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The Rom Complex

The Rom Complex

Written by: Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman
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 Which came first, the romantic comedy or our messed up ways of thinking about love and relationships? Each week Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman break down the romcom tropes that make their hearts sing and the ones that need to be tuned up. Listen to them talk about how these movies affected their relationships–for better and for worse.Sam Frontera and Shelby Schwieterman Art
Episodes
  • Bonus: Bridgerton S2E1: Capital R Rake

    Bonus: Bridgerton S2E1: Capital R Rake
    Jan 15 2026

    Head on over to the Patreon at patreon.com/theromcomplex for more mini episodes about Bridgerton and more!
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    21 mins
  • 283. Eternity: Love in the Afterlife

    283. Eternity: Love in the Afterlife
    Dec 25 2025

    We left our comfy homes to go see Eternity (2025), and what a treat it was! We're all spoilers as we discuss love triangles, difficult choices, and where we would spend our eternities. We hope you've enjoyed season one of The Rom Complex, and we look forward to having you around for season 2.
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    47 mins
  • 282. The Philadelphia Story: I Don't Want to Be Worshipped. I Want to Be Loved.

    282. The Philadelphia Story: I Don't Want to Be Worshipped. I Want to Be Loved.
    Dec 18 2025

    The Philadelphia Story (1940) is NOT to be confused with Philadelphia (1993), the drama starring Tom Hanks. This one has Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and a whole lotta antics--as we've come to expect from the pair.
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    50 mins
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