Smooch Fest - the Kissing Podcast
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Insecure & Challengers (with Eteng Ettah) - Examining the Relationship Dynamics in Kissing Scenes of Insecure - Behind the Scenes of the Challengers Iconic Bisexual Kiss - New Theory on Why Humans Kiss
22 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
This week, Lena is joined by Eteng Ettah (host of Consider This For Comfort) to discuss the iconic smooches in the TV show, Insecure, and the movie, Challengers. The two start by talking about the three-way kiss between Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor in the 2024 film directed by Luca Guadagnino. Lees meer
Then Eteng tells a story about her first kiss, which occurred in a church basement (scandalous!). Next, Lena and Eteng do a deep dive into the much loved 2010s show created by Issa Rae, Insecure. Hard to believe it's been ten years since Insecure first premiered on HBO. They focus their smooch lens on Issa’s three loves: Daniel, Nathan, and Lawrence, and how their kisses inform these relationship dynamics. They reveal their misgivings about Lawrence as endgame and discuss the nuances in all of Issa's romantic connections.
At the end of the episode, Lena shares another theory on the origin of kissing - turns out smell has an important part to play!
Listen to Consider This For Comfort: https://pod.link/1823537949
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Support CTFC: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EtengEttah/membership
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Relevant Links:
Challengers Kissing Scene: https://youtu.be/8bQ_n5YrDpE?si=Vq4db0t9ohxWdVqK
Insecure Season 1 Episode 5 Issa and Daniel Kiss: https://youtu.be/FmjIq8hE2_4?si=yGUFxQq_Jw1g9zRI
Insecure Season 3 Episode 4 Issa and Nathan Kiss: https://youtu.be/by-IPBsLlrI?si=hgVkcTlTVWqRtieH
Insecure Season 4 Episode 8 Issa and Lawrence Kiss: https://youtu.be/cSN_3pjf4dI?si=ruZS6WNSCP5Jn_Tv
Why Do We Do That Podcast episode of why people kiss: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-why-do-we-kiss/id1651451028?i=1000584252773
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture.…
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Best Kisses in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (with Olivia Haidar) - Iconic Kissing Scenes Between Buffy, Angel, Spike, Willow and Tara - Romance and Pop Culture in the Millennial Classic TV Show
8 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
As we get closer to Halloween, Smooch Fest revisits the beloved teen show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Lena is joined by Olivia Haidar (Movie Projectionist and Cool Person) to discuss the seminal kissing scenes from the entire series. They focus on the kisses between Buffy and Angel and later, Buffy and Spike. They compare Buffy’s two vampire boyfriends and struggle to decide who is best for her. Lees meer
Next, the two talk about Willow and Tara - whose sapphic relationship was the first lesbian couple ever featured on a primetime TV show. They discuss Willow and Tara’s relationship timeline and the long road to their first onscreen kiss. Lena and Olivia have complex feelings about the representation of this queer relationship, but mostly of Tara’s character. Our main takeaway: Eeyore does not have sex appeal!
Stick around for all the fun behind the scenes lore from Buffy as well as a first kiss story from Olivia’s past!
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Links:
Buffy and Angel first kiss, S1E7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siLEjW8LGVk
Spike and Buffy - Something Blue kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5zI29e9FJs
Spike and Buffy - Intervention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sV_GcXRhTw
Spike and Buffy - Once More with Feeling kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0WNpqhPWGI
Willow and Tara kiss, S5E16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRRzHBxWFTc
You may notice a promo for a podcast called This Week in Fandom History, hosted by V Arrow and Emily Jaye. It’s a super fun deep dive into the world of fan fiction. Give it a listen here: https://www.thisweekinfandomhistory.com/
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s no…
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Practical Magic, The Craft, and Witchy Kisses (with Kiru Nwadiwe) - Analyzing the Most Iconic Kissing Scenes in Movies for Spooky Season - First Kiss and Worst Kiss Stories - Pop Culture Commentary
24 september 2026 · 54 min
We’re falling into spooky season so Kiru Nwadiwe (Teacher, Booktoker) joins Lena to talk about her favorite witchy kisses from The Craft and Practical Magic. They talk about the rich tapestry of 90s witchy media and the boho whimsigoth era that defined a generation. Lena discovers that Kiru is repulsed by choreography videos. Do NOT try to woo her with those! Lees meer
Then they dive into 1998’s Practical Magic. Lena gets on her soapbox about why it’s GOOD this movie is so genre bending. They revisit Sandra Bullock’s kissing scenes with her late husband, Michael, and Detective Hallet. They also discuss her intense chemistry with Nicole Kidman and make predictions for Practical Magic 2.
