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Pod and PrejudiceMansfield Park Chapters 6-7Today, things begin to grow in the rice pudding. Mr. Rushworth has the hots for landscaping, Molly gets bitchcrackers for Miss Crawford, and the tides turn on our affections for Edmund when he lends out Fanny's mare. Topics discussed include hear me out cakes, apricots, Mary Crawford's poor breeding, what values we take from our families, Jane Austen's beautiful descriptions of love and how we're getting it in a different way in this book, regifting, Fanny as a chronically ill and/or anxious girlie, and pug the basset hound....
2025-11-181h 24Pod and PrejudiceMansfield Park Chapters 3-5In today's episode, we're talking about chapters 3-5 of Mansfield Park. Mr. Norris is dead! Will Fanny move in with Mrs. Norris? Sir Thomas goes to Antigua! Will he come back? Fanny's horse dies! Will she ever ride again? We meet SEVERAL new characters. Will our girls marry them?Topics discussed include the way incomes from livings work (correct us if we're wrong!), rice pudding lasagna, Molly's continued cousing-shipping, Sir Thomas's West Indies estate and the slavery funding the wealth in England during this era, abolitionist judge Lord Mansfield, our first proposal, whether the...
2025-11-041h 26Pod and PrejudicePersuasion Chapter 21WE HAVE A VILLAIN! Today, we learn the identity of Mr. Elliot's mysterious old friend, Molly makes some incorrect predictions, and Mrs. Smith does an absolute takedown of Mr. Elliot. Plus, we delve into why Elliot is anti-Mrs. Clay.Topics discussed include ignoring texts, ghost wives and faked deaths, yet another Charles, the circumstances of Mr. Elliot's marriage, the overindulgences of the gentry, Elliot's insatiability, and Mrs. Clay's elastic mind.Glossary of Terms and Phrases:officious (adj): intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering....
2024-12-031h 20Pod and PrejudicePersuasion Chapter 20It's the day of the concert! Anne and Wentworth finally get a chance to talk. Anne is CERTAIN that Wentworth loves her, Mr. Elliot makes his intentions clear, Captain Wentworth is JEALOUS, and Molly is shipping Elliot and Anne.Topics discussed include some clarification on marriage rules, the possibility of recovering from a broken heart, whomst Elliot's friend might be, why Elliot's proposal is a surprise, and whether Anne would accept if Wentworth proposed now.Glossary of Terms and Phrases:contiguous (adj.): next or together in sequence.
2024-11-191h 02Pod and PrejudiceDashed by Amanda QuainToday, 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.Dashed is on sale now, so go get your copy from your favorite local bookstore! And follow Amanda on social media at @quainiac.Glossary of People, Places, and...
2024-07-1647 minPod and PrejudicePatreon Content!!!Outtakes: Bingo night, The Last of Us, the Bubonic Plague, Shakespeare's birthday, and Becca's internet troubles.What We're Reading/Watching/Listening To: Becca recommends Brandi Carlile, Molly recommends One of Us is Lying, and BOTH Becca and Molly recommend The Last of Us.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!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFaceb...
2023-04-1834 minPod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 17-18Mr. Elton leaves for Bath, Emma comes clean to Harriet about Elton's true feelings and Knightley and Emma discuss Frank Churchill's circumstances. Plus, the intro of our new segment, There Are Always Dogs: A Doc Update.Study questions: Topics discussed include Elton's departure and Harriet and Emma's reactions to it, whether or not Frank will visit, who's right: Emma or Knightley, why Knightley hates Franks, class status and power, love, and the institution of marriage.Funniest quote: "Mr. Frank Churchill did not come." Questions moving forward: Is Elton coming back? Is Frank Churchill...
