It Pod to Be You

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen, covering romantic comedies from classics to modern hits and everything in between. He welcomes Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) as his first guest and they discuss Nora Ephron’s indelible 1998 romantic comedy, You’ve Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. From what holds up to what doesn’t, they and every reasonable person can agree there’s a lot to love about this movie.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 1 - You've Got Mail

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Manish welcomes Alisa (@BollywoodNewbie) and they both discuss the 1994 film Yeh Dillagi (This Light Hearted Jest). How does this Bollywood remake of the 1954 classic Sabrina hold up on its own?

It Pod to Be You: Episode 2 - Yeh Dillagi

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen.  On this episode, Manish is joined by Matt (@TheRealMattC) as they both discuss one of the landmark films in all of romantic comedies: the Academy Award Best Picture winner Annie Hall.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 3 - Annie Hall

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen.  On this episode, he has on guest Lexy Van Dyke (@Lexy_Myranda)  to discuss Love and Other Disasters, the little-seen romantic comedy from 2006 starring Brittany Murphy. You may not have even heard of it, but you’re in store for a pleasant surprise with this charming picture which takes a look at the romcom genre itself. Grab a bottle of rosé and enjoy!

It Pod to Be You: Episode 4 - Love and Other Disasters

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, he has on guest Tanvi Rastogi (@Tanviidotcom) to discuss My Best Friend’s Wedding. Starring the romantic comedy icon of Julia Roberts, this film from 1997 holds a lot of the elements that are key to the genre. Listen as they appreciate the landmark film.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 5 - My Best Friend's Wedding

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Ale (@Sick__66), as they talk about a favorite rom-com that just had its 15th anniversary, 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, crazy Big-style premise; I mean can you get any more 2000s rom-com than this? The film is a delight and so is the conversation!

It Pod to Be You: Episode 6 - 13 Going on 30

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Alex (@MediaThinkings) selects Broadcast News, the Academy Award-nominee, starring Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, and William Hurt, directed by James L. Brooks. They both dive into how it holds up and how it’s a more serious take on the rom-com formula.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 7 - Broadcast News

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Amrita (@amritaIQ) selects Pillow Talk as the rom-com discussed. They talk about the wonderful stars, Doris Day and Rock Hudson, some of the antiquated and problematic elements of the film, and how well it stand ups almost 60 years later.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 8 - Pillow Talk

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Sam (@SamShotFirst) selects 1999’s 10 Thing I Hate About You to discuss. What does this update of The Taming of the Shrew have beyond the hot young cast? Well, Sam and Manish tell you, because they have more than 10 things they LOVE about this one.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 9 - 10 Things I Hate About You

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest is Sara Sorrentino (@sarasorrentino), and they discuss the 1987, Cher rom-com Moonstruck. They touch on the Italianness of the film, along with Cher, Nicolas Cage, and how it holds up as a quintessential romantic comedy.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 10 - Moonstruck

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, his guest Aparita (@Aparita) selects Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania as the rom-com discussed. The 2014 Hindi-language film has all the elements to make a good romantic feature, and Manish and Aparita go into detail on just why.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 11 - Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Dave (@DaveAGiannini) is the guest and selects the 1995 rom-com French Kiss to discuss. Starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline, and set in Paris (of course), Manish and Dave go through why French Kiss is a big oui!

It Pod to Be You: Episode 12 - French Kiss

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Mike from the podcasts A Podcast Directed By (@Directedbypod) and The Grand Gesture (@grandgesturepod) is the guest on this episode where the main topic is the film Sideways. Does the 2004 rom-com rise about more than just a scenic trip to wine country? Open up that bottle, grab a burger, and listen!

It Pod to Be You: Episode 13 - Sideways

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Anisha (@jhavanis) is Manish’s guest as they discuss the 1995 romantic comedy While You Were Sleeping, starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher. Does this rom-com put them into a coma or fake being someone’s fiancée in order to fall in love with the coma patient’s brother? Listen and find out!

It Pod to Be You: Episode 14 - While You Were Sleeping

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, Rachael (@maxfischers) is the guest and she selects the classic The Philadelphia Story, the classic 1940 film starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart. This romantic comedy is a must-see, no doubt, and Manish and Rachael give it the attention it deserves.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 15 - The Philadelphia Story

Hello, romantics! Manish Mathur (@TheManish89) is your host for this podcast that is all about falling in love on the big screen. On this episode, guest Gavin (@FriendlessMean) selects 1999’s But I'm a Cheerleader to discuss. Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Melanie Lynskey, and RuPaul, this satirical romantic comedy focuses on a lesbian cheerleader who is sent to conversion therapy.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 16 - But I'm a Cheerleader

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) talks with Stephanie (@Scrawfish) about the 2000 rom-com starring David Duchovny and Minnie Driver, Return to Me, directed by Bonnie Hunt(!!!). Listen as they talk about how overlooked this film is; an artifact of a simpler time when David Duchovny was riding high on The X-Files wave.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 17 - Return to Me

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Stacey Yount (@Bollywriter) to discuss Bride and Prejudice. The film by Gurinder Chadha, which just celebrated its 15th anniversary, is told via Bollywood style, and is well worth any fan of romantic comedies or Jane Austen.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 18 - Bride and Prejudice

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host Manish (@TheManish89) has on guest Greg (@ReelBrew) to discuss the 2011 rom-com ensemble Crazy, Stupid, Love starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and of course Kevin Bacon. The film holds a special place in both their hearts and they talk about what works and what doesn’t. You’ll be crazy and… not smart if you miss this.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 19 - Crazy, Stupid, Love

Hello, romantics! On this episode, your host is not Manish (@TheManish89)! What? How can that be, you ask? Well, for this very special episode, Dave (@DaveAGiannini) steps up as your guest host and speaks with guest Manish, as they discuss the classic film, When Harry Met Sally…. It not only belongs on the best rom-com lists, the 1989 Rob Reiner film, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, written by Nora Ephron, belongs on the all-time greatest movie lists. Let’s be friends, or not, just as long as you listen to this episode.

It Pod to Be You: Episode 20 - When Harry Met Sally...

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