What the Austen? Podcast

Episode 71: Did Jane Austen hate Bath? (Bonus Ep from YT) Dec 29, 2024

Did Jane Austen really hate Bath? and how did it become the hub for the Jane Austen fan base. In this episode, we explore Austen’s complicated connection with the city she lived in and wrote about. From her personal experiences to the role Bath played in her novels Northanger Abbey & Persuasion. We will dive into the facts, debunk common misconceptions, and uncover how Bath became a significant part of Jane Austen’s legacy housing the Jane Austen centre and the annual Jane Austen Festival.

Watch in video format on YouTube @Izzymeakin Jane Austen at Home: A Biography - Lucy Worsley: https://amzn.to/3BRjFxS Podcast Eps @whattheausten Bringing Jane Austen's Bath to life with Ellis Naylor @historian_ellis #63 Jane Austen's Legacy & Rare Book Collecting with Tom Ayling #62 Where can you find me? Insta & Youtube: ‪@whattheausten‬

Episode 70: Wrapping up 2024! Dec 01, 2024

The final episode of 2024 is here. I’m joined by Caily (as usual) to wrap up the podcast year. We’re chatting about all the episodes and the Jane Austen Festival.

To my amazing listeners, thank you so much for your support again this year, It honestly means the world to me.

A huge thank you to The Independent Podcast Awards for shortlisting What the Austen? for Best Bookish Podcast and winners of my catagory was The Island of Brilliant do go ahead and give them a listen!

Thank you to all the book club girlies (Patreon members) who are all incredible and I’m so glad we have built such an amazing community to share our love of Austen and thank you of corse to Hoggy for his love and encouragement, even if that comes as the occasional bark whilst recording.

Below, you’ll find a list of all the fantastic episodes and guests from 2024, they are all creating amazing things whether that is content, books and businesses do be sure to check them out.

Ep 55: Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions #3

Ep 56: Miss Austen Investigates

Ep 57: Turning Jane Austen's Emma into a Graphic Novel

Ep 58: Regency Costuming in Jane Austen Adaptations

Ep 59: Mr. Darcy & Mr. Bingley – A Regency Bromance

Ep 60: Mr. Darcy's First (Failed) Proposal

Ep 61: Life Lessons from Jane Austen's Leading Men

Ep 62: Jane Austen's Legacy & Rare Book Collecting

Ep 63: Bringing Jane Austen's Bath to Life

Ep 64: My Jane Austen Heritage with Caroline Knight

Ep 65: The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hurst

Ep 66: Sense & Self-Sacrifice – An Elinor Dashwood Analysis

Ep 67: Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions #4

Ep 68: The Castle of Wolfenbach Explained | Northanger Abbey's Horrid Novels

Ep 69: Villain Off 2024 – General Tilney vs. Sir Walter Elliot

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Episode 69: Villain off 2024 - General Tilney vs. Sir Walter Elliot Oct 27, 2024

General Tilney vs. Sir Walter Elliot: Who Will Wear This Year's Crown of the Ultimate Jane Austen Villain? In this episode, we dive into the complex characters of General Tilney from Northanger Abbey and Sir Walter Elliot from Persuasion. General Tilney, with his cold obsession with wealth and status, manipulates those around him, as seen in his harsh treatment of Catherine Morland when he discovers she’s not as wealthy as he thought. Sir Walter, on the other hand, is consumed by vanity and social rank, caring more about appearances than his daughters’ well-being. Both men are driven by their selfish desires and social ambitions. As we wrap up, we bring these two characters head-to-head, comparing their motivations and actions. General Tilney ruthlessly controls others, while Sir Walter is driven by his obsession with status and appearance. But which one is the ultimate Austen villain? Join us as we dissect their villainous traits, and with your votes, we'll decide who deserves the crown! Where can you find Ellis? Instagram: @historian_ellis Where can you find Caily? Instagram: @half_agony_half_hope Where can you find your host (Izzy)? Website: www.whattheausten.com Podcast Instagram: @whattheausten Personal Instagram: @izzy_meakin Youtube: What the Austen? Podcast

Episode 68: The Castle of Wolfenbach explained | Northanger Abbey's Horrid Novels ~ Spooky Season Oct 06, 2024

In this special Spooky Season episode, we're diving into one of the infamous Horrid Novels mentioned in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey: The Castle of Wolfenbach by Eliza Parsons 🏰. Often considered a classic of Gothic fiction, this chilling tale of mystery, family secrets, and haunted castles captivated readers in the late 18th century – and inspired Austen's playful parody of Gothic tropes. Join us as we explore: The thrilling plot of The Castle of Wolfenbach 🏰 📚 Why it was considered a "horrid novel" and its role in Northanger Abbey 🪞 How it links and mirrors Northanger Abbey 👻 Austen's clear support of women authors at the time Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more deep dives into classic literature and the works that influenced Austen! 📚✨

Episode 67: Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions #4 (Sense & Sensibility) Sep 08, 2024

We’re back with another episode of Unpopular Opinions, and this time we’re diving into Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. I’m joined once again by Caily, and we have plenty to discuss!

