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Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 15 - Filial Disobedience (Northanger Abbey)We made it to the end! Henry comes to Fullerton to make sure Catherine got home safe and to explain his father’s poor behavior. Feelings are shared, and bows are tied. Thanks for sharing this unexpectedly long journey with us! What should we read next? What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Pride and Prejudice Seek and Find, Retold by Sara Powell, Illustrations by Amanda Enright; Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin by Gary Scheiner MS; Great Expectations by Charles Dickens; Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosely HEL...2024-10-261h 30

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 14 - An Unexpected Journey (Northanger Abbey)Catherine gets unceremoniously dismissed and takes the long journey home to Fullerton. Akina and I reminisce about silk gloves and our mass wedding. We also talk about Gaza a bit in the end and the atrocities that are happening there, so if that’s triggering for you keep that in mind. Feel free to skip to the end where we tell you how to donate and help a Palestinian family. You can also check the link down below. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center, Hardcore History Podcast HELP...2024-09-061h 12

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 13 - A Vain Coquette (Northanger Abbey)**Apology for this episode being put out VERY late! If you know me in real life, you know we had a major thing happen in our family that put everything else on the back burner. Will maybe talk about it soon, but for now, just know we're doing well and getting back in the swing of things...but I won't be making anymore promises as to when episodes come out! Thanks for your patience and understanding!- Laurel*** Catherine visits Henry’s house in Woodston where she is delighted by a charming cottage and a...2024-07-191h 30

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 12 - Not in England! (Northanger Abbey)The cringe factor is high! Catherine cannot stop being a conspiracy theorist and puts her foot all the way in her mouth. Henry gives a patriotic speech. James sends a letter with troubling news about Isabella. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: The Tortured Poets Department, Shogun, Equalizer 3, Ripley, Sarah McLachlan HELP THE RASHID FAMILY ESCAPE GAZA: https://gofund.me/d31deff8 We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Product...2024-05-221h 03

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 11 - That's Suspicious (Northanger Abbey)Catherine makes a mundane discovery, learns to love a hyacinth, and starts to have new suspicions. We have tangents about kitchen gardens and Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell, The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff, In aLonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes HELP THE RASHID FAMILY ESCAPE GAZA: https://gofund.me/d31deff8 We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai 2024-05-091h 18

Jane Austen Culture NightEp.10 - Raymour and Flannigan (Northanger Abbey)Catherine journey’s to Northanger Abbey where she finds disappointingly normal decore. Henry tells tales tall tales and Catherine gets freaked out by pieces of furniture. We do some horse math and talk about the “Moonie travel network” What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Grey’s Anatomy, Cowboy Carter, The Good Bad Boy by Margaret Wappler, Deacon King Kong by James McBride, The Tuba Thieves We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Productio...2024-04-241h 08

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 9 - Abbeys and Tilneys and Bears, Oh my! (Northanger Abbey)Catherine gets an invitation to Northanger Abbey. Catherine finds out that she has unknowingly encouraged John Thorpe and that he is expecting to propose to her. Isabella gets flirty, and Catherine shares her worries about Captain Tilney with Henry. Laurel tells a little bit about the history of Abbey’s in England. Random tangents include: Bears, deserts, giraffes, Joshua Trees Culty mentions: “Living for the sake of others”, UTS, Shinzo Abe, culty names, emotional repression What we’re reading/watching/listening to: You’re Wrong About: Balto with Blair Braverman, Welcome to the Goddamn...2024-03-291h 20

