Rom-Com Detectives

Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, Karin Lubbers, Neoshia Roemer

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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#84
Thursday · 1 hr 18 min
Ugly Darkness - Mentalist Unit 2x08 "His Red Right Hand"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultant Orlaith to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 8, "His Red Right Hand." When tragedy strikes the CBI, Jane and Lisbon must lead the team in finding the person responsible. Recording Date: August 27, 2026 Relevant links: Darkening Sky by Peter Bradley Adams Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#83
August 27 · 1 hr 39 min
Shady Shenanigans - Lucifer Unit 2x13 "A Good Day to DIe"
Overview: Crystal and Tara welcome consultant Angela to break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 13, "A Good Day to Die." Lucifer and Chloe race against the clock to save her from a deadly poison given to her by Professor Carlisle. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. Recording Date: August 23, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/lucifer (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#82
August 20 · 49 min
Big Castle, Little Castle - Castle 2x10 "One Man's Treasure"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 10, "One Man's Treasure." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man who appears to have two families. Recording Date: August 19, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: 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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#81
August 13 · 52 min
Cowboys! - Mentalist Unit 2x07 "Red Bulls"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 7, "Red Bulls." When Bosco's and Lisbon's teams wind up at the same crime scene, Minelli makes them join forces to find a kidnapped woman. Recording Date: August 7, 2026 Relevant links: Bert and Ernie's Fish Call Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#80
August 7 · 1 hr 18 min
Detective, Counselor, Douche, Dick - Lucifer Unit 2x12 "Love Handles"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 12, "Love Handles." Lucifer and Chloe must catch a serial poisoner while also navigating the next evolution in their relationship. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. For 10% off of The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema, use coupon code ROMCOMPODCAST at https://cinematicalism.com/ Recording Date: August 6, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/lucifer (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#79
July 30 · 1 hr 5 min
Cool Dad - Castle 2x09 "Love Me Dead"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 9, "Love Me Dead." Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of an assistant district attorney in an effort to get closer to him. Recording Date: July 27, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: 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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#78
July 23 · 1 hr 28 min
Semper Fi, Sissy Britches - Mentalist Unit 2x06 "Black Gold and Red Blood"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Neoshia to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 6, "Black Gold and Red Blood." When Patrick Jane is arrested for eavesdropping on Agent Bosco, he ends up solving the case... from jail. Recording Date: July 12 and 20, 2026 Relevant links: Karin's fan trailer: https://youtu.be/KzhCGOvmr0U Repercussions by nitro9 (rated T) Deals with the Devil by Lady_of_Winterhell (rated E) Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#77
July 17 · 1 hr 22 min
Self-Worth Comes From Within, Bitches - Lucifer Unit 2x11 "Stewardess Interruptus"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 11, "Stewardess Interruptus." After a woman interrupts a "moment" between Lucifer and Chloe, the woman is found dead. Later, another former lover of Lucifer is found dead as well, leaving Chloe concerned that there's a jealous ex-lover out there. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. For 10% off of The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema, use coupon code ROMCOMPODCAST at https://cinematicalism.com/ Recording Date: July 16, 2026 LuciTunes: “You Don’t Have to Take My Call” by The Years “Secret Stash” by Mike Mago “Hot Pants” by James Brown and the JBs “GOOD” by Erin McCarley “The Love That You Give” by Wolfmother “In the Air Tonight” by Natalie Taylor [YouTube/Spotify] Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/lucifer (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#76
July 9 · 57 min
Mama's on the Prowl - Castle 2x08 "Kill the Messenger"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 8, "Kill the Messenger." Beckett and Castle investigate the hit-and-run killing that leads them to an old case of Captain Montgomery's. Recording Date: July 1, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: 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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#75
July 2 · 55 min
Bite Me? - Mentalist Unit 2x05 "Red Scare"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 5, "Red Scare." After a man is seemingly defenestrated from his house, the team heads over to Eagle Creek to solve a murder in a haunted house. Recording Date: June 5, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#74
June 25 · 1 hr
Death, She Grows Near - Castle Unit 2x07 "Famous Last Words"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 7, "Famous Last Words." Beckett and Castle investigate the murder of Alexis's favorite singer—with a little help from a stan. Recording Date: June 6, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: 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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#73
June 18 · 1 hr 10 min
