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RomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 66: Bridget Jones 4 -- Mad About the BoyIn which Colin Firth's ghost and Hugh Grant's filmography take center stage. Also, for the curious and/or pedantic: - This movie's opening did not, in fact, beat Barbie's at the UK box office. But it did beat Oppenheimer, the new Captain America (no surprise there), and (of course) previous romcom box office records set by earlier Bridget Jones movies. - Kat's assertions about which book plot most closely matches which movie plot should not be taken very seriously, as, at the time of recording, she had not reread either book 1 or book 2 since the...2025-02-261h 04RomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 65: Irish WishIn which Kat and Alex admire Ireland (again), question the dubious ethics of alternate universe Lindsay Lohan, and make an important announcement. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2024-03-201h 03RomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 64: Red, White & Royal BlueIn which Kat and Alex question key plot twists, supposedly romantic lines about rugby, and this world's version of the US electoral map. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2023-08-2436 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 63: The SwitchIn which the movie is fine, the actors are good and very famous, and all are dwarfed by the performance of Thomas Robinson, age seven. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2023-07-1957 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 62: One True LovesIn which maybe we just wish we were watching Pearl Harbor? You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2023-05-1955 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 61: Somebody I Used to KnowIn which the trailer queerbaited us, and Alison Brie and Jay Ellis are both more charming than their characters deserve. (Like, at all. Good lord.) You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2023-03-1545 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 60: Your Place or MineIn which Kat and Alex are on opposing sides! And we accidentally miss both Vella Lovell and Rene Gube while counting POC -- tsk. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2023-02-2443 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 59: Sliding DoorsIn which Kat and Alex shockingly fail to discuss how GWYNETH PALTROW COULD HAVE JUST GOTTEN THE NEXT TRAIN! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2023-01-1831 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 58: A Hollywood ChristmasIn which Kat and Alex have a guest and forget to mention the movie's title! Featuring Matt Truex of Lois & Clark'd podcast! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-12-2259 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 57: Falling for ChristmasIn which Kat and Alex can't believe they forgot to address the pun in the title! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-11-1642 minLois & Clark\'d: The New Podcasts of SupermanLois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman413 - Sex, Lies and Videotape (with Romcomathon's Alex Lu and Kat Jiang)Sexy times turn smutty when Lois and Cl-- I mean, SUPERMAN are caught in flagrante by Downtown Julie Brown! Romcomathon's Alex and Kat are forced once again to venture to 90s Metropolis to talk fake country names, mirror science, and more. Check out their wonderful podcast, Romcomathon, wherever you get your podcasts.2022-09-281h 25RomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 56: Marry MeIn which we puzzle over how JLo doesn't know how a lid works. Really? Come on. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-08-1148 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 55: PersuasionIn which there are rabbits and whales and questions, oh my! (And we mix old-ish literature references, apparently.) You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-07-2033 minLois & Clark\'d: The New Podcasts of SupermanLois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman405 - Brutal Youth (with Romcomathon's Alex Lu and Kat Jiang)Youth is lost, apartments are attained, and candles are feared! Romcomathon's Alex Lu and Kat Jiang stop by to talk all things brutal and youthful. Check out their wonderful podcast, Romcomathon, wherever you get your podcasts.2022-06-201h 07RomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 54: Fire IslandIn which Fire Island comes through for Jane Austen, creator of English literature's hottest curmudgeon -- which is probably what Netflix will call her in their next trailer of her work. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-06-1531 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 53: CrushIn which we actually have a really good time. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-05-1943 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 52: MoonshotIn which Cole Sprouse should really not listen to this episode. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-04-1434 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 51: I Want You BackIn which Suddenly Seymour slaps, but Kat and Alex ruin the fun by having ~practical and ~legal concerns. (But we really enjoyed this movie! We swear!) You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-03-1643 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 50: The Philadelphia StoryIn which we celebrate our 50th episode and Valentine's Day with our favorite romantic comedy! Also, please note that we wondered aloud in this episode whether any of Neil Simon's many plays had been adapted to film... I mean, surely, right?? And indeed, upon looking it up later later, we realized (unsurprisingly) that Neil Simon has so many famous works that we did not even know he wrote some of them...and yes, there are many movies. