When Isabel Met Aviva

Isabel Thottam and Aviva Peltin

A podcast about romcoms, female-driven screenwriting, and breaking into the industry! Hosted by Isabel Thottam & Aviva Peltin.

  1. 3d ago

    7.1 - Aviva Optioned A Script!

    We're bacccccck! And we are kicking off season 7 with amazing news to share and celebrate: Aviva optioned her first script!!!!! How freaking cool is that?! Listen to this episode of the pod to hear all the deets that Aviva can *legally* share! Aviva's inspiring sale led us into a discussion about how we're like, actually on the path to becoming full-time writers!? Feel free to email us: ⁠whenisabelmetaviva@gmail.com⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin Aviva's Referral Link for Brick: https://www.getbrick.com/AVIVA83644

    1h 3m

  2. Jun 13

    Table Read: Twinsies

    Welcome to the second table read on the pod! This episode features a unique table read format. We are joined by six professional actors who read for the characters in Aviva’s Mary-Kate and Ashley-inspired romcom fan fiction script, TWINSIES. Logline: After their grandfather dies, two Millennial twins travel to his farm in Austria and find themselves transported to an alternate dimension — a tween movie set in 2002. MC LORIO: Nova  https://www.instagram.com/mclorio/ MONALISA LABRADOR: Leora https://www.instagram.com/monalisaaaaaaa/ KOLBY KING: Friedrich, Alexander  https://www.instagram.com/kolby_jacko/ NICK WRAY: Wolfgang, Frank, Hans, Jürgen, Edward, Mayor, Austrian Man 1, Security Guard 1, French Boys, Creepy Man, Man in an Apron, Last Man, Hippie, Crowd Member #1, Guest 4 https://www.instagram.com/nickalicious_cherub/ SUSANNAH STENGEL: Gertrude, Niko, Linda Park, Policewoman, Guest 1, Operator, Thief https://www.instagram.com/supsteng/ AVRA FRIEDMAN: Emilia, Chloe, Flower Seller, Mother, Nurse, Model 1, Guest 2, Airline Attendant, Hair Stylist, Cashier, Tween Girl, Owner, Little Boy, Event Organizer, Developer, Jailer, Butcher https://www.instagram.com/avrafriedman/ ISABEL: Megan-Ann, Tourist, Austrian Man 2, Security Guard 2, Guest 3, Model 2 Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads: @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

    2h 8m

  3. Season 7, Episode 1 Trailer

    Trailer: Twinsies Table Read

    A special episode of the pod is releasing on 6/13/26, which happens to be Mary-Kate and Ashley’s birthday! Isabel & Aviva are joined by six actors for a table read of Aviva’s Mary-Kate and Ashley-inspired romcom fan fiction script, TWINSIES (the same script Isabel read when they first connected on Twitter). Logline: After their grandfather dies, two Millennial twins travel to his farm in Austria and find themselves transported to an alternate dimension — a tween movie set in 2002. Subscribe to be notified when the episode releases on Saturday! Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads: @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

    3 min

  4. Apr 8

    6.10 - Writing A Romcom For Tubi (Interview with Maggie Hartmans)

    It's the last episode of Season 6 already!? We think it was Worth The Wait for this chat with Maggie Hartmans, a screenwriter who turned her passion into a career and sold her first movie to Tubi, a free streaming platform! Maggie joins us on the pod to tell us how she made her first movie, a rom-com, 'Worth the Wait' for Tubi!! Maggie shares her journey in screenwriting, the impact of the pandemic on her career, and her creative process. Watch Worth The Wait on Tubi for Free here: https://tubitv.com/movies/100039535/worth-the-wait Maggie’s Website: https://maggiehartmans.com/ Follow Maggie on Instagram: @maggiehartmans Feel free to email us: ⁠whenisabelmetaviva@gmail.com⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

    1h 10m

  5. Apr 1

    6.9 - The Reality of La La Land (Interview with Avra Friedman)

    In this candid, fun chat on the pod, Avra Friedman joins us to share her behind the scenes of her life in La La Land! You may recognize her from our table read of Isabel's script, Dating Zac Efron! We had such a good time chatting with Avra about the bizarre world of seat fillers at the Oscars to the secret joys and frustrations of being an actor, comedian, and aspiring writer in Hollywood. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to navigate LA’s acting scene, juggle stand-up gigs, or shop at the beloved health food store, Erewhon , then consider this episode your backstage pass! Avra’s Website: https://www.avra-friedman.com/ Follow Avra on Instagram: @avrafriedman Feel free to email us: ⁠whenisabelmetaviva@gmail.com⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

    1h 18m

  6. Mar 25

    6.8 - Ableism in Romcoms (Interview with Alys Murray)

    In this episode of the pod, we discuss ableism in romcoms with writer Alys Murray! Alys shares her journey from aspiring musical theater director to successful screenwriter and novelist. She discusses her work in rom-coms for Hallmark and Lifetime, the creative process behind her scripts, and her insights into the industry, including diversity initiatives and the art of the romcom! Alys's Website: https://alysmurray.com/about/o Follow Alys on Instagram: @writeralys Feel free to email us: ⁠whenisabelmetaviva@gmail.com⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

    1h 13m

  7. Mar 18

    6.7 - That Was So Romcom

    We're back with another yap on the pod! In this episode, we breakdown how Isabel’s new daily writing flow helped her finally finish a script, why she stopped stressing over perfect scenes, and her "dump draft" technique that keeps her writing consistent! Aviva shares her recent wins—including winning $500 in a romcom screenplay contest! Feel free to email us: ⁠whenisabelmetaviva@gmail.com⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

    48 min

  8. Feb 25

    6.6 - A Cinderella Story (Interview with Leigh Dunlap)

    We've got a super exciting episode of the pod today! We had the honor of chatting with screenwriter Leigh Dunlap, creator of the beloved film 'A Cinderella Story!!!' We shared and reflected on this iconic film's impact, particularly on both Aviva and Isabel's pre-teen years! Leigh shared some behind-the-scenes fun facts about the script's development, casting choices (we love you Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray), and the film's super fun premiere! She also shared some valuable advice for aspiring screenwriters navigating the complexities of the industry and the impact of AI on screenwriting. Leigh's Website: https://leighdunlapwrites.com/ Leigh's Instagram: @dunlapwrites Feel free to email us: ⁠whenisabelmetaviva@gmail.com⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

    1h 6m
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A podcast about romcoms, female-driven screenwriting, and breaking into the industry! Hosted by Isabel Thottam & Aviva Peltin.

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  • Creator
    Isabel Thottam and Aviva Peltin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Isabel Thottam and Aviva Peltin
  • Show Website
    When Isabel Met Aviva

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