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- Sami & Rowena reflect on Season 2 and what's next
It’s the Season 2 finale! Sami and Rowena look back on the season, share a few personal stories, and talk about what’s next for them — both individually and together.
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].
32 min - Michael and Rowena on friendship across genders and decades
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].
34 min - Jemma on whether men and women can really be friends
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].
22 min - CBR Slam: a live poetry slam recording
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].
1 hr 47 min - Andrew on the story behind Canberra Poetry Slam
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].
46 min - Lucy on music, community and protecting our third spaces
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].
39 min - Book club: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
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]
1 hr 1 min - Blue on why stories matter
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].
49 min - Jemma on how to make friends as an adult and the importance of community
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].
25 min - Claudia and Holly on the transformative power of platonic love
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].
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About Platonically Yours
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A podcast about platonic love, hosted by Rowena Yates and Sami Harper.