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 8 - On Wednesdays We Get Engaged (Northanger Abbey)Catherine gets the news that Isabella and James are engaged. John tries to hint his intentions to Catherine that he wants to ask her to marry him, but Catherine is oblivious. Henry’s older brother, Captain Tilney, shows up and dances with Isabella even though she just said that she wouldn’t dance with anyone while James was away. Isabella is disappointed by James’s letter telling her how much his father is giving them when they get married. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Persuasion (Taylor’s Version) the Drag Musical, Chester Himes ...2024-03-1556 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 7 - Henry Explains it All (Northanger Abbey)The Thorpes try once again to thwart Catherine’s walk with the Tilneys, but Catherine holds out and keeps her promise. Henry instructs Catherine on scenery, politics, and novels, and Eleanor misunderstands Catherine. Akina explains "Tree Law" and we talk about some of the inside jokes that Jane Austen puts in these chapters. This episode is refreshingly un-culty! What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, Victorian Christmas Horror Short Stories, The Brother’s Sun, Sudoku Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok...2024-03-0150 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 6 - A Casual Kidnapping (Northanger Abbey)John Thorpe tricks Catherine into a carriage ride to Blaise Castle so that she misses the Tilneys when they come to meet her for their walk. We talk about the Roman Empire, aging, and how relatable Catherine is. Once again we are a few months behind, this episode was recorded near the end of November, so enjoy some talk about our favorite Christmas movies at the end! Culty stuff: Dae Mo Nim What we’re watching/reading/listening to: Taylor Swift, Mr. Vampire 1-4, Big Swiss by Jen Beagin, THe Vaster Wild by Laur...2024-02-141h 30

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 5 - Would You Rather (Northanger Abbey)Catherine goes for an unexpected carriage ride. John Thorpe can’t stop talking about his horse. Catherine and Henry dance together at the cotillion. Akina discovers pumpkin spice lattes. This episode was recorded around Halloween, so enjoy our very out of date spooky holiday recommendations! What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Hopping Vampires of Hong Kong, Encounters of a Spooky Kind, Ross McDonald, Los Espookys, How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.c...2024-02-011h 07

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 4 - Bitch Eating Crackers (Northanger Abbey)The siblings episode! James Morland, Catherine’s brother, and John Thorpe, Isabella’s brother (not to be confused with the Olympian Jim Thorpe) show up in Bath and hang out with Catherine and Isabella. Henry Tilney reappears with his sister Eleanor, and John Thorpe cock blocks Catherine. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Babel by R.F. Kuang, Dimension 20, Suits, Telemarketers, Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox 2024-01-121h 09

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 3 - Summer Friend (Northanger Abbey)In these chapters, we get acquainted with Catherine’s new friend, Isabella Thorpe. Laurel gives a detailed summary of The Mysteries of Udolpho by Anne Radcliff, and we go on tangents that include horror novels and witchcraft. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt,The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, Trust by Hernan Diaz, Matrix by Laen Groff, Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult of Sarah Lawrence Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a T...2023-12-281h 30

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 2 - No Baths in Bath? (Northanger Abbey)Chapters 2 & 3 of Northanger Abbey! We get the annotated version which has lots of fun footnotes. Catherine meets Henry Tilney, a massive flirt and muslin expert. Laurel learns about what “taking the water” means, and Akina tells us all about the history of muslin and her aversion to Christian music. Culty topics include: cheung pyung, Lovin’ life ministries What we’re reading/watching/listening to: The Secrets of Hillsong, Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com 2023-12-151h 44

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 1 - A Nice Duck (Northanger Abbey)Northanger Abbey was completed in the year 1803 by Jane austen, but was not actually published until 13 years later. At the beginning of the book, Austen includes a note that says “the public are entreated to bear in mind that thirteen years have passed since it was finished, more since it was begun, and that during that period, places, manners, books, and opinions have undergone considerable changes.” Much like Austen, we started recording the third season of this podcast over four months ago, but haven't published any of the episodes until now. Our audience is entreated to bea...2023-12-011h 06

Jane Austen Culture NightMovie Night: Inchon! (1981) w/ Elgen Strait of Falling OutIt's a very culty movie night! This is a crossover episode with Falling Out with Elgen Strait, a podcast about leaving the Moonies and other cults, as told by the kids who grew up within them. In this episode we watch the movie Inchon! Which was a 1981 movie about the Korean War that was funded and produced by the Unification Church, the cult we all grew up in. It was a strange experience watching the film, but it was such a joy to record this episode together! We hope you enjoy, and we promise to get back to Jane...2023-07-112h 03

