Romancing the Pod

"See how the world looks through these" This week’s hottest movie is... That Thing You Do! This movie has everything: catchy one-hit wonders, a garage band that skyrockets to fame and Tom Hanks as a slick music manager who always knows what’s groovy. You’ve got drummers with perfect timing, guitarists who are always making jokes, and screaming fans who’d make the Beatles blush. Please enjoy this f...

"This movie truly has no romance" This week’s hottest movie is... True Romance. This movie has everything: Elvis hallucinations, a suitcase full of contraband, and possibly a legend of a magic typewriter. You’ve got Christian Slater as a comic book nerd-turned-bad boy, Patricia Arquette as a call girl with a heart of gold, and a showdown so intense it makes family reunions look like yoga retreats....

"On the wings of love!!!!" This week's hottest movie is... Lisa Frankenstein. This movie has everything: reanimated corpses, Cole Sprouse as a Victorian boyfriend, and neon-lit graveyards. Plus, Lisa gives her undead crush a makeover that involves spray paint and a leather jacket—because, Colin, what’s true love without a little body modification? If you love movies that blend campy horror with te...

"This movie is just fuckin around guys" This week's hottest movie is... Beautiful Wedding. It's the sequel to Beautiful Disaster, but this time, Travis and Abby head to Mexico for a honeymoon filled with misunderstandings, brawls, and topless beach fights. This movie has everything: drunken Vegas weddings, The Mariachi Paradox, and a fight with a priest-in-training named Manuel. If you love rom-co...

"Let me be the first one congratulate...us." This week's hottest movie is... Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. (and we are joined by Todd's WIFE Natalie Kirk). This movie has everything: outrageous musical numbers, fire-spewing pianos, Russian heartthrob singers, and elves—yes, elves . If you love catchy songs with a side of quirky romance, you’ll adore the over the top songs that m...

"I'm not even sure this movie has romance in it" This week's hottest movie is... Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again from 2018. This movie has everything: flashbacks, emotional reunions, three potential dads, and Cher as Sophie’s glamorous grandmother.  you love ABBA songs and intergenerational drama, you’ll pretend not to notice that this movie still refuses to tell us who her dad is!!!!! Please Sub...

"Ignore the class issues, cause this movie is great!" This week's hottest movie is... Crazy Rich Asians. This movie has everything: high-stakes Mahjong games, luxurious family estates, scheming socialites, and Awkwafina being your dream BFF. If you love over-the-top wealth mixed with heartfelt romance, you’ll adore this movie. We sure did. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to hel...

"He was made for lovin her baby!!!" This week's hottest movie is... The Fall Guy. This movie has everything: epic car chases, death-defying stunts, a missing movie star, and a trauma cycle that seems very relatable for all my Dismissive avoidant's out there. If you love action movies that don't take themselves too seriously, you'll love this movie for everything it is, and everything its not. Plea...

"He is both underpaying her, and over slapping her" This week's hottest movie is... True Lies from 1994. This movie has everything: high-octane chases on horseback, tango dancing with terrorists, a used car salesmen/sex pest, and a strip tease that could make even the most macho men drop their tape deck. If you love action-packed movies with a side of marital comedy you'll love this insane ep...

"A movie about 2 spy's that are terrible at their job" This week's hottest movie is... This Means War from 2012. This movie has everything: top-secret surveillance gear, explosions, love triangles with bullets, and Chelsea Handler giving out relationship advice. They use CIA technology to spy on each other’s dates, complete with drones, secret cameras, and voice recordings. It's nuts. We hope you...

"The Best Part of Wakin Up..." This week's hottest movie is... Mr. & Mrs. Smith from 2005. This movie has everything: explosive shootouts, suburban espionage, a dysfunctional marriage in couple’s therapy, and a final battle in a home store that’s more intense than a newwed couple trying to figure out if they need the Malm or Tarva bed at ikea. Plus, Vince Vaughn plays Pitt’s hilariously noncha...

"Everyone wants a dash of Dash" This week's hottest movie is... The Lost City. This movie has everything: a tropical jungle setting, ancient treasure hunts, and Daniel Radcliffe as the charmingly unhinged villain, Abigail Fairfax. Plus, Brad Pitt makes an unforgettable cameo as the ex-Navy SEAL turned mercenary, Jack Trainer, who steals every scene he's in. We hope you enjoy this episode as much a...

"Butter them Knees, BABY!!!!" This week's hottest movie is... Dumplin'. This movie has everything: drag queen mentors, Dolly Parton anthems, a defiant beauty pageant protest, and more rhinestones than a country music award show. If you're into feel-good stories with a side of sass, you are gonna love this movie. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover...

"The one time Wattpad got it right" This week's hottest movie is... Boot Camp . This movie has everything: grueling fitness routines, an off-limits "Will they, won't they", Enemys to Lover tropes, and a journey of self-discovery that will fully leave you in tears. Rachel Boudwin stars as Whitney, while Drew Ray Tanner plays her dreamy yet strict personal trainer who pushes her beyond her limits. W...

"This lady is more evil than Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama" This week's hottest movie is... Falling for Figaro. This movie has everything: intense vocal training, a stern former opera diva turned coach, and a main character so unlikable its disrespectful in every way. If you're into heartwarming transformations and stunning Scottish scenery, watch outlander. Cause this movie should have...

'You're terrible, Muriel!'  This week's hottest movie is... Muriel’s Wedding from 1994. This movie has everything: Pink Boom Boxes, Racist Weddings, and literal fashion police. We loved this movie. It's terrible what Muriel has to overcome and how could you not love a movie about your friend that "got out" of their small town? We hope you enjoy this episode on Muriel's Wedding. Please Subscri...

"Nicole Kidman kisses like Taylor Swift Dances" This week's hottest movie is... A Family Affair. This movie has everything: a high-maintenance movie star, a surprising romance, an assistant caught in the middle. It's a movie where by the end of it we are kinda ok with the movie stars assistant calling him "daddy". We hope you enjoy our conversation about this wild movie as much as we enjoyed havin...

"It's like 'A Family Affair' but sad" This week's hottest movie is... The Idea of You. This movie has everything: glamorous music festivals, full ass songs, age-gap drama, viral scandals, and a subplot about where you should pee at Coachella. IF you are into drama and finally being about to watcha movie where you go "Good. For. Her" at the end. You'll love it! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Rom...

"Passion has a price." This week's hottest movie is... The Next 365 Days. Join the gang while we break down a movie so wild that it has brooding gangsters, steamy love triangles, luxury yachts, and intense beach scenes. This 365 is the least fun, least sexy, and has the least plot out of all the 365 movies. But the episode is just as wild as our previous 365 Days episodes. Enjoy Please Subscribe,...

"This isn't what it looks like." This week's hottest movie is... Anyone But You from 2023. Directed by the brilliant Will Gluck, this romantic comedy is a modern twist on 'Much Ado About Nothing,'This movie has everything: an awkward destination wedding in Australia, fake relationships, helicopter parents, and actual helicopters. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the rom-com ride! Please Subscribe, Rate...

"I just want people to be who they are... I'm not a monster" This weeks hottest movie is Anything's Possible. This movie has everything: heartwarming friendships, tender romance, a fierce high school debate, trans representation, a villain who was once a best friend best friend, and a subplot involving viral Reddit posts. This movie is so lovely that the full title should be "Anything's Possible w...

"She's back... Looking as gorgeous and outrageous as ever in a brand new frock." Join the gang this week while we venture to the outback on a pilgrimage through the desert. Will Todd fall in love with this pre Too Wong Foo Drag Queen masterpiece? Will Paige fall in love with at least 1 "look" in this movie? Will they both which they we also ride Priscilla through the desert with our Main cast? For...

"A movie about empowering women (the hot ones)" Join the gang this week as we break down a movie so steeped in magical realism that Todd's wild theory (from the episode) actually seems somewhat plausible. This movie has everything... the campiest version of high school ever put on screen, Josie spiraling out about what her future will become, and the most insane football fight scene we have ever s...

"Getting Straight A's. Giving Zero F's." Join the gang, and special guest Andrea Guzzetta, while we take a fun look at Booksmart. This movie has everything: A rich kid who is sure he can buy peoples love, an unhindged karaoke performance dedicated to a high school drama class, and a Fairy Godmother type character that is pure good-natured chaos. Dive into the hilarious and heartwarming world of tw...

"Behind every great love is a great story" Join the gang this week while we break down a truly wild movie. This flick has everything. It's got a "meet cute" where She only agrees to go out with him so he doesn't kill himself. A "rebound boyfriend" that is legit perfect for her but some how isn't good enough. And it has the sweetest murder/suicide ever captured on film. We hope you enjoy our look a...