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]]> true Do Go On Media info+68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340@mg-eu.acast.com 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 jess-writes-a-rom-com episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1758091764247-23609f96-61b5-4551-ac90-f8be9b394bb5.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com Jess Writes A Rom-Com <![CDATA[Episode Twenty-Seven - 'Reincarnation of Macaulay Culkin (but he's still alive)' with Bec Petraitis ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:12:04 69ca4fd198052f52e8a690c0 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-seven-reincarnation-of-macaulay-culkin-but-he 69ca4fd198052f52e8a690c0 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-seven-reincarnation-of-macaulay-culkin-but-he full Bec is back, and stronger than ever! Jess and Bec talk about Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and also good kisses, Dylan O'Brien, movies they are nostalgic for, and a common word Bec can't remember.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


I have created a playlist of rom-com songs:

Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to SpeakPipe


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> Bec is back, and stronger than ever! Jess and Bec talk about Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and also good kisses, Dylan O'Brien, movies they are nostalgic for, and a common word Bec can't remember.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


I have created a playlist of rom-com songs:

Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to SpeakPipe


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> BONUS - Behind the scenes ep #1 ; The brainstorm BONUS - Behind the scenes ep #1 ; The brainstorm Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT 23:54 69c61c7bb991732771ac6699 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/bonus-behind-the-scenes-ep-1-the-brainstorm 69c61c7bb991732771ac6699 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 bonus-behind-the-scenes-ep-1-the-brainstorm bonus Taking you behind the scenes of the writing process, Jess takes a bunch of suggestions from JWARC listeners and plays around with how those ideas can fit in to the finish product.


If you don't want to risk any spoilers, skip these bonus episodes and come back to them once the rom-com is complete :)

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]]> Taking you behind the scenes of the writing process, Jess takes a bunch of suggestions from JWARC listeners and plays around with how those ideas can fit in to the finish product.


If you don't want to risk any spoilers, skip these bonus episodes and come back to them once the rom-com is complete :)

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twenty-Six - 'Slingshot in your back pocket' with Danielle Walker ]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:18:08 69c1d30462f6c66afed974d8 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-six-slingshot-in-your-back-pocket-with-daniel 69c1d30462f6c66afed974d8 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-six-slingshot-in-your-back-pocket-with-daniel full Jess and Danielle talk about He's Just Not That Into You, and also how they met, and how young they still look.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Jess and Danielle talk about He's Just Not That Into You, and also how they met, and how young they still look.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twenty-Five - 'I'm a personality hire' with Mish Wittrup ]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:16:11 69b796710e4c6e732020a96f true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-five-im-a-personality-hire-with-mish-wittrup 69b796710e4c6e732020a96f 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-five-im-a-personality-hire-with-mish-wittrup full Highly requested return guest, Mish Wittrup, joins us again this week. Mish talks about millenial fashion, being a personality hire, being single in her late 30's... oh and a movie.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> Highly requested return guest, Mish Wittrup, joins us again this week. Mish talks about millenial fashion, being a personality hire, being single in her late 30's... oh and a movie.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twenty-Four - 'And I love that for her' with Chloe Elisabeth Wilson ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:38:15 69b0e101fd2a350ef0cd8a5e true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-four-and-i-love-that-for-her-with-chloe-eliza 69b0e101fd2a350ef0cd8a5e 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-four-and-i-love-that-for-her-with-chloe-eliza full Author Chloe Elizabeth Wilson joins Jess to talk about the weird and sexy 2002 erotic romantic comedy drama, Secretary.


Check out Chloe's debut novel, Rytual.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 

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]]> Author Chloe Elizabeth Wilson joins Jess to talk about the weird and sexy 2002 erotic romantic comedy drama, Secretary.


Check out Chloe's debut novel, Rytual.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twenty-Three - '1+2=3!' with Cameron James ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:23:36 69a6ba3320f5582da0e40638 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-three-123-with-cameron-james 69a6ba3320f5582da0e40638 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-three-123-with-cameron-james full Cameron James joins Jess to talk about The Wedding Singer, but also about how beautiful Adam Sandler is, and how invested in the Sandler family Cam is.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Cameron James joins Jess to talk about The Wedding Singer, but also about how beautiful Adam Sandler is, and how invested in the Sandler family Cam is.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twenty-Two - 'putting that chemical on the map!' with Charlie Lewin ]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:00:52 699e69c017be1e3994d99d63 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-two-putting-that-chemical-on-the-map-with-cha 699e69c017be1e3994d99d63 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-two-putting-that-chemical-on-the-map-with-cha full Jess and Charlie discuss the modern classic, Legally Blonde, and how the film's message still absolutely slaps today!


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> Jess and Charlie discuss the modern classic, Legally Blonde, and how the film's message still absolutely slaps today!


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twenty-One - 'Isn't this supposed to be the most magical night of my life?" with Lena Moon]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:39:30 69951fb56415006ed24d1c26 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-one-isnt-this-supposed-to-be-the-most-magical 69951fb56415006ed24d1c26 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-one-isnt-this-supposed-to-be-the-most-magical full Jess and Lena get into a movie that has come up many times on this pod, as an example of 'movies that haven't aged well'. And Lena shares some of her own High School trauma, which Jess laughs at a lot.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> Jess and Lena get into a movie that has come up many times on this pod, as an example of 'movies that haven't aged well'. And Lena shares some of her own High School trauma, which Jess laughs at a lot.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twenty - 'The Fight Club of Rom-Coms' with AJ ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:21:06 698bcb695e0cb52f15d20992 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twenty-the-fight-club-of-rom-coms-with-aj 698bcb695e0cb52f15d20992 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twenty-the-fight-club-of-rom-coms-with-aj full Jess and AJ discuss 500 Days of Summer, which AJ describes as 'the Fight Club of Rom-Coms'.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


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]]> Jess and AJ discuss 500 Days of Summer, which AJ describes as 'the Fight Club of Rom-Coms'.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Episode Nineteen - 'This guy sounds like he's pissing' with Aden Simpson ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:19:16 6981858519ef991f7380bc89 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-nineteen-this-guy-sounds-like-hes-pissing-with-aden 6981858519ef991f7380bc89 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-nineteen-this-guy-sounds-like-hes-pissing-with-aden full It's Nepotism Week on JWARC, as Jess brings her real life husband into the podcast studio! It's okay though, because Aden is a writer AND is forced to watch a lot of rom-coms with Jess, so actually he's very qualified for this podcast.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> It's Nepotism Week on JWARC, as Jess brings her real life husband into the podcast studio! It's okay though, because Aden is a writer AND is forced to watch a lot of rom-coms with Jess, so actually he's very qualified for this podcast.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Eighteen - 'The big set in the sky' with Frankie McNair ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:18:36 6978364d9bc4db983b34541e false https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-eighteen-the-big-set-in-the-sky-with-frankie-mcnair 6978364d9bc4db983b34541e 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-eighteen-the-big-set-in-the-sky-with-frankie-mcnair full Frankie McNair is in the pod studio this week, bringing us back to Forgetting Sarah Marshall. But also, Jess and Frankie pitch some ideas for an indie film that will really hit you in the heart...


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Frankie McNair is in the pod studio this week, bringing us back to Forgetting Sarah Marshall. But also, Jess and Frankie pitch some ideas for an indie film that will really hit you in the heart...


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Seventeen - 'Accent on top' with Eleanor Stankiewicz]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:30:29 6965aab888da0c07c1b0299d true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-seventeen-accent-on-top-with-eleanor-stankiewicz 6965aab888da0c07c1b0299d 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-seventeen-accent-on-top-with-eleanor-stankiewicz full Our first repeat guest is Eleanor Stankiewicz, who returns to talk about the film adaptation of Emily Henry's book 'People We Meet on Vacation'. We also talk accents, celebrity crushes, and snacks.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.



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]]> Our first repeat guest is Eleanor Stankiewicz, who returns to talk about the film adaptation of Emily Henry's book 'People We Meet on Vacation'. We also talk accents, celebrity crushes, and snacks.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Sixteen - 'My phone is my son' with Gen Fricker]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:17:09 695cd1a8cff5303b49e01b0a false https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-sixteen-my-phone-is-my-son-with-gen-fricker 695cd1a8cff5303b49e01b0a 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-sixteen-my-phone-is-my-son-with-gen-fricker full Jess and Gen are former radio professionals, and you won't be able to tell at all.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Jess and Gen are former radio professionals, and you won't be able to tell at all.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Fifteen - 'I have no dowry' with Lizzy Hoo ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:11:52 695ca21aa86c76a871aa85ea true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-fifteen-i-have-no-dowry-with-lizzy-hoo 695ca21aa86c76a871aa85ea 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-fifteen-i-have-no-dowry-with-lizzy-hoo full Comedian Lizzy Hoo joins Jess to discuss Materialists, a movie that seemed to divide TikTok in 2025.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


We have a playist to accompany the podcast:

Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> Comedian Lizzy Hoo joins Jess to discuss Materialists, a movie that seemed to divide TikTok in 2025.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


We have a playist to accompany the podcast:

Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Fourteen - 'Audiobooks on speakerphone' with Mike Salisbury ]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT 1:17:36 6944d74cf13209aaa30dea83 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-fourteen-audiobooks-on-speakerphone-with-mike-salisb 6944d74cf13209aaa30dea83 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-fourteen-audiobooks-on-speakerphone-with-mike-salisb full A new year, a new podcast episode! Jess is joined by her dear friend Mike Salisbury, to discuss Notting Hill, meeting each other at Uni, and how a Julia Roberts movie ruined Mike's life.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> A new year, a new podcast episode! Jess is joined by her dear friend Mike Salisbury, to discuss Notting Hill, meeting each other at Uni, and how a Julia Roberts movie ruined Mike's life.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Thirteen - 'cock-blocktopus' with Gillian Crosby ]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:08:03 693e6b219bb376c45dd37542 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-thirteen-cock-blocktopus-with-gillian-crosby 693e6b219bb376c45dd37542 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-thirteen-cock-blocktopus-with-gillian-crosby full It's the day after Christmas, and we're all a little dusty. So let's sit back and relax with some early 2000's nostalgia - we're talking about Love Actually, AND Bend It Like Beckham.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> It's the day after Christmas, and we're all a little dusty. So let's sit back and relax with some early 2000's nostalgia - we're talking about Love Actually, AND Bend It Like Beckham.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Twelve - 'Sorry, we've actually perfected cuisine' with Toni Lodge ]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:19:28 693bf369f817d7dbe84957b3 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-twelve-sorry-weve-actually-perfected-cuisine-with-to 693bf369f817d7dbe84957b3 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-twelve-sorry-weve-actually-perfected-cuisine-with-to full Podcast royalty joins Jess this week - the wonderful Toni Lodge comes in to the studio for a Christmas special!


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> Podcast royalty joins Jess this week - the wonderful Toni Lodge comes in to the studio for a Christmas special!


