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The RomCom Effect

Hosted by Lena Olson and Katie Chilson · tv · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Join Katie and Lena as they revisit classic romantic comedies and their effect on...everything! Your quirky best friends/leading ladies/podcast hosts discuss the impact the films have had on their lives and how they fit into the social and political landscape of the modern world. Each week they chat with guests about fave points throughout the story, philosophize about the essential elements of a great movie, and share romcommoms (romcom moments) from their own lives. It's the RomCom Effect!

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Booking probability

19%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The RomCom Effect about?

Join Katie and Lena as they revisit classic romantic comedies and their effect on...everything! Your quirky best friends/leading ladies/podcast hosts discuss the impact the films have had on their lives and how they fit into the social and political landscape of the modern world.

Who hosts The RomCom Effect?

The RomCom Effect is hosted by Lena Olson and Katie Chilson. The show has published 29 episodes to date.

What has The RomCom Effect covered recently?

Recent episodes include "NEW PODCAST: Trailer for "Smooch Fest"" (8 September 2025, 2 minutes), "Bonus Episode: Quarantine Edition" (15 May 2020, 57 minutes), and "Valentine's Day with Miraya Berke" (13 February 2020, 60 minutes).

How often does The RomCom Effect publish?

The RomCom Effect publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 29 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The RomCom Effect?

Booking probability for The RomCom Effect is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The RomCom Effect requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The RomCom Effect's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The RomCom Effect?

The strongest fits for The RomCom Effect are Film & Video. The RomCom Effect has a tv audience.

About the host

Lena Olson and Katie Chilson hosts The RomCom Effect, a tv podcast with 29 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Sep 8, 20252 minS0

    <p>Hello again, old faithful listeners of The RomCom Effect! </p><p>This is co-host Lena, chiming in to let you know of a new podcast I am hosting and producing called Smooch Fest!</p><p><br></p><p>It's a celebration of...

  • May 15, 202057 minS0

    <p>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.</p><p>Support the show</p>

  • Feb 13, 20201 hourS0

    <p>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...

  • Feb 6, 20201h 5mS0

    <p>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...

  • Jan 30, 20201h 9mS0

    <p>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...

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  • Jan 23, 202050 minS0

    <p>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.</p><p>Support the show</p>

  • Jan 16, 202054 minS0

    <p>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.</p><p>Support the show</p>

  • Jan 9, 202059 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Jan 2, 20201h 1mS0

    <p>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. </p><p>Support...

  • Dec 26, 20191h 13mS0

    <p>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...

  • Dec 19, 20191h 5mS0

    <p>Lena and Katie are joined by guest Leah Pablo to chat about The Family Stone. This week they get sidetracked when Katie breaks a coffee table, they gush about Young & Hungry and swiping right on real life...

  • Dec 12, 20191h 2mS0

    <p>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...

  • Dec 5, 20191h 8mS0

    <p>Lena and Katie talk about one of their favorites, The Holiday, with guest Nina Concepcion (Schmotts). They go over their unconventional celeb crushes, Nancy Meyers' kitchens, and unrequited love.<br/><br/>Check out...

  • Nov 28, 20191h 6mS0

    <p>'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...

  • Sep 26, 20191h 6mS0

    <p>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...

  • Sep 19, 20191h 4mS0

    <p>Lena and Katie watch John Cusack classic Say Anything for the first time. With guest Charlie Mihelich they chat about undefined relationships, misleading iconic moments, and prom-posals. </p><p>Support the show</p>

  • Sep 12, 201958 minS0

    <p>Lena and Katie discuss Ang Lee's 1993 feature "The Wedding Banquet" with guest James Sweeney ("Straight Up"). The trio tackles correct pronunciations, queer cinema, and family drama in the kitchen. Be sure to check...

  • Sep 5, 20191h 3mS0

    <p>Lena and Katie reconnect with guest “Champagne Guy” aka Conner McCabe to discuss Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This week they cover refreshing male nudity, love buddies, and Katie and Conner’s real life meet cute...

  • Aug 29, 20191 hourS0

    <p>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...

  • Aug 22, 201959 minS0

    <p>Hold onto your stick-on sideburns ‘cause Lena and Katie are back with Amanda Bynes’ classic She’s the Man with guest, Jillian Davis (The Pemberley Podcast). This week they talk gender norms, soccer gymnastics, and of...

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