The Thing About Austen Podcast
1) Episode 114: The Thing About Miss Lambe with guest Damianne Scott
This episode we welcome back guest Damianne Scott to discuss Miss Lambe from Austen's unfinished work, Sanditon. Dami covers exactly why Miss Lambe is such an important character in Austen's canon, as...Show More
2) Episode 113: The Thing About Grosvenor Street
The Netherfield crew have all decamped for London, and Caroline wants to make sure that Jane knows all about it. This episode we're checking out Grosvenor Street and its surrounding environs before pa...Show More
3) Episode 112: The Thing About Lovers' Vows
Mansfield Park has been hit by the theatrical bug, and shenanigans and intrigue are afoot. Please take your seat and silence all devices, because this episode we're peeking behind the green baize curt...Show More
4) Episode 111: The Thing About Catherine and the Mysterious Apartments with guest Kate Emery
Detective Catherine is on the case. The crime? Murder most foul. If only she could find some evidence. This episode we're joined by Kate Emery of Austen Therapy to discuss Catherine's investigation, w...Show More
5) Episode 110: The Thing About Lady Catherine's Windows with guest Dr. Emily Davis-Hale
Have you heard of this really, really, REALLY amazing house called Rosings? No seriously, it's basically the greatest house that has ever been built. And the windows! Don't even get me started. I mean...Show More
6) Episode 109: The Thing About the Assizes
Admiral Croft went away to sea, and Mr. Musgrove went away to Taunton. And Mrs. Musgrove seems to think that's the same thing. Grab your fanciest and most judicial red robe because this episode, we're...Show More
7) Episode 108: The Thing About the Barouche-landau
The weather is fine, and Mrs. Elton would like to go for a drive with the top down. This episode we're covering barouches, landaus, and Mrs. Elton's favorite, the barouche-landau. Let's hope it doesn'...Show More
8) Episode 107: The Thing About Manydown Park with guests Prerna Ramachandra and Sarah Rose Kearns
In December 1802, while visiting family friends at Manydown Park, Jane Austen received and accepted a proposal of marriage from Harris Bigg-Wither. The next day, she withdrew her acceptance. This epis...Show More
9) Episode 106: The Thing About Special Licenses
Mrs. Bennet would like to ensure that Lizzy's special day is the MOST special. And what better way to do that than by having Darcy and Lizzy marry by special license. This episode we cover the banns, ...Show More
10) Episode 105: The Thing About Marianne's Music with guest Dr. Elizabeth Weybright
Marianne has a lot of feelings, and what better way of expressing them than through her music? Dr. Elizabeth "Elly" Weybright joins us for this episode to discuss Marianne as a musician and the ways i...Show More
Episode 105: The Thing About Marianne's Music with guest Dr. Elizabeth Weybright
54:54 | May 21st, 2025