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- Big Castle, Little Castle - Castle 2x10 "One Man's Treasure"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 10, "One Man's Treasure." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who appears to have two families.
Recording Date: August 19, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
50 min - Cowboys! - Mentalist Unit 2x07 "Red Bulls"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 7, "Red Bulls." When Bosco's and Lisbon's teams wind up at the same crime scene, Minelli makes them join forces to find a kidnapped woman.
Recording Date: August 7, 2026
Relevant links:
Bert and Ernie's Fish CallHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/TheMentalist (subreddit)
The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
53 min - Detective, Counselor, Douche, Dick - Lucifer Unit 2x12 "Love Handles"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 12, "Love Handles." Lucifer and Chloe must catch a serial poisoner while also navigating the next evolution in their relationship. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
For 10% off of The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema, use coupon code ROMCOMPODCAST at https://cinematicalism.com/
Recording Date: August 6, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
1 hr 19 min - Cool Dad - Castle 2x09 "Love Me Dead"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 9, "Love Me Dead." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of an assistant district attorney in an effort to get closer to him.
Recording Date: July 27, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
1 hr 6 min - Semper Fi, Sissy Britches - Mentalist Unit 2x06 "Black Gold and Red Blood"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Neoshia to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 6, "Black Gold and Red Blood." When Patrick Jane is arrested for eavesdropping on Agent Bosco, he ends up solving the case... from jail.
Recording Date: July 12 and 20, 2026
Relevant links:
Karin's fan trailer: https://youtu.be/KzhCGOvmr0URepercussions by nitro9 (rated T)
Deals with the Devil by Lady_of_Winterhell (rated E)Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/TheMentalist (subreddit)
The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
1 hr 29 min - Self-Worth Comes From Within, Bitches - Lucifer Unit 2x11 "Stewardess Interruptus"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 11, "Stewardess Interruptus." After a woman interrupts a "moment" between Lucifer and Chloe, the woman is found dead. Later, another former lover of Lucifer is found dead as well, leaving Chloe concerned that there's a jealous ex-lover out there. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
For 10% off of The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema, use coupon code ROMCOMPODCAST at https://cinematicalism.com/
Recording Date: July 16, 2026
LuciTunes:
“You Don’t Have to Take My Call” by The Years
“Secret Stash” by Mike Mago
“Hot Pants” by James Brown and the JBs
“GOOD” by Erin McCarley
“The Love That You Give” by Wolfmother
“In the Air Tonight” by Natalie Taylor [YouTube/Spotify]Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
1 hr 23 min - Mama's on the Prowl - Castle 2x08 "Kill the Messenger"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 8, "Kill the Messenger." Beckett and Castle investigate the hit-and-run killing that leads them to an old case of Captain Montgomery's.
Recording Date: July 1, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
58 min - Bite Me? - Mentalist Unit 2x05 "Red Scare"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 5, "Red Scare." After a man is seemingly defenestrated from his house, the team heads over to Eagle Creek to solve a murder in a haunted house.
Recording Date: June 5, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/TheMentalist (subreddit)
The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
56 min - Death, She Grows Near - Castle Unit 2x07 "Famous Last Words"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 7, "Famous Last Words." Beckett and Castle investigate the murder of Alexis's favorite singer—with a little help from a stan.
Recording Date: June 6, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
1 hr 1 min - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Douche - Lucifer Unit 2x10 "Quid Pro Ho"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 10, "Quid Pro Ho." The trial for Warden Perry is about to begin when Chloe gets word that the key witness in the case against her father's killer has been murdered. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember.
Recording Date: June 17, 2026
LuciTunes:
”Us & Them” by Truthsayer [YouTube/Spotify]“The Queen is Back” by Fransisca Hall [YouTube]
“Stop Draggin Me Down” by The Obscurities [YouTube]
“Devil’s Got a Hold on Me” by El Grande [YouTube/Spotify]
“One and Only” by Kenneth Aaron Harris [YouTube]
“In the Air Tonight” by Natalie Taylor [YouTube/Spotify]Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
Community Links:
r/lucifer (subreddit)
Email the detectives at [email protected]
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.
Subscribe to us on YouTube!
1 hr 11 min
About Rom-Com Detectives
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Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.