Jane Austen Culture NightJane Austen Movie Night: Pride & Prejudice a Latter-Day Comedy (2003)Hello! I'm elder Darcy, and I would like to share with you this most amazing film: Pride and Prejudice a Latter-Day Comedy. We're diving into this very chaotic LDS adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Warning: this podcast episode contains embarrassing 90s-00s fashion, white boys dancing salsa, and more than one "yikes" moment of cultural cringe. We catch up on all the things we're watching/reading this Summer. Akina is now a Michelle Yeoh super fan. What we're reading/watching/listening to: Michelle Yeoh movies, Dorthy L. Sayers novels, Elvis movies, Mystery...2023-06-191h 06

Jane Austen Culture NightJane Austen Movie Night: Persuasion (2022)Akina has finally watched the new Persuasion movie and we can now scream about it together. On a scale of 1-5 Octopuses, we give it 2 Bunnies. We also have updates on Gilmore Girls and X-Files, which is what we’ve been watching lately besides bad adaptations. Next up on our Movie Night list: “Pride and Prejudice: a Later Day Comedy” (2003) Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Producti...2023-04-301h 25

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 12 - Half Agony, Half Hope (Persuasion)It's the last two chapters of Persuasion! We talk about grief, feelings, the agony of sitting through boring performances/speeches, and possibly the best letter ever written. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: X-Files, Gilmore Girls Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox Ad Music by Lesfm from Pixabay 2023-02-231h 59

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 11 - Mrs. Smith the Spy (Persuasion)Mrs. Smith has some very hot gossip to share. We learn the truth about Mr. Elliot and his past. The Musgroves have come to Bath and brought most of the party from Lyme with them. Anne goes to a party at their place and talks with Captain Wentworth but keeps getting interrupted. Elizabeth and Sir Walter hand out invitations. We talk about love bombing, gossip, and trusting your instincts after being raised in a cult. Akina tells us about her bookstore adventures. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E...2023-02-161h 31

Jane Austen Culture NightBonus: Thank You to All Our Sponsors!A little something different today! This is a collection of all of the Ads from season 1: Pride and Prejudice. We'll be back with a full episode next week. Thanks for your patience! Get in Touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2023-02-0915 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 10 - The Elegant Stupidity of Private Parties (Persuasion)Captain Wentworth is in Bath! Everyone goes to a concert. Mr. Elliot can’t stop talking to Anne and gives a sort of proposal. Wentworth gets cranky. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY AKINA! SPOILERS for Fleishman is in Trouble What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Fleishman is in Trouble, If Books Could Kill Podcast, An Immense World by Ed Yong We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel...2023-02-011h 12

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 9 - What is She, 40? (Persuasion)Anne visits an old school friend that, surprise, her family disapproves of. Admiral Croft complains about a painting. Mary gives us the gossip from Lyme, and Ms. Rook gives us the gossip from the Real Housewives of Bath. We get a little existential with a talk about how losing your faith affects your outlook on life and death. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell, Horse by Geraldine Brooks We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Na...2023-01-261h 22

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 8 - A Dreadful Multitude of Ugly Women (Persuasion)Elizabeth and Sir Walter give Anne a tour of the house in Bath. Mr. Elliot comes to visit and charms the whole family. Distant cousins of noble rank cause a stir in the Elliot household. Sir Walter’s favorite hobby is people watching and counting how many beautiful faces he sees. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb, Either/Or by Elif Batuman, When we Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut, Annie Ernaux, Sister Wives We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email...2023-01-191h 04

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 7 - Mirror Mirror...Mirror...Mirror...Mirror (Persuasion)Jane stays with Lady Russel. Louisa is still on the mend. We get to visit Kellynch Hall and spend some time with the Crofts and then have Christmas at Uppercross before heading to Bath! Tangents include: Family gatherings, dissociation, anti-abortion protests, English naval recruitment practices and other boat stuff, Taylor Swift drama What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Happening by Annie Ernaux, Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, 1999 Forever, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hos...2023-01-121h 26

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 6 - Lyme Aid (Persuasion)We’re off to the seaside! Time for a vacation in Lyme where there will be a mysterious stranger, sad poets, stolen glances, and tragic accidents. Anne makes new friends and gets a book club buddy. Tangents include: The feminine gaze, playlists, and problematic favs What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Twitter, When we Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut, The Great British Baking Show, Duolingo We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina...2023-01-041h 35

