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Romancing the Pod

Romancing the Pod - Paige Wesley, Todd Schlosserart19.com

Each week Paige and Todd review a romantic movie and break down the good, the bad, and the funny. Give it a listen, we’ll have you at hello.

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258 - Fool's Gold

“There’s no dick that good in the world.” This week’s thirstiest mess of a movie is... Fool’s Gold. This film has everything: a maybe-teen yacht goblin, a grown man earnestly saying “boat swain,” and Kevin Hart playing a rum-soaked rapper-slash-loan-shark-slash-island oligarch. If you love sketchy ages, mispronounced nautical ranks, and shootouts that defy physics and employment law, this episode’s for you. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our com...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 259

257 - Runaway Bride

Two villains, both alike in evil. This week’s thirstiest movie is Runaway Bride. This film has everything: performative egg eating, a third-act Homer Eisenhower reveal, and a print news column that’s basically if Andrew Tate knew how to read and immediately started doxxing hot women for USA Today. If you love petty shade, chaotic horse escapes, and two villains finding love, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. W...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 52 minEp. 258

256 - D.E.B.S.

Where are the guns coming from? This week’s campiest queer romcom spy fantasy is... DEBS. This film has everything: secret agents in ceiling swings, a sapphic supervillain, and tech so confusing Todd thought it was legit teleportation. If you love standardized-test-based spy recruitment and falling in love with the woman who just tried to murder all your friends... this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. What did yo...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 257

255 - The Wedding Banquet

“Did I fall asleep for a second?” This week’s hottest movie is... The Wedding Banquet. This film has everything: Avant-garde quilt energy. Sexy paperwork. And a surprise pregnancy caused by Bowen's THAAAAAAAAANG.If you love drag dragons, Civil War diary entries, and marriage proposals that would make ICE furious, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. What did you think of our episode on The Wedding Banquet? Tell u...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 36 minEp. 256

254 - My Own Private Idaho

“He’s on a 1% Rumspringa.” This week’s hottest movie is... My Own Private Idaho. This film has everything: Narcoleptic street naps. A Shakespearean crime daddy and his Red Hot Chili hype goblin. And the most emotionally devastating campfire scene since The Parent Trap. If you love cult leader Paige, Dutch Boy roleplay, and bisexual tragedy on a wheatfield highway, this episode’s for you. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. What did you...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 255

253 - Bound

“Jennifer Tilly is playing F Chess.” This week’s slickest lesbian noir is... Bound. This film has everything: a mob nepo baby who looks like he got kicked out of Boyz II Men, a literal money-laundering montage complete with ironing, and a full-on power move where Gina Gershon goes knuckles deep... then shakes the husband’s hand. If you love vibey noir lighting, criminal scissoring, and domination so subtle it gets hand-delivered through a handshake, this episode’s for you. Please Subscribe, Rate...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 254

252 - Color of Night

"She looks like one of the people from Planet of the Apes. And by people, I mean apes." This week’s most unhinged movie is… Color of Night. This film has everything: a possessed Casio keyboard soundtrack, a man narrating his own life out loud like a noir detective who’s never heard of internal monologue, and a surprise Bruce Willis full-frontal that gives the only believable performance in the entire film. If you love chaotic sax solos, unsolicited monologues, and aquatic dong reveals, this epis...

May 29, 20251 hr 39 minEp. 253

251 - Love Lies Bleeding

“She just threw up a Kristen Stewart.” This week’s thirstiest movie is Love Lies Bleeding. This film has everything: A gym manager elbow-deep in body horror plumbing. Ed Harris’s forehead winning the Picard for best hairline. An underground love story so jacked on roids and vibes it’s basically She-Hulk by way of A24. If you love magical realism, anabolic steroids, and bodybuilder thirst with a side of murder, this episode’s for you! What did you think of our episode on Love Lies Bleeding? Tell ...

May 22, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 252

250 - Fatal Attraction

“Welcome back to posthumous pregnancy court, where we decide if this dead lady was actually pregnant or not.” This week’s thirstiest thriller is... Fatal Attraction. This film has everything: A 100-minute rage mixtape that makes “Side B” a hostage situation, a man with the kind of dick that makes you skip the hospital and reach for the knife drawer, and Glenn Close dressed like she’s about to hack Keanu Reeves’ brain chip in Johnny Mnemonic If you love posthumous pregnancy trials, emotional terr...

May 15, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 251

249 - Unfaithful

"Diane Lane gave it all up for a dude who would go down on her." This week’s thirstiest trainwreck is… Unfaithful . This film has everything: a murder snow globe, Diane Lane furiously scrubbing her nethers with literal train water, and a full Beauty and the Beast crossover you’ll never see coming. If you love messy affairs, murder husbands, and sex scenes that somehow involve a public restroom soap dispenser, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help mo...

