#097: When Harry Met Sally… with Dr. Jo
From One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez by Ryan Luis Rodriguez
May 10, 2026 · 51 min · Season 3 · Episode 97
About this episode
In this episode, Ryan and psychologist Dr. Jo discuss the film 'When Harry Met Sally…' and its cultural significance.
For our ninety-seventh episode, we’re joined by everyone’s favorite psychologist, Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast), for the second installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on his audio commentary (alongside another late great, Nora Ephron) for the platonic ideal rom-com: 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally…”. Among the things discussed: whether or not New York is a “Star Wars” planet, faking orgasms in front of one’s mother, comparisons to “Casablanca”, the magic of Barry Sonnenfeld, collaborations compared to an everything pizza, memorializing our bipolar princess Carrie Fisher, mastering the comedy cry, being fond of your depression, toting water bottles before it was cool, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sunset Blvd.” (1950), “American Movie” (1999), and “Thunderbolts*” (2025) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Luis Rodriguez
Guest: Dr. Jo
Topics covered
- romantic comedy
- film analysis
- psychology
- Rob Reiner
- New York
- pop culture
- mental health
Keywords
- When Harry Met Sally
- Rob Reiner
- Nora Ephron
- rom-com
- psychology
- film commentary
- Carrie Fisher
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- New York
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: One Track Mind, Someone's Favorite Productions
Books & works: When Harry Met Sally…, Felicity Was Here, Sunset Blvd., American Movie, Thunderbolts*, Casablanca
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