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Jess Writes A Rom-Com

Jess Perkins
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedies
Materialists
The Apartment
Bend It Like Beckham
Harold and Maude
Billy Wilder
Jack Lemmon
Shirley Maclaine
Love
10 Things I Hate About You
Emily Henry
Cinephile
Suicide
Bridget Jones
Love Actually
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Romantic Comedy Tropes
Comedians
Groundhog Day

Jess Perkins loves Rom-Coms. So she’s going to write her own! On this new podcast, she will chat with comedians, writers, movie lovers and actors to get their insights into what makes a rom-com good. And by the end of the season, Jess will have written her very own rom-com.

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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...

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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.

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

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Recent Guests

Emily Henry
Author of the original novel, "People We Meet on Vacation"
Episode: Episode Seventeen - 'Accent on top' with Eleanor Stankiewicz
Gen Fricker
Comedian and cinephile
Episode: Episode Sixteen - 'My phone is my son' with Gen Fricker
Lizzy Hoo
A great stand-up comedian with her own podcast.
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Episode: Episode Fifteen - 'I have no dowry' with Lizzy Hoo
Gillian Crosby
Writer and producer based in Melbourne working on her own rom-com
Episode: Episode Thirteen - 'cock-blocktopus' with Gillian Crosby
Toni Lodge
Podcasting royalty and co-host of Toni and Ryan.
Toni and Ryan
Episode: Episode Twelve - 'Sorry, we've actually perfected cuisine' with Toni Lodge
Bec Petraitis
Comedian, writer, producer, and photographer
Episode: Episode Eleven - 'Bad Man, or Capitalist Pig?' with Bec Petraitis
Kirsty Webeck
Comedian and fan favorite from Do Go On
Episode: Episode Six - 'Pam Ballam' with Kirsty Webeck
Alexei Toliopoulos
Comedian, writer, and film critic
Episode: Episode Five - 'Sleepover with a CPAP machine' with Alexei Toliopoulos
Marcel Blanch-de Wilt
Comedian, improviser, and director
Episode: Episode Four - 'Do You Love Me?' with Marcel Blanch-de Wilt

Host

Jess Perkins
Jess Perkins is a comedian and the host of this rom-com exploration podcast. She has a passion for storytelling and engaging discussions about romantic narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • New parasocial relationship podcast

    Like sitting down to listen to an interesting conversation between good friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucyoh92
    Australia16 days ago
  • Absolutely love Jess Perkins and this pod!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jms
    a month ago
  • I'm TOTALLY objective and this is good so whatever.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kade
    2 months ago
  • Jess smashes it out of the park again

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jack Lego
    2 months ago
  • New favorite!

    This is my new favorite pod and I am so excited to listen each week. I am a long time DGO listener so I already love Jess and the conversations are so funny and organic. Proud to be a rom-communist!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nerd4life88
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans love the engaging and humorous conversations centered around romantic comedies.
Reviews frequently mention the fun and lively atmosphere created by the host and guests.
The host's background in comedy greatly enhances the quality and charm of the dialogue, contributing positively to audience engagement.
Listeners feel that the podcast addresses romantic narratives in a refreshing and insightful manner, making them feel connected.
Listeners appreciate the casual, relatable style of discussions, providing both entertainment and thoughtful insights.

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Episode Six - 'Pam Ballam' with Kirsty Webeck
Q: If you're casting yourself in a rom-com, what character are you playing?
Kirsty identifies as the goofy sidekick who is funny and attractive but not the main character.

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2. Gen Fricker
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