Jane Austen Culture NightBonus (Repost 2021): The Lizzy Bennet Diaries w/ Cathlene BellLaurel talks with guest Cathlene Bell about The Lizzy Bennet Diaries, a 2012 web series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. In this episode we talk about shared upbringings in the Unification church, personal connections to the material, gush about the amazing cast, and count down our top five episodes. Come fan-girl/boy/person with us! Check out Cathlene’s podcast: Create Imperfect Anyway We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nak...2022-12-281h 44

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 5 - The Character of a Hazelnut (Persuasion)Happy Winter Solstice and Merry Holidays! In this week’s chapters: there are so many people named Charles. There’s a rival for Henrieta’s affections. Awkward conversations with Anne and Wentworth. Wentworth saves Anne from a rowdy nephew. Everyone goes for a walk. Eavesdropping, mixed signals, and reconciliations occur. Captain Wentworth is obsessed with a nut. Tangents include memories of matching workshops, personality types, lies of the self-help industry. We also would like your help to manifest a Lilith Fair documentary. My dog has a lot of opinions in this episode as well.2022-12-211h 43

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 4 - Are you an Empath or Just Traumatized? (Persuasion)Captain Wentworth has visited Uppercross and the family is smitten. Mary’s son Charles has an unfortunate accident and Anne is left to nurse him while the parents go to the party at Uppercross. Anne can’t escape Wentworth forever though. He has opinions about Women on ships. We geek out about maps, history, and world war 2 movies. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Midnights by Taylor Swift, Chouette by Claire Oshetsky, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Get in Touch: W...2022-12-141h 30

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 3 - Richard Musgrove is a Dick (Persuasion)Admiral and Mrs. Croft comes to check out Kellynch Hall. Sir Walter, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Clay head to Bath, while Anne goes to stay with her sister Mary. Anne is the on-call therapist at Uppercross. Mary is the most. We find out that Captain Wentworth will soon by visiting. Akina and I go on a bit of a tangent about turning 40, getting married young, and how weird it is to have two anniversaries. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Severance, Under the Banner of Heaven, The Idiot by Elif Batuman ...2022-12-081h 17

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 2 - Stay Away From the Shrubberies (Persuasion)Kellynch Hall is for let! Are Naval men good looking enough to rent this prestigious hall? Anne has a past love who she’s never gotten over. We talk about the Napoleonic wars, depression, TikTok, and shrubberies. What we’re reading/watching/listening: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Case Histories by Kate Atkinson Get in Touch: We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwo...2022-11-301h 18

Jane Austen Culture NightEp 1. Who Wants to Be a Baronet? (Persuasion)It’s time for Persuasion! Come meet the family at Kellych Hall: Sir Walter the Vain, Elizabeth the Petty, Mary the Spoiled, and Anne the Scapegoat. The family is in serious financial trouble but Sir Walter is in denial. We talk about the history of the Baronet title and the insecure nature of social standing. Other topics include: the Unification Church’s award/title scams, the assassination of Shinzo Abe, and a little deleted scene at the end! Links from this episode: Falling Out Podcast Jane Austen Podcast Article about Shinz...2022-11-231h 13

Jane Austen Culture NightSeason 2 Coming Soon!New episodes of Jane Austen Culture Night this Fall! In the meantime, come hear our thoughts on the new Netflix adaptation of Persuasion and find out which book we’re going to read for the next season…hint hint… We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2022-08-2416 min

Jane Austen Culture NightHot Goth Summer- Jane Eyre Part 2 w/ Abby SayreThis is part two of our two part Jane Eyre episode with Abby Sayre. If you haven’t listened to the first episode, go back and have a listen! There we give a synopsis of the novel and talk about some of the major themes. In this episode we focus more on the 2011 movie adaptation, compare it to the book, and talk about some of our guilty pleasure reads and watches. Enjoy! What we're reading/watching: Reddit AITA, Twilight, Love is Blind, The Servant, Righteous Gemstones, Inventing Anna We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/jan...2022-07-2146 min

Jane Austen Culture NightHot Goth Summer- Jane Eyre Part 1 w/ Abby SayreIt is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Jane Austen Podcast will eventually have a crossover Brontë episode... Welcome back! How has your summer been? We’re taking a break from Jane Austen and having a Hot Goth Summer! Let’s get a little dark and broody with the Brontës. We’ve got our resident Brontë fan, Abby Sayre, who helps us break down the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. We also talk about the 2011 movie adaptation. Revelations! Secrets! Terrible men! This episode has it all. This is the first part of a 2 part episo...2022-07-141h 03

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 21 - Two Grooms for Two SistersThis is it! We’re reading the last four chapters of Pride and Prejudice. There will be squealing, swooning, and lots of quoting directly from the text. Darcy has been to therapy and learned how to give a good apology. Get out your Sunday finest, it's a double wedding! Thanks to everyone who has listened! We've had a blast making this podcast and we hope you've enjoyed listening to it. We'll be taking a break to deal with the real world for awhile (yuck!), but we've got some bonus content in the works to hopefully tide you ov...2022-05-181h 23

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 20 - No Compliments to Your MotherLady Catherine makes a surprise visit, is rude to everyone, and makes a shocking demand. Bingley makes a smooth exit. Mr. Bennet relays his correspondence from Mr. Collins. From here on out, all the scenes are #iconic. Random things and tangents: We don’t know what’s in a white russian; Mr. Collins’s sex life; Moonie message boards; we spend some time googling about the new Persuasion movie (which at one point I mistakenly call Pride and Prejudice); NO MORE BATMAN MOVIES; What we’re reading/Watching: Death in her hands by Ottessa Moshfegh; Beautifu...2022-05-041h 21

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 19 - The Boys are Back in TownBingley and Darcy are back at Netherfield! They come to visit the Bennets and get invited to a dinner party. Sparks fly with Bingley and Jane, and they finally get their happy ending. Darcy is sending mixed signals to Elizabeth, but the sexual tension is through the roof! Tangents include: searching for porn and fanfics, a long rant about Hemingway and misogynist takes on chick lit. Also, Laurel gives a very broad summary of all 16 seasons of Sister Wives What we’re reading/watching: Reacher, Sister Wives We have a twitter! https://twitter.co...2022-04-231h 21

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 18 - Meet the WickhamsWickham comes back to town to hang with the in-laws! Lydia is thrilled with her new title and regales the family with tales of her wedding. Everyone except Mrs. Bennet are horrified at her lack of self-awareness. Lydia spills the beans that Darcy was at her wedding. Mrs. Gardiner explains how Darcy arranged everything for Lydia’s wedding including paying off Wickham and all his debts. Wickham and Elizabeth make up…sort of? Akina and Laurel get very far off topic to talk about experiences that 2nd gen. ex-moonies will understand. Tangents include glitter eyeshadow, how to say...2022-04-061h 23

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 17 - Jane is Fluent in Spiritual BypassingThe news is getting out all over town that Wickham is a cad. Mr. Collins sticks his nose in. Jane’s Janeness is overflowing. The Bennets finally get news that Lydia and Wickham have been found and will be married. Jane and Elizabeth debate whether or not Wickham’s intentions are at all honorable. Spoiler: They’re not! Akina and Laurel talk about things they have no idea about like European military history- thanks, American school system! We also talk about things we know a lot about, like toxic positivity, mental health, and coping mechanisms...thanks, cult! ...2022-03-231h 07

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 16 - Viva Gretna GreenCONTENT WARNING and CORRECTIONS: In this episode we talk about child marriage in the United States. We mention that it is only banned in 4 states. However, it is actually banned in SIX states (meaning the minimum age is 18 with no exceptions): New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Delaware, New York, and Rhode Island. Seriously, go call your local representatives... Elizabeth gets some distressing news and Darcy offers her a glass of wine. Lydia has run off with Wickham, but maybe they are headed to Gretna Green? And we’re supposed to pretend that would be better? While everyone in the Bennet ho...2022-03-091h 24

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 15 - Love Triangles and Fruit PyramidsDarcy brings Georgiana to meet Elizabeth and Bingley soon follows. Bingley tries to slyly ask if Jane has a boyfriend. The Gardiners are the Michael Jackson with popcorn meme. Mr. Gardiner goes fishing with Darcy and the ladies meet up with Caroline, Mrs. Hurst, and Georgiana. The house is full of pyramids of fruit. Tangent stories include Moonie weddings and matching workshops. Noises in the background are thanks to Akina’s pup. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Aki...2022-02-231h 02