At the end of the episode, Lena teaches Kiru how to cast a love spell. Enjoy!
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Links:
The Craft Kissing Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUJtn_Bwm-w
Practical Magic First Kiss - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWgdwOtUIEY
Practical Magic Second Kiss - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NDa_R37DMg&t=10s
Sky Full of Elephants Book - https://bookshop.org/p/books/sky-full-of-elephants-a-novel-cebo-campbell/7575ac25a1b625c3
You may notice an ad for a podcast called Consider This For Comfort, hosted by Eteng Ettah. It’s a super fun, nostalgic show exploring why comfort shows are so comforting. Give it a listen here: https://pod.link/1823537949
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
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Romance & Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (with Jillian Davis) - Examining Kissing in Movies and Literature - Talking Kissing Scenes in Romance Books - History About Kissing Culture
3 september 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Book Agent and co-host of the Pemberley Podcast, Jillian Davis, joins Lena Olson this week to talk all things romance! They discuss the Indie French romcom, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, and compare the kissing scenes between Agathe and her two suitors. Lees meer
Later, Lena asks Jillian about her life as a book agent, her favorite romance books, and her suggestions for writing a good smooch. Lena then explains how courtship customs were different in the Regency era.
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You may notice an ad for a podcast called Consider This For Comfort, hosted by Eteng Ettah. It’s a super fun, nostalgic show exploring why comfort shows are so comforting. Give it a listen here: https://pod.link/1823537949
Relevant Links:
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inLm4GvLQuk
Article about old dating customs: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/the-real-rules-of-courtship-dating-in-the-regency-era/
Book Recs:
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Mate by Ali Hazelwood
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Anything by Emily Henry
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practi…
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SMOOCH SMACKDOWN: Best Kisses in Animation (with Ashley Gharaibeh) - Most Romantic Kissing Scenes in Disney - Romance in Anime - First and Worst Kiss Stories - History of First Gay Animated Kiss
20 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
We’ve got Ashley Gharaibeh joining the pod to talk about the best smooches in animation! First, they review the new anime series “Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You”. Ashley gives Lena the lowdown on the anime scene and why this particular series is so special. They discuss age gap relationships and the underrated concept of YEARNING. Lees meer
Next, Ashley tells the story about her first (and unfortunately worst) kiss —it’s a doozy! Stay for the Smooch Smackdown, where Lena and Ashley rank the best kissing scenes in animation, from Disney to Nickelodeon to CGI. They acknowledge how hard it is to draw people smooching and admit that out of all cartoon characters, animals may be the best kissers…
We close this episode with a smooch fact about the first same-sex kiss in a Disney movie. Enjoy!
You may notice an ad for a podcast called Consider This For Comfort, hosted by Eteng Ettah. It’s a super fun, nostalgic show exploring why comfort shows are so comforting. Give it a listen here: https://pod.link/1823537949
Follow Ashley:
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Links:
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ0vtP-hPq0
Lightyear kiss: https://www.out.com/film/2022/3/21/pixar-restores-same-sex-lightyear-kiss-after-it-was-cut-disney
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people k…
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The Madonna/Britney/Christina Kiss + A League Of Their Own (with But I’m A Lesbian Podcast) - Lesbian Representation on TV - Millennial Pop Culture Moments - Historic Kisses
6 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 25 min
This week, Lena Olson is joined by the hosts of But I'm A Lesbian Pod, Katlynn Beatty and Angelina Herrera! They gossip about the iconic threeway kiss between Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 MTV VMA Awards. Learn the crazy behind the scenes details and hear about society's reaction to it. Lees meer
Later, Katlynn shares a story about her first and worst kiss (Teaser: comedian Carrot Top plays a role). Last but not least, we discuss a heavy hitter, the sapphic tv show A League of Their Own (2022). We cover the hottest kisses of the season between Carson and Greta, as well as Max and Esther. Enjoy this smooch-filled episode!
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Relevant Links:
Madonna Christina Britney Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh4KUeKm8fc
Rehearsal Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3gaF0lo4JU
Rolling Stone article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/2003-vmas-britney-madonna-christina-kiss-1234809755/
Carson Greta Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igWIdmEKJT4
Max and Esther Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R2NHRRpL1I
Negro Baseball League article: https://time.com/6205531/a-league-of-their-own-true-story-amazon/
Maybelle Blair article: https://www.them.us/story/maybelle-blair-a-league-of-their-own-coming-out
Tello Films: https://www.tellofilms.com/
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people k…
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Heated Rivalry & All The Things She Said (with Johan Clarke) - The Most Romantic Kisses in Heated Rivalry - Kissing in Sports - First Kiss Stories - Lesbian & Queer Representation
23 juli 2026 · 55 min
For this week’s episode, we are talking about the Canadian sensation, Heated Rivalry! Lena is joined by Johan Clarke to go on a deep dive about the sensual kisses between Shane and Ilya, and Scott and Kip. This hockey romance starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams took the world by storm, and we dissect what made the series so special. Lees meer
Johan shares a touching personal story about their best AND first kiss. The two wax nostalgic about the music video for “All the Things She Said” by T.A.T.U. despite the pop duo’s complicated legacy of queerbaiting. Stick around to hear about a real kiss in women’s soccer.
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Relevant Links:
All the Things She Said Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mGBaXPlri8
Shane & Ilya First Kiss (Ep 1): https://youtu.be/ADi1iextoUM?t=55
Scott & Kip (Ep 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHUVCDqhE4Q
Kelly O’Hara Soccer Kiss: https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/uswnt/2025/01/03/uswnt-defender-ohara-world-cup-kiss-with-girlfriend/77432749007/
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Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fas…
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Love Island & Kissing Games (with Melissa Flores) - Discussing Reality TV Kisses - Favorite Couples on Love Island - History of Spin the Bottle
9 juli 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Welcome back to the Smooch Fest podcast! We are so excited to bring you season TWO! Lees meer
Our host, Lena Olson, is joined by returning guest, Melissa Flores. They catch up on Season 8 of Love Island USA and discuss the hottest smooches between their favorite couple: Aniya & Carl. They compare how the Gen Z and Millennial boys approach the girls (Hint: the Gen Z boys are giving incel!) Then Melissa and Lena make their predictions ahead of the finale!
Lena also investigates the origin of kissing games like Spin the Bottle and Seven Minutes in Heaven, with some surprising results! Stick around for some history about dating shows in general, from The Dating Game to The Bachelor. Thanks for listening!
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Email us your kissing stories at smoochfestpod@gmail.com
Links:Carl & Aniya’s Kisses in Say Less:
https://youtu.be/2okAVjw3hb4?si=urZuz5bsujqOOos-
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaQQwoeOG3Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Last Season’s episode about Love Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfVj1MBeVug&t=64s
Melissa’s episode on the smooches in Friends:
https://youtu.be/-XwY6FJysqc?si=5LArfXnmgMQMzJuq
Link to Mental Floss article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/fun/games/9-victorian-parlor-games-sparked-romance
Link to Bachelor Nation book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/bachelor-nation-inside-the-world-of-america-s-favorite-guilty-pleasure-amy-kaufman/742fa9a1d8e38fb2
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to mis…
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Season 2 Trailer - Smooch Fest
7 juli 2026 · 2 min
Here’s the thing about me... I have a sickness, an affliction, where I need two people to kiss in every movie, TV show, or book that I consume. Lees meer
And when they don’t kiss? I feel cheated. I feel betrayed. I lose the will to live. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. So I decided to take matters into my own hands and turn this condition into cultural commentary.
