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HEALL Yeah!
by H.E.A.LL Yeah!
We're Nana and Misan and we're seriously into romance. Like, SERIOUSLY.So join us every other week as we nerd out about romance literature, TV, movies, and other content and prove that there's more to the genre than meets the eye. Find us on IG @h.e.a.llyeahEmail us @[email protected] out our website https://www.heallyeah.com
Episodes
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Episode 2.27 - Indulging in Moonstruck
Join Nana and Misan this week as we discuss the messiness of love and Cher's Big Venus Energy in the schmalzy 1987 classic, Moonstruck*. *Stream Moonstruck on Pluto or Tuby. -- Nana's HEA: Bull Durham / sexy movies Misan's HEAs: This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan:...
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Episode 2.26 - Happily Ever After
We didn't have to "try" to love this week's film from 1998, Ever After*. Join us to fawn all over Drew Barrymore's excellent take on Cinderella and skewer the holiday rom-com industrial complex. Additionally, one of us has a general suspicion of identical twins (spoiler alert, it's Nana) while…
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Episode 2.25 - Who's The Man? She's The Man
Happy 2024, Rom Squad! We spent our last recording session of 2023 discussing She's the Man*, the 2006 comedy starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum. We also somehow manage to sneak in some commentary about late-stage capitalism. Check it out! *You can stream She's the Man on Netflix. ------...
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Episode 2.24 - The One Where We Wonder Why Fools Rush In
We took it back to 1997 for this one! This week, Misan and Nana are discussing Fools Rush In*, starring Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry. We also begin with a tangent about spam messages. It’s all happening! *You can rent or purchase Fools Rush In on all digital platforms. ------ Misan's HEAs…
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Episode 2.23 - Stealing Moments and Sliding Doors with Past Lives
We’re baaack and with a doozy of an episode! This week, Misan and Nana are discussing the 2023 film, Past Lives*. Join us as we mull over hair product, multiverses, love stories, and Misan's crush on Teo Yoo. We also promise to start recording more regularly and post at least one (1) piece of...
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Episode 2.22 - The Not-So-Perfect Find
We had some...thoughts...about this episode's pick, The Perfect Find*. Join Nana and Misan this week as we discuss this long(very long)-awaited ode to Black glamour and May-December romances. Was it successfully executed? Gotta listen to find out. Also, Gina Torres? WE STAN. *Stream The Perfect...
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Episode 2.21 - Prom Pacts Should Be Revocable
It was almost a mini ep, but we had a lot to say about other stuff ::shrug:: Join Nana and Misan this week as we discuss Prom Pact,* Disney's new homage to (or subversion of?) classic 80s teen movies. Also, waltz down memory lane with us as we wax nostalgic about DCOMs. Zenon, forever! *Stream…
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Episode 2.20 - Slay, Queen Charlotte (But Really, Lady D)
Sigh, the mini episode that never was. Nana and Misan have A LOT to say about Netflix's Queen Charlotte,* and we couldn't keep it down to a short review, but can we ever? This show packs everything--multiple time lines, lofty social experiments, mental health disorder, and the desires of mature...
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Episode 2.19 - Strolling Through South London with Rye Lane
Possible new addition to the rom com canon? Join Nana and Misan this week as we deep dive into Raine Allen Miller's much lauded debut -- Rye Lane*--and discuss whether it has the makings of a rom com classic, including that oh-so-ephemeral quality we call chemistry. Also, because we can't seem to...
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Episode 2.18 - Invading Your Inbox With You've Got Mail
Misan and Nana have a lot of thoughts about 1998 Nora (and Delia) Ephron rom-com, You've Got Mail. From musings on Meg Ryan's hair and Tom Hanks' charm to pondering if Frank might have been right about the internet and whether Nora was trying to tell us something subversive, we've got you…
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Episode 2.17 - A Love Letter to Love and Basketball
This week Misan and Nana are covering Gina Prince-Bythewood classic Love and Basketball, in what might be our longest episode yet. Join us as Misan details her multiple decades' long love for this film and Nana shows off her burgeoning sports knowledge. We also discuss how the Oscars refused to...
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Episode 2.16 - Boomerang: Aww or Nahh?
It's Black History Month, so we're going wayyyy back into the Black RomCom Canon and revisit Boomerang* to see if it still lives up to the hype. Resident skeptic, Misan, is a fairly strong nah, and Nana has more complicated feelings, so we've decided to invite our first guest for additional...