We explore the often-overlooked neglect of Mrs. Dashwood—was she truly as supportive as she seemed, or did she fail her daughters?

We also dive into Colonel Brandon’s mental state—does his brooding nature hint at something more than just romantic melancholy? Is Marrianne a projection of his fantasy, the classic candid girlfriend!

Lastly, we dissect Elinor Dashwood’s choices: What could she have done differently for a happier outcome? Tune in for a lively discussion full of hot takes, deep insights, and Austen-era tea!

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Episode 66: Sense & Self Sacrifice an Elinor Dashwood analysis with Olivia @OliviasCatastrophe Aug 04, 2024

Send us a Text Message.What happens when emotional repression and self-sacrifice shape your life? Join me and booktuber Olivia-Savannah from Olivia's Catastrophe as we explore Elinor Dashwood's character from Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility." Together, we delve into key scenes that reveal Elinor's emotional burdens and how she often adopts a more masculine energy by becoming the mediator and strength for everyone else in the book.We compare Elinor's stoicism with Marianne's emotional exp...

Episode 65: The Trouble With Mrs Montgomery Hurst & #JaneAustenJuly with Katie Lumsden from Books and Things Jul 07, 2024

Send us a Text Message.The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hurst out 18 July!Katie brings to life her new novel, The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hurst, set in a small Victorian town driven by the gossip and secrets of its inhabitants. We explore how classic literature influenced her narrative and how the early Victorian period and the impact of industrialisation provide a vivid backdrop to the story of this small town.Katie passionately discusses the importance of authentic representation, both...

Episode 64: My Jane Austen Heritage with Caroline Knight, Jane Austen's Great niece May 19, 2024

Send us a Text Message.Imagine growing up in a home where every corner whispers stories of Jane Austen. In this episode, I will be chatting with Caroline Jane Knight, Jane Austen’s 5th great-niece and founder of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation.Caroline shares her experience growing up in, and eventually leaving, Chawton House, the Knight family home. Through childhood anecdotes, she paints a vivid picture of living amid literary heritage, balancing tradition with the realities of daily li...

Episode 63: Bringing Jane Austen's Bath to life with Ellis Naylor @historian_ellis May 05, 2024

Send us a Text Message.Join me and Ellis as we assemble a Jane Austen guide to Bath. Together, we'll explore Austen's complex bond with this iconic city, from its social allure to its challenges.We'll dive into Austen's portrayal of Bath in "Northanger Abbey" and "Persuasion," examining how she depicted its social intricacies and landscapes. As we stroll through Bath's streets and assembly rooms, I'll reveal the places Austen frequented, from Lansdowne Crescent to Westgate Buildings.Ellis sha...

Episode 62: Jane Austen's Legacy & Rare Book Collecting with Tom Ayling Apr 21, 2024

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I have the pleasure of being joined by Tom Ayling, an antiquarian bookseller and content creator. Together, we'll dive into Jane Austen's literary craftsmanship and the timeless allure of collecting her works. We'll embark on a journey through Austen's manuscripts, unraveling the mysteries behind her genius and the profound legacy she left with her pen. Furthermore, we'll delve into the significance of hard copies in an author's fame amidst digital reco...

Episode 61: Life lessons from Jane Austen's leading men with Sophie Andrews @laughingwithlizzie Apr 07, 2024

Send us a Text Message.We are diving deep into the captivating world of Jane Austen's male characters! Joining me is Sophie Andrews, also known as Laughing With Lizzie. Together, we embark on a journey of introspection, exploring the virtues and complexities of Austen's gentlemen. From Mr. Knightley's steadfast evolution to Mr. Darcy's lessons in social finesse, we compare Captain Wentworth's resilience to Colonel Brandon's patience and put Henry Crawford on trial. Our conversation sheds ligh...

Episode 60: Mr Darcy's first (failed) proposal: A scene study Mar 17, 2024

Send us a Text Message.Let's discuss Mr. Darcy's misguided first proposal in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice"! Caily is back and we are decoding Regency-era emojis, dissecting Darcy's cringe-worthy moves, and exploring how each adaptation puts a fresh spin on his character.From breaking all the etiquette rules to the aftermath of his ego-check moment, we're serving up a quick, laugh-packed discussion on love, pride, and the occasional proposal blunder. Tune in for all the details 🤍📖🎙️✨PURE...

