BONUS: Heartbreak Island - The Wrestler
Jul 11, 2025•43 min
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Episode description
As we always say, we're constantly on the lookout for new romantic subplots. In this episode, Christina brings on (her very first!) guest podcaster to discuss the Academy Award-nominated movie, The Wrestler. Join us as we reflect on the budding, but ultimately tragic, romance between Randy and Pam.
🎥Shownotes:
0:00 - The trailer for The Wrestler.
6:10 - The opening scene where you can see the highlights of Randy's career as "The Ram".
14:40 - The final scene between Randy/"The Ram" and Pam.
17:20 - The moment in the bar where Randy and Pam first realize that they have feelings for each other.
19:51 - The heartbreaking ending credits song (by Bruce Springsteen) that fits perfectly with the theme of the movie.
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