Jess Writes A Rom-Com

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

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode Fourteen - 'Audiobooks on speakerphone' with Mike Salisbury

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

    1h 18m

  2. 12/25/2025

    Episode Thirteen - 'cock-blocktopus' with Gillian Crosby

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

    1h 8m

  3. 12/18/2025

    Episode Twelve - 'Sorry, we've actually perfected cuisine' with Toni Lodge

    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.

    1h 19m

  4. 12/11/2025

    Episode Eleven - 'Bad Man, or Capitalist Pig?' with Bec Petraitis

    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.

    1h 11m

  5. 12/04/2025

    Episode Ten - 'Couldn't be me' with Jordan Barr

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

    1h 16m

  6. 11/27/2025

    Episode Nine - 'A Sydney 6.5' with Michelle Brasier

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

    1h 3m

  7. 11/20/2025

    Episode Eight - 'My housemates keep getting younger' with Urvi Majumdar

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

    1h 11m

  8. 11/13/2025

    Episode Seven - 'Fart Guitar' with Matt Stewart & Dave Warneke

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

    1h 20m
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jess Perkins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jess Perkins 2025
  • Show Website
    Jess Writes A Rom-Com

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