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Douche - Lucifer Unit 2x10 "Quid Pro Ho"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 10, "Quid Pro Ho." The trial for Warden Perry is about to begin when Chloe gets word that the key witness in the case against her father's killer has been murdered. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. Recording Date: June 17, 2026 LuciTunes: ”Us & Them” by Truthsayer [YouTube/Spotify] “The Queen is Back” by Fransisca Hall [YouTube] “Stop Draggin Me Down” by The Obscurities [YouTube] “Devil’s Got a Hold on Me” by El Grande [YouTube/Spotify] “One and Only” by Kenneth Aaron Harris [YouTube] “In the Air Tonight” by Natalie Taylor [YouTube/Spotify] Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/lucifer (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#72
June 11 · 53 min
Lisbon Loafers - Mentalist Unit 2x04 "Red Menace"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 4, "Red Menace." When the lawyer for a notorious biker gang winds up dead, Jane and Lisbon find themselves amidst the Sinner Saints, and Rigsby reveals why he hates bikers so much. Recording Date: May 19, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#71
June 4 · 1 hr 36 min
Space Cowboy - Castle Unit 2x06 "Vampire Weekend"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 6, "Vampire Weekend." Beckett and Castle are called to a graveyard on Halloween to investigate the murder—by wooden stake—of a "vampire." Recording Date: May 7, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: 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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#70
May 28 · 1 hr 45 min
We Want to Believe - X-Files Reboot Discussion with Tim Kang
Overview: Crystal, Neoshia, and Tara welcome Rom-Com Consultant Tim Kang (Agent Kimball Cho on The Mentalist, Detective Gordon Katsumoto on Magnum PI, and co-host of the TV Police Podcast) to talk about the upcoming X-Files reboot from Ryan Coogler. Find Tim Kang online: https://www.instagram.com/timkang.insta https://thetvpolice.com/ (Mentalist rewatch podcast) Recording Date: May 22, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe, Neoshia Roemer, and Tara Avery Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Neoshia's STAN podcast appearance: https://youtu.be/Ge6faYAhhEc?si=JysAU9EcgLXYOsIl 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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#69
May 21 · 1 hr 1 min
Like the DMV, Only Less Screaming - Lucifer Unit 2x09 "Homewrecker"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 9, "Homewrecker." Soon after Lucifer declares LA his home, his home comes under threat when a case Chloe and Lucifer investigate turns out to be the murder of a real-estate tycoon who owned the land Lux is on. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. Recording Date: May 20, 2026 LuciTunes: ”Great Night” by Needtobreathe [YouTube/Spotify] “Told You I’d Be With the Guys” by Cherry Glazerr [YouTube/Spotify] “Obscura” by Methyl Ethel [YouTube/Spotify] “Not Tonight” by Snow tha Product [YouTube/Spotify] “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash [YouTube/Spotify] “Swim” by Sophie and the Bom Boms [YouTube/Spotify] “Monsters” by Chaos Chaos [YouTube/Spotify] “Devil Devil” by MILCK [YouTube/Spotify] Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/lucifer (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#68
May 14 · 1 hr 52 min
Up to My Asterisk - Mentalist Unit 2x03 "Red Badge"
Overview: Crystal and Karin welcome Rom-Com Consultant Jochi to break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 3, "Red Badge." When a man from Lisbon's past throws suspicion her way, Jane and the team must find a way to clear her name before she loses everything. Find Jochi online: https://www.instagram.com/robintunneys https://x.com/redbadges Recording Date: April 24, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#67
May 7 · 1 hr 5 min
Czech Mate - Castle Unit 2x05 "When the Bough Breaks"
Overview: In the next episode of our Castle Unit, Crystal and Neoshia break down Castle Season 2, Episode 5, "When the Bough Breaks." Beckett and Castle investigate the death of an immigrant woman as Castle struggles with the idea that his time with Beckett is coming to an end. Recording Date: April 18, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Neoshia Roemer Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: 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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#66
April 30 · 1 hr 20 min
Murderous Hot Potato - Lucifer Unit 2x08 "Trip to Stabby Town"
Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 2, Episode 8, "Trip to Stabby Town." Still dealing with the aftermath of his reveal to Linda, Lucifer has to be his own therapist while helping Chloe solve a string of violent murders. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crispy, then take the LuciQuiz and see how much you remember. Recording Date: April 19, 2026 LuciTunes: ”Like Woah” by Alyssia & Andrew [Soundcloud] “Crossing Lines” by Echobeat [YouTube] “Don’t Stop (til I Say So)” by Karate Body [YouTube/Spotify] “Darkroom Double” by Moon & Pollution [YouTube/Spotify] “Drive” by Shelly Fairchild [YouTube/Spotify] “Bad Blood” by Tumbleweed Wanderers [YouTube] Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Tara Avery Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/lucifer (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!
#65
April 23 · 1 hr 8 min
Elvis is Back - Mentalist Unit 2x02 "The Scarlet Letter"
Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 2, Episode 2, "The Scarlet Letter." When a political aide is found thrown off a bridge, Lisbon, Jane, and the team have to solve the case amidst political shenanigans. Recording Date: April 7, 2026 Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (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, Threads, or Bluesky. Subscribe to us on YouTube!

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