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 14 - MTV Cribs Pemberley EditionThe Gardiners and Elizabeth visit Pemberley. Mrs. Reynolds gives a tour and extols the many virtues of her employer. Mr. Darcy surprises everyone by coming home a day early and being extremely polite and agreeable. We talk about the beauty of landscape and well appointed rooms, how to be a “nice guy”, the reverence of nature in art and literature, and a tangent about cult coverage in the media. Let us know if you’d be interested in a bonus episode just on cult media and content. We have thoughts! Drinking Game! - take a shot an...2022-02-091h 23

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 13 - Lydia Goes Down the ShoreHeads up: Content warning for sexual assult and predators…blame Wicham for all of these very serious discussions. Ugh, we hate him. As always feel free to skip this part if you’re not up for it. The discussion happens at the 35 minute mark and ends around minute 48. It’s not overly graphic or explicit but be aware and take care of yourself if you need to. Back at home, Elizabeth confides in Jane about what happened at Rosings. Mrs. Bennet, Kitty, and Lydia are distraught that the regiment is leaving and want to follow them to Brighton. Lydia’s dreams c...2022-01-261h 17

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 12 - Rev. Jane Austen, True Author of Heaven and EarthCONTENT WARNING: Heads up, especially for any UC and ex-moonie listeners: This episode is pretty heavy on the cult content. We have a discussion about Sanctuary Church, a splinter cult of the main Unification Church. The discussion includes guns, violence against LGBTQ+, and alt-right ideology and conspiracy theories. If you’re not up for it, feel free to skip this episode or come back to it when you are fully resourced. Here’s what happens on the Jane Austen end: Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam have left the building. Elizabeth is still processing the aftermath of Darcy’s letter...2022-01-121h 15

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 11 - I Love You, I Hate YouIt’s happening! It’s here! The moment you’ve been waiting for. Darcy finally declares his love for Elizabeth and it does NOT GO WELL. Darcy writes a long letter which reveals the scandalous truth about George Wickham. Laurel and Akina talk about their favorite Mr. Darcy. What else can we say? If you’ve made it this far, we ardently love and admire you. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-12-2958 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 10 - Lady Catherine School of MusicDarcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam join the party at Rosings Park. Lizzy plays piano, Fitzwilliam reveals some devastating news, and Elizabeth gets a headache. We have an interesting conversation about “Bounded Choices” and the dynamics of abusive relationships. Tangents include: boys dropping hints, progressive Christians, English feminists, and misinterpreting history. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-12-151h 24

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 9 - Darcy Fitzwilliam DarcyLizzy goes to visit Charlotte and Mr. Collins. We finally meet Lady Catherine De Bourgh and have some awkward dinners. Charlotte shows off her ingenious home design. Mr. Darcy makes a surprise visit with his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. Laurel records in the middle of a thunderstorm which makes for some dramatic sound effects. Akina gets us off track by telling us a story about seeing a celebrity in LA. Other tangents include: inappropriate questions, wearing traditional Korean gowns, and the fallacy of “living for the sake of others.” Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Naka...2021-12-011h 01

Jane Austen Culture NightThe Lizzy Bennet Diaries w/ Cathlene BellLaurel talks with guest Cathlene Bell about The Lizzy Bennet Diaries, a 2012 web series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. In this episode we talk about shared upbringings in the Unification church, personal connections to the material, gush about the amazing cast, and count down our top five episodes. Come fan-girl/boy/person with us! Check out Cathlene’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HSf0LooyICrIvmc6tf76G On Instagram: @cathlene_sublimates Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-11-241h 42

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 8 - Stupid Men are the Only Ones Worth KnowingMr. Collins finds a match. Jane gets more bad news. Our favorite Aunt and Uncle come to visit. Laurel imagines an alternate ending for Charlotte and Mary. Other tangents include: more arranged marriage stuff, astrology, and 90’s concert experiences. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-11-171h 03

