Becca has read all of Jane Austen's work. Molly literally does not know who Mrs. Bennet is. Together, they venture into Austen's world of romance, biting satire, and class struggles. Like Austen? Interested in a modern take? This is the podcast for you! Produced by Molly Burdick Audio production by Graham Cook Show art by Torrence Browne Transcriptions provided by SpeechDocs www.podandprejudice.com contact: podandprejudice@gmail.com
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Elizabeth of East Hampton with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding
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The authors of Emma of 83rd Street are BACK with Elizabeth of East Hampton! In this summery modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is an East Hampton townie whose life is thrown into disarray when Manhattanites Will and Charlie settle in for the season. Topics discussed include local vs. tourist vibes, surfing, characters and plo…
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In today's chapters, Mary and Charles Musgrove complain to Anne, the Crofts move in to Kellynch Hall, we learn the tale of Poor Richard, Lil C gets injured, and Captain Wentworth comes to visit. Topics discussed include the ranks of British nobility, our high school math classes, internal panic, Wentworth's band of misfit boys, and Wentworth's inte…
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Today, Molly is joined by Amanda Quain, author of Accomplished, Ghosted, and now Dashed, to discuss her brand new book! Dashed is a contemporary sequel to Sense and Sensibility, following Margaret Dashwood as she and her sisters spend 6 weeks together on a cruise ship. Topics discussed include cruising, writing retellings, the Marianne and Brandon …
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Today, we learn the story of Anne, Wentworth, and the ultimate persuasion. We also meet the Crofts and the final Elliot sister. Topics discussed include who is at fault for Anne's persuasion, whether Anne was right to break up with Wentworth, exes doing better than you, "the one that got away" trope, Mrs. Clay's romantic ventures, and youngest chil…
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Welcome to season FOUR of Pod and Prejudice! Today, we're diving into Persuasion, starting with the first three chapters. We meet the Elliots, get ready for a trip to Bath, and the navy comes to town. Topics discussed include: family history fans, our first certifiable DADDY, eternal life cults, the tale of William Walter Elliot Esquire, the Elliot…
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Bitcherton: An Improvised Regency Podcast
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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Clueless (Part 1) with Kelly Schubert
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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
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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
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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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Emma (2009) Episode 2 with Reclaiming Jane
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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
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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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EMMA. (2020) Part 2 with Chateau Barefoot
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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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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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Emma 1996 (Part 2) with The Pemberley Podcast
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wooooooaaaaah, we're halfway there! We hear some news about Mr. Martin, everyone congregates at the Bateses' apartment, and Frank tries to get more info out of Jane. Topics discussed include who's the Emma and who's the Harriet in our respective relationships, the best way to consume an apple, and secret sharing. Study questions: Topics discussed i…
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Frank gets a haircut, Emma goes to a party, Jane gets a piano from a secret admirer, and some suspicions arise about Mr. Knightley. Topics discussed include teeth brushing tactics and Knightley's love life. Study questions: Topics discussed include Emma's feelings toward the Coles, what we learn about the Churchills, Frank and Emma's dynamic, what …
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Frank Churchill finally comes to visit, and Emma picks up on some vibes. Plus, we get some hot goss about Jane Fairfax. Topics discussed include what kind of dog Emma is and which Gilmore guy Frank is. Study questions: Topics discussed include Emma's reaction to Harriet's visit with the Martins, first impressions of Frank, why/how Frank visited, Fr…
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Mr. Elton is getting married! Harriet ran into the Martins! Plus, Emma and Knightley debrief on the party, Jane Fairfax and Miss Bates come to visit, and we learn about Miss Hawkins. Topics discussed include boiled pork and Schrödinger's Biological Father. Study questions: Topics discussed include why Knightley wants Emma to befriend Jane, the dram…
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Emma and Harriet visit the Bateses, and we get our first true introduction to Jane Fairfax. Topics discussed include chilled beans, cross-writing, what war was taking place when Emma was written, nuns, and why Emma might hate Jane. Study questions: Topics discussed include the Bateses purpose and why they talk too much, the children with dead paren…
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Mr. Elton leaves for Bath, Emma comes clean to Harriet about Elton's true feelings and Knightley and Emma discuss Frank Churchill's circumstances. Plus, the intro of our new segment, There Are Always Dogs: A Doc Update. Study questions: Topics discussed include Elton's departure and Harriet and Emma's reactions to it, whether or not Frank will visi…
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We travel back to Hartfield in the snow, Elton professes his love to Emma (Molly was right!), and Emma overthinks it. Topics discussed include Austen's relationship with clergymen, Emma's knowledge of real love, and Dean Forester as Mr. Elton. Question for the group: is it octopi or octopuses? Study questions: Elton's proposal, his feelings for Emm…
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We go to Randalls for dinner! Harriet is sick, John Knightley hints to Emma that Elton has feelings for her, and we learn a bit more about Frank Churchill. Study questions: Topics discussed include Elton's CROOSH, why Emma hasn't noticed and why John has, why Emma has her sights set on Frank, Mrs. Churchill, Frank's familial loyalties, and whether …
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In chapters 11 and 12 of Emma, Isabella and John Knightley come to visit, we witness the battle of Wingfield v. Perry, and Emma and Knightley try to keep the peace. Topics discussed include gruel, mostly, and the mystery of Jane Fairfax. Study Questions: Topics discussed include the purpose of John and Isabella, what we've learned about Emma, why K…
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In this week's episode, discussing chapters 9 and 10 of Emma, Elton writes a poem, Emma and Harriet visit a poor family, and Emma ties her shoes a bunch. Topics discussed include book club, Molly's new CROOSH, potential ace representation, and inklings of Jane Fairfax. Study Questions: Topics discussed include Elton's poem, Harriet's change of hear…
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Today, we're discussing the hooplah chapters (6-8). Harriet sits for her portrait, we get our first proposal, and Emma and Knightley go head to head. Topics discussed include Emma the Instagram boyfriend, cross stitching, the class dynamics of Emma and Harriet's relationship, the meaning of "natural daughter," and Elton's prospects. Study Questions…
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In today's episode, we chat about chapters 4 and 5 of Emma. We learn more about Harriet and the Martins, Emma sees a potential match, and we hear Knightley and Mrs. Weston's opinions about Emma. Topics discussed include Harriet's CROOSH, Emma's classism, reading habits, and attractiveness. Study Questions: Topics discussed include the Economics of …
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