Escape into Period Pieces

Stephanie Reese
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  • TV & FILM
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On Escape into Period Pieces we talk all things related to the Period Piece Genre or TV/Films set in different time periods. Each episode we'll break down why people watch them, why they are continually loved, and why you should give them a chance. I'll give some background information on the episodes or film we'll be discussing before diving into a chat with a guest. Come along for the ride! Episodes are posted biweekly Cover art by Kristen Reese. Inspired by Green Gables, Orchard House, and Pemberley. Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com

  1. Frankenstein (2025) w/ Pileigh Shahinian

    1D AGO

    Frankenstein (2025) w/ Pileigh Shahinian

    Escape into the gothic world of Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein that came out on Netflix in the fall of 2025 with Stephanie and returning guest Pileigh Shahinian who requested to discuss this film on the podcast! Del Toro takes a new approach to Mary Shelley's novel that creates an ongoing conversation with the original source text. Check out the film before the Oscars as it is up for NINE awards. Listen to Stephanie and Pileigh discuss their predictions on what the movie will win, consider if the film is too long, and debate the Netflix vs. theaters new "trend"; plus talk about the film. Buckle up for some gore and two English teachers really putting on their analytical brains and nerding out. References: Netflix's Frankenstein (2025) Guillermo del Toro Pileigh's Poetry Collection is available now: Nostalgia Itches Like a Bug Bite--Buy it on Barnes and Noble.com and Amazon! Go follow Pileigh over on Instagram: @sincerelypileigh Alexandre Desplat (score) Oscars: March 15, 2026 Regency Rumors YT video: "Is Frankenstein Proof Netflix is Dumbing Down its Content?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stEKE-tmf4 Oscar Issac The Nativity Story (2006) The Promise (2016) Moon knight Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Broadway) Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Mary Shelley Frankenweenie Young Frankenstein The Great Gatsby Jacob Elordi Adaptation: Frankenstein vs. Wuthering Heights Wuthering Heights (2026) Percy Jackson TV series (Disney+) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Support your local library and PBS station! Stay well!

    1h 31m

  2. FEB 8

    That Thing You Do!

    Escape into 1964 and watch the success of the fictional band The Wonders (or is it the Oneders) as Stephanie discusses the 1996 film That Thing You Do! This film is one of Stephanie's all-time favorites, so get ready to hear her nerd out in this solo episode as she discusses how many times the iconic song gets played as well as a review of the film and deep dive into behind the scenes stories! That Thing You Do! is available for purchase and to rent. Don't forget to also check your local library for the DVD or Blu-ray. Note: This is episode 3 not 4. REFERENCES: The Favorites by Layne Fargo (great audiobook) Miracle (2004) School of Rock Bandstand: The Musical That Thing You Do! Steven Tyler--Aerosmith Theatrical vs. Extended versions Playtone Records Tom Hanks The Beatles The Monkees 2020 Reunion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iQambZAfk&t=3s ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Support your local library and PBS station! Stay safe and warm!

    48 min
  3. Stranger Things w/ Drea Mayer

    JAN 25

    Stranger Things w/ Drea Mayer

    Return to the upside down in today's episode as Stephanie and returning guest Drea Mayer break down everything Stranger Things from their overall love of the show to the various plot holes of season 5 and their thoughts on the series finale. Is this show a "period piece?" You will just have to tune in to find out. Also in this episode, a PSA to go to your local movie theater and Stephanie finds it a safe place to share one of her nightmares. Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts on the show as you might get a shout out in today's episode! Buckle up for the longest episode of season 3 so far, but bound to be a lot of fun nerding out as usual! References: Stranger Things (Netflix) Call the Midwife Downton Abbey Stranger Things documentary (Netflix) Back to the Future The Way Home (Netflix/Hallmark) John Hughes Inside Out 2 Stranger Things: Rebel Robin (book) Black Widow The First Shadow (The Stranger Things Play) Grantchester Bridgerton (new season Jan 29th) The Buccanneers The Gilded Age (HBO) Game of Thrones The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games) Miracle (2004) Netflix's Wayward The Pitt ANOTHER REC: "Dark" on Netflix (German speaking) This is the one Stephanie was trying to reference. Behind Your Touch K-Drama (Netflix) The Artful Dodger (new season Feb 10th) Agatha Christie's The Seven Dials (Netflix) Queen Charlotte The Count of Monte Cristo (PBS Passport March 1st) The Forsytes Next time: That Thing You Do! (1996) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Support your local library and PBS station! Stay safe and warm!

