Episodes 65
Avg. Duration 50m
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Apple Rating 4.9 (116)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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We're just two professors standing in front of a rom-com, asking it to be the subject of our podcast. Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel explain what your favorite romantic films get right -- and wrong -- about the science of romance. Because it's time for scientists to take Ryan Gosling as seriously as you do.

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Recent Episodes

Call Me By Your Name (2017)

Jun 01, 2026 53m

Why do our first sexual experiences tend to be complicated? When is relationship initiation a slow and careful process? Do love and desire change as we age? Paul and Eli herald the arrival of summer…

Casablanca (1942) with Laurie Santos

May 18, 2026 58m

When are people inspired to make life-altering sacrifices? How can romantic partners bring out the best in each other? Why is choosing between two partners overwhelming? To answer these questions,…

Before Midnight (2013)

May 04, 2026 55m

How do fights get out of hand? What does intractable conflict look like? Why are truth and harmony sometimes at odds? Alarmed and distressed, Paul and Eli spend one last day with Jesse and Céline in…

Mailbag: Matchmaking, Mate Value, and Marital Pessimism

Apr 27, 2026 38m

Paul and Eli dip into the mailbag once more to answer your questions! Is it possible to build an effective matchmaking algorithm? Why might 12th grade girls have soured on marriage since the 90s? Did…

The Devil Wears Prada (2006) with Paige Harden

Apr 20, 2026 55m

How do relationships adapt when one partner changes? Are women penalized for being demanding leaders? When are we at risk for losing our moral compass? Paige Harden joins Paul and Eli as they upgrade…

Bonus Episode: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) with the Multiamory Podcast

Apr 13, 2026 1h 26m

What is the most common type of nonmonogamous relationship? Do women face a choice between passionate men and dull men? Does "The Coolidge Effect" apply to humans? In this special crossover episode…

The Wedding Singer (1998) with Vanessa Bohns

Apr 06, 2026 56m

What do people do when they get cold feet? How do people handle the emotional carnage of breakup? Who's more eager to get married: men or women? Paul and Eli invite social psychologist Vanessa Bohns…

Ex Machina (2015)

Mar 23, 2026 55m

Is trusting others dangerous? How do we decide who warrants our moral concern? When do we feel drawn to others who need our help? Paul and Eli sign nondisclosure agreements before immersing…

People We Meet on Vacation (2026)

Mar 09, 2026 55m

Why do people with opposite personalities often get along? How do vacations affect us? Is it problematic to sacrifice for our partner? Paul and Eli debate the ethics of road-trip burritos and…

Fatal Attraction (1987) with Paige Harden

Feb 23, 2026 1h 1m

When do we want to see people punished? How do people feel about their own wrongdoing? What does stalking actually look like? In pursuit of answers, Paul and Eli invite clinical psychologist and…

Romeo + Juliet (1996) with Donovan Sherman

Feb 09, 2026 55m

Should we wear rose-colored glasses? What happens when we feel like we're being pressured to marry someone? Why are words sometimes not enough? Paul and Eli—joined by Shakespearian scholar Donovan…

Love & Basketball (2000)

Jan 26, 2026 52m

Why is it important to understand a loved-one's identity? Which sorts of people are likely to hold grudges? Is having a "jacked-up" attitude worse if you're a woman? Paul and Eli contemplate Love…

Deep Dive: Evolutionary Mythbusting

Jan 19, 2026 50m

Eli and Paul dial up the controversy as they discuss Paul's upcoming book, Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection. They pick apart two central concepts in evolutionary…

A Star Is Born (2018)

Jan 12, 2026 45m

Why is it so important to feel needed? Do men struggle when their partner outshines them? How can personal growth destabilize a relationship? Paul and Eli dive off the deep end into the rich and…

My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

Dec 29, 2025 52m

What happens when a narcissist decides she wants something? Why is it complicated when your best friend is also your ex? Why is it so important to keep alternatives at bay? Paul and Eli revisit Julia…

The Holiday (2006)

Dec 15, 2025 54m

Can a change of scenery help people find a partner? What is the nature of unrequited love? How do people react to sexual overtures from strangers? Paul and Eli savor impeccable kitchens and exquisite…

Deep Dive: The Compatibility Puzzle

Dec 08, 2025 32m Bonus

In this special episode, Eli interviews Paul about his upcoming book, Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection. Part 1 of this series is devoted to complexities of romantic…

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Dec 01, 2025 54m

Does giving to others makes us happy? Why is expressing vulnerability so powerful? How can we feel grateful for what we already have? In collaboration with the Pods Fight Poverty campaign, Paul and…

Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

Nov 24, 2025 50m

How do friend networks facilitate relationship formation? What happens to those networks when people fall in love? Are wedding guests just looking to hook up? Paul and Eli find answers lurking at…

Bonus Episode: Beaches (1988) with Nina Badzin and Rebekah Jacobs

Nov 17, 2025 49m Bonus

Do opposites attract? When is intimacy scary? Can offering forgiveness inadvertently escalate conflict? In this special crossover episode of the Dear Nina: Conversations about Friends podcast, Paul…

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