finding your way in — welcome home. Grab your tea, get cozy, and let's get into it. more

If you think that a magical day is curled up in your Snuggie, watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies with a box of Kleenex close by, then this is the podcast for you. Join real-life friends and romance fanatics, Tatianna, a romance author and Dr.Yaki, a psychologist who loves all things romance and black. From movies to books, these ladies quench their mutual thirst for romance and give it all to you from a Black Xennial perspective. more

Aisle Tell You What is a visual podcast where I share the weddings, marriages, and romances of notable Black figures throughout time. We reminisce not to be messy, but to remind us of the passion in our past, and to humanize the people we place on pedestals. Basically it's all love... Black history. Raconteuse: Ashleigh Coffie. Brought to you by Hueido Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Email Aisle Tell You What at aisle [at] hueido.com more

The Black Romance Podcast features weekly conversations with Black writers, editors, and scholars of historical and contemporary popular romance fiction. Julie Moody-Freeman and guests talk about a range of experiences: their difficulties trying to publish love stories with Black characters; their favorite books; writing and teaching about black romance fiction; traditional vs self-publishing; publishing queer romance fiction; and their recently released books. more

The Reading Black Girls Podcast is an unfiltered show about everything we love and hate about the books we read. Join four beautiful, melanated HBCU-educated women: Alex, Aziza, Denisha, and Kayla as we unapologetically chat about books from a wide range of genres.From non-fiction and romance to YA and historical fiction, we break down new and classical reads to discuss our favorite moments and our criticisms. Join us as we laugh, reflect, chastise, and recommend some of our personal book interests. Our mission is to inspire and change the way people view reading as a task and bring back the fun and exploration of simply finding a good book! more

Hood Delights is a Book Club in Podcast form. It's geared toward book lovers who have a love for black romance and urban fiction novels. This is a boundary free zone where blunt talk and laughter will occur. I will review books with friends and interview some of the hottest authors in the game. more

Welcome to a place where books and shenanigans collide! If you love engaging in real, raw, and sometimes raunchy conversations with your girlfriends, then Brazenlee Shadee is the podcast for you. Join romance bloggers Sharonda Isadora and Shades N Pages, for bi-weekly episodes where they dive into the world of romance and literature. Featuring special guests and insights from the book community, these ladies take you on an exciting journey, exploring their passion for all things books. Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram and Threads at @brazenleeshadee. more

a division of Girl, Have You Read, taking deep dives with Black Romance authors and on the romance publishing landscape. more

The Sistah Girls Book Club podcast is hosted by Sharee Hereford #TheSistahGirlNextDoor This podcast is for Black women who enjoy reading books by Black authors and having some juicy discussions. I interview some of your favorite authors and I even spill the tea on my thoughts regarding their work and all things within the Black literary community.  more

Two historians and romance readers- Steve Ammidown and Nicole Jackson- dive into the history of Black romance novels and the authors who wrote them. Season one is a deep dive into 1994, aka The Summer Of Black Love more

Stories Between Us Anthology is home to Black Queer Audio dramas and short stories for and about Black Gay men. These are late-night stories. Stories about desire. Stories about love that live in the silence. About the double lives people keep, and the connections that happen in unexpected places. more

a podcast dedicated to discussing the black indie romance author landscape featuring interviews with black indie authors and relevant content to/for/about black indie romance authors. more

The Hollywood Renaissance Series Podcast starts with REEL: a Hollywood tale of wild ambitions, artistic obsession, and unrelenting love.We'll take a look into award-winning Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kennedy Ryan's newest series where Kennedy will be sitting down with renowned authors and sought-after hosts. You'll be able to catch a glimpse into the minds of bestselling authors as they discuss black love, historical narratives in contemporary storylines, Hollywood romances, and so much more. more

Radiotopia Presents: Red for Revolution is an audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation. We meet Jazmine, an 18-year-old grappling with her queer identity, first crush, and the delicate task of mending her relationship with her homophobic mother. As Jazmine seeks solace and guidance from her grandmother, we are transported back to 1971, to follow the passionate love affair between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. Two remarkable women from vastly different backgrounds, with opposing political views and living oceans apart, embark on a romance that defies all conventions.  more

Black millennial goddesses, friends, and romance enthusiasts, Kelly and Aisha, explore the tropey world of 'smut' novels. Come for the sex, stay for the story. more

We're just a married couple with an unhealthy attachment to books (black romance and urban fiction) and whatever happens to be in our glasses. 🥃🍷Join us as we laugh, debate, spill the tea (and probably a little of our drinks), and dive into the stories, characters, and drama we can't stop talking about—all while discovering amazing authors one page at a time.Welcome to Boozey Bookworms—where date night meets book club. 🍸📚⚠️All episodes contain spoilers and explicit language ⚠️ more

After Hours is a highly-requested show from my readers and listeners. This show promotes sex positivity, sex education, Black and African romance, and transparency. On this show, the host will answer questions from readers and listeners, share entertaining short stories, and unfiltered experiences with dating and romance. more

