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When Rom Met Com

Jack and Nora

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 44

Join Jack and Nora, best pals and romcom aficionados, as they break down what makes a date movie a great movie! We’re currently working our way through Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time to see if they “had us at hello”, or were a “big mistake - huge”! New episodes on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/whenrommetcom.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
09/08/2026
#77
🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
08/08/2026
#57
🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
28/07/2026
#80
🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
17/07/2026
#80
🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
27/06/2026
#85
🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
26/06/2026
#52
🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
31/05/2026
#84
🇬🇧 Great Britain - filmReviews
30/05/2026
#60
🇩🇪 Germany - filmReviews
27/03/2026
#95
🇩🇪 Germany - filmReviews
26/03/2026
#72

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When Rom Met Com - Trailer

Episode 1

Sunday, July 27, 2025 • Duration 00:54

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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But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) with Faye McKeever

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Duration 01:00:27

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.

Something’s Gotta Give (2003) with Chris Feil

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 57:34

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.

BONUS: 50 First Dates: The Musical with Josh St. Clair

Season 1 · Episode 5.5

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 01:03:50

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

Anyone But You (2023) with Jamie Linn Watson

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 49:26

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
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Sweethearts (2024) with Joshua Martin Williams

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Duration 58:47

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 .

Never Been Kissed (1999) with Alexandria Lee

Season 1 · Episode 10

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 01:04:52

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

The Wedding Banquet (2025) with Ally Russell Shields

Season 1 · Episode 9

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 01:03:15

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

Fire Island (2022) with Emily Garside

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 01:07:30

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

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