Episode 59: Mr Darcy & Mr Bingley a Regency bromance with Ben Mercer Mar 03, 2024

Send us a Text Message.Who's ready to take a closer look at one of literature's most iconic friendships? Get ready as we unravel the dynamic bond between Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice! For this captivating conversation about camaraderie, I'm joined by best-selling author Ben Mercer. In this episode, we will shine a spotlight on the representation of male friendships within Pride and Prejudice and draw parallels to modern friendships. Bingley and Darcy showcase a deligh...

Episode 58: Regency costuming in Jane Austen adaptations with Historical Costumer Shannyn @wisteria.and.lace Feb 18, 2024

Send us a Text Message.Ever caught yourself daydreaming about twirling around like a character in a Jane Austen novel, decked out in those fancy Regency-era outfits? Well, I am joined by Shannyn from Wisteria and Lace in this episode, and we are diving head-first into that dreamy world.We chat about the enchanting costume designs in Jane Austen adaptations and get down to the nitty-gritty details of period costumes! We are breaking down "Emma" and "Pride and Prejudice," discussing the costume...

Episode 57: Turning Jane Austen's Emma into a Graphic Novel with Georgie Castilla from Duniath Comics Feb 04, 2024

Send us a Text Message."Emma" has never felt more vivid and imaginative, thanks to Georgie's artistic prowess from Duniath Comics. It was wonderful to hear about Georgie's Jane Austen journey from finding solace within the pages of "Sense and Sensibility" to creating his own Jane Austen-themed comics, serving as both a sanctuary and a spark for creative endeavours. Georgie explains how he creates both graphic novels and comics and how he uses this medium to retell much-loved class...

Episode 56: 'Miss Austen Investigates': A Conversation with author Jessica Bull Jan 21, 2024

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever envisioned Jane Austen entangled in a murder investigation? I am joined by novelist Jessica Bull, who brings this fascinating concept to life in ‘Miss Austen Investigates’.It was amazing to discuss how Jessica’s teenage love of Jane Austen led her down the rabbit hole that would eventually inspire her to write a story where our favourite literary icon takes on a whole new role. Her dedication to research and authenticity breathes life into a narrative that...

Episode 55: Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions #3 Jan 07, 2024

Send us a Text Message.Grab your teacup and join Caily and me as we spark a lively debate that may just upend your literary loyalties with another Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions Episode! Pride and Prejudice is not Jane Austen's best novel. Mr Darcy is not shy and Mr Bingley is spineless The 2008 Sense & Sensibility is better than the 1995 one?A few more to spice things up...As always this episode was so much fun to make, if you want to connect with Caily you can find...

Episode 54: Wrapping up 2023 ~ Reflections Episode Dec 10, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Hello, Janeites! Pour yourself a hot drink or glass of wine, and settle in for an enlightening conversation on our favourite Austen characters, their intriguing relationships, and the societal pressures they endure. Caily back for this year-end episode, where we reflect on the past year's discussions, the challenges we faced, and the wisdom we gained along the way.From the manipulative Lucy Steele in "Sense and Sensibility" to the controversial Lydia from "Pride and Pre...

Episode 53: Where the Rhythm Takes You, a YA Persuasion re-telling with Author Sarah Dass Nov 19, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how Jane Austen's classic 'Persuasion' could be recast in a modern setting? YA author Sarah Dass, the creative mind behind 'Where the Rhythm Takes You', unravels this mystery for us. Get ready to traverse the intricate world Sarah has painted, inspired by Austen's masterpiece, filled with young love, complex relationships and the unique West Indian concept of 'tabanka'. Undoubtedly, Austen enthusiasts and aspiring writers stand to gain a treasure ...

Episode 51: Sorting Jane Austen's Heroes into their Hogwarts Houses Pt 1 Nov 05, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Ready for a magical journey into the world of literature? We've got a spellbinding discussion lined up for you! Together with our guest Caily, we're revisiting the imaginative crossover of Jane Austen and Harry Potter. We dive headfirst into the complexities of these beloved characters and unravel their fit within the four quintessential Hogwarts houses. We promise you, by the end of this power-packed episode, you'll have a newfound appreciation for both Austen's charac...

Episode 52: Sorting Jane Austen Heroes into Hogwarts Houses Pt 2 Nov 05, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Ready for a magical journey into the world of literature? We've got a spellbinding discussion lined up for you! Together with our guest Caily, we're revisiting the imaginative crossover of Jane Austen and Harry Potter. We dive headfirst into the complexities of these beloved characters and unravel their fit within the four quintessential Hogwarts houses. We promise you, by the end of this power-packed episode, you'll have a newfound appreciation for both Austen's charac...

