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Rom-Com DetectivesStrangers on a Boat - Castle Unit 2x02 "The Double Down"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 2, "The Double Down." When two bodies drop at the same time, Castle, Ryan, and Espo start a bet while trying to hide it from Beckett.Recording Date: February 24, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text...
2026-02-2656 min
Rom-Com DetectivesBetter Brand Awareness - Mentalist Unit 1x22 "Blood Brothers"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 22, "Blood Brothers." When a teenager is found dead in the woods, the CBI team heads to the mountains to a youth camp to help unravel the mystery of a local legend as well as the murder.Recording Date: February 18, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!
2026-02-201h 03
Rom-Com DetectivesWelcome to Devil Time - Lucifer Unit 2x05 "The Weaponizer"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 5, "The Weaponizer." At the scene of the crime, Lucifer is shocked to find that he recognizes the victim: an action hero whose movies he loves. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.Recording Date: February 10, 2026LuciTunes:”Time is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones [YouTube/Spotify]“California” by Bahari [YouTube/Spotify]“We Don’t Eat”...
2026-02-121h 12
Rom-Com DetectivesIt's Raining Men - Castle Unit 2x01 "Deep in Death"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 1, "Deep in Death." Iced out of the unit by Beckett, Castle tries to use their current case as the chance to prove his worth to his muse.Recording Date: February 3, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a...
2026-02-0550 min
Rom-Com DetectivesUncanny and Irritating - Mentalist Unit 1x21 "Miss Red"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 21, "Miss Red." A high-profile executive goes missing, and when they find his body submerged and chained to his yacht's anchor, the team must go head to head with con artists.Recording Date: January 28, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!Email the detectives at...
2026-01-3054 min
Rom-Com DetectivesSex Words With Friends - Lucifer Unit 2x04 "Lady Parts"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 4, "Lady Parts." This week, they're joined by Rom-Com Consultant Donuts. When two friends find a woman dead in the woods of Griffith Park, Chloe and Lucifer end up having girls' and boys' nights out to find the killer. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz while Tara and Donuts face off and see how much you remember.Recording Date: January 17, 2026LuciTunes:”Jungle Youth” by Young the Giant [YouTube/Spotify]
2026-01-231h 19
Rom-Com Detectives15's the New 25 - Castle Unit 1x10 "A Death in the Family"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 10, "A Dozen Red Roses." After a body is found in a towed car, Beckett and Castle find themselves investigating what is potentially a mob hit.Recording Date: January 13, 2026Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text...
2026-01-161h 00
Rom-Com DetectivesCalifornia Bureau of My Ass - Mentalist Unit 1x20 "Red Sauce"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 20, "Red Sauce." A man is found shot dead with mysterious items in his pocket, leading the CBI team to a man under WitSec protection. Recording Date: January 6, 2026Show Clips:"California Bureau of my ass!"Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!
2026-01-081h 17
Rom-Com DetectivesWeekend at Burnie's - Lucifer Unit 2x03 "Sin-Eater"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 3, "Sin-Eater." A serial killer takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoers found on the social media app Wobble, while Lucifer deals with Mum way overstaying her welcome. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: December 28, 2025LuciTunes:“Wicked One” by Labrys [YouTube/Spotify]“I Wonder" by Naomi Pilgrim [YouTube/Spotify]"Asylum" by Desi Valentine [YouTube/Spotify]"All Eyes o...
2026-01-021h 07
Rom-Com DetectivesGood Cop, Bad Fed - Castle Unit 1x09 "Little Girl Lost"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 9, "Little Girl Lost." Beckett is assigned to an FBI task force to work a kidnapping cast with someone from her past.Recording Date: December 23, 2025Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650...
2025-12-271h 09
Rom-Com DetectivesSporty Bad Boy - Mentalist Unit 1x19 "A Dozen Red Roses"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 19, "A Dozen Red Roses." The CBI is called out to Hollywood to investigate the high-profile murder of a former California state representative and finds themselves investigating at a movie studio.Recording Date: December 17, 2025Episode Timestamps0:06:27 Episode Breakdown1:03:12 Hairnalysis1:11:45 Memory Palace QuizHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server...
2025-12-181h 17
Rom-Com DetectivesHave Yourself a Merry Little Rom-Com MurderOverview: Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia have their first holiday special, going over the various units' Christmas episodes, plus recommendations for more rom-com holiday goodness, including episodes from The X-Files, Bones, Leverage, Magnum PI, and Psych.Recording Date: December 7, 2025Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, Karin Lubbers, and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, o...