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Episode Eleven - 'Bad Man, or Capitalist Pig?' with Bec Petraitis ]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:11:15 6937f68a697783f6777714dd true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-eleven-bad-man-or-capitalist-pig-with-bec-petraitis 6937f68a697783f6777714dd 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-eleven-bad-man-or-capitalist-pig-with-bec-petraitis full This week, Jess and her guest, Bec Petraitis, discuss You've Got Mail. But they also discuss missing Borders, what Bec would do if she was rich, and how they both give pretty bad relationship advice.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> This week, Jess and her guest, Bec Petraitis, discuss You've Got Mail. But they also discuss missing Borders, what Bec would do if she was rich, and how they both give pretty bad relationship advice.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Episode Ten - 'Couldn't be me' with Jordan Barr ]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:15:32 6923daba53b254a538e8d137 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-ten-couldnt-be-me-with-jordan-barr 6923daba53b254a538e8d137 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-ten-couldnt-be-me-with-jordan-barr full Comedian, actor, radio presenter and podcast Jordan Barr joins Jess this week to talk about Wimbeldon (the movie, not the tournament). Jordan pitches a very specific idea for a rom-com, based on her own experience working at a tennis tournament.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Comedian, actor, radio presenter and podcast Jordan Barr joins Jess this week to talk about Wimbeldon (the movie, not the tournament). Jordan pitches a very specific idea for a rom-com, based on her own experience working at a tennis tournament.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Nine - 'A Sydney 6.5' with Michelle Brasier ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:03:03 6923d5c69274ead23cc39cc0 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-nine-a-sydney-65-with-michelle-brasier 6923d5c69274ead23cc39cc0 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-nine-a-sydney-65-with-michelle-brasier full Michelle Brasier is currently starring as Kit de Luca in the Australian stage adaptation of Pretty Woman: The Musical, so it would be WILD of us not to talk about it! We also chat about reddit, Bridesmaids, buying apartments and women being gross.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Michelle Brasier is currently starring as Kit de Luca in the Australian stage adaptation of Pretty Woman: The Musical, so it would be WILD of us not to talk about it! We also chat about reddit, Bridesmaids, buying apartments and women being gross.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Eight - 'My housemates keep getting younger' with Urvi Majumdar ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:10:31 691ac141e42e3466f2f5c5f6 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-eight-24-year-olds-who-respect-their-elders-with-urv 691ac141e42e3466f2f5c5f6 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-eight-24-year-olds-who-respect-their-elders-with-urv full








We jump in to the Bridget Jones universe this week, with comedian and writer Urvi Majumdar. We talk about dating, feeling left behind, how good it is to be 24, and the rom-com tropes we love and hate.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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We jump in to the Bridget Jones universe this week, with comedian and writer Urvi Majumdar. We talk about dating, feeling left behind, how good it is to be 24, and the rom-com tropes we love and hate.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Seven - 'Fart Guitar' with Matt Stewart & Dave Warneke ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:20:03 69157f8ca17ebcde88330083 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-seven-fart-guitar-with-matt-stewart-dave-warneke 69157f8ca17ebcde88330083 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-seven-fart-guitar-with-matt-stewart-dave-warneke full Jess is joined by her Do Go On co-hosts, Matt Stewart and Dave Warneke, to discuss what does and doesn't count as a rom-com. The trio talk about Crazy Stupid Love, and have a brainstorming session about Jess' future rom-com.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Jess is joined by her Do Go On co-hosts, Matt Stewart and Dave Warneke, to discuss what does and doesn't count as a rom-com. The trio talk about Crazy Stupid Love, and have a brainstorming session about Jess' future rom-com.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Apple Playlist 

Spotify Playlist 


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Six - 'Pam Ballam' with Kirsty Webeck ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:23:21 690c7a332f5fdede34775a08 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-six-pam-ballam-with-kirsty-webeck 690c7a332f5fdede34775a08 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-six-pam-ballam-with-kirsty-webeck full Kirsty Webeck joins us this week, to talk about 10 Things I Hate About You, but also about meme's that make us cry, maths that hurts our brains, and who opens the jars in our households.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> Kirsty Webeck joins us this week, to talk about 10 Things I Hate About You, but also about meme's that make us cry, maths that hurts our brains, and who opens the jars in our households.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Five - 'Sleepover with a CPAP machine' with Alexei Toliopoulos]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:11:59 68f87463b24744dd48380ad3 false https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-five-sleepover-with-a-cpap-machine-with-alexei-tolio 68f87463b24744dd48380ad3 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-five-sleepover-with-a-cpap-machine-with-alexei-tolio full Comedian, podcaster and film nerd, Alexei Toliopoulos joins Jess this week to talk about his love of rom-coms, and introduces Jess to a movie she likely never would have seen otherwise - 1971's Harold and Maude.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


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]]> Comedian, podcaster and film nerd, Alexei Toliopoulos joins Jess this week to talk about his love of rom-coms, and introduces Jess to a movie she likely never would have seen otherwise - 1971's Harold and Maude.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Four - 'Do You Love Me?' with Marcel Blanch-de Wilt ]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:14:17 68f59ebf842e1823cc166d74 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-four-do-you-love-me-with-marcel-blanch-de-wilt 68f59ebf842e1823cc166d74 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-four-do-you-love-me-with-marcel-blanch-de-wilt full On this episode, Marcel brings us a rom-com classic (it's black and white!) The Apartment (1960). We talk about Films (with a capital F), ruining movies for ourselves, and we ask the important question ... do you love me?