Episode 50: Villain off 2023 | Lady Catherine v Mrs Norris (Pride & Prejudice v Mansfield Park) Oct 22, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Who will wear this years crown of the ultimate Jane Austen villain - Lady Catherine or Mrs Norris? This thrilling milestone 50th episode of the podcast takes a deep dive into the complex characters of these two formidable women from Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park respectively. We dissect their social statuses, character traits, and their intriguing overlaps, giving you a nuanced understanding of Austen's villainesses.Lady Catherine de Bourgh, with her aristocrat...

Episode 49: The Monk Uncovered ~ Catherine Morland's reading list with Martha Oct 08, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Prepare to be disturbed as we delve into the eerie world of Matthew Lewis' gothic classic "The Monk" for this years Catherine Morland's reading list episode. I'm joined by Martha as we dissect this haunting tale set in Madrid, known for its unsettling themes of morality and sin. We expose the supernatural elements intertwined within the tale, from spectral apparitions, to witchcraft and obsession. We also shed light on the disturbing plot twists that keep listeners on t...

Episode 48: A Most Agreeable Murder with Author Julia Seales Sep 24, 2023

Send us a Text Message.What if you could join a tea party with Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and Arthur Conan Doyle? Tune in to this riveting episode where author and screenwriter Julia Seals reveals the inspiration behind her latest work, A Most Agreeable Murder. We chat about how her novel masterfully intertwines Austen's elegant narrative style with an enigmatic murder mystery set in a swampy small town. Julia opens up about her unique journey to becoming a Jane Austen devotee and the prof...

Episode 47: Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions #2 Aug 27, 2023

Send us a Text Message.As a fun AwkAustenAug episode this year we thought we would do another Jane Austen unpopular opinions ep, specificlly on topics myself and Caily may find triggering. Is Mr Knightley out of line? Is Lizzy Bennet Patronising? Is Elinor Dashwood annoying? Was Maria Bertram justified in cheating on Mr Rushworth? We are pulling hot takes from Reddit and also Instagram as a few of you shared your thoughts over there. So grab a warm drink and a...

Episode 46: Lydia Bennet Character Study (L is for Liability series) with Storyhooked Podcast Host Lynette Aug 13, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I am joined by Lynette host of the Storyhooked podcast, as we journey into the world of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. We shine the spotlight on Lydia Bennet, the youngest of the five Bennett sisters, known for her impulsiveness and recklessness. Lynette, and I dive headfirst into Lydia's character, drawing on our own teenage experiences to explore her traits further.Let's peel back the layers on Lydia's dramatic and immature tendencies, and explore ...

Episode 45: Cross-Novel Matchmaking Continues, Imagining Romantic Pairings in Jane Austen's Universe Jul 30, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Part 2 is here! I had to split this episode up cause me and Caily can clearly talk for England when it comes to Jane Austen ahah. Caily is back on the pod and we are taking on the role of the ultimate match makers and pairing up couples from different Jane Austen novels! ranging from power couples like Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Knightley to the quieter pairings like Edward Ferrars and Fanny Price, we hypothesize a gamut of romantic possibilities. Heat up your teapots an...

Episode 44: Cross-Novel Matchmaking, Imagining Romantic Pairings in Jane Austen's Universe Jul 30, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Caily is back on the pod and we are taking on the role of the ultimate match makers and pairing up couples from different Jane Austen novels! ranging from power couples like Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Knightley to the quieter pairings like Edward Ferrars and Fanny Price, we hypothesize a gamut of romantic possibilities. Heat up your teapots and ready your crumpets, Austen lovers, because it's time for a literary matchmaking party!This podcast is about Janeites coming tog...

Episode 43: The Covert Lovers of Highbury, Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill's Engagement with @historian_ellis Jul 16, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we unravel the secrets of Jane Austen's classic novel, Emma, focusing on the often overlooked narrative of Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill's clandestine engagement. Teaming up with Ellis from the Historian Ellis Blog, we chat about where the clues to Jane and Frank's secret engagement are concealed in the most unsuspecting places and our feelings about their relationship as a whole. Jane and Frank introduce a unique dynamic to Austen's tightly-knit...

Episode 42: Mrs. Bennet, A Complex Portrait of Motherhood in Pride and Prejudice with Habiba from @habibareadsbooks Jul 02, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I am joined by Habiba @habibareadsbooks to discuss the Pride & Prejudices Mrs. Bennet. A character who indeed has a multifaceted personality that elicits a range of emotions from readers. In this episode we explore her character in more detail, acknowledging both her humorous aspects and the challenges she faces as a mother of five unmarried daughters. We also look at the ways in which Mrs. Bennet is similar to some South Asian Mums and Grans, standi...

