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Episode 62: Jane Austen's Legacy & Rare Book Collecting with Tom Ayling
What the Austen? Podcast - April 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 th...
Episode 61: Life lessons from Jane Austen's leading men with Sophie Andrews @laughingwithlizzie
What the Austen? Podcast - April 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWe 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 evolut...
Episode 60: Mr Darcy's first (failed) proposal: A scene study
What the Austen? Podcast - March 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsLet'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...
Episode 59: Mr Darcy & Mr Bingley a Regency bromance with Ben Mercer
What the Austen? Podcast - March 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWho'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 episod...
Wellness and The Bee Sting
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - February 23, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI dive into two very long books that are also worth the investment. The Bee Sting by Paul Murray tells the story of a contemporary Irish family that has fallen on hard times and is full of secrets. Contemporary family saga Wellness by Nathan Hill is set in the suburbs of Chicago an explores the...
Episode 58: Regency costuming in Jane Austen adaptations with Historical Costumer Shannyn Schack Dadvar @wisteria.and.lace
What the Austen? Podcast - February 18, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsEver 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 Schack Dadvar from Wisteria and Lace in this episode, and we are diving head-first into that dreamy world. We chat about th...
Episode 57: Turning Jane Austen's Emma into a Graphic Novel with Georgie Castilla from Duniath Comics
What the Austen? Podcast - February 04, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratings"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 bot...
Episode 56: 'Miss Austen Investigates': A Conversation with author Jessica Bull
What the Austen? Podcast - January 21, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHave 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 ...
Episode 55: Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions #3
What the Austen? Podcast - January 07, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsGrab 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 & Sensib...
Episode 54: Wrapping up 2023 ~ Reflections Episode
What the Austen? Podcast - December 10, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHello, 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 discus...
Asking for a Friend and Holiday Gift Giving Recommendations.
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - December 08, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBook Blogger and author Kerry Clare joins the podcast to discuss her new book Asking for a Friend. It is a novel about intense female friendship and how key relationships created in our youth endure or break apart. We also chat about her blog Pickle Me This and her role as editor of the book re...
Anna Kloots and My Own Magic
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - November 24, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLifestyle Instagrammer and best selling author Anna Kloots joins the podcast to discuss her new memoir My Own Magic. She talks about new beginnings in the face of divorce, her love of pumpkin pie, and of course, how to make your own magic. Follow Anna: Instagram: @annakloots Follow Red Fern...
Episode 53: Where the Rhythm Takes You, a YA Persuasion re-telling with Author Sarah Dass
What the Austen? Podcast - November 19, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHave 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 masterpi...
Episode 52: Sorting Jane Austen Heroes into Hogwarts Houses Pt 2
What the Austen? Podcast - November 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsReady 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 unrav...
Episode 51: Sorting Jane Austen's Heroes into their Hogwarts Houses Pt 1
What the Austen? Podcast - November 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsReady 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 unrav...
The Five-Star Weekend, Tom Lake and Truth & Beauty
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - November 03, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA discussion of Ann Patchett's latest novel Tom Lake as well her memoir Truth & Beauty about her deep friendship with writer Lucy Grealy. Elin Hilderbrand's latest novel, The Five-Star Weekend, is also discussed. Follow Red Fern Book Review: Website and to leave a voicemail: https://www.redf...
Mountain Runaways
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - October 27, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAward-winning Young Adult fiction novelist Pam Withers stops by the podcast to discuss her latest book Mountain Runaways. This fast-paced novel tells the story of the three kids, Jon, Korka and Aron, who lose their parents in an avalanche and decide to run away into the mountains and fend for th...
Episode 50: Villain off 2023 | Lady Catherine v Mrs Norris (Pride & Prejudice v Mansfield Park)
What the Austen? Podcast - October 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWho 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...
Episode 49: The Monk Uncovered ~ Catherine Morland's reading list with Martha
What the Austen? Podcast - October 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsPrepare 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 ...
Fall Reads 2023 with Susan Matheson
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - October 06, 2023 02:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBook blogger Susan Matheson returns to the podcast with her line up of must have fall reads. We also discuss a book that we both disagreed upon: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Susan's Top Picks for Fall 2023 The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok The Class by Ken Dryden A New Season by Terry Fallis The Go...
Episode 48: Discussing A Most Agreeable Murder with Author Julia Seales
What the Austen? Podcast - September 24, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWhat 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 Au...
Episode 48: A Most Agreeable Murder with Author Julia Seales
What the Austen? Podcast - September 24, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWhat 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 Au...
To Track a Traitor
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - September 22, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAward-winning mystery writer Iona Whishaw drops by the podcast to discuss the latest book in her Lane Winslow mystery series. To Track a Traitor spans both world wars and is a tale of sibling rivalry, infidelity and espionage. Iona's backstory is just as compelling as her writing. Her books are ...
The Librarianist and You Could Make This Place Beautiful
Red Fern Book Review by Amy Mair - September 08, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAmy kicks off Season Four of the podcast with a discussion of the literary novel The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt and the memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful by poet Maggie Smith. The Librarianist is the story of retired librarian Bob Comet. Hoping to fill a void in his life, he volunt...
Episode 47: Jane Austen Unpopular Opinions #2
What the Austen? Podcast - August 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAs 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 cheati...
Episode 47: Unpopular opinions Jane Austen #AwkAustenAug
What the Austen? Podcast - August 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAs 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 cheati...
Episode 47: Triggering Jane Austen topics #AwkAustenAug
What the Austen? Podcast - August 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAs 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 cheati...
Episode 46: Lydia Bennet Character Study (L is for Liability series) with Storyhooked Podcast Host Lynette
What the Austen? Podcast - August 13, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
Episode 46: Lydia Bennet, L is for Liability series with Storyhooked Podcast Host Lynette
What the Austen? Podcast - August 13, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
Episode 45: Cross-Novel Matchmaking Continues, Imagining Romantic Pairings in Jane Austen's Universe
What the Austen? Podcast - July 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsPart 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 cou...
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