2025-12-1347 min
Rom-Com DetectivesLook Who's Stalking - Castle Unit 1x08 "Ghosts"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 8, "Ghosts." The gang is called away from poker night when a woman is found drowned in a bathtub full of motor oil.Recording Date: December 3, 2025Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/CastleTV (subreddit)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1...
2025-12-0554 min
Rom-Com DetectivesControl Freak - Mentalist Unit 1x18 "Russet Potatoes"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 18, "Russet Potatoes." A man drags a dead woman right into the lobby of the CBI, insisting that he's simply brought them a sack of potatoes.Recording Date: November 25, 2025Episode Timestamps0:05:26 Episode Breakdown0:57:46 Cold Reading/Hot Reading1:03:43 Rewatch Checklists1:05:27 Hairnalysis1:09:15 Memory Palace QuizHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The...
2025-11-271h 14
Rom-Com DetectivesTraumatized for Eternity - Lucifer Unit 2x02 "Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 2, "Liar, Liar, Slutty Dress on Fire." Mum takes Lucifer on a quest to prove she's the innocent, loving mum he's never known while Chloe works to solve a double homicide and find a missing woman. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: November 18, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:22 Episode Breakdown0:09:00 Hotel Gleam0:15:58 Trixie's Interrogation0:32:40 SalamiGate1:03:55 Rewatch List1:13:11...
2025-11-201h 18
Rom-Com DetectivesThis Dirtbag's All Mine - Castle Unit 1x07 "Home is Where the Heart Stops"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 7, "Home is Where the Heart Stops." When a woman is found brutally broken and shoved into a safe, Castle consults with an old thief with a possible grudge.Recording Date: November 9, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:54 Episode Breakdown1:01:55 Rewatch List1:11:50 Beckett's InterrogationHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:...
2025-11-131h 17
Rom-Com DetectivesTrust Fall - Mentalist Unit 1x17 "Carnelian Inc"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 17, "Carnelian Inc." When the team is assigned to investigate a mysterious email sent to the AG's office, they end up in the middle of the Mojave Desert... with a picnic lunch.Recording Date: November 5, 2025Episode Timestamps08:11 Episode Breakdown46:06 Cold Reading/Hot Reading50:44 Rewatch Checklists54:43 Favorite Lines55:45 Memory Palace QuizHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:
2025-11-061h 02
Rom-Com DetectivesSupernatural Fire Poker - Lucifer Unit 2x01 "Everything's Coming Up Lucifer"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 1, "Everything's Coming Up Lucifer." Chloe and Lucifer head to the Warner Bros. lot to investigate the murder of a young girl, and we finally get to meet Ella Lopez. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: October 28, 2025Episode Timestamps0:05:08 Episode Breakdown0:21:43 Lucifer and Amy0:29:09 Amenadiel's Plan B0:41:11 Lucifer and Maze Reunited1:02:43 Rewatch List1:12:00 LuciQuiz
2025-10-301h 19
Rom-Com DetectivesI'm Like Daredevil - Mentalist Unit 1x16 "Bloodshot"Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultant Liv to help break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 16, "Bloodshot." Patrick Jane receives a text message about a bomb, and he finds it with only enough time to look the man in the eyes before he dies. Blinded by the explosion, Jane must help solve the case without his eyes.Recording Date: October 14, 2025Episode Timestamps0:08:07 Episode Breakdown1:13:38 Cold Reading/Hot Reading1:18:54 Rewatch Checklists1:25:12 Memory Palace QuizHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers...
2025-10-231h 34
Rom-Com DetectivesShotgun with the Devil - Lucifer Unit 1x13 "Take Me Back to Hell"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 13, "Take Me Back to Hell" with Rom-Com Consultant Aria Adagio. With a priest murdered in Lux, a manhunt for Lucifer Morningstar begins. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: October 11, 2025Episode Timestamps0:08:16 Episode Breakdown1:20:32 Rewatch List1:31:17 LuciQuizLuciTunes:“Rough Detective” by The Dead Weather [YouTube/Spotify]“Romance Dawn” by Radkey [YouTube/Spotify]"Read...
2025-10-161h 45
Rom-Com DetectivesDeep-Fried Twinkie - Castle Unit 1x06 "Always Buy Retail"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 6, "Always Buy Retail." Distracted at a ritualistic crime scene, Castle admits what's troubling him: his ex-wife is moving back to New York. After the breakdown, take the Beckett's Interrogation quiz along with Neoshia and see how much you remember.Recording Date: October 6, 2025Episode Timestamps06:53 Episode Breakdown51:46 Rewatch List55:50 Beckett's InterrogationHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www...
