Escape into Period Pieces

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Miracle (2004) w/ Emily Heyden Feb 23, 2025

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"Do you believe in miracles?" Find out in today's episode as Stephanie and her returning guest Emily Heyden discuss one of their favorite films, Disney's "Miracle."

"Miracle" tells the true story of Coach Herb Brooks lead the 1980 US Olympic Mens Hockey Team take on the invincible Soviet Union in Lake Placid, NY. Even if you aren't a hockey fan or love sports movies, you will still appreciate this film! It is available on Disney+.

Featured Music: "Dream On" by Aerosmith

References:

Miracle (2004)

Four Nations All Star Hockey Games

Mr. Holland's Opus

President Jimmy Carter

Daisy Jones & the Six

Are You There God, it's me Margaret?

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Herb Brooks

SNL : 1975

The Holdovers

Biopic

Historical Epic

King Richard

Andre

A Christmas Story

Madeline

Heidi

Yellowjackets (Showtime)

Pen15 (Hulu)

Yellowstone 1883

Yellowstone 1923

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Netflix's "The Empress" Feb 09, 2025

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Who is Princess Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach? Learn about the Empress of Austria-Hungary in today's episode as Stephanie discusses the Netflix show "The Empress." In the first biopic of season 2, be prepared to hear her reactions to the 2 season Netflix show as well as reacting to listeners' thoughts and comparing the historical context. There is both a spoiler-free and spoiler section.

When do you do all your research when watching a biopic? During or after you finish the show? Answer in the poll below!

References:

"The Empress" (2022-Present) on Netflix

Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach

Franz Joseph and the Habsburg lineage

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

A Complete Unknown

Rocket Man

Noble Blood Podcast hosted by Dana Schwartz: Episode entitled "Empress Sisi's Beating Heart"

The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023-Present) on Netflix

"The Artful Dodger" on Hulu

Masterpiece's "Victoria"

Sisi(1955) starring Romy Schneider

Sisi: Austrian Empress (2021) on PBS Passport

Podcast: Fetch the Smelling Salts

"The Gilded Age"

Marie Antoniette (2022) on PBS Passport

"Reign" (CW)

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Music Scores w/ Chelsea Moyer Jan 26, 2025

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In today's first guest episode of season 2 (and 2025) join Stephanie and her guest, Chelsea Moyer, discuss one of their favorite things: SCORES!

Stephanie loves talking about the music in period pieces (as she does in several past episodes), so it was about time that an entire episode was dedicated to it.

Enjoy listening to Stephanie and Chelsea geek out over their favorite songs, why they love scores so much, and rank their Top Period Piece Songs and Albums! Even if you don't listen to this kind of music on a daily basis, we hope you give it a listen and fall in love as much as us or at least recognize the importance of them, especially in the genre of Period Pieces.

Playlists referenced in the episode: Chelsea's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ms90aTAwPEpx42cUT2GCj?si=Rx1nIfBjRH-mC5kEohZzbg Stephanie's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WIBQGWZOIASpPlzDGpzl1?si=WH7BAhI3TNuK33DYGUH3Ww

Buckle up for a long episode and thanks for persisting through these Zoom Glitches; one day they will get better :)

Shout out to all the band and orchestra kids!

References: Check out the Playlists linked above for all the songs mentioned in the ranking portion of the episode The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Hans Zimmer Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Spotify Wrapped Loki Score by Natalie Holt Dune 2 Video Game Scores: Journey, Final Fantasy 7 & Kingdom Keepers James Newton Howard--The Hunger Games "Nemo's Egg" Thomas Newman Ramin Djawadis: Game of Thrones, Westworld & the Eternals Into the Spiderverse by Daniel Pemberton The Queen's Gambit--Carlos Rafael Rivera The Theory of Everything--Johann Johannsson 1917--Thomas Newman "Walking into Freedom" from Harriet--Terence Blancard Doctor Who Grantchester by John Lunn Podcasts: You Are Good (Titanic episode), The Art of the Score (How to Train your Dragon episode) The House of R

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Feeling Nostalgic Jan 12, 2025

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Happy New Year!

To kick off the start of season 2 join Stephanie reflect back on how she'd answer the question: What's the first period piece or piece of historical fiction she remembers falling in love with?

Are any of the ones spoken about today your childhood favorites? Let us know in the comments!

Hope you enjoy :)

References:

American Girl Dolls

For more watch: Babbity Kate YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YDGsUJmYxA

Liberty's Kids

Liberty's Kids Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBF9XEsnvJI

The Secret Garden (1993)

A Little Princess (1995)

"The Gilded Girl" and "A Tarnished Garden" by Alyssa Colman

"The Christmas Doll" by Elvira Woodruff

Heidi (1993)

The Sound of Music (1965)

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)

Reign (CW)

The Spanish Princess (STARZ)

Madeleine (1998)

"In Two Straight Lines" by Carly Simon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roAO7gTUlls

Anastasia (1997)

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End of Year Wrap Up (2024) Dec 29, 2024

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Welcome to the last episode of the year! Join Stephanie as she looks back on season 1, discusses shows, movies, and books that haven't been discussed yet, look towards the future (season 2), and give out some awards.

Thanks for being here and can't wait to continue the journey in 2025!

(Sorry about the audio quality at the beginning. It gets clearer by 2 minutes.)

References:

A Complete Unknown (Bob Dylan Biopic 2024)

The Holdovers (2023)

A Biltmore Christmas (2023)

Doctor Who (2023) Season 1, Episode 6 "Rogue" Disney Plus

Moliere

Moliere, le Spectacle Musical

Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ISb3wobXqDACYpA9QARal?si=3vvuucwKQoG3cG6roggpaQ

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joliimonde/video/7301452870199545120?_r=1&_t=8sZmgT6KYne

The Road Dance (2021)

Wolf Hall TV Mini-Series (2015)

Wolf Hall: The Mirror & the Light premieres 3/23 @ 9PM on PBS

The Empress (Netflix)

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

Murder at the Breakers (Guilded Newport Murders #1) by Alyssa Maxwell

The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables by Catherine Reid

My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows

Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK!! The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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Persuasion (2022) w/ Brian Hicks Dec 15, 2024

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Does Jane Austen's Persuasion work better on the page than on the screen? This is just one of the questions Stephanie and returning guest, Brian Hicks, discuss in today's episode. Before exploring Netflix's 2022 film, they will talk about their shared love of the novel, and experience with other Persuasion adaptations. Among Jane Austen fans, this film is not celebrated. Find out why in today's episode.

Beware of spoilers and cats :)

For more with Brian, scroll back to the Emma 2020 episode from earlier this season. (Episode 7).

References:

Persuasion by Jane Austen

Persuasion films: 1995, 2007, 2022

All of Jane Austen's novels

"Bloom" by Amy King

Jane Eyre & Wuthering Heights

1st Virtual Book Club Pick: "The Murder of Mr. Wickham" by Claudia Gray

Fox's Persuasion (that never was): Director Mahalia Belo and starring Sarah Snook as Anne Elliot :(

Flea Bag

Bridgerton

Shogun

The Office

Emily (2022) starring Emma Mackey

Love & Jane (Hallmark)

Emma Approved: YouTube

The Jane Games: YouTube

Miss Austen Regrets (2007)

Miss Austen (PBS 2025)

Jane Austen Book Club

The Patriot

Uncle Frank

The Boys in the Band

Call Me By Your Name

The Witch

Y2K

Fear Street Series (Netflix)

Haunting of Venice

The Empress (Netflix)

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The Artful Dodger w/ Drea Mayer Dec 01, 2024

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Welcome back to the podcast Drea Mayer in today's conversation about the Hulu TV show "The Artful Dodger," which just announced a second season is coming and will start filming in Australia in 2025! (If only Stephanie and Drea knew about that before this episode was filmed; spoiler alert, they're excited!)

