Welcome to “In Front of Ira,” the podcast in which historians, friends, and lovers… of rom-coms Sabrina Mittermeier and Torsten Kathke discuss how the romantic comedy genre has evolved, what it can tell us about society, and whether this movie is worth watching. Find us @infrontofira on social media and drop us a line at infrontofirapod@gmail.com
44. Try on “27 Dresses” With Us
27 Dresses (2008) · Jan 30, 2026
43. Don’t Get “Knocked Up” This Way
Knocked Up (2007) · Jan 23, 2026
42. We’re No Wise Men, But “Fools Rush In”
Fools Rush In (1997) · Jan 16, 2026
41. Caught in “The Birdcage”
The Birdcage (1996) · Jan 9, 2026
40. Don’t Worry, We’re “Keeping the Faith”
Keeping the Faith (2000) · Jan 2, 2026
39. You’ve Found This Episode, What “Serendipity”!
Serendipity (2001) · Dec 26, 2025
38. We Go “Round and Round” for Hanukkah
Round and Round (2023) · Dec 19, 2025
37. What If “The F-Word” Was Also Called “What If”?
What If (2013) · May 2, 2025
36. “Never Been Kissed” by the Teacher (Thank God)
Never Been Kissed (1999) · Apr 25, 2025
35. “The Proposal”: Escapism Is a US–Canadian Love Story
The Proposal (2009) · Apr 18, 2025
33. Steal a Boat and Go to “Fire Island”
Fire Island (2022) · Apr 4, 2025
32. No But Really, “Say Anything”
Say Anything... (1989) · Mar 28, 2025
31. Wedding is a Greek Word! Let’s Go to “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) · Mar 21, 2025
30. Dear “Bridget Jones’s Diary”
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) · Feb 14, 2025
29. Bro! We’re Talking About “Bros,” Bro!
Bros (2022) · Jan 10, 2025
28. We Have an Invite to “My Best Friend’s Wedding”
My Best Friend (2006) · Jan 3, 2025
27. Want to Meet at “Rye Lane”?
Rye Lane (2023) · Dec 27, 2024
26. Bite into the Snowman Cookie, “Hot Frosty”!
Hot Frosty (2024) · Dec 20, 2024
25. We’re Going on “The Holiday”
The Holiday (2006) · Dec 13, 2024
22. Chemistry With “Anyone But You”
Anyone But You (2023) · Aug 9, 2024
21. We Find “10 Things I Hate About You” and None Are This Movie
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) · Aug 2, 2024
20. We Figure Out “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) · Jul 26, 2024
19. Vespa, Vespa! Take a “Roman Holiday” With Us
Roman Holiday (1953) · Jul 19, 2024
18. Let’s See “What Happens Later”
What Happens Later (2023) · Jul 12, 2024
17. Not Watching “Pretty Woman” Would Be a Big Mistake. Huge
Pretty Woman (1990) · Jul 5, 2024
16. Color Us “Red, White & Royal Blue”
Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) · Jun 28, 2024
15. We Have Ideas About “The Idea of You”
The Idea of You (2024) · Jun 21, 2024
14. True Story, We’re Doing “The Big Sick”
The Big Sick (2017) · Apr 5, 2024
13. You’re on Air, “Sleepless in Seattle”
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) · Mar 22, 2024
11. Imagine Watching “Imagine Me and You” With Us
Imagine Me & You (2006) · Mar 8, 2024
10. Let’s Go to “Four Weddings and a Funeral”
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) · Mar 1, 2024
09. Is It Already “Valentine’s Day”?
Valentine's Day (2010) · Feb 14, 2024
08. A Hallmark “Heidelberg Holiday”
A Heidelberg Holiday (2023) · Dec 15, 2023
07. “Love Actually” Is All Around
Love Actually (2003) · Dec 8, 2023
05. Go Back to Your “Sweet Home Alabama,” Reese!
Sweet Home Alabama (2002) · Nov 24, 2023
04. Poor David Lindhagen Is a Victim of “Crazy, Stupid, Love”
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) · Nov 17, 2023
02. When You Say Nothing at All, You Can Still Talk About “Notting Hill”
Notting Hill (1999) · Nov 3, 2023
01. “When Harry Met Sally” Is a Modern Classic
When Harry Met Sally... (1989) · Oct 27, 2023