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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 305 episodes available.
June 10, 2025Femmes Reading Filth Crossover: The Idea of YouOur friends over at Femmes Reading Filth invited us on their podcast to chat about The Idea of You (2024) and the book from which it was adapted. If you like what you hear, please go check out more Femmes Reading Filth wherever you listen to podcasts!...more1h 20minPlay
June 05, 2025262. Burlesque: Their Love's the Kind You Gotta EarnDivas take the stage in 2010's Burlesque, an ultimately silly movie that happens to meet the theme of the month: small town/big city. We also discuss Labubu, drinking on the job, and the Wagon Wheel Watusi....more53minPlay
May 29, 2025261. Love Me: Love Between LifeformsLove science month concludes with Love Me (2024), in which two pieces of technology (science) fall in love (that's the love part). See, it fits the theme!...more50minPlay
May 22, 2025260. Timer: Take the Guess Work Out of LoveLove science and time science come together in Timer (2009). Sam and Shelby get to say whatever they want about this movie and not feel bad because the creator went on to make Wandavision....more56minPlay
May 15, 2025259. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: I Love This MemoryWe're going "sad" this week with 2004's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We discuss poorly-treated actors, wigs vs. dye, and the nature of memory. ...more54minPlay
May 08, 2025258. Love Potion No. 9: The Biochemical Process of Feeling in Love (with Rob Schulte of Vanderpump Robs)Our friend Rob of Vanderpump Robs joins us to chat about 1992's Love Potion No. 9. We also discuss little mustaches, the fear of rejection, and, of course, kissing cops....more1h 4minPlay
April 24, 2025257. Duck Butter: You Can't Play It Safe in LoveSomething about Duck Butter (2018) makes us hungry because not only do we discuss shortcuts to falling in love, we also list ingredients to spear on a kabob and reveal the best way to reheat leftover Taco Bell....more57minPlay
April 17, 2025256. Stay the Night: He Could Be the Love of Your LifeWe're still not asleep for 2022's Stay the Night, a movie NOT based off a hockey romance novel. We also discuss character growth, Canadian careers, and what in life is worth chasing after....more54minPlay
April 10, 2025255. Sleepless in Seattle: People Who Truly Loved Once are Far More Likely to Love Again (with Jenn Scott)We're joined in our late night discussion of Sleepless in Seattle (1993) by Jenn Scott. We compliment Meg Ryan, forgive some light stalking, and wonder how airports could ever have been so easy to get around....more1h 1minPlay
April 03, 2025254. Before Sunrise: Isn't Everything We Do in Life a Way to be Loved a Little More?We're up all night watching a classic, Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise (1995). We discuss young romance, how time changes viewpoints, and the European railway system....more49minPlay
FAQs about The Rom Complex:How many episodes does The Rom Complex have?The podcast currently has 305 episodes available.