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The Rom Complex

Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman

Which came first, the romantic comedy or our messed up ways of thinking about love and relationships? Each week Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman break down the romcom tropes that make their hearts sing and the ones that need to be tuned up. Listen to them talk about how these movies affected their relationships–for better and for worse.

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295. You, Me & Tuscany (2026)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/04/23

It's travel season (isn't that every season?) and we're headed to Italia for the views, the food, the wine, and the fun little rom-com You, Me & Tuscany (2026). Find out if Sam thinks Regé-Jean Page's face can fit believably in a contemporary setting!

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00:53:04

294. The Drama (2026)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/04/16

The real drama of The Drama (2026) is that no characters spend the entire movie telling Zendaya how beautiful she is. We discuss this divisive new film along with empathy, the ability to change, and an outsider's perspective on the US.

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00:52:39

293. Splitsville (2025)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/04/09

We know you're not getting enough Dakota Johnson in your life, so we're covering 2025's Splitsville to try to make up the deficit. But be warned, this film is aware of how UNromantic it is.

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00:54:16

292. Love Me, Love Me (2026)

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2026/04/02

Love Me, Love Me (2026) has it all--love triangles, motorcycles, underground teen fighting rings--you name it! But is it any good? Well, I think we're going to need a more complex scale to nail that one down.

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00:55:07

291. Reminders of Him (2026)

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2026/03/26

It's got drama, it's got Colleen Hoover's unique brand of storytelling, and it's got Tyriq Withers's baby-blues--it's the new romance Reminders of Him (2026). We talk through the whole movie until we have only one question left: is that a freaking pigeon?

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00:54:55

290. Pillion (2025)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/03/19

We do not know how to ride a motorcycle, but we're still ready to rev your engines as we discuss the darkly funny romance Pillion. We also chat about tiny glasses, figuring out your boundaries, and the things we'd do if Alexander Skarsgård asked us.

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01:02:29

289. Kissing is the Easy Part (2026)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/03/12

Tubi has brought us a high school rom-com with surprising depth of feeling in Kissing is the Easy Part (2026). We chat about the stories we inherit from our parents, the attractiveness of nice nerds, and why you simply should not agree to underhanded deals with physicists.

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01:01:10

288. All the Real Girls (2003) with Susan Kemp

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2026/03/05

We're joined by writer/director/actor/friend Susan Kemp to discuss one of her favorite romances, All the Real Girls (2003). We chat about the realities of young love, blooming late, and how sometimes an actor is just a guy. See more of Susan on Instagram and Youtube @susiekemp.

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01:03:47

287. Wuthering Heights (2026)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/02/26

We hit the theaters to see what Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi get up to in the moors in Wuthering Heights (2026). The answer may surprise you by being not-all-that surprising. Let's go get our ears pierced!

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00:55:03

286. Relationship Goals (2026)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/02/19

What more research did we need to do other than "Relationship Goals (2026) is a new romcom starring Kelly Rowland"? It turns out she plays a boss babe who needs a little help with love from the big man upstairs, and I don't mean Method Man.

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00:49:24

285. How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/02/12

Tubi has your enemies-to-lovers high school romcom fix available in the form of How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026). Will the highly-motivated nerd end up with the slacker jock? And do they deserve each other? Find out here!

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00:57:30

284. People We Meet On Vacation (2026)

The Rom Complex ·

2026/02/05

Welcome to season two and EVEN MORE welcome to our new theme song, brought to you by Nick Foster and Jone! We hope you love it as much as we do. We're kicking off the year and the season with the adaptation of Emily Henry's friends-to-lovers romance People We Meet On Vacation. Come take a trip with us!

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00:21:07

Bonus: Bridgerton S2E1: Capital R Rake

The Rom Complex ·

2026/01/15

Head on over to the Patreon at patreon.com/theromcomplex for more mini episodes about Bridgerton and more!

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00:47:22

283. Eternity: Love in the Afterlife

The Rom Complex ·

2025/12/25

We left our comfy homes to go see Eternity (2025), and what a treat it was! We're all spoilers as we discuss love triangles, difficult choices, and where we would spend our eternities. We hope you've enjoyed season one of The Rom Complex, and we look forward to having you around for season 2.

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00:49:57

282. The Philadelphia Story: I Don't Want to Be...

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2025/12/18

The Philadelphia Story (1940) is NOT to be confused with Philadelphia (1993), the drama starring Tom Hanks. This one has Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and a whole lotta antics--as we've come to expect from the pair.

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00:52:20

281. Ghost: The Love Inside, You Take It With You

The Rom Complex ·

2025/12/11

If the only thing you know about Ghost (1990) is the sexy pottery scene, then consider opening your mind (or spirit) to a beautiful and funny romance fantasy film. Also, there's another sexy scene you're missing out on!

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00:48:56

280. Love, Rosie: You Deserve Someone Who Loves You...

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2025/12/04

As we head toward the end of season one of The Rom Complex, we're on endings and new beginnings, starting with a Lily Collins friends-to-lovers romance, 2014's Love, Rosie. We also discuss how well drunk people are able to remember events, saying what you mean, and Sam's dream bed and breakfast.

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00:51:11

279. Because I Said So (Revisited): Love Is Supposed...

The Rom Complex ·

2025/11/27

We're taking another look at 2007's Because I Said So, a movie about sisterhood, motherhood, and trying not to make the same mistakes as your sisters and mother. We also discuss Diane Keaton, souffles, and not overstepping in your kid's life.

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00:48:28

278. The First Wives Club: Goodbye Love, Hello Pop-Tarts

The Rom Complex ·

2025/11/20

Did you miss us? Because we missed you! We're back to discuss The First Wives Club (1996) and the late, great Diane Keaton. If you know romcoms, you know Diane Keaton. Join us to chat about The First Wives Club, the plot of which Shelby kept getting confused with the new Kim Kardashian show All's Fair.

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00:52:24

277. Pitch Perfect: I Love Stackin' CDs

The Rom Complex ·

2025/09/25

Sam has overcome her distaste for a certain actor and decided we should watch Pitch Perfect (2012). We chat about the peak of a cappella, having girl friends, and the black cat/golden retriever dynamic.

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