May 08, 20251 hr 56 minEp. 249

248 - Babygirl

"How dare she do that to Puss in Boots?" This week’s most confused kink movie is... Babygirl . This film has everything: a possibly unhinged needle drop, a disappearing cult subplot, and a main character trying to explore vulnerability while also spearheading the automation apocalypse. If you love messy power dynamics, baffling sex scenes, and standing in the corner like a good girl, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our com...

May 01, 20252 hr 21 minEp. 248

247 - Spy

"Could you do a dick lineup?" This week’s thirstiest movie is... Spy. This film has everything. An Olympian level hip dick. A CIA agent demanding access to Schrödinger’s Face/Off machine. And the answer to "What’s the only acceptable catcall in Italy?" If you love unhinged spycraft, extremely subtle romance, and Jason Statham literally falling upward, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. What did you think of our...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 56 minEp. 247

246 - The Spy Who Dumped Me

"You gotta go get it with your tongue, please.” This week’s hottest movie is... The Spy Who Dumped Me. This film has everything: A rogue microchip hidden in a very personal location, Spy skills honed through Duck Hunt , and a missed opportunity Todd just couldn't not mention. If you love chaotic horniness, spy movies written by people who’ve never met a spy, and Mila Kunis falling for the first tall man with an accent, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod ...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 246

245 - Date Night

“This is Mr. & Mrs. Smith if they had a baby right after college.” This week’s hottest movie is... Date Night. This film has everything: A chicken nugget mysteriously covered in black ink. A Tripplehorn reference that amazingly isn't about a Ska Band. That moment when someone turns the gun sideways and you know—that’s the kill shot. If you love mid-marriage chaos, Tina Fey’s feral judgment skills, and Steve Carell just trying his damn best, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 245

244 - Lockout

“They become shooting star-crossed lovers. It’s Shakespearean, Paige.” This week’s hottest movie is... Lockout. This film has everything, A briefcase full of absolutely nothing, A plot so chaotic they didn’t even credit cocaine with a story credit, And The Rock … but like, in space, with none of the emotional depth and all of the Guy Pearce. If you love milky-eyed villains, fake Shakespeare, and romance that’s more punches than passion, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review ...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 52 minEp. 244

243 - S1m0ne

"This movie is the Emperor's New Clothes… but from the Emperor’s perspective." This week’s hottest movie is... S1m0ne. This film has everything: A man with an eye tumor from sitting too close to a computer, a studio exec who hears "never pay actors again" and says "perfect," and a pair of parasocial paparazzi Rosencrantz and Guildensterns who are horny for a woman who doesn’t exist. If you love digital delusions, movie-making nonsense, and guys who think collaboration is oppression, this episode...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 57 minEp. 243

242 - Always (With Eli Bosnick)

"Holly Hunter convincingly portrays someone who wants to fuck a man six feet shorter than her" This week’s weirdest romance movie is... Always (With Special Guest Eli Bosnick). This film has everything... A ghost who spends his afterlife trying to cockblock his ex, John Goodman single-handedly carrying the emotional weight of the movie, Richard Dreyfuss refusing to let death stop him from being the worst boyfriend ever. If you love toxic romances, baffling career choices, and ghostly incel behav...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 59 minEp. 242

241 - Why Did I Get Married Too?

"Angela does a drive-by on her own bedroom." This week’s wildest movie is Why Did I Get Married Too? This film has everything: K-9-level detective work from a man who can smell infidelity, a trauma wheel that only Tyler Perry would dare spin, and a woman who looked at divorce court and said, “Nah, I’ll just commit vehicular manslaughter.” If you love chaos, questionable legal decisions, and a completely unhinged look at marriage, you’re gonna love this episode. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 41 minEp. 241

240 - I Can Do Bad All by Myself

"They know how to use a Blige." This weeks Hottest movie is.... I Can Do Bad All By Myself. This movie has everything. A man with an unsettling attachment to a VCR, A Madea and Dadea that may or may not be married, and Plot logic that only exists because it needs to. If you enjoy Tyler Perry morality plays that make you wonder about the meaning of the word pew, you'll love this movie. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. What did you th...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 52 minEp. 240

239 - Obsessed

"Does this woman have unlimited trench coats?!?" This week's hottest movie is... Obsessed. This movie has everything: An ambitious woman with a foolproof dating system. A deranged temp who will stop at nothing to get ‘Elba Deep’. And Beyoncé, who at first ignores the red flags, but eventually channels her inner Lemonade rage, screaming ‘I’ve been through this too long, but I’ll be damned if I see another chick on your arm!’ before serving Lisa a final blow via the Chandelier of Justice. So, will...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 39 minEp. 239

