AnneCast: The Anne of Green Gables Podcast
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 37 ratingsShawna has loved the world of Anne of Green Gables since she was small. Robert knows absolutely nothing. Join us each week as we delve into the ins and outs and ups and downs of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic stories.
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Episodes
Episode Fourteen: Currant Affairs
May 23, 2018 13:00 - 42 minutes - 40.9 MBIt's here...the moment you've all been waiting for! All of your burning questions answered in our very first MAIL BAG EPISODE! Plus, Robert and Shawna conduct a good 'ol fashioned taste test to determine if you really could confuse red currant wine and raspberry cordial. The results? You'll have to listen to find out!
Episode 13: A Full-Fledged Schoolma'am: Anne of Avonlea (the novel)
May 09, 2018 14:00 - 47 minutes - 47.1 MBWe're diving back into the novels with our review of the second book in the Anne series, Anne of Avonlea. This one's got a little bit of everything, so tune in and learn more! It's also packed with amusing digressions, including: the movie Almost Famous, drugs, Storm from the X-men, Garth Brooks, and Damn Yankees...the band and the play!
Episode Twelve: (f)Anne Fiction
April 25, 2018 13:00 - 44 minutes - 47.5 MBWhat if Diana and Gilbert were siblings? What if the Cuthberts had also adopted a little boy, giving Anne a brother? What if Anne Shirley went aboard The Enterprise? Find out what AOGG fanfiction is all about and learn more about the wide world of fandom, generally. This all-new episode explores the terms, the opinions, and the legalities of this incredibly popular subculture.
Episode Eleven: A Touch of the Familiar (Anne of Avonlea, 1987)
April 11, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 55.3 MBAfter sitting through Kevin Sullivan's second epic Anne miniseries event, Robert had some thoughts; namely that it should have been shorter. Catch our review of the 1987 classic, Anne of Avonlea where we share our hits, our misses, and our many (many) feelings on Diana and Fred. We want to hear from you! Submit your burning AnneCast questions via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or on the Contact Us page of our website at annecast.com. We're working on an upcoming mailbag episode that may or...
Episode Ten - Illustrating Anne: An Interview with graphic novelist Brenna Thummler
March 28, 2018 13:00 - 35 minutes - 25.7 MBRobert and Shawna chat with the lovely Brenna Thummler, artist, graphic novelist, and illustrator for Anne of Green Gables - a graphic novel. Learn about how the project happened, what inspires Brenna, and get a little sneak preview of her next project!
Episode Nine: Anne with an E - A Series of Unfortunate Events (pt. 2)
March 14, 2018 13:00 - 49 minutes - 51.3 MBAt long last! Here's part 2 of our review of the Netflix / CBC series Anne with an E. Shawna and Robert discuss the final four episodes of the series, share some critical reviews, and offer up their hot takes in "Take It or Avonlea-ve It."
Episode Eight: Our First Interview
February 14, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 23.9 MBSurprise! We've had a mishap of Anne proportions! Due to some technical issues with Part 2 of our Anne with an E review, this week we're sharing our interview with the fabulous Jessica Young ahead of schedule! Jessica's an expert on author L.M. Montgomery, and she's working with the Heritage Foundation of Halton Hills to help preserve a unique part of her legacy. Listen and learn how you can help a great organization with a great mission.
Episode Seven: Anne with an E - A Series of Unfortunate Events (pt. 1)
January 31, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBWe're back! After taking a hiatus for the holidays, we're jumping back in with part one of our review on the Netflix/CBC production of Anne with an E. Shawna was skeptical going in. Was she proven right? Or was she surprised by the show? What did newbie Robert think? Give a listen to find out! Also, this is the first show on our new, twice-monthly production schedule. Catch us every other Wednesday with new Anne reviews, research, discussions, and maybe even an interview or two.
Episode Six: Japan of Green Gables
December 13, 2017 14:00 - 43 minutes - 45.9 MBRed-Haired Anne heads East. In Japan, she'll see many things. Tune in and learn more!
Episode Five: Novel Ideas
December 06, 2017 14:00 - 55 minutes - 56.5 MBRobert read Anne of Green Gables for the first time. Shawna re-visited the novel for the first time as an adult. They each gave it a different rating. Listen to this week's episode to find out what they loved, what they learned, and what they could live without.
Episode Four: The Maud Squad (pt. 2)
November 29, 2017 14:00 - 47 minutes - 48.5 MBWe continue our discussion on the life of L.M. Montgomery in this week's episode. Discover where she found inspiration for some of the moments in Anne of Green Gables, find out about the legal battles with her publisher, and hear how her life came to a tragic end.
Episode Three: The Maud Squad (pt. 1)
November 22, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBLucy Maud Montgomery introduced the world to Anne Shirley, arguably the world's best-loved redhead. But who is the woman behind Anne? Robert and Shawna uncover Maud's early-life and writing career in the first of a two-part series on Anne of Green Gables' prolific author.
Episode Two: 1985 Kevin Sullivan Film (cont.)
November 15, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBHear our review of the 1985 Kevin Sullivan film version of Anne of Green Gables. Was Mr. Hammond just hangry? Is this story actually about Marilla? Why doesn't Robert like Diana Barry? Answers to these questions and more in this week's brand new episode!
AnneCast One: What Even is AoGG?
November 08, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBAfter weeks of planning, waiting, reading, and watching, the premiere episode of AnneCast is finally here! First things first: Robert and Shawna cover the legacy of the Anne stories and begin to dive into the popularity of the Sullivan Entertainment adaptations from the 80's. How does communism fit in? You'll just have to listen to find out!
AnneCast Teaser Track
October 25, 2017 02:09 - 26 minutes - 28 MBOur very first episode! Ok, it's only a teaser but we hope you're really going to like it. Meet your hosts, hear a bit about the show, and learn what Robert remembers about that one time he watched Anne of Green Gables. (Spoiler alert: There are no pioneers.)