2025-10-091h 01
Rom-Com DetectivesTongue in Cheek - Mentalist Unit 1x15 "Scarlett Fever"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 15, "Scarlett Fever." A woman is poisoned in her own home, and the team must navigate their way through the country club crowd of a wealthy neighborhood to find the killer.Recording Date: September 26, 2025Episode Timestamps0:09:22 Episode Breakdown0:58:33 Cold Reading/Hot Reading1:01:56 Rewatch Checklists1:04:36 Memory Palace QuizClips:"What the hell happened to you at that country club?"Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives...
2025-10-021h 08
Rom-Com DetectivesI Hurl Ficis - Lucifer Unit 1x12 "#TeamLucifer"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 12, "#TeamLucifer." After being ignored for three weeks, Chloe finally shows up at Lucifer's penthouse to bring him on board a case involving Satan worshippers, and Lucifer must face his fear of Chloe's mysterious power to make him vulnerable. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: September 21, 2025Episode Timestamps0:06:35 Episode Breakdown1:30:20 Rewatch List1:32:56 The Good, the Bad, and...
2025-09-251h 53
Rom-Com DetectivesCho Business - Mentalist Unit 1x14 "Crimson Casanova"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 14, "Crimson Casanova." A woman cheating on her husband is shot dead at a spa resort, and the team must conduct a discreet investigation while also dealing with a "professional womanizer."Recording Date: September 11, 2025Episode Timestamps0:06:43 Episode Breakdown1:06:25 Cold Reading/Hot Reading1:10:38 Rewatch Checklists1:16:28 Memory Palace QuizHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)
2025-09-181h 21
Rom-Com DetectivesFirst Cold Case - Castle Unit 1x05 "A Chill Goes Through Her Veins"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 5, "A Chill Goes Through Her Veins." When a woman's body is found frozen solid at a work site, Beckett and Castle find themselves working a cold case... in more ways than one. After the breakdown, take the Beckett's Interrogation quiz along with Neoshia and see how much you remember.Recording Date: September 2, 2025Episode Timestamps0:05:52 Episode Breakdown1:10:32 Caskett Corner1:14:05 Beckett's InterrogationHosted by...
2025-09-111h 20
Rom-Com DetectivesFive-Star Hellhole - Lucifer Unit 1x11 "St. Lucifer"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 11, "St. Lucifer." Chloe wakes up in Lucifer's bed naked, and Lucifer is proud to inform her that he turned her down, which gave him quite a rush. When former pro athlete Tim Dunlear is shot dead, Lucifer takes up a "saintly" mantle to try to experience that rush again. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: August 31, 2025Episode Timestamps0:01:50...
2025-09-041h 28
Rom-Com DetectivesShe Is Beautiful - Mentalist Unit 1x13 "Paint It Red"Overview: Crystal and Karin, joined by Rom-Com Consultant Emma (aka Ble-Petalouda) break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 13, "Paint It Red." A man is found dead in an office building, and a painting worth 50 million dollars is missing.Recording Date: August 13, 2025Episode Timestamps0:04:30 Episode Breakdown0:54:47 Cold Reading/Hot Reading0:58:31 Rewatch Checklists1:01:52 Memory Palace QuizClips:Rigsby's Yogurts"Everybody Knows That"Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community...
2025-08-281h 12
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe: 4x20 Worlds ApartWELCOME BACK TO OBSERVING THE PATTERN: A FRINGE PODCAST...
Host Luke Winch is joined by regular guest Neoshia Roemer to discuss Fringe, season four, Worlds Apart. We say goodbye to a universe and the characters we have come to love and hate and Walter has a heart to heart with is counterpart in one of the most moving scenes in Fringe.
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2025-08-281h 08
Rom-Com DetectivesLamey McLamester - Castle Unit 1x04 "Hell Hath No Fury"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 4, "Hell Hath No Fury." On the day Castle's last Derrick Storm book is released, a local politician is found murdered and rolled up in a rug, and Castle and Beckett investigate. After the breakdown, take the Beckett's Interrogation quiz along with Neoshia and see how much you remember.Recording Date: August 19, 2025Episode Timestamps0:02:13 Episode Breakdown1:11:53 Author's Notes1:13:50 Bestseller List1:15:20 Beckett's Interrogation...
2025-08-221h 21
Rom-Com DetectivesHeroin Inspector - Lucifer Unit 1x10 "Pops"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 10, "Pops." When a popular local chef falls dead in a grocery store of poison, Lucifer and Chloe investigate, and Lucifer finds a way to throw his daddy issues into the mix. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: August 10, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:56 Episode Breakdown1:16:27 Rewatch List1:20:14 LuciQuizLuciTunes:“Devil Inside” by INXS [YouTube/Spot...
