You Had Me At Hello with Vicki Notaro
Vicki Notaro interviews her favorite people about romantic comedies and other romantic movies, exploring the full spectrum of love stories from tragedies to teen movies. Each episode delves into why these films resonate so deeply with audiences. The podcast is hosted on Acast.
Episodes
Meryl and Anne, the magazine biz v TikTok and The Devil Wears Prada with Abigail Parkinson!
It’s the season finale! And with the sequel coming in May, we just had to deep dive The Devil Wears Prada - after all, I am former glossy mag editor! I’m joined by actor and TikTok star Abigail, who is one to watch! Happy Valentines, lovers.. til next time. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
Hugh Grant, Sandra Bullock and workplace romance - Two Weeks Notice with Elaine Crowley!
A romcom chosen by a women who doesn’t like romcoms, join myself and TV presenter Elaine Crowley as we discuss the myriad charms of Hugh and Sandra, chat about live tv, celebrity crushes and our inner nerds.Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love songs for the movies with EGOT superstar, Alan Menken!
A slight change of pace to round out January, in which I chat to one of my own personal heroes of cinema - the incredible composer Alan Menken. His work for Disney soundtracked all our childhoods, so tune in to hear me fangirl like I’ve never fangirled before!Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Pharmaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Childhood memories, mistaken identities and As Good As It Gets with Ian Dempsey!
There’s something about a gentle, kind voice you’ve been aware of basically your entire life that makes a gal feel safe and sound, so I was thrilled when TV and radio legend Ian Dempsey agreed to be my guest - and of course he picked the King of dad romcoms to discuss… Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Pharmaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info
Pro-ageing, the beauty biz and Clueless with Jennifer Rock
This week we talk to skincare guru and beauty entrepreneur Jenn Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, about “overnight success”, resolutions for 2026 and the work of Jane Austen living on through her favourite romcom, Clueless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steamy dark romance, teen heartthrobs and Cruel Intentions with Daisy Kelliher
Happy new year, lovers! We kick off 2026 with a bang - literally - chatting the sexy teen romance with an edge with my friend, Below Deck chief stew and proud Dub, Daisy Kelliher. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Pharmaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas Chaos, rides galore and LOVE ACTUALLY with James Patrice!
Merry Christmas, lovers! Settle in for some festive madness as the glitzy, glam James and I attempt to dissect ten interlocking storylines but keep getting distracted by plot holes and sexy people. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awkward family Christmas, sister swapping and The Family Stone with Crossy!
In our first of two Christmas specials, I chat the love-it-or-hate-it festive Rom com classic with FM104’s resident curry expert, the fabulous Crossy. We talk strange family dynamics, meeting your heroes and missing the kate,Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
True love, nostalgia and The Way We Were with Miriam O’Callaghan
Barbra Streisand and Miriam O’Callaghan - what a combination! I’m joined by the Queen of Irish current affairs to chat about fate, romance and being the person a world leader chose to publicly come out to - and why. Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Girlhood, bad flirting and Legally Blonde with Kayleigh Trappe!
Finally, we get to discuss Reese Witherspoon, in a career-defining role as the sorority sister turned legal hotshot. Social media superstar Kayleigh joins me to chat terrible flirting, learning to love yourself and following a man cross country to Harvard Law School - what, like it’s hard?!Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Sky Cinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv
Confessions, loving your vulva and Knocked Up with Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling
This week we revisit a boy meets girl story that’s more com than rom - and perhaps not even very good when rewatched through a 2025 lens. Still, my wonderful guest very much made up for her movie choice with her trademark wit, empathy and honesty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Men, women, sex and friendship, and When Harry Met Sally with Carl Mullan!
