The Notebook (2004) Deep Dive — Did Allie Choose Right?
The Notebook (2004) Deep Dive — Did Allie Choose Right?  
Podcast: Previously On with Jillian Bonanne
Published On: Thu Oct 02 2025
Description: In this week's podcast, fangirl Jillian and her husband Tyler dive into the timeless romance of The Notebook. (SPOILERS for the 2004 movie The Notebook)It's Tyler's first time watching this classic and he's got some crazy theories! From its cultural impact to the unforgettable love story at its core, they discuss everything that makes this film iconic. We break down character dynamics (including Ryan Gosling's beard), love triangles (was James Marsden the right choice?!), kisses in the rain, and the emotional weight of Noah and Allie’s journey that still hits today. Jillian's got behind-the-scenes trivia about casting, auditions, and the real-life chemistry between Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. There's plenty of nostalgia and surprising revelations as we remember why The Notebook still makes us swoon today.MTV Best Kiss win for Rachel McAdams & Ryan Gosling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGle4xRNPSMBritney Spears The Notebook audition: https://www.reddit.com/r/BritneySpears/comments/17em6rb/the_daily_mail_has_released_britneys_previously/00:00:00 Reenactment of "It still isn't over" rain kiss00:01:29 Introduction to Previously On Podcast00:02:46 First time watch review00:03:30 Sleepover movie and box office00:07:07 The Summer I Turned Pretty connections00:14:47 Did Allie pick the right man?00:20:32 Is this a great love triangle?00:21:52 Top 5 surprises watching for the first time00:22:26 Old Allie00:26:09 James Marsden is in this?00:30:45 Scruffy Ryan Gosling00:34:45 Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling chemistry00:35:40 Behind the scenes tension00:38:41 MTV Movie Award winner for Best Kiss00:42:27 Old Noah00:48:04 Fin is just gone00:49:34 Cameo from One Tree Hill dad Dan Scott (Paul Johansson)00:50:45 Britney Spears, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Steven Spielberg00:54:48 Ryan Gosling method acting00:56:31 Rachel McAdams amazing 2004 thru 2005 movies00:59:05 Tyler's fan theory conspiracies about The Notebook01:04:54 Nicholas Sparks books01:07:12 Was Noah coming on too strong at first?01:10:54 Lying down in the street01:12:47 Was Allie's mom a psycho?01:16:16 Tough beat for Martha01:18:49 Lon wasn't mad?01:20:36 Allie and Noah in WWII01:22:16 MTV Movie and Teen Choice Awards01:24:16 If she's a bird, what would you be?01:25:03 Rain scene kiss01:26:40 The Notebook final thoughtsBuy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