When Rom Met Com

Jack and Nora are joined by writer, comedian, and host of Everyone’s a Critic Yiannis Cove to discuss iconic rom-zom-com Shaun of the Dead. In this episode, Nora is good in a crisis, Jack would vote for the zombies to take over, and Yiannis does not approve of anyone in this movie. Grab your cricket bat, head to the pub, and let’s have a pint (and some shots)!

Topics include:
Watching horror movies on planes
London real estate prices (the scariest thing of all)
Whether we would survive a zombie apocalypse
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
Is Shaun of the Dead a romcom?
Where’s our Yvonne of the Dead spin-off ?
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Content warning: There's a lot of in-depth zombie apocalypse discussion, which gets weirdly dark and violent (e.g., suicide, killing your friends and family, etc.) - a little different from our typical romcom chat, so tread carefully if that's not your thing!

Where to find us:
Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
Follow Nora at @norassic_park
Follow Yiannis at @yianniscove (and his podcast Everyone’s a Critic at @allcriticspod)
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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 performer and host of Stage or Screen podcast Gregory George to discuss the musical masterpiece that is Little Shop of Horrors. In this episode, Nora wants you to shoot your shot (it could save a life!), Jack is villain-coded, and Gregory is a Seymour at heart. Sharpen your pruning shears, loosen your morals, and let’s (not) feed the plants!

Topics include:
The controversy around “Hot Seymour”
Casting for a hypothetical remake
The story behind the alternate ending (AKA: the deleted scene which took $5,000,000 and an entire YEAR to shoot!!!)
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
Will we ever cover another romcom with an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects?
Would we survive if we took a shot every time someone says “strange and unusual plant”?
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Content Warning: This episode contains brief references to domestic violence (and much discussion of death and murder) in the context of discussing plot points from the film.

Where to find us:
Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
Follow Nora at @norassic_park
Follow Gregory at @gregorygeorgeuk, and check out his podcast @stageorscreen (including his episode on Little Shop of Horrors)!
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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 podcaster and game designer Paul Costello to kick off their new spooky miniseries Romcom-oween with Warm Bodies. In this episode, Nora memorized the DVD extras, Jack won’t let you in the bed if you smell, and Paul shares the secret ingredient for a great zombie movie. Dust off your record collection, practice your zombie walk, and let’s save humanity!

Topics include:
What horror and romcoms have in common
The Twilight Saga (and “teen monster romance” as a genre)
Spring Breakers (2013)
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
Does John Malkovich remember filming this movie?
Would R have been in love with Julie even if he hadn’t eaten her boyfriend’s brain?
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Where to find us:
Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Letterboxd at @whenrommetcom
Follow Jack at @thejackgregsonshow
Follow Nora at @norassic_park
Follow Paul at @paulcinephile (and check out the latest episode of his podcast Fatal Attractions, on The Housemaid, here.)
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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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The moment has finally arrived! Jack and Nora are joined by culture critic and author Scott Meslow to discuss #1 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: When Harry Met Sally... In this episode, Nora refuses to “fake it” on principle, Jack is a Marc Shaiman stan, and Scott literally wrote the book on romcoms. Order a slice of pie, make sure it’s heated with strawberry ice cream on the side (if no strawberry then whipped cream instead, but only if it’s real – if it’s out of a can, then just the pie, but then not heated)… and let’s have what she’s having!

Topics include:
The “romcom soft eyes”
Princess Diana’s reaction to the infamous diner scene
The bittersweet ending this movie almost had (and how Harry and Sally ended up with their unplanned happily-ever-after)
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
Are Scott and Nora long-lost siblings?
Why doesn’t Harry want to cuddle??
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 Scott at @scott.meslow – and you can buy his books From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy (also available as an audiobook) and A Place Both Wonderful and Strange: The Extraordinary Untold Story of Twin Peaks here .
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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 actor Daniel A. Stevens to discuss #2 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: You’ve Got Mail. In this episode, Nora has no impulse control, Jack has no time for tea, and Daniel has no game. Grab your Starbucks, dial up your internet, and let’s go to the mattresses!

Topics include:
The long-lost (unproduced) sequel to You’ve Got Mail with a WILD premise
The fine line between romcom and horror
Negging
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
Is Frank Navasky the best-written romcom supporting character of all time?
A/S/L???
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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 Daniel at @the.other.dan.stevens (and his podcast at @theactorsbookshelf)
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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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