Best Beckinsale Podcasts (2024)

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Bitcherton: An Improvised Regency Podcast 46:32

21m ago46:32

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We have a special treat for you today - our friends at Many Sided Media are releasing an improvised Regency podcast called Bitcherton, and we have a sneak preview of the pilot for our fans. If you like the pilot, pre-save their kickstarter, which is going live on June 13th. PRE-SAVE THE KICKSTARTER Lady Patience Bitcherton has unwed daughters, nosy…

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Interview with the Vampire 1994 Film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt | Spoiler-free 43:25

6h ago43:25

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode we dissect the 1994 film, Interview with the Vampire starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst. Directed by Neil Jordan. “The selfishly evil vampire Lestat seduces Louis into a life of immortality, where he is troubled by the need to kill to maintain his own life. He confesses his 200-year er…

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Interview with the Vampire | Novel by Anne Rice | Spoiler-free 38:54

9d ago38:54

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode we dissect Interview with the Vampire, a novel by Anne Rice. “This is the story of Louis, as told in his own words, of his journey through mortal and immortal life. Louis recounts how he became a vampire at the hands of the radiant and sinister Lestat and how he became indoctrinated, unwillingly, in…

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Season 3 Finale Q+A 59:02

1M ago59:02

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Season 3 finale!!! We're taking all of your questions about all things Emma, Jane Austen, and ourselves as we gear up to start Persuasion! Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Gilmore Girls, Euphoria, Bottoms, Heartstopper, RWRB, The White Lotus, Percy Jackson (The Lightning Thief), How to Get Away With Murder, Bridgerton, The Cruel Prince, Buff…

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Emma Approved with Joanna Sotomura 45:49

20d ago45:49

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We're talking about Emma Approved again today, this time with Emma herself, Joanna Sotomura! We discuss gatekeeping fandom, early 2000s fashion, Emma's hair color, the revival, and get all sorts of behind the scenes secrets! To see what Joanna's up to, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @joannasotomura. And check out her new show Sunny on Apple …

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Pod and Pod and Prejudice 47:45

1M ago47:45

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APRIL FOOLS, we're releasing an episode on a Monday! Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon! Instagram: @podandprejudice Twitter: @poda…

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The X-Files vs. Doctor Who: A Dissection Double Feature 56:14

2M ago56:14

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this exciting double feature, we have each selected one episode from a favorite series to introduce to the other. Steven chose The X-Files: Bad Blood with guest stars Patrick Renna and Luke Wilson while Kelsey chose Doctor Who: The God Complex with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan. The X-Files, Season 5, Episode 12: Bad Blood “Sc…

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Emma Approved with Bernie Su 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

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Today, we're talking about Emma Approved and, by proxy, the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, with the creator of both shows, Bernie Su. We discuss the inspiration behind the Pemberley Digital cinematic universe, the nitty gritty of adapting Austen, and what this format would look like today. For more from Bernie, follow him at @berniesu on Instagram and Link…

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Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 2) with Vanessa Zoltan 1:09:24

2M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

We're joined again today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the second half of the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include how young Harriet is, how much we love to hate this Frank Churchill, Emma's dreams, Mrs. Elton's accent, the letter game and…

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Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 1) with Vanessa Zoltan 58:58

3M ago58:58

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We're joined today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include the chicken thieves as classism, the flaws in Emma's character development, the relaying of the narrative voice, Knightley as dad, and Elton's botche…

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Dissecting Van Helsing Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale 52:57

4M ago52:57

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2004 Stephen Sommers film, Van Helsing with Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. “The famed monster hunter [Van Helsing] is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes,” according to IMDB. This is Dissecting Horror: Exami…

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Making Austen Queer with Leigh Douglas 54:17

3M ago54:17

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Jane Austen, but make it GAY. We're joined today by Leigh Douglas (@leighdouglascomedy) to discuss which Austen characters are most queer (including Jane herself), why her works draw a queer audience, and a queer fan casting of Pride and Prejudice. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Show Me Eternity, Wild Nights with Emily (adapted into a 2018…

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Emma of 83rd Street with Audrey and Emily 55:21

5M ago55:21

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Today, we're discussing Emma of 83rd Street today, with none other than the authors themselves, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding! We chat about adapting Austen, their writing process, dating horror stories, and more. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless, goop, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Gilmore to Say. Follow Audrey and Emily on Insta…

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Clueless (Part 2) with Sequoia Simone 1:42:03