238 - Girls Trip

"Jada Stinkett Piss" This week, the gang packs their bags, grabs a grapefruit (or two), and heads to Essence Fest as we cover Girls Trip ! This movie has everything: Tiffany Haddish being an unhinged menace, Queen Latifah making questionable career choices, Regina Hall absolutely not having it all, and Jada Pinkett Smith living that "mom friend" life—until she isn't. Join us as we celebrate the Flossy Posse and the power of friendship... and also discuss the real-life importance of having at lea...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 47 minEp. 238

237 - Save The Last Dance

"Her Juilliard auditions have a higher kill count than most Horror Virgin movies." This week’s hottest movie is Save the Last Dance —the film that made us all think we could master hip-hop in a single montage. This movie has everything: Julia Stiles looking vaguely uncomfortable while dancing, Sean Patrick Thomas being effortlessly smooth, Kerry Washington in full Big Sister Mode, and a romance so electric it almost makes us forget about that final dance. Plus, let’s not forget the Juilliard Blo...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 237

236 - Honey

"You gotta watch out for that Q Williams, guys!" This film has everything: a street dancer, a sleazy music video director, and a soundtrack so 2003 it might come with a free Nokia ringtone. You’ve got breakdancing kids defying all odds, dramatic training montages, and a final performance that somehow solves all of Honey’s problems. If you love early 2000s hip-hop vibes, choreography that changes lives, and dance moves that double as life lessons, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate an...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 48 minEp. 236

235 - Dirty Dancing

"uhm... I acktualllly prefer DD Havana Nights" This week’s hottest movie is... Dirty Dancing. And just so we’re clear, nobody puts this episode in a corner. This film has everything: a small-town girl, One Majestic Swayze, and a summer romance hotter than a Catskills campfire. You’ve got forbidden dance lessons, class warfare disguised as mambo, and a final lift so iconic it should have its own monument. If you love movies where dance solves everything and the soundtrack slaps harder than Baby’s...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 59 minEp. 235

234 - Step Up

"Channing's Dress is actually pants. AND IT HAS POCKETS!!!" This week’s hottest movie is... Step Up. This film has everything: rebellious street dancers, a prestigious arts school, and a romance hotter than a crowded dance studio. You’ve got dramatic training montages set to peak 2000s R&B, Channing Tatum looking PEAK heart throb, and some Dance Drama that can only be solved by the high school janitor. If you’re into high-energy routines, opposites-attract love stories, and the undeniable ma...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 234

233 - Grease 2

"The is basically Superman 1" This week’s hottest movie is... Grease 2. This film has everything: a motorcycle-riding bad boy who’s too cool for school, a Pink Lady falling for a T-Bird wannabe, and musical numbers that go from zero to camp faster than a drag race. If you’re into leather jackets, questionable high school dynamics, and sequels that unapologetically double down on the cheese, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover o...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 47 minEp. 233

232 - No Hard Feelings

"Some Mother Fucker always trying to Roller Blade up Stairs" - Wesley Snipes (Probably) This week’s hottest movie is... No Hard Feelings. This film has everything: Jennifer Lawrence as a down-on-her-luck Uber driver, a hilariously awkward scheme to seduce an elite clueless teenager, and a movie that just can't wait to teach you ALL the wrong lessons. If you’re into outrageous comedy with a side of surprisingly tender moments, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing th...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 232

231 - Serendipity

"GET TO THE CHOLERA!!!" This week’s hottest movie is... Serendipity. This film has everything: chance encounters, defaced 5 dollar bills, and a Bloomingdale’s employee who’s just doing the absolute most. If you’re into heartwarming rom-coms featuring your two most toxic friends chasing ‘destiny’ while leaving their current relationships in shambles, this movie is for you. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. Follow us @RomancingThePodSho...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 56 minEp. 231

230 - Pottersville

"This movie needed more Thomas Lennon" This week’s hottest movie is... Pottersville. This film has everything: a sleepy small town in chaos, a Christmas cryptid hoax gone wrong, and Paige and Todd discussing Furries way longer than we should have. If you’re into holiday cheer with a side of Bigfoot this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. Follow us @RomancingThePodShow: on Facebook and Instagram Or RomancingPodSho on ...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 230

229 - Meet Me Next Christmas

"I didn't even realize Pentatonix was in this movie?!?" This week’s hottest movie is... Meet Me Next Christmas . This film has everything: a chance airport encounter, a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas concert, and a mad dash through New York City that makes Santa's overnight delivery look leisurely. If you’re into festive rom-coms with musical cameos and more holiday spirit than a spiked punch bowl, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people dis...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 229
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