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are avai...2022-02-1744 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 49: The ProposalIn which great actors do terrible things. RIP Betty White, who would have been 100 this week! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2022-01-1942 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 48: Single All the WayIn which Kat and Alex, shockingly, enjoyed a film! A Netflix Christmas miracle! Alex claims in this episode that Philemon Chambers and Michael Urie were actually classmates at Julliard, but that was incorrect (damn you, Wikipedia!). It was actually Luke Macfarlane and Michael Urie who overlapped at Julliard. Happy holidays, Romcomathon listeners! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Fe...2021-12-1548 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 47: The Princess Switch 3 -- Romancing the StarIn which Alex foolishly tries to apply logic to the choices of the Hudgenses, Kat wonders how much space is left in Europe if Netflix keeps adding countries, and we both share Vanessa Hudgens #1's skepticism that Vanessa Hudgens #3 deserves a full pardon for KIDNAPPING... Happy (American) Thanksgiving, Romcomathoners! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any co...2021-11-2546 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 46: GigliIn which Alex made Kat watch Gigli, which is maybe the worst thing she's ever done in the course of their friendship. TW: This episode does discuss an act of self-harm that occurs as part of the storyline in the film. Though it's not discussed for long, we do refer to the incident more than once. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram 2021-10-1444 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 45: He‘s All ThatIn which Kat and Alex long for the Emmy-award winning acting on the CW. Also, Kat discovered after we recorded this episode that the screenwriter for the original She's All That is the same screenwriter for He's All That! It does explain how the terrible dialogue comes off. (Insert Steve Buscemi "how do you do, fellow kids" GIF here.) You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Tw...2021-09-1539 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 44: She's All ThatIn which Kat and Alex wonder if kids still play hacky sack, and Rachael Leigh Cook is ugly. So ugly. Just unimaginably ugly, you guys. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2021-08-1835 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 43: Wild Mountain ThymeIn which a lifelong friendship is imperiled by how terrible this movie is. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2021-06-1742 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 42: What Men WantIn which Kat and Alex know a ton about sports. So much sports stuff. Just, like, experts in the field. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2021-05-1250 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 41: Ever AfterIn which Kat and Alex ask the hard questions, like...can you walk on water in wooden shoes???? You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2021-04-0847 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 40: What to Expect When You're ExpectingIn which we're truly astonished at the number of times we've viewed this film. Why. Why! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2021-03-1036 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 39: To All the Boys 3 -- Always and ForeverIn which we envy the Coveys for being able to walk around the streets of Seoul. Or any streets. Ever. Also, some after-the-fact answers: Trina (Sarayu Blue) IS a person of color, John Corbett IS extremely tall, and Anna Cathcart IS now several years older than Kitty. #themoreyouknow You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with an...2021-02-1736 minConfessions of a Closet RomanticConfessions of a Closet RomanticTardy to the Alpha Party: Fifty Shades/Crazy Rich AsiansSend us a textIt's all about the alpha male today. Because he likes it that way, and dammit, makes me like it too. Plus, nobody ties a sexier Windsor knot than Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey.https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.comIs it hot in here? The official, and super steamy, Fifty Shades of Grey trailer.And then, it gets Fifty Shades Darker.Crazy Rich Asians trailer.The Romcomathon podcast episode on Crazy Rich Asians.Support the showIf you enjoyed...2021-01-2824 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 38: Runaway BrideIn which there is a lot of talk about The Princess Diaries in a Runaway Bride podcast. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2021-01-1337 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 37: Happiest SeasonIn which JANE DESERVES BETTER. Also, please note we realized belatedly that (the beautiful and amazing) Dr. Aubrey Plaza might qualify as a POC, in addition to the ones we counted?? You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-12-1640 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 36: The Princess Switch 2 -- Switched AgainIn which we continue to examine the crazy mysterious world of the Netflix Christmas cinematic universe! With three Vanessa Hudgenses! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-11-2538 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 35: 13 Going on 30In which Jennifer Garner's exploration of her own office is as lackluster as Mark Ruffalo's feelings for his fiancée. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-10-2134 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 34: Love, GuaranteedIn which the only thing that's guaranteed is our hatred of this movie! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-09-2337 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 33: Palm SpringsIn which in which in which in which... Oh no, a tiny time loop! The PTA drug-possession framing DID happen in Irvine, and you can read the LA Times feature about it here. Possibly. If you haven't used up your free articles yet this month. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or...2020-07-2938 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 32: Down with LoveIn which Kat swears to Alex that she really liked this film, but everything out of her mouth proves this untrue. Will she keep making this claim? Who knows! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-07-1532 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 31: The LovebirdsIn which our enjoyment of this movie was 80% jokes and 20% plot, and our podcast threatens to be 80% snacks and 20% movie. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-07-0130 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 30: The Parent TrapIn which we have our longest episode ever because there are just endless amounts to say about this movie! Starting with the ludicrous premise, some advice for Meredith Blake's gold-digging career... Also, has anyone ever noticed how accomplished the twins are? It's weird. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for...2020-06-171h 01RomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 29: Set It UpIn which a viewing party with Romcomathon listeners blows the lid off a serious problem: the protagonists of this film frequently underpay for food. Don't follow their lead, Romcomathoners! Support restaurants in this time (and always). You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-05-2028 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 28: The Half of ItIn which Kat and Alex fervently agree that glasses should fog up in a hot spring, what the hell is this, a fantasy film? Also, spoilers for Never Have I Ever -- but mostly just about how attractive Devi's dad is. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-05-0641 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 27: Life as We Know ItIn which Romcomathon (belatedly) turns one, and Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel need so so sooooo much therapy. Stay well, listeners! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-04-2241 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 26: Fever PitchIn which Kat and Alex ruminate on Drew Barrymore's nightgown, because, well, what else are we going to do with all our time indoors? Stay safe and healthy, friends! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-04-0841 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 25: Friends with KidsIn which sociallydistant!Kat and sociallydistant!Alex are impressed with Megan Fox's career, and unimpressed with everyone else's husbands. Wash your hands! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-03-2534 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 24: Emma.In which Alex and Kat talk about their love of Digimon, and a little bit about the movie. (We kid, we kid). Also, go watch the 2009 BBC adaptation of Emma. The flour game Harriet is playing in the movie is actually called "bullet pudding," which didn't originally feature in the book, but was a party game of Austen's time. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Tw...2020-03-1145 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 23: To All the Boys 2 -- P.S. I Still Love YouIn which Alex and Kat debate #TeamPeter or #TeamJohn, just like every article on Buzzfeed. We're so zeitgeisty, guys!!!! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-02-2636 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 22: CluelessIn which Kat and Alex discuss Gilmore Girls spoilers, and Alex gets to plug her favorite Emma adaptation of all time -- the 2009 BBC miniseries. You're welcome. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-02-1229 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 21: Notting HillIn which Kat and Alex continue their Hugh Grant double feature, and is Notting Hill a posh place? Is it not a posh place? Please let us know. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-01-2931 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 20: Two Weeks NoticeIn which Kat and Alex discuss families that kiss on the mouth (just say no to giving kids mouth herpes!), and there's a horrible cameo... The Saturday Night Live sketch Alex refers to actually had Andy Samberg bringing his boyfriend, Taran Killam, home to his family, and you can watch it here. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to...2020-01-1531 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 19: A Christmas Prince 3 -- The Royal BabyIn which Alex and Kat wrap up this year's Christmas Cult adventures! Also, Elleri??????? Happy New Year, Romcomathon listeners! You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2020-01-0132 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 18: The Knight Before ChristmasIn which Alex and Kat discuss the history of the Christmas tree, muse on what race Vanessa Hudgens is playing, and talk more about the Christmas Cult. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-12-1834 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 17: Last ChristmasIn which Alex and Kat will have the song "Last Christmas" stuck in their heads until the end of time. Forever and ever. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-12-0436 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 16: A Christmas Prince 1+2In which Alex and Kat puzzle over the rich and famous lives of the Aldovian royals -- like, why are they flying commercial? You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-11-2039 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 15: Sleepless in SeattleIn which Alex and Kat are not blown away by Sleepless in Seattle, but are shocked by Meg Ryan's stalker tendencies. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-11-0632 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 14: Man UpIn which Alex tells Kat about Lake Bell flossing with her own hair. YES. It happened! It's horrible. Words cannot describe. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-10-0930 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 13: To All the Boys I've Loved BeforeIn which Kat and Alex talk about sisterly shenanigans and Noah Centineo's cuteness. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-09-2530 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 12: Leap YearIn which Alex is practically moved to tears, speaking about this cinematic masterpiece, which also happens to be her favorite film of all time. Kat...feels less this way. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-09-1146 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 11: My Best Friend's WeddingIn which Dermot Mulroney sucks on his platonic friend’s hand, and Kat and Alex are appalled at everyone’s choices. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-08-2831 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 10: Penelope  In which Kat and Alex discuss Christina Ricci, haunted doll. Also, way too many famous people are in this film. Way, way too many. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-08-1429 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 9: Four Weddings and a FuneralIn which Kat and Alex are puzzled over the critical and cultural success of this film. Really, guys? Really? But hey, once you listen to this, you can watch the 2019 adaptation on Hulu! Out today! You can watch the Comic Relief short here, far better than the original movie. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in wi...2019-07-3135 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 8: Love, RosieIn which Kat and Alex would like to set the record straight -- Boston College and Boston University are DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS. Also, we wish we were sponsored by Hydro Flask. Call us. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-07-1735 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 7: Bend It Like BeckhamIn which we have our first guest, the very funny Rohita Kadambi, just in time for the World Cup! (Y-yeah, we totally timed it that way.) We talk Indian diasporas, Kiera Knightley, and THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN LESBIANS. It’s an extra long episode so we could have EXTRA LONG COMMENTARY. Follow Rohita on Instagram (@rohita.kadambi) and on Twitter (@rohitak) for her very funny musings and stand-up gigs! Be sure to check her out on July 5th at the Ruby in WeHo (the show is “Laugh with Us”) and July 29th at Micky’s, also in WeHo (th...2019-07-0347 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 6: Always Be My MaybeIn which Kat and Alex discuss Keanu Reeves, insult the name "Alan," and, you know, chat about representation and all of that. Whatever. It's not important. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-06-1936 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 5: Long ShotIn which Kat and Alex...enjoy Seth Rogen???? And a Seth Rogen movie??? But don't like ugly windbreakers. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-06-0529 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 4: 10 Things I Hate About YouIn which Kat discovers Andrew Keegan has a cult, and Alex enthuses about the wondrous bygone era of late 1990s music. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-05-2234 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 3: Not Another Happy EndingIn which Alex loves Karen Gillan and hates Urth Caffe, and Kat is confused by this movie. Same, girl, same. Sadly, we never got the chance to discuss the amazing Dan Mallory article, published in the New Yorker, but you can read it here. The movie Alex couldn't remember the name of was Stranger than Fiction, released in 2006, and did indeed star Emma Thompson and Will Ferrell. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of...2019-05-0834 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 2: Isn't It RomanticIn which Rebel Wilson is afraid of love, and Alex is afraid of raisins. Well, not afraid. Maybe a little afraid. You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are available. You can read past entries of Romcomathon here. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Feel free to write in with any comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you for listening. 2019-04-2322 minRomcomathonRomcomathonEpisode 1: Crazy Rich AsiansAsians who are crazy and rich, discussed by Asians who are hopefully less crazy and significantly less rich. The latter Asians forget some people's names, laugh at their own jokes, and discover a possible ghost haunting their studio. Forgotten names that we subsequently looked up: The singer of the beautiful cover of “Yellow” that we discussed is Katherine Ho. The actor playing Eddie is Ronny Chieng. (Sorry, Ronny. Your name is not Randall. We apologize.) You can listen to our friend and podcast mentor Quincy Surasmith’s podcast, Asian Americana, wherever podcasts are availa...2019-04-0528 min