When Rom Met Com – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 episodes on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts.

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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:

• Whether a smashed cake constitutes a diplomatic catastrophe
• Batman & Robin (1997)
• The romcom pedigree of “Get Low” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz)

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• Alex being convinced he’s working class for some reason??
• The Electoral College

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Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Find links here to our Letterboxd, Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more.

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Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 Cheerleader. 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 isn’t Canadian. Grab your pompoms, pack some tofu, and let’s “kill the Rangers”!

Topics include:

• Bottoms (2023) starring Ayo Edebiri & Rachel Sennott
• Hot glue
• The (alleged) vegetarian to gay pipeline

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• Whether Megan is actually good at cheerleading (unclear)
• Who hurt you, Mary Brown?

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Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Faye at @faye.mckeever
• Find links here to our Letterboxd, Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more.

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Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 let’s walk up some stairs (several times)! 

Topics include:

• Nancy Meyers and the case for the big-budget romcom
• Flirting via AOL Instant Messenger
• Age-gap relationships

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• How is this film only #40 on the list?!
• What does Vanity Fair have against The Holiday (2006)?

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Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Chris at @chrisvfeil and his podcast at @thishadoscarbuzz
• Find links here to our Letterboxd, Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more.

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Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 the first time)!

Topics include:

• Great first dates
• Disney World
• Movies we would/ wouldn’t want to be forced to watch every single night

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• How has the musical adapted our favorite moments from the film?!

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Every other film mentioned in this episode: 

Ghost (1990), Groundhog Day (1993), Titanic (1997), The Wedding Singer (1998), Notting Hill (1999), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), The Sixth Sense (1999), Fight Club (1999), South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999), The Princess Diaries (2001), The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), 13 Going on 30 (2004), The Terminal (2004), Mean Girls (2004), Blended (2014), Space Jam 2: A New Legacy (2021), Juror #2 (2025)

Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow 
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Josh at @joshst_clair (and listen to his solo EP wherever you stream music!)
• Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, Jack’s Adam Sandler podcast, and more here. 

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Get tickets to see Josh in 50 First Dates: The Musical, 14th September to 16th November at The Other Palace in London (we also recommend TheatreNinja for comparing tickets across dates)!

Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 Sydney, and let’s find our moving train!

Topics include:

• Movie star charisma
• Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (2003)
• Shakespeare

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• The story of the stolen ATM (???)
• How many romcoms on the list will prominently feature smashed cakes and/or stray fireworks (current count: 2)
• Is Jack actually American?

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Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Jamie at @jamie.linn.watson
• Find more from Jamie here
• Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.

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Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 throw a petite soirée!

Topics include:

• Centaurs
• European train schedules
• Being in love with your friends

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• Can men and women be friends?!?!?

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Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Joshua at @joshuamartinwilliams
• Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.

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Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 include:

• The allure of forbidden romance
• Great on-screen kisses featuring Drew Barrymore
• The general horniness of renowned film critic Roger Ebert (and Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed)

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• Did Rob and Tracy make out before prom? (Please say no.)

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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us — as it’s a major plot and thematic element of the film, this episode contains frequent references to romantic relationships between teenagers and adults, as well as discussions of power dynamics, consent laws, and safeguarding.

Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Alexandria at @author_alexandrialee (and buy her books on Amazon)

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Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.

Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 ceremonial wooden duck, and let’s throw a [sham] wedding!

Topics include:

• The original The Wedding Banquet (1993) vs. the reimagining
• Pisces film directors
• Netflix romcoms

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• WHY was that wedding night plot point in the original film?! Like, why???
• Would anyone like to hear our pitch for a Lawyer Sun spinoff series?

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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us — this episode includes a brief discussion of marital sexual assault, in the context of discussing a plot point from the original 1993 film (16:06-18:15). Due to the themes of the film, there are also frequent brief references throughout the episode to pregnancy, infertility and IVF treatments (longer fertility/IVF discussion from 31:23-32:48) and one mention of abortion (22:14-22:25).

Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Ally on Letterboxd at @allyrussell

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Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here.

Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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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 Firth
• The Bechdel Test
• Quibi

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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:

• How Will manages to be SO HOT— even when he’s throwing tiny ice cream cones all over the place.

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Content Warning: A quick heads up from us — this episode includes a brief discussion of revenge porn and nonconsensual filming of sexual activity (time stamp: 39:48-41:27). It also includes references to racism towards Asian Americans (16:27-17:04) and size discrimination and diet culture in the LGBTQ+ community (33:32-36:24). These topics are all brought up in the context of discussing plot points and themes from the film. 

Where to find us:

• Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
• Support the future of the show on Ko-fi
• Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow 
• Follow Nora at @norassic_park
• Follow Emily at @emigarside

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Find links to our Spotify playlist, the Vanity Fair list, and more here. 

Join the conversation! Give us your take on the films we cover, which romcoms you think should be on the list, or your best “would do/ wouldn’t do/ have done” stories on socials or at mail@whenrommet.com.

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