From Red Carpets to Real Talk: Lisa Portolan and the “Organic” Origin Story of the Slow Love Podcast
The 2016 premiere of The Space Between at the Canberra Italian Film Festival. lisa portolan slow love podcast co-host met at film event
: The series features interviews with everyday Australians and experts—such as dating app CEOs and matchmakers—to explore how a global pandemic redefined romantic connections. From Red Carpets to Real Talk: Lisa Portolan
The story of the Slow Love podcast is a rare "meet-cute" in a digital age often defined by clinical swiping. While its content frequently explores how dating apps have reshaped human connection, the foundation of the podcast itself was laid through an old-fashioned, organic encounter. While its content frequently explores how dating apps
At the time, Portolan—already an established author—was struck by the film's exploration of intimacy and human connection. This shared creative frequency between Portolan’s research and Borgobello’s visual storytelling formed an immediate bond. From Meeting to Podcast
: When the COVID-19 pandemic halted Ruth's work on a new feature film in Italy, the pair decided to "pivot to audio" to share raw stories of love and intimacy during lockdown.