Jess Writes A Rom-Com

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-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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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. 

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-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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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.

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-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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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. 

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-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/We have a playist to accompany the podcast: Apple Playlist Spotify Playlist To leave a voicemail, head to PatreonEmail Jess - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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. 

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-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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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. 

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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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. 

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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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. 

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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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. 

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 - jessperkinscomedy@gmail.comThis 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.