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...

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....

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 Join Zama as she examines the outdated cishetero marriage model of the Johnsons, the toxic cycle of Kelly & Ryan, the half-hearted arc of Black Widow & Hulk, and the romantic mishaps of Gregory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 &...

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 @...

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...

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...

This week we're going downstairs and looking at the deadly engaged Emily and Victor van Dort, from Laika studios' Corpse Bride, to celebrate Halloween. Join Zama as she discusses why Emily was just happy to have a good guy, why Victoria and Victor needed another day, and how this couple doesn't seem like a bad idea...at first. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content. Happy Halloween Lovers. See you after this short...

This week, we're being cheerful and looking at the adorable Torrance Shipman and Cliff Pantone, from the iconic Bring It On. Join Zama as she breaks down why Cliff was a breath of fresh air, how he supports all her ambitions, why the chemistry between them was so memorable, and why this branch of sports movies deserves more respect. We take this episode straight to regionals with a franchise specific Who's Your Fave battle. Remember to vote and cheer on your faves. Do be sure to follow us on...

This week, we're bowing down to a real life Queen and honouring the work of the amazing triple threat that is Queen Latifah in our Spotlight Series. Join Zama as she explores Latifah's romantic filmography, how her roles are black women loved out loud, why Hollywood tried to box her into a category, and why we need more movies that represent the other aspects of her identity. Our main couples battle it out for our affections in the Who's Your Fave face off. Vote for your absolute favourites...

This week, we're kissing like real people do and looking at the history of Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron, from the BBC limited series Normal People. Join Zama as she ponders why social status is such a nonsense factor, how Connell could have been more open, and why Marianne's choices stem from her personal struggles. *TW*: mentions of sexual assault and suicide. We're heading up to Ireland for this week's controversial Who's Your Fave battle. Please do vote on our Twitter and...

This week, we're playing matchmaker and looking at two different adaptations of Jane Austen's Emma. We're talking about Emma Woodhouse and John Knightley, from the 2020 Emma film, alongside Cher Horowitz and Josh, from the 90s cult classic Clueless. We've invited a special guest, fan and friend of the show, Miss Noma from the Polar Podcast to help us through this double couple. Join us as we why wonder how dangerously close these pairs got to incest, why Emma/Cher's intentions were pure, and...

This week, we're falling for our friends, literature wise. Join Zama as she celebrates 2 years of Starring Cupid with a book review of the leads from Love, Rosie - Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart. We wonder what weapons formed against them, why they held on for so long, and how this differs from the movie. Thanks to the Lovers and friends for supporting us since 2020. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content.

This week, we're being absolute gentlemen and talking about the passionate pair that is Miss Kate Sharma and Lord Anthony Bridgerton, from the Netflix sensation Bridgerton. We're joined by super fangirl and friend of the show - Juhi - to close off season five. Join us as we wonder how the heartbroken Viscount tries love again, why Kate gets to be put first, and why their pairing deserved a less chaotic start. We take this week's battle to a passionate peak. Be sure to vote for your...

This week, we're going out with Nick Nelson and looking at Charlie Spring and Nicholas Nelson, from Heartstopper. Join Zama as she raves over the cuteness of newfound love, how Nick's journey is supported, and why Charlie deserved a whirlwind romance. We've got more young, queer love going off on this Who's Your Fave battle. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more...

This week, we're going for gold and looking back at the quirky cuties, Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin from Twenty Five Twenty One. Join Zama as she explains why this love story initially upset her, why this couple made so much sense, and how we deal with love that won't last. We chat more about K Dramas on this week's Who's Your Fave battle. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates...

This week, in fair Verona where we lay our scene, we're talking about Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague from the 1996 adaptation, Romeo + Juliet. Join Zama as she geekily wonders why this couple was held back, how Romeo was a Gone Boy™️, and why choosing him was special to Juliet. We cross more stars in this week's battle. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and more content.

This week, we're going down memory lane and looking at the picturesque pair that is Mae Morton and Michael Block, from the romantic drama The Photograph. Join Zama as we ask how parental love can shape us, why Michael is a certified lover boy, and what makes Mae hesitate. We take it up a notch in this week's Who's Your Fave where fellow lovebirds battle it out for the title. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on...

This week, it is happening, and we're chatting about the lovely Halperts - Pam and Jim, from The Office. We're joined by friend of the show and fan of the series, Mokumo, to help fairly judge Zama's faves. Join us as we ask how patience helped, what sets them apart from the other office romances, and what it took to keep them going. The saga continues in this week's battle where we pit workplace affair against workplace affair. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be...

This week we're planning a heist and investigating Brooklyn's fictional finest as we talk about Amy and Jake Peralta, from the comedy hit Brooklyn 99. We're joined by the lovely host of What's IGN Crushing On, Caryn Welby-Solomon, to rave over this couple. Join us as we look at Amy being equally goofy, Jake's personal growth, and how this couple brought us both so much happiness over the seven seasons. We take this fight into this week's battle where we see more cop co-workers and opposites...

This week we're honouring my rom com royalty in our new Spotlight Series. We kick off with the woman that started it all, Sandra Bullock. Join Zama as she looks across Bullock's career, highlighting all her romantic projects and what those couples meant to her. There's also a little competition to see which projects reign supreme. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast for updates and...

This week we're restoring balance and talking about Avatar Korra and Asami Sato, from Nickelodeon's Avatar: Legend of Korra. Join us as we look at how their relationship evolves past Mako, what Asami does for Korra during her hardest trials, and what networks are doing to queer representation. The theme carries on in our battle this week with other animated queer cuties. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr @...

This week we're defeating the Huns and talking about the power couple that is Fa Mulan and Li Shang, from Disney's animated Mulan. Find out how these two are the same person, why Shang had to find love beyond his own definitions, and why Mulan is the ultimate girlboss. We take this theme further in our battle, looking at two other couples that get the shock of their lives. Be sure to vote for your favourites on our Twitter poll. Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid and on Tumblr...