This week on Platonically Yours, Rowena is joined by her friend Michael, whom she has known for more than thirty (yes, THIRTY!) years, to explore their male-female friendship. They reflect on the dynamics, trust, and respect that have sustained their bond, and discuss how their relationship has endured life’s changes, challenges, and milestones, offering an example of a friendship that continues to thrive. Watch the video to see their friendship in action.

Platonically Yours is on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠⁠Rowena Yates⁠⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠⁠Sami Harper⁠⁠. 

Music by ⁠Patrick Kien⁠.

Recorded at ⁠Lonsdale Street Studio⁠.

Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

Jemma returns to tackle the age-old question: can men and women really be just friends? You asked for this topic, and we’re diving in to explore all the nuances.

Listen to Jemma's podcasts ⁠⁠The Psychology of Your 20s⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Mantra⁠⁠, and get a hand on her book Person in Progress wherever you get books!

Platonically Yours is on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠⁠Rowena Yates⁠⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠⁠Sami Harper⁠⁠. 

Music by ⁠Patrick Kien⁠.

Recorded at ⁠Lonsdale Street Studio⁠.

Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

In this episode, Rowena and Sami take you inside a live Canberra Poetry Slam event, featuring a special performance by Scott-Patrick Mitchell.

More information on CBR Slam can be found on their Instagram page.

Platonically Yours is on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠⁠Rowena Yates⁠⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠⁠Sami Harper⁠⁠. 

Audio engineering by Ben Harb.

Edited by Rowena Yates and Ben Harb.

Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠.

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Cox to explore the story behind Canberra Poetry Slam. Andrew shares his origin story and reflects on the mentors who shaped his creative journey. Together, we discuss the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for diverse communities, and why words — and art more broadly — continue to matter in shaping culture, connection, and change. Check out CBR Slam on Instagram for information on their next.

Platonically Yours is on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠⁠Rowena Yates⁠⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠⁠Sami Harper⁠⁠. 

Edited by Rowena Yates and Ben Harb.

Music by ⁠Patrick Kien⁠.

Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

Lucy Sugerman is a folk alt-pop artist living on Ngunnawal and Ngambi Country (when she isn’t out on tour). We sat down with her to talk about her relationship to music and the broader music community. Along the way, we discussed fame and celebrity, and the importance of third spaces, and why they need to be protected.

Make sure to check out Lucy’s music on all major streaming platforms, and don’t miss the chance to support her at a live show when she’s in your area!

Platonically Yours is on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠Rowena Yates⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠Sami Harper⁠. 

Music by Patrick Kien.

Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.

Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠.

This season, we’re shining a spotlight on gathering, building, and nurturing community. In this episode, we lead by example — showing how easy it can be to bring people together to foster connection and combat loneliness. Enjoy our playful — and at times chaotic — discussion with our friends Alex and Waveney about the role of platonic love in Coco Mellors' Blue Sisters.

Platonically Yours is on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠Rowena Yates⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠Sami Harper⁠. 

Music by Patrick Kien.

Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.

Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Blue, a hospitality worker and creative based on Ngunnawal and Ngambi Country, joins us to talk about the Neighbourhood Book Club — a community group dedicated to discussing books and building connections. Throughout the episode, we explore the power of storytelling and how it shapes our lives and relationships. We hope this episode leaves an impression on you, just as our discussion with Blue did.

Check out the Neighbourhood Book Club for information on their next meeting!

Platonically Yours is on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠Rowena Yates⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠Sami Harper⁠. 

Music by Patrick Kien.

Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.

Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠.

You’ve probably heard Jemma’s voice before. Jemma Sbeg, a podcaster and author living on Gadigal Country, stopped by the studio while on tour for her book Person in Progress. We chatted about making friends as an adult and why community plays such a vital role in that process. Jemma brings brains, heart, and plenty of laughs — the perfect recipe for a can’t miss episode!

Listen to Jemma's podcasts The Psychology of your 20s and Mantra, and get a hand on her book Person in Progress wherever you get books!

Platonically Yours is on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠Rowena Yates⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠Sami Harper⁠. 

Music by Patrick Kien.

Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.

Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Claudia Tétreault-Percy and Holly Warner are writers and creatives living on Ngunnawal and Ngambi Country. In this episode, they open up about their friendship and the transformative power of platonic love. Together, we explore how their bond has shaped their lives and why they believe platonic relationships can be just as fulfilling, intimate and life-affirming as non-platonic ones.

Follow them on Instagram @claudiatetreaultpercy and @war_hols or @heirloombyholly, and be sure to check out their beautiful words on Substack on ALTA/ER and heirloom.

Platonically Yours is on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! 

Created and produced by ⁠Rowena Yates⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠Sami Harper⁠. 

Music by Patrick Kien.

Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.

Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠.

We’re back! Sami and Rowena catch up on everything from what they learned in Season 1 to what’s next for Platonically Yours — plus a few personal stories along the way.

Platonically Yours is on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and YouTube! 

Created and produced by ⁠Rowena Yates⁠. 

Presented by Rowena Yates and ⁠Sami Harper⁠. 

Music by Patrick Kien.

Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio.

Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠.