My Big Fat Rom Com Podcast

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Hosts Kelsey Rodich and Haley Smith break down your favorite Romantic Comedies and discuss how they relate to love, dating, and relationships today.

Kelsey Rodich

  • Oct 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
  • 34 EPISODES


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Made of Honor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 61:38


Hosts Kelsey and Haley break down the film 'Made of Honor' (2008), starring Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, and Kevin McKidd. They discuss the many themes in this rom com, including gender roles, quick weddings, and all things Scottish.

The Kissing Booth 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 60:08


Hosts Kelsey and Haley break down Netflix's, 'The Kissing Booth 2' (2020). They discuss the struggles of long distance relationships, best friend versus girlfriend drama, and debate Elle's future: Harvard or Berkeley?

The Kissing Booth

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 60:50


Hosts Kelsey and Haley break down the Netflix teen Rom Com, ‘The Kissing Booth’ (2018). They discuss friendship rules, dating their best friend’s brother, and debate whether or not they’d participate in their own high school kissing booth.

Before Sunrise

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 78:21


Hosts Kelsey and Haley debate the 1995 romantic film, Before Sunrise, and ultimately agree to disagree on the many conversations and topics of discussion in this film.

10 Things I Hate About You

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 71:38


Hosts Kelsey and Haley break down the 1999 teen romantic comedy, '10 Things I Hate About You.' They talk overprotective parents, relate to (and gush over) the many characters, and debate the use of 'sexy' underwear in high school.

Love, Guaranteed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 63:37


Hosts Kelsey and Haley discuss the newly released Netflix film, "Love, Guaranteed," and how they can relate to the modern struggles of online dating.

Palm Springs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 61:08


Hosts Kelsey and Haley break down “Palm Springs,” starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. SPOILERS: They discuss what they would do if stuck in a time loop, attempt to wrap their heads around the physics of it all, and even debate who they think “Nana” really is. CONTENT WARNING: suicide, adult language.

Never Have I Ever (Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 147:38


Kelsey and Haley are joined again by special guest Christina, this time to breakdown episodes 6-10 of the Netflix show "Never Have I Ever." They discuss coming out, arranged marriages, and look back on the drama of high school rumors. They also have the ultimate debate: team Paxton or team Ben?

Never Have I Ever (Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 97:12


On this episode, Kelsey and Haley are joined by special guest (and Kelsey's childhood friend), Christina, to breakdown episodes 1-5 of the Netflix show "Never Have I Ever." They discuss its LGBTQ+ characters, how the show destigmatizes therapy, and Christina shares her perspective on what this show does for the representation of Indian women and culture.

Appropriate Behavior

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 55:48


Kelsey and Haley break down the 2014 comedy "Appropriate Behavior." They mainly discuss and relate to the personal struggle of trying to find yourself after a tough, or toxic, break up.

Alex Strangelove

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 60:40


Hosts Kelsey and Haley break down the Netflix original LGBTQ teen rom-com "Alex Strangelove." They look back on high school and discuss the many struggles of teens, including discovering their identities, coming out, and the pressures of dating and losing their virginities.

Imagine Me & You

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 91:43


Hosts Kelsey and Haley are joined by their good friend and special guest, Jordyn, to discuss the quintessential Lesbian rom-com, "Imagine Me & You" (2005). They talk about the film's wonderfully cheesy elements, dig into one of its terrible characters, and debate whether they believe in love at first sight.

Love, Simon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 64:47


Hosts Kelsey and Haley discuss the 2018 LGBTQ+ teen romance movie "Love, Simon." They talk about the representation in this film, the challenges of coming out, teen/high school relationships and dating, and more.

The Lovebirds

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 59:10


Hosts Kelsey and Haley discuss the recently released "The Lovebirds," starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. They chat about the hilarious chaos of this movie, from reality TV to sex cults, and contemplate what they would do if they were framed for murder.

You've Got Mail

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 71:26


Hosts Kelsey and Haley discuss the 1998 classic, “You’ve Got Mail,” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. They get nostalgic about AOL and AIM, share stories of being stood up, and marvel over just how much online dating has changed in the last 22 years.

What to Expect When You're Expecting

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 65:46


In honor of Mother's Day, Kelsey and Haley discuss the 2012 film "What to Expect When You're Expecting." They chat about all things motherhood and pregnancy, adoption, gender reveal parties, and whether or not they even want kids. TW: difficult pregnancies and terminating pregnancies

The Half of It

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 83:47


In this episode, Kelsey and Haley break down the recently released Netflix original "The Half of It." They chat about LGBTQ representation in romantic films, look back on their High School crushes, and get philosophical about the real meaning of "love."

Sleeping With Other People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 87:25


Kelsey and Haley share their thoughts on the 2015 romance-comedy ‘Sleeping With Other People.’ This week’s conversation gets explicit quickly as they debate having sex with an OBGYN, men and women being close friends, and what they would do if female masturbation was mansplained to them, like it is in this movie.

Bride Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 87:39


This week, Kelsey and Haley watched the 2009 rom com "Bride Wars," starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, and discuss anything and everything wedding related.

Bridget Jones's Diary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 89:21


Kelsey and Haley break down the 2001 Rom Com, “Bridget Jones’s Diary.” They chat about dating in the workplace, discuss the classic “love triangle” trope, and contemplate how this movie holds up post-“Me Too” movement (spoiler alert: it doesn’t).

It's Complicated

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 73:11


Kelsey and Haley discuss the 2009 Nancy Meyer's romantic comedy "It's Complicated," starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin. They question whether affairs are ever justified and share what they would do if they learned their spouse's divorced parents were secretly having one.

Never Been Kissed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 80:44


This week, Kelsey and Haley look back on high school with "Never Been Kissed" (1999). They discuss bullying, high school stereotypes, the prom, and share their first kiss stories.

Think Like A Man

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 86:27


This week, the ladies at My Big Fat Rom Com Podcast are joined by their first guest ever to discuss the 2012 rom com, "Think Like A Man." Kelsey, Haley, and Michael, Haley's social-distancing partner and boyfriend, talk via web chat to bring you their thoughts on the many theories and relationship tips posed by the film (which was based on a relationship advice book by Steve Harvey).

Man Up

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 93:25


Kelsey and Haley discuss the 2015 romantic comedy "Man Up," starring Simon Pegg and Lake Bell. They chat about blind dates, getting set up by friends, and even discuss some NSFW theories posed by the film.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 90:40


Kelsey and Haley look back on one of their favorite rom coms while growing up, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," and discover it has not aged well. But, while they discuss the lack of diversity and the sexist tropes, they are still able to laugh at and share their perspectives on the many different scenarios this film provides. Like, music in the bedroom: yay or nay? Could they turn down GAME 7 tickets to the NBA Finals? OR, would they ever have shower sex at their in-laws?! All this and more on this week's episode of My Big Fat Rom Com Podcast.

Happy Anniversary

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 93:06


Kelsey and Haley break down the 2018 Netflix Original rom com "Happy Anniversary," written and directed by Jared Stern and starring Noël Wells and Ben Schwartz. They discuss having inside jokes with significant others, roleplaying, and unsolicited dick pics. They also answer the question at the heart of this movie: can you love someone flaws and all?

Leap Year

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 95:09


Kelsey and Haley discuss and review the 2010 film "Leap Year," starring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, and Adam Scott. They swap horrible travel stories, get heated over when 'banter' becomes just plain mean, and answer the film's overarching question: would they propose to their boyfriend's on Leap Day?

To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 85:18


Kelsey and Haley share their thoughts on the much awaited Netflix sequel “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You.” They reflect on their first dates, discuss the importance of talking about sex, and reveal whether they are team Peter Kavinsky or John Ambrose McClaren.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 83:26


This week, Kelsey and Haley break down the much beloved 2018 Netflix film “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. They discuss writing love letters, reflect on high school dating, and share whether or not they’ve ever faked a relationship.

I Hate Valentine's Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 85:27


Kelsey and Haley take a look at the 2009 movie "I Hate Valentine's Day," another Nia Vardalos and John Corbett Rom-Com. Together, they discuss their feelings toward Valentine's Day just in time for the holiday, and how their Love Language(s) fit into their expectations. They also weigh in on the debate of whether or not 'soulmates' exist and share their personal rules about dating.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 102:20


Kelsey and Haley discuss the 2002 romantic comedy "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," written by and starring Nia Vardalos. They break down familial expectations and weird family quirks, contemplate at what point it's appropriate to introduce a boyfriend to the family, and debate whether or not their future spouse should ask parental permission to propose.

Mr. Right

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 105:44


How quick is "too quick" to jump head-first into a relationship? Does it bother you when couples sit on the same side of the table during a date? What would you do for a dance with Sam Rockwell? Kelsey and Haley answer all these questions and more in their discussion of the 2015 film "Mr. Right," starring Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell.

The Big Sick

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 97:20


In this episode, Kelsey and Haley review "The Big Sick" (2017) and discuss some hot button topics that come up in the movie. Like, whether or not they could date someone who was a member of a different religion, or someone who their parents don't necessarily like. They also discuss the more important issues, like dating someone who sleeps on an air mattress, and if and when it is acceptable to poop in front of your significant other. That's right, there's quite a lot of talk about poop. So plug in those headphones and get ready to press play on Episode 2 of My Big Fat Rom Com Podcast.

When Harry Met Sally

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 83:16


Welcome to My Big Fat Rom Com Podcast! In our first episode, Kelsey and Haley discuss the 1989 classic Rom Com "When Harry Met Sally."

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