I'm Lena Olson, your host and smooch connoisseur. Every episode, a guest joins me to discuss the most iconic kissing scenes in pop culture history.
This season, we’re talking about the smooches in Titanic, Heated Rivalry, Love Island, Gilmore Girls, the three-way kiss between Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears at the 2003 MTV VMA awards, and MORE.
But it wouldn’t be a kissing podcast if we just kept it to pop culture. We delve into personal stories about our first, best, and worst kisses. We learn about the science and history behind smooching. Why did people start kissing in the first place? When was the first gay kiss on screen? How much bacteria gets transferred when people kiss? Any question you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!
So get ready for Season 2, dropping July 9th later this week. Available on all podcast platforms, as well as Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok @smoochfestpod
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share pers…
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It’s A Wonderful Smooch (Vanessa Guerrero Returns) - Christmas Kisses - Most Romantic Kiss in Classic Film - Culture of Kissing Under Mistletoe
25 december 2025 · 37 min
Vanessa Guerrero (Producer, Writer, Unemployed Hot Person) RETURNS for a special holiday episode! Vanessa and Lena talk about the iconic smooch in the Christmas classic, It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) between Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. Later, they talk about their personal experiences shooting kissing scenes. Stick around to the end to learn about the origin of kissing under the mistletoe! Wishing everyone a Smoochy Holiday season and a Smacky New Year <3 Lees meer
NOTE: This is the final episode of Season 1 of Smooch Fest, thank you SO much for listening and watching. Season 2 will be back next Spring!
Relevant Links:
It’s A Wonderful Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wABeIIjxmJk
The Celluloid Closet documentary: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-celluloid-closet
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Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, th…
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Wicked: For Good and Gay Hallmark (Caitlin Alice Gilbert Returns!) - Reviewing Movie Kisses - The First Gay Kissing Scene in Hallmark Christmas Movie - Jonathan Bailey
14 december 2025 · 59 min
Caitlin Alice Gilbert (Author/Screenwriter) RETURNS to discuss Wicked: For Good and the smooch between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey). They compare the chemistry from the musical and the film, Elphaba’s sex cardigan, and Jonathan Bailey becoming People’s Sexiest Man Alive. It’s also holiday season, so Lena takes us back to A Moment In Kisstory: where we learn about the first gay kiss in a Hallmark Christmas movie, The Christmas House. She shares how queer representation in Hallmark has developed over the years. Enjoy this penultimate episode of the first season of Smooch Fest! Lees meer
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Photoshopped Shirt in Wicked: For Good https://x.com/demboiii/status/1994185827870449927
Wicked: For Good kissing scene - Because this is still in theaters, no legal clips are online, so I encourage you to see it in theaters or when it comes out on streaming!
The Christmas House kiss: No clips online but you can rent it on multiple platforms. Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiUTa9QG9uQ
LGBTQ Hallmark Article: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/lgbtq-hallmark-movies/
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, a…
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Abbott Elementary (with Paige Elson) - Slow Burn TV Couples - Iconic Kissing Scenes in Comedy - Best Kiss Stories - Science: Your Brain on Kissing
28 november 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Paige Elson (Actor/Writer/Comedian) joins Lena to do a deep dive into Abbott Elementary! They discuss the two momentous smooches between Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams). The gals compare other sitcom slow burn relationships and give their predictions for the couple in future seasons. Paige shares a story about her best kiss (hint: it’s a New Year's smooch!) Stick around for the Smooch Fact to hear about your brain on smooching. School’s in session! Study up! Lees meer
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First Janinory Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBrVPX2HqGQ
Second Gregine Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxgKTD5q2Uw
Weird Image of That Guy - Sensory Homunculus: https://mastodon.social/@Sheril/109358431327849124
Book: The Science of KissingSmooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance acro…
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The Bodyguard (with Nina Concepcion)
13 november 2025 · 56 min
Nina Concepcion (Actor/Writer) joins Lena to talk about her favorite pop culture smooch: the kiss between Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner on the airport tarmac in The Bodyguard (1992)! Lees meer
(NOTE: the first few minutes of audio is lower quality than usual, luckily, it kicked back into gear by minute 5!)
