Hopeless Romantics

It was the series that gave us the perfect first kiss and reignited our love for Seth Cohen. So the big question that looms is...did the second season live up to the glory of the first? Alice James and I reunite for the first time since she became a Mum (whoop whoop) to have an honest discussion about our favorite new show...where it went RIGHT and where it went....well...wrong. LINKS: Follow Ash on ⁠⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order Ash's debut novel ⁠⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you know Matt's music, you'll know that he is undoubtedly a hopeless romantic, so of COURSE I jumped at the chance to interview him during his recent Aus/NZ tour. We reflect on heartbreak, loving someone long distance and turning pain into art. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow Matt on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Order my debut novel ⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was a popstar. He played football. The most famous couple on earth got married, had babies, weathered a couple (many) storms, and emerged after 26 years stronger than ever. So what is there to learn about love from Posh and Becks? Well, according to Damaris Treasure and I...we can learn a whole lot. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Subscribe to Damaris' substack ⁠⁠⁠'Trying Things'⁠⁠ Follow Ash on ⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Order Ash's debut novel ⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine is something a lot of us enjoy, but not many of us feel super confident ordering. And given that wine can often play a big part in setting the mood when it comes to dating, love and romance I thought I'd invite my friend and co-host of Got Somme podcast Angus O'Loughlin on to help take the stress out of ordering and enjoying wine. You'll learn some amazing tips and tricks for navigating a tricky wine menu, keeping within budget and ultimately avoiding a wine fail, whether you're at the bottle-o or a fancy restaurant. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow the Got Somme podcast on instagram Follow Angus on instagram Follow Ash on ⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Order Ash's debut novel ⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air Angus' Aussie Go-To Wines: Giant Steps Chardonnay (Yarra Valley) Yarra Yering Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley) Syrahmi Demi Shiraz (Macedon) Arras Sparkling (Tasmania) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Australian writer Steph Vizard joins me to bask in our collective grief and gratitude as we mourn the loss of Diane Keaton, whose talent brought some of our favourite films to life. In particular, we discuss one of my all-time favourite films, 'Something's Gotta Give' - featuring the world's most unexpected and delicious love triangles. Hello Keanu and Jack. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Order Steph latest novel 'A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances' Follow Steph on instagram Follow Ash on ⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Order Ash's debut novel ⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'd be forgiven for only associating the Disney film 'Frozen' with earworms, Elsa costumes and the 1hr 42 minutes of peace you can enjoy while the kids watch it This week however, the clever and insightful Damaris Treasure returns to discuss the fact that FROZEN MIGHT BE THE ULTIMATE SELF HELP MANUAL FOR LOVE! We also have an in-depth discussion at the end about the hottest male cartoon characters and I think it might be the most important moment in 70+ episodes of Hopeless Romantics. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Subscribe to Damaris' substack ⁠⁠'Trying Things'⁠ Follow Ash on ⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ Order Ash's debut novel ⁠⁠Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If our full episodes are a deep dive, consider this more of a dip of the toe. Maybe a waist-deep wade? We are less than TWO WEEKS away from the return of 'Nobody Wants This', the show that was easily my watch of 2024. In this quickie, we deep dive what could possibly be the best kiss in recent TV history. The full episode can be found in season 1 episode 21!  LINKS: Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order my debut novel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clint Randell is a very recognisable face and name here in NZ where he's fronted TV and radio shows for well over a decade. But when I think of Clint, the first word that comes to mind is 'family'. Clint is a man who takes any opportunity to talk about his beautiful wife and two kids, and it is a joy to watch him parent, and a joy to see his eyes twinkle every time someone mentions Jaime. This is perhaps the most vulnerable and honest you've ever heard Clint, as we have a long conversation about finding his faith and his future wife in his early twenties, and how the two were inexplicably intertwined. I want to thank Clint for being so honest about the joys and also the really tough parts of his 17 year marriage, and I want to thank his amazing wife Jaime for allowing their story to be told. Ultimately, this conversation highlights the importance of doing 'the work', and how redemption is possible if both people are willing to get honest, raw, and commit to a better future. I love you both very much, and I know this conversation will touch a lot of people, as it did me (I literally sob around thirty minutes in) x LINKS: Follow Clint on ⁠instagram⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ Order my debut novel ⁠⁠Love on the Air⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If our full episodes are a deep dive, consider this more of a dip of the toe. Maybe a waist-deep wade? In this quickie, Harriet Power and I take a look back at one of the best scenes in one of the best rom-coms of all time. Julia Roberts. Hugh Grant. And one hell of a dinner party. The full episode can be found in season 1 episode 25! LINKS: Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order my debut novel ⁠⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Love Lucy! Hello small town rom-com queen Lucy-freaking-Score! You may know her as the author of the tik-tok sensation Things We Never Got Over (and 34 others) but now I know her as 'one of my favourite guests ever' We dive into everything from her latest novel Story of My Life  (hello, a hot, grumpy tradie and a romance novelist in crisis!) to the magic of found family, the evolution of her writing, and the importance of choreographing certain scenes with her husband, Mr. Lucy. Love you x LINKS: Follow Lucy Score on ⁠⁠instagram Follow Lucy Score on Goodreads Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ Order my debut novel ⁠⁠⁠Love on the Air⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Hyde (a.k.a. Keli Holiday) joins me this week for an open hearted chat about the profound power of love, the profound impact of personal loss and how the two are inexplicably linked. It's been a joy to watch Adam fall in love, and I savoured every second of this chat as we explore how he got here, and how his understanding of love, safety and connection has changed since finding his girl. Love you x LINKS: Follow Keli Holiday on ⁠instagram⁠ Listen to Keli's killer track Dancing2 Listen to 'Bless the Telephone' Follow me on ⁠⁠tikok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ Order my debut novel ⁠⁠Love on the Air⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we head to the cinema (art house, obviously) to see the new Downton Abbey film and return with tales of squeaky chairs, loud sobs (Ash's, duh) and more importantly...four key love lessons that Downton Abbey has taught us over the years. From Sybil and Tom's cross-class romance to Lady Mary's habit of shagging strangers, we unpack how the show (and the film) can help us in life and more importantly in LOVE! Plus, we round it all off with a few castle-based rom-com recommendations to keep the magic alive. Love you x LINKS: Subscribe to Damaris' substack ⁠'Trying Things' Follow Ash on ⁠tikok⁠ and ⁠instagram⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠instagram⁠ Order Ash's debut novel ⁠Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know him as the 'vibes guy' on the internet or the host of Edge arvos on your radio station (if you live in NZ). But after this chat, you'll know him as the guy who sends his Dad 30 minutes voice memos, sometimes cries in the car and has never heard his girlfriend pass wind. It was an absolute JOY to get to know Harrison on a deeper level, and a pleasure to him hear him open his big, soft heart as I sat there and cried intermittently for 39 minutes. Love you, mate x LINKS: Follow Harrison on instagram Follow me on ⁠tikok⁠ and ⁠instagram⁠ Follow the podcast on ⁠instagram⁠ Order my debut novel ⁠Love on the Air⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first Hopeless Hotline, where I answer listener-submitted dilemmas - ranging from love and friendship to identity crises and existential meltdowns. This week, our 'hopeless romantic' has a question about a big clash in values between herself and her partner. It's taken her by surprise, and left her wondering if she's misread him - and them - all along. Have your own question for the hotline? Shoot me a voicemail or DM on instagram! Love you x The Hopeless Hotline is produced by Ash London and Damaris Treasure. LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an honour to have Kiwi radio host (and one of the funniest men I know) Dan Webby join me on the first ever episode of ‘Hopeless BROmantics'.   In this episode, we discuss the beautiful innocence of childhood love, navigating a tough break up, and the winding path that ultimately led him to find the undisputed GOAT and love of his life, Hanna.   This is an episode for existing fans of Dan, and those who will listen to this episode and inevitably become fans. Love you Dan!  LINKS Follow Dan on instagram Follow our radio show Edge Breakfast Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday, lovers! Another week, another threesome of romance-adjacent recommendations for your weekend.  This week we've got: Two new trailers that have us gagging (for different reasons).  The newest ‘Wuthering Heights' adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, and Brett Goldstein's sci-fi romance ‘All Of You' A Khalil Gibran poem on love in honour of Ash's dad A father's day classic rewatch, ‘Father of the Bride' and why Damaris believes its more of a feminist film than you think LINKS ‘Wuthering Heights' trailer ‘All of You' trailer Subscribe to Damaris' substack 'Trying Things' Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Taylor's engagement news.  We don't have an opinion, as much as we have feelings (and plot twist...they're good ones)  In this quickie, Damaris Treasure joins me to ask the question..."why can't people just be happy for Taylor Swift?" LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damaris Treasure joins me for a romantic threesome to get you through the weekend!  On today's episode: A sports romance series that's more ‘porno' than ‘Pulitzer' The Netflix series for anyone who's ever been told they're too much (ie me) A classic (and highly underrated) tennis rom-com in honour of the US Open  LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As always...three great reccos for your weekend romance fix! I've decided to start including some romance CLASSICS in the mix, which means this week you're getting: The best (according to me) Jane Austen novel, Persuasion NYT Beststeller Alex Aster's latest rom-com 'Downton Abbey' but make it New York in the 1880's... Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

With a lazy 22 published novels under her belt, Rachael Johns knows a thing or two about writing fiction for women. It was SUCH a pleasure to have her on this week to talk about the trials and tribulations of establishing herself as a working author, and what that struggle looked like before she was able to finally break through. This is a must-listen for anyone who's dreamed of getting published!We'll also discuss her latest rom-com The Bad Bridesmaid which I absolutely devoured. Rachael has a new fan in me, and I know you'll fall in love with her too :) Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Stay up to date with Rachael at her website Follow Rachael on instagram Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

As always...three great reccos for your weekend romance fix! This week: A college 'coming of age' series that had me LOLling and crying. One of the best rom-coms I've read in ages (and the author is Aussie!) The latest drop from Ali Hazelwood Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

This week we welcome Hopeless Romantic newbie Damaris Treasure as we unpack Celine Song's 'Materialists' which is currently in cinemas. We explore themes of love, security, and the complex decisions we make in relationships. This is less of a review, and more of a rumination on some of the confronting questions this film poses, as well as the way this film was (perhaps unfairly, but intentionally) market as a rom-com. Then of course there's some very shallow reflections (from me) on the appeal of Pedro Pascal. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

An early Friday quickie because I feel like a lot of you need to just see Materialists ASAP! This week: Australian author Olivia O'Flynn blows it outta the water with her debut romantasy novel 'Ever Blessed' My girl Mhairi Mcfarlane is back with 'Cover Story' Materialists. My honest and very fresh thoughts. LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

I am delighted to welcome Amy Matthews to the podcast, who is not only an award-winning author but also an Associate Professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University. Long story short? This woman knows (and loves) talking romance. Under her many pen names she's written titles such as 'Someone Else's Bucket List', 'Best, First and Last', 'The McBrides of Montana' series and the 'Frontiers of The Heart' series. In this episode we discuss the evolution of Amy's career from literary fiction to becoming a prolific romance writer, the process of crafting compelling romantic stories, and the joy of immersing ourselves in research. I just finished her latest novel 'Best, First and Last' and I highly recommend you get around it. Having said that, there are no book spoilers until around 30 minutes into the episode so you're all good to just dive in to hear a great chat between two romance lovers. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: You can learn more about Amy's work here and follow her on socials here Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

Come for the Miranda Priestly chat...stay for the deep heart to heart about how it feels to be a woman in the workplace who is JUST TRYING HER BEST! Broadcaster Steph Monks joins me this week! This episode was kinda like therapy for both of us (which is always a good thing!) In it we discuss: Our surprising levels of empathy towards Miranda Priestley How Adrian Grenier isn't really as much of the villain is we originally thought Our own experiences of finding, harnessing and sometimes being scared of power in the workplace. You'll also notice a bonus episode which I've uploaded this week about Steph and my experiences of returning to our careers post-motherhood. I figured that given this is a romance podcast and not a parenting podcast, I'd make it available separately to those who wanted it! Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow Steph on instagram Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

Before we actually got to our 'Devil Wears Prada' deep dive, Steph and I found ourselves deep in a 15 minute discussion about Steph's return to work when her son Rocco was just three months old. What followed was, what I believe is an important discussion around this impossible juggle. The constant push and pull of guilt and grief. While not exactly very 'romantic' I still feel like a lot of you will relate to the chat, so I wanted to included it anyway. You're doing great x

Two killer books and a Netflix movie this week, my loves!! They include: The old Emily Henry book that I finally read (and enjoyed more than Great Big Beautiful Life) Smut set in the 1400's Another Netflix romcom you can enjoy while scrolling Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

TV and radio powerhouse Sharyn Casey joins me this week to countdown the HR community's top voted TV couples. But mainly this episode is just two horny mums in their late 30's drooling over men we will never even be in the same room as. I laughed a lot during this episode, I laughed a lot editing it, and I hope it brings you all the joy as you let yourself get carried away into a world of sexy TV boyfriends. Amen. Content warning: there's some swears and some adult themes. Duh! Love you, more than a friend! LINKS: Follow Sharyn on tiktok and instagram Listen to her podcast Better Me Hopefully Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

Eden Victoria is an English #BookTok creator (with a lazy 750 thousand followers) turned published author, whose debut novel Close Protection hit shelves in March. This week we sit down to compare our experiences as romance fans and now first time authors! This episode is one for all the #BookTok fans out there, as well as those of you keen to turn your hand to writing (you can do it!!!) Big love to Eden for this hilarious, affirming chat Love you, more than a friend! LINKS: Follow Eden on tiktok Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

A smorgasboard of delicious romantical treats await you in today's quickie, Hopeless Romantics! This week: An Italian Rom Com series that I'm ANNOYED nobody told me about until now A wickedly funny novel set during a million dollar wedding on Rhode Island Possibly one of the best books I've ever read. For reals. As always, if you've got a suggestion for something you think I'd love SEND IT THROUGH! Love you, more than a friend x

NOTE: This film deals with a very prominent DV storyline, and as such this is discussed within the episode. It's the episode I never saw coming, and the film I never thought I'd watch! This week, my mate Guy Mansell joins us to discuss 'It Ends With Us' in a STRICTLY PERIPHERAL DRAMA FREE episode. Some of the questions posed: Why isn't the actor who plays Atlas in everything? And can he drop his skincare routine? Where did Lily get the money for that boujee ass flower shop? Love you, more than a friend! LINKS: Follow Guy on instagram Listen to Guy's podcast 'Extremely Casual Gamers' me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

Stuck in a funk? Need a recommendation from a trusted friend? I got you boo! (and all in under 10 minutes because WE BUSY!) Also this episode is spoiler free :) This week we're doing: Hot daddy cowboys in the new Netflix drama 'Ransom Canyon' A one night stand that turns into an adventure at sea in Beth O'Leary's 'Swept Away' The OTHER radio romance book, 'First Time Caller' by BK Borison Love you, more than a friend LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

The book is out, I have recovered (just!) and so now...the podcast returns. And WHAT A TITLE to return with! 'Love Actually' is not only the most requested film, but also the one that comes up the most during other episodes. I am delighted to welcome publishing superstar Emma Clifton to the poddy, who has seen this film more than 20 times (which doesn't sound as crazy when you do the maths and realise its once a year since it came out...) This episode is pretty much a love letter to Colin Firth. We also deep dive the strange sexiness of Alan Rickman (may he rest in peace) and the eternal queen Emma Thompson who is utterly flawless in this film, and every other film on earth. Love you, more than a friend x Ash LINKS: Follow me on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Order my debut novel Love on the Air

Infidelity, fate, Fboys and Ryan Gosling's abdominals. It's all here, people! This movie rules, and this was such a fun episode to do with first time Hopeless Romantic Amelia Stamos. We go deep (can a relationship survive infidelity?) and we go shallow (would you have sex with Ryan Gosling after meeting him at the bar for ten minutes?). Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow Amelia on instagram Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Grab tickets to Ash's book tour here Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air