2022-12-131h 01Pod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 15-16We travel back to Hartfield in the snow, Elton professes his love to Emma (Molly was right!), and Emma overthinks it. Topics discussed include Austen's relationship with clergymen, Emma's knowledge of real love, and Dean Forester as Mr. Elton. Question for the group: is it octopi or octopuses? Study questions: Elton's proposal, his feelings for Emma, why Elton is insulted by the idea of Harriet, Emma's moment of reflection, and Emma's matchmaking career.Funniest Quote: “Indeed!” replied he. “Then, my dear Isabella, it is the most extraordinary sort of thing in the world, for in genera...
2022-11-2957 minPod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 13-14We go to Randalls for dinner! Harriet is sick, John Knightley hints to Emma that Elton has feelings for her, and we learn a bit more about Frank Churchill.Study questions: Topics discussed include Elton's CROOSH, why Emma hasn't noticed and why John has, why Emma has her sights set on Frank, Mrs. Churchill, Frank's familial loyalties, and whether or not he will visit. Funniest Quote: "I am sure I never think of that poor young man without the greatest compassion. To be constantly living with an ill-tempered person, must be dreadful. It is what...
2022-11-1548 minPod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 11-12In chapters 11 and 12 of Emma, Isabella and John Knightley come to visit, we witness the battle of Wingfield v. Perry, and Emma and Knightley try to keep the peace. Topics discussed include gruel, mostly, and the mystery of Jane Fairfax.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the purpose of John and Isabella, what we've learned about Emma, why Knightley forgives Emma and how they operate together in the story, and the Churchills.Funniest Quote: "And for a little while she hoped he would not talk of it, and that a silent rumination might suffice to restore...
2022-11-0154 minPod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 9-10In this week's episode, discussing chapters 9 and 10 of Emma, Elton writes a poem, Emma and Harriet visit a poor family, and Emma ties her shoes a bunch. Topics discussed include book club, Molly's new CROOSH, potential ace representation, and inklings of Jane Fairfax.Study Questions: Topics discussed include Elton's poem, Harriet's change of heart, Emma's relationship with her dad, Elton's motives, Emma's marriage monologue, Jane Fairfax, and Molly's qualm with Emma.Funniest Quote: "The course of true love never did run smooth. A Hartfield edition of Shakespeare would have a long note on that passage."...
2022-10-181h 00Pod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 6-8Today, we're discussing the hooplah chapters (6-8). Harriet sits for her portrait, we get our first proposal, and Emma and Knightley go head to head. Topics discussed include Emma the Instagram boyfriend, cross stitching, the class dynamics of Emma and Harriet's relationship, the meaning of "natural daughter," and Elton's prospects.Study Questions: Topics discussed include what we've learned about our three men, Knightley and Emma's argument, being team Robbiet, Knightley's evaluation of Harriet, the narration of the story, and what we think of Emma.Funniest Quote: “It is very pretty,” said Mr. Woodhouse. “So prettily done...
2022-10-041h 09Pod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 4-5In today's episode, we chat about chapters 4 and 5 of Emma. We learn more about Harriet and the Martins, Emma sees a potential match, and we hear Knightley and Mrs. Weston's opinions about Emma. Topics discussed include Harriet's CROOSH, Emma's classism, reading habits, and attractiveness.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the Economics of Friendship in Jane Austen, Robert Martin's thirst for Harriet, Emma's response to said thirst, Knightley's perception of Emma, our opinions on Mr. Elton, and Emma's marriage prospects.What do we think of Emma? She's a snob.Funniest Quote: “Oh! you would ra...
2022-09-201h 02Pod and PrejudiceEmma Chapters 1-3Join us as we embark on our Emma journey, starting with the first three chapters! Miss Taylor gets married, Emma claims to be an expert matchmaker, we learn Mr. Weston's backstory, and we meet several members of Highbury.Topics discussed include regency era class structure, how Emma is different from other Austen novels, Emma as a standup comic, Mr. Woodhouse as a relatable king, Keira Knightley in drag, mizzling, and power dynamics in relationships.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the introduction of Highbury, the tone of the story, our opinions of Emma so far and...
2022-09-061h 10Pod and PrejudiceThe