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If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “allowed” to like Jane Austen – whether because her work is too white, too academic, or too straight – we’ve been there. And this podcast is for you. Each episode, we use a different theme to guide our reading through the Austen canon to give you the historical context of each work, draw connections to pop culture, and discover new ways of interpreting old texts. There’s something in Jane Austen’s novels for everyone. Whether you’re a long-time Austen devo ...
Welcome to a new season! Let's meet the Elliots... Vanity, mortality, and haunting the narrative are the orders of the day. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod Email…
Once again, our beloved listeners have inflicted glorious absurdity upon us. For this round of 6 Degrees we're joined by Becca and Molly of Pod & Prejudice, who previously graced us with their presence in the Season 2 premiere! This season's topics: Mt. Vesuvius Abbott Elementary The Parent Trap Benedict Cumberbatch Bookstore cats White Lotus Waffl…
It's the wrap-up of (spoiler) one of our favorite Austen novels! Listen to find out where Emma stands in our estimation, what we'd say to the characters, and our biggest takeaways from this delightfully infuriating book. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaim…
We've reached the final section of Emma! In this episode we're sharing our thoughts on happy endings, some colorful history, and a few last jabs at Mrs. Elton. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingja…
It's the last episode of 2022 and THINGS. ARE. HAPPENING. Dreams destroyed! Wishes fulfilled! New information comes to light! Join our discussions of fancy funerals and secret relationships in this penultimate, hopeful section of Emma. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Tw…
The characters of Emma decide to make some courageous decisions in these chapters, while your hosts courageously decide to share opinions on fictional characters and celebrities who will never respond. It's basically the same thing. In this episode, we're discussing moments of character growth, what makes Knightley's strawberries so exciting, and w…
These chapters feel like balancing on a precipice. While we wait for the next bomb to drop, we're talking about Romanichal history in England and some very distressed damsels. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagra…
New challenger approaching... The Eltons are shaking things up in Hartfield! Will Emma stand her ground and assert her place in the hierarchy? Join us for mail talk and a healthy dose of intersectional feminism. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane F…
Emma is beginning to suspect there's something Frank Churchill isn't telling her. We are beginning to suspect there's something Frank Churchill isn't telling anyone. We're using our theme of beginnings in this episode to talk about the Regency gentleman's Grand Tour, connect K-pop debuts to young ladies coming out in society, and debate exactly why…
We're moving and shaking and defending Robert Martin's honor. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod Email: reclaimingjanepod@gmail.com Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art…
No one's mad. But they're all disappointed. In this episode, Emily and Lauren ask whether certain characters could have been rather more cautious in their behavior, plus some context on Miss Fairfax's situation and nostalgia for Bridesmaids. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with …
An extremely stable episode... up to a point. Join Emily and Lauren for conversations about consequences for actions, stubborn streaks, and more of what passes for Regency healthcare. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod …
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Emma 6-10: "Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss"
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Emma Woodhouse is fully prepared to girlboss her way through life, but are we prepared to support her? (Answer: maybe.) This week we're using our theme of tradition to share some hot takes about adaptations and learn where Mr. Knightley's home got its name. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.c…
Come along on our Season 4 kickoff! We're delighted to be getting started with Emma this time – although delight isn't the only emotion our heroine provokes. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane…
The segment where we try so hard to fit random topics with Jane Austen, we might as well be Cinderella's stepsisters with the glass slipper. Marvel at Lauren and Emily's attempts to connect everything from the United States Supreme Court to Lord of the Rings! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod…
At long last, we have come to the end of Mansfield Park. Join Lauren and Emily for a retrospective on the book, a deluge of questionable advice for the characters, and an inevitable airing of grievances. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook:…
Alternate title: "We Reject Your Ending and Substitute Our Own" In our final analysis episode of Mansfield Park, Emily and Lauren have strong opinions about both the rejections in the book and the ones we think should have happened. Also included: Love Island's second appearance and the biggest scandal of them all. For show notes and a full transcr…
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Mansfield Park 41-44: "Charmed, I'm Sure"
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Let's take a detour through historic Portsmouth with a surprise visitor to the Price household! And what do Mario, Anthony J. Crowley, and Henry Crawford have in common? For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @re…
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Mansfield Park 36-40: "Find Your Balance"
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After a short hiatus (which will be explained, don't worry), we're back! Jump into the balance of Fanny's life with Lauren and Emily while we discuss decision making, household management, and Selling Sunset. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Face…
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Mansfield Park 31-35: "Who Authorized This?"
