Bonus Episode: Quarantine Edition

Hello again, old faithful listeners of The RomCom Effect! This is co-host Lena, chiming in to let you know of a new podcast I am hosting and producing called Smooch Fest!It's a celebration of the best kissing scenes in pop culture - across movies, tv, books, public appearances, and more. Each week, I am joined by a guest (some familiar, some new) to discuss these iconic smooches. My pal Katie pops in for the third episode, be sure to check that one out :)Smooch Fest also answers the question: Why do people kiss? Do animals kiss? Why is kissing the predominant display of affection? That's right, it's not just a pop culture podcast, we also teach you SCIENCE. This is a podcast for you STEM lovers and LOVE lovers out there. So make sure to follow Smooch Fest to keep up to date with the world of smooches, romance, and pop culture!Follow and subscribe to Smooch Fest here:https://open.spotify.com/show/1D76mtajlEnyrEA556PsnL?si=4ef7ebe7345f452e https://linktr.ee/smoochfestpod 

Lena and Katie catch up in quarantine covering which rom coms are helping them cope, how they're staying busy, and why TV and movies are extra important right now.Support the show

Katie and Lena are joined by founder of the Rom Com Fest, Miraya Berke, to wrap up the season with Valentine's Day! They chat about high school sweethearts, Valentine's Day celebrations and the 36 questions to fall in love.Find Miraya Berke on twitter: @mirayaberkeFollow Rom Com Fest on twitter: @romcomfestival and instagram: @romcomfestYou can buy tickets to the Rom Com Fest now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rom-com-fest-badges-tickets-93029727419Read about Miraya's love story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/07/02/welcome-rom-com-fest-haven-fans-who-never-stopped-believing-happily-ever-after/If you want to ask a special someone 36 questions to fall in love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/36-questions-that-lead-to-love.htmlSupport the show

Lena and Katie are joined by guest Adam Dubowsky to relive the great rom-com Groundhog Day. Even though they hate small talk with people from high school, they chat about what they'd do in Purgatory, weather as a metaphor and the powerful music of Coldplay.Support the show

Lena and Katie are joined by Taneka Stotts (Steven Universe) to rewatch Queen Latifah's Last Holiday. They cover graceful poop jokes, the trouble with health insurance, and the most epic snowboard chase of all time. You can find Taneka on Twitter: @TanekaStottsCheck out her work at: https://tanekastotts.com/and http://lovecircuits.com/Support the show

Katie and Lena are joined with guest Christina Lee to chat about the Netflix Original "The Holiday Calendar." This week they cover NYE toasts, celebrity kid stars, and travel bloggers.Support the show

Katie and Lena catch up with each other while discussing Netflix original, The Knight Before Christmas. They talk about switcheroo movies, Lady Alexa Play and their personal quests in life.Support the show

Katie and Lena are joined by Tara Hernandez (Young Sheldon) for Paul Feig's newest movie Last Christmas. They could teach a college course on the movie but instead talk adult illness, immigration and the Casper Test.Support the show

Happy New Year! We’re keeping the holiday spirit going with Let It Snow. Katie and Lena chat with guest Erin Byrne Siskind about a town with no parents, apology pigs and the Netflix Cinematic Universe. Support the show

Merry Christmas from Lena and Katie who are joined by guest Vick Ravindran to talk about holiday favorite Love Actually! Katie can’t get her head out of the gutter, Lena perfects her Alan Rickman impression, and Vick offers hope for Karl and Sarah in the sequel of our dreams. Support the show