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PODCAST

Agents of SMOOCH

Annette Wierstra

A podcast that’s looking for love in all the right places. Join the Agents of SMOOCH as we delve into the romance of sweeping epics and classic romcoms. Our mission is to investigate the important questions: Should they or shouldn’t they? Is there such a thing as One True Love? Did that smooch have any chemistry? We might not have all the answers, but we know you had us at “Hello.”

tv & film film reviews

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131: In The Manner of Elegant Females

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2025/04/11

We are here in praise of Austen’s Pride & Prejudice but also for wet shirts, poorly executed proposals, and good face acting. Join our much overdue mission about BBC’s 1995 Pride & Prejudice. Since this mission was as fun as a ball at Netherfield, it may lead to more infatuated missions about other Austen adaptations. Annette Wierstra with Kirsten Goruk, Erika Ensign and Katie Mack.

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51:44

130: Our Love Fern

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2025/03/28

Today’s mission is a slight jump back in time to 2003 to learn How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Does this movie have a ridiculous premise? Oh yeah. Do our Agents care? Not really. We just want to wear some diamonds and find someone to take care of our love fern. Annette Wierstra with Kirsten Goruk.

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1:12:07

123: The Grace Poole Story

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2024/11/01

Is it a Gothic Romance series if we don’t wander the English moors? Of course not! Join our agents as they discuss Jane Eyre focusing on the 2011 movie and the book. While we like the moody story of Jane and her Mr. Rochester, we have a few suggestions for the next adaptation. Annette Wierstra with Heather Berberet and Moisés Chiullán.

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52:28

119: Throw the Thumbs Up

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2024/05/24

We’ve got more Romance in Action with The Fall Guy movie. Get ready for comedy, stunt action, and romance from Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Our Agents went on this mission to the theatre and later recorded this episode in person. The Agents thought the meta references to the movie industry, with the right dash of mystery and romance made for perfect escapism. Will we watch it again? Definitely. Annette Wierstra with Kirsten Goruk, Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

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1:03:45

118: The Kiss That Broke the Internet

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2024/05/10

It’s our Director’s birthday! She is using her power to make the Agency do a mission about Aziraphale and Crowley in Good Omens. If you like seeing Angels and Demon romance each other in a gentle comedy about the end of the universe, this is the episode for you. Annette Wierstra with Heather Berberet and Stacy Watnick.

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57:46

112: And Boy, Will They

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2024/02/16

We are back with a classic Romance in Action from 1986: The Big Easy. We have Dennis Quaid practicing the art of seduction with Ellen Barkin amid a murder investigation. With a seedy 80s vibe, they follow a trail of clues that lead them deeper into a corrupt mess in New Orleans. The investigation keeps pulling them apart making us wonder: Will they or won’t they? Annette Wierstra with Deborah Stanish and Shelly Brisbin.

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56:30

111: A Lack of Malevolence

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2024/02/02

Our Director Annette Wierstra interviews playwright and writer Reina Hardy in advance of the release of her Hallmark movie Paging Mr. Darcy. They discuss Jane Austen, conferences, Regency dancing, and casting Austen heroes. They also dive into how one gets into writing a Hallmark movie, the logistics of writing a screenplay, and the experience of having your script come to life. Annette Wierstra with Reina Hardy.

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1:06:56

110: It's Time (Loop) to Free Your Squee

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/12/27

I’m freeing my squee about this new podcast on the Incomparable. Drs. Stacy Watnick and Heather Berberet asked me to join them on Free The Squee for their holiday episode about Round and Round, the time loop Hanukkah movie. We loved it. And we are sure you will too. To get more Free the Squee, subscribe on your favourite podcatcher, or find them on the Incomparable website: https://www.theincomparable.com/fts/ Heather Berberet and Stacy Watnick with Annette Wierstra.

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1:16:55

109: Flaws in the Ikea Rug

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/12/22

It’s time for our annual holiday movie marathon. Don your Christmas PJs, gather your festive snacks, and get out the Holiday Bingo Cards. Our Agents watched three Christmas movies of varying quality and enjoyed every minute of it. We watched: A Biltmore Christmas Christmas in Notting Hill Where Are You, Christmas? We also discuss other movies we have watched this holiday season: Must Love Christmas Checkin’ it Twice Fit for Christmas Ex-mas Mystery at Mistletoe Lane Merry Mystery Christmas

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52:27

108: No Love Story Just Murder

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/12/08

It’s time for the holidays! And what better way to celebrate than with the Christmas action movie Long Kiss Goodnight with Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson? You might think this movie is the antithesis of a Hallmark holiday movie, but it is the struggle between the two sides of amnesiac Samantha/Charlie. Will she stick with the idyllic small-town family life she created or return to the life of an international spy? Annette Wierstra with Erika Ensign and Brian Warren.

