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Want to know more about the history behind Bridgerton, Jane Austen adaptations, and the very modern fantasy of nineteenth century love and romance? Emma and Molly, two graduate students of English literature, discuss the rich intersections of history, romance, literature, and popular culture that appear on our TVs and in our books all the time. We bring our love of these topics to bear on bi-weekly conversations that touch on our ongoing cultural fascination with Regency England. Updates eve ...
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(TW: In this episode, we discuss rape and racist violence, specifically in reference to a scene from season 1 of Bridgerton.) Molly, Emma, and special guest Becky talk Bridgerton. In this episode, we’re considering the adaptation process, and what was lost and gained when the story went from the bookshelf to the Netflix watchlist. Also of interest:…
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Emma and Molly get you up to speed on what happened between Nicole and her final suitor after the show stopped filming. We talk breakups, lemon cake, friendship via gifs, UnREAL, the Bachelorverse, and the future of this podcast.Find us on Twitter at @truthsunipod @chingonacademic @mjkeran. Also consider checking out Molly's new podcast, Let the Bo…
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The end has come, and Molly and Emma are here to discuss the final episode of The Courtship and Nicole's choice of suitor. Also of interest: confusing bartending, sidewalk PDA, our favorite suitor plans a superior date, what it means when you describe someone as the missing piece to your puzzle, tandem horse riding, the scavenger hunt that should'v…
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Molly and Emma discuss episode 11 of The Courtship and make their final predictions for the suitor who will ultimately win Nicole's heart. In this episode, one suitor proves himself a true Wickham while another pulls a Mr. Darcy move for the ages. Also of interest: 19th century estate management and the romanticization thereof, the dying gasps of t…
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In this episode of Truths Universally Acknowledged, Molly admits she was wrong about one of the suitors, and Emma discusses the history of pleasure gardens, fortunetelling, and the criminalization of the Romani people and cultural practices in 19th century England. Also of interest: British agricultural law, the Mr. Wickham hiding in plain sight, t…
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Emma and Molly discuss episode 9 of The Courtship. In this episode, we investigate who is the show’s Wickham and who is the Mr. Darcy—but our conclusions may surprise you! Also of interest: Austen’s five other novels, male body image, weightlifting safety concerns, the curative properties (and disgusting taste) of the water in Bath, facing your fea…
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Emma and Molly talk ... and talk ... and talk about last week's episode of The Courtship. In this episode, two favorites go home, one favorite comes out, and a grown man pretends to be a cat, so you know things are starting to get serious. Also of interest: current rankings, reality vs. fiction, the etiquette of toasts, a defense of commitment issu…
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This week, Emma and Molly don't really give the newest suitor on The Courtship a chance. In this episode, we discuss masquerades (both historical and fictional), wonder how many men are too many men, and talk about how much we love lemon cake. Also of interest: 18th century racism, questionable Shakespeare, romance novel recommendations, the Great …
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This week, Emma and Molly discuss the bacchanal (or, as the suitors would have it, BACCHANAL!) that took place on episode 6 of The Courtship. In this episode, we discuss s-e-x and wonder why it has to be such a big deal all the time. Other topics of interest: the weirdness of fantasy suites, the conservatism of some romance conventions, Miss Remy's…
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This week, Emma and Molly discuss episode 5 of The Courtship, which is now on USA instead of NBC. In this episode, we discuss toxic masculinity, bare chests, and whether some of these suitors really think they’re in the Regency. Other topics of interest: dandy culture, the brother’s best friend trope, apple archery, Emma’s ongoing battle with climb…
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This week, Emma's on a camping trip, so Molly and special guest Becky Hixon discuss episode 4 of The Courtship! In this episode, we get angry at one suitor, pile love on another, and beg one more to PLEASE STOP SINGING. Plus: Becky tells Molly about her research on the practice of so-called "raceblind" or "colorblind" casting of classic and histori…
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Emma and Molly recap this week's episode of NBC's new reality dating show, The Courtship! In this episode, we lament the fall of a himbo, gloss over the rules of cricket, and shed a few tears over one suitor's departure. Other topics of interest: tragic backstories, Colin Bridgerton, Frankenstein-based dating, Romantic poetry, the unbearable whiten…
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Emma and Molly tackle episode two of NBC's new reality dating show, The Courtship! In this episode, we enjoy a Mr. Darcy-inspired dunk in the lake, discuss the ethics of televised trauma, and say goodbye to two more suitors. Other topics of interest: Regency fashion, controversial cleavage, romance novel funny business, himbos, machismo, and The Ba…
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Emma and Molly talk Episode 1 of The Courtship! We meet Miss Nicole Rémy, her Court, and her sixteen suitors, whose names Molly repeatedly stumbles over because she can’t read her own handwriting. Other topics of interest: Austenland, the Bridgerton boom, romantic narrative structures, the horror of dating apps, The Bachelor(ette)'s racism problem,…
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Introducing Truths Universally Acknowledged: A Courtship Recap Podcast! Each Wednesday, join Emma and Molly as they discuss NBC's new reality dating show, The Courtship, bringing their expertise in Popular Romance and 19th Century Studies to analyze and laugh about each week's regency-inspired drama.…
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