89 episodes

The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.

The Thing About Austen The Thing About Austen

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 45 Ratings

The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.

    Episode 88: The Thing About the Bennet Sisters' Shoe-roses

    Episode 88: The Thing About the Bennet Sisters' Shoe-roses

    Grab your dancing slippers and your shoe-roses because the Netherfield Ball is right around the corner, and the Bennet sisters are ready to party. This episode we take a look at the fancy footwear frills of the 17th and 18th centuries and the ways in which those trends transitioned into the Regency era.

    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.

    We have merch! Check out https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to see the current offerings.

    • 19 min
    Episode 87: The Thing About Emma's Portrait of Harriet with guest Georgie Castilla

    Episode 87: The Thing About Emma's Portrait of Harriet with guest Georgie Castilla

    Emma is trying to paint Harriet's portrait, but it's hard to concentrate with Mr. Elton mouth breathing over her shoulder. But still, Mr. Elton is obviously in love with Harriet. Right? Right?!? This episode we welcome returning guest Georgie Castilla of Duniath Comics as we discuss Emma's attempt at combining the art of matchmaking with the art of portraiture.

    Thank you so much to Georgie for joining us for this discussion! You can find him online at www.duniathcomics.com and on Instagram @duniathcomics, and you can follow along as he adapts Emma at https://www.youtube.com/@duniathcomics.

    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.

    We have merch! Check out https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to see the current offerings.

    • 31 min
    Episode 86: The Thing About Brandon and Willoughby's Appointment

    Episode 86: The Thing About Brandon and Willoughby's Appointment

    Colonel Brandon and Willoughby are about to meet by appointment, and their seconds are ready with all the necessary administrative details. Which leads us to ask the question, could this meeting have been an email?

    Join us this episode as we break down the details of the duel in Sense and Sensibility.

    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.

    We have merch! Check out https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to see the current offerings.

    • 33 min
    Episode 85: The Thing About Henry's Great Coat

    Episode 85: The Thing About Henry's Great Coat

    If Catherine is now riding with Henry after stopping at Petty-France for two hours and there are x number of capes on Henry's great coat and y number of inches separating Catherine from Henry in the curricle and WOW does Henry's hat sit so well, exactly how blissfully happy is Catherine in this moment?

    The answer is innumerable, friends.

    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.

    We have merch! Check out https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to see the current offerings.

    • 26 min
    Episode 84: The Thing About Annuities

    Episode 84: The Thing About Annuities

    Fanny Dashwood is offering up her services as a financial advisor and actuary, and John Dashwood is ready to be advised. This episode we break down the feckless fiduciary fraternalism of one Mr. John Dashwood, specifically as it relates to annuities.

    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.

    We have merch! Check out https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to see the current offerings.

    • 23 min
    Episode 83: The Thing About the Ha-Ha

    Episode 83: The Thing About the Ha-Ha

    There's a bit of a brouhaha brewing over at the Sotherton ha-ha, and we've got front row, garden bench seats. Join us as we walk through the various comings and goings of the world's most awkward group date.

    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.

    We have merch! Check out https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to see the current offerings.

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

ashcharlea ,

For all Regency fans!

Hearing deeper context and history makes these stories I already love come alive in new ways. Especially after certain episodes, I’ve had to go back and read or listen to a particular story again. I highly recommend this pod, it’s quickly become a favorite!

McUrchin ,

This podcast is wonderful…

Do you have an excitable and delightfully nerdy best friend who comes round your house to discuss well researched niche Jane Austen minutiae with you?

Do you have two excitable and delightfully nerdy best friends who come round your house to discuss well researched Jane Austen minutiae with you and sometimes bring a subject matter expert with them?

Now you do.

CharlotteLucas84 ,

Episode suggestion

Hello! Love the podcast and am listening to relevant episodes as I re-read the different novels. One thing which I’d love to hear an episode on is meals in Jane Austen’s novels - I get very confused over timings and importance of the different meals: dinner, tea, luncheon etc…

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