The Romcom Formula

09. Power, Pettiness, or Passion: A Choice (Season 1 Finale)

In the season finale of The Romcom Formula, Claire and Tony face their biggest challenge yet: how to make love work when they’re miles apart. After months of long-distance emails and missed connections, Tony’s long-awaited trip to New York brings the truth to light — and it’s not the fairy-tale ending Claire imagined. As Tony reveals his plans to stay in Nashville permanently, Claire must decide what matters most: power, pettiness, or passion. With help (and tough love) from her meddling sister Shannon, she begins to accept that not every romance follows the formula — but that doesn’t mean the story’s over. From breakup voodoo curses and volcanic cocktails to confessions in the rain, this finale delivers the signature Romcom Formula mix of heart, humor, and hope. Because even when the tropes don’t go as planned, real love has a way of rewriting the script. CREDITS: www.RomcomFormula.com [http://www.RomcomFormula.com] Creator and Director: Susan Cooper. Co-Producers: Susan Cooper and Micah Caldwell. Writers: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Razi Shadmehry, and Sahithi Solipuram. Cast: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Matt Fogarty, Francisco Almenara, Cadden McArthur, Matilda Cooper, Oliver Clearfield, Tim Morgan, Billy Jo Konze, Rob Everett III, and Diana Jurand. Editor: Doug Lehmann. Post Production: Rosebank Picture & Sound. Keywords: romantic comedy podcast, audio romcom, season finale, long-distance relationship, heartbreak, sisterhood, second chances, modern romance, rainy confessions, romcom tropes, audio fiction, tiki bars

08. Bring the Heat But Hold the Jalapeños

Just when things were heating up between Claire and Tony, life cranks up the drama. Their New York whirlwind comes to a screeching halt when Tony’s daughter, Dominique, is injured in an accident. He rushes to Nashville—and Claire soon follows, armed with groceries, empathy, and questionable jalapeño-handling skills. Between doctor updates, spicy taco mishaps, and big career decisions, Claire and Tony face their first real test as a couple. When Claire drops the bomb that she’s accepted a new job in New York, they decide to keep their spark alive—no matter the miles between them. Meanwhile, Shannon and Brian get all the messy, hilarious details—including Claire’s accidental spicy mishap. By the end of the episode, Claire’s starting her new job, Tony’s staying close to Dominique, and Shannon’s wondering if even the best romcom formulas can handle a long-distance relationship. www.RomcomFormula.com [http://www.RomcomFormula.com] CREDITS: Creator and Director: Susan Cooper. Co-Producers: Susan Cooper and Micah Caldwell. Writers: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Razi Shadmehry, and Sahithi Solipuram. Cast: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Matt Fogarty, Francisco Almenara, Marie Burke, and Diana Jurand. Editor: Doug Lehmann. Post Production: Rosebank Picture & Sound. Keywords: romantic comedy podcast, romcom audio drama, long-distance romance, family comedy, meddling sister, audiobook narrator, cooking mishap, romance tropes, love story, Nashville, cooking gone wrong.

07. The "D" Stands for Dating

Shannon can hardly contain herself when she discovers that Claire and Tony are both in New York at the same time. Surely, it’s fate… or maybe just excellent plotting. While Claire insists she’s only there for a job interview, Shannon and Brian turn their kitchen into a romcom command center, launching a full-on “Cyrano de Bergerac” texting operation to secretly feed Tony romantic suggestions. Meanwhile, Claire and Tony take on the city: ice cream at Serendipity, people-watching in Central Park, and a fateful detour to—wait for it—the Museum of Sex. Between novelty desserts and not-so-subtle flirting, the chemistry is undeniable. By the end of the night, they haven’t labeled it—but the air between them is basically humming with possibility. CREDITS: Creator and Director: Susan Cooper Co-Producers: Susan Cooper and Micah Caldwell Writers: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Razi Shadmehry, and Sahithi Solipuram Cast: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Matt Fogarty, Francisco Almenara, Maci Roberts, Jill D. Perry, and Diana Jurand Editor: Doug Lehmann Post Production: Rosebank Picture & Sound www.RomcomFormula.com [http://www.RomcomFormula.com] Keywords: romantic comedy podcast, romcom audio drama, meddling sister, Cyrano trope, romance in New York, museum date, bookish romance, slow burn romance, audio fiction, romance tropes

06. Claire Falls…Into Old Habits

In this episode of The Romcom Formula, real life gets messier than any trope Shannon could dream up. After gloating to listeners about her matchmaking prowess, Shannon reveals that Brian has officially left his corporate job to become her stay-at-home (and studio-support) husband. Meanwhile, Claire struggles to balance her growing feelings for Tony with her workaholic instincts. When she cancels their kayaking date to cover a last-minute client shoot, she misses his art exhibition—and Tony’s patience starts to wear thin. But fate (and a few airline miles) have other plans. When Claire and Tony discover they’ll both be in New York for work, they plan a very secret rendezvous. Unfortunately, Brian can’t keep a secret to save his life—and Shannon’s romcom meddling instincts kick right back in. CREDITS: Creator and Director: Susan Cooper Co-Producers: Susan Cooper and Micah Caldwell Writers: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Razi Shadmehry, and Sahithi Solipuram Cast: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Matt Fogarty, Francisco Almenara, Cadden McArthur, Sean Daeley, Abbie Getty, and Diana Jurand Editor: Doug Lehmann Post Production: Rosebank Picture & Sound www.RomcomFormula.com [http://www.RomcomFormula.com] Keywords: romantic comedy podcast, romcom audio drama, meddling sister, creative couple, long-distance romance, secret rendezvous, career vs. love, neighbors to lovers, Hallmark movie vibes, audio fiction, family comedy, romance tropes, funemployment, snacklebox, kayaking, slutty little glasses, booktok, memes

05. The One Where Shannon Finds Out

The meddler becomes the meddled-with. Fresh off her viral moment and back in full matchmaker mode, Shannon doubles down on her plan to spark romance between her sister Claire and hunky friend, Tony. What she doesn’t expect? That her plan might actually be working already. While Shannon and Brian toy with the idea of Brian leaving his day job to help run Shannon’s growing voiceover empire, Claire and Tony are doing their own kind of creative collaboration—from workout banter to heartfelt lunches and artistic confessions. But just as the chemistry builds, Claire starts to suspect her sister’s been pulling the strings all along. Meanwhile, a tense family dinner with their boomer parents brings gender roles, finances, and fiery one-liners to the table. And when the truth finally comes out? Shannon is equal parts thrilled and terrified. Because every romcom formula needs conflict—and this one’s about to hit its big turning point. CREDITS: Creator and Director: Susan Cooper Co-Producers: Susan Cooper and Micah Caldwell Writers: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Razi Shadmehry, and Sahithi Solipuram Cast: Susan Cooper, Micah Caldwell, Matt Fogarty, Francisco Almenara, Trevor Johns, Jon Gardner, Alexis Campbell, Matilda Cooper, Oliver Clearfield, and Diana Jurand Editor: Doug Lehmann Post Production: Rosebank Picture & Sound www.RomfomFormula.com [http://www.RomfomFormula.com] Keywords: romantic comedy podcast, romcom audio drama, meddling sister, neighbors to lovers, family dinner chaos, gender roles, boomer parents, artist romance, audio fiction, relationship drama, sibling rivalry, romance tropes, slow burn, creative couples, Hallmark movie vibes.