The Thing About Austen

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Episode 22: The Thing About Regency Birthdays Dec 16, 2021

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Happy birthday, Jane! It's Jane Austen's birthday, and we're marking the occasion with an episode on Regency birthday celebrations. If you have ever had countless fans celebrate your 246th birthday, this episode is especially for you.

You can find us online at www.TheThingAboutAusten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can also email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

Episode 21: The Thing About Christmas at Pemberley Dec 09, 2021

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You have been cordially invited to Christmas at Pemberley! The Darcys have welcomed us to their home for the festive season, and we are here to walk you through the experience. If you have ever reached your hand into a flaming bowl of raisins, this episode is for you.

Episode 20: The Thing About Colonel Brandon's Flannel Waistcoat Dec 02, 2021

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Is Brandon into grunge? Going through a lumberjack phase? Embracing Santa chic? We're here to uncover just exactly what Colonel Brandon has on under his coat. If you have ever advocated for dressing in layers, this episode is for you.

You can find us online at www.TheThingAboutAusten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can also email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

Episode 19: The Thing About London Air with guest Dr. Rena Jones Nov 18, 2021

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Take a deep breath, everyone! This episode we're discussing Mr. Woodhouse's concerns about the air in London with epidemiologist, Dr. Rena Jones. If you have ever played a game of dueling apothecaries, this episode is for you.

Thank you so much to Rena for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Twitter @Epi_Rena.

You can find us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things and email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

Episode 18: The Thing About Fanny's Fallen Avenues with guest Tyler Hamilton Nov 11, 2021

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This week it's a bit of a Fanny Price character study as we head to Mansfield Park to discuss Fanny's love of nature. Fanny is an often dismissed character, but we're here to celebrate her quiet strength and her introverted and philosophical ways. Come for the defense of Fanny, stay for us dunking on Edmund.

Also, we forgot to properly welcome our guest because we paused for a train going by, but we were absolutely delighted to have Tyler Hamilton join us for this episode. You can find Tyler on Instagram: @Tyler.Hamilton

You can find us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things and email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

Episode 17: The Thing About Catherine and the Black Veil Oct 28, 2021

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It's spooky season, so we're headed to Northanger Abbey! This week we investigate the black veil that so fascinates Catherine, and uncover some of the faint-worthy mysteries of Udolpho. If you have ever stayed up way too late reading a book, this episode is for you.

You can find us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things and email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

Music for this episode is: Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 16: The Thing About Harriet's Riddle Book with guest Dr. Lynn Festa Oct 21, 2021

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There's this very cool trend called acrostic and chill, and we're here to tell you all about it. This episode we're diving into Emma and taking a look at Harriet's riddle book with our guest, Dr. Lynn Festa. Will we uncover any salacious tidbits? Let's just say that Mr. Woodhouse might know a dirty joke or two. Consider yourself warned.

Thank you so much to Lynn for joining us for this episode!

You can find us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things and email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

Episode 15: The Thing About Austen Con with guest Sharmini Kumar Oct 14, 2021

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We're so excited to be participating in this year's Austen Con, so we're breaking with our usual format to bring you this conversation with Sharmini Kumar, Artistic Director of 24 Carrot Productions, the organization behind Austen Con. We chat about the upcoming con, Bridgerton, adapting Austen, and even do a little Pride and Prejudice fan casting.

Austen Con is Saturday the 6th of November 2021. Purchase your tickets at www.24carrotproductions.com. A virtual option is available! You can also follow Austen Con on Instagram @austencon.

You can find us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things and email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

Episode 14: The Thing About Emma's Unfinished Artwork with guest Georgie Castilla Oct 07, 2021

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This week you get two episodes in one! In the first half we discuss Emma's unfinished artwork with Georgie Castilla of Duniath Comics. Then we chat with Georgie about his own work creating Austen inspired comics and learn more about his creative process.

Thank you so much to Georgie for joining us for this discussion! You can find him online at www.duniathcomics.com and follow him on Instagram @duniathcomics.

Episode 13: The Thing About the Cobb Sep 30, 2021

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Captain Wentworth is headed to Lyme Regis, so obviously we must tag along. Pack a pair of sturdy shoes and tie your bonnet strings on extra tight because this episode, we're out walking on the Cobb. If you have ever wished you had a wind machine to follow you around in real life, this episode is for you.

You can find us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things and email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.

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