Romancing The Screen
Episodes
Yehuda Duenyas, Fellow Intimacy Coordinator
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Yehuda Duenyas back to the podcast! As an intimacy coordinator, director, and founder of CINTIMA, Yehuda joins Annie and Katherine to talk...
Discussing Intimacy Coordinator Headlines: Actors on Choosing ICs... or Not
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Romancing the Screen, Annie and Katherine dive into a few recent high-profile conversations about intimacy coordinators and what it...
Lucy Shapiro & Taylor Smith Giresi, Co-Founders of Covvier
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie and Katherine talk with Taylor Smith Giresi and Lucy Taylor, co-founders of Covvier, some of the best modesty garment makers in the entertainmen...
Costume Designer Kim Ngô
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk to costume designer Kim Ngô, one of our most requested interview topics, about the well-trafficked intersection between intimacy coord...
Actress June Squibb
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress June Squibb has been acting her whole life - "I never wanted to be an actress, I just was" - and she isn't stopping at age 95! Her n...
Intimacy Coordinators Unionize with SAG-AFTRA | A Special Episode!
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SURPRISE EPISODE & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTIn between seasons, Annie and Katherine are coming back to the mic to talk about a huge announcement, intimacy ...
That's A Wrap on Season 1! - Episode 20
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Annie and Katherine wrap up the first season of Romancing The Screen by talking about how far they've come in these 20 episodes, and what else ...
A Conversation with Alessa Carlino - Episode 19
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alessa Carlino is the director of Spam Risk and Going Home: Homelessness and the Resiliency of the Human Spirit, which has garnered several awards on ...
How Do Intimacy Coordinators Prep For A Scene? - Episode 18
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about how ICs work with actors before filming to make sure everyone is on the same page, but how exactly does that go? What are the one-o...
How Do You Get A Job As An Intimacy Coordinator? - Episode 17
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the need for IC's, but how are they hired, and how often? Is there a network of intimacy coordinators? Today, Annie, Rachel, and Katheri...
What Gear Do IC's Bring To Set? - Episode 16
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do IC's bring to set while working, and how is it beneficial? Do Makeup and Wardrobe not have everything they need? The answer is a little compli...
Why Have an IC on Set? - Episode 15
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do productions that don't use Intimacy Coordinators ever wish they had one in the middle of production? How do productions with ICs differ from ones w...
Intimacy Directing and Intimacy Coordination, What's The Difference? - Episode 14
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about Intimacy Coordinators and Intimacy Directors, but where exactly do these jobs differ? Are they done by the same person? Does the ex...
What Is A Closed Set? - Episode 13
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In previous episodes, we've referenced "closed sets" or "closing the set", but what does it mean, and how does it work? Does the Intimacy Coordinator ...
What Do We Wear On Set? - Episode 12
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a film or television set, is an Intimacy Coordinator seen as one of the "executive suits" or one of the "crew?" In this episode, Katherine, Rachel,...
Defining Some Common Terms - Episode 11
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel, Katherine, and Annie all sit down to expand upon some of the film production terms they've used in past episodes... and will definitely use in...
Actress Louise Barnes - Episode 10
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're delighted to talk with actress Louis Barnes!Louise has worked on many sets and has participated in numerous intimate scenes, with the majority o...
Filmmakers Amy & Richard Janes - Episode 9
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first pair of guests are Producers, Directors, and accomplished Filmmakers Richard & and Amy Janes! Annie and Katherine talk to Amy and Richard ab...
How Do I Become an Intimacy Coordinator? - Episode 8
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel and Annie discuss the path to becoming an IC... and if there's even a path in the first place! They also teach producer Adam about the differen...
Director Jann Turner - Episode 7
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're so happy to welcome Director Jann Turner to the podcast today!Katherine and Annie talk with Jann about her career, how Intimacy Coordinators can...
Director Brenna Malloy, Our First Guest - Episode 6
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're so excited to welcome director Brenna Malloy onto the podcast! Annie, Katherine, and Brenna discuss how intimacy coordination is approach...
Answering More Listener Questions, Part Two! - Episode 5
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel and Annie get into more of our listener-submitted questions. We would love to hear from you! Find us @RomancingTheScreenPod, or email us @Romac...
Answering Listener Questions, Part One of Many! - Episode 4
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annie and Katherine discuss a few of the questions we've received in the past few weeks since starting the podcast. If you'd like to submit a question...
When Do You Know You Need an Intimacy Coordinator on Set? - Episode 3
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When exactly is an intimacy coordinator brought on in the production process? When should they be brought onto a project? During casting? The day befo...
Intro Episode! - Episode 1
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode, Annie Spong, Katherine O'Keefe, and Rachel Lee Flesher begin to discuss what they do as Intimacy Coordinators, why they ...
The Benefits of Having an Intimacy Coordinator on Set (or not!) - Episode 2
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Your yes means nothing if you cannot say no." - Meshell Ndegeocello~Katherine, Rachel, and Annie start to delve into what happens when an intimacy co...