This week I’m joined by broadcaster Carl Mullan who tells us his own beautiful friends to lovers story with wife Aisling through the lens of When Harry Met Sally - my own favourite romcom ofall time, and widely regarded to be the best ever made.Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp CareMidroll advert by Odeon Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Divorce with benefits, hotel sex and It’s Complicated with Kathryn Thomas
Irish broadcasting legend Kathryn Thomas joins me to chat It’s Complicated — Meryl Streep’s most chaotic, post-divorce romcom — and why it hits differently in midlife. We talk bad boys of the past, good men of the present, and how Kathryn travelled the world on RTÉ’s dime in her twenties.Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care.Midroll advert by ODEON Cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Neck-biting, high camp hottie vampires and Twilight with Jenny Claffey
Happy Halloween, witches and warlocks! My first return guest Jenny Claffey is back to discuss the sexy camp mania that is the first Twilight movie - Edward’s cheekbones, Bella’s lip-biting and Jacob’s wig, as well as the Mormon influence on vampire lore, and my own tales of working at KISS Magazine at the height of Twi-hard Mania!Proudly supported by Nizoral Scalp Care Midroll advert by Odeon
Sexy Witches, Diabolical Lovers, and Practical Magic with Muireann O'Connell
It’s spooky season, so of course we’re talking spooky rom-coms until Halloween arrives! 👻💞This week we’re diving into a stone-cold classic starring romantic queens Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Muireann and I completely fangirl over sexy 90s witches, diabolical love interests, and quite possibly the most fabulous house ever to appear on film.Light a candle, pour a potion (or a glass of wine),
PS I Love You, Tom Hanks' typewriter, and Sleepless in Seattle with Cecelia Ahern
We’re back for Season Three, and I’m kicking things off with a true literary rockstar – Cecelia Ahern, the author of PS I Love You and the brand new Paper Heart. I can’t lie, I fangirled just a little! Once I pulled myself together, the two of us dived straight into one of the most beloved and successful romcoms of all time: Nora Ephron’s Sleepless in Seattle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
Season 3 - we're back!
Hi, I’m Vicki Notaro – journalist, bestselling author, and lifelong rom-com obsessive – and I’m back with Season 3 of You Had Me At Hello!This season, I’m diving once again into the movies and TV shows that bring us joy, comfort and nostalgia – from the classics we’ve watched a hundred times, to the guilty pleasures we maybe shouldn’t love as much as we do. I’ll be joined by brilliant guests to ar
Dirty Dancing with Padraig Wilson McCarthy
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Maid in Manhattan with Pamela Joyce
On the penultimate episode of season two, Vicki chats to Galway girl Pamela Joyce about Jlo’s greatest role, fancying cartoon lions and penises named Ralph - oh yeah, and Maid In Manhattan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One Fine Day with Cathy Kelly
In this week’s episode, Vicki chats to one of her writing heroes Cathy Kelly about One Fine Day - George Clooney’s sexiest era, Michelle Pfeiffer’s physical comedy and the classic screwball vibes to this adorable New York romcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Best Friend's Wedding with Anna Geary
This week, broadcaster and author Anna Geary joins Vicki to discuss a movie in which the main character is the villain, and Julia Roberts is your worst nightmare - your fella’s best friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sliding Doors with Holly Carpenter
Vicki’s neighbour, bride to be and all round gas gal Holly Carpenter talks Sliding Doors - fateful moments, annoying men and Gwyneth’s 90s style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Notebook with Doireann Garrihy
Broadcaster, podcaster, newlywed and all round beaut Doireann Garrihy mildly traumatises Vicki with her stunningly melodramatic pick - The Notebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a Girl Wants with Katja Mia
On this week’s pod, a rare thing happens - gorgeous tv presenter Katja Mia picks a romcom Vicki had never seen before! Listen in as the two discuss What A Girl Wants, traditional Burundian engagement parties and being a daddy’s girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You’ve Got Mail with Karen Constantine
Join Vicki as she talks about her own personal favourite romcom with one of irelands’s loveliest content creators, Karen from Lovely Girly Bits! There’s dial-up internet, cat fishing and carrying pumpkins - it can only be You’ve Got Mail! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Proposal with Vicki’s Husband!
