Roses are red, violets are blue, it's 14th Feb and I've a new podcast for you! I've been quiet here for a couple of years, but I've been making loads of noise (read: podcast episodes) for my day job over at editaudio, and so I want to share with you all a recent episode of Well...Adjusting. It's a comedic advice show that is so much fun to work on, but can also be touching and thought provoking, and this week's anti-valentine's episode was too good not to share! I've included a lil chunk for you...
Feb 14, 2025•12 min
Lindz met Zebib on her last night in town, after Zebib had demanded a poem as a conversation starter. It turns out Lindz was the perfect candidate for such a task, and their date sparked with poetic connections and shared idols. Neither wanted this one special night to be the only night, so defying friends’ expectations Zebib hopped on a plane to spend more time with Lindz, and the pair laid the foundations for their long-distance relationship. This final episode of Equal Parts was turned into a...
Mar 21, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Maria knew how to play the online dating game, while Oliver had no suitable photos, and very little experience of ‘the rules’. She thought he was too keen; he thought they wouldn’t gel in real life. But, as the rain poured around their first date bubble, they lost themselves in easy conversation, and a subtle move from Oliver shifted the atmosphere from friendly to romantic. In this special edition of Equal Parts, our host shares her own relationship story. Every episode of Equal Parts is accomp...
Mar 14, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Alex was Shell’s boss, but she didn’t realise it at first. Lucky he was so easy-going; not only did he laugh off their first combative interaction, but that same playfulness sparked the start of their relationship. Envious colleagues and wary parents couldn’t dissuade this couple from progressing, and sixteen years later, they’ve proven that young love can indeed be true love. Each episode of Equal Parts is turned into an illustration by a different artist. This week’s piece is by Eleanor Hardim...
Mar 07, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Gabe & Krystina must have been pushed together by a higher power. Finding themselves in adjacent seats on an eight hour flight, they do a rare thing and actually speak to each other. Well, Gabe speaks to Krystina, determined to charm her. By the time they land, energies have shifted, and it's clear to all around this isn't going to be the end of the story. An illustrator creates a piece of original artwork for each episode of Equal Parts. Tinuke Fagborun made a colourful, dreamy piece to acc...
Feb 28, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Louise & Luke both took a plunge, signing up for an early dating app after hearing about it in the same place. A series of bizarre messages later, they decide to meet… in a very unconventional location. Now, the nerves of that first meeting are well in the past, as they become each other’s greatest cheerleader and embrace all their eccentric interests. An illustrator creates a piece of original artwork for each episode of Equal Parts. This story was immortalised by Rebecca Houghton. Search f...
Feb 21, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Andy & Evin were brought together through their love of cosplay, and a group of pushy friends who were determined to complete their set of characters. But there came a point where one of them realised they’d had enough of playing a character outside of fantasy adventures at the weekend. As both of our protagonists embrace their true selves, the rewards are rich: freedom, love, and a magical ring. An illustrator creates a piece of original artwork for each episode of Equal Parts. Becky Appley...
Feb 14, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 3 is coming soon! Equal Parts is a series of true love stories about how couples meet and fall in love. From secretive workplace flirtations, to seduction-by-poetry, to a bewildering connection found at 30,000 feet, each episode’s unique story is told by the couple themselves. Season 3 launches 14/02/2023. Follow now to never miss an episode. Each episode of Equal Parts is immortalised as art, with artists and illustrators working from the audio alone to create an impression. View the gal...
Jan 31, 2023•2 min
Where are they now? Catch up with some of our favourite couples from seasons 1 and 2, and hear a preview from a pair you’re yet to meet! Thank you to all the pairs who took part in this special, and to Audio Network for the music. To hear these couples' stories of falling in love, scroll down in your podcast feed or click here: Davide & Nick Anna & Duncan Graham & Jules Tash & Marthe An illustrator creates a piece of original artwork for each episode of Equal Parts. Visit www.equ...
Feb 14, 2022•25 min
Ty and Stanislav met by pure chance, in the middle of the night, at a party on a tropical island. Ty spots her dream man across the dancefloor and Stanislav, enticed by her carefree dancing, offers her a sweet treat. As the sun rises over the ocean, so do the couples' feelings that this could be more than a holiday fling. An illustrator creates a piece of original artwork for each episode of Equal Parts. Today's tale has been immortalised by Mar Bertran. Search for #EqualPartsPodcast to find it ...
Apr 01, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 8
JJ & Janelle connected through their love of the beautiful game. Too shy to strike up initial conversation, a surprise football match on TV breaks the ice. Inviting Janelle to join his fantasy football league, JJ finds a way to keep the spark alive despite the space between them. Eventually, Janelle fans the flames with a playful snapchat, but it's not until the last minute of extra time that they secure promotion for their relationship. For every episode of Equal Parts, an illustrator creat...
Mar 25, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Overcoming bad first impressions. Amir and Aamir were introduced by a mutual friend, but hopes of a connection were short-lived as their personalities clashed from the start. Over a series of nights out with mates that wouldn't quit, the two realise their differences could actually entwine to form a strong foundation for a future together. For each episode of Equal Parts, an illustrator creates an impression of the story. This week Danielle Casimiro is behind the bright and pattern-rich art. Vis...
Mar 18, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Clare and Randy drifted into each others' orbit through a shared enthusiasm for space exploration. As ground-breaking images of Pluto came into focus, so did their feelings. Trusting her instincts, Clare booked a ticket to travel halfway across the world to meet the man she had only seen through a screen, and Randy planned a mega road trip to delight in earthly wonders with his future wife. For every episode of Equal Parts, I ask an artist to create an impression of the story. This week’s tale h...
Mar 11, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Amaka and Toby were always in each others lives, but never saw anything more than friendship. That is, until a meddling brother and their strong shared faith planted the seed of possibility. Finally accepting what she thought was an innocent holiday invitation to Denmark, Amaka had no idea that Toby had a much more serious purpose for her trip. Original artwork is created for each episode of Equal Parts - using the audio alone as inspiration. Sharna Neil created an illustration for Amaka & T...
Mar 04, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
An Insta connection, a forever love. Robert and Felipe found each other through their shared love of art and literature, and at first the daily DMs, video calls, and voice notes made it easy to forget the distance between them. As their feelings grew stronger and more certain, trips away were booked and return flights cancelled. We join our British-Brazilian couple in France, figuring out where in the world feels like home. Every episode of Equal Parts is inspiration for a piece of art. This tim...
Feb 25, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The one thing about love is it doesn’t run out!: Marie, an accountant in her 50s living in the Midwest of America, is writing to her future self and telling us the realities we often don’t see in the media. Does debt-free living actually exist? Can you heal a marriage after an affair? What is sex in your 50s really like? Hosts Steph Colbourn, Sophie Shin and Maria Passingham sit down and ask if anyone really knows what they're doing, and revel in Marie's wisdom about 'taboo' subjects. Oh, and we...
Feb 21, 2021•44 min
A tale of coincidences and giddy young lovers. Graham spots Jules across the dancefloor, at a wedding he crashed in 1986, and sweeps her off her feet. Jules, a young New Zealander, finds her world opened up by this adventurous, fearless Brit who writes a letter every day he's away, and persuades restaurant owners to play his love songs. Each episode of Equal Parts is turned into a piece of art, with artists and illustrators working from the audio alone to create an impression. This week, Polly D...
Feb 18, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2 kicks off with Tash and Marthe, two solo travellers in Bali spending almost every second together at an intimate surf retreat. As Tash navigates an inevitable break-up with a girlfriend back home, Marthe drops oh-so-subtle hints that she too, likes women. A series of starlit dinners and scootering adventures later, and they are firmly a couple. But Marthe lives in Holland, and Tash in England, and just as they find stability, COVID-19 turns the world upside-down. Each episode of Equal P...
Feb 14, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 2 is coming soon! Equal Parts is a series of true love stories about how couples meet and fall in love. From holiday romances, to long-distance dating, and first impressions that are hard to forget, each episode’s unique story is told by the couple themselves. Season 2 launches 14/02/2021. Subscribe now to never miss an episode. Each episode of Equal Parts is immortalised as art, with artists and illustrators working from the audio alone to create an impression. View the gallery at www.eq...
Jan 31, 2021•3 min
The season finale: an office romance, bolstered by cats and good cooking. Equal Parts is a series of true love stories told by the couples themselves. An original piece of artwork accompanies each episode of Equal Parts, and this week the illustration comes courtesy of Girl With The Radio Heart. See it at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork alongside the full collection of the season’s artwork. Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Parts, you can find them at www.equalpartspodcast....
Apr 04, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week, keeping up appearances. The struggle and tedium of presenting your best self time and time again in case this one turns out to be the one. Equal Parts is a series of true love stories, told by the couples themselves. The accompanying piece of original artwork for this episode comes from Chelsea Waites. See her illustration and all others at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Parts, you can find them at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/tr...
Mar 28, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A film-worthy meet cute that kick-started Kristina & Ilya’s relationship. Equal Parts is a series of true love stories. Each episode of Equal Parts has an accompanying piece of original artwork. This week D L Parker took the humour from Kristina & Ilya’s story and created a mixed-media work. You can see his creation at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Parts, you can find them at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/transcripts Find out more a...
Mar 21, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Dating in the digital age: what happens if you approach tinder as a social experiment? Equal Parts is a series of true love stories. Each episode of Equal Parts has an accompanying piece of original artwork. This week Daniel Brown worked his design magic. See it at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Parts, you can find them at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/transcripts Find out more about Equal Parts and get in touch: www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk ...
Mar 14, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week, a noughties' retelling of the classic waitress in a cocktail bar story, and a mod-tastic customer who keeps coming back, again, and again, and again. Equal Parts is a series of true love stories. Each episode of Equal Parts has an accompanying piece of original artwork. Herfa Thompson created this week’s design. You can see her creation at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Parts, you can find them at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/tra...
Mar 07, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week, lips prove to be useful tools for communication, not just for kissing. Equal Parts is a series of true love stories, told by the couples themselves. Each episode of Equal Parts has an accompanying piece of original artwork. This week’s design comes from Hannah Lyons. You can see her creation at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Parts, you can find them at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/transcripts Find out more about Equal Parts and g...
Feb 28, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A third time’s the charm tale which proves that true love conquers all. Equal Parts is a series of true love stories, told by the couples themselves. Each episode of Equal Parts has an accompanying piece of original artwork. This week’s design comes from Sophie Linney. You can see her creation at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Parts, you can find them at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/transcripts Find out more about Equal Parts and get in tou...
Feb 21, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Equal Parts, a new podcast series of true love stories. Our first tale is a classic: a good old-fashioned set-up. There’s snow, there are trains, there’s a bit of fisty-cuffs: in other words, all the makings of a great rom-com. Each episode of Equal Parts has an accompanying piece of original artwork. This week’s design comes from Fran Marchesi, of lettersandshapes. You can see her creation at www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk/artwork Transcripts are provided for every episode of Equal Part...
Feb 14, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Equal Parts is a series of true love stories about how people meet. From old school set-ups to chance encounters and online dating, each episode’s unique story is told by the couple themselves. Season 3 launches 14/02/2023. Subscribe now to never miss an episode. Learn more or get in touch: www.equalpartspodcast.co.uk @mariapassingham #EqualPartsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 04, 2019•2 min
