The Thing About Austen Podcast
1) 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
2) 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
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) Episode 104: The Thing About The Crescent
Henry Tilney has mysteriously disappeared, and Catherine will not rest until she finds him. Next up in her investigation? The Crescent. Join us as we cover the history and architecture of this notable...Show More
7) Episode 103: The Thing About Elegant Extracts
Harriet has been talking a lot about this nice guy she met, which means that Emma has questions. In addition to Robert Martin's blood type, school transcripts, and tax returns, she would obviously lik...Show More
8) Episode 102: The Thing About Lady Bertram's Shawl with guest Laboni Islam
Fanny's brother is headed back to sea, and Lady Bertram has a request (or two) for him. Poet and arts educator Laboni Islam joins us for this episode as we discuss Lady Bertram and her requested shawl...Show More
9) Episode 101: The Thing About Lizzy's Pin-money
Lizzy is officially engaged, and Mrs. Bennet has pound signs for eyes. Grab your marriage settlement and your preferred negotiator, because this episode we're getting into the history and purpose of p...Show More
10) Episode 100: The Thing About Jane Austen's House with guest Lizzie Dunford
Happy 100! To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we are thrilled to share our conversation with Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen’s House. We chat about Austen's time living in Chawton, as well...Show More
Episode 100: The Thing About Jane Austen's House with guest Lizzie Dunford
46:47 | Dec 20th, 2024