Podcast Episodes

Episode 57: The Thing About Mrs. Reynolds' House Tours

Season 1

We're headed back to Pemberley for this episode, where a gracious Mrs. Reynolds is ready to welcome us. We cover the history of country house tours a…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 56: The Thing About Robert Ferrars' Toothpick-case

Season 1

We're out running errands with Elinor Dashwood, which means we are headed to Gray’s in Sackville Street. There's a gentleman there inspecting all the…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 55: The Thing About Mrs. Croft at Sea with guest Maria Petrillo

Season 1

It's the Napoleonic Wars, and you're married to an admiral of the Royal Navy. This episode we're joined by guest Maria Petrillo of the Mystic Seaport…

3 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 54: The Thing About The Monk

Season 1

It's almost Halloween and what could be scarier than being trapped in conversation with John Thorpe? This episode we are taking a look at The Monk an…

3 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 53: The Thing About Colonel Brandon and the East India Company with guest Sharmini Kumar

Season 1

This week we are joined by our first returning guest, writer and director Sharmini Kumar. We discuss the global megacorporation that was the East Ind…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 52: The Thing About Bath's Baths

Season 1

Grab your floating potpourri and come along for this dip into the history of Bath and its waters, as this episode we are diving into the baths in Bat…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 51: The Thing About Lady Bertram's Flower Gardens with guest Dr. Menglu Gao

Season 1

The roses need trimming so we are headed to Mansfield Park, clippers in hand. This week we are joined by Dr. Menglu Gao as we chat about Lady Bertram…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 50: The Thing About Michaelmas

Season 1

Netherfield Park is let at last! Mrs. Bennet has heard that a single man in possession of a good fortune will be moving into the neighborhood by Mich…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 49: The Thing About the Bath Paper with guest Barbara Heller

Season 1

We are joined this week by guest Barbara Heller to discuss the Bath paper aka the Bath Chronicle. We cover Sir Walter's favorite “Arrived Here” colum…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Episode 48: The Thing About the Meryton Assembly

Season 1

It's dancing time! This week we are covering the origins of public assemblies before taking a look at the Meryton assembly scene in Pride and Prejudi…

3 years, 8 months ago

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