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Reading Jane AustenS05E05 Persuasion, Chapters 11 and 12In this episode, we talk about Lyme, the connection between Anne and Captain Benwick, whether these chapters make us wonder if Anne will end up with someone other than Captain Wentworth, and Louisa’s fall from the steps.The characters we discuss are Captains Harville and Benwick. In the historical section, Ellen talks about romantic poetry, and for popular culture Harriet discusses the 2022 Netflix film adaptation of Persuasion.Things we mention:General discussion:Janet Todd and Antje Blank [Editors], The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Jane Austen: Persuasion (2006)Samuel Jo...2025-04-2859 min
Reading Jane AustenS05E04 Persuasion, Chapters 9 and 10In this episode, we talk about how how Jane Austen has solved the problem of the infodump, the realism of the scene with little Walter, how she shows the relations within families, and how events on the walk to Winthrop affect Wentworth’s feelings.The characters we discuss are Louisa and Henrietta Musgrove. In the historical section, Ellen talks about curates, and for popular culture Harriet discusses the 2007 ITV film adaptation of Persuasion.Things we mention:General discussion:Janet Todd and Antje Blank [Editors], The Cambridge Edition of the Works of...2025-03-1859 min
Reading Jane AustenS05E03.5 Persuasion, EXTRAS from Chapters 7 and 8This is an in-between ‘extras’ episode. Our episodes are normally not more than an hour in length, which means that we usually have to cut a certain amount of material in the editing. But for Episode 3, we had much more material than usual. So we kept the episode down to an hour, but decided to release an ‘extras’ episode, with some of the bits we edited out.It’s a bit disjointed, but we hope you enjoy it.THINGS WE MENTIONCharacter discussion:Sheila Kaye-Smith and G.B. Stern...2025-02-1726 min
Reading Jane AustenS05E03 Persuasion, Chapters 7 and 8In this episode, we talk about how how Jane Austen tells us about the feelings of Anne and Captain Wentworth, and how the narrator captures Anne’s emotions; the building up of the relationship between Charles and Mary, and their reaction to Little Charles’ accident; Mrs Musgrove’s feelings about her son; and Mrs Croft’s travels.The character we discuss is Captain Wentworth. In the historical section, Harriet’s partner Michael talks about the Navy, and for popular culture both Harriet and Michael discuss 1995 BBC film adaptation of Persuasion.Things we mention:General...2025-02-0359 min
Take Me In To The BallgameTBG 48 - The NaturalEllen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the classic 1984 film, "The Natural." They introduce the film (2:00), with an overview of the story, cast, and filmmakers. They review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (6:52), and then Ellen issues the first apology in Take Me In to the Ballgame history. Amount of Baseball (15:88) kicks us off with a disagreement, as they discuss the Amount of Non-Baseball versus the iconic, thirst-quenching nature of the baseball depicted, plus a player comp. Baseball Accuracy (21:27) discusses Eddie Waitkus and Ruth Ann Steinhagen, Ted Williams, Wheaties and Lou Gehrig, the Wrigley clock and Bama...2025-01-192h 20
Pitcher List Baseball PodcastsTBG 48 - The NaturalEllen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the classic 1984 film, "The Natural." They introduce the film (2:00), with an overview of the story, cast, and filmmakers. They review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (6:52), and then Ellen issues the first apology in Take Me In to the Ballgame history. Amount of Baseball (15:88) kicks us off with a disagreement, as they discuss the Amount of Non-Baseball versus the iconic, thirst-quenching nature of the baseball depicted, plus a player comp. Baseball Accuracy (21:27) discusses Eddie Waitkus and Ruth Ann Steinhagen, Ted Williams, Wheaties and Lou Gehrig, the Wrigley clock and Bama...2025-01-192h 20
Reading Jane AustenS05E02 Persuasion, Chapters 4 to 6In this episode, we talk about how the backstory of Anne and Wentworth is presented without comedy, and yet is absolutely enjoyable. We then move on to the introduction of Mary, and why she is the way she is, the generational change we see in the Musgrove family, and the very unsympathetic portrayal of Dick Musgrove.The character we discuss is Lady Russell. In the historical section, Ellen talks about social precedence, and for popular culture Harriet has watched the 1972 Spanish television adaptation of Persuasion.Things we mention:General discussion:...2024-12-1759 min
Reading Jane AustenS05E01 Persuasion, Chapters 1 to 3In this episode, we talk about the publishing history of Persuasion, the precise dates we are given in the book, the fact that we learn very little about Anne in the first chapters, and how well Mr Shepherd is managing Sir Walter.The character we discuss is Sir Walter Elliot. In the historical section, Ellen talks about baronets, and for popular culture Harriet gives an overview of the screen adaptations of Persuasion, and then talks in more detail about the about the 1971 BBC adaptation.Things we mention:Historical discussion:John...2024-11-2457 min
Reading Jane AustenPersuasion season starting in NovemberJust a quick update to let you know that our Persuasion season will be starting in November. We've recorded the first few episodes, but Harriet has been too busy at work to finish editing them. She's going to be away for a few weeks, but will start releasing the episodes on her return in November.We've added the new season to the website menu, with a provisional episode listing. 2024-10-0600 min
Rereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) by Ellen RaskinMary Grace and Deborah discuss Ellen Raskin’s 1971 mystery romp, The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel), about a woman’s decades-long search for her husband, whom she married as a child. (It’s a long story.) The book is full of word games, puzzles, and creative illustrations by Raskin, who was also a graphic artist.Other books by Ellen Raskin:Nothing Ever Happens on My Block (1967). This picture book, a childhood favorite of Mary Grace’s, was the first book Raskin wrote after illustrating many children’s books written by others.Figgs and...2024-07-2531 min
Reading Jane AustenS04E11 Emma, Chapters 51 to 55In this episode, we finish up Emma with chapters 51 to 55. We talk about the decision for Mr Knightley to move to Hartfield, the resolution of Harriet’s story, and the final scenes between Mr and Mrs Elton. We also reflect on the insights we have gained through this close reading of Emma, and how it has changed our views of the novel.The character we discuss is Jane Fairfax. In the historical section, Ellen briefly revisits her earlier comments about vicars, and then talks about magistrates. For popular culture Harriet talks about four books that retell some or...2024-06-1059 min
The Audio BrowserJohn Stuart Mill & Harriet Taylor Mill – Part One – Liberalism's original power couple Podcast: Origin Story (LS 54 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: John Stuart Mill & Harriet Taylor Mill – Part One – Liberalism's original power couplePub date: 2024-05-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationBack for season five, Origin Story continues to explore the misunderstood ideas and people that shape our politics today. With Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey.In this two-parter Ian gets seriously into the research by mining his own book for episode ideas and comes up smiling with this tale of love, bravery and fem...2024-06-0958 min
Origin StoryJohn Stuart Mill & Harriet Taylor Mill – Part Two – Love, bravery and feminismBack for season five, Origin Story continues to explore the misunderstood ideas and people that shape our politics today. With Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey.In this two-parter Ian gets seriously into the research by mining his own book for episode ideas and comes up smiling with this tale of love, bravery and feminism. John Stuart Mill and Harriet Taylor are the mother and father of liberalism, a joint writing team who produced the most seminal books about freedom in the modern era. But while he was worshipped by those who came afterwards, she was mocked, lambasted...2024-06-051h 18
Origin StoryJohn Stuart Mill & Harriet Taylor Mill – Part One – Liberalism's original power coupleBack for season five, Origin Story continues to explore the misunderstood ideas and people that shape our politics today. With Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey.In this two-parter Ian gets seriously into the research by mining his own book for episode ideas and comes up smiling with this tale of love, bravery and feminism. John Stuart Mill and Harriet Taylor are the mother and father of liberalism, a joint writing team who produced the most seminal books about freedom in the modern era. But while he was worshipped by those who came afterwards, she was mocked, lambasted...2024-05-2958 min
Forward Radio podcastsPerks REMIX S10:Ep219 | Beware the Tall Grass with Ellen Birkett Morris| 4-24-24Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
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This week we have a remix episode because we are attending the LA Festival of Books. We catch up with author Ellen Birkett Morris. We first spoke to her in 2020 about her short story collection, Lost Girls, and now she has recently published a novel Beware the Tall Grass. So we will hear a little something old and a little something new from her in that episode.