Episode 41: Jane Austen Murder Mysteries with Author Tirzah Price Jun 18, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I am sitting down with author Tirzah Price to discuss her upcoming book Manslaughter Park, which is the 3rd book in her Jane Austen murder master series including Pride and Premeditation and Sense and Second Degree Murder. It was so wonderful to chat to Tirzah about her love of Jane Austen, how the series came about and her writing experience as she captures the essence of Jane Austen characters, but gives them a wonderful Agatha Christie twist. Manslaug...

Episode 40: Lucy Steele character study (L is for Liability series) with @janeaustenrunsmylife May 21, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I am joined by Leah @janeaustenrunsmylife to discuss Lucy Steele, this is the first in what will become a series titled L is for Liability. Lucy Steele is marked high as one of the most calculated villains of Austen's work. She is strategic in improving her situation in life and cares little for hurting people along the way. Join us as we discuss this fascinating villain from Sense and Sensibility. Thanks again to our sponsor Haus of Bennet: https://haus...

Episode 39: The Mary Crawford Effect with Charlie @thebookboy May 07, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I'm joined by Charlie @thebookboy to discuss Jane Austen's Mary Crawford from Mansfield Park. Described by some as the real heroine of Mansfield Park, she is a character who divides the community. embodying everything Austen tells us is good such as being outspoken and lively, Mary isn't so dissimilar than Lizzy Bennet and yet she is a polarising character and is placed in binary opposition to the heroine Fanny Price. This is a fun and interesting ...

Episode 38: Why we should Knight Mr Knightley with Carolyne @theaustenite Apr 23, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I am joined by Carolyne @theaustenite to discuss Jane Austen's novel Emma, specifically focusing on the character of Mr Knightley. Mr Knightley stands firm as many peoples favourite Jane Austen hero and it's not hard to see why he is kind, pragmatic and observant guiding our heroine Emma to become the best version of herself. So we thought we would look at detail at some of his actions and moments in which he really shines, and why we think he should be ...

Episode 37: Pride & Prejudice Unpopular Opinions #1 | 2 Year Podcast Anniversary Ep Apr 09, 2023

Send us a Text Message.We are celebrating 2 years of the What the Austen? Podcast! Thank you so much for all your support the past 2 years, it’s been so wonderful sharing my love of Jane Austen with you all. Is Mr Darcy really all that? Pride and Prejudice adaptions - 2005 v 1995? Is Mr Bennet the real villain of the novel? This is a chilled episode covering some Pride & Prejudice unpopular opinions, so grab a warm drink and a blanket and join me and Caily for a fun di...

Episode 36: Taylor Swift x Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Mar 26, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this series we are matching Taylor Swift songs to Jane Austen characters and novels! This was highly requested from you all so I’m excited to share this content with you. I have split the content up into shorter episodes so you can binge the lot, pick the novels you like the most or enjoy this series in stages. This was a fun series to create, and I am joined by Ann and Martha who have been on the podcast before and are good friends of mine. Thanks again to our ...

Episode 35: Taylor Swift x Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Mar 26, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this series we are matching Taylor Swift songs to Jane Austen characters and novels! This was highly requested from you all so I’m excited to share this content with you. I have split the content up into shorter episodes so you can binge the lot, pick the novels you like the most or enjoy this series in stages. This was a fun series to create, and I am joined by Ann and Martha who have been on the podcast before and are good friends of mine. Thanks again to our ...

Episode 34: Taylor Swift x Emma by Jane Austen Mar 19, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this series we are matching Taylor Swift songs to Jane Austen characters and novels! This was highly requested from you all so I’m excited to share this content with you. I have split the content up into shorter episodes so you can binge the lot, pick the novels you like the most or enjoy this series in stages. This was a fun series to create, and I am joined by Ann and Martha who have been on the podcast before and are good friends of mine. Thanks again to our ...

Episode 33: Taylor Swift x Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Mar 19, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this series we are matching Taylor Swift songs to Jane Austen characters and novels! This was highly requested from you all so I’m excited to share this content with you. I have split the content up into shorter episodes so you can binge the lot, pick the novels you like the most or enjoy this series in stages. This was a fun series to create, and I am joined by Ann and Martha who have been on the podcast before and are good friends of mine. Thanks again to our ...

Episode 32: Taylor Swift x Persuasion by Jane Austen Mar 12, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this series we are matching Taylor Swift songs to Jane Austen characters and novels! This was highly requested from you all so I’m excited to share this content with you. I have split the content up into shorter episodes so you can binge the lot, pick the novels you like the most or enjoy this series in stages. This was a fun series to create, and I am joined by Ann and Martha who have been on the podcast before and are good friends of mine. Thanks again to our ...

