Podcast Episodes

Episode 122: The Thing About The Romance of the Forest

Season 1

Spooky season has arrived, and we're celebrating by diving into a classic gothic novel. This episode we pore over the pages of Ann Radcliffe's The Ro…

15 hours ago

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Episode 121: The Thing About Henry Tilney's Dogs with guest Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith

Season 1

Catherine Morland is thrilled to be visiting Henry Tilney's home. Bonus: she gets to meet his very cute dogs. Pet historian Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smit…

3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Episode 120: The Thing About Mr. Darcy's Ten Thousand a Year

Season 1

Mr. Bingley has brought a friend to the Meryton assembly, and everyone is abuzz with excitement. This episode we take a look at Mr. Darcy's bank bala…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 119: The Thing About Sea-bathing

Season 1

Everyone loves a good trip to the seaside. Everyone, that is, except Mr. Woodhouse. This episode we take a deep dive into the practice of sea-bathing…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 118: The Thing About Mrs. Clay Under Mr. Elliot's Protection

Season 1

What exactly does Austen mean when she describes Mrs. Clay as being "under his protection"? And what's in it for everyone involved? This episode we e…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 117: The Thing About Barton Cottage

Season 1

The Dashwood ladies have moved to Devon, and everyone seems to have an opinion on their new digs. This episode we discuss cottages, in all their many…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Episode 116: The Thing About Mrs. Bates's Knitting with guest Eleanor Gilchrist

Season 1

Mrs. Bates may be sitting quietly in the corner, but her hands are always busy. This episode we are joined by knitting and crochet historian Eleanor …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural Daughter

Season 1

Emma has big plans for Harriet, and these plans require a backstory, which Emma is more than happy to concoct. This episode we unpack the meaning of …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Episode 114: The Thing About Miss Lambe with guest Damianne Scott

Season 1

This episode we welcome back guest Damianne Scott to discuss Miss Lambe from Austen's unfinished work, Sanditon. Dami covers exactly why Miss Lambe i…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Episode 113: The Thing About Grosvenor Street

Season 1

The Netherfield crew have all decamped for London, and Caroline wants to make sure that Jane knows all about it. This episode we're checking out Gros…

10 months ago

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