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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Directed by Donald Petrie•1h 56m•Published Feb 7, 2023•Episode length 2h 35m
Episode 160 - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
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Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson
Andie Anderson
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Benjamin Barry
Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn
Michelle Rubin
Annie Parisse
Annie Parisse
Jeannie Ashcroft
Adam Goldberg
Adam Goldberg
Tony
Thomas Lennon
Thomas Lennon
Thayer
Michael Michele
Michael Michele
Judy Spears
Shalom Harlow
Shalom Harlow
Judy Green
Robert Klein
Robert Klein
Phillip Warren
Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth
Lana Jong

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Overview

It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!

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Ladies of the world: Frost yourself. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we're taking gaslighting to a whole new level as we review "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" We're calling 'bullshit' in our 160th episode as we discuss: Georgia's legendary face blindness strikes again …

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Ladies of the world: Frost yourself.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we're taking gaslighting to a whole new level as we review "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" We're calling 'bullshit' in our 160th episode as we discuss:

  • Georgia's legendary face blindness strikes again
  • Why did Matthew McConaughey almost not get the role and who ultimately convinced him to take the part
  • We get into a battle of the sexes as we discuss: who's more guilty: Andie or Ben?
  • Where might you recognise Tony & Thayer from?
  • We discuss shellfish and our own experiences with them
  • We share some stories about speeding tickets
  • Ian provides a 2nd reading of the film that might just change your opinion of this film
  • Who is Felix actually and what's his role with the podcast
  • Why is Liam selling bootleg DVDs on the streets of Moscow
  • Ian rages against the podcast host that distributed The Resties
  • Ian also shares a story about trusting someone with the office phone number
  • Whether or not How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    4:30 - Reflections & Corrections
    20:20 - Shoutouts
    33:30 - Deep Dive
    1:55:30 - Endgame