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Welcome to another episode where we wish the theme were less relevant. This week, Lauren and Emily talk about authority with detours into performance, affection, and probably more violence than you'd expect from an Austen podcast. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The History and Evolution of Public Speaking For show notes and a full trans…
This section's got BDE (Big Debutante Energy). Join Lauren and Emily for an energetic discussion of Fanny's coming out! Also included: balls, typical Fanny anxiety, and some truly inspired matching of characters with the same energy. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Jane Austen in the Ballroom For show notes and a full transcript of this …
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Mansfield Park 21-25: "Challenge Accepted"
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There's nothing like a good challenge, right? This week, Lauren and Emily talk about the challenges that our characters face and the ones they've made for themselves. Also included: textile history, trope talks, and inferiority complexes. (We swear this was recorded before season 2 of Bridgerton came out.) Links to topics discussed in this episode:…
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Mansfield Park 16-20: "Positively Miserable"
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It's hard to be positive when you're in the middle of a love triangle and the lord of the house comes home and ruins all the theatrical fun. Emily and Lauren try to talk positivity as we cover the mess that is the attempted staging of Lovers' Vows. Also included: what Sir Thomas was really up to in the West Indies, Euphoria, and plenty of pity part…
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Mansfield Park 11-15: "Mission Accomplished"
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Let's... put on a show? In this section, Emily and Lauren talk about accomplishment as we follow the denizens of Mansfield Park through their preparation for a play. Also included: a new arrival, love triangles, and the scandal of the stage. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The propriety of actresses Representation in media For show notes…
Relationships are getting complicated in the next chapters of Mansfield Park! Lauren and Emily talk about collaboration – or rather, the distinct lack of it. Also included: gaslight/gatekeep/girlboss and a healthy helping of harping on ha-has. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The English landscape garden Elle Woods, ahead of her time For …
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Mansfield Park 1-5: "I'm Not Mad, Just..."
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Welcome to Mansfield Park! In this first episode of Season 3, Emily and Lauren are joined by Diane and Zan of The Thing About Austen to talk about disappointment. Also included: courtships, class divides, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Marriage in Regency England The (Almost) Slaveless Caribbean Find The Th…
It's our first audience participation episode – and our first anniversary! For the last few months, we took suggestions on social media of topics that you wanted us to connect to Jane Austen. How did we do? For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebo…
The final episode of the season, in which we drink and we (pretend to) know things. Lauren and Emily discuss their final thoughts on the whole of Pride & Prejudice and throw a healthy amount of shade in the Bennets' direction. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @r…
At long last... the final section of Pride & Prejudice. Join Lauren and Emily as we discuss how identity is created. Also included: character growth, a whole bunch of letters, and why this book stands out to us. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The Public Universal Friend Identity in the Age of Social Media For show notes and a full trans…
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Pride & Prejudice 51-55: "You Belong With Me"
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As we barrel toward the end of Pride & Prejudice, Lauren and Emily tackle the concept of belonging. Also included: guilty consciences, OTPs/NOTPs, and some musings on how fandom made this podcast happen. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook:…
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Pride & Prejudice 46-50: "Make the Sacrifice"
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Things are heating up for the Bennets... In this episode, Lauren and Emily break down what's going on with Lydia and how sacrifice plays into it (or doesn't). Caution is thrown to the wind, tables are turning, and yes we made Squid Game relevant to Jane Austen. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Eloping to Gretna Green What is 'Squid Game' …
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Pride & Prejudice 41-45: "So What Is The Truth?"
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Philosophy, but make it chaos! Lauren and Emily talk about how truth is constructed and why it's maybe – possibly – probably – fake. Also included: travel plans, siblings, and the nightmares of socially anxious people. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Truth coming out of her well to shame mankind Are We Living in a Computer Simulation? (W…
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Pride & Prejudice 36-40: "Be Humble, Sit Down"
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In this episode, Lauren and Emily talk about humility and how it manifests – or doesn't – in these chapters. Also included: dictionary definitions, relatable celebrities, and some classic familial embarrassment. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Defining humility The Reign of the "Relatable" Celebrity is Over For show notes and a full tran…
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Pride & Prejudice Bonus: "Darcy's Letter"
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So, we got hit by a hurricane... In lieu of trying to record a "normal" episode while displaced, we present an impromptu piece of bonus content: Emily's extremely questionable but highly dramatic reading of Mr. Darcy's letter to Elizabeth in Chapter 35. Please enjoy! If you are able, we encourage donating to local organizations assisting with hurri…
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Pride & Prejudice 31-35: "Don't You Trust Me?"
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Do you, don't you? Lauren and Emily consider the many roles that trust plays in these chapters, from self confidence to shocking betrayal. Also included: revelations, Aladdin, and how NOT to propose marriage. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Regency guardians Do you trust me? For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our…
I don't got friends. I got FAMILY. In this week's episode, Emily and Lauren talk about families we choose and families we don't. Also included: prudent decisions, the Fast & Furious franchise, and a certain Miss Bennet at Rosings Park. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The Habsburg Jaw Regency-era Family Planning The Best Fast and Furious …
Who are we to shy away from notoriously expansive (pun intended) topics? Lauren and Emily dive into colonialism. Also included: strategic alliances, Coca-Col(onialism) Freestyle, and Love Island. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Types of colonialism Desirability politics For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our webs…
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Pride & Prejudice 16-20: "War (what is it good for?)"