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1:07:40

107: Competency Porn Star

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/11/24

For this mission, our Agents discuss Ocean’s 8 as part of our Romance in Action series. How much do we love this all-women heist movie cast? A lot. A lot a lot. Join us as we discuss a fantastic cast of characters, couture fashion, and safe spaces. And of course, we dive right into the romantic tension that underlays this entire film. Bring on the sequel, please. Annette Wierstra with Kirsten Goruk and Heather Berberet.

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106: Hit Me With a Fish

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/11/10

We are back with another Romance in Action with a mission in praise of fluff. Ghosted matches up Chris Evans and Ana de Armas again in a spy/not a spy action adventure. We don’t recommend it as a stalkering road map for finding love IRL, but it is full of chases, OTT villains, and a plot that takes us across the globe. If you want a fun escape with pretty people in nice clothes chasing MacGuffins, this movie is about as deep as you need it to be. Annette Wierstra with Deborah Stanish.

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1:16:42

105: The Evil Energy of the House

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/10/31

Surprise! We are dropping an extra special episode because we wanted to spend Halloween with you. We’ve got a wonderfully gothic romance for you to read from Uncanny Magazine which will set the perfect seasonal scene. So light some candles, close the doors and windows tight, and join us as we explore Radcliffe Hall by Miyuki Jane Pinckard. Annette Wierstra with James Thomson, Shelly Brisbin and Erika Ensign.

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1:00:04

104: She's the Legend

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/10/27

This week’s mission is all about time travel, romance, and saving the human race from destruction by our robot overlords. As we continue our Romance in Action series we chose a classic favourite: 1984’s The Terminator. We are going to talk about the tension, the murder, the time travel, and the naked men. But we are going to focus on Sarah Connor and how great she is as a character and her epic romance story. Come with us if you want to live! Annette Wierstra with Deborah Stanish and Erika

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1:02:25

103: I'm Gliding Here

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/10/13

Join us for a new series: Romance in Action. We are starting with one of our favourite actors Sandra Bullock in an Action RomCom Miss Congeniality (which definitely did not have a sequel). Over 20 years after it came out, Miss Congeniality still wins our hearts. Are we a Sandra Bullock podcast now? Maybe. Annette Wierstra with Jean MacDonald, Kirsten Goruk and Heather Berberet.

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49:39

102: Stop Fidgeting & Smile

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/09/29

Our Agents did a double mission for this episode going to the Pretty Woman Musical and rewatching the Pretty Woman movie. They begin discussing how a 1990 romcom starring a sex worker held up much better than you might expect and they embrace being Julia Roberts stans. Then they discuss how the musical is good fan service and whether it can hold up to the source material. Put on your tallest boots and shortest skirt and join us! Annette Wierstra with Kirsten Goruk.

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1:28:17

101: She Needs a Gardener

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/09/15

Welcome to season 4 of Agents of SMOOCH! We are starting with Queen Charlotte with a very deep dive into the Great Experiment, love and mental health, and tending your garden at any age. The series gave our Agents more feelings than they expected, in the best way. Annette Wierstra with Amanda-Rae Prescott, Sandra Wong, Kathy Campbell and Heather Berberet.

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1:25:25

100: The Hugh Grant Clause

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/05/10

It’s our 100th episode! It’s also our Director’s 50th birthday! That means this episode’s mission is a romantic trope draft. How else would the Agency celebrate? Our agents start by sharing their favourite memories from the past 100 episodes before diving into draft. Join the party and get ready to sniped. Annette Wierstra with Kathy Campbell, James Thomson, Sarah Murphy, Erika Ensign, Shelly Brisbin and Moisés Chiullán.

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99: 10 Things I Hate about 10 Things I Hate About You

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/04/28

Our Agents return to 10 Things I Hate About You but this mission investigates the 2009 television show. Director Annette and Agent Erika watch the first episode together for “a mere soupçon of crap.” This leaves the Director with a lot of questions which Erika tries to answer on this solo mission. Join us for 10 Things Erika Hates About 10 Things I Hate About You (the TV Show). For balance, she also lists 10 things she likes (hint: it’s Ethan Peck). Annette Wierstra with Erika Ensign.

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1:25:24

98: He Didn't Eat A Duck

Agents of SMOOCH ·

2023/04/14

Our agents gather to discuss Shakespeare turned teen romcom 10 Things I Hate About You from 1999. This is movie beloved by many agents for many reasons such as the soundtrack, Julia Stiles, and improvements on Shakespeare’s original story. Come back to high school and find out why we don’t hate this movie. Not even a little bit. Annette Wierstra with Sarah Hendrica Bickerton, Shelly Brisbin, Erika Ensign and Sarah Murphy.

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