Join friends and co-hosts, Jess and Emily, as they talk about popular tropes found in romance novels and fanfiction! Listen in as they joke and chat about their favorite topic: smut!
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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.
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Woah Sean Buckley is back and we're talking about Stalking Romances*! Listen in as we chat about poetry, kidnapping and how neurodivergent we all actually are! Plus some VERY EXCITING NEWS FROM THE FEMMES TEAM! The stories in this episode are: The Pucking Wrong Number by C. R. Jane And This is the Morning by energyintotomatos *We definitely do NOT …
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258. Love Potion No. 9: The Biochemical Process of Feeling in Love (with Rob Schulte of Vanderpump Robs)
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1:03:19Our friend Rob of Vanderpump Robs joins us to chat about 1992's Love Potion No. 9. We also discuss little mustaches, the fear of rejection, and, of course, kissing cops.
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257. Duck Butter: You Can't Play It Safe in Love
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56:01Something about Duck Butter (2018) makes us hungry because not only do we discuss shortcuts to falling in love, we also list ingredients to spear on a kabob and reveal the best way to reheat leftover Taco Bell.
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256. Stay the Night: He Could Be the Love of Your Life
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53:39We're still not asleep for 2022's Stay the Night, a movie NOT based off a hockey romance novel. We also discuss character growth, Canadian careers, and what in life is worth chasing after.
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The Femmes are giving you monthly doses of smut until our next season and we're starting with a special guest RiotGrrrlReads aka Katie Edward! Listen in as we discuss forgotten pairings that we love, how much we love New Girl and the intricacies of archery. The Stories in this Episode: And This is the Morning by energyintotomatos The Hunter by L.J.…
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255. Sleepless in Seattle: People Who Truly Loved Once are Far More Likely to Love Again (with Jenn Scott)
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1:00:35We're joined in our late night discussion of Sleepless in Seattle (1993) by Jenn Scott. We compliment Meg Ryan, forgive some light stalking, and wonder how airports could ever have been so easy to get around.
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254. Before Sunrise: Isn't Everything We Do in Life a Way to be Loved a Little More?
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48:50We're up all night watching a classic, Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise (1995). We discuss young romance, how time changes viewpoints, and the European railway system.
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253. Love and Monsters: There's No Mission More Admirable Than Love
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55:33Eagle-eared listeners of the show know how Sam feels about Dylan O'Brien, so you might have guessed our next watch would be Love and Monsters (2020). We also discuss unprecedented times, epic love quests, and better uses for the infinity stones.
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Femmes Reading Filth & Rom Complex: The Crossover
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1:01:46The Femmes were asked to join The Rom Complex to chat all about the movie (and book) The Princess Bride! Listen in as they talk about their favorite parts, their thoughts on love and more!
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252. The Princess Bride: True Love Is the Greatest Thing in the World (with Emily and Jessica of Femmes Reading Filth)
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1:01:46We're joined by the hosts of the podcast Femmes Reading Filth to discuss the absolutely filthy flick The Princess Bride (1987). There's all this gross stuff like clever wordplay and a sick kid, ew! We also chat about true love, scary movies, and more. Follow our guests @FemmesReadingFilth
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251. Beastly: You Have a Year to Make Someone Love You
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56:44Fantasy month continues with Beastly (2011), a loose Beauty and the Beast retelling that could have benefited from about ten times the camp. We also talk dolphin lifespans, attempts at being evil, and another character that's not as ugly as the movie wants us to think.
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Its the Finale of Season 4 and boy are there some surprises! Listen in as we give out our superlatives of the season, do our annual bracket of tropes and hear the final thoughts of our FRF team. It's been a fun season and we love you all! Go and like and subscribe on all the things, it actually does help us. Also we have a merch store so go make so…
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250. Penelope: The Public Loves this Girl
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54:29Mmm mm mm Shelby is eating well this month because we're focusing on Fantasy, starting with 2006's Penelope. We talk about overvaluing appearances, storybook bedrooms, and how easily we'd kiss the main character of the movie.
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Andrea turned the tables on us! The Femmes are discussing some of their least favorite tropes! Listen in as we discuss the gross words of the past, Nosferatu, and how old is too old... It's our last regular episode before the finale so ENJOY! The stories in this episode are: Tempt by Melanie Harlow Ruin by Sea_Dragonfly Like us on Instagram and Tik…
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249. Beautiful Disaster: I Did Kind of Love It, Yeah
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56:25Beautiful Disaster (2023) is... I'm having trouble figuring out how to describe this movie to you. We discuss the disjointed plot, the New Adult genre, and how much fun Dylan Sprouse is having.
