Fact-checking Hollywood…one rom com at a time

Movies teach us about love and romance. Sometimes they get it right. Sometimes they get it wrong. We’ll use the science to sort it out.

“Finally, a cure for the madness: a podcast about romantic movies that applies science to nonsense and differentiates truth from myth. Every Hollywood romance should come with a warning to listen to these two psychologists…”

- Peter Sagal, host of Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!

“This podcast is a gift to everyone who loves rom coms (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t). It’s sophisticated, smart, hilarious, and best of all: evidence-based. I can’t wait for more episodes!”

- Dr. Katy Milkman, host of Choiceology

Selected media coverage:

Paul on Wrong Answers Only: Valentine’s Day edition

WGN Morning News: “Love Factually” podcast analyzes romantic films through a scientific lens.

The Sex and Psychology Podcast: Paul and Eli chat with Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Inc.com: A Pair of Psychologists Mined Rom-Coms for Relationship Lessons

New York Post: What Rom-coms Teach us about Real-Life Relationships

APS Observer: Exploring the Science of Co-creating Relationships

Kellogg Insight: What Romantic Comedies Can Teach Us about Communication

eDialogue: SPSP Members Examine Romantic Movies Through the Lens of Psychology in New Podcast

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UC Davis Magazine: Do Rom-Coms Depict Realistic Relationships?

The Daily Northwestern: Psychology Prof. Eli Finkel on Diving into the Science of Relationships