2025-08-141h 25
Rom-Com DetectivesWitchcraft Malarkey - Mentalist Unit 1x12 "Red Rum"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 12, "Red Rum." A teenager goes missing and is suspected to be dead, so the team heads to the small town of Boonville and discovers something Cho is afraid of.Recording Date: July 3, 2025Episode Timestamps05:15 Episode Breakdown45:56 Cold Reading/Hot Reading46:43 Rewatch Checklists50:36 Memory Palace QuizHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)...
2025-08-0756 min
Rom-Com DetectivesCruel Manipulative Bastard - Lucifer Unit 1x09 "A Priest Walks Into a Bar"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 9, "A Priest Walks Into A Bar" A priest walks into a Lux and asks Lucifer for a favor, setting off a chain of events that helps Lucifer gain some understanding of what friendship means. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: July 15, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:19 Episode Breakdown1:09:50 Rewatch List1:11:59 The Good, the Bad, and the Crispy1:17:30...
2025-08-021h 26
Rom-Com DetectivesMandatory Ice Cream - Castle Unit 1x03 "Hedge Fund Homeboys"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 3, "Hedge Fund Homeboys." Eighteen-year-old student Donny is found shot dead in a boat in Central Park, and Beckett and Castle are on the case to find out from the boy's prep-school friends whodunnit. After the breakdown, take the Beckett's Interrogation quiz along with Neoshia and see how much you remember.Recording Date: July 10, 2025Episode Timestamps06:51 Episode Breakdown54:40 Author's Notes56:15 Bestseller List58:30 Beckett's Interrogation
2025-07-251h 03
Rom-Com DetectivesHe is Mar - Mentalist Unit 1x11 "Red John's Friends"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 11, "Red John's Friends." A year after he's convicted of murdering a woman, a man summons Jane to the prison, offering to give him information that will lead him to Red John in exchange for proving his innocence.Recording Date: July 3, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:08 Episode Breakdown0:55:16 Cold Reading/Hot Reading1:03:14 Rewatch Checklists1:06:07 Memory Palace QuizBonus Content:RED JOHN SPOILER WARNING - He is Mar BonusHosted by: Crystal...
2025-07-171h 12
Rom-Com DetectivesDouche Fixation - Lucifer Unit 1x08 "Et Tu, Doctor?"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 8, "Et Tu, Doctor?" When Chloe starts doing some investigating with Dan, Lucifer finds himself grappling with several new human emotions and brings Dr. Linda into the mix. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: July 5, 2025Episode Timestamps0:02:35 Episode Breakdown0:55:29 Rewatch List0:57:35 The Good, the Bad, and the Crispy1:00:29 LuciQuizLuciTunes:
2025-07-101h 06
Rom-Com DetectivesMr. Mom - Castle Unit 1x02 "Nanny McDead"Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 2, "Nanny McDead." A young woman is found dead in an apartment building's laundry room, and Beckett and Castle work their first "official" case together, now that he's signed away all his rights to sue the city. After the breakdown, take the Beckett's Interrogation quiz along with Neoshia and see how much you remember.Recording Date: June 26, 2025Episode Timestamps0:06:34 Episode Breakdown0:51:14 Author's Notes0:57:52 Caskett Corner0:59:01 Bestseller List
2025-07-031h 07
Rom-Com DetectivesCalibrated for Evil - Mentalist Unit 1x10 "Red Brick and Ivy"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 10, "Red Brick and Ivy." When Jane gets a call from someone from his past, he gets Lisbon to take over a murder case at a state university, only to reveal some uncomfortable things.Recording Date: June 20, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:52 Episode Breakdown0:54:30 Cold Reading/Hot Reading0:58:54 Rewatch Checklists1:05:33 Memory Palace QuizShow Clips:Coming soonHosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite...
2025-06-261h 10
Rom-Com DetectivesSafe Word - Castle Unit 1x01 "Flowers For Your Grave"Overview: In the first episode of our new Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 1, Episode 1, "Flowers For Your Grave." When Detective Kate Beckett is called to a murder scene, she's surprised to find that the victim has been posed to copycat a murder in a book she's read, a bestseller by author Richard Castle. After the breakdown, take the Beckett's Interrogation quiz along with Neoshia and see how much you remember.Recording Date: June 11, 2025Episode Timestamps0:02:07 Episode Breakdown0:49:42 Author's Notes1:03:58 Bestseller...
