Co-hosts Crystal, Tara, Karin, and Neoshia break down and react to romantic comedy police procedurals. Currently watching: The Mentalist, Lucifer, and Castle.
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Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, Karin Lubbers, Neoshia Roemer
Motherfreaking Snakes - Castle 2x14 "The Third Man"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 14, "The Third Man." The case of a dead squatter leads Castle and Beckett to go on opposing dates at the same restaurant.
Recording Date: November 4, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ (https://www.romcomdetectives.com/)
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (https://www.reddit.com/r/CastleTV) (subreddit)
Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.com
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/romcomdetectives), Threads (https://www.threads.net/@romcomdetectives), or Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/romcomdetectives.bsky.social).
Subscribe to us on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RomComDetectives)!
29 Oct 2026
More Than Words - Mentalist Unit 2x11 "Rose-Colored Glasses"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 11, "Rose-Colored Glasses." When a double murder takes the team to the town of Rancho Rosa, they end up heading to a local high school reunion, and Jane attempts to sniff out pieces of Lisbon's past.
Relevant Links:
“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C&C Music Factory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaTGrV58wec)
“Follow Me Now” by Jason Gleed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QgoyZgynpI)
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zvd1JQ0EKY)
“Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15UffN8eilI)
“More Than Words” by Extreme (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIiLvg58SY)
Kanye West Interrupting Taylor Swift (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwTx1VuMlqo)
Ransom trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebIhXK8srA)
Recording Date: October 28, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ (https://www.romcomdetectives.com/)
Community Links:
r/TheMentalist (https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMentalist/) (subreddit)
The Mentalist Bullpen (https://discord.gg/HHQWWmqTF5) (Discord server) - Check Events if interested in our watch parties!
Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.com
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/romcomdetectives), Threads (https://www.threads.net/@romcomdetectives), or Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/romcomdetectives.bsky.social).
Subscribe to us on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RomComDetectives)!
22 Oct 2026
And Now... I Own a Boat! - Castle 2x13 "Sucker Punch"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia welcome consultant Emily to break down Castle Season 2, Episode 13, "Sucker Punch." When a member of the infamous Irish gang the Westies is found murdered, Castle and Beckett somehow find their case tied to a defining moment of Beckett's life.
Emily's Tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/louisagavin/)
Recording Date: October 20, 2026
Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer
Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ (https://www.romcomdetectives.com/)
Community Links:
r/CastleTV (https://www.reddit.com/r/CastleTV) (subreddit)
Email the detectives at hosts@romcomdetectives.com
Leave us a text or voicemail at 1-650-733-XOXO (9696)
Social Media:
Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/romcomdetectives), Threads (https://www.threads.net/@romcomdetectives), or Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/romcomdetectives.bsky.social).
Subscribe to us on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RomComDetectives)!
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
5,265
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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