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The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS10:Ep219 REMIX - Beware The Tall Grass with guest Ellen Birkett Morris - 4/24/24Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
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This week we have a remix episode because we are attending the LA Festival of Books. We catch up with author Ellen Birkett Morris. We first spoke to her in 2020 about her short story collection, Lost Girls, and now she has recently published a novel Beware the Tall Grass. So we will hear a little something old and a little something new from h...2024-04-241h 00
Reading Jane AustenS04E10 Emma, Chapters 46 to 50In this episode, we are joined by Harriet’s partner, Michael, and read chapters 46 to 50 of Emma. We talk about Emma’s emotional roller coaster, reactions to the Frank-Jane revelation, the proposal scene and Emma’s commitment to her father.The character we discuss is Frank Churchill, and then Michael talks about the changing lifestyle of Regency gentleman. In the popular culture section, Harriet talks about three books that are modernised versions of Emma.Things we mention:Character discussion: Serene, The Piano Scene: through Jane’s eyes (11 December 2023) – and some other posts...2024-04-0759 min
Reading Jane AustenS04E09 Emma, Chapters 42 to 45In this episode, we read chapters 42 to 45 of Emma. We talk about the dropping of clues about Jane and Frank, Donwell Abbey and Mr Knightley’s arrangements for the strawberry picking, how nobody is enjoying themselves at Box Hill, and the pressures on Jane.The character we discuss is Emma, and in the historical section Ellen talks about watering places. In the popular culture section, Harriet reflects back on the screen adaptations of Emma, considering her favourite moments from each version, and then how they dealt with some of the major characters.Things we mention:...2024-02-1558 min
Reading Jane AustenS04E08 Emma, Chapters 37 to 41In this episode, we read chapters 37 to 41 of Emma. We talk about the parallel narratives, the ball at the Crown, Emma’s awareness of Mr Knightley, the section from Mr Knightley’s point of view and the tension between Jane and Frank.The character we discuss is Mr Knightley, and in the historical section Ellen talks about poverty and the labouring classes. In the popular culture section, Harriet talks about the 2017 YouTube series The Emma Agenda.Things we mention:General and character discussion:Pod and Prejudice podcastTea with Cassiane YouTube vide...2023-12-2859 min
Cubicle to CEO226. YouTube Is Her #1 Lead Generator: Using Long-Form Videos To Sell $330K This YearWith over 122 million active people on the platform every day, YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine on the internet. Our guest is an artist turned CEO who has built her makeup channel into the primary lead generator for her business.Harriet Hadfield, commonly known as Harry, is an A-list celebrity makeup artist, Youtuber, and business coach, empowering creative freelancers with the tools & strategies to dismantle the starving artist narrative by booking celebrity clients and global brands without needing an agent or relying on word of mouth.In today’s...2023-12-2555 min
Reading Jane AustenS04E07 Emma, Chapters 32 to 36In this episode, we read chapters 32 to 36 of Emma. We talk about the civil society of Highbury, why Jane puts up with Mrs Elton, and Emma’s dinner party.The character we discuss is Mrs Elton, and Ellen talks about governesses. In the popular culture section, Harriet talks about the 2013 YouTube series Emma Approved .Things we mention:Character discussion:Diana Birchall, In Defense of Mrs Elton (1999) John Mullan [Editor], The Oxford World’s Classics Edition of the Works of Jane Austen: Emma (2022) Mary Deforest, ‘Mrs. Elton and the Slave Trade‘ Persuasion...2023-11-1759 min
The Family Histories PodcastS06EP02 - 'The Antiquarian' with Rick GlanvillIn this second episode of Series Six, host Andrew Martin meets Rick Glanvill - a family historian, author, and tour guide, who is also the official historian of Chelsea Football Club. Andrew will be finding out how Rick got hooked on researching his family tree, how his work as a tour guide is affected by this, and how he ended up being the expert of a football club's history.THE LIFE STORY - WILLIAM URMSTON SEARLE GLANVILLE RICHARDS Rick has chosen to tell the life story of his third cousin, three times...2023-11-1450 min
Reading Jane AustenS04E06 Emma, Chapters 27 to 31In this episode, we read chapters 27 to 31 of Emma. We talk about the entwined group of people who visit one another, how so many scenes read differently the second time through, Miss Bates’s monologues, Jane and the piano, reactions to the plan of having a ball, and Emma encouraging Harriet to stop thinking about Mr Elton. The character we discuss is Harriet Smith, and Ellen talks about illegitimacy. In the popular culture section, Harriet talks about the 1995 modernisation Clueless.Also, we are now on Instagram, at reading_jane_austen.Things we men...2023-09-1059 min
Book Delight with Chrissie WrightEp 03 - My Kid Needs a Book - Summer Stack RestockIn this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to 3 listener requests: Funny early readers Gentle mysteriesTween summerween (middle grade horror)See below for all books mentioned in the episode.EARLY READERS:SEE THE CAT series by David LaRochelle (3 books)HI, JACK! series by Mac Barnett (8 books)Ready to Read Graphics from Simon KidsFIGGY AND BOONE by Janee TraslerNUGGET AND DOG by Jason TharpGERALDINE PU by Maggie ChangTHUNDER AND CLUCK by Jill EsbaumWORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS by Kaz WindnessI Can Read Comics from HarperKidsNARWHAL AND JELLY by Ben Clanton (7 books)TATER TA...2023-07-2424 min