Jessica Rowe and Peter Overton: The Pussycat, The Newsman and The Case For Why Opposites Attract
Love StoriesShow Notes
Love stories rarely look this cinematic in real life, but Jessica Rowe and Pete Overton make a strong case for the romcoms they both adore. In this intimate new conversation with host Tiffany Dunk Deputy Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly, the long time couple pull back the curtain on 22 years of marriage, IVF heartbreak and joy, teenage daughters, rescue pets, and the small daily rituals that keep their love stubbornly, gloriously alive. This episode marks an exciting new chapter for The Australian Women’s Weekly as it steps beyond the page and the screen and into your ears, with stories now living across socials, the website, and this new podcast. It’s the same warm storytelling you know, now designed for your commute, your kitchen bench, and those late night scrolls. 🎧Moments you’ll hear: From a work experience crush at Channel Nine to a Logies night almost‑miss, Jess and Pete trace the slow burn origin story that became a lifelong partnership. They relive the phone call that changed everything, when Jess decided to break the rules and ask him out herself and why they now tell young women (and men) to “pick up the phone” and risk the yes. Their wedding was unapologetically cat coded: a Tom Jones bridal waltz to “What’s New Pussycat,” feline themed cake, and cat cupcakes for guests. Jess shares the raw reality of IVF the repeated attempts, the car park phone call when “third time lucky” didn’t happen, and the Milan hotel room moment when Pete finally heard, “You’re going to be a father. Pete reveals the story that broke his on‑air composure the murder of Hannah Clarke and her daughters and what it taught him about letting the audience see his humanity Listen for a tender, funny, quietly radical love story and a very Australian reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is make the call, say the thing, pour the coffee and share an honest conversation.
Thank you for listening ❤️ before you leave... 🗣️ Get in touch What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Love Stories community and visit us at womensweekly.com.au Email us your love stories (and any feedback) at [email protected] If you share your love story on social media please tag us – we’re @womensweeklymag – and use the hashtag #AWWLoveStories. Subscribe to The Australian Women’s Weekly at subscription 👈🏽 If you loved hearing from Jess, follow her on Instagram or listen to The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show podcast. Peter presents Nine News Sydney nightly at 6pm https://www.9news.com.au/sydney
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