2025-06-241h 11
Rom-Com DetectivesAngelic Ego - Lucifer Unit 1x07 "Wingman"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 7, "Wingman." Stuck on how to find the human who has his wings, Lucifer solicits help from Chloe and Amenadiel. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: June 14, 2025Episode Timestamps0:03:00 Episode Breakdown0:52:55 Rewatch List0:56:44 The Good, the Bad, and the Crispy1:01:23 LuciQuizLuciTunes:"Talking Body" by Tove Lo [YouTube...
2025-06-201h 05
Rom-Com DetectivesWelcome, Detective RoemerOverview: Crystal, Tara, and Karin welcome new Rom-Com Detective Neoshia Roemer, who will be co-hosting a Castle Unit with Crystal.Recording Date: June 14, 2025Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, Karin Lubbers, and Neoshia RoemerWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky.Subscribe to us on YouTube!
2025-06-1716 min
Rom-Com DetectivesFools and Madmen - Mentalist Unit 1x09 "Flame Red"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 9, "Flame Red." An arson murder sends the CBI team to the small town of Marquesa, California.Recording Date: June 6, 2025Episode Timestamps03:48 Episode Breakdown39:20 Cold Reading/Hot Reading44:26 Rewatch Checklists49:55 Memory Palace QuizShow Clips:"That's Not Justice, That's Vengeance"Tommy's Reveal"Revenge is for Fools and Madmen"Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/
2025-06-1255 min
Rom-Com DetectivesA Third Boob - Lucifer Unit 1x06 "Favorite Son"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 6, "Favorite Son." When a security guard at a warehouse down at the docks is murdered on duty, Chloe catches the case and soon learns that it is tied, yet again, to her new consultant Lucifer. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: May 31, 2025Episode Timestamps0:02:17 Episode Breakdown1:03:40 Rewatch List1:05:48 The Good, the Bad, and the Crispy
2025-06-051h 15
Rom-Com DetectivesA Reckoning - Mentalist Unit 1x08 "The Thin Red Line"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 8, "Thin Red Line." When a double murder at a motel puts a narcotics case at risk, Lisbon and her team must find the killer soon, being forced to team up with the Davis Police Department.Recording Date: May 27, 2025Episode Timestamps[4:57] Episode Breakdown[37:05] Cold Reading/Hot Reading[44:28] Memory Palace QuizShow Clips:"A Baby!""Assault! Assault!"Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers
2025-05-2948 min
Rom-Com DetectivesMentalist Unit - Owain Yeoman aka "Wayne Rigsby"Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome the Mentalist Unit's first Rom-Com Consultant, Welsh actor Owain Yeoman, who played Wayne Rigsby on The Mentalist for six seasons and also recently guest starred on Bosch: Legacy and Tracker. At the end, take the Memory Palace Quiz - Wayne Rigsby Edition!SPOILER WARNING: The identity of Red John is mentioned in this episode. Follow Owain on X and Instagram.Recording Date: May 15, 2025Episode Timestamps[01:30] Bosch: Legacy / Tracker[13:00] The Mentalist[35:00] Fan Voicemails[38:49] Memory...
2025-05-2244 min
Rom-Com DetectivesDevil's Favor - Lucifer Unit 1x05 "Sweet Kicks"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 5, "Sweet Kicks." After things turn deadly at a high-end shoe fashion show, Lucifer finds himself on another case with Detective Chloe Decker. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: May 9, 2025Episode Timestamps02:42 Episode Breakdown51:07 The Good, the Bad, and the Crispy56:40 LuciQuizLuciTunes:"A Little Wicked" by Valerie Broussard...
2025-05-151h 02
Rom-Com DetectivesRazzmatazz - Mentalist Unit 1x07 "Seeing Red"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 7, "Seeing Red." The CBI team is put on a hit-and-run case and encounter psychic healer Kristina Frye, and Jane may have finally met his match in her. At the end, take this week's Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.Recording Date: May 1, 2025Episode Timestamps[0:06:29] Episode Breakdown[1:00:40] Cold Reading/Hot Reading[1:07:51] Memory Palace QuizShow Clips:"That Would Be Very Sad"
2025-05-081h 14
Rom-Com DetectivesRipe Berries - Lucifer Unit 1x04 "Manly Whatnots"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 4, "Manly Whatnots." When a young woman goes missing, Chloe's lieutenant pairs her up with Lucifer to go undercover, something the Devil is apparently not very good at. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: April 27, 2025Episode Timestamps0:02:13 Episode Breakdown1:07:40 LuciTunes1:16:02 LuciQuizLuciTunes:"The River" by The Darcys [YouTube/Spotify]
2025-05-011h 20
Rom-Com DetectivesStraight Flush - Mentalist Unit 1x06 "Red Handed"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 6, "Red Handed." The CBI team is called to the California–Nevada border, where a severed hand has been found on the highway. The case leads them to a casino resort, where Jane wins big more than once, and a horrific marital act leads to murder. At the end, take this week's Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.Recording Date: April 17, 2025Episode Timestamps[3:11] Episode Breakdown[38:47] Cold Reading/Hot Reading...
2025-04-2455 min
Rom-Com DetectivesMonkey Bottoms - Lucifer Unit 1x03 "The Would-Be Prince of Darkness"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 3, "The Would-Be Prince of Darkness." When Lucifer is woken up the morning after a party, his host has a rather unpleasant surprise for him, and to help deal with the aftermath, the Devil calls his personal detective concierge. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: April 11, 2025Episode Timestamps5:40 Episode Breakdown47:45 LuciTunes48:50 The Good, the Bad...
2025-04-1859 min
Rom-Com DetectivesExpired Karma - Mentalist Unit 1x05 "Redwood"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 5, "Redwood." The CBI team is called to a small town in Northern California, where two girls have gone missing overnight. At the scene, one girl is found dead, and a murder investigation begins. At the end, take this week's Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.Recording Date: April 1, 2025Episode Timestamps[4:44] Episode Breakdown[37:54] Cold Reading/Hot Reading[44:42] Memory Palace QuizShow Clips:
2025-04-1151 min
Rom-Com DetectivesSmoking Evidence - Lucifer Unit 1x02 "Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil."Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 2, "Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil." Confounded by what she witnessed after being shot, Detective Chloe Decker, still on medical leave, follows Lucifer at his club until she's called to the scene of a crime that brings back memories from her past, when her life was very different and took a sudden turn. Learn what Crystal and Tara consider their good, bad, and crispy from the episode, then take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: March 27, 2025
2025-04-041h 08
Rom-Com DetectivesLove and Affection - Mentalist Unit 1x04 "Ladies in Red"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 4, "Ladies in Red." Teresa Lisbon and Patrick Jane are sent by the Attorney General to investigate the possible kidnapping of an important political donor, but Jane, using his observation skills, leads the team and local law enforcement to a secret room... and a dead body. At the end, hear about scenes in the script that never made it in and take the Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.Recording Date: March 14, 2025Episode Timestamps
2025-03-2845 min
Rom-Com DetectivesPoint Blank - Lucifer Unit 1x01 "Pilot"Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot." We're introduced to Lucifer Morningstar, a witness to a violent, bloody murder on the streets of Hollywood. The victim, a pop star who has had a tumultuous career, means something to the devil, and he hounds Detective Chloe Decker so that he can help solve the murder. At the end, hear about deleted scenes that were filmed but ultimately cut, learn a rather crazy fact about Daniel, and take the LuciQuiz along with Tara and see how much you remember.Recording Date: March 14, 2025
2025-03-211h 20
Rom-Com DetectivesA Cunning Plan - Mentalist Unit 1x03 "Red Tide"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 3, "Red Tide." Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon take the CBI team to a beach in Santa Marta to investigate the death of a teenager and encounter rough waters when the case leads them to a local real estate developer. At the end, take the Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.Recording Date: March 6, 2025Episode Timestamps[0:02:34] Episode Breakdown[0:23:45] Cold Reading / Hot Reading[0:29:10] Memory Palace Quiz
2025-03-1434 min
Rom-Com DetectivesFar Worse Punishment Bonus Spoiler DiscussionSpoiler warning! Short bonus discussion on The Mentalist's "Red Hair and Silver Tape." This bonus assumes you have watched the entire show, so first-time watchers beware!Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin LubbersWebsite: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/Community Links:r/TheMentalist (subreddit)The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server)Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a voicemail or text at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Social Media: Follow us on Instagram @romcomdetectives a...
2025-03-0802 min
Rom-Com DetectivesFar Worse Punishment - Mentalist Unit 1x02 "Red Hair and Silver Tape"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 2, "Red Hair and Silver Tape." Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon head out to Napa Valley, where a young girl has been found murdered in a vineyard. Tune in for discussion on scenes in the script that never made it in and take the Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.Recording Date: February 27, 2025Episode Timestamps[04:40] Episode Breakdown[31:30] Cold Reading / Hot Reading[40:10] Memory Palace Quiz
2025-03-0744 min
Rom-Com DetectivesDear mister Jane - Mentalist Unit 1x01 "Pilot"Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot." Patrick Jane, reformed con artist and former psychic, now a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation in Sacramento, is introduced to viewers with a literal bang, and the rest of the team has to learn how to work with such a wildcard. At the end, hear about scenes in the script that never made it in, deleted scenes that were filmed but ultimately cut, and take the Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.Recording Date: February 20, 2025Details...
