{"podcast":{"title":"My Perfect Romance","slug":"my-perfect-romance-7063069","podcast_index_feed_id":7063069,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/ozd93","website_url":"https://myperfectromance.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6711de25adbb22-90915127/images/MPR-1400-Square.jpg","author":"Lisa Owens","episode_count":99,"summary":"Valerie, Courtney and Lisa share and discuss all things romance whether it be books, movies, love stories or your stories.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:18:00.255251+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069"},"episode":{"title":"93 | Unpacking Call My By Your Name by Andre Aciman: Summer Romance & Identity","slug":"call-my-by-your-name-by-andre-aciman-june-24-2026-093","published_at":"2026-06-24T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069/call-my-by-your-name-by-andre-aciman-june-24-2026-093","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069","url":"https://myperfectromance.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6711de25adbb22-90915127/2479048/c1e-4wo4zb858vmfjg1g3-ok02qzopu24v-fmzyx0.mp3","summary":"Today's episode Val, Courtney, and Lisa dive into the evocative novel Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman, exploring its themes of summer romance, self-identity, and profound emotional and physical connection. They analyze the symbolism woven into the story, discuss the characters' journeys, and share personal insights on love and acceptance. In this episode: Key insights into Elio and Oliver's relationship, exploring themes of obsession, self-discovery, and mutual acceptance The symbolism of peaches and bodily intimacy in expressing connection and identity Discussions on age differences, societal acceptance, and the significance of authentic love Personal anecdotes highlighting the universality of fleeting yet impactful summer relationships The importance of honesty, vulnerability, and embracing one's true feelings The cultural context of sexuality and relationships in the 1980s versus today Resources & Links: Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman - Amazon link for the book André Aciman - Official website Call Me By Your Name (Movie) Connect with us: Let’s Chat! Have a love story to share or a book recommendation we can’t miss? Maybe you have a \"What Would You Do?\" dilemma for us to tackle? We’d also love to hear from published authors or fellow relationship podcasters interested in an interview! Head over to My Perfect Romance to connect. But while you're here… don’t forget to follow the show and leave a rating or review. It means the world to us! Legal Disclaimer: My Perfect Romance is hosted by friends sharing personal opinions and entertainment. We are not licensed relationship experts, counselors, or therapists. For professional advice, please consult a licensed relationship specialist or mental health professional. Upcoming reviews & topics: Colleen Hoover - Wom…","meta_description":"Today's episode Val, Courtney, and Lisa dive into the evocative novel Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman, exploring its themes of summer romance, self-i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-perfect-romance-7063069/episodes/call-my-by-your-name-by-andre-aciman-june-24-2026-093/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-perfect-romance-7063069/call-my-by-your-name-by-andre-aciman-june-24-2026-093.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}