When Rom Met Com

Jack and Nora are joined by musical comedy writer Grace O’Keefe to discuss #30 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Emma. In this episode, Nora makes some NSFW noises, Jack auditions to host the MTV Movie Awards, and Grace is bringing bonnets back. Lace up your corset, brush up on your period-appropriate dance moves, and let’s make a match! Topics include: Clueless...

Jack and Nora are joined by business and culture journalist Karen K. Ho to discuss #31 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Crazy Rich Asians . In this episode, Nora gets on her soapbox, Jack hands out Oscars, and Karen is a paragon of podcast etiquette. Book your VIP suite to Singapore, brush up on your dumpling-rolling technique, and let’s get crazy (rich)! Topics...

Jack and Nora are joined by performer, writer, and environmentalist Aruhan Galieva to discuss #32 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy . In this episode, Nora embraces her inner Daniel Cleaver, Jack asks important questions about pie, and Aruhan dishes up hot takes and even hotter owl facts. Round up your oldest pals, order a blue co...

Jack and Nora are joined by romance author Alexandria Lee to discuss #33 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Never Been Kissed . In this episode, Nora is extremely picky about lipstick shades, Jack is a certified Guy Perkins hater, and Alexandria gets spicyyyyy. Throw on your fluffiest feather boa, secure your hidden camera pin, and let’s go undercover! Topics incl...

Jack and Nora are joined by film historian and publicist Ally Russell to discuss #34 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : The Wedding Banquet . In this episode, Nora is besties with Javier Bardem, Jack is absolutely smitten with Bowen Yang (as are we all), and Ally would like to have words with Ang Lee. Gather your found family, secure your live goose and/or ceremon...

Jack and Nora are joined by writer and educator Emily Garside to discuss #35 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Fire Island. In this episode, Nora is super into Pride and Prejudice , Jack is Captain Straight Man, and Emily gets nerdy about queer culture. Dust off your Speedo and don’t be late for the ferry — we’re going to Gay Disney World! Topics include: Colin F...

Jack and Nora are joined by playwright Grace Aki to discuss #36 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Defending Your Life . In this episode, Nora gets her best point stolen, Jack is a Men in Black guy, and Grace picks the least uplifting birthday film possible. Put on your tupa, crank some Barbra, and let’s catch the tram to Judgment City! Topics include: The afterli...

Jack and Nora are joined by actor, writer, and TTRPGer Jen Coles (she/they) to discuss #37 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Kissing Jessica Stein . In this episode, Nora fangirls over Tovah Feldshuh, Jack channels Tony Soprano, and Jen balances it all out with some truly heartfelt analysis. Stock up on pamphlets, blend those lipsticks, and let’s meet “a very nic...

Jack and Nora are joined by actor and singer-songwriter Josh St. Clair to discuss the world premiere of 50 First Dates: The Musical . In this episode, Jack finally gets to talk about Adam Sandler, Nora reveals her deep knowledge of Fight Club , and Josh achieves his lifelong goal of getting a Grenade Bar. Order some waffles, head to [redacted tropical location], and let’s fall in love again (for t...

Jack and Nora are joined by New York comedian/ natural blonde Jamie Linn Watson to discuss #38 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Anyone But You . In this episode, Nora powers through laryngitis, Jack declares Glen Powell the next great movie star, and Jamie makes the case for hot guys dating funny women. Cue up your serenity song, catch a first class flight to Sy...

Jack and Nora are joined by actor, musician, writer, and cat custodian Joshua Martin Williams to discuss #39 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time : Sweethearts . In this episode, Nora geeks out over shot composition, Jack waxes rhapsodic about the New Line Cinema logo, and Joshua may or may not be a witch. Call your bestie, crack open a bottle of absinthe, and let’s t...

Jack and Nora are joined by  This Had Oscar Buzz  host Chris Feil to discuss #40 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time -  Something’s Gotta Give . In this episode, Jack shows off his Keanu Reeves impression, Nora admires Diane Keaton’s décolletage, and Chris gets the ick from the phrase “a woman to love”. Cue up La Vie En Rose, ditch your turtleneck, and...

Jack and Nora are joined by our *very first guest* (fashion icon/ costume designer/ “steak lover” Faye McKeever) to discuss #41 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time - But I’m a Cheerleade r. In this episode, Nora unlocks a hot new crush (and a new-ish sexual identity), Jack recites the supporting cast’s superhero CVs, and Faye is deeply shaken to learn Ellen Degeneres...

It’s our pilot episode! We’re starting strong with #42 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time - Red, White & Royal Blue . In this episode, Nora has (and will continue to have) a LOT of feelings, and Jack trots out his (famously high-quality) Texan accent at every opportunity. Grab a box of Jaffa cakes, hop on your private jet, and let’s flip Texas! Topics include: W...

Coming this summer, When Rom Met Com is a film podcast for the romcom lover in all of us. Hosts Jack and Nora talk all things romantic comedy, from meet-cutes to airport chases; from Baxters to reformed exes; from friends to lovers. We are kicking off by covering Vanity Fair's list of the 42 best romantic comedies of all time — if you love a love story, get ready to fall for When Rom Met Com ! New...