Podcast Episodes

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 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 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, 1 month 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, 2 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, 2 months ago

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Episode 62: The Thing About Lucy's Filigree

Season 1

Lucy and Elinor are about to have a tense, coded conversation, and a bit of filigree work is the perfect accompaniment. This episode we cover the art…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Episode 61: The Thing About Speculation with guest Dr. Regulus Allen

Season 1

This week we're dealing out an episode on the game of Speculation with our guest Dr. Regulus Allen. We discuss the rules of play and the ways in whic…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 60: The Thing About Frank's Haircut

Season 1

Our scissors are sharpened, and we're ready for a stylish new 'do. Lucky for us, Frank has just returned from London and can fill us in on all the la…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 59: The Thing About the Bath Assembly Rooms

Season 1

Catherine Morland has arrived in Bath, and she is ready to be introduced to a man with a keen knowledge of muslin. This episode we explore both the U…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 58: The Thing About Sir John's Club

Season 1

Boodle's and Brooks's and White's, oh my! Gentlemen's clubs were a large part of the elite social landscape in Austen's time, and we're here to give …

3 years, 4 months ago

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