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> On this episode, Marcel brings us a rom-com classic (it's black and white!) The Apartment (1960). We talk about Films (with a capital F), ruining movies for ourselves, and we ask the important question ... do you love me?


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


To leave a voicemail, head to Patreon


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Three - 'Every tooth I've ever had' with Mish Wittrup]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:09:56 68ec93d5ef7cfb1e14cf0689 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-three-every-tooth-ive-ever-had-with-mish-wittr 68ec93d5ef7cfb1e14cf0689 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-three-every-tooth-ive-ever-had-with-mish-wittr full This week, Mish Wittrup joins me to talk about a classic rom-com, When Harry Met Sally. We also talk about our love of bloopers, problematic storylines, and every tooth I've ever had.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> This week, Mish Wittrup joins me to talk about a classic rom-com, When Harry Met Sally. We also talk about our love of bloopers, problematic storylines, and every tooth I've ever had.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode Two - 'Women of a certain age' with Eleanor Stankiewicz]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:18:26 68e34b5a2298c9c49df627c0 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-two-women-of-a-certain-age-with-eleanor-stankiewicz 68e34b5a2298c9c49df627c0 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-two-women-of-a-certain-age-with-eleanor-stankiewicz full It's week two of the new podcast, and we're getting stuck into a new type of rom-com - books! Jess is joined by Eleanor Stankiewicz to talk about their shared love of Emily Henry books, but also about imdb, being women of a certain age, and the sheer volume of voice notes they send to each other.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


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]]> It's week two of the new podcast, and we're getting stuck into a new type of rom-com - books! Jess is joined by Eleanor Stankiewicz to talk about their shared love of Emily Henry books, but also about imdb, being women of a certain age, and the sheer volume of voice notes they send to each other.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/


Email Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.com


This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Episode One - 'We'd root once' with Rhys Nicholson ]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMT 1:06:38 68da714a730cf5a7476a22d6 true https://shows.acast.com/jess-writes-a-rom-com/episodes/episode-one-no-tragic-characters-with-rhys-nicholson 68da714a730cf5a7476a22d6 68ca5a065b840135eaa0b340 episode-one-no-tragic-characters-with-rhys-nicholson full Welcome to a brand new podcast! For our first episode, Jess Perkins is joined by comedian Rhys Nicholson to discuss one of Rhys' favourite rom-coms, Groundhog Day. We also talk about what we would get up to in a timeloop situation, and to no one's surprise, it descends into chaos almost immediately.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/



This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins. 


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


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]]> Welcome to a brand new podcast! For our first episode, Jess Perkins is joined by comedian Rhys Nicholson to discuss one of Rhys' favourite rom-coms, Groundhog Day. We also talk about what we would get up to in a timeloop situation, and to no one's surprise, it descends into chaos almost immediately.


Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows or learning while laughing, we have a podcast for you. 

Check them out here: 

Do Go On: https://shows.acast.com/do-go-on

Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheat

Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/

Prime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/

Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/



This show is edited and produced by Jess Perkins. 


Theme music is by Jam Nawaz


Logo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie Elinor


Video editing by Connor Schmidt  


Set design by Ella Lawry 


We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join Jess Perkins as she attempts to write an original rom-com! She'll chat to her fellow comedians and movie lovers about what makes a good rom-com, and then she'll put all of that knowledge towards making her very own!

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]]> From Do Go On comes a brand new podcast!


Join Jess Perkins as she attempts to write an original rom-com! She'll chat to her fellow comedians and movie lovers about what makes a good rom-com, and then she'll put all of that knowledge towards making her very own!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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