2025-02-281h 11
Rom-Com DetectivesHello, DetectivesOverview: Crystal, Tara, and Karin introduce themselves and preview what's to come on Rom-Com Detectives. Episode Timestamps0:03 Introductions00:10 How the Detectives Met00:14 Show Concepts and SegmentsHosted by: Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, and Karin LubbersMentalist Unit: Crystal & KarinLucifer Unit: Crystal & Tarahttps://www.romcomdetectives.com/Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.comLeave us a voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)Follow Rom-Com Detectives on Instagram @romcomdetectives and ThreadsSubscribe to us on YouTube!
2025-02-1917 min
Ipse DixitNeoshia Roemer on Equal Protection & Indian Child WelfareIn this episode, Neoshia Roemer, Associate Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law, discusses her article "Equity for American Indian Families," which will be published in the Minnesota Law Review. Roemer explains what the Indian Child Welfare Act does, why it was created, and how some people are using equal protection arguments in order to challenge its constitutionality. She explains why ICWA is so important for both children and tribes, and why the criticisms of it are so misguided. Roemer is on Twitter at @ProfNRoemer.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert P...
2024-03-0748 min
The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastASTRAL MONKEY - S2/E20Matthew Glave joins the HoH to discuss all things Dr. Curtis Williamson, monkey business and buzz saws. Oh... we also breakdown the episode :) If you're loving the show, consider becoming a SUPERCAST FAMILY MEMBER at hoh.supercast.comThere's videos of each episode, tons of bonus content and exclusive access to all things HoH. Right now we have a 7 day free trial so you literally have nothing to lose. The HoH wants to recognize the following beautiful people for going above and beyond with their love and support for the show by becoming producers. ...
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2023-08-231h 06The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastCHICK FLICK - S2/E18Watch Party with our House of Halliwell Family. Billy + Phoebe. Leo dipping. Bloody Mary and Long Pony... It really doesn't get much better than this. We've said it before and we will say it again - The House of Halliwell would not be possible without the love and support from our patreon members. This community means everything to us and we are constantly grateful and humbled by each and every one of you. If you haven't yet, consider becoming a family member at patreon.com/hoh Right now we have a free trial going on...
2023-08-1624 minThe House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastHOW TO MAKE A QUILT OUT OF AMERICANS - S2/E17Unsavory relatives. Skin suits (🧴--->🧺). Cryto preying on peoples vantity. Also, is Piper over being a witch? RIP Handsome Dan. You were loved. The HoH is brought to you exclusively by DIPSEA Go to dipseastories.com/hoh for a 30 day free trial RIGHT NOW. Trust us, this is the move. You can also go to patreon.com/hoh right now for a free trail and check out all the extra bonus content including videos, watch parties and full access to this beautiful community that we are building. Special shout out an...
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2023-08-021h 05The House of Halliwell / A Charmed Rewatch PodcastGIVE ME A SIGN - S2/E15Phoebe casts a spell... 🙄 Piper makes a choice... 😬 Prue gets... 🫠 Consider becoming a patreon member at patreon.com/hoh to help support the show. You get videos, bonus content, watch parties, mailbag episodes and a possible chance to become a guest on the show. Right now we are offering a free trial so click HERE!!!!! You literally got nothing to lose. PRODUCER A-TEAM -Stephanie A -Kendra Ashley -Mel Ardolino -Cindy Bahl -Emma Bantleman -Michaela Barnes -Messaoud Barrault -K...
2023-07-2654 min
One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings PodcastFringe 4x09: Enemy of my EnemyFringe 4x09 'Enemy of my Enemy - Episode analysis. WE ARE BACK!! Thank you for bearing with me for these past months but Observing The Pattern is back and straight into episode nine. Neoshia Roemer joins me to break down this mid-season finale which sees the two universes form an uneasy alliance in order to discover who is behind the shapeshifters. Also we discuss the beautiful scene between Walter and alternate Elizabeth...Host / Producer / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerExecutive ProducerTony Black...