Chris Parker is a kiwi comedian, writer, actor and perhaps most notably the guest who initially suggested the most absurd 'romance' film (it was Deep Impact. And to be fair he argues a great point at the start of this episode). We settled on French Canadian director Xavier Dolan's stunning film Matthias and Maxime which I'd not heard of before the podcast, but absolutely ADORED. You don't need to see the film to enjoy this episode as we cover soooo many other wonderful themes and films, but please see the film at some point in your life because it's beautiful. You can watch it on Apple TV. Love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow Chris on instagram See Chris on tour in Oz and NZ Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Grab tickets to Ash's book tour here Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air

DOUBLE TROUBLE BABY! We liked 'Part of Your World' but we LOVED 'Yours Truly' and as such we present to you, the double header episode of your Abby Jimenez dreams!!! Jess Farchione returns which means: lotsa food chat and lots of horny sex chat. What else could you possibly want in life, people? Bit of spicy language in this one, so this is definitely one to listen to when you don't have little ears in the backseat. Jess also joins Ash on the Newcastle leg of her book tour, get tickets here baby! love you, more than a friend x LINKS: Follow Jess on instagram Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Grab tickets to Ash's book tour here Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air

All you need is love! And...well a couple of other things really. Welcome to the podcast OUR VERY FIRST MAN! And what a man we have for you this week! Kiwi comedian Eli Matthewson joins us to discuss a movie he saw twelve times...in the cinema (OK so to be fair he has a plausible explanation that makes that sound less shocking). This is one of my fave episodes so far - lots of laughs - and a couple F bombs (my bad, soz). If you want more Eli in your life, he's touring Oz and NZ so get around him at the link below. Love you, more than a friend xoxo LINKS: Follow Eli on instagram See Eli on TOUR, BABY! Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Grab tickets to Ash's book tour here Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air

This week we welcome back Hannah Diviney to the podcast! Hooray! 'We Live in Time' starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield was the best kind of sobfest. Not the sentimental kind. The real-life kind that has you reflecting on your own life for days to come. If you've not seen the film - please watch it before listening!!! It's worth the $20 movie ticket. Promise. Hannah writes a weekly Substack called Hannah's Secret Internet Diary - full of personal stories, pop culture and social commentary. You can check it out here LINKS: Follow Hannah on instagram Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Grab tickets to Ash's book tour here Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air

One of the most surprising films of the year has hit cinemas and it had us laughing but mostly crying. This week's Friday Quickie is dedicated to the woman we all LOVE - and the film that we believe did her justice. Also this episode is FULL of spoilers so get yourself off to the movies before you listen. LINKS: Follow Alice on tiktok Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air

'Officially in my cowboy smut era'. Welcome to the poddy Belle Terese of @belleslibrarybooks fame for a deep dive into Paisley Hope's 'Holding The Reins'. There's some girth talk. There's some ice cube chat. And there's also a great discussion on the importance of consent, mutual pleasure and the role 'fantasy' plays when enjoying books on the spicy side. It's all good stuff, baby! This episode is definitely one for mature audiences, and features explicit themes. Want more summer romance goodness? Get around the full Best #BookTop Summer Reads of 2025 And while you're here - don't forget to pre order my debut novel 'Love on the Air' whoop whoop loves a self promote. Love you, more than a friend x

Need a new book? Not sure what to watch next? WE GOT YOU! This Friday Alice James makes her podcast return and we discuss: The tiktok famous trilogy she read in a week The sexy new Ali Hazlewood book that had us clearing our google search history A classic rom-com rewatch Bridget-freaking-Jones ALL in under 15 minutes :) Hopefully something on our delicious smorgasboard of romance infused titles takes your fancy this weekend. Pull up a chair. You deserve it. Love you, more than a friend. LINKS: Follow Alice on tiktok Follow Ash on tikok and instagram Follow the podcast on instagram Pre-order Ash's debut novel Love on the Air

"She's a ho, my Dad's been captured by a ho!" Every now and then you need to just whip out a classic, and this week, it felt oh so right to return to 1993 and the age-old casting perfection that is Tom Hanks alongside Meg Ryan (brought together by our lord ands saviour Nora Ephron). From losing your partner to stalking your crush, it's all in this week's episode. Enjoy. Love you, more than a friend x ash

