The RomCom Effect

Lena Olson and Katie Chilson
  • 4.6 (19)
  • FILM REVIEWS
The RomCom Effect

Join Katie and Lena as they revisit classic romantic comedies and their effect on...everything! Your quirky best friends/leading ladies/podcast hosts discuss the impact the films have had on their lives and how they fit into the social and political landscape of the modern world. Each week they chat with guests about fave points throughout the story, philosophize about the essential elements of a great movie, and share romcommoms (romcom moments) from their own lives. It's the RomCom Effect!

  1. Bonus Episode: Quarantine Edition

    05/15/2020

    Bonus Episode: Quarantine Edition

    Lena and Katie catch up in quarantine covering which rom coms are helping them cope, how they're staying busy, and why TV and movies are extra important right now. Support the show

    57 min
  2. Valentine's Day with Miraya Berke

    02/13/2020

    Valentine's Day with Miraya Berke

    Katie and Lena are joined by founder of the Rom Com Fest, Miraya Berke, to wrap up the season with Valentine's Day! They chat about high school sweethearts, Valentine's Day celebrations and the 36 questions to fall in love. Find Miraya Berke on twitter: @mirayaberke Follow Rom Com Fest on twitter: @romcomfestival and instagram: @romcomfest You can buy tickets to the Rom Com Fest now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rom-com-fest-badges-tickets-93029727419 Read about Miraya's love story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/07/02/welcome-rom-com-fest-haven-fans-who-never-stopped-believing-happily-ever-after/ If you want to ask a special someone 36 questions to fall in love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/36-questions-that-lead-to-love.html Support the show

    1 hr
  3. Groundhog Day with Adam Dubowsky

    02/06/2020

    Groundhog Day with Adam Dubowsky

    Lena and Katie are joined by guest Adam Dubowsky to relive the great rom-com Groundhog Day. Even though they hate small talk with people from high school, they chat about what they'd do in Purgatory, weather as a metaphor and the powerful music of Coldplay. Support the show

    1h 5m
  4. Last Holiday with Taneka Stotts

    01/30/2020

    Last Holiday with Taneka Stotts

    Lena and Katie are joined by Taneka Stotts (Steven Universe) to rewatch Queen Latifah's Last Holiday. They cover graceful poop jokes, the trouble with health insurance, and the most epic snowboard chase of all time.  You can find Taneka on Twitter: @TanekaStotts Check out her work at: https://tanekastotts.com/ and http://lovecircuits.com/ Support the show

    1h 9m
  5. The Holiday Calendar with Christina Lee

    01/23/2020

    The Holiday Calendar with Christina Lee

    Katie and Lena are joined with guest Christina Lee to chat about the Netflix Original "The Holiday Calendar." This week they cover NYE toasts, celebrity kid stars, and travel bloggers. Support the show

    50 min
  6. The Knight Before Christmas

    01/16/2020

    The Knight Before Christmas

    Katie and Lena catch up with each other while discussing Netflix original, The Knight Before Christmas. They talk about switcheroo movies, Lady Alexa Play and their personal quests in life. Support the show

    54 min
  7. Last Christmas with Tara Hernandez

    01/09/2020

    Last Christmas with Tara Hernandez

    Katie and Lena are joined by Tara Hernandez (Young Sheldon) for Paul Feig's newest movie Last Christmas. They could teach a college course on the movie but instead talk adult illness, immigration and the Casper Test. Support the show

    59 min
  8. Let It Snow with Erin Byrne Siskind

    01/02/2020

    Let It Snow with Erin Byrne Siskind

    Happy New Year! We’re keeping the holiday spirit going with Let It Snow. Katie and Lena chat with guest Erin Byrne Siskind about a town with no parents, apology pigs and the Netflix Cinematic Universe.  Support the show

    1h 1m
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About

Join Katie and Lena as they revisit classic romantic comedies and their effect on...everything! Your quirky best friends/leading ladies/podcast hosts discuss the impact the films have had on their lives and how they fit into the social and political landscape of the modern world. Each week they chat with guests about fave points throughout the story, philosophize about the essential elements of a great movie, and share romcommoms (romcom moments) from their own lives. It's the RomCom Effect!

Information

  • Creator
    Lena Olson and Katie Chilson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lena Olson and Katie Chilson
  • Show Website
    The RomCom Effect

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