Banquette Breakdown

Summer is officially here, and that means one thing… it's time to rewatch all our fav summer romcoms!  Today we will each be sharing our list of our top five summer romcoms. If you have not watched any of these movies, this is your sign to plan a girls night and watch one! Or plan multiple and watch them all, we highly recommend that option…  These movies scream summer in all of the best ways,...

Today on Banquette Breakdown, Sar will be sharing some of her tips on how to plan the perfect Book Retreat.  Sar recently planned and went on a book retreat with a friend, and was so eager to share how it went, what went into planning one, and her recommendations for planning one yourself. She also tells us about the book they chose to read, “Shield of Sparrows” by Devney Perry, and Sar had some T...

Today we are talking about a new romcom that we are OBSESSED with… You, Me and Tuscany!  We talk through our favourite parts, why you should DEFINITELY watch it, and how it might be one of the best romcoms to come out since the early 2000’s…  We saw this movie together with your favourite podcast guest, Hannah, and we were genuinely so surprised with how good it was. Romcoms in the last several ye...

Today’s episode marks the start of our summer season of Banquette Breakdown! The episodes will be shorter, but no less entertaining!  We’re so excited to hear your thoughts on today’s episode because we are talking about the INSANELY popular new series on Prime Video, Off-Campus.  The series is based on a book series by Elle Kennedy, and we cannot wait to share what we thought of the show. There a...

Today’s podcast episode is all about SEASON ONE of Banquette Breakdown… we’re breaking down all the moments that made our first podcast season so fun and memorable, and giving you some insight into what is coming next…  From hot takes to insane comment sections, we’re filling you in on how things went behind the scenes, as well as some of our favourite moments throughout all of season one.  We hop...

One of the most anticipated episodes of our podcast (for us at least) has arrived… we’re talking all things The Summer I Turned Pretty. This episode is full of hot takes, red flags, and so many laughs, you won’t want to miss this… Spoiler warning: we talk about all three of The Summer I Turned Pretty books by Jenny Han, as well as the show adaptation, seasons 1-3. If you have not watched the show...

One of the most anticipated episodes of our podcast (for us at least) has arrived… we’re talking all things The Summer I Turned Pretty. This episode is full of hot takes, red flags, and so many laughs, you won’t want to miss this… Spoiler warning: we talk about all three of The Summer I Turned Pretty books by Jenny Han, as well as the show adaptation, seasons 1-3. If you have not watched the show...

Today we are discussing a new show that is incredibly interesting when discussing fictional relationships… major age gaps, open relationships, and mid-life relationship issues… The Four Seasons has that and more. To be honest, we aren’t totally sure how to feel about it.  We’re sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the show itself, as well as the general ideas discussed within the show. We also talk...

Green flag main characters, a hilarious big family dynamic, and hilarious moments that will leave you quoting them for the rest of your life (or putting Windex on everything)… of course, we’re talking about My Big Fat Greek Wedding.  This iconic romcom has the definition of a green flag relationship, even if we can’t say the same about their families… trust us, this movie is incredible, and we’re...

Today we’re talking about all things Fourth Wing . We’re breaking down everything - the dragons, the romance, the chaos, and our most controversial opinion yet: we HATE Xaden Riorson…  We discuss the dynamic and incredible world building, the depth of the characters, why the dragons are the best part, and why we love this series DESPITE our strong dislike of the MMC…  Get ready for possibly our ho...

In this episode of Banquette Breakdown, we’re diving into one of TV’s most iconic couples: Jim and Pam from The Office . Joined in the banquette today by a special guest, Sar’s brother Michael, Sar puts us in the hot seat with questions about what makes their relationship such a fan favourite. We break down their journey from a slightly questionable start to one of the most beloved sitcom romances...

On today's episode of the podcast, we are breaking down Jac’s favourite movie of all time: Austenland. And don’t worry, we keep it spoiler free just in case you haven’t watched it yet…  If you are a Jane Austen fan, and you haven’t watched this movie, what are you even doing? This movie has it all - moments that make you belly laugh, moments that surprise you, and it definitely keeps you guessing...

