
Episode Thirteen - 'cock-blocktopus' with Gillian Crosby
25/12/2025 | 1h 8 mins.
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-onBook Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatWho 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 PatreonEmail Jess - [email protected] show is edited and produced by Jess PerkinsTheme music is by Jam NawazLogo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie ElinorVideo 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.

Episode Twelve - 'Sorry, we've actually perfected cuisine' with Toni Lodge
18/12/2025 | 1h 19 mins.
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-onBook Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatWho 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 PatreonEmail Jess - [email protected] show is edited and produced by Jess PerkinsTheme music is by Jam NawazLogo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie ElinorVideo 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.

Episode Eleven - 'Bad Man, or Capitalist Pig?' with Bec Petraitis
11/12/2025 | 1h 11 mins.
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-onBook Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatWho 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 PatreonEmail Jess - [email protected] show is edited and produced by Jess PerkinsTheme music is by Jam NawazLogo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie ElinorVideo 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.

Episode Ten - 'Couldn't be me' with Jordan Barr
04/12/2025 | 1h 15 mins.
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-onBook Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatWho 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 PatreonEmail Jess - [email protected] show is edited and produced by Jess PerkinsTheme music is by Jam NawazLogo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie ElinorVideo 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.

Episode Nine - 'A Sydney 6.5' with Michelle Brasier
27/11/2025 | 1h 3 mins.
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-onBook Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatWho 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 PatreonEmail Jess - [email protected] show is edited and produced by Jess PerkinsTheme music is by Jam NawazLogo and artwork by an amazing artist and graphic designer Sophie ElinorVideo 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.



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