"The Artful Dodger" takes place about 15 years after Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist (but you don't need to know the novel to appreciate this show). It follows Jack Dawkins aka the Artful Dodger (played by Thomas Brodie Sangster) in the 1850s in Australia as he works as a surgeon. He is reunited with Fagan (David Thewlis) who shows up as a prisoner while also navigating a relationship with Lady Belle (Maia Mitchell), the mayor's daughter who wants a career in medicine. Between gore, humor, and romance, this show seems to have it all! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good time.

For more with Drea, listen back to our "All Creatures Great & Small" episode from earlier this year (Episode 9).

Thank you for your patience during the Zoom Glitches :)

Featured Music: "The Joker & the Thief" by Wolfmother

References:

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Oliver! (Musical) and 1968 film
Oliver and Company (Disney)
My Lady Jane (Prime Video)
Bridgerton
History on the colony of Australia
Wood Library Museum of Anesthesiology (woodlibrarymuseum.org)
Anatomy by Dana Schwartz
Miss Scarlet & the Duke
Call the Midwife

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The History of Masterpiece Theatre (Then & Now) Nov 17, 2024

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Whether you've watched a ton of Masterpiece Theatre before or not, join Stephanie in today's episode and escape from the world as she looks back on the origins of Masterpiece Theatre (which started over 50 years ago) and see where it is today.

The podcast has discussed A LOT of Masterpiece programs already this year, and will most likely discuss more in the future.

Enjoy the videos from today's episode by visiting the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI0SsKbod-k&list=PL5URV43IXKcdYDhtChM_CTSZnK96W3Qg_

Featured Music: "Rondeau" by Jean-Joseph Mouret

References/Highlights:

Masterpiece: America's 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama by Nancy West
Masterpiece Studio Podcast
"Making Masterpiece" 3 episodes (Masterpiece Podcast)
Alistair Cooke
Vincent Price
Masterpiece Mystery!
The Buccaneers (Apple TV)
The 2007 Captain Wentworth is played by Rupert Penry Jones not Rupert Evans :)
PBS Passport

Check out Masterpiece on their social media platforms: YouTube, TikTok and Instagram

Thanks for your patience with my "dramatic pauses" as I figured out the videos

Thank you to everyone who completed the Instagram poll

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Little Women (2019) w/ Pileigh Shahinian Nov 03, 2024

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Get cozy and nostalgic with today's episode on Greta Gerwig's 2019 Little Women adaptation. Join Stephanie and her returning guest Pileigh Shahinian nerd out and gush over one of their favorite films. From analyzing the structure of the narrative, to discussing comparisons to the book (and other adaptations) as well as parts that make them happy, this episode is a fun time. It feels like the perfect time to watch this film as it bridges the gap between Fall and Christmas & Winter. Check it out on Hulu.

As always beware of spoilers and thanks for being patient with the zoom glitches.

Featured Music: "Little Women" by Alexander Desplat

References:

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Greta Gerwig
2019 Little Women
1994 Little Women
2018 PBS Mini-series Little Women
Anne with an E (Netflix)
Anne of Green Gables
The Little Women Soundtrack by Alexander Desplat
Boys in the Boat (film 2023)
Jo & Laurie by Margaret Stohl & Melissa de la Cruz
Pride & Prejudice
Lady Bird
The Barbie Movie
Gerwig's adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia (Netflix)
Joey from Friends (NBC)
Cinderella (2015)
Pirates of the Caribbean
Les Miserables

For more with Pileigh, listen back to our Anne with an E episode (Episode 13)

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Louisa May Alcott & Little Women Oct 20, 2024

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Join Stephanie in her third Author Spotlight as she focuses on the life of Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott. In this episode learn more about Alcott's personal life, professional career and a brief overview of the Little Women screen adaptations.

References:

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why it Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux
LIFE MAGAZINE Little Women (2020)
Visit Orchard House in Concord Massachusetts
Little Women Theatrical Films (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019)
PBS Masterpiece Mini-series (2018)

Prepare for next episode by watching the 2019 film. Watch on Hulu or for purchase on Prime Video.

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