Vol. 50 50 First Dates

Hosts Yasmin Rolfe and Mike Salisbury operate on a simple premise for their show ROMANCE IS DEAD: romantic comedies are a genre worthy of deep, thoughtful, and often hilarious scrutiny. Each episode focuses on a single film, weaving between iconic classics like *Sleepless in Seattle* and more modern entries such as *Sleeping with Other People*. The conversation is less a simple review and more a forensic examination of tropes, character motivations, and the cultural fingerprints left by these stories. Yasmin and Mike bring distinct perspectives to the table, debating what works, what absolutely doesn't, and why these films resonate (or fail to) decades later. Their analysis is both intellectual and deeply personal, as they often find their own views on love, friendship, and societal expectations reflected in the movies they dissect. This isn't just background noise; it's a committed dialogue for anyone who has ever argued about a meet-cute or a grand gesture. The podcast reveals how these deceptively simple films actually hold a complex mirror to our own lives and relationships. New episodes arrive every Sunday, offering a structured yet spontaneous deep dive into the art and artifice of the rom-com.