DefLove

In our final guest episode (and final episode in general) we speak with Juliette Verrengia, who works in the Office of Sexual and Interpersonal Wellness at Pace University. In this interview we end the DefLove series talking about love, consent, and how to examine your own relationships to ensure they're healthy. Below are some resources for sexual assault survivors or people who wish to educate themselves further:National Sexual Assault Hotline:1-800-656-4673RAINN (they run the first hotline):http://www.rainn.orgNational Sexual Assault Hotline:1-800-799-7223Crisis Text Line:Text 741-741Thank you for listening to the DefLove series. This goodbye may not be final, so stick around.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128

To kick off our guest artist series, we have Paul Guzzone! He's a composer, singer, bassist, producer, and musical director! He also is co-owner of a production company named Triple Z Music and an adjunct professor teaching the history of rock music and the business of entertainment at Pace University. In our interview we discuss how Paul got involved in music, and how his love of it has grown to include producing and teaching. We also hear about his single "Radio Waves" which is available on most streaming services and on his website, paulguzzone.com, where you can find even more of his work.Find us on these platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128

Mary has her sights set on the future, with no time for high school romance. When she transfers to an arts school for her senior year she expects career success, but instead finds herself with a crush. Will she let herself learn what love is?Actors (in order of appearance):MARY/NARRATOR: Abi ShorterSCARLETT: Aiyana RadcliffELEN: Becca YiBENNY: Julen Barini-BrownELI/DIRECTOR: Jordan RashdanDAKOTA: Kayla MyersMRS. JONES: Jay HorhnMusic Production and Guitar by Christopher AlvordSongs (in order of appearance):Tongue Tied by GrouploveAlrighty Aphrodite by Peach PitFind us on these platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DESCRIPTION AND DEPICTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, ANOREXIA, AND SELF HARM. IF ANY OF THESE TOPICS ARE TROUBLING TO YOU WE STRONGLY RECCOMEND NOT LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE. THIS IS A STORY OF WHAT LOVE IS NOT. After being kicked from her class dance recital, Willow finds a job working with a senior boy named Marcus. As she grapples with self-image she seeks validation and what she thinks is love. Actors (in order of appearance):SHILOH: Cora Therber (they/them)WILLOW/NARRATOR: Abi ShorterMARCUS: Jordan RashdanSOPHIA: Jay HorhnISABELLA: Becca YiCHARLOTTE: Bella AshtonAMANDA: Kalina WalaskiSongs (in order of appearance):Lipstick Coffee by Leagues, Thad CockrellSleeping Powder by GorillazAqualung by Jethro TullFind us on these platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128

After a summer camp crush goes awry, Aria finds herself searching for closure in questionable ways. Actors (in order of appearance):ARIA/NARRATOR: Abi ShorterCHLOE: Mariela RiveroRYAN: Christopher AlvordAUSTIN: Jordan RashdanLUNA: Maya MackeySongs (in order of appearance):Why Won't You Be My Girl by William HinsonLovesick by William HinsonFind us on these platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128DefLove is an anthology series based on stories collected from various people. Dialogue is imagined to fit the scenarios. Names and settings may be changed for anonymity sake. If you have a story of what love does or does not feel like, send it in to deflove.cast@gmail.com. This podcast is made by listener’s stories, so thank you for your support. DefLove: Defining Love.

DefLove kicks off with a story of young love. Join Maeve as she navigates the first time she's been in love. This is based on a true story, all names changed for anonymity. Actors (in order of appearance):NARRATOR/MAEVE: Abi ShorterANNA: Kalina WalaskiJODI: Tessa KelleyEMMA: Mariela RiveroFind us on these platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128DefLove is an anthology series based on stories collected from various people. Dialogue is imagined to fit the scenarios. Names and settings may be changed for anonymity sake. If you have a story of what love does or does not feel like, send it in to deflove.cast@gmail.com. This podcast is made by listener’s stories, so thank you for your support. DefLove: Defining Love.

Gabby drew her dream boyfriend in her diary before she entered high school. Now come along with her as she locks eyes with him on the first day of freshman year. Actors (in order of appearance):GABBY/NARRATOR: Abi ShorterORIENTATION LEADER: Maya MackeyPRESTON: Lawrence FortenberryBRITTNEY: Kalina WalaskiMASON: Christopher AlvordAIDEN: Brayden HarlorLIV: Tessa KelleyAnd special thanks to Mariela Rivero as the cut voice of Mrs. SueSongs (in order of appearance):Sugar by Maroon 5Ex's & Oh's by Elle KingOverture for Mamma Mia! the MusicalGod's Plan by Drakerockstar by Post MaloneOhMiGod You Guys from Legally Blonde the MusicalWhat Is Love by HaddawayFind us on these platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deflove.cast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQcRKCCvwd8XlbxYVkduNQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JF2qL9ul6xnhrrc9LBDJ0?si=pSF5f7qfRuerBR0aDFLSTQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deflove/id1537458128DefLove is an anthology series based on stories collected from various people. Dialogue is imagined to fit the scenarios. Names and settings may be changed for anonymity sake. If you have a story of what love does or does not feel like, send it in to deflove.cast@gmail.com. This podcast is made by listener’s stories, so thank you for your support. DefLove: Defining Love.