When Rom Met Com

Jack and Nora are joined by film composer Peter Flower to discuss #8 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Groundhog Day . In this episode, Nora spoils The Twilight Saga, Peter hates being romantic, and Jack is stuck in a time loop. Grab your film crew, head to Gobbler’s Knob, and let’s find out if Phil sees his shadow! Topics include: Time loop movies - e.g., Pete’s...

Jack and Nora are joined by film critic Hanna Flint to discuss #9 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Love and Basketball . In this episode, Nora is taller than she looks, Jack can’t get on board with ribbing, and Hanna is our resident baller. Pump up your Spalding, practice your follow-through, and let’s play ball (for your heart)! Topics include: Sports psycholog...

Jack and Nora are joined by comedian and romcom scholar Sarah Bradley to discuss #10 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : What’s Up, Doc? . In this episode, Nora is the personality hire, Jack gives his best Porky Pig, and Sarah lays out a framework for male attractiveness. Pop some aspirin, secure your plaid bag, and let’s drape ourselves over a piano! Topics includ...

Jack and Nora are joined by TV producer and writer Jack Murray to discuss #11 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Phantom Thread . In this episode, Nora is tall and normal-sized (allegedly), Jack G. gets on his M. Night Shyamalan soapbox (again), and Jack M. is the ultimate Paul Thomas Anderson scholar (absolutely). Put on your best suit/ dress, pick some choice mu...

Jack and Nora are joined by author and comic book writer Ramzee to discuss #12 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : It Happened One Night . In this episode, Nora has great ankles (and a terrible Helena Bonham Carter impression), Jack defends M. Night Shyamalan’s dialogue, and Ramzee is a screwball comedy aficionado. Warm up your singing voice, brush up on your hitch...

Jack and Nora are joined by film podcaster Kobi Omenaka to discuss #13 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Coming to America . In this episode, Nora is toxically positive, Jack sings as much as possible, and Kobi has his childhood ruined by profanity. Grab your mop, throw some rose petals, and let’s find our Queen! Topics include: Coming 2 America (2021) Zamunda vs...

Jack and Nora are joined by TV writer/ producer and podcaster Phillip Iscove to discuss #14 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Broadcast News . In this episode, Nora has no scruples, Jack gets a gold star, and Phil is the biggest green flag. Floof up your hair, track down your story, and let’s make our deadline! Topics include: The friend zone The 60th Academy Awa...

Jack and Nora are joined by director Alicia MacDonald to discuss her brand new film, Finding Emily - in UK cinemas 22nd May (and US theatres 28th August). In this episode, Nora has a hot take on hot takes, Jack wants to do the romcom dash, and Alicia is proud of her film baby. Grab your guitar, print a stack of wanted posters, and let’s find that missing number! Topics include: Cut scenes, Easter...

Jack and Nora are joined by theatre content creator Tabitha Catlin to discuss (spoiler-free!) what's going on in the world of romcoms. In this episode, Nora competes for how many f-bombs she can drop in 36 minutes, Jack is replacing Nora with Fearne Cotton, and Tabitha loves any film with Glen Powell and/or a talking dog. Head to your local cinema, grab some popcorn, and let’s celebrate the reviva...

Jack and Nora are joined by actor and founder of The 98% Alexa Morden to discuss #15 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Sleepless in Seattle . In this episode, Nora hates people watching her eat, Jack and unnecessary acronyms are “MFEO”, and Alexa is woo-woo enough to believe in fate. Crank up the radio, head to Empire State Building, and let’s be in love (in a mo...

Jack and Nora are joined by dynamic sibling duo Radha and Achyutha Mamidipudi to discuss #16 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : My Best Friend’s Wedding . In this episode, Nora goes slightly feral, Jack repeatedly channels Rupert Everett, Radha cannot handle suspense in cinema, and Achyutha dodges a marriage pact. Hijack a bread truck, steer clear of ice sculpture...

Jack and Nora are joined by their dads, artist Stephen Gregson and psychologist Michael Perone, to discuss #17 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : His Girl Friday . In this episode, Nora is a fast talker, Jack loves a scheme, Stephen is a Howard Hawks scholar, and Michael makes an argument for bad boys. Order a roast beef sandwich, print your counterfeit money, and...

