You Had Me At Hello with Vicki Notaro

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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dirty Dancing with Padraig Wilson McCarthy

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04-09
40:24

Maid in Manhattan with Pamela Joyce

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.

04-02
34:34

One Fine Day with Cathy Kelly

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.

03-27
40:23

My Best Friend's Wedding with Anna Geary

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.

03-20
37:39

Sliding Doors with Holly Carpenter

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.

03-13
38:27

The Notebook with Doireann Garrihy

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.

03-06
39:43

What a Girl Wants with Katja Mia

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.

02-27
36:39

You’ve Got Mail with Karen Constantine

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.

02-20
54:04

The Proposal with Vicki’s Husband!

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.

02-12
45:13

Bridget Jones’ Diary with Davina Devine

Vicki’s back for season two, getting us all in the mood for Valentines Day, and in this episode she talks huge knickers, pillow weeping, naughty public schoolboys and extremely un-PC jokes with Dublin’s glitziest drag queen, the stunner Davina Devine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-06
34:45

A Christmas Bonanza with James Patrice!

For the season finale, we are spoiling you with TWO festive romcoms! Join Vicki and the glitzy glam James Patrice as they discuss two very different but equally romantic movies - While You Were Sleeping and The Holiday. Warning - you will feel warm and fuzzy after listening. CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-12
01:10:06

Serendipity with Georgie Crawford

It’s officially Christmas on the pod, as Georgie Crawford joins Vicki to chat Serendipity - a romcom that perfectly aligns with The Good Glow podcaster’s own way of living. So whether or not you believe in fate, settle in and get festive with this lovely listen. CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-05
43:47

27 Dresses with Richy Craven

Irish author Richy is a Rom com lover and a straight man, despite having an enormous crush on the star of 27 Dresses, James Marsden. Listen in to hear him and Vicki discuss wedding drama, which character deserves the electric chair and the downfall of one Katherine Heigl.CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-28
46:31

Miss Congeniality with PJ Kirby

I’m Grand Mam’s PJ joins Vicki to talk about the film that’s as much about falling in love with yourself as it is about falling in love with a big ride. Exploding tiaras, a pathological fear of carbohydrates and a glamming mission impossible all feature in this week’s hilarious dissection of Mis Congeniality!CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-21
42:27

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days with Laura Fox

A rom com that’s as much about style as it is about romance, join Vicki as she chats to RTE’s Laura Fox about *that* iconic yellow dress, the things men and women to do that give each other the ick, and why magazines are such a perfect setting for movie love.CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-14
42:25

Notting Hill with Fionnuala Jay

It’s got Julia, it’s got Hugh, it’s got quaint 90s London… it is of course Notting Hill, one of the greatest British rom coms ever made. Join Vicki and Fionnuala to dissect just what it is that makes a Hollywood superstar fall for a foppish bookstore owner, and the power of an amazing movie montage. CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-07
42:00

Jerry Maguire with Paul Howard

As the creator of Ross O’Carroll Kelly, Paul Howard knows what it takes to spin a yarn. This week, the author discusses the very film that inspired the title of this podcast - the eminently quotable Jerry Maguire. Listen as Paul and Vicki debate story arcs, the sheer star power of Tom Cruise and whether Dorothy and Jerry could really make it as a couple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
46:26

10 Things I Hate About You with Jenny Claffey

Podcaster Jenny Claffey usually likes her entertainment on the darker side, but this teen Shakespeare adaptation stole her heart at a young age. Listen in as she and Vicki chat grunge, fighting the patriarchy with poetry and taming a very reluctant shrew. Oh, and Heath Ledger being a ride, obvs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-23
41:26

Titanic with James Kavanagh

The hilarious James Kavanagh joins Vicki to talk about the tragic romance that shaped both their sexual awakenings as pre-pubescent Leonardo DiCaprio lovers. From fringe flicking to drawing Rose like one of his French girls, find out how Jack Dawson’s watery end inspired our host and guest’s aesthetic sensibilities and romantic futures. Shownotes:The front of the ship is called the bow, lol. The hull is the bottom. James Horner died in a plane crash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
45:08

Pretty Woman with Katriona O’Sullivan

Welcome to You Had Me At Hello - the show where fabulous people talk to host and best-selling author Vicki Notaro about their favourite romantic comedy and how it’s shaped their own life and loves. On this episode we hear from author of multi-award winning memoir, 'Poor', Dr Katriona O'Sullivan about the timeless classic Pretty Woman. From knowing every word to the character that steals the show and the sex scenes that get them revved up, listen in as Vicki and Katriona go deep on one of the most iconic romantic films ever committed to celluloid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-09
37:21

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