Episode 31: Taylor Swift x Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen Mar 12, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this series we are matching Taylor Swift songs to Jane Austen characters and novels! This was highly requested from you all so I’m excited to share this content with you. I have split the content up into shorter episodes so you can binge the lot, pick the novels you like the most or enjoy this series in stages. This was a fun series to create, and I am joined by Ann and Martha who have been on the podcast before and are good friends of mine. Thanks again to our ...

Episode 30: Pride & Prejudice properties fictional and filming with @janewashere Feb 26, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Which Pride and Prejudice property would you live in? Companion blog (Pictures of the locations): https://www.whattheausten.com/post/pride-prejudice-filming-locationsI am joined by the author Nicole Jacobsen and the illustrator Lexi. K. Nelson of the wonderful travel guide Jane was Here as we have a blast talking about our UK travels, how Austen describes the houses in Pride and Prejudice and if the screen writers got it right? Inspired by the channel 4 program in ...

Episode 29: The Lost Sex Scenes of Jane Austen with Annie Harrison @AmorousHistories Feb 12, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Let's talk about sex... In this episode I am joined by Annie Harrison from the Amorous Histories Podcast, as we explore the book Pride And Promiscuity: The Lost Sex Scenes of Jane Austen by Arielle Eckstut. We chat about Lizzy & Darcy getting it on in the bushes, Henry Tilney’s cupboard full of sex toys and Emma Woodhouse taking some ‘personal time’ before dinner… The history of Sex in Regency England is as vast as it is fascinating. If you have ever ...

Episode 28: A Jane Bennet character study Jan 29, 2023

Send us a Text Message.Caily joins me in this episode to discuss the character of Jane Bennet, the supposed Ingénue of Pride and Prejudice. Jane is kindness itself and her beauty is unmatched in Meryton. She possesses great equanimity but is Jane's only role to be the innocent, elegant and selfless sister of headstrong Elizabeth Or does she have strength and substance in her own right.This is what we'll be discussing today as we look more closely at her character. This podcast is ab...

Episode 27: Life lessons from Jane Austen's heroines With Sophie @laughingwithlizzie Jan 15, 2023

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I am joined by friend and fellow Janeite Sophie Andrews from blog and Instagram page @LaughingwithLizzie as we discuss the life lessons we have taken from Jane Austen's heroines over the years. Looking at what quotes we resonate with and what it means to live with Jane in mind 200 + years after her death. Sophie is a prominent Janeite in the community and it was so much fun to sit down and chat about our mutual love of Jane's novels and characters. This ...

Episode 26: What the Austen? 2022 wrap up!!! Dec 17, 2022

Send us a Text Message.That's a wrap! Welcome to the twenty sixth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Caily Bridgeland. To say goodbye to the 2022 podcast year we are reflecting back on all the episodes that have come out, meeting each other in person and life in general. It has been a tough year at times dealing with a mixture of grief and burnout, but it's also been an exciting year making loads of new friends in...

Episode 25: Jane Austen Christmas Gift guide with Eleanor from @hausofbennet Dec 03, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Jane Austen gift guide 2022! So I thought this would be a fun episode to help you build your wish list or to give you some ideas on what to get a fellow Janeite. I am joined by the wonderful Eleanor owner of the Haus of Bennet shop @hausofbennet as we pick our favourite Jane Austen themed gift ideas for this year. Mentioned (please find links and more info on my blog post): Jane Austen felt decorations/ornaments Ex Libris designs Austen Heroines & Tee&nbsp...

Episode 24: Disney Villains x Northanger Abbey Villains Nov 19, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the twenty fourth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ann from @disneyprincesslessons and @paper.hearts.library. We are back and today we are covering the villains in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey and comparing them against Disney Villains. This is the last episode in the Disney Villain series! It's been so much fun to cover all of the villains and I recommend listening in t...

Episode 23: Disney Villains x Persuasion Villains with Ann from @paperheartslibary Nov 05, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the twenty third episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ann from @disneyprincesslessons and @paper.hearts.library. We are back and today we are covering the villains in Jane Austen's Persuasion and comparing them against Disney Villains. Don't miss out on our other episodes: Pride and Prejudice villains (Ep 15) Sense and Sensibility (Ep 18) Disney Princesses x ...

Episode 22: Villain off 2022 Caroline Bingley v Isabella Thorpe Oct 22, 2022

Send us a Text Message.The battle of the Jane Austen villains, Villain off is back! On the left we have the abominable Isabella Thorpe from Northanger Abbey and on the right we have the intolerable Caroline Bingley from Pride and Prejudice. Welcome to the twenty second episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Caily Bridgeland. Villain off is back for 2022, we will be analysing Isabella and Caroline Bingley and the question is...