Jack and Nora are joined by content creator Ashley Hufford to discuss Season 1 of Heated Rivalry . In this episode, Ashley is the queen of hockey romance, Jack takes a break from hating TV, and Nora is emotionally intense (but not at a pathological level). Crack open a ginger ale, stretch out your hip flexors, and let’s hit the ice (/ that ass)! Topics include: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Jacob Tiern...

Jack and Nora are joined by film journalist, author, and editor at [redacted] Helen O’Hara to discuss #18 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Down With Love . In this episode, Nora doesn’t have a chance with David Hyde Pierce, Jack channels his 13-year-old self, and Helen wants you to suspend your disbelief when watching romcoms. Coordinate your outfits, jump into...

Jack and Nora are joined by actor, writer, and director Macadie Amoroso to discuss #19 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Anora . In this episode, Nora reveals her best and worst opinion, Jack has a heart of stone, and Macadie is living life on the edge. Freshen up your manicure (manifesting $$$), head to Vegas, and let’s chase our fairytale! Topics include: Prett...

Jack and Nora are joined by Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Erika Ehler to discuss #20 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : How Stella Got Her Groove Back . In this episode, Nora reveals her favorite romcom kiss of all time, Jack shares his milkshake-related trauma, and Erika extolls the virtues of Canadian stove top stuffing. Pack your running gear, fly off to J...

Jack and Nora are joined by performer, writer, and producer Charlie Dinkin to discuss #21 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : The 40-Year-Old Virgin . In this episode, Nora is fixated on orthodontia, Charlie has a personal vendetta against Funko Pops, and Jack reveals what the boys are really talking about. Wax your chest, power up your cutting-edge combo VHS/DVD p...

Jack and Nora are joined by Rachael Joyce and Will Anderson, the meme-making power couple behind “The Theater Lovers” to discuss #22 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Moonstruck . In this episode, Jack explains the rules of curses, Rachel finds kinship with Bobo the career server, Will shares his deeply-held philosophy on Nicolas Cage, and Nora wants everyone to...

Jack and Nora are joined by screenwriting coach, author, and podcaster Pilar Alessandra to discuss #23 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Four Weddings and a Funeral . In this episode, Nora does some impressive mental gymnastics to justify one infamous line, Jack reveals the worst joke he’s ever written, and Pilar is definitely not pro-bonnet. Dust off your best su...

Jack Jerry and Nora Norason are joined by actor, writer, producer, and TikTok sensation occasionally known as “Olive Oil Girl” Megan Chacalos to discuss #24 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days . In this episode, Nora goes to bat for Kathryn Hahn, Jack advocates for mixed-gender friendships, and Megan actually watched 27 Dresses . Cancel...

Jack and Nora are joined by actor, comedian, and writer Charlie Vero Martin to discuss #25 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: The Apartment . In this episode, Jack finally gets to talk about his favorite romcom, Charlie insists that every drama is really just a bad comedy, and if Mr. Sheldrake has zero haters, then Nora is dead. Hide your spare key, grab a strainer...

Jack and Nora are joined by animator Hannah Roza Fisher and musical theatre writer Helen Arney to discuss #26 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Enchanted . In this episode, Jack gets creative with pronunciations, Helen is secretly a Disney executive, and Hannah and Nora are co-CEOs of the James Marsden Fan Club. Push up your poofy sleeves, summon a flock of pigeo...

Jack and Nora are joined by theatre content creator Ashley Hufford to discuss #27 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : The Idea of You . In this episode, Nora has opinions about onscreen texting, Jack really wants a sandwich, and Ashley doesn’t believe that anyone actually works in an art gallery. Grab your VIP pass, head to Coachella, and let’s feel… everything! To...

Jack and Nora are joined by filmmaker William Webb to discuss #28 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Harold and Maude . In this episode, Nora pitches a circus-themed sequel, Jack has an intuitive grasp of quantum mechanics, and William drops some deep film knowledge. Steal a shovel, hot-wire a car and/or motorcycle, and let’s go dance in a field of daisies! Topics...

Jack and Nora are all on their own to discuss #29 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : The Big Sick . In this episode, Nora is the most sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll person Jack has ever met, and Jack outs himself as an Animorph. Grab your in-laws, hop in an Uber, and let’s find the missing cat in the research facility! Topics include: Cheeseburger mishaps Arranged...