The Book Lovhers Club is a podcast and book club celebrating Black sapphic love stories and romance beyond the page. Hosted by Joy, a married Black lesbian and lifelong book lover, each episode dives into sapphic romance novels, their tropes, and the real-life lessons they hold about love, relationships, and queer joy. more

Join closeted hopeless romantics Odilia and Honna soothe their love drought by dissecting passages from their favourite romance novels by Black authors across the diaspora. As previous teenage Wattpad users and Tumblr scrollers, Odilia and Honna daydream about Black love stories and thought it would be a grand idea to share classic and contemporary novels with the world while also reflecting on their own experiences. more

Delaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sensual and passionate black romance and interracial romance. Each month the readers in her online Readers Lounge choose a book to read by a different author. The author is then interviewed, and listeners have the opportunity to learn more about their writing, the story, and get to know the author on a more personal level. Listeners in the Lounge can ask questions via chat. To learn more about Delaney, her books, and the Readers Lounge, visit delaneydiamond.com. more

The podcast for the urban fiction reader. Let your hair down and join us every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. CST/8:30 p.m. EST for a fun-filled night of discussing your favorite urban fiction novels, where we intertwine real life and the lives of the characters we read. This podcast is a tribute to the authors who put their pen to paper to brighten our world, and the characters that keep us entertained, in love, and at the edge of our seats. more

Welcome to the Book Besties Podcast — your weekly deep dive into the world of urban fiction, romance, and thrillers crafted by Black authors. Each episode, we keep it real, raw, and unfiltered as we discuss the latest books we've read, share our ongoing TBR (to-be-read) lists, and explore the stories that keep us hooked. Join us as we spotlight fresh voices and introduce you to new Black authors making waves in the literary scene. Plus, we'll be hosting exciting giveaways, sharing book recommendations, and tackling all things book-related with honesty and passion. Whether you're a longtime f more

Welcome to the table—a safe, sexy, and unapologetic space where Black joy, creativity, community, and pleasure are always on the menu. The Unfriendly Black Hotties are here to educate & stimulate — and we love using our words to amplify Black voices through bold, unfiltered conversations.Here at the lunch table, we keep it flavorful, colorful, and always authentic, diving deep into: EroticaKinkLove & IntimacyRomanceWe're not here to compromise our truths — we're here to get off. So, turn us on. Lunch is served! Lunch at the Unfriendly Black Hotties Podcast is a WBQC Production. 2025 All rights reserved. wbqc.substack.com more

Hey book lovers! I'm Tiffani Staten, and I want to invite you into a space where Black stories get the celebration they deserve.The Ink is Black is your monthly book club with a soulful twist think of it as sitting with your friend who's always got the perfect book recommendation and the insights to match. Every month, we dive deep into fiction and nonfiction by Black authors from across the diaspora, exploring everything from heart-stopping thrillers to powerful memoirs, literary debuts to books that made the leap to your screen.I'm a writer, reader, and forever fan of stories that speak from the soul. Whether you're looking to fill your bookshelf with more Black voices, searching for your next book club pick, or just want to hear someone get genuinely excited about beautiful writing, you've found your home.Expect spoilers, expect deep dives, and expect to discover authors who'll become your new favorites. Plus, don't miss our Fresh Ink Spotlight where I shine light on breakout Black voices doing incredible work.From contemporary fiction to historical sagas, from romance to horror (yes, we cover it all) we're here to remind you that diverse stories make for richer reading experiences.Because the stories are Black, the voices are rich, and the plot always thickens.New episodes drop monthly, with bonus content that'll keep your TBR growing. Ready to follow the ink with me? Visit tiffanistaten.com for more book content and updates.________________________________________Hosted by: Tiffani StatenFormat: Monthly deep-dive episodes + Fresh Ink Spotlights + Bonus episodesFocus: Books by Black authors and stories featuring Black protagonists from across the diasporatiffanistaten.com more

Black Romance Book Review Podcast. We choose a book each month and discuss it in full detail. SPOILERS are to be expected. If you want to listen, we highly recommend reading the book of the month first. We love Black romance books so much that we had to share our thoughts about these stories. Our goal is to read as many new authors (or at least new to us) as we can. Join us each month and maybe you'll discover your next favorite author! more

Do you love reading romance? Are you a woman of color who wishes there were more books imagining black women and other women of color as badass MCs, superheroes, or scientists...who could fall in love? Do you wonder if those romances exist? Let's Talk Romance with Autumn Stone not only shares these stories but she speaks with self-publishing authors in romance and lifts the covers so that you can peak underneath to learn about the business of writing in the event that YOU would like to write these stories too. more

BWWM Romance Tales and Romantic Stories Audiobooks (full lenght) - Listen to Black Woman White Men Short Stories right here on Spotify! What does BWWM mean? BWWM is an acronym that stands for Black Woman, White Man.It is a term commonly used in romance novels, movies, and online dating discussions to specifically describe or categorize relationships featuring a Black woman and a white man. bwwm novels and Books narrated on our podcast written by us! more