2023-02-251h 08Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 4x09: Enemy of my EnemyFringe 4x09 'Enemy of my Enemy - Episode analysis. WE ARE BACK!! Thank you for bearing with me for these past months but Observing The Pattern is back and straight into episode nine. Neoshia Roemer joins me to break down this mid-season finale which sees the two universes form an uneasy alliance in order to discover who is behind the shapeshifters. Also we discuss the beautiful scene between Walter and alternate Elizabeth...Host / Producer / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerExecutive ProducerTony Black...
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One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings PodcastFringe 4x06: And Those We've Left Behind4x06 'And Those We've Left Behind' - Episode Analysis.This week Luke Winch is joined by returning guest Neoshia Roemer to discuss one of the most heartfelt episodes of season four of Fringe. They discuss time slips, The theme of love and how it is critical to this story.Host / Producer / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerExecutive ProducerTony BlackTwitter: @TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: wemadethisnetwork.comLogo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton.com.Find...
2022-07-021h 17Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 4x06: And Those We've Left Behind4x06 'And Those We've Left Behind' - Episode Analysis.This week Luke Winch is joined by returning guest Neoshia Roemer to discuss one of the most heartfelt episodes of season four of Fringe. They discuss time slips, The theme of love and how it is critical to this story.Host / Producer / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerExecutive ProducerTony BlackTwitter: @TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: wemadethisnetwork.comLogo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton.com.Find...
2022-07-021h 18
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 3x18: Bloodline3x18 'Bloodline' - Episode Analysis. This week Luke Winch is joined by guest Neoshia Roemer as they discuss 1x18 of Fringe, 'Bloodline'. Not only do they dig deep into the psyche of the characters but also have a fascinating discussion about the core themes of the show itself and what, at its heart, Fringe is *really* all about.Host / Producer / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerExecutive ProducerTony BlackTwitter: @TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: wemadethisnetwork.comSupport...
2021-09-181h 14
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 3x15: Subject 133x15 'Subject 13' - Episode Analysis This week Luke Winch is joined by Neoshia Roemer as they discuss a pivotal episode in the relationship between Olivia and Peter in 3x15, 'Subject 13' of Fringe.Host / Producer / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerExecutive ProducerTony BlackTwitter: @TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: wemadethisnetwork.comSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisLogo artwork by Mel Langton. Website: mellangton.com....
2021-08-121h 03
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 3x02: The Box3x02 'The Box' - episode analysis.This week your host, Luke Winch, is joined by returning guest Neoshia Roemer, as they discuss our first episode Over Here. We learn how Fauxlivia is infiltrating the team and Peter's growing obsession with The Machine...Host / Producer / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerExecutive ProducerTony BlackTwitter: @TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: wemadethisnetwork.comSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisLogo...
2021-04-111h 03
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 2x10: Grey Matters2x10 'Grey Matters' - Episode Analysis.So sorry for the delay folks, but it's here! Join host Luke Winch with returning guest Neoshia Roemer as they discuss 2x09 of Fringe, 'Grey Matters'. Season two is starting to kick into the second half of the season and things are afoot...Host/EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerTwitter: @TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: wemadethispod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-09-291h 03
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 2x07: Of Human Action2x07 'Of Human Action' - Episode Analysis.This week host Luke Winch is joined once again by Neoshia Roemer to discuss 2x07 of Fringe, 'Of Human Action'. Grab your tinfoil hat as they take a deep dive into the episode...Host/EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerTwitter: @ TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: wemadethispod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-09-0559 min
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastFringe 2x02: Night of Desirable Objects2x02 - 'Night Of Desirable Objects' - Episode Analysis.In the latest episode of Observing the Pattern, host Luke Winch is joined by first time guest Neoshia Roemer to discuss 2x02 of Fringe, 'Night Of Desirable Objects'. We are introduced to Sam Weiss and Walter gives us what is widely regarded as the greatest Walterism in the show...Host / EditorLuke WinchGuestNeoshia RoemerTwitter: @TheOTPPodcastFacebook: Observing the PatternWebsite: @wemadethispod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
2020-08-011h 03
Observing the Pattern - A Fringe PodcastSeason Two TrailerSeason two is landing 25th July!Here's a taster of what's to come for the second season of Observing the Pattern: A Fringe Podcast, with a sneak peek of all our guests to get you ready for the imminent arrival of episode one. Expect some returning guests and some brand new voices to add to the discussion.We will see you next week Over Here or Over There...Host/Editor: Luke WinchGuests: Andrew Brooker, Neoshia Roemer, Adam Silva, Richard Miola, Chris Haigh, Clara Cook, Kurt North, Caleb Burnett, Zach Moore
2020-07-1903 min