234 - Step Up

234 - Step Up

Author: Romancing the Pod - Paige Wesley, Todd Schlosser January 23, 2025 Duration: 1:31:30
"Channing's Dress is actually pants. AND IT HAS POCKETS!!!" This week’s hottest movie is... Step Up. This film has everything: rebellious street dancers, a prestigious arts school, and a romance hotter than a crowded dance studio. You’ve got dramatic training montages set to peak 2000s R&B, Channing Tatum looking PEAK heart throb, and some Dance Drama that can only be solved by the high school janitor. If you’re into high-energy routines, opposites-attract love stories, and the undeniable magic of tank-top brooding, this episode’s for you! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people discover our community. What did you think of our episode on Step Up? Tell us on Social media @RomancingThePodShow: on Facebook and Instagram Or RomancingPodSho on Twitter  Up Next: Dirty Dancing (1987) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paige Wesley and Todd Schlosser host Romancing the Pod, a weekly dive into the world of romantic cinema that’s far more than a simple review. The pair dissect a different romantic movie each episode, from beloved classics to questionable modern entries, with a blend of genuine appreciation and sharp-witted comedy. You’ll hear them analyze character choices, debate plot plausibility, and inevitably get sidetracked by the hilarious quirks and tropes that define the genre. Their chemistry feels like eavesdropping on two friends who love movies, love to argue about them, and, most importantly, love to laugh at their absurdities. This podcast offers a refreshing take for anyone who enjoys film discussion without pretension, where the critique is thoughtful but the tone is always light. Whether you’re a die-hard romantic or a skeptical viewer, Paige and Todd’s conversations find the heart and the humor in every story. They break down the good, the bad, and the genuinely funny moments, creating an engaging listen that feels both insightful and entertaining. Tune in for a natural and consistently amusing exploration of what makes these films tick, and which ones truly earn their happy ending.
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245 - Date Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:57
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244 - Lockout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:08
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243 - S1m0ne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:04
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242 - Always (With Eli Bosnick) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:27
"Holly Hunter convincingly portrays someone who wants to fuck a man six feet shorter than her" This week’s weirdest romance movie is... Always (With Special Guest Eli Bosnick). This film has everything... A ghost who spe…
241 - Why Did I Get Married Too? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:22
"Angela does a drive-by on her own bedroom." This week’s wildest movie is Why Did I Get Married Too? This film has everything: K-9-level detective work from a man who can smell infidelity, a trauma wheel that only Tyler…
240 - I Can Do Bad All by Myself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:17
"They know how to use a Blige." This weeks Hottest movie is.... I Can Do Bad All By Myself. This movie has everything. A man with an unsettling attachment to a VCR, A Madea and Dadea that may or may not be married, and P…
239 - Obsessed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:27
"Does this woman have unlimited trench coats?!?"
238 - Girls Trip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:32
"Jada Stinkett Piss" This week, the gang packs their bags, grabs a grapefruit (or two), and heads to Essence Fest as we cover Girls Trip! This movie has everything: Tiffany Haddish being an unhinged menace, Queen Latifah…
237 - Save The Last Dance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:13
"Her Juilliard auditions have a higher kill count than most Horror Virgin movies." This week’s hottest movie is Save the Last Dance—the film that made us all think we could master hip-hop in a single montage. This movie…
236 - Honey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:12
"You gotta watch out for that Q Williams, guys!" This film has everything: a street dancer, a sleazy music video director, and a soundtrack so 2003 it might come with a free Nokia ringtone. You’ve got breakdancing kids d…