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Absolutely nothing! In this episode, Lauren and Emily talk about wars both literal and metaphorical. Also included: proposals, celebrity feuds, and the mortifying ordeal of (your family) being known. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The Napoleonic Wars Taylor vs. Kanye For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our websit…
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Pride & Prejudice 11-15: "Best Frenemies"
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What makes a friend? Co-hosting BFFs Lauren and Emily look at interpersonal relationships in the Bennetsphere. Also included: Mean Girls, ulterior motives, and George Wickham has entered the chat. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The History of Friendship Why Mean Girls is the perfect teen movie For show notes and a full transcript of thi…
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Pride & Prejudice 6-10: "I'll Make a Man out of You"
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This week, Emily and Lauren discuss masculinity and our leading men. Also included: English nationalism, gendered gazes, and just a splash of High School Musical. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Masculinity and mental health The female gaze For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Con…
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Pride & Prejudice 1-5: "First Impressions"
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Welcome to a new season and a new book! In this first episode on Pride & Prejudice, hosts Emily and Lauren are joined (and judged) by Molly and Becca, the creators and co-hosts of Pod and Prejudice. Also included: ladylike behavior, special treatment, and teenage phases we'd rather forget. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Gender roles in …
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Sense & Sensibility Wrap-Up: "Unsolicited Advice"
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In the Season 1 finale, Emily and Lauren share their thoughts on Sense & Sensibility as a whole and give its characters some feedback in a new segment, "Advising Austen." Thanks for joining us this season! We'll be back on June 2 to start Pride & Prejudice. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.c…
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Sense & Sensibility 46-50: "Adult Supervision Required"
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In our final recap and dissection of Sense & Sensibility, Emily and Lauren tackle the topic of adulthood: what does it really mean? Also included: happy endings, emotional growth, and Taylor Swift. Links to topics discussed in this episode: History of Childhood Here's Why Taylor Swift is Re-Releasing Her Old Albums For show notes and a full transcr…
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Sense & Sensibility 41-45: "Losing Our Religion"
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In Episode 9, Emily and Lauren go to church. Also included: near-death experiences, unexpected visitors, and a healthy (?) dose of pining. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The First Great Awakening God in the Regency For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @r…
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Sense & Sensibility 36-40: "Sparking Joy"
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After the trauma of last episode, Emily and Lauren look for joy instead in chapters 36-40. Also included: relatable characters, emotional ranges larger than a teaspoon, and Emily's endgame predictions. (Please pardon the audio quality. We had technical difficulties in recording.) Links to topics discussed in this episode: Jane Austen provided the r…
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Sense & Sensibility 31-35: "Everybody Hurts"
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In Episode 7, Emily and Lauren tackle some heavy topics when considering a trauma-informed reading of Jane Austen. Also included: backstory, sympathy, and hysteria. Links to topics discussed in this episode: What is trauma-informed care? Trauma-Informed Care: What it is, and why it's important Female Hysteria (and the Sex Toys Used to Treat It) For…
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Sense & Sensibility 26-30: “Queering Jane Austen” (with Rational Creatures)
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In Episode 6, Emily and Lauren are joined by the creators of Rational Creatures to discuss sexuality in media. Also included: wild speculation, chaotic bisexuals, and some ladies who are just really good friends. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The Ladies of Llangollen Chaotic Bisexuals on TV Connect with Rational Creatures on their webs…
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Sense & Sensibility 21-25: "Moral Dilemmas"
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Emily and Lauren get philosophical about morality in Episode 5. Also included: secret affairs, lots of judgment, and relating to Chidi Anagonye. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The shifting religious environment of the Regency era How morality became a sitcom on “The Good Place” For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit…
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Sense & Sensibility 16-20: "Keep It Classy"
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In Episode 4, Emily and Lauren dive in to chapters 16-20 and discuss what defines social class, then and now. Also included: what people value, how to identify a gentleman, and why Marianne deserves a good "bless her heart." Links to topics discussed in this episode: The "money can't buy happiness" myth Changing wealth distribution in the U.S. For …
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Sense & Sensibility 11-15: "Race and Regency"
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In Episode 3, Emily and Lauren use chapters 11-15 of Sense & Sensibility to facilitate a conversation on racial diversity in history, in fiction, and in the present day. Also included: busting myths, making bets, and spoiler-free discussion of the new hit Netflix series Bridgerton. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The history of immigrati…
