Podcast Episodes

Episode 72: The Thing About St. James's Palace

Season 1

Sir William Lucas has been to St. James's Palace, and he wants to make sure that everyone knows about it. This episode we get into the particulars of…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Episode 71: The Thing About Cramer with guest Dr. Karali Hunter

Season 1

Jane Fairfax has received a mystery piano, along with some new music, and Frank Churchill is here to tell Emma all about it. This episode we break do…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 70: The Thing About the Irish Car Party

Season 1

There's nothing like a summer day at Box Hill. Nothing more awkward, that is. This episode we're jaunting forth with our friends from Highbury for an…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 69: The Thing About Lizzy's Needlework with guest Dr. Jennie Batchelor

Season 1

Needlework in Jane Austen's novels is commonly referred to as simply "work." But what exactly does this work entail, and why is it important to chara…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 68: The Thing About Catherine's Love of Hyacinths

Season 1

Catherine has finally arrived at Northanger Abbey, and she and Henry are engaging in a bit of botanical discourse. This episode we dig into some hort…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 67: The Thing About Darcy's First Proposal with guest Meredith Ammons

Season 1

This episode we're joined by Meredith Ammons to break down the first proposal of one Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. We also get into the letter that follows …

3 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 66: The Thing About Anne's Bloom

Season 1

What is bloom? And can you purchase it at Sephora? This week we're taking a look at the broader historical and cultural context surrounding Anne's bl…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 65: The Thing About Mrs. Allen's Muslin with guest Dr. Hilary Davidson

Season 1

Henry Tilney is discussing muslin with Mrs. Allen and Catherine Morland, and the ladies are impressed. This episode we're joined by fashion historian…

3 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 64: The Thing About the Bertram Sisters' Puzzle

Season 1

How do you solve a puzzle like Fanny? This episode we survey the Bertram sisters' map puzzle and discuss the social cartography of Mansfield Park.

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3 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 63: The Thing About Polluting the Shades of Pemberley

Season 1

Lady Catherine has stopped by Longbourn for a little chat, and she clearly needs to read an article or two on appropriate guest etiquette. This episo…

3 years, 7 months ago

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