Starring Cupid

This week we’re looking up to chat about Lois Lane and Clark Kent/Superman/Kal-el, from Superman (2025) and beyond. Join Zama as we explore how Clark’s loneliness is killing him, why Lois is allowed to be hesitant, and how we all benefit from a little arguing. We take this fight to Watchtower for a Justice League themed Who’s Your Fave battle. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and Tu...

This week we’re crowning the king of the jungle and unpacking everything about Tarzan and George of the Jungle. This episode pits the love stories of Jane & Tarzan against Ursula & George. Join Zama as we ask what are the similarities between these two, how do these stories change the lives of Ursula & Jane, and the real reason why we still gravitate towards these wild men today. Our battle goes f...

This week we’re searching for clues and unpacking the spooky special union between Daphne & Fred, from the Scooby-Doo live action films. Join Zama as we discuss this couple’s onscreen evolution, ask how they push each other through the insecurities, and how their love persists in the background of the mysterious. We’re including the whole Mystery Inc in our Who’s Your Fave battle. Be sure to follo...

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...

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 c...

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.

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 the...

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...

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...

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 su...

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....

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 P...

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 &...

This week we're not going over the wall and talking about Charlotte and George, from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Join an emotional Zama as she breaks down their strong foundation, why Charlotte's empathy is more impactful than love, and how George has captured the hearts of the fanbase. We're going full medieval romcom with this week's battle. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ Starring...

This week we're in the madness of matchmaking and talking about Harper Moore and Charlie Young, from Netflix's Set It Up. Join Zama as she gushes about sunshine x grumpy grinch pairings, why Charlie had a little growing up to do, how Harper needed to fall out of love with her boss, and why we love despite. This week's battle takes it to the romantic streets of New York cit-tay with a modern and cl...

This week we're feeling alright, alright, alright and honouring our first romcom king for the Spotlight Series, Matthew McConaughey. Join Zama as she flips through his romantic hits and breaks down what it takes to be a romcom king, how his charming ways have been the foundation for these roles, why audiences (Zama specifically) will never tire of watching him, and how much he commits to the genre...

This week we're talking about sex and discussing the turbulent union between Leighton Murray and Alicia, from HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls. Join Zama as she unpacks why Leighton is a standard Regina George, how this queer enemies to lovers brings me great joy, and why Alicia is allowed to make this tough decision. We keep the college theme going with this week's battle (excuse these ch...

This week we're going downstairs and looking at the deadly engaged Emily and Victor van Dort, from Laika studios' Corpse Bride, to celebrate Halloween. Join Zama as she discusses why Emily was just happy to have a good guy, why Victoria and Victor needed another day, and how this couple doesn't seem like a bad idea...at first. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Star...

This week, we're being cheerful and looking at the adorable Torrance Shipman and Cliff Pantone, from the iconic Bring It On. Join Zama as she breaks down why Cliff was a breath of fresh air, how he supports all her ambitions, why the chemistry between them was so memorable, and why this branch of sports movies deserves more respect. We take this episode straight to regionals with a franchise speci...

This week, we're bowing down to a real life Queen and honouring the work of the amazing triple threat that is Queen Latifah in our Spotlight Series. Join Zama as she explores Latifah's romantic filmography, how her roles are black women loved out loud, why Hollywood tried to box her into a category, and why we need more movies that represent the other aspects of her identity. Our main couples batt...

This week, we're kissing like real people do and looking at the history of Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron, from the BBC limited series Normal People. Join Zama as she ponders why social status is such a nonsense factor, how Connell could have been more open, and why Marianne's choices stem from her personal struggles. *TW*: mentions of sexual assault and suicide. We're heading up to Ireland...

This week, we're playing matchmaker and looking at two different adaptations of Jane Austen's Emma. We're talking about Emma Woodhouse and John Knightley, from the 2020 Emma film, alongside Cher Horowitz and Josh, from the 90s cult classic Clueless. We've invited a special guest, fan and friend of the show, Miss Noma from the Polar Podcast to help us through this double couple. Join us as we why w...

This week, we're falling for our friends, literature wise. Join Zama as she celebrates 2 years of Starring Cupid with a book review of the leads from Love, Rosie - Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart. We wonder what weapons formed against them, why they held on for so long, and how this differs from the movie. Thanks to the Lovers and friends for supporting us since 2020. Do be sure to follow us on Twitt...

This week, we're being absolute gentlemen and talking about the passionate pair that is Miss Kate Sharma and Lord Anthony Bridgerton, from the Netflix sensation Bridgerton. We're joined by super fangirl and friend of the show - Juhi - to close off season five. Join us as we wonder how the heartbroken Viscount tries love again, why Kate gets to be put first, and why their pairing deserved a less ch...

This week, we're going out with Nick Nelson and looking at Charlie Spring and Nicholas Nelson, from Heartstopper. Join Zama as she raves over the cuteness of newfound love, how Nick's journey is supported, and why Charlie deserved a whirlwind romance. We've got more young, queer love going off on this Who's Your Fave battle. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to fo...