Podstruck: A Rom-Com Rewind

CATEGORY: BFFS WHO ARE DTFToday is the 50th episode of Podstruck! And to celebrate, Elena and Chelsea are rewatching arguably the best rom-com of  all time, 'When Harry Met Sally.' We are joined by writer Julius Sharpe (Family Guy, Ted, Making History) to discuss the magic of Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal and why movie studio execs might have been nervous. We get nostalgic for the lost art of long phone calls, New York City in the fall, character actors like Bruno Kirby who look like real people, plus we analyze why Nora Ephron is the GOAT and how she follows in Neil Simon's footsteps of "swiss watch comedy." Rob Reiner's 1989 classic still makes us cry after all this time, though we do have a few bones to pick including one extremely unconvincing wig. Thanks for listening to our first 50 episodes!!!This week's episode was edited by Nick Duke: @n_dukieFollow Julius Sharpe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliussharpe/Follow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod

SUBCATEGORY: STRIKE A MATCHWe close out our collection of matchmaker rom-coms with a film that has inspired fashion and passion for three decades: Clueless! We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Clueless with guest Lily Sullivan (Comedy Bang Bang, The Righteous Gemstones) who talks with Elena and Chelsea about why the Alicia Silverstone Paul Rudd 1995 classic from Amy Heckerling stands the test of time. Every line from these Beverly Hills rich kids is iconic, every outfit legendary, and the romance still sparkles between Cher and Josh... even if we kind of wish they'd listened to the early studio note and not made them ex-step-siblings. But do you think we are bothered much by it? As if!  This week's episode was edited by Nick Duke: @n_dukieFollow Lily Sullivan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyyily/Follow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod

SUBCATEGORY: STRIKE A MATCHThis week we continue our Strike a Match subcategory with the 1988 indie rom-com, Crossing Delancey! If you've ever dreamed of a man whose hands are brined in pickle juice every day, like Elena does, then this move is for you! And joining us is special guest Jo Firestone (After Midnight, The Tonight Show, The Great North)! In this episode we discuss the art of matchmaking, debate whether Butts Up is a real game or one Elena imagined in her mind, why you should never try to stop a thief as Chelsea has, and how David Hyde Pierce is already playing a version of Niles Crane in this movie! Plus we gush over the matchmaker Sylvia Miles and discuss why you should never enter into a prenup on a napkin! This week's episode was edited by Nick Duke: @n_dukie   Buy Jo's new book! A comedy-thriller titled 'Murder On Sex Island': https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Sex-Island-Luella-Mystery/dp/B0CH4JV36HFollow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod

SUBCATEGORY: STRIKE A MATCHThis week we kick off our brand new subcategory STRIKE A MATCH with rom-coms all about matchmakers, set-ups, and people playing Cupid. And we start off with one of Chelsea's favorite modern rom-coms that Elena is watching for the first time, the 2018 Netflix original 'Set It Up.' This Cyrano-meets-the-Parent-Trap movie features an Zoey Deutch, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, and Glen Powell before he was Mr. Movie Star. We discuss nightmare work situations, being a plus three, whether a child's school play is a good date locale, and Elena's many inventions that she wants to bring to Shark Tank. Plus we both dream of the dinosaur movie that will finally buy us a mansion and talk about why we panic every time we have to write a script. If you're looking for writing advice, this episode is packed with tips!Follow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod

SUBCATEGORY: CODEPENDENCE DAYToday's episode is the final movie in our White House themed rom-com bucket covering the Ivan Reitman classic comedy, 'Dave,' starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. And the Podstruck hosts are joined by special guest Nick Wiger (Doughboys podcast, Get Played, Comedy Bang Bang, @midnight). We talk about Nick's childhood love of CSPAN, Chelsea's shock that Shaq was good at basketball, Elena's star-studded 30th birthday party, why we all hate Ivan Reitman, and how this movie has one of the best ever supporting cast swith Laura Linney, Ben Kingsley, Frank Langella, Charles Grodin, and Bonnie Hunt. The Judy Greer Award for Quirkiest Side Character has never been more competitive! Plus we dive into cinema's greatest question - what is going on with Dave's dick?This weeks episode was edited by Nick Duke: @n_dukieListen to Doughboys: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doughboys/id996151267Listen to Get Played: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-played/id1466286684Follow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod

MEET CUTIE BONUS EPISODE: THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS                                                                             This is a preview of a bonus episode exclusively for our Patreon subscribers, AKA our Meet Cuties. To listen to the full episode join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod and try a week for free on us!Today we cover the 1996 Uma Thurman and Janeane Garofalo rom-com, The Truth About Cats & Dogs. This movie was recommended to us via email, via a review and in our Patreon, so clearly it is a fan favorite! In this episode we'll discuss the injustice of Janeane Garofalo portraying the "ugly" friend, the insane premise that this entire movie hinges on, as well as our shared love for the 1997 movie, Batman & Robin (we know, we know - this movie is BAD!) We also touch on a quick PSA: Peter Sarsgaard and Alexander SKarsgard are NOT brothers. I repeat: NOT BROTHERS! We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for being a Meet Cutie!                                                         Follow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Follow Podstruck on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and become a Meet Cutie: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod 

SUBCATEGORY: CODEPENDENCE DAYToday's episode looks back at the Charlize Theron Seth Rogen rom-com 'Long Shot,' about an ambitious, brilliant, gorgeous Secretary of State and the schlubby speech writer she falls for. It's a movie packed with jokes and a surprising amount of tenderness, considering a major plot point involves watching a guy jerk off into his own beard. This movie is a winner, with gender-swapped tropes, genuine male intimacy, and a who's who of comedians in supporting roles including Lisa Kudrow, Randall Park, June Diane Raphael, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, and more. Plus we debate whether you should put mayo in your hair and if La Croix is just dirty water.Follow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod

SUBCATEGORY: CODEPENDENCE DAYOn today's episode we launch our new subcategory: Codependence Day, which highlights movies about someone from the White House falling in love. And while Chelsea is away, Elena is joined by Korama Danquah (iCarly, Raven's Home, Reboot, American Auto) to deep dive into the Mandy Moore and Matthew Goode 2004 rom-com, Chasing Liberty. We'll discuss everything from whether Mandy Moore gives Meghan Markle energy, to why Jeremy Piven wins over his coworker in this movie despite being a walking talking sexual harassment case, and finally we'll hash out whether backpacking is a blast or just for suckers! Much like Roman Holiday, this movie has a great supporting cast from Mark Harmon to Miriam Margolyes, and is set in a beautiful European city: Venice. So, if you've ever thought: hey, I'd love to watch a more watered down, less charming version of Roman Holiday, then this movie is for you!Follow Korama Danquah on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koramadramaFollow Korama Danquah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koramadramaFollow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod

SUBCATEGORY: LGBTCUTIESToday we are looking back at the 2006 rom-com Imagine Me & You starring Lena Headey and Piper Perabo! While Chelsea is on maternity leave, TV writers Margaret Kaminski and Alex Levy join Elena to co-host the podcast and we delve into everything from the fruit punch meet-cute, Sharon Horgan's glow up, Heck's incel of a best friend, Cooper, to the Dance Dance Revolution pseudo date. And we ask the hard-hitting questions like: does Piper Perabo's accent hold up? Has a woman ever told another woman her voice is too shrill? And most importantly: WHO THE F IS HENRIETTA?! If you've ever fantasized about making out with your florist on a bed of roses as her tramp stamp reveals itself, then this is the episode for you!This weeks episode was edited by Nick Duke: https://www.instagram.com/n_dukieFollow Margaret Kaminski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LadyFantastiqueFollow Alex Levy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AlexLevyFollow Podstruck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podstruckpod/Podstruck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podstruckpodcastCheck out our Patreon and vote on Meet Cutie Perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod