The Return of Romance (And the Rise of Whimsy)

February 23
33 mins

Episode Description

The romance renaissance here. From Wuthering Heights & Heated Rivalry, to romantic aesthetics on runways & the never ending content on how to romanticise your life, we dissect why romance as a genre, concept & lifestyle has been trending up over the last few years.

Plus, we share a bunch of book, tv & movie recs to sprinkle some much-deserved romance into your life.


🧾LINKS & RECEIPTS 

Medieval Ways To Say I’m Not Coming

The Ever King by LJ Andrews

@databutmakeitfashion Romance Is Back analysis

Macquarie University - Romance Revival

2026 Pinterest Predicts 

@emonthebrain - Whimsy as a pro level brain hack

Women Living Deliciously

The Night Circus

The Invisible Life Of Addie La Rue


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🎙️CREDITS 

Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

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