The girls gab about Costner and Houston's chemistry and how 90s movies were just BETTER. Later, Nina shares stories about her worst and best kisses (and it features a marching band). Lena ends the episode sharing a Moment in Kisstory: the time Al Gore made out with his wife, Tipper, too long at the 2000 Democratic National Convention. They get into the difference between Boomers and the Silent Generation. You’re gonna love this ep!
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The Bodyguard Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3gynU1x2Lk
Al & Tipper Gore Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz0kAoEWS2o
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of se…
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A Very Spooky Smooch: Jennifer's Body (with Fiona Nova)
30 oktober 2025 · 58 min
We have a special Halloween themed episode for you! Fiona Nova (Director, Content Creator) has joined Lena to talk about the teen horror comedy Jennifer’s Body (2009) starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. They go in depth on the layered complexity of Needy and Jennifer’s relationship - is it love or is it a demon succubus manipulation tactic?? You’ll also want to hear Fiona’s personal smooch story about her best kiss. The episode ends with a roundup of SPOOKY SMOOCH FACTS! Listen, if you dare… Lees meer
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Jennifer’s Body Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1MdKI8kiXU
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual podcast featuring kisses across the straight, gay, and lesbian spectrum.
Learn about the science of kissing from experts: do animals kiss, why do humans kiss? And historical kisses like the first recorded kiss on film, and th…
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When Superheroes Smooch (with Kassem G)
23 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Kassem G (Ex-Coworker, Current Friend) joins the pod this week to discuss one of his favorite kisses in pop culture: the Upside-Down Spider-Man Kiss. Lena shares all the behind the scenes details from the historic shoot for 2002’s Spider-Man. Afterward, Kassem is kind enough to share a story about his first FRENCH KISS (teaser: it’s during Halloween!) But with a comic book and superhero aficionado like Kass, of course, they have to discuss the smooches in the new Superman movie. Listen all the way to the end to learn about how kisses affect your brain chemistry! Spooky! Lees meer
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Kissing Scenes:
Spider-Man -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TD2oxFBnns
Superman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c3_KTfb3_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpwrORhKWU
Spider-Man Article: https://www.theringer.com/2022/05/03/movies/spider-man-kiss-tobey-maguire-kirsten-dunst
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena s…
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Imagine Me & You & The Hunting Wives (with Dana Handleman)
2 oktober 2025 · 59 min
Dana Handleman (Actor/Comedian) joins Lena to share her favorite smooch from the 2005 queer rom com Imagine Me & You. They gush about their crushes on Lena Headey and Piper Perabo. Then Lena pressures Dana to share a personal kissing story (hint: it takes place at a middle school dance!) Next, they discuss the SUMMER SMASH HIT Netflix show,The Hunting Wives, starring Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman. What is it about Margo’s character that is so alluring to Sophie? Listen to find out. And you won’t want to miss the Smooch Fact at the end 💋💋💋 Lees meer
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Kissing Scenes:
Imagine Me & You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT3wW7gZKLo&list=PLwfktJH9i4NR5tYyIbKX_cTbQQZXvXr2I&index=14
The Hunting Wives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHVcRcETgqk
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual po…
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Bridgerton & The 2005 MTV Movie Awards (with Caitlin Alice Gilbert)
25 september 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
Author/Screenwriter Caitlin Alice Gilbert joins Lena Olson to discuss her favorite smooch in pop culture: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams accepting the Best Kiss Award for the 2005 MTV Movie Awards. They talk about their roles in The Notebook (2004) and how that led to their real-life romance. Caitlin shares an epic story about one of her best kisses (hint: it takes place in Italy!) Lees meer
Then the gals get to the main event: Bridgerton! They discuss the three main couples from each season, Daphne & Simon, Kate & Anthony, and Penelope & Colin. They compare each of their first kisses and rank which couple smooched the best! The pop culture analysis you didn’t know you needed. As always, we end with a Smooch Fact.
