Podcast
Hopeless Romantics
Hosted by Ash London · EN
The podcast for everyone who loves love. Join Ash London as she navigates the worlds of real-life relationships, relishes in her favourite romantic stories, and ultimately attempts to better understand the human heart in all its glory.
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What Frozen has taught as about LOVE.
Oct 1300:33:10Tap to summarizeYou'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
Transcribe →Quickie: Did Adam Brody give us the best TV kiss of 2024?
Oct 1000:07:06Tap to summarizeIf 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
Transcribe →Clint Randell reflects on 17 years of marriage and the power of doing 'the work'.
Oct 600:49:18Tap to summarizeClint 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
Transcribe →Quickie: Is this the best scene in Notting Hill?
Sep 2500:08:35Tap to summarizeIf 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
Transcribe →Lucy Score...Bestselling Author! Sexual Revolutionary! Taylor Swift Fan!
Sep 2300:33:32Tap to summarizeI 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
Transcribe →Keli Holiday is dancing (and loving) through life x
Sep 2200:35:05Tap to summarizeAdam 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
Transcribe →What Downton Abbey has taught us about LOVE.
Sep 1900:28:09Tap to summarizeThis 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
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Harrison Keefe (just can't help falling in love)
Sep 1500:39:57Tap to summarizeYou 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
Transcribe →Hopeless Hotline ... "I Just Assumed We Had Shared Values..."
Sep 1200:15:49Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
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Dan Webby on navigating loneliness and ultimately finding 'the One'
Sep 800:38:29Tap to summarizeWhat 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
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