We are FINALLY talking about one of our all-time favourite comfort shows: Gilmore Girls! Today on the podcast, we are breaking down all of the friendships and family dynamics throughout season one of Gilmore Girls. From the unusual family dynamic that exists between Emily, Lorelai and Rory, to the one-sided friendships between Rory and Lane, and Lorelai and Sookie, we’re talking about it all.  We...

We are FINALLY talking about one of our all-time favourite comfort shows: Gilmore Girls! Today on the podcast, we are breaking down all of the romantic relationships throughout season one. Lorelai and Max, Rory and Dean, Sookie and Jackson, Luke and Rachel, we are talking about it all. Which relationships work and which maybe should NOT have happened? We share all of our hot takes, strong opinions...

We’re diving into one of our all-time favorite movies: the 2005 Pride & Prejudice — and yes, we fully believe it’s the superior adaptation.  In this episode we are breaking down why we think this version is the BEST, and what makes it stand out. From the atmosphere and cinematography to the iconic moments that made us fall in love with Mr. Darcy, to the messiness of the Bennet family and the i...

Today on the podcast, we are so excited to be joined by our very first guest! Welcome to the banquette, Hannah!  She is joining us to break down the relationships from “Friends”, and we have a lot of opinions. Should Rachel and Ross have ever been together? Were they on a break? Should Joey and Rachel have been endgame? Was it realistic for any of them to stay friends? We’re diving into it all.  G...

We had very different experiences watching Bridgerton Season 4… We are breaking it down and we aren't holding back. On today's episode we are giving you our brutally honest review of the newest Bridgerton season. Benedict and Sophie might be one of the most debated couples from the show yet — and in this episode, we’re on opposite sides. Did this season give Cinderella story perfection? Or...

Today on the podcast we are continuing our discussion of one of our favourite book series of all time: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. If you haven't listened to last weeks episode, go back and do that first! In part one we covered the relationship between Celaena Sardothien and Dorian Havilliard: The assassin and the prince. In part two, we are talking about the relationship that forms betw...

Today on the podcast we are discussing one of our favourite book series of all time: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Specifically, we are breaking down the dynamic and complex relationship between Celaena Sardothien and Dorian Havilliard: The assassin and the prince. How does their relationship change from the beginning of the series to the end? How do they start out as flirtatious romantic inte...

We’re breaking down one of the most dramatic — and most beloved — romantic relationships from New Girl: Schmidt and Cece. In this episode, we dive into how their relationship began, why they ultimately are endgame, and why that outcome was far from obvious at the start. From red flags and green flags to character growth, relationship dynamics, and all our hottest takes, we’re unpacking what makes...

Are Poppy and Alex actually compatible? Or did their relationship only work on vacation? That is the question we are breaking down today, along with our thoughts on "The People We Meet on Vacation" movie, the differences between the movie and the book, and our overall thoughts on the relationship between Poppy and Alex. Would they last in the real world? Or would their different personalities inev...

In today's episode of Banquette Breakdown, we are talking all things Bridgerton! With the upcoming season airing, we thought it was a perfect time to recap the first three seasons, and discuss one thing that everyone in the Bridgerton cast seems to be an expert at: yearning. We analyze how yearning shapes their relationships, and what it takes to portray yearning well on screen. We also talk throu...

On this episode of Banquette Breakdown, we are diving into the upside down to talk about the relationships of Stranger Things. We talk through all of the relationships, friendships, and family dynamics within the show, and give our unfiltered opinions on the last season. What did we think of the last season? Were we satisfied with the ending? Who are our favourite characters and relationships? Tun...

Welcome to our podcast! We we will be talking through our favourite book, movie, and tv show relationships and giving our unfiltered thoughts. On today's episode, we will be introducing your hosts: Sar and Jac. Get to know us, and what this podcast will be all about.