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Episode 2.15 - The Crackling Chemistry of One Fine Day
This week Nana and Misan swoon over the two foine leads of One Fine Day.* Join us as we also lament the state of the modern romcom movie (per usual), dissect the surprising sizzle of this single parent romcom, and lampoon Clooney's hardcore divorced dad energy in this movie. #JusticeforMelanie.…
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Episode 2.14 - Anatomy of A Holiday Movie
Have you been existing in the weird liminal space that is the week between Christmas and New Year's Day? If so, Misan and Nana have just the episode for you! This week we're dissecting two different holiday movies, A Christmas Prince and About Fate, and ruminating on our very different reactions…
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Episode 2.13 - The Infinite Warmth of Last Holiday
Speak up, live loud, and snowboard like you know what you're doing. Join Nana and Misan this week as discuss these and other lessons that we gleaned from Queen Latifah's surprisingly subversive 2006 classic, Last Holiday*. Come for the holiday romance and warm-hearted humanism, stay for Misan's...
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Episode 2.12 (Mini Episode) - Ticket To Paradise
We wish Julia Roberts and George Clooney had passed on this particular ticket to paradise. Oof. This week, Misan and Nana opine on all the reasons we didn't love Julia and George's latest big screen feature, Ticket To Paradise. We did love the beautiful views of Bali though! We also manage to…
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Episode 2.11 (Mini Episode) - Entergalactic
Ooh, it's a Black Love bop! Join Nana and Misan this week as we vibe on Entergalactic, debate the merits of dating apps, and marvel at Jessica Williams' Black Manic Pixie Dreamgirl Magic. Also this week we go full MCU and add a post-credits teaser ;) Stream Entergalactic on Netflix:...
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Episode 2.10 (Mini Episode) - Do Revenge
Guess who's back from our summer hiatus? And not a moment too soon! This week, Misan and Nana cover Do Revenge, a delightful send-up of 90s and 2000s teen movie tropes that still manages to make its own statement. Also this podcast is officially a Camila Mendes stan account. Stream "Do Revenge"…
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Episode 2.09 (Mini Episode) - Mr. Malcolm's List
We just can't seem to quit Regency-era romances! Join us this week as we review *Mr. Malcolm's List, discuss potential podcast nemeses, and root for the wrong couple. Also Nana almost pronounces Sope's name correctly. *Available to rent --- Nana's HEA:...
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Episode 2.08 (Mini Episode)- Persuasion
It's not your mom's Persuasion (and it might not be Jane Austen's either)! Like the rest of the rom-com loving internet this week, we watched the new Netflix adaptation. Check out our review where we manage to cover Misan's feelings about Love Island UK, how hot Henry Golding is, and what lines…
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Episode 2.07 (Mini Episode) - Fire Island
Ring the alarm! It's a Fire...Island. Teehee. Join Nana and Misan this week where we somehow keep it brief, but dig deep, in our discussion of Fire Island*--the summer romcom we hadn't known we needed. PS: We continue to stan the Divine Miss Austen. *Available on Hulu --- Check out our website:...
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Episode 2.06 - The Obvious Choice: The Obvious Child
Join Nana and Misan as we discuss our on-the-nose choice for this episode: The Obvious Child*. This week we rant about bad standup, gush over nice-guy Jake Lacy, and process our country's ongoing theocracy-chic makeover montage. Also, Gone with the Wind catches a stray. #sorrynotsorry. *Available...
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Episode 2.05 - When Sleeping With Other People Goes Right
Back at it again with our indie rom-com fascination, we're talking about Sleeping With Other People (the 2015 film starring Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis and written by Leslye Headland*) this week. We also might have maxed out on the number of tangents ever covered in a podcast episode…
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Episode 2.04 - Four Weddings and a Funeral: The Little Movie That Could
We just can't quit wedding romcoms. Join Nana and Misan this week as we discuss Four Weddings and a Funeral,* thunderbolts, and body counts. We also go on a very long tangent about a very British scandal. Where are the Polaroids? *Watch Four Weddings and a Funeral on HBO Max. --- Nana's HEA: "You...