4M ago1:42:03

1:42:03

We're joined today by Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics, But Make It Scary) to discuss the second half of Clueless! Topics discussed include "stems," heavy clambakes, Jane Fairfax as the Gay Agenda, the California freeway, Box Hill-gate, daddy-daughter time, and, of course, not allowing children to participate in multimillion dollar lawsuits. Glossary…

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Dissecting NOS4A2 by Joe Hill | Novel, Series and Audiobook Spoiler-free Review 45:54

5M ago45:54

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the horror novel NOS4A2 by Joe Hill along with the TV series starring Zachary Quinto and audiobook narrated by Kate Mulgrew. “NOS4A2 is a horror novel about a woman trying to save her son from a vicious, supernatural killer,” according to Wikipedia. This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of…

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Clueless (Part 1) with Kelly Schubert 1:30:34

4M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

We're joined today by Kelly Schubert to discuss the first half of Clueless! Topics discussed include the Step-Sibling Issue, "edgy" humor, Paul Rudd aging like fine wine, things that did NOT age quite so well, and the Christmas tree industry. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Marrying Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Ripped Bodice, …

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Emma (2009) Episode 4 with Laughing with Lizzie 1:35:19

5M ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Sophie Andrews from Laughing with Lizzie joins us today to discuss the fourth and final episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! It's all happening in this one. Topics discussed include Jane's fatigue, Knightley's flirting, Box Hill-gate, the almost KISS, the death of Mrs. Churchill, Emma and Harriet's matching outfits, and the surprise of the sea. Glo…

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Emma (2009) Episode 3 with Zackary Grady 1:32:36

6M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Zackary Grady of Gay Pride and Prejudice fame joins us today to discuss the third episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include bringing Austen to the masses, direct address, Knightley's boots, the introduction of Augusta, claw hands, spotted dick, and the DANCE. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Wishbone, Succession, Atonemen…

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Dissecting The Innkeepers by Ti West | Spoiler-free Review 35:12

6M ago35:12

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2011 film, The Innkeepers, written and directed by Ti West and starring Sara Paxton and Pat Healy. “During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay” according to The…

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Emma (2009) Episode 2 with Reclaiming Jane 1:21:12

7M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Emily and Lauren from Reclaiming Jane join us today to discuss the second episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include costuming and hair details, fake babies, Christmas at Randalls, joyful Knightley, meeting Frank Churchill, the pianoforte, the Bates/Fairfax family dynamic, and CGI snow. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Tit…

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Emma (2009) Episode 1 with The Thing About Austen 1:29:06

7M ago1:29:06

1:29:06

Diane and Zan from The Thing About Austen join us to chat about the first episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include the trifecta of tragic children, storytelling through costuming, Emma and Knightley's chemistry, the proposal/rejection of Robbie Martin, and Mr. Woodhouse's scarves. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Fire Is…

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Dissecting Trick 'r Treat | Spoiler-free Halloween Special 59:35

7M ago59:35

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this Halloween special we dissect the 2007 movie, Trick 'r Treat written and directed by Michael Doherty and staring Brian Cox, Anna Paquin and Dylan Baker. “Five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy fo…

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Dissecting The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster | Spoiler-free 44:41

7M ago44:41

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this podcast we dissect "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster," now playing on Shudder. "Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life.” - The Internet Movie Database. The Frankenstein Mon…

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EMMA. (2020) Part 2 with Chateau Barefoot 1:16:10

8M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Charlotte aka @chateaubarefoot is BACK to finish off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include the Knightley/Jane duet, alien tentacle porn, girlhood, the sexiest dance scene of all time, Harriet's agency, the nosebleed, and repression. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Mean Girls, birds-of-paradise, Sex Education, Avatar: The La…

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EMMA. (2020) with Chateau Barefoot 1:07:55

8M ago1:07:55

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Charlotte of @chateaubarefoot fame joins us today to kick off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include butts, Regency underwear, artistic historical inaccuracy, fedora boys, Daddy Weston, and bullet pudding. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Vine, Pinocchio, Lovesick, Isobel Waller-Bridge, Love Actually, About Time, Deathly Hall…

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Dissecting The Dead Zone (1983), TV Series (2003) and Stephen King Novel | Spoiler-free 54:32

8M ago54:32

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this podcast we dissect the 1983 David Cronenberg film, "The Dead Zone" starring Christopher Walken and compare it against the 1979 Stephen King novel and 2003 television series. In this classic supernatural thriller, “A man awakens from a coma to discover he has a psychic ability." This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the a…