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We know it February but in our world it's ALWAYS the right time to hear smutty Santa stories. Listen in as the FRF Ladies read sexy letters, talk about santa powers and regret a lot of choices... The stories in this episode are: Seduced by Santa by Mina Carter A Dolly that Laughs and Cries (One that can Open and Shut her Eyes) by Hormonal_Trashbag …
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248. Kodachrome: I Was Just Filled with This Infinite Love for You
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55:33Please join us as we cry our eyes out to 2017's Kodachrome. Please join us as we also thirst over sad Jason Sudeikis. Sorry, we like him better as a dirtbag!
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Howdy you lil Raccoons! Ready for a classic? The FRF Team is tackling Cowboys this week so hold on to your hats! Listen in as we chat about our Spotify Wrapped, the history of the cowboy trope and the pros and cons of getting intimate whilst in nature... The Stories in this Episode are: The Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacy Kennedy Tombstone by Doratl9.…
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247. What a Girl Wants: I Love You a Million Swedish Fish (with Torry of RTBP/RTBR)
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1:09:52We are joined by our friend Torry from Ready to Be Petty AND Ready to Be Romanced (she's busy!!) to discuss 2003's What a Girl Wants starring an angelic young Amanda Bynes. We also chat about addictive content, good dads, and the definition of a kebab.
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Get ready for one of the most....unhinged episodes the FRF team has ever done. The gang tackles the trope of Inanimate Objects this week and boy oh boy did we all learn something about ourselves. Listen in as the Femmes talk about shoes, diaries, cutlery, doors and more..... The stories discussed in this episode: Forked by Ruth Cardello War Paint b…
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We're digging into Sam's daddy issues with NO hesitation by covering 2010's The Last Song. We also talk Miley's big break, the easiest way to get into Julliard, and which of our parents will live forever.
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Power, fame, money, it's all yours if you join this super secret society that's basically a messed up fraternity. FRF tackled Secret Societies and boy was it a doozy. Listen in on the ladies discussion of whether or not banging in a wine cellar would irritate your allergies, scenes from books past that haunt them and old fashioned hand jobs. Storie…
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245. American Pie: Welcome to Stifler's Palace of Love
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50:33Grab your aprons and baking supplies because we're discussing 1999's American Pie. It's a wholesome little movie about friendship, baking, and living the American dream. We also discuss getting grossed out, the invention of MILFs, and eyebrows.
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YARRRRR it's time to chat about the original bodice rippers: PIRATES! Listen in as the FRF gang talks about the difference between a swashbuckler and a pirate, if clairaudient is a real word and if Emily's New Zealand accent is actually from Liverpool! The stories told in this episode are: The Audient and the Phantom Night by Sadie Hewitt Always be…
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We're joined by James and Corwyn of This Movie's Gay to discuss 2004's Eating Out, a charming low budget sex comedy that spawned an entire series of followups. We also discuss going with the flow, ordering people around, and the toxic/gay axis.
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FRF is continuing on the "What does Andrea Hate?" train with Soulmates! Come on ride with us as we discuss what our competency kinks are, the importance of gold threads coming from your body and if blue alien men really can do it better. Stories in this Episode: A Season for Setting Fires by mightbewriting Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Rememb…
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243. There's Something About Mary: When I was Sixteen Years Old, I Fell in Love
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52:31There's Something About Mary (1998) is about way more than just that one scene with the hair! We somehow manage to discuss interesting women, what kind of insects are drawn to a flame, and Sam's secret desire to work in a factory.
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We're starting season 4 off right with the stories we grew up with...kinda. It's time for FAIRY TALE RETELLINGS! Listen in as the FRF gang discusses our favorites among Henry VIII's wives, do our best Adam Driver impressions and get into the details of what exactly a half man-half wolf would look like in an intimate setting. Stories Read in this Ep…
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242. Knocked Up: I Love You. You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.
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56:25We're starting our Nasty Naughty New Year in the year 2007 with Knocked Up. As we discuss sisters supporting each other, who you should grab in an earthquake, and why you should read the baby books, will we find a glimmer of the charm this movie had almost twenty years ago?
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You've asked, begged even, and here it is, the beginning of season 4! Listen in as we get back into the swing of things with our Season 4 guest, Andrea Yothment! It's gonna be a wild ride this season so buckle up! Please like, subscribe and do all the cool things for this podcast! It helps us out A LOT! Go follow us on Instagram and shop at our …
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Lets start the new year off right with a blast from the past! The last holiday of the calendar year is kind of a big deal so we brought you not one, BUT TWO special guests for our last episode of 2022! Join the FRF ladies and special guests Chip Nash and Emily Rohm as we navigate the popular, kiss at New Years Eve trope. Listen in as we chat about …
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Merry Christmas you little trash pandas! It's a Christmas Miracle as we rewind to...Christmas! Get those chestnuts roasting on an open fire because it's time for some Christmas Sm*t! That's right, the FRF team (with special guest Ben Auxier) talk about stories about getting snowed-in at christmas! Listen in as we talk about cars crashing, spending …
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241. Our Little Secret: The Kind of Love That Can Get You Through Anything
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56:55We loved Hot Frosty so much that we had to double-dip on Netflix Christmas originals. Our viewing experience of Our Little Secret (2024), however, was quite different from the last one. Tune in as we discuss the movie, unpleasant 18-year-olds, and what drugs actually do.
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240. Hot Frosty: When You Say You Love a Person, It means Way More
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59:56This week your mature, adult hosts are discussing 2024's Hot Frosty, a movie about a sexy snowman come to life. We also chat about enchanted scarves, learning from TV, and how to pronounce eggnog.
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239. Mr. & Mrs. Smith: To Dodging Bullets. Love, Jane.
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51:56Remember back in 2005 when we were all spies secretly married to other spies and also Mr. & Mrs. Smith hit the theaters? Haha yeah, we all remember that. We also discuss hiding yourself in relationships, being team Angelina, and laughing at a man who thinks you've poisoned him.
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Time for another rewind for the Femmes! Enjoy this Thanksgiving episode while you stuff yourself (pun intended)! Break out the stretchy pants and grab a cloth to wipe those meat sweats because its the Thanksgiving Episode!The FRF gals, along with special guest Sammy Mull, talk about their favorite tropes, chef-centric stories and whether the critic…
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238. The Fall Guy: Love Is How We Will Win (with Arthur Howell)
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1:02:272024's The Fall Guy is in Shelby's crosshairs. Will Sam be able to defend it with the help of guest Arthur Howell of 2 Cents Critic? Listen to find out!
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237. Fool's Gold: Now That's A Man Who Loves his Wife
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52:02The adventure continues with 2008's Fool's Gold. Can the Kate Hudson/Matthew McConaughey duo shine like they did in past pair-ups, or is all that glitters not gold? We also discuss the year 2008, the Kevin Hart timeline, and blowholes.
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236. Romancing the Stone: I'd Love to See You On That Boat
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53:34We're off on a new adventure for November, and it's going to be full of action. First up is Romancing the Stone (1984). Spoiler Warning: We discuss Your Monster (2024) during the episode. We also talk the power of stories, the rewards of patience, and the complexities of Instant Pots.
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Halloween LIVE Episode: The Headless Horseman
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1:24:36The Femmes decided to celebrate Halloween the only way they know how, with a live show! Join FRF and special guest Sio Bast, as they talk about one of the sexiest beings around, The Headless Horseman! Listen in as they talk about their "Hear Me Out" cakes, how large a ghostly figure could possibly be, and if leather gloves could actually...feel tha…
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235. Your Monster: He Doesn't Love You the Way You Deserve to Be Loved
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59:19Gear up for SPOILERS because we're celebrating Halloween with the brand new film Your Monster (2024). We also discuss our favorite monsters, harnessing your inner rage, and Broadway HR policies.
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Remember the 80's? Haha, neither do I. I wasn't alive! Know who else isn't alive? A few teens from Heathers (1988). We talk the movie, the musical, and the terrors of high school.
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233. Lisa Frankenstein: They Won't Be Satisfied Until We're As Devoid of Love As They Are
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51:08Flip open your IMDB notebooks because we're hitting you with trivia from this year's Lisa Frankenstein (2024). Spoiler: it has absolutely nothing to do with Lisa Frank in any way.
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232. Spontaneous: We Would Actually Love to Survive (with Nicole Jakus)
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57:05Nicole Jakus (aka DarlingHomebody) joins us to kick off spooky month with the scariest settings of all: a high school. 2020's Spontaneous is full of snappy banter, young love, and blood. Lots of it. Check out Nicole's art and join her monthly sticker/magnet subscription at https://www.darlinghomebody.com/…
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We're ending silly September with a hit: 1999's Simply Irresistible. There's a magic crab. You can see the strings. Don't question it too much!
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230. They Came Together: I Love Fiction Books
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51:12This week's silly watch is 2014's They Came Together, a briskly absurd 83-minute rom-com parody. I SWEAR neither of the hosts hated this film.
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229. What Women Want: The Man I Love Needs Rescuing
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55:51The year is 2000, the pop music slaps, and What Women Want is in theaters. We discuss the parts of this movie that stuck with us from way back then (boobs) as well as our newer insights, like agreeing with the dad on his opinion of the teen boyfriend.
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We missed you on our week off, but now we're back with those antics you love for Silly September! Kicking us off is 2001's Kate & Leopold, a movie that forces us to ask how time travel works and also why Hugh Jackman isn't doing romcoms anymore.
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227. Monte Carlo: We Don't Call Her the City of Love for Nothing
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51:02Our last stop in our summer travels is Monte Carlo (2011). Along the way, we discuss identity fraud, group tours, and conflict avoidance. It's good to be home!
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This week we're discussing how wrong critics in 2002 were about Crossroads, starring Britney Spears. As part of the target demographic at the time, Sam and Shelby can assure you that the movie is good.
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