It’s Valentines Eve, and Vicki has finally convinced her husband Joe to come on the pod! They chat about their own proposal, cringey romantic moments, Ryan Reynolds’ lovely figure and fancying Sandra Bullock. Oh yeah, and they also talk about the film as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bridget Jones’ Diary with Davina Devine
Vicki’s back for season two, getting us all in the mood for Valentines Day, and in this episode she talks huge knickers, pillow weeping, naughty public schoolboys and extremely un-PC jokes with Dublin’s glitziest drag queen, the stunner Davina Devine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Christmas Bonanza with James Patrice!
For the season finale, we are spoiling you with TWO festive romcoms! Join Vicki and the glitzy glam James Patrice as they discuss two very different but equally romantic movies - While You Were Sleeping and The Holiday. Warning - you will feel warm and fuzzy after listening. CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and mis
Serendipity with Georgie Crawford
It’s officially Christmas on the pod, as Georgie Crawford joins Vicki to chat Serendipity - a romcom that perfectly aligns with The Good Glow podcaster’s own way of living. So whether or not you believe in fate, settle in and get festive with this lovely listen. CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within
27 Dresses with Richy Craven
Irish author Richy is a Rom com lover and a straight man, despite having an enormous crush on the star of 27 Dresses, James Marsden. Listen in to hear him and Vicki discuss wedding drama, which character deserves the electric chair and the downfall of one Katherine Heigl.CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny wit
Miss Congeniality with PJ Kirby
I’m Grand Mam’s PJ joins Vicki to talk about the film that’s as much about falling in love with yourself as it is about falling in love with a big ride. Exploding tiaras, a pathological fear of carbohydrates and a glamming mission impossible all feature in this week’s hilarious dissection of Mis Congeniality!CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to bod
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days with Laura Fox
A rom com that’s as much about style as it is about romance, join Vicki as she chats to RTE’s Laura Fox about *that* iconic yellow dress, the things men and women to do that give each other the ick, and why magazines are such a perfect setting for movie love.CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body shaming, homophobia and misogyny within. Hosted o
Notting Hill with Fionnuala Jay
It’s got Julia, it’s got Hugh, it’s got quaint 90s London… it is of course Notting Hill, one of the greatest British rom coms ever made. Join Vicki and Fionnuala to dissect just what it is that makes a Hollywood superstar fall for a foppish bookstore owner, and the power of an amazing movie montage. CONTENT WARNING… The films we cover are from a different time. There are references to body sh
Jerry Maguire with Paul Howard
As the creator of Ross O’Carroll Kelly, Paul Howard knows what it takes to spin a yarn. This week, the author discusses the very film that inspired the title of this podcast - the eminently quotable Jerry Maguire. Listen as Paul and Vicki debate story arcs, the sheer star power of Tom Cruise and whether Dorothy and Jerry could really make it as a couple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
10 Things I Hate About You with Jenny Claffey
Podcaster Jenny Claffey usually likes her entertainment on the darker side, but this teen Shakespeare adaptation stole her heart at a young age. Listen in as she and Vicki chat grunge, fighting the patriarchy with poetry and taming a very reluctant shrew. Oh, and Heath Ledger being a ride, obvs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Titanic with James Kavanagh
The hilarious James Kavanagh joins Vicki to talk about the tragic romance that shaped both their sexual awakenings as pre-pubescent Leonardo DiCaprio lovers. From fringe flicking to drawing Rose like one of his French girls, find out how Jack Dawson’s watery end inspired our host and guest’s aesthetic sensibilities and romantic futures. Shownotes:The front of the ship is called the bow, lol. The h
Pretty Woman with Katriona O’Sullivan
Welcome to You Had Me At Hello - the show where fabulous people talk to host and best-selling author Vicki Notaro about their favourite romantic comedy and how it’s shaped their own life and loves. On this episode we hear from author of multi-award winning memoir, 'Poor', Dr Katriona O'Sullivan about the timeless classic Pretty Woman. From knowing every word to the character that steals the show a
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Hi, I'm Vicki Notaro and I'm here to interview some of my favourite people about one of my favourite topics in the whole wide world – romantic comedies. And actually, not just comedies – tragedies, bonkbusters, tearjerkers, weepies and teen movies; because the whole spectrum of life is alive in romantic movies - and every story is a love story, really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo
