Making Heyer

Eve Golden-Woods and Devan Soyka
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A podcast about reading the works of Georgette Heyer with a critical eye, hosted by Eve and Devan

Episodes

  1. Aug 31

    These Old Shades

    We're back for episode 6 in what proves to be the longest episode yet, as Eve and Devan dig into These Old Shades, a book that simply has so much going on.   Content notes: Classism, transphobia, misogyny, suicide. At 2.28.50 Eve reads a brief section of the book that includes a description of suicide. It ends at 2.29.40.

  2. Jul 31

    Simon the Coldheart

    Devan and Eve turn to Heyer's first medieval novel, and find some old habits, some new developments, and the start of what will prove to be an ongoing trend in Heyer's work.   Content warnings: Misogyny and gendered violence, sexual assault, fatphobia, ableism, xenophobia, classism, transphobia.

  3. Jun 30

    Powder and Patch

    Devan and Eve read Georgette Heyer's fourth book, originally titled The Transformation of Philip Jettan and later republished as Powder and Patch. Content notes: gender essentialism, racism, xenophobia, classism.

  4. May 31

    Instead of the Thorn

    Instead of the Thorn is Georgette Heyer's third novel, which she later removed from publication. Eve and Devan read it and have a lot of things to say.   Eve's audio caused some problems this episode, apologies. It hasn't happened again since.   Content notes: Domestic violence, sexual assault, misogyny, emotional abuse, gender essentialism, discussion of incestuous subtext

  5. Apr 30

    The Great Roxhythe

    Eve and Devan discuss Heyer's second book, The Great Roxhythe, a story about Charles II's fictional spy and confidante.   Content notes: misogyny, violence against Catholics, xenophobia, classism.

  6. Mar 31

    The Black Moth

    Welcome to Making Heyer, a podcast about reading the works of Georgette Heyer in publication order with a critical lens. In this episode Devan and Eve introduce Heyer, discuss why it's worthwhile to talk about her books, and then chat about The Black Moth.   Content warnings: Misogyny, sexual violence, racism, anti-semetism, colonialism, classism

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About

A podcast about reading the works of Georgette Heyer with a critical eye, hosted by Eve and Devan

Information

  • Creator
    Eve Golden-Woods and Devan Soyka
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Making Heyer

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