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Which came first, the romantic comedy or our messed up ways of thinking about love and relationships? Each week Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman break down the romcom tropes that make their hearts... more
FAQs about The Rom Complex:How many episodes does The Rom Complex have?The podcast currently has 287 episodes available.
April 27, 2023165. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Nobody’s Ever Been in Love with HimIt’s time for a classic not-quite-rom com, 1986’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! I could use a day off, am I right? No? Fine, we’ll keep working just for you, listeners. We talk......more52minPlay
April 20, 2023164. The Lake House: I Saw Her. I Kissed her. I Love Her.How well do you remember the mess that is 2006’s The Lake House? Better than we did? We talk about deeply un-curious main characters, time science, and cats. The cats have nothing......more59minPlay
April 13, 2023163. Easy A: I Realized That My Name Is an Anagram for “I Love”I just saw something on buzzfeed about Easy A (2010) and it not holding up, but I didn’t bother reading that, and you don’t have to read it either! Instead, listen to......more1hPlay
April 06, 2023162. Balloon Animal: We Love Em Johnson and Katherine WaddellIn this special episode, we are joined by writer/director Em Johnson and actor/producer Katherine Waddell to discuss their movie Balloon Animal (2022). We talk about the circus, ancient Shelby lore, and re-meet-cutes.......more1hPlay
March 30, 2023Bonus: Bridgerton S1E1: Diamond of the First WaterPlease check out this sneak peek at the first Bridgerton mini-episode from our Patreon! You can find more exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/theromcomplex In this first episode of our Bridgerton bonus series, we......more25minPlay
March 23, 2023161. Down with Love: Saying “I Love You” Was Also My PlanAfter Shelby reveals their deepest shame, we get into discussing Down With Love (2003). The twists! The turns! The secrets revealed! Oh, and don’t forget the iconic telephone call scene....more52minPlay
March 16, 2023160. Only You: I Hope Someday I Have Somebody Who Loves Me That MuchIf you love impulsive liars like we apparently do, you might love 1994’s Only You starring Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. We talk about going over the top for love, self-tanning......more57minPlay
March 09, 2023159. Singin’ in the Rain: Fit as a Fiddle and Ready for LoveWe discuss Singin’ in the Rain (1952) in this unusually trivia-heavy episode. Shelby defends the villain and Sam creeps ever closer toward listing the desired qualities in her perfect man. Hint: dancers......more1h 1minPlay
March 02, 2023158. Something New: The Point is, Love is an AdventureToday Sam and Shelby talk about the flirty and floral Something New (2006). We go over NOT telling women what to do with their hair, surprisingly sexy scenes, and how the size......more59minPlay
February 23, 2023157. How Stella Got Her Groove Back: Did You Fall in Love with a Twenty-Year-Old Boy?Hey folks, how are we feeling about vacation romance? Ponder that as we discuss How Stella Got her Groove Back (1998). We talk about the age difference, letting your guard down, and......more51minPlay
FAQs about The Rom Complex:How many episodes does The Rom Complex have?The podcast currently has 287 episodes available.