Podcast Episodes

Episode 27: The Thing About Austen and Romance with guest Bea Hodges-Koch

Season 1

Valentine's Day is around the corner, so this week we're bringing you a special episode on Jane Austen and romance with our guest Bea Hodges-Koch of …

4 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 26: The Thing About Fanny's Stargazing

Season 1

Pack your telescope and grab your star charts! This episode we're headed to a very specific location at Mansfield Park to examine Fanny's foray into …

4 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 25: The Thing About Anne's Newspapers with guest Katherine Cowley

Season 1

How did one keep tabs on a crush or former romance in a time before social media? In the case of Anne Elliot, you turn to newspapers and navy lists f…

4 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 24: The Thing About Fordyce's Sermons

Season 1

Mr. Collins is preparing to read aloud to all of us, and the chosen volume is Fordyce's Sermons. We discuss the rise and fall of Fordyce's popularity…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 23: The Thing About Circulating Libraries

Season 1

This episode we cover the history of circulating libraries in the UK with a little help from our Northanger Abbey friends. We also discuss the reputa…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 22: The Thing About Regency Birthdays

Season 1

Happy birthday, Jane! It's Jane Austen's birthday, and we're marking the occasion with an episode on Regency birthday celebrations. If you have ever …

4 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 21: The Thing About Christmas at Pemberley

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You have been cordially invited to Christmas at Pemberley! The Darcys have welcomed us to their home for the festive season, and we are here to walk …

4 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 20: The Thing About Colonel Brandon's Flannel Waistcoat

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Is Brandon into grunge? Going through a lumberjack phase? Embracing Santa chic? We're here to uncover just exactly what Colonel Brandon has on under …

4 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 19: The Thing About London Air with guest Dr. Rena Jones

Season 1

Take a deep breath, everyone! This episode we're discussing Mr. Woodhouse's concerns about the air in London with epidemiologist, Dr. Rena Jones. If …

4 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 18: The Thing About Fanny's Fallen Avenues with guest Tyler Hamilton

Season 1

This week it's a bit of a Fanny Price character study as we head to Mansfield Park to discuss Fanny's love of nature. Fanny is an often dismissed cha…

4 years, 6 months ago

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