Introducing The Friday Quickie - a triple dose of swoon-worthy romance books, films and TV shows that have JUST dropped (all in less than 15 minutes!) Set in Italy and featuring Felicity's own Scott Foley (hello daddy), this week we've got La Dolce Villa (netflix rarely disappoint when it comes to B/C/D grade rom coms). Feel like cozying up with a book? Say hello to The Deep End by Ali Hazelwood—where love and sex collide with...college watersports. And because we’re not afraid of a little emotional rollercoaster, we finish with We Live in Time. Sob. Buckle up, because we’re about to make your weekend extra romantic. This week's episode is hosted by Ash London and Clara Craig. Love you, more than a friend x

Welcome the poddy #BookTok's own @katelovesbooks_who joins me for a Taylor Jenkins Reid deep dive. What a woman, what a book - we love you Evelyn Hugo! (But mainly, we love you Harry Cameron, duh!) This episode is a BIT spoiler-y so might be a better listen for those of you who have read this incredible novel. Want more summer romance goodness? Get around the full Best #BookTop Summer Reads of 2025 And while you're here - don't forget to pre order my debut novel 'Love on the Air' whoop whoop loves a self promote. Love you, more than a friend x

Legendary bad bish Tegan Yorwarth is my guest this week and our 'film chat' turned into a deep dive into the demise of our past relationships (and how we rose from the ashes like majestic phoenixes, duh). '500 Days of Summer' cemented Zooey Deschanel as the ultimate cool tumblr gal - and served as the perfect springboard for us to tackle the issue of break-ups and how they can be the best thing that ever happened to you. Word. Love you, more than a friend. Follow the show on insta! Follow Tegan on the 'gram and tiktok Pre-prder my novel 'Love on the Air'

'Death cannot conquer true love, only delay it for a while...' Welcome back for a swoonworthy new season of Hopeless Romantics! Woohoo! It's a film you've either never heard of, or can quote start to finish. For many of us, 'The Princess Bride' is core memory level stuff. What a pleasure to reminisce about and celebrate one of my favourite films of all time with the incredible Meg Mansell as we reflect on our own experiences of unrequited love, young love and finding 'the one'. Get around Meg on her socials and read her weekly capsule at Capsule. Make sure you chuck Hopeless Romantics a follow on insta and tiktok And of course, you can pre-order my debut novel 'Love on the Air' here (thank you!!!) Love you. More than a friend x

The time has FINALLY come!'Love on the Air', my debut novel, is on its way out into the world after living in my mind and on my MacBook Pro for three wonderful years. I am so so excited to introduce Alex York to the world. I hope you love her as much as I do!In this episode, my girl Yvie Jones and I talk all things 'book writing' - hopefully it will inspire some people listening to get going on their 'big idea' (even if you have no idea what the heck you're doing)If you'd like to pre-order the book (please do!) I've put all the links here.If you want more of Yvie, get around her new podcast Can I Pat Your Dog?Love you guys. More than a friend.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's be honest, this week we all need a comfort watch, and they don't get much more comforting than Notting freaking Hill. I don't think any woman has ever been more beautiful in any film than Julia Roberts in Notting Hill. And no man has been floppier than Hugh Grant. Beautiful meets floppy. Romance ensues. Big love to Harriet Power for joining me once again with all her with and warmth! Make sure you chuck us a follow on TikTok and instagram! love you. more than a friend x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's murder! There's curses! There's demon possessed ex lovers! There's dead parents! And to top it all off? There's a gorgeous love story between a woman and the cop investigating the murder she committed. But it's romantic, I swear! Happy Halloween, lovers! We're heading back to 1998 for a film with the knockout cast to end ALL knockout casts. Sandra. Nicole. Stockard. Diane.'Practical Magic' ain't winning any Oscars, but it's winning our hearts and there's a reason why this film is a comfort-watch for so many people in their 30's. Sandra Bullock is the queen. We bow down forever. Amen. Love you, more than a friend x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes you gotta just throw the podcast premise out the window and dedicate an entire episode to the fact that Sept/Oct 2024 has been a big month for the gals/gays/theys/anyone who ever found themselves sexually attracted to Joshua Jackson or Adam Brody (or in my case, both, at the same time).Thank you universe, thank you. x Ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.