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Episode 2.03 - The Cutting Edge Hits Its Marks
This week, Misan and Nana cover two 90's obsessions: figure skating and Julia Roberts. They also inexplicably end up talking about Bridgerton again. Listen as they discuss how The Cutting Edge* gives you exactly what you need in a sports rom-com with montages and toe picks along the way. *Watch…
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Episode 2.02 - Love + Hip-Hop with a Spoonful of Brown Sugar
This our first Black Rom Com Canon movie, and it's oh so sweet! This week Misan and Nana discuss Brown Sugar* and explore our complicated relationship with hip-hop, make a plea for our Black Cards, and call for justice for materialistic, bougie Black lawyer ladies (as totally disinterested…
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Episode 2.01 - Plus One and Other Things
It's the moment you've been waiting for. That's right, Season Two! We're back. For real, this time. In the season opener, Misan and Nana marvel at kids resembling their parents (looking at you, Jack Quaid), dissect wedding culture, and query what it means to find "The One" courtesy of indie...
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Bonus - A Gender-Neutral Galentine's Day Drop!
It's a surprise drop, and it's jam-packed, y'all! Join Nana and Misan this week as we take on the greeting card-industrial complex, review a couple of recent romcoms*, and, for some reason, give our Super Bowl predictions (spoiler alert: we were wrong). Also, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin are getting...
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Episode 1.19 - Black Love Life
It's the last episode of our first season! Can you believe it? We sure can't. In the season finale, Misan and Nana discuss "Black Love", if they're rooting for Marcus and Mia, and how much they saw themselves reflected in the series. We'll be baaackkkk!! Stream Love Life on HBO Max:...
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Bonus Episode - It's the End of the Year As We Know It
Wow, 2021 has been quite the wild ride, but one bright spot was creating this podcast and assembling the Rom Squad! Join Nana and Misan as we reminisce, respond to Rom Squad comments, and manifest, manifest, manifest! Literally an eleventh hour post, but we made it! Until next year! xoxo…
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Episode 1.18 (Double Edition) - Falling Into Crash Landing On You, Part 2
In Part 2, Misan and Nana vibe with the series soundtrack, give a mini history lesson and celebrate the gloriousness that is Crash Landing On You. Can you tell that we really liked it? Stream Crash Landing on You on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81159258 ---- Nana's HEA: Hallmark and...
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Episode 1.18 (Double Edition) - Falling Into Crash Landing on You, Part 1
Misan and Nana have fallen into an obsession with Crash Landing on You and we don't want to get up! We loved it so much that we've got a two parter for you this week. Listen to Part 1 as Nana critiques Misan's line reading, Misan confesses she can't do it like the City Girls and Nana (and Misan)...
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Episode 1.17 - Just Another West Side Story
We're doin' (another) musical, y'all! In advance of the upcoming remake, we've decided to pay homage to the OG West Side Story. Join Nana and Misan this week as we gush over Jerry's choreography (yes, we're on nickname basis), work through rumble logistics, and rage against shoe polish makeup....
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Episode 1.16 - The WTFness of The Parent Trap
Double the Lindsay Lohans, double the fun! This week, Misan and Nana react to the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap*. Come for Nana's fan girling over the 1961 version, stay for Misan's rant about the general insanity of the movie's premise. *Stream both versions of The Parent Trap on DisneyPlus.…
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Episode 1.15 - Bending the Rules with Bend it Like Beckham
It's our first sports movie, y'all, and it even includes a nod to the offside rule! Join Nana and Misan this week as we discuss early 2000s gem, Bend it Like Beckham*, a movie that taught us that yes, in fact, women CAN play sports and intro'd the world to Jonathan Rhys Myers' shoulder shimmy....
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Episode 1.14 - Something New: Let Go, Let Flow
Sanaa Lathan gets her swirl on and learns to relax, relate, release! Misan and Nana discuss Something New* and relive the glorious year that was 2006. (Note: from 50:22-50:47, the report to which Misan and Nana are referring is the Moynihan Report...
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Episode 1.13 - Starstruck: Not Your X-er's Notting Hill
What would you get if you had Notting Hill with more brown people, less home ownership, and a dash of Rose Matafeo's hilarious, irresistible charm? The best romcom of the 21st century! Join us this week as we fangirl over Starstruck and discuss how it proves to be so much more than a Notting Hill...
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Episode 1.12 - Resorting To Love
This week, we journey to Mauritius with Christina Milian, Alicia Keys song renditions and our new actor crush, Sinqua Walls in Netflix’s latest algorithmic rom-com, Resort To Love. Watch Resort To Love here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81076586 ----- Nana's HEA:...
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Episode 1.11 - Hell Hath No Fury Like Devi Vishwakumar
Periodt. Calling all Never Have I Ever fans! Join Nana and Misan as we discuss our favorite (but always frustrating) rage-filled teenage protagonist, stan her sick burns, and finally settle for once and for all: #TeamBen or #TeamPaxton? Also, break out your Carolina blue jersey dresses and…
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Episode 1.10 - Pining, Chlamydia and Friendship, Oh My!
No, Misan and Nana aren't covering STIs this week. Well, mostly not. We're chatting about Lovesick, one of the best rom-coms (perhaps actually the best rom-com) of the 2010s. Join us and let us know what you think! Check out Lovesick on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80041601 Misan's HEA:...
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Bonus Episode - Shipper's Delight
Did you miss us? We're back with a doozy of an episode! This week, H.E.A.LL Yeah! goes international with one of us (*cough*, Nana) in Ghana while the other remains stateside. Spoilers abound as we gush over our favorite TV couples. Couples covered in this episode: Fox Mulder/Dr. Dana Scully…
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Episode 1.09 - Cheerocracy Now!
What do we want? A cheerocracy! When we do want it? Now! In this episode, Misan relays her aborted high school cheerleader dreams and Nana thinks a cheerocracy just might be the answer to the world's problems. This week, we're discussing the cheerleader film to end all cheerleader films, Bring It...
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Episode 1.08 - Just Two Girls In Love With Notting Hill
Damn, Gina. Don't come for Notting Hill*! Join us this week as we prove to Nana's cousin Gina that you can never go wrong with a Julia Roberts smile and a befuddled Hugh Grant. And maybe settle, once and for all, the age old question: Do Brits do it better? *Today's title can be found on Netflix...
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Episode 1.07 - Captain von Trapp's Riding Crop
Is Christopher Plummer too sexy for this G-rated musical? Join us this week as we explore this and other important questions about the ever iconic Sound of Music! Also, shout out to the Baroness' lewks and Julie Andrews' range. It's our first musical, y'all! Eeee! ------ NYT article discussed in...
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Episode 1.06 - We Found Love on Lovers Rock
Misan and Nana are so tired, tired of all this trauma. Join us this week as we go out in search of Black love and joy in Steven McQueen's Small Axe: Lovers Rock. Spoiler alert: we find it. Also this week: one of us makes an (x)confession. Teehee. ---- Trigger warning: 57:07 to 60:00 (references…
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Episode 1.05 (Double Edition) - The Whelming of the Shrew, Part 2
In Part 2 of this week’s special double edition, Drake catches a stray and one of us is ready for a duel. Join us as we discuss Skechers, Prada backpacks and all things 10 Things I Hate About You! ----- For more Rebekah Weatherspoon, the author of Nana's HEA: https://rebekahweatherspoon.com For...
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Episode 1.05 (Double Edition) - The Whelming of the Shrew, Part 1
In Part 1 of this week’s special double edition, one of us congratulates Elizabeth Taylor on her face and the other makes a confession. Join us as we discuss The Taming of the Shrew and why we think “difficult” women get a bad rap.
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Episode 1.04 (Magna Edition) - The OG Janesis: Pride and Prejudice
This is the big one! We're coming, Elizabeth! This week we spend a whole lot of time discussing Pride and Prejudice--the mother of all romcoms--and the countless adaptations it has spawned. This is a long episode, so feel free to listen in multiple sittings. Put your kettle on the stove, grab…
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Episode 1.03 - Drive Me Crazy: The Art of the Scam
Melissa Joan Hart does her best to evoke Otto von Bismarck in Gap khaki slims. Does she succeed? Join us this week as we explore this and other questions in Rob Thomas' critique of social hierarchies: Drive Me Crazy. *Correction: Misan's HEA is entitled, The Accidental Wedding, not Bride by...
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Episode 1.02 - Deep Diving into To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
The one where we gush over the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before universe and discover what happens after the HEA. One of us has a girl crush on Lana Condor, listen and find out who!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're Nana and Misan and we're seriously into romance. Like, SERIOUSLY.So join us every other week as we nerd out about romance literature, TV, movies, and other content and prove that there's more to the genre than meets the eye. Find us on IG @h.e.a.llyeahEmail us @[email protected] out our website https://www.heallyeah.com
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We're Nana and Misan and we're seriously into romance. Like, SERIOUSLY.So join us every other week as we nerd out about romance literature, TV, movies, and other content and prove that there's more to the genre than meets the eye. Find us on IG @h.e.a.llyeahEmail us...
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