Maddy, Mark, and Ryan get ready to fall in love with a whole new genre. They speak to Billy Mernit, Hollywood story analyst and author of “Writing the Romantic Comedy”, to learn the rom-com’s tried-and-true formula. They also consult United Talent Agency’s Addison Duffy to discover what kinds of rom-coms audiences and agents are loving. (Santa? Spies? Supers ... Show More
Feb 2023
Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 2: The Couple (feat. Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith)
The comedians turn to rom-com royalty Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith (10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, She's the Man) to help refine their pitch. They also develop their romantic leads, Greg and Catalina. But are they failing to see a few key rom-com red flags…?
31m 3s
Mar 2023
Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 4: Side Characters (feat. Karan Soni)
Actor and sidekick extraordinaire Karan Soni (Always Be My Maybe, Deadpool) advises on what makes a compelling supporting character… and flexes his Salma Hayek connection. Maddy, Mark, and Ryan develop their movie’s entire romantic world, pitching each other on quirky best friend ... Show More
32m 58s
Feb 2023
True Dating Stories Introduces: Let’s Make A Rom-Com
The hosts of Let’s Make A Sci-Fi, one of The New Yorker’s “Best Podcasts of 2022”, are back in their writers’ room and this time they’re getting serious about love. Over eight episodes, Maddy, Mark, and Ryan try to balance love and laughs into a fresh, funny, and heart-felt movie ... Show More
32m 25s
May 2023
Reboot the Rom-Com with Bridesmaids' Writer Annie Mumolo
Upside down kisses in the rain, the whole enemies to lovers gag, and a meet cute for the ages, no we aren’t talking about our weekend loves, this week we are talking all about romcoms. What has happened to the classic rom-com? Why does every movie now have to be action packed wit ... Show More
58m 39s
Jun 2023
1. Write Me Dirty: Jamie Laing & Tom Lucy
WE'RE ON HONEYMOON! But of course, we haven't forgotten you! Here's a little gift for your ears, to keep you satiated while we're away, and we'll be back very soon...
(And if you love what you hear, you can SUBSCRIBE here: https://shows.acast.com/write-me-dirty) Forbidden love, n ... Show More
30m 55s