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This week we’re searching for clues and unpacking the spooky special union between Daphne & Fred, from the Scooby-Doo live action films. Join Zama as we discuss this couple’s onscreen evolution, ask how they push each other through the insecurities, and how their love persists in the background of the mysterious. We’re including the whole Mystery Inc in our Who’s Your Fave battle. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates. Happy Halloween, Lovers!

This week we’re taking it one day at a time with Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, from Netflix’s One Day. Join Zama as we unpack the intricacies behind this kind of friends to lovers trope, why Dex can be so frustrating, how Emma gets trapped by the idea of settling, and how we can honour those we’ve lost. The discussion continue in this week’s morbid Who’s Your Fave battle. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates.

This week we’re moving into the loft and talking about Jess Day and Nick Miller, from the sitcom hit New Girl. Join Zama as we tap into the benefits of trying again, building off the foundation of friendship, and how these two real lovers found their way back to each other. Stay for our battle as we pit two couples struggling through life. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates.

This week we’re turning into the Amanda Show and celebrating a real romcom prodigy, Miss Amanda Bynes. Join Zama as we unpack why Bynes is such a star, go through the movies that cemented her place amongst the legends of the genre, and why we should accept her retirement. CW/TW: pedophilia and assault. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for more content and pod updates.

This week we're exploring the complexities of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, from Me Before You. We're joined by a friend of the podcast and big sister, Nasiphi (@ SipzandThingz) to help sort through it. Find out how appropriate casting affects how people are represented, why their relationship wasn't very healthy, and why love doesn't always have to be the answer. We take the book adaptations theme further in this week's who's your fave. CW: there are mentions of suicide. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and your thoughts on this movie.

This week we’re taking a husband and breaking down Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, from the sensational Bridgerton series. Join Zama asking the big questions like why Pen wasn’t the only person trying to rebrand, why Colin had to humble himself, and how forgiveness was the theme of this relationship. We take this further with all the secrets in our period drama themed battle. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and more. We have a LinkTree for all our social media accounts & new YouTube channel.

This week we’re making history and talking about Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry, from Red, White & Royal Blue. Join Zama as we see how these two are more similar than they think, why Henry feels trapped by societal expectations, how this reshapes Alex’s thinking, and what their relationship means for their roles. We take it a step further in this week’s battle where we go scandal for scandal. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and more. We have a LinkTree for all our social media accounts & new YouTube channel.

This week we're taking down baddies and looking at the superhero lovebirds, Kory Anders and Dick Grayson from Titans. Better known as Starfire and Nightwing. Join Zama as she giggles about her crushes, dives into why Dick had a lot to prove, how Kory was dealing with her Hamlet-esque dilemma, and why their pairing is mutually beneficial. We take this DC themed chat into the week's battle. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast. South African Lovers, don't forget to register to vote.

This week we're having a #rebrand and talking about Mbali Hadebe and Sivuyile Levin, from Netflix's Miseducation. Join Zama as she explains why this couple is premature, how Sivu's metamorphosis dismantled his relationship, what's hindering Mbali from growing, and how they can move forward for the better with a second season. We turn this week's battle back onto campus to pick our secondary faves. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast.

This week we're facing our spooky selves and looking at Adelaide and Gabe Wilson as they face off against Red and Abraham in Jordan Peele's Us. Join Zama as she explains why Addie had to cling to her presentation, why Gabe is so shocked by Abraham, and how their marriage is a lesson to others. Zama chimes in on the latest about the SAG strike and emphasises that this podcast will always stand by Palestine. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast. Happy Halloween, Lovers.

StarringCupid studios brings you a whole new segment with Break It Off: a special where we criticise ships that should have never seen the light of day. Join Zama as she examines the outdated cishetero marriage model of the Johnsons, the toxic cycle of Kelly & Ryan, the half-hearted arc of Black Widow & Hulk, and the romantic mishaps of Gregory Eddie. Zama also lends her voice to the ongoing WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes in America and how they will rewrite the future of movies & TV. Huge thanks to the Lovers for sticking around the past 3 years. Here's to many more. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast.

This week we're not going over the wall and talking about Charlotte and George, from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Join an emotional Zama as she breaks down their strong foundation, why Charlotte's empathy is more impactful than love, and how George has captured the hearts of the fanbase. We're going full medieval romcom with this week's battle. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content.

This week we're in the madness of matchmaking and talking about Harper Moore and Charlie Young, from Netflix's Set It Up. Join Zama as she gushes about sunshine x grumpy grinch pairings, why Charlie had a little growing up to do, how Harper needed to fall out of love with her boss, and why we love despite. This week's battle takes it to the romantic streets of New York cit-tay with a modern and classic throw down. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content.

This week we're feeling alright, alright, alright and honouring our first romcom king for the Spotlight Series, Matthew McConaughey. Join Zama as she flips through his romantic hits and breaks down what it takes to be a romcom king, how his charming ways have been the foundation for these roles, why audiences (Zama specifically) will never tire of watching him, and how much he commits to the genre. We also dig deeper into the romcom royal family and note the potential princes we'd love to see on our screens. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content.

This week we're talking about sex and discussing the turbulent union between Leighton Murray and Alicia, from HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls. Join Zama as she unpacks why Leighton is a standard Regina George, how this queer enemies to lovers brings me great joy, and why Alicia is allowed to make this tough decision. We keep the college theme going with this week's battle (excuse these choices). Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content.