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The Thing About Austen
The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.
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Episode 110: The Thing About Lady Catherine's Windows with guest Dr. Emily Davis-Hale
Have you heard of this really, really, REALLY amazing house called Rosings? No seriously, it's basically the greatest house that has ever been built....
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...
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 f...
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. Th...
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...
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 episod...
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...
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 tra...
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...
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 episo...
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 c...
Episode 99: The Thing About White Soup
Mr. Bingley is planning to hold a ball at Netherfield Park, and white soup is obviously on the menu. This episode we're cooking up something special i...
Episode 98: The Thing About Northanger Abbey's Bell System
THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. And the person calling is General Tilney. For this year's spooky season episode, we're talking about the bel...
Episode 97: The Thing About Molland's
Anne is in Bath, and surprise, surprise, so is Captain Wentworth. Everyone has fortuitously converged at Molland's, and we're here to break down the m...
Episode 96: The Thing About John Thorpe's Gig
John Thorpe has recently purchased a gig, and he has a full list of (obviously extremely impressive) features to review with you. Buckle up because th...
Episode 95: The Thing About Mary's Concerto with guest Dr. Lidia Chang
Mary Bennet is ready to wow the audience with her concerto, but it's not receiving the rousing reception she might have hoped for. This episode we wel...
Episode 94: The Thing About Anne Steele's Beaux
Anne Steele has one thing on her mind, and she would like to tell you all about it. No, really. ALL about it. This episode we take a look at Miss Stee...
Episode 93: The Thing About Austen's Teenage Writings with guest Dr. Kathryn Sutherland
Jane Austen's early works, contained within three surviving notebooks, are funny, sharp, and brimming over with personality. This episode we are joine...
Episode 92: The Thing About Mr. Knightley's Strawberries
The strawberries are ripe, so gather up your best bonnet and your beribboned basket and head on down to Knightley's U-Pick Farm. We've got all of your...
Episode 91: The Thing About the Lakes
Lizzy is headed to the Lake District with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. Or is she? This episode we get into the trip that didn't happen and discuss the...
Episode 90: The Thing About Captain Wentworth's Letter with guest Margaret H. Willison
Anne Elliot has just received a very important letter, and we are all overcome. This episode we're joined by guest Margaret H. Willison of Not Sorry P...
Episode 89: The Thing About Henry Crawford Reading Shakespeare
If you thought that Mary Crawford with her harp was the only siren in the Crawford family, think again. Henry Crawford is here with a volume of Shakes...
Episode 88: The Thing About the Bennet Sisters' Shoe-roses
Grab your dancing slippers and your shoe-roses because the Netherfield Ball is right around the corner, and the Bennet sisters are ready to party. Thi...
Episode 87: The Thing About Emma's Portrait of Harriet with guest Georgie Castilla
Emma is trying to paint Harriet's portrait, but it's hard to concentrate with Mr. Elton mouth breathing over her shoulder. But still, Mr. Elton is obv...
Episode 86: The Thing About Brandon and Willoughby's Appointment
Colonel Brandon and Willoughby are about to meet by appointment, and their seconds are ready with all the necessary administrative details. Which lead...
Episode 85: The Thing About Henry's Great Coat
If Catherine is now riding with Henry after stopping at Petty-France for two hours and there are x number of capes on Henry's great coat and y number...
Episode 84: The Thing About Annuities
Fanny Dashwood is offering up her services as a financial advisor and actuary, and John Dashwood is ready to be advised. This episode we break down th...
Episode 83: The Thing About the Ha-Ha
There's a bit of a brouhaha brewing over at the Sotherton ha-ha, and we've got front row, garden bench seats. Join us as we walk through the various c...
Episode 82: The Thing About Astley's
Come one, come all! Step right up and witness amazing feats on horseback! This episode we're headed to Astley's Amphitheatre where Harriet Smith and R...
Episode 81: The Thing About Gold Paper
This episode we're closing out the year with a visit to the homey confines of Uppercross Hall. There's a large group of children assembled, and festiv...
Episode 80: The Thing About the Pump-Room
There's nothing like a refreshing drink of mineral water under the watchful gaze of Beau Nash to get your day off to the right start. This episode we'...
Episode 79: The Thing About the Late Mr. Darcy's Steward
Overrun with moles? Worried about this year's crop yields? Thinking about conducting a comprehensive estate survey? We know exactly who you should cal...
Episode 78: The Thing About Catherine and Isabella's Horrid Novels with guest Dr. Hannah Doherty Hudson
Catherine and Isabella are forming a very specific book club, and we've been given a sneak peek at their reading list. This episode we are joined by D...
Episode 77: The Thing About the Longbourn Entail
Was it Mr. Bennet in the library with the entail? Or was it Mr. Collins in the dining room with the strict settlement? Mrs. Bennet is on the case, but...
Episode 76: The Thing About Harriet's Sore Throat with guest Dr. Rena Jones
Poor Harriet is stuck at home with a bad sore throat, and Mr. Elton is VERY concerned. For Emma. This week we're joined again by Dr. Rena Jones to tal...
Episode 75: The Thing About Sir Walter's Looking-Glasses
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest baronet of all? Sir Walter is busy gazing at his own image, so we're here to chat 18th-century mirrors...
Episode 74: The Thing About Marianne's Washing
Miss Steele has questions about Marianne's washing, and we are here to answer them. This episode we air some dirty laundry and get into the sudsy spec...
Episode 73: The Thing About Willoughby's Pointers with guest Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith
Pointers were considered an elite dog in Austen's time, so it makes sense that someone like Willoughby would own them (also, having cute dogs is possi...
Episode 72: The Thing About St. James's Palace
Sir William Lucas has been to St. James's Palace, and he wants to make sure that everyone knows about it. This episode we get into the particulars of...
Episode 71: The Thing About Cramer with guest Dr. Karali Hunter
Jane Fairfax has received a mystery piano, along with some new music, and Frank Churchill is here to tell Emma all about it. This episode we break dow...