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The Thing About Austen The Thing About Austen
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Customer Reviews
My favorite Jane Austen podcast
I binged all the episodes of this podcast in about a month, and I saw myself approaching the last episode with dread because I enjoyed listening to it everyday so much!
I absolutely love how this podcast takes a deep dive into the objects and the culture of Jane Austen’s time. Who knew that the history of umbrellas could be so fascinating? And I learned so much about the Roma from the last episode.
Zan and Diane are such a delight to listen to! I’ve only read Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility so far, but because of this podcast I’m now reading Mansfield Park and looking forward to the parts they’ve discussed in their episodes. And when I watched the 1999 Mansfield Park movie, I got such a kick out of watching Edmund prepare the paper and quill for Fanny after listening to the episode about quills. This podcast really increases my enjoyment of all things Austen!
I eagerly look forward to each new episode. If I may make a request, are you planning to talking about cousin romances being totally normal in Austen’s time? I found it so strange that Fanny and Edmund are FIRST cousins, and when I Googled it all the articles I wanted to read were behind a paywall. 🫤
Thank you to Zan and Diane for producing this amazing podcast!