In the first episode of The Rom Com Effect, Lena and Katie dive into one of the greats, "You've Got Mail." The classic movie brings up some of life's big issues: capitalism, power in personal and professional relationships, and of course whether or not protagonists should kiss at the end of the movie. What can we say, we're eloquent, shit! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

'Tis the season for holiday romcoms! Lena and Katie kick off the holidays with While You Were Sleeping. They lay out their opinions on love at first sight, being the awkward romcom lead in high school, and switching gender roles in movies with guest Stephanie Maxwell LaRue. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

In their final episode of the season, Lena and Katie get into a fave: 10 Things I Hate About You. With guest Whitney Ralls, they discuss the film's portrayal of femininity, forgiving Heath Ledger, and their fave quotable moments. We'll be back with season two soon!! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

Lena and Katie don't let the interruption of sirens and car alarms keep them from discussing their sexiest romcom yet, 1941 classic The Lady Eve. They discuss crop tops, smart people falling in love with dummies, and guest David Donnella shares one of the best real life meet-cutes ever. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

Lena and Katie get sidetracked by hot celeb goss, Pride and Prejudice, and get in a heated disagreement over Matthew McConaughey's glasses in this week's episode on The Wedding Planner with special guest Caitlin Gilbert.  You can follow Caitlin on Twitter: @caitlingilbs and listen to her podcast Vanderpumped! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

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 (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

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 (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

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 (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

Strap in for a wild ride on Holiday in Handcuffs! Lena and Katie are joined by guest Ruby Kostur (Vanderpumped Podcast) to discuss Clint Eastwood, generational wealth, and plenty of shenanigans in this ABC Family classic.  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more

Lena and Katie lean in to the Drew Barrymore fave Never Been Kissed with guest Rachel Chapman ("You've Got Hanks" podcast). They give lip service to high school memories, crushing vs. crunching, and maybe the Ryans Gosling and Lochte drop by... Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/romcomeffect ..read more