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Episode 102: The Thing About Lady Bertram's Shawl with guest Laboni Islam Feb 28, 2025

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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 as we discuss Lady Bertram and her requested shawl(s). In addition to delving into the history and context surrounding these shawls, Laboni also shares details of her related project from her time as a Reimagine Resident at Jane Austen's House.

Thank you so much to Laboni for joining us for this episode! You can find Laboni's poetry project here: https://janeaustens.house/creatives-in-residence/muslin-shawl-a-possible-history and learn more about her other work here: https://www.laboniislam.ca/

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Episode 101: The Thing About Lizzy's Pin-money Jan 27, 2025

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Lizzy is officially engaged, and Mrs. Bennet has pound signs for eyes. Grab your marriage settlement and your preferred negotiator, because this episode we're getting into the history and purpose of pin-money.

Episode 100: The Thing About Jane Austen's House with guest Lizzie Dunford Dec 20, 2024

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Happy 100! To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we are thrilled to share our conversation with Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen’s House. We chat about Austen's time living in Chawton, as well as the incredible work that Jane Austen's House is doing to promote and preserve Austen’s legacy as an author and storyteller.

Thank you so much to Lizzie for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Instagram @lizzie_dunford_writes. You can learn more about Jane Austen's house and find links to all their socials at https://janeaustens.house.

Episode 99: The Thing About White Soup Nov 26, 2024

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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 in the kitchen as we explain exactly what goes into this delicious dish.

Episode 98: The Thing About Northanger Abbey's Bell System Oct 23, 2024

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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 bell system at Northanger Abbey.

If you have ever wondered for whom the bell pulls, this episode is for you.

Episode 97: The Thing About Molland's Oct 01, 2024

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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 momentous occasion.

If you have ever run into your ex at the confectionery shop, this episode is for you.

Episode 96: The Thing About John Thorpe's Gig Sep 08, 2024

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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 this episode we're delivering a crash course on gig carriages.

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Episode 95: The Thing About Mary's Concerto with guest Dr. Lidia Chang Aug 16, 2024

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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 welcome back Dr. Lidia Chang to discuss Mary's performances within the context of Regency era societal expectations for a young lady's musical education and accomplishments.

Thank you so much to Lidia for joining us for this episode! You can find her online at https://www.lidiachang.com/ and follow her on Instagram @Lidiaac.

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

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Episode 94: The Thing About Anne Steele's Beaux Jul 24, 2024

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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 Steele's favorite topic of discussion and try to answer the all important question: where are all the smart beaux?

If you have ever wondered where you can find all the beaux, smart or otherwise, this episode is for you.

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

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Episode 93: The Thing About Austen's Teenage Writings with guest Dr. Kathryn Sutherland Jul 10, 2024

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Jane Austen's early works, contained within three surviving notebooks, are funny, sharp, and brimming over with personality. This episode we are joined by Dr. Kathryn Sutherland, one of the editors of the Oxford World’s Classics edition of Austen’s Teenage Writings, to discuss the nature of these writings, the way they were consumed by her family audience, and their relationship to her later novels.

Thank you so much to Kathryn for joining us for this episode! You can learn more about her and her work at https://www.english.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-kathryn-sutherland.

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

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