    1h 53m

  4. JAN 11

    Let's Time Travel!

    Happy New Year and welcome to SEASON 3! Would you like to turn back the clock because you don't feel ready for a new year? Then how about you time travel with Stephanie in this episode? In today's episode, Stephanie expands what we think about when we think about "period pieces" by including some time travel TV shows and films (and a few books). They could also be some good recommendations for someone who is unsure if they would like historically set content. Hopefully you'll find something new to watch after listening to today's episode :) References: Great or Nothing by McCullough, Tung Richmond, Sharpe, Spotswood Little Women (2019) Call the Midwife Doctor Who A Biltmore Christmas Providence Falls The Way Home Lost in Austen An American in Austen BBC Atlantis HBO's The Nevers Pride & Prejudice 1995 Austenland Northanger Abbey 2007 The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell Love Across Time The Spirit of Christmas Inkwell Threads Ghosts (UK, US) All 6 Ghosts TV Shows article referenced: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/ghosts-international-adaptations-compared-differences/ School Spirits (Season 3 premiering Jan 28th) From Time to Time The Secrets of Sulphur Springs House of Anubis The Librarians The Librarians: The Next Chapter Warehouse 13 The Legends of Tomorrow Midnight at the Pera Place Britbox--Is it worth the subscription? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Send your thoughts on Stranger Things via Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

    51 min

  5. 12/28/2025

    End of Year Wrap Up (2025)

    Welcome to the last episode of the year and the last episode of season 2! Can you believe it? Join Stephanie as she gets retrospective and reflects on everything that was accomplished in season 2, discuss some TV shows and movies Stephanie watched, but didn't get a chance to talk about this season, and a look ahead to season 3 goals as well as 2026 releases! Lastly, the episode ends with some awards for season 2. Editing Note: The Way Home season 4 will be its last and currently does not have a premiere date according to Hallmark. IMDB’s date is incorrect :( Thank you to everyone who joined this season. The podcast could not function without you :) References: "The Empress" (Netflix) "The Lady's Companion" (Netflix) Grantchester The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Queen Charlotte (Netflix) Bridgerton Jane Austen Hamilton Victoria (PBS/BBC) now on Netflix Eternity Bandstand the Musical Hallmark channel/Hallmark+ Providence Falls (Hallmark) Outlander The Way Home (Hallmark) American Girl Caroline Sherlock & Daughter The Artful Dodger Under the Greenwood Tree (Prime Video; novel by Thomas Hardy) House of Guinness (Netflix) Merrily We Roll Along Ms. Fisher's Modern Mysteries Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries The Law According to Lidia Poet Fetch the Smelling Salts podcast (Lidia Poet episode) Ida regenye (The Courtship on Prime Video) or The Romance of Ida Sliver Skates (Netflix) The Lost Baker of Vienna by Sharon Kurtzman I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys A Night Divided by Jennifer A Nielsen Midnight at the Pera Place (Netflix) The New Force (Swedish) also on Netflix The Leopard (Netflix) Cable Girls (Netflix) Shogun (Hulu) All Creatures Great & Small Wuthering Heights (2026) The Forsytes The Count of Monte Cristo Young Sherlock (Prime Video) Sense & Sensibility (2026) Netflix Pride & Prejudice mini-series The Other Bennet Sister The Choral ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening and Happy New Year! Please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Remember to support your local library and PBS station! See you for season 3!