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Pre-order Caitlin’s book, La Dolce Veto: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/La-Dolce-Veto/Caitlin-Alice-Gilbert/9781923232310
Kissing Scenes:
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGle4xRNPSM&t=73s
Daphne & Simon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBhi-O63BHE
Kate & Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ7zUws8LeU
Penelope & Colin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeMO7Bhr4rA
Article: Oldest Kiss Recorded on Mesopotamian Clay Tablet https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/humanitys-first-kiss-was-earlier-than-we-thought-180982206/
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
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SMOOCH SMACKDOWN: FRIENDS EDITION (with Melissa Flores) - Best TV Couples - Kissing Scenes in Friends TV Show - Worst Kiss Stories - Longest Kiss Ever
18 september 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
This week, Lena Olson is joined by Melissa Flores for a special episode of Smooch Fest we are calling, the Smooch Smackdown! In this episode, the gals compare multiple smooches between the power couples of the worldwide sitcom sensation, Friends (1994-2004). Who will emerge victorious? Ross and Rachel? Monica and Chandler? Listen and find out how Lena and Melissa judge the competition. You may get some fun behind the scenes tidbits as well. Lena also shares juicy details about the longest kiss ever recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records. Check it out! Lees meer
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Kissing Scenes:
Ross and Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVRmfWT84ME&t=13s
Monica and Chandler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRVueBoZjEA
Phoebe and Mike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awxZaqzp31w
Rachel and Joey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2dtMUGMEh4
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance acro…
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John Tucker Must Die! Animals Must Kiss! (with Ruby Kostur) - Lesbian Kissing Scenes in Teen Movies - Animal Kissing Facts - History of Kisses on Film
11 september 2025 · 50 min
Lena is joined by Ruby Kostur (Queer Matchmaker, Cat Mom) to talk about the kissing scene between Brittany Snow and Sophia Bush in the teen romp, John Tucker Must Die (2006). Ruby also tells Lena about her first kiss. Lena then shares her research into animals and if they kiss like humans. She shares perhaps a bit too much graphic information about the love lives of bonobos. Lastly, they learn about the first kiss recorded on film! You can’t call yourself a smooch expert unless you listen to this episode. Lees meer
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Kissing Scenes:
John Tucker Must Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHIg0d4KQMc
Edweard Muybridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avJQbyCo024
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual podcast featuring kisses across…
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Twilight & Lesbian Vampires (with Hayley Voland)
4 september 2025 · 59 min
Hayley Voland (Teacher, Hopeless Romantic) joins Lena to talk about the teen vampire phenomenon, Twilight, and the award-winning kiss between Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson). Hayley shares an interesting kissing story from her child acting days. They also discuss the history of women kissing each other on television and learn how shamefully recent that history is! You won’t want to miss this hard-hitting episode!Follow Hayley: Lees meer
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Kissing Scenes:
Twilight Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ployNasFqE
LA Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_VahScCt3Y
Relativity: https://youtu.be/PNFIgHP7osU?t=80
Willow and Tara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8PBME2FQgY
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual podcast featuring kisses across the straight, gay, and lesbian spectrum.
