The Pemberley Podcast

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246: Clueless (1995) with Author Charlotte Lillie Balogh Sep 08, 2026

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This week, we're joined by author Charlotte Lillie Balogh to discuss Clueless (1995), a modern adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, and Brittany Murphy.

Clueless follows the rich and popular Cher Horowitz who lives in Beverly Hills. She plays matchmaker and decides to give a new student a complete makeover, deciding what's best for everyone around her. But is that really what's best for them?

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Charlotte's new young adult book CAPSIZED is available now! You can also get KILL THE LAX BRO wherever books are sold.

Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @charlottelilliebalogh

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Regency book, TV, and film adaptations.

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

245: Benedict & Sophie's Forbidden Romance • Bridgerton Season 4 Jul 14, 2026

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This week, we discuss all of the Bridgerton Season 4! Benedict meets a mysterious young woman dressed in silver on the night of the Bridgerton masquerade ball and they share a kiss! (Scandalous!) Then he meets Sophie Baek, a servant who catches his attention, but he's still thinking about the woman in silver. Will Benedict Bridgerton finally grow up and make a decision of his own?? Time will tell.

Bridgerton is a Netflix series produced by Shondaland. Season 4 stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, along with Hannah Dodd, Victor Alli, Masali Baduza, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Ruth Gemmell, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, and more.

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Regency book, TV, and film adaptations.

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

244: Back to Pemberley! Catching Up & What's Next Jul 07, 2026

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We're back! After a hiatus, we're catching up on everything that's happened since our last episode. From life updates and creative projects to what we've been watching. We're also looking ahead at the upcoming adaptations we're most excited about and sharing what's next.

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Regency book, TV, and film adaptations.

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

243: Girls in Bonnets - Our Jane Austen Journey (2024) Dec 23, 2024

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We went to the UK! This week, we talk about our trip to Edinburgh, London, and the Jane Austen Festival in Bath. We had a blast, drove on the wrong side of the road, and visited some iconic Jane Austen locations. We were also heavily inspired by our other favorite shows and movies, visiting the filming sights of Harry Potter, One Day, Outlander, Bridgerton, Chicken Shop Date, and more!

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Regency book, TV, and film adaptations.

Support us on Patreon!

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

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Music: Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Fabien Tell / Your Choice Etienne Roussel / Fair Oak Outskirts Brightarm Orchestra / Frankly My Dear Million Eyes / Go Tell The Clouds

242: Pride and Prejudice (1995) with Authors Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding Aug 05, 2024

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This week, we discuss two very important topics - the 1995 Pride and Prejudice miniseries, and Elizabeth of East Hampton, the sequel to Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding's beloved novel Emma of 83rd Street. The four of us dive into the miniseries just like Colin Firth-as-Darcy dives into that pond, and discuss how it inspired Audrey and Emily's modern take on Pride & Prejudice.

Elizabeth of East Hampton is available now: Bookshop Link

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Regency book, TV, and film adaptations.

Support us on Patreon!

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

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Music: Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Fabien Tell / Your Choice Etienne Roussel / Fair Oak Outskirts Brightarm Orchestra / Frankly My Dear Million Eyes / Go Tell The Clouds

241: A Colin & Penelope Love Story? • Bridgerton Season 3 • Part 2 Jul 01, 2024

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We're back to discuss Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2! We were left on some exciting cliffhangers from Part 1. Now, Colin and Penelope are engaged and happy! But when Cressida Cowper boldly claims to be Lady Whistledown leading Colin to discover the truth -- will their engagement still end in wedded bliss?

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Historical Romance book, TV, and film adaptations.

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Support us on Patreon!

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

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Music: Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Fabien Tell / Your Choice
Go Tell The Clouds / Million Eyes

240: Taking a Husband • Bridgerton Season 3 • Part 1 Jun 03, 2024

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We're back! After a hiatus that lasted longer than we, and even Hollywood had anticipated, we're here to talk about Part One of the third season of Bridgerton. There's so much to catch up on in the Bridgerton universe - Penelope wants a husband to be free of her family; Colin is the hottest boy in town after his study abroad; and Violet Bridgerton's garden has very much bloomed. We also hope you enjoy our new format that is very laid back and relaxed, but in a totally organized way.

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Historical Romance book, TV, and film adaptations.

Support us on Patreon!

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

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Music: Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Fabien Tell / Your Choice
Go Tell The Clouds / Million Eyes

239: Pride & Prejudice (2005) with Ali Hazelwood and Julie Soto Jul 17, 2023

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This week, we are VERY excited to be joined by New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood and debut novelist Julie Soto to do a proper deep dive into the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

In what we call an open letter of appreciation to Director Joe Wright, we talk about classic moments like The Hand Flex™, The First Proposal, and which character we feel we really are.

Check out: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

and Forget Me Not by Julie Soto -- available now!

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Historical Romance book, TV, and film adaptations.

Support us on Patreon!

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

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Music: Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Fabien Tell / Your Choice
Go Tell The Clouds / Million Eyes

238: The Very Best Half • Queen Charlotte Episode 6 Jul 10, 2023

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This week, we discuss the final episode of Queen Charlotte! In the modern timeline, we finally get a royal pregnancy. The queen giving this news to the king brings literal tears to the eyes. The young King and Queen throw a royal ball to prove George's sanity, and Lady Danbury weighs her options as she contemplates a future with, or perhaps without, a husband.

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Check out Well Read Company for bookworm gifts and literary accessories. Get 10% off your purchase using our discount code: thepemberleypodcast

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Historical Romance book, TV, and film adaptations.

Support us on Patreon!

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

~~~

Music: Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Fabien Tell / Your Choice
Etienne Roussel / Fair Oak Outskirts
Go Tell The Clouds / Million Eyes

237: Exhale • Queen Charlotte Episode 5 Jul 03, 2023

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This week, we discuss Lady Danbury's newfound freedom since the untimely death of her husband, but is her place in society now at risk? Queen Charlotte has unknowingly lost her husband to the clutches of Dr. Munro, and finds herself wondering if she could ever be happy as queen. Finally, the ladies in modern day find that their gardens are in bloom - could there be a second act of love for Violet Bridgerton?

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Check out Well Read Company for bookworm gifts and literary accessories. Get 10% off your purchase using our discount code: thepemberleypodcast

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The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian Davis & Yolanda Rodriguez. We discuss Jane Austen and Historical Romance book, TV, and film adaptations.

Support us on Patreon!

Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com/

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