Podcast Episodes

Episode 17: The Thing About Catherine and the Black Veil

Season 1

It's spooky season, so we're headed to Northanger Abbey! This week we investigate the black veil that so fascinates Catherine, and uncover some of th…

4 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 16: The Thing About Harriet's Riddle Book with guest Dr. Lynn Festa

Season 1

There's this very cool trend called acrostic and chill, and we're here to tell you all about it. This episode we're diving into Emma and taking a loo…

4 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 15: The Thing About Austen Con with guest Sharmini Kumar

Season 1

We're so excited to be participating in this year's Austen Con, so we're breaking with our usual format to bring you this conversation with Sharmini …

4 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 14: The Thing About Emma's Unfinished Artwork with guest Georgie Castilla

Season 1

This week you get two episodes in one! In the first half we discuss Emma's unfinished artwork with Georgie Castilla of Duniath Comics. Then we chat w…

4 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 13: The Thing About the Cobb

Season 1

Captain Wentworth is headed to Lyme Regis, so obviously we must tag along. Pack a pair of sturdy shoes and tie your bonnet strings on extra tight bec…

4 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 12: The Thing About Mary Crawford's Harp with guest Dr. Lidia Chang

Season 1

Mary Crawford is playing the harp over at the Mansfield Parsonage, and we've got front row seats to the hottest performance in town. If you have ever…

4 years, 8 months ago

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Episode 11: The Thing About Steventon Rectory

Season 1

Although it no longer exists, Steventon Rectory was the birthplace of Jane Austen and where she lived for the first 25 years of her life. This week w…

4 years, 8 months ago

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Episode 10: The Thing About Box Hill

Season 1

This episode we're all about Emma as we head out to Box Hill to take in the view. There's nothing like sublime landscape and awkward social tension t…

4 years, 8 months ago

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Episode 9: The Thing About the Rushworths' Divorce with guest Dr. Ellen Campbell

Season 1

Sex! Scandal! This week we're headed to Mansfield Park where a matrimonial fracas is brewing. Actually, it happened in Twickenham, and it's already f…

4 years, 9 months ago

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Episode 8: The Thing About Sir Walter's Favorite Book

Season 1

We're deep in the nerdery weeds this week as we unpack the beginning of Persuasion and discuss Sir Walter's obsession with status and prestige and ho…

4 years, 9 months ago

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