The StoryMen welcome author, blogger and romantic comedy expert Melissa Tagg. We evaluate the respective merits of Jack Bauer, Chris Hemsworth, the 1980s. We debate the difference between Romantic Comedies and Chick Flicks, and pick apart what makes a great Romantic Comedy great. Melissa walks us through how she writes a Romantic Comedy and what it looks like to romance the Church.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 – Melissa Tag vs. Matt Mikalatos
03:00 – Who Loves Jack Bauer?
09:30 – Who Loves Chris Hemsworth?
12:30 – Melissa vs. the 1980s
18:30 – Clay Hates the Sound of Music
20:30 – The Anatomy of the Romantic Comedy
28:30 – Our Favorite Romantic Comedies
39:30 – Writing Christian Romance
43:30 – When the Church idolizes Marriage
48:30 – Here to Stay
53:00 – GIVEAWAY!
The StoryMen welcome relationship guru and all-around funny girl Joy Eggerichs to the show. We learn where to get the best fried egg in Portland, help out some poor saps on Yahoo Dating Questions and hear about The Illumination Project, Joy's new mentoring endeavor.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 – Joy Eggerichs Say What?
03:00 – Really Into Fried Eggs
13:00 – What is Love and Respect NOW?
18:30 – Joy Gives Yahoo! Answers
51:00 – The Illumination Project