Episode 21: The Mysteries of Udolpho ~ Catherine Morland's reading list with Martha @marthabethanreads Oct 08, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the twenty-first episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Martha from @marthabethanreads. In this episode, we will be unlocking all the secrets of The Mysteries of Udolpho a novel by Anne Radcliffe which Catherine Morland reads during Northanger Abbey.We will run through the plot of Udolpho, talk about the references in Northanger Abbey and all around explore the Gothic that inspired Jan...

Episode 20: Disney Villains x Emma Villains with Ann from @paperheartslibary Sep 24, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the twentieth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ann from @disneyprincesslessons and @paper.hearts.library. We are back and today we are covering the villains in Jane Austen's Emma and comparing them against Disney Villains. Don't miss out on our other episodes: Pride and Prejudice villains (Ep 15) Sense and Sensibility (Ep 18) Disney Princesses x Jane Aust...

Episode 19: Jane Austen's Harriet Smith and why she is all that and a bag of chips with Bontle @colourful_litchi Sep 10, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the nineteenth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Bontle from @colourful_litchi. In this episode, we will discuss Harriet Smith a character who is often overlooked as the unassuming friend who is heavily led by Emma. Myself and Bontle are here to tell you that Harriet deserves her time in the spotlight, celebrating her development throughout the novel. In many ways Emma is not just...

Episode 18: Disney Villains x Sense and Sensibility Villains with Ann from @paperheartslibary Aug 27, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the eighteenth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ann from @disneyprincesslessons and @paper.hearts.library. We are back and today we are covering the villains in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility and comparing them against Disney Villains. Don't miss out on our other episodes: Pride and Prejudice villains (Ep 15) Mansfield Park villains (Ep 17) Disney Princess...

Episode 17: Disney Villains x Mansfield Park Villains with Ann from @paperheartslibary Aug 13, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the seventeenth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ann from @disneyprincesslessons and @paper.hearts.library. We are back and today we are covering the villains in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park and comparing them against Disney Villains. Don't miss out on our episode where we covered Pride and Prejudice villains (Ep 15) or our Disney Princesses x Jane Austen Heroine Epi...

Episode 16: Reviewing Netflix's Persuasion (2022) with Jillian and Yolanda from The Pemberley Podcast @thepemberly Jul 30, 2022

Send us a Text Message.It's here! the new Netflix Persuasion adaption staring Dakota Johnson, which takes a modern approach to Jane Austen's intimate novel. I am excited to say that I have Jillian and Yolanda from the Pemberley Podcast joining me to discuss this new adaption. Jillian and Yolanda are no strangers to analysing Austen adaptions and I like to think I have a good recollection of the books so will be fun to compare how the new adaption not only sizes up to the books, but adaptions ...

Episode 15: Disney Villains x Pride and Prejudice Villains with Ann from @paperheartslibary Jul 16, 2022

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we are matching Pride and Prejudice villains to Disney villains who share similar characteristics. Welcome to the fifteenth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ann from @disneyprincesslessons and @paper.hearts.library. So many of you loved the Disney princess episode, so we thought we would come back and compare Jane Austen's villains to Disney Villains. Again we found so many ...

Episode 14: Sense and Sensibility's Edward Ferrars and what makes a hero with Ellis @Historian_Ellis Jun 18, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the fourteenth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ellis from @historian_Ellis. In this episode, we discuss Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility, specifically focusing on the character of Edward Ferrars and what makes a hero. Often in Jane Austen's work the hero only merits the title because they marry out protagonist, however in this episode we will see if Edward has qualities...

Episode 13: Sorting Jane Austen's Heroines into Harry Potter Houses Part 2 with Caily @half_agony_half_hope May 21, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Thirteenth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by regular on the pod Caily from @half_agony_half_hope. In this episode, we will continue playing the roll of the sorting hat and placing the wonderful Austen heroines into their houses. This episode will cover Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. We will look at a primary and secondary house for each, and convince one an other of our choices.&n...

Episode 12: Sorting Jane Austen's Heroines into Harry Potter Houses Part 1 with Caily @half_agony_half_hope Apr 16, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Twelfth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my part-time co-host and fellow Janeite Caily from @half_agony_half_hope. In this episode, we will be playing the roll of the sorting hat and placing the wonderful Austen heroines into their houses. We will look at a primary and secondary house for each, and convince one an other of our choices. Me and Caily both love Harry Potter and Austen so this was such a fun epis...