Jane Austen Culture NightEP. 7 - Get Out of My Library!Mrs. Bennet needs some opium for her nerves (don’t we all). Mr. Collins is still the worst. Elizabeth gets an offer she CAN refuse. What would it be like to marry someone you hate? We’ve thought about it way more than we should have. There’s some real talk about what it was like to leave the cult and how it still affects us. Honestly, we wouldn’t blame you if you want to skip through these chapters and meet us on the other side. Shit gets real and it cannot be overstated: Mr. Collins is the worst.2021-11-0352 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 6 - The Real Housewives of HertfordshireGeorge Wickham tells some tall tales at Aunt Phillip’s party. The white soup is ready to go, which means it’s time for a ball at Netherfield! Who does Lizzy dance with? Who shows up and who doesn’t? The Bennet family is in rare form. Stuff’s gonna go down. Other tangents include: embarrassing family stories, fake boyfriends, getting kicked out of church, and weird holidays. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-10-201h 18

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 5 - In Her Soul a ProstituteMr. Collins comes to visit and he really hates novels. A handsome stranger gets in a staring contest with Darcy. Mary is an awkward teen. Akina shares some choice lines from Fordyce's sermons. We’re not quite over the white soup. Other tangents include the Oxford schooling model, clergy, Emily Dickenson, and dangerous novels. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-10-0657 min

Jane Austen Culture NightYer a Wizard, Darcy!Two fandoms collide! We’re bringing the sorting hat to Netherfield and sorting all of the characters of Pride and Prejudice into Hogwarts houses. This episode is dedicated to the folks at The Quibbler Podcast, which was a huge inspiration for us starting our own podcast bookclub. Go check them out if you love Harry Potter (and sort of secretly Twilight too), we’re big fans! There are spoilers here, adult language, Hufflepuff propaganda, and big disclaimers about why we are pro Harry Potter but anti J.K. Rowling. We’ll be back next week with new chapters, but en...2021-09-2953 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 4 - Soup DrunkHEADS UP, CONTENT WARNING: at minute 41:00 we talk briefly about sexual assault and suicide. If you’d like to skip this part you can come back in at 43:57. Please take care of yourself. We’re still here at Netherfield and starting to wear out our welcome. Jane is still sick, Darcy is uncomfortable, Lizzy is annoyed, and Caroline can’t wait to see her go. Akina shares a recipe for white soup that we WON’T be serving at our next party. Is Darcy awkward or is he actually a jerk? We have thoughts...but it’s mostly abo...2021-09-2245 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 3 - Lutes are for HussiesAre you an accomplished woman or a basic bonnet? Take this quiz and find out! We’re here to judge you on your manner of walking and your painted tables. Also, the militia is in town! Mrs. Bennet hatches a plan. Jane gets stuck at Netherfield. Elizabeth splashes in mud and Darcy cracks a smile. You’ll also hear talk about: interest rates, wills, millinery shops, some wonky British history and economics, spoilers for this and other books you may have been assigned in highschool...and cursing. #bossbabesarethenewaccomplishedwomen FYI: we'll be publishing every two weeks for...2021-09-0859 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 2 - Just Give Me Some RandoALL THE GOSSIP! Everyone is talking about what happened at the ball. Mrs. Bennet ships Jane and Bingley. Lizzy gets revenge on Darcy. Charlotte and Lizzy disagree about marriage and we can relate. Laurel is conflicted about Darcy but is a true Mary stan. Akina has second thoughts about Jane. Other themes include: arranged marriages, plain women, and phrenology. As always, there are spoilers for this and other Jane Austen books, as well as adult language and themes. Email us and say hello! Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork...2021-08-2559 min

Jane Austen Culture NightEp. 1 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Carriage!Join Laurel and Akina as we talk about chapters 1-3 of Pride and Prejudice! In this episode you’ll find...single men, currency conversions, women behaving normally, and misunderstood monsters. SPOILERS AHEAD! Adult language and themes...swim at your own risk! tell us what you think! Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-08-1441 min

Jane Austen Culture NightIntro: Meet Laurel and Akina!We talk about the things that bond us: growing up in the Unification Church, running away at camp, and our love for Jane Austen. Read along with us! We're starting out with Pride and Prejudice. Next week we'll discuss chapters 1-3 Send us an email and say hello! Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 2021-08-1411 min