Pod and Prejudice

Pod and Prejudice

Becca has read all of Jane Austen's work. Molly literally does not know who Mrs. Bennet is. Together, they venture into Austen's world of romance, biting satire, and class struggles. Like Austen? Interested in a modern take? This is the podcast for you! Produced by Molly Burdick Audio production by Graham Cook Show art by Torrence Browne Transcriptions provided by SpeechDocs www.podandprejudice.com contact: podandprejudice@gmail.com

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July 16, 2024 47 mins

Today, Molly is joined by Amanda Quain, author of Accomplished, Ghosted, and now Dashed, to discuss her brand new book! Dashed is a contemporary sequel to Sense and Sensibility, following Margaret Dashwood as she and her sisters spend 6 weeks together on a cruise ship.

Topics discussed include cruising, writing retellings, the Marianne and Brandon question, fake dating, nicknames, and the challenges of writing real places.

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Today, we learn the story of Anne, Wentworth, and the ultimate persuasion. We also meet the Crofts and the final Elliot sister. Topics discussed include who is at fault for Anne's persuasion, whether Anne was right to break up with Wentworth, exes doing better than you, "the one that got away" trope, Mrs. Clay's romantic ventures, and youngest child syndrome.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

nosegay (n): a small bunch o...

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June 18, 2024 67 mins

Welcome to season FOUR of Pod and Prejudice! Today, we're diving into Persuasion, starting with the first three chapters. We meet the Elliots, get ready for a trip to Bath, and the navy comes to town.

Topics discussed include: family history fans, our first certifiable DADDY, eternal life cults, the tale of William Walter Elliot Esquire, the Elliots' money problems, Elizabeth's gay romance, the Croft family and their co...

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We have a special treat for you today - our friends at Many Sided Media are releasing an improvised Regency podcast called Bitcherton, and we have a sneak preview of the pilot for our fans. If you like the pilot, pre-save their kickstarter, which is going live on June 13th.


PRE-SAVE THE KICKSTARTER


Lady Patience Bitcherton has unwed daughters, nosy neighbors, awful country cousins, and now, a body to hide. Will the Bitcherto...

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April 30, 2024 59 mins

Season 3 finale!!! We're taking all of your questions about all things Emma, Jane Austen, and ourselves as we gear up to start Persuasion!

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Gilmore Girls, Euphoria, Bottoms, Heartstopper, RWRB, The White Lotus, Percy Jackson (The Lightning Thief), How to Get Away With Murder, Bridgerton, The Cruel Prince, Buffy, Percy Jackson (series), Maisie Peters, Renee Rapp, Caroline Polachek, The Seven...

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April 16, 2024 45 mins

We're talking about Emma Approved again today, this time with Emma herself, Joanna Sotomura! We discuss gatekeeping fandom, early 2000s fashion, Emma's hair color, the revival, and get all sorts of behind the scenes secrets!

To see what Joanna's up to, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @joannasotomura. And check out her new show Sunny on Apple TV when it releases!

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Little Miss A...

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April 1, 2024 47 mins

APRIL FOOLS, we're releasing an episode on a Monday!

Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon!

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March 19, 2024 67 mins

Today, we're talking about Emma Approved and, by proxy, the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, with the creator of both shows, Bernie Su. We discuss the inspiration behind the Pemberley Digital cinematic universe, the nitty gritty of adapting Austen, and what this format would look like today.

For more from Bernie, follow him at @berniesu on Instagram and LinkedIn, and check out Emma Approved and the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube.

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We're joined again today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the second half of the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include how young Harriet is, how much we love to hate this Frank Churchill, Emma's dreams, Mrs. Elton's accent, the letter game and Box Hill-gate, the treatment of the servants and MURDER.

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We're joined today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include the chicken thieves as classism, the flaws in Emma's character development, the relaying of the narrative voice, Knightley as dad, and Elton's botched proposal.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless (The Musi...

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February 6, 2024 54 mins

Jane Austen, but make it GAY. We're joined today by Leigh Douglas (@leighdouglascomedy) to discuss which Austen characters are most queer (including Jane herself), why her works draw a queer audience, and a queer fan casting of Pride and Prejudice.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Show Me Eternity, Wild Nights with Emily (adapted into a 2018 film), But I'm a Cheerleader, Renee Rapp, The Terrell Show

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January 23, 2024 55 mins

Today, we're discussing Emma of 83rd Street today, with none other than the authors themselves, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding! We chat about adapting Austen, their writing process, dating horror stories, and more.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless, goop, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Gilmore to Say.

Follow Audrey and Emily on Instagram at @audrey.and.emily!

Next Episode: Queerness and Austen

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January 9, 2024 102 mins

We're joined today by Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics, But Make It Scary) to discuss the second half of Clueless! Topics discussed include "stems," heavy clambakes, Jane Fairfax as the Gay Agenda, the California freeway, Box Hill-gate, daddy-daughter time, and, of course, not allowing children to participate in multimillion dollar lawsuits.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Fire Island, Manslaughter Park, Zits, A Go...

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December 26, 2023 90 mins

We're joined today by Kelly Schubert to discuss the first half of Clueless! Topics discussed include the Step-Sibling Issue, "edgy" humor, Paul Rudd aging like fine wine, things that did NOT age quite so well, and the Christmas tree industry.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Marrying Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Ripped Bodice, The Ringer article, Noxzema, Mean Girls (2024), Rat Race, Ghosts of Girlfr...

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Sophie Andrews from Laughing with Lizzie joins us today to discuss the fourth and final episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! It's all happening in this one. Topics discussed include Jane's fatigue, Knightley's flirting, Box Hill-gate, the almost KISS, the death of Mrs. Churchill, Emma and Harriet's matching outfits, and the surprise of the sea.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The peacock Pride and Prejudice, ...

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November 28, 2023 92 mins

Zackary Grady of Gay Pride and Prejudice fame joins us today to discuss the third episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include bringing Austen to the masses, direct address, Knightley's boots, the introduction of Augusta, claw hands, spotted dick, and the DANCE.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Wishbone, Succession, Atonement, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Sleepytime Tea, Caroline's dress, F...

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November 14, 2023 81 mins

Emily and Lauren from Reclaiming Jane join us today to discuss the second episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include costuming and hair details, fake babies, Christmas at Randalls, joyful Knightley, meeting Frank Churchill, the pianoforte, the Bates/Fairfax family dynamic, and CGI snow.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Titanic, Fire Island, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Dan Stevens, Love Actually, Chris Evans,...

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Diane and Zan from The Thing About Austen join us to chat about the first episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include the trifecta of tragic children, storytelling through costuming, Emma and Knightley's chemistry, the proposal/rejection of Robbie Martin, and Mr. Woodhouse's scarves.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Fire Island, Death Comes to Pemberley, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Hattie Morahan, Wiv...

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October 17, 2023 76 mins

Charlotte aka @chateaubarefoot is BACK to finish off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include the Knightley/Jane duet, alien tentacle porn, girlhood, the sexiest dance scene of all time, Harriet's agency, the nosebleed, and repression.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Mean Girls, birds-of-paradise, Sex Education, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Stranger Things

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October 3, 2023 67 mins

Charlotte of @chateaubarefoot fame joins us today to kick off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include butts, Regency underwear, artistic historical inaccuracy, fedora boys, Daddy Weston, and bullet pudding.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Vine, Pinocchio, Lovesick, Isobel Waller-Bridge, Love Actually, About Time, Deathly Hallows, The Last Letter from Your Lover, Nick Miller, Luke Danes, Barbie, Madeline, The H...

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