Starring Cupid

By Zama Gxarisa

A podcast that reviews the romantic relationships in popular movies and shows, across all genres. Hosted by local hopeless romantic and struggling cinephile, Zamadotx.... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

Starring Cupid episodes:

July 15, 2025 Ep. 18: Emma + Dexter
This week we’re taking it one day at a time with Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, from Netflix’s One Day. Join Zama as we unpack the intricacies behind this kind of friends to lovers trope, why Dex can be so frustrating, how Emma gets trapped by the idea of settling, and how we can honour those we’ve lost. The discussion continue in this week’s morbid Who’s Your Fave battle.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates.
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1h 11min
February 14, 2025 Ep. 17: Jess + Nick
This week we’re moving into the loft and talking about Jess Day and Nick Miller, from the sitcom hit New Girl. Join Zama as we tap into the benefits of trying again, building off the foundation of friendship, and how these two real lovers found their way back to each other. Stay for our battle as we pit two couples struggling through life. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates.
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1h 35min
November 03, 2024 Ep. 16: Amanda Bynes special
This week we’re turning into the Amanda Show and celebrating a real romcom prodigy, Miss Amanda Bynes. Join Zama as we unpack why Bynes is such a star, go through the movies that cemented her place amongst the legends of the genre, and why we should accept her retirement. CW/TW: pedophilia and assault. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates.
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1h 41min
August 04, 2024 Ep. 1: Louisa + Will (ft. Nasiphi)
This week we're exploring the complexities of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, from Me Before You. We're joined by a friend of the podcast and big sister, Nasiphi (@ SipzandThingz) to help sort through it. Find out how appropriate casting affects how people are represented, why their relationship wasn't very healthy, and why love doesn't always have to be the answer. We take the book adaptations theme further in this week's who's your fave. CW: there are mentions of suicide.
Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and your thoughts on this movie.
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June 30, 2024 Ep. 15: Penelope + Colin
This week we’re taking a husband and breaking down Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, from the sensational Bridgerton series. Join Zama asking the big questions like why Pen wasn’t the only person trying to rebrand, why Colin had to humble himself, and how forgiveness was the theme of this relationship. We take this further with all the secrets in our period drama themed battle.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and more. We have a LinkTree for all our social media accounts & new YouTube channel.
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1h 57min
June 17, 2024 Ep. 14: Alex + Henry
This week we’re making history and talking about Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry, from Red, White & Royal Blue. Join Zama as we see how these two are more similar than they think, why Henry feels trapped by societal expectations, how this reshapes Alex’s thinking, and what their relationship means for their roles. We take it a step further in this week’s battle where we go scandal for scandal.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and more. We have a LinkTree for all our social media accounts & new YouTube channel.
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1h 35min
November 20, 2023 Ep. 13: Kory + Dick
This week we're taking down baddies and looking at the superhero lovebirds, Kory Anders and Dick Grayson from Titans. Better known as Starfire and Nightwing. Join Zama as she giggles about her crushes, dives into why Dick had a lot to prove, how Kory was dealing with her Hamlet-esque dilemma, and why their pairing is mutually beneficial. We take this DC themed chat into the week's battle.
Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast. South African Lovers, don't forget to register to vote.
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1h 19min
November 10, 2023 Ep. 12: Mbali + Sivu
This week we're having a #rebrand and talking about Mbali Hadebe and Sivuyile Levin, from Netflix's Miseducation. Join Zama as she explains why this couple is premature, how Sivu's metamorphosis dismantled his relationship, what's hindering Mbali from growing, and how they can move forward for the better with a second season. We turn this week's battle back onto campus to pick our secondary faves.
Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast.
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1h 33min
October 31, 2023 Ep. 11: Adelaide + Gabe vs. Red + Abraham (Spooky Special)
This week we're facing our spooky selves and looking at Adelaide and Gabe Wilson as they face off against Red and Abraham in Jordan Peele's Us. Join Zama as she explains why Addie had to cling to her presentation, why Gabe is so shocked by Abraham, and how their marriage is a lesson to others. Zama chimes in on the latest about the SAG strike and emphasises that this podcast will always stand by Palestine. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast. Happy Halloween, Lovers.
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1h 24min
August 07, 2023 Break It Off Pt. 1
StarringCupid studios brings you a whole new segment with Break It Off: a special where we criticise ships that should have never seen the light of day. Join Zama as she examines the outdated cishetero marriage model of the Johnsons, the toxic cycle of Kelly & Ryan, the half-hearted arc of Black Widow & Hulk, and the romantic mishaps of Gregory Eddie. Zama also lends her voice to the ongoing WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes in America and how they will rewrite the future of movies & TV.
Huge thanks to the Lovers for sticking around the past 3 years. Here's to many more. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast.
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1h 41min

FAQs about Starring Cupid:

How many episodes does Starring Cupid have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.