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Emma 1996 (Part 2) with The Pemberley Podcast 1:09:46

9M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Jillian and Yolanda from The Pemberley Podcast are back to discuss the second half of the 1996 adaptation of Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Topics discussed include the iconic Juliet Stevenson, Box Hill-Gate, pen*s pants, the similarities between Frank and Willoughby, and the loss of the most iconic romantic line in history. Glossary of People, Pla…

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Emma 1996 (Part 1) with The Pemberley Podcast 1:12:37

9M ago1:12:37

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Today, we're joined by Jillian and Yolanda from The Pemberley Podcast to discuss the first half of the 1996 adaptation of Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Topics discussed include the transitions, Ewan McGregor's wig, dress pinning, and Hot Jane Fairfax. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Br…

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Emma Chapters 54-55 50:39

10M ago50:39

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Finishing out the book strong!!! Knightley does some matchmaking of his own, we get one more engagement, Harriet's family is revealed, and Emma and Knightley get married! Topics discussed include Robbie and Harriet's engagement, the economics of dating in Jane Austen, and the Great Turkey Robberies of 1812. Study questions: Topics discussed include…

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Emma Chapters 52-53 1:00:12

10M ago1:00:12

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THE PENULTIMATE BOOK EPISODE! Emma and Jane officially become friends, Mrs. Weston has her baby, Knightley tells his brother about him and Emma, and Emma tells her dad. Topics discussed include regency era obstetrics, Mrs. Elton's smugness, jacks, and the age gap. Study questions: Topics discussed include the shifting dynamics between the character…

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Emma Chapters 49-51 1:19:57

11M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

If we loved these chapters less, we might be able to talk about them more. Which would be hard, because this is a long one. All we have to say is KNIGHTLEY LOVES EMMA! Also, Frank explains himself and Knightley hears him out, and Knightley decides to move in with Emma. Topics discussed include Knightley's jealousy, Austen's iconic romance writing, …

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Dissecting Martyrs 2015 | Worst Remake Ever? | Spoiler-free 42:53

10M ago42:53

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Hello, horrorphiles. A remake of the 2008 classic French horror film of the same name, Martyrs 2015 was produced by Blumhouse pictures. Jason Blum himself said of the film, "Making the remake destroyed the original in every way and the remake never should have existed." "With help from a friend (Bailey Noble), a tormented woman (Troian Bellisario) …

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Dissecting Martyrs 2008 | New French Extremity Horror | Spoiler-free 50:10

11M ago50:10

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Hello, Horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2008 French Extremity classic, Martyrs. Directed by Pascal Laugier and staring Mylène Jampanoï and Morjiana Alaoui. “Lucie is plagued by reoccurring nightmares of when she was abducted and tortured in an abandoned slaughterhouse. Determined to overcome her trauma, she enlists fellow abuse survivo…

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Emma Chapters 47-48 1:06:36

11M ago1:06:36

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Harriet reveals who she's in love with and Emma realizes something important about herself....that's right, Emma loves KNIGHTLEY! Plus, we get a bit of Jane's side of the story. Topics discussed include Emma being a lady himbo, the devastating end (???) of Robert Martin, the possibility that Jane Austen invented shipping, and Emma's Ben and Jerry's…

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Emma Chapters 44-46 1:14:56

12M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

There's a LOT going on in this episode. This is the humbling of Emma Woodhouse. Buckle up. Emma begins to realize she might be the problem, Jane finally accepts a governess position and promptly falls ill. Knightley almost kisses Emma's hand, Mrs. Churchill DIES, and Jane starts avoiding Emma. And FINALLY, it is revealed that Jane and Frank have be…

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Emma Chapters 42-43 57:19

12M ago57:19

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Everyone goes to Donwell to pick strawberries, Jane is offered a job, and Emma and Jane have a moment. The next day, we endure Box Hill-gate, where Emma puts her foot FULLY in her mouth. Topics discussed include farmer cosplaying, NYC summers, Harriet's prospects, and Frank's MOOD. Study questions: Topics discussed include Jane's fatigue, Emma and …

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Emma Chapters 39-41 1:00:44

1y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Lots of shenanigans in this week's chapters! Frank rescues Harriet from a dramatic encounter, and Emma gets ideas. Harriet is FINALLY over Elton and she burns the band-aid to prove it! Knightley develops a theory about Frank Churchill's intentions. Topics discussed include shitty gifts from our exes, regency era dudebros, regency era Bananagrams, a…

