Jess Writes A Rom-Com
Jess Perkins loves rom-coms, so she's setting out to write her own. In each episode, she talks to comedians, writers, movie lovers and actors to get their insights into what makes a good romantic comedy. By the end of the season, Jess will have written her very own rom-com.
Episodes
Episode Thirty - 'Two Doors Down' ; A rom-com radioplay
It's finally here! The season finale of Jess Writes A Rom-Com. The rom-com has been written, and named after a Dolly Parton song, of course. CAST:Eleanor Stankiewicz - Daisy Alexei Toliopoulos - Will Danielle Walker - Pam Annie Lumsden - Skye Charlie Lewin - Daryl / Gavin / Teen Jess Perkins - the narrator Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podca
Episode Twenty-Nine - Jess ACTUALLY Writes A Rom-Com
The penultimate episode of Jess Writes A Rom-Com, in which Jess gives you a look into the writing process. 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
Episode Twenty-Eight -'Wet; Imperative' with Gill Cosgriff
Full name girls, Jess Perkins and Gill Cosgriff, discuss the importance of being wet. They also discuss nautral fibers, thrush, and McConaughey's jawline. 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: htt
BONUS- Behind the scenes ep #2 - Walk the dog
Jess takes advantage of living with a novelist, and kills two birds with one stone - take the dog for a walk, AND pick your husband's brain for ideas. If you don't want to risk spoilers, skip these bonus episodes and come back to them once the rom-com is complete! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Twenty-Seven - 'Reincarnation of Macaulay Culkin (but he's still alive)' with Bec Petraitis
Bec is back, and stronger than ever! Jess and Bec talk about Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and also good kisses, Dylan O'Brien, movies they are nostalgic for, and a common word Bec can't remember. 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:/
BONUS - Behind the scenes ep #1 ; The brainstorm
Taking you behind the scenes of the writing process, Jess takes a bunch of suggestions from JWARC listeners and plays around with how those ideas can fit in to the finish product. If you don't want to risk any spoilers, skip these bonus episodes and come back to them once the rom-com is complete :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Twenty-Six - 'Slingshot in your back pocket' with Danielle Walker
Jess and Danielle talk about He's Just Not That Into You, and also how they met, and how young they still look. 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
Episode Twenty-Five - 'I'm a personality hire' with Mish Wittrup
Highly requested return guest, Mish Wittrup, joins us again this week. Mish talks about millenial fashion, being a personality hire, being single in her late 30's... oh and a movie. 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.
Episode Twenty-Four - 'And I love that for her' with Chloe Elisabeth Wilson
Author Chloe Elizabeth Wilson joins Jess to talk about the weird and sexy 2002 erotic romantic comedy drama, Secretary. Check out Chloe's debut novel, Rytual. 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:
Episode Twenty-Three - '1+2=3!' with Cameron James
Cameron James joins Jess to talk about The Wedding Singer, but also about how beautiful Adam Sandler is, and how invested in the Sandler family Cam is. 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:
Episode Twenty-Two - 'putting that chemical on the map!' with Charlie Lewin
Jess and Charlie discuss the modern classic, Legally Blonde, and how the film's message still absolutely slaps today!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 Kn
Episode Twenty-One - 'Isn't this supposed to be the most magical night of my life?" with Lena Moon
Jess and Lena get into a movie that has come up many times on this pod, as an example of 'movies that haven't aged well'. And Lena shares some of her own High School trauma, which Jess laughs at a lot. 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:
Episode Twenty - 'The Fight Club of Rom-Coms' with AJ
Jess and AJ discuss 500 Days of Summer, which AJ describes as 'the Fight Club of Rom-Coms'. 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:
Episode Nineteen - 'This guy sounds like he's pissing' with Aden Simpson
It's Nepotism Week on JWARC, as Jess brings her real life husband into the podcast studio! It's okay though, because Aden is a writer AND is forced to watch a lot of rom-coms with Jess, so actually he's very qualified for this podcast. 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. Ch
Episode Eighteen - 'The big set in the sky' with Frankie McNair
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
Episode Seventeen - 'Accent on top' with Eleanor Stankiewicz
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: http
Episode Sixteen - 'My phone is my son' with Gen Fricker
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://p
Episode Fifteen - 'I have no dowry' with Lizzy Hoo
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
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.a
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.acas
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-onBook Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatWho Knew It
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: ht
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 yo
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
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: h
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 ou
Episode Six - 'Pam Ballam' with Kirsty Webeck
Kirsty Webeck joins us this week, to talk about 10 Things I Hate About You, but also about meme's that make us cry, maths that hurts our brains, and who opens the jars in our households. 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.a
Episode Five - 'Sleepover with a CPAP machine' with Alexei Toliopoulos
Comedian, podcaster and film nerd, Alexei Toliopoulos joins Jess this week to talk about his love of rom-coms, and introduces Jess to a movie she likely never would have seen otherwise - 1971's Harold and Maude. 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:
Episode Four - 'Do You Love Me?' with Marcel Blanch-de Wilt
On this episode, Marcel brings us a rom-com classic (it's black and white!) The Apartment (1960). We talk about Films (with a capital F), ruining movies for ourselves, and we ask the important question ... do you love me? 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 h
Episode Three - 'Every tooth I've ever had' with Mish Wittrup
This week, Mish Wittrup joins me to talk about a classic rom-com, When Harry Met Sally. We also talk about our love of bloopers, problematic storylines, and every tooth I've ever had. 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.acas
Episode Two - 'Women of a certain age' with Eleanor Stankiewicz
It's week two of the new podcast, and we're getting stuck into a new type of rom-com - books! Jess is joined by Eleanor Stankiewicz to talk about their shared love of Emily Henry books, but also about imdb, being women of a certain age, and the sheer volume of voice notes they send to each other. Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz shows
Episode One - 'We'd root once' with Rhys Nicholson
Welcome to a brand new podcast! For our first episode, Jess Perkins is joined by comedian Rhys Nicholson to discuss one of Rhys' favourite rom-coms, Groundhog Day. We also talk about what we would get up to in a timeloop situation, and to no one's surprise, it descends into chaos almost immediately.Jess Writes a Rom-Com is part of the Do Go On Network of podcasts, so if you like books or quiz show
TRAILER - Jess Writes A Rom-Com!
From Do Go On comes a brand new podcast! Join Jess Perkins as she attempts to write an original rom-com! She'll chat to her fellow comedians and movie lovers about what makes a good rom-com, and then she'll put all of that knowledge towards making her very own! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