Episode 11: Who is the wealthiest Jane Austen hero? with Charlie from @thebookboy Mar 19, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Episode 11: Who wants to be a millionaire? Discussing who is the wealthiest Jane Austen hero with Charlie from @thebookboyWelcome to the eleventh episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Charlie from @thebookboy. In this episode, we will discuss how wealth is portrayed with in Austen's novels. We will specifically be focusing on some of the heroes, who is the wealthiest, how is their income talked about...

Episode 10: Bridgerton Gossip (S1, S2 and the books) with Martha from @marthabethanreads Feb 19, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Esteemed members of the Ton,Welcome to the tenth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Martha from @marthabethanreads. In anticipation for the new season which airs next month, in this episode we will be discussing Bridgerton! We will specifically focus on Season 1 of the the Netflix series which is based on Julia Quinns book The Dunk and I (Book 1 in the Bridgerton series), but we will also discuss ...

Episode 9: The power of the letter in Jane Austen's work with Caily Jan 15, 2022

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Ninth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my part-time co-host and fellow Janeite Caily from @half_agony_half_hope. In this episode, we discuss the power of the letters in Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility. We will explore how Jane Austen uses letters in her novels to drive the novels plot forward and to expose deeper truths between characters. From Darcy's letter of revelations to Willou...

Episode 8: Matching Jane Austen Heroines to Disney Princesses with Ann from @disneyprincesslessons Nov 20, 2021

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the 8th episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ann from @disneyprincesslessons. This is a really fun episode where we are matching Jane Austen's heroines to Disney Princesses who share similar characteristics. Myself and Ann love both Austen and Disney so we thought what a great way to combine the two things we enjoy. There are so many cross overs between the characters, so it has been fun ...

Episode 7: Jane Austen Villain off 2021 | Wickham v Willoughby with Caily Bridgeland and Ellis @historian_ellis Oct 16, 2021

Send us a Text Message.The battle of the Jane Austen villains on the left we have treacherous Mr Wickham from Pride and Prejudice and on the right we have despicable John Willoughby from Sense and Sensibility. Welcome to the seventh episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friends and fellow Janeites Caily Bridgeland and Ellis Naylor. Both Caily and El have been on the show before and we thought it would be fun to do an Halloween episode called:...

Episode 6: Mansfield Park's Fanny Price Heroine or House Elf with Naomi from @naomi.not.niomi Sep 18, 2021

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the sixth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Naomi from @naomi.not.niomi. In this episode, we discuss Jane Austen's novel Mansfiled Park and focus on the character of Fanny Price. Fanny is a very different protagonist to Austen's other heroines, resembling Jane Eyre more than Elizabeth Bennet. We will go through the book looking at the her pros and cons of her character, making referenc...

Episode 5: Jane Austen's most awkward characters with Caily @half_agony_half_hope #AwkAustenAug Aug 21, 2021

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the fifth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Caily Bridgeland from @half_agony_half_hope. This is out Awkward Austen August episode, each August we share our favourite Awkward moments in Austen's novels and adaptation. We will discuss the most cringe worthy characters, and of course we will be featuring the notorious Mr Collins and many other moments which just make us cringe. This...

Episode 4: Addressing Charlotte Lucas from Pride and Prejudice with Georgia from @gmayreads Jul 17, 2021

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the forth episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Georgia from @gmayreads. In this episode, we discuss the character of Charlotte Lucas from Pride and Prejudice. Charlotte is a complex secondary character who has a very pragmatic view on relationship, she provides a differing approach to marriage to Elizabeth. Despite not marrying for love, we will discuss how Charlotte is strong, reso...

Episode 3: Reviewing the 2009 Emma with Louise from @mrsesluxuries Jun 19, 2021

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the third episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Louise from @mrsesluxuries. In this episode, we will be taking a slightly different approach to the first 2 episodes, and we will be looking more closely at the screen. Myself and Louise will discuss the BBC’s 2009 adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. Exploring how the mini-series showcases the memorable scenes such as the proposal, how the acto...

Episode 2: A defence of Colonel Brandon from Sense and Sensibility with Caily Bridgeland May 15, 2021

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the second episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Caily Bridgeland from @half_agony_half_hope. In this episode, we discuss Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility and focus on the character of Colonel Brandon. Brandon is often underrated as a hero, and we will be discussing why we think this is. We will explore the misconceptions about his age and personality, and how the film adaptations...

Episode 1: Jane Austen's Persuasion and Lasting Love with Ellis from @Historian_ellis Apr 11, 2021

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the first episode of the What the Austen? podcast! I'm your host Izzy, and I am joined by my friend and fellow Janeite Ellis Naylor from @historan_ellis. In this episode, we discuss Jane Austen's novel Persuasion, in particular the relationship between Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth. We explore how their relationship develops and the reflectiveness of the novel. We also throw in the occasional fun adaption reference... remember the running scene in the 200...

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