    1h 47m
  6. The Holdovers w/ Emily Heyden

    12/14/2025

    The Holdovers w/ Emily Heyden

    Happy Holidays and welcome to the last guest episode of season 2! (Where has the time gone?) In today's episode, Stephanie discusses the 2023 film THE HOLDOVERS starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and introducing Dominic Sessa. Her conversation with returning guest Emily Heyden is bound to become one of your favorites. (Emily even gives some tips if you are traveling for the holidays!) The Holdovers takes place in December 1970 at an all boys boarding school in New England during the Christmas break. History teacher, Paul Hunham is tasked with watching the boys "held over" without anywhere to go for the holidays as Mary Lamb stays to feed them. The trio of Giamatti, Randolph and Sessa are so great and bound to make you emotional. The Holdovers is available to rent or purchase. Don't forget to check your local library! References: The Holdovers The 1970s The Joy Luck Club (film) M.A.S.H (TV Show) The Women by Kristin Hannah Cat Stevens The Way Home (Hallmark) Charlie Hunnman/Sons of Anarchy The Class of '07 The Wilds (Prime Video) Dead Poets Society A Separate Piece (Novel) Mona Lisa Smile **Any guesses for which period piece Emily and Stephanie will discuss in season 3 that's also set in the 70s? Leave your answer in the comments!** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Remember to support your local library and PBS station! Happy Holidays!!

    1h 10m
  7. Bandstand : The Musical w/ Emma Hirt

    11/16/2025

    Bandstand : The Musical w/ Emma Hirt

    Welcome back to the podcast and welcome new guest, Emma Hirt as they discuss the 2017 Broadway Musical Bandstand with Stephanie. Bandstand was performed at the Bernard B. Jacobs theater on Broadway from April-September 2017. It tells the story of a group of veterans returning home to the United States after World War 2. Struggling to fit into their old lives while dealing with lingering effects of the war-including post-traumatic stress and survivor's guilt-they form a band composed solely of veterans, along with a war widow, to compete in a national patriotic radio contest in NYC. Bandstand stars Corey Cott and Laura Osnes. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05ChPYx9d4&t=26s Listen to the cast album on Spotify or wherever you listen to music. Thank you to all the veterans out there! References: Bandstand: The Musical-Broadway Corey Cott Laura Osnes Waitress Newsies Downton Abbey Once 1918 Flu Pandemic Lovely War by Julie Berry "With the Band"-Broadway.com (on YouTube) The Secret Garden The Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien Titanic The Book Thief Atonement Hamnet Six of Crows Belladonna by Adalyn Grace :) For an Act by Act summary of Bandstand check out their Wikipedia page ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The podcast is off for Thanksgiving, and will be back 12/14 Thanks for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch: 25% off coupon till 11/23 Visit--> https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

    1h 14m

  8. 11/02/2025

    Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    What better way to end Halloween weekend and continue to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th than discussing the "classic" film Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. This 2016 film is based on the 2009 novel by Seth Grahame Smith, which is inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. (Did you follow all of that?) If you still want the spookiness and are a fan of Austen then you should definitely check out this film and episode. It will get spoilery. P&P&Z is only available to rent and for purchase. Remember to check out your local library as well. References: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film (2016) Burr Steers Fetch the Smelling Salts Podcast Matt Smith Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame Smith Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet Witch by Melinda Taub Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter The Walking Dead Introducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Miss Austen Regrets The Vampire Diaries Daisy Jones and the Six Dark Shadows Pride and Prejudice (2005 and 1995) Lost in Austen Watch Bandstand before next episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05ChPYx9d4&t=8273s ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening! Please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces Support your local library and PBS station See you next episode!

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On Escape into Period Pieces we talk all things related to the Period Piece Genre or TV/Films set in different time periods. Each episode we'll break down why people watch them, why they are continually loved, and why you should give them a chance. I'll give some background information on the episodes or film we'll be discussing before diving into a chat with a guest. Come along for the ride! Episodes are posted biweekly Cover art by Kristen Reese. Inspired by Green Gables, Orchard House, and Pemberley. Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Reese
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie Reese
  • Show Website
    Escape into Period Pieces