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Dissecting The Haunting, 1999 | Love It or Hate It? 49:17

1y ago49:17

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Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 1999 film, The Haunting directed by Jan de Bont and based on the Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Starring Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson and Lily Taylor. "A study in fear escalates into a heart-stopping nightmare for a professor and three subjects trapped in a m…

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Emma Chapters 37-38 56:45

1y ago56:45

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Diving into Volume the Third! Frank returns and we FINALLY get our ball at the Crown Inn. Knightley saves the day, and then he and Emma share a dance. Topics discussed include AFC Richmond as Austen characters, family dinner parties, puppies, and tallow candles. Study questions: Topics discussed include whether Emma is over Frank, why Frank is bein…

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Dissecting The Haunting, 1963 | Directed by Robert Wise 35:45

1y ago35:45

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Hello, horrorphiles. Here we dissect the classic 1963 film, The Haunting directed by Robert Wise and based on the Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn. “Dr. Markway leads a small group of ghost hunters to a supposedly haunted mansion to conduct experiments to prove …

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Living a rich and purposeful life - EP 3 34:18

1y ago34:18

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In this the final episode of three with Stephen Armytage, he discusses what it means to live a rich and purposeful life. Stephen explains that his goal in sharing this course, and his overall mission, is to leave the world in a better shape than he found it. He reveals the secret to achieving this is coming from a place of abundance and connection.…

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Living a rich and purposeful life - EP 2 44:36

1y ago44:36

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In episode two of Beaming Green, we learn about the next chapter in Stephen Armytage's journey towards Living a Rich and Purposeful Life (LARPL). Stephen shares what brought on his self-described 'spectacular midlife crisis', which was a growing discomfort about the direction in which the world was heading, particularly around how humans were treat…

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Emma Chapters 35-36 58:04

1y ago58:04

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Finishing out Volume the Second strong! Frank is coming home and Emma is having feelings about it. Plus, Mr. Weston spills the tea on Mrs. Churchill. Topics discussed include the post-college job market, wax candles, the source of Augusta's wealth, the pick me girl, upstarts, and the mystery of the Tupmans. Study questions: Topics discussed include…

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Living a rich and purposeful life EP1 40:03

1y ago40:03

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By Hosted by Jeremy Melder

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Dissecting The Haunting of Hill House Novel by Shirley Jackson 54:50

1y ago54:50

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Hello, horrorphiles. In our first literary dissection, we examine the 1959 horror novel, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. This classic haunted house book was the basis for The Haunting (1963 and 1999) as well as The Haunting of Hill House series on Netflix. This is Dissecting Horror: Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television a…

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Patreon Content!!! 34:42

1y ago34:42

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Outtakes: Bingo night, The Last of Us, the Bubonic Plague, Shakespeare's birthday, and Becca's internet troubles. What We're Reading/Watching/Listening To: Becca recommends Brandi Carlile, Molly recommends One of Us is Lying, and BOTH Becca and Molly recommend The Last of Us. Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by…

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A Quick Announcement 1:05

1y ago1:05

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Just popping by to let you know that Tuesday's episode will NOT be an Emma episode. Instead, we'll give you a sneak preview of what we have on our Patreon!By Molly Burdick

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Emma Chapters 33-34 56:38

1y ago56:38

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Mrs. Elton LOVES Jane, and Knightley claims he doesn't. Emma throws a dinner party for Mrs. Elton, John Knightley shows up, and we hear that Jane got caught in the rain while retrieving a mysterious letter. Topics discussed include brunch, how couples gossip, big city friendships, and the postal service. Study questions: Topics discussed include Au…

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Emma Chapters 31-32 57:35

1y ago57:35

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Meet the Eltons! Emma develops a new matchmaking scheme and we get introduced to Mr. Elton's new (terrible) wife. Topics discussed include who pays on the first date, who's the hypochondriac in the relationship, and who Knightley's best friend is. Study questions: Topics discussed include how Frank has changed Emma's perceptions of love, how the na…

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Emma Chapters 29-30 47:38

1y ago47:38

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Frank and Emma want to throw a ball at the Crown Inn, but it doesn't happen. Instead, they say goodbye. Topics discussed include parent bait, soggy sandwiches, and Perry the Apothecary. Study questions: Topics discussed include what a ball would mean for Highbury, whether we believe Frank/the Churchills about his reason for leaving, Frank and Emma'…

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