Learn about the science of kiss…
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10 Things I Hate About Pride & Prejudice (with Katie Chilson)
28 augustus 2025 · 42 min
Katie Chilson (Writer, Performer, Hot Person) joins Lena for this week’s episode of Smooch Fest. Katie shares her favorite smooch from the 1999 teen classic, 10 Things I Hate About You. They both compare notes on their first kiss stories. Lena and Katie also explore the two different endings to the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film. Listen for this deeply investigative conversation about smooches! Lees meer
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10 Things I Hate About You Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUCpIYN8UuU
Pride & Prejudice Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYuf9uwx8qsSmooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual podcast featuring kisses across the straight, gay, and lesbian spectrum.
Learn about the science of kissing from experts: do animals kiss, why do humans kiss? And historical kisses like the first recorded kiss on film,…
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NicOlandria & The Parent Trap (with Leah Pablo)
21 augustus 2025 · 37 min
Leah Pablo (Big Career Lady, Hot Person) joins Lena to share her favorite kiss in pop culture from The Parent Trap (1998). No one does it like Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson! They both reveal stories about their best and first kisses. Last but not least, Leah and Lena talk about the best couples ship in recent Love Island history: NicOlandria. Was it genuine sparks or just producer plotting? Listen to find out! Lees meer
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The Parent Trap kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nde5CMzdd0
NicOlandria kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcdinPapMZw
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual podcast featuring kisses across the straight, gay, and lesbian spectrum.
Learn about the science of kissing from experts: do animals kiss, why do humans kiss? And historical kisses like the first recorded kiss on film, and the f…
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New Girl & Kissless Twisters (with Vanessa Guerrero) - Most Romantic TV Kiss - Romance and Pop Culture - Kissing Scenes in Movies
14 augustus 2025 · 41 min
It’s the first episode of Smooch Fest! Vanessa Guerrero (Producer, Hot Person) joins Lena to talk about her favorite pop culture kiss: Nick & Jess from New Girl. The two of them share their best and worst kiss stories. They also discuss the controversial choice to cut out the kissing scene in the movie Twisters. You won’t want to miss this important conversation! Lees meer
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Nick and Jess Kiss:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBBU-Vs4fk&ab_channel=Hulu
Twisters Kiss:
https://www.tiktok.com/@popcture/video/7393882745656577323
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual podcast featuring kisses across the straight, gay, and lesbian spectrum.
Learn about the science of kissing from experts: do animals kiss, why do humans kiss? And historical kisses like the first recorded kiss on film, an…
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Smooch Fest Trailer
8 augustus 2025 · 2 min
Join host, Lena Olson, as she dives into the most iconic smooches in pop culture history. Each week, a guest brings their favorite smooch and they discuss why it is so impactful. Lees meer
The first episode of Season 1 releases on August 14th, so make sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast platform.
You can also watch video episodes on YouTube and follow updates on Instagram & Tiktok: ALL under the handle @smoochfestpod
Let's be smooch connoisseurs, shall we?
XOXO,
Lena
Smooch Fest is a biweekly podcast featuring film and television discussions about the most romantic kisses in pop culture. Each episode, Lena Olson is joined by guests to revisit the most famous onscreen kisses in film & television. Are you a millennial with 90s and 2000s nostalgia for romantic comedies, comfort watches, and goofy banter? We’ve got analysis about the cutest TV couples, what kisses reveal about relationship dynamics, and behind the scenes info you don’t want to miss!
Are you curious about the history of kissing, cultural kissing practices, and why people kiss in the first place? Lena shares the fascinating history behind the culture of kissing and courtship. Guests share personal relationship stories about their first kiss, advice for kissing techniques, and funny observations about humorous dating mishaps. Smooch Fest explores how kissing and romance is depicted across the spectrum of sexuality, culture, and gender. Lena shares details about queer television history, first gay onscreen kisses, and WLW romance across media. If it wasn’t clear, this is a bisexual podcast featuring kisses across the straight, gay, and lesbian spectrum.
Learn about the science of kissing from experts: do animals kiss, why do humans kiss? And historical kisses like the first recorded kiss on film, and the first interracial kiss on television.
Come for the timeless romance and scene study of the best kisses in pop cultural history. Stay for the feminist...