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When Rom Met Com

Join Jack and Nora as they break down what makes a date movie a great movie! We’re currently working our way through Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time to see if they “had us at hello”, or were a “big mistake - huge”! New episodes on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:49

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) with Aruhan...

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/10/29

Jack and Nora are joined by performer, writer, and environmentalist Aruhan Galieva to discuss #32 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. In this episode, Nora embraces her inner Daniel Cleaver, Jack asks important questions about pie, and Aruhan dishes up hot takes and even hotter owl facts. Round up your oldest pals, order a blue cocktail, and let’s find our second chance at love!Topics include:What exactly constitutes a franchiseThe

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1:04:52

Never Been Kissed (1999) with Alexandria Lee

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/10/21

Jack and Nora are joined by romance author Alexandria Lee to discuss #33 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Never Been Kissed. In this episode, Nora is extremely picky about lipstick shades, Jack is a certified Guy Perkins hater, and Alexandria gets spicyyyyy. Throw on your fluffiest feather boa, secure your hidden camera pin, and let’s go undercover!Topics include:The allure of forbidden romanceGreat on-screen kisses featuring Drew BarrymoreThe general horniness of

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1:03:31

The Wedding Banquet (2025) with Ally Russell Shields

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/10/15

Jack and Nora are joined by film historian and publicist Ally Russell to discuss #34 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: The Wedding Banquet. In this episode, Nora is besties with Javier Bardem, Jack is absolutely smitten with Bowen Yang (as are we all), and Ally would like to have words with Ang Lee. Gather your found family, secure your live goose and/or ceremonial wooden duck, and let’s throw a [sham] wedding!Topics include:The original The Wedding Banquet (1993)

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1:07:30

Fire Island (2022) with Emily Garside

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/10/07

Jack and Nora are joined by writer and educator Emily Garside to discuss #35 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Fire Island. In this episode, Nora is super into Pride and Prejudice, Jack is Captain Straight Man, and Emily gets nerdy about queer culture. Dust off your Speedo and don’t be late for the ferry — we’re going to Gay Disney World!Topics include:Colin FirthThe Bechdel TestQuibi—Mysteries we still haven’t solved:How Will manages to be SO HOT— even when he’s

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53:00

Defending Your Life (1991) with Grace Aki

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/09/23

Jack and Nora are joined by playwright Grace Aki to discuss #36 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Defending Your Life. In this episode, Nora gets her best point stolen, Jack is a Men in Black guy, and Grace picks the least uplifting birthday film possible. Put on your tupa, crank some Barbra, and let’s catch the tram to Judgment City!Topics include:The afterlifeBad standup comedyMeryl StreepMysteries we still haven’t solved:Does Shirley MacLaine hold the key to the

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57:57

Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) with Jen Coles

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/09/16

Jack and Nora are joined by actor, writer, and TTRPGer Jen Coles (she/they) to discuss #37 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Kissing Jessica Stein. In this episode, Nora fangirls over Tovah Feldshuh, Jack channels Tony Soprano, and Jen balances it all out with some truly heartfelt analysis. Stock up on pamphlets, blend those lipsticks, and let’s meet “a very nice girl”!Topics include:Adapting from stage to screenLegally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

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1:03:50

BONUS: 50 First Dates: The Musical with Josh St. Clair

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/09/09

Jack and Nora are joined by actor and singer-songwriter Josh St. Clair to discuss the world premiere of 50 First Dates: The Musical. In this episode, Jack finally gets to talk about Adam Sandler, Nora reveals her deep knowledge of Fight Club, and Josh achieves his lifelong goal of getting a Grenade Bar. Order some waffles, head to [redacted tropical location], and let’s fall in love again (for the first time)!Topics include:Great first datesDisney WorldMovies we would/ wouldn’t want to be forced to

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49:26

Anyone But You (2023) with Jamie Linn Watson

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/09/02

Jack and Nora are joined by New York comedian/ natural blonde Jamie Linn Watson to discuss #38 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Anyone But You. In this episode, Nora powers through laryngitis, Jack declares Glen Powell the next great movie star, and Jamie makes the case for hot guys dating funny women. Cue up your serenity song, catch a first class flight to Sydney, and let’s find our moving train!Topics include:Movie star charismaSpy Kids 3D: Game Over

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58:47

Sweethearts (2024) with Joshua Martin Williams

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/08/26

Jack and Nora are joined by actor, musician, writer, and cat custodian Joshua Martin Williams to discuss #39 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Sweethearts. In this episode, Nora geeks out over shot composition, Jack waxes rhapsodic about the New Line Cinema logo, and Joshua may or may not be a witch. Call your bestie, crack open a bottle of absinthe, and let’s throw a petite soirée!Topics include:CentaursEuropean train schedulesBeing in love with your

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57:34

Something’s Gotta Give (2003) with Chris Feil

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/08/20

Jack and Nora are joined byThis Had Oscar Buzzhost Chris Feil to discuss #40 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time -Something’s Gotta Give. In this episode, Jack shows off his Keanu Reeves impression, Nora admires Diane Keaton’s décolletage, and Chris gets the ick from the phrase “a woman to love”. Cue up La Vie En Rose, ditch your turtleneck, and let’s walk up some stairs (several times)!Topics include:Nancy Meyers and the case for the big-budget romcomFlirting via AOL

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1:00:27

But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) with Faye McKeever

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/08/12

Jack and Nora are joined by our *very first guest* (fashion icon/ costume designer/ “steak lover” Faye McKeever) to discuss #41 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time - But I’m a Cheerleader. In this episode, Nora unlocks a hot new crush (and a new-ish sexual identity), Jack recites the supporting cast’s superhero CVs, and Faye is deeply shaken to learn Ellen Degeneres isn’t Canadian. Grab your pompoms, pack some tofu, and let’s “kill the Rangers”!Topics include:Bottoms

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1:01:50

Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/08/05

It’s our pilot episode! We’re starting strong with #42 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time - Red, White & Royal Blue. In this episode, Nora has (and will continue to have) a LOT of feelings, and Jack trots out his (famously high-quality) Texan accent at every opportunity. Grab a box of Jaffa cakes, hop on your private jet, and let’s flip Texas!Topics include:Whether a smashed cake constitutes a diplomatic catastropheBatman & Robin (1997)The romcom pedigree of

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0:54

When Rom Met Com - Trailer

When Rom Met Com ·

2025/07/27

Coming this summer, When Rom Met Com is a film podcast for the romcom lover in all of us. Hosts Jack and Nora talk all things romantic comedy, from meet-cutes to airport chases; from Baxters to reformed exes; from friends to lovers. We are kicking off by covering Vanity Fair's list of the 42 best romantic comedies of all time— if you love a love story, get ready to fall for When Rom Met Com!New episodes on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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