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You Had Me At Hello with Vicki Notaro
You Had Me At Hello with Vicki Notaro
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Hi, I'm Vicki Notaro and I'm here to interview some of my favourite people about one of my favourite topics in the whole wide world – romantic comedies. And actually, not just comedies – tragedies, bonkbusters, tearjerkers, weepies and teen movies; because the whole spectrum of life is alive in romantic movies - and every story is a love story, really.
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Merry Christmas, lovers! Settle in for some festive madness as the glitzy, glam James and I attempt to dissect ten interlocking storylines but keep getting distracted by plot holes and sexy people. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our first of two Christmas specials, I chat the love-it-or-hate-it festive Rom com classic with FM104’s resident curry expert, the fabulous Crossy. We talk strange family dynamics, meeting your heroes and missing the kate,Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barbra Streisand and Miriam O’Callaghan - what a combination! I’m joined by the Queen of Irish current affairs to chat about fate, romance and being the person a world leader chose to publicly come out to - and why. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finally, we get to discuss Reese Witherspoon, in a career-defining role as the sorority sister turned legal hotshot. Social media superstar Kayleigh joins me to chat terrible flirting, learning to love yourself and following a man cross country to Harvard Law School - what, like it’s hard?!Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we revisit a boy meets girl story that’s more com than rom - and perhaps not even very good when rewatched through a 2025 lens. Still, my wonderful guest very much made up for her movie choice with her trademark wit, empathy and honesty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I’m joined by broadcaster Carl Mullan who tells us his own beautiful friends to lovers story with wife Aisling through the lens of When Harry Met Sally - my own favourite romcom ofall time, and widely regarded to be the best ever made.Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp CareMidroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish broadcasting legend Kathryn Thomas joins me to chat It’s Complicated — Meryl Streep’s most chaotic, post-divorce romcom — and why it hits differently in midlife. We talk bad boys of the past, good men of the present, and how Kathryn travelled the world on RTÉ’s dime in her twenties.Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care.Midroll advert by ODEON Cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Halloween, witches and warlocks! My first return guest Jenny Claffey is back to discuss the sexy camp mania that is the first Twilight movie - Edward’s cheekbones, Bella’s lip-biting and Jacob’s wig, as well as the Mormon influence on vampire lore, and my own tales of working at KISS Magazine at the height of Twi-hard Mania!Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s spooky season, so of course we’re talking spooky rom-coms until Halloween arrives! 👻💞This week we’re diving into a stone-cold classic starring romantic queens Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Muireann and I completely fangirl over sexy 90s witches, diabolical love interests, and quite possibly the most fabulous house ever to appear on film.Light a candle, pour a potion (or a glass of wine), and join us for a little Practical Magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re back for Season Three, and I’m kicking things off with a true literary rockstar – Cecelia Ahern, the author of PS I Love You and the brand new Paper Heart. I can’t lie, I fangirled just a little! Once I pulled myself together, the two of us dived straight into one of the most beloved and successful romcoms of all time: Nora Ephron’s Sleepless in Seattle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hi, I’m Vicki Notaro – journalist, bestselling author, and lifelong rom-com obsessive – and I’m back with Season 3 of You Had Me At Hello!This season, I’m diving once again into the movies and TV shows that bring us joy, comfort and nostalgia – from the classics we’ve watched a hundred times, to the guilty pleasures we maybe shouldn’t love as much as we do. I’ll be joined by brilliant guests to argue, laugh, and celebrate all things film and pop culture, and to share their own ultimate comfort watches.So if you love a good meet-cute, a swoony soundtrack or even just a perfectly delivered one-liner, this is the podcast for you. Grab the popcorn, press play, and let’s fall in love with film all over again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the penultimate episode of season two, Vicki chats to Galway girl Pamela Joyce about Jlo’s greatest role, fancying cartoon lions and penises named Ralph - oh yeah, and Maid In Manhattan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week’s episode, Vicki chats to one of her writing heroes Cathy Kelly about One Fine Day - George Clooney’s sexiest era, Michelle Pfeiffer’s physical comedy and the classic screwball vibes to this adorable New York romcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, broadcaster and author Anna Geary joins Vicki to discuss a movie in which the main character is the villain, and Julia Roberts is your worst nightmare - your fella’s best friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vicki’s neighbour, bride to be and all round gas gal Holly Carpenter talks Sliding Doors - fateful moments, annoying men and Gwyneth’s 90s style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Broadcaster, podcaster, newlywed and all round beaut Doireann Garrihy mildly traumatises Vicki with her stunningly melodramatic pick - The Notebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week’s pod, a rare thing happens - gorgeous tv presenter Katja Mia picks a romcom Vicki had never seen before! Listen in as the two discuss What A Girl Wants, traditional Burundian engagement parties and being a daddy’s girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Vicki as she talks about her own personal favourite romcom with one of irelands’s loveliest content creators, Karen from Lovely Girly Bits! There’s dial-up internet, cat fishing and carrying pumpkins - it can only be You’ve Got Mail! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s Valentines Eve, and Vicki has finally convinced her husband Joe to come on the pod! They chat about their own proposal, cringey romantic moments, Ryan Reynolds’ lovely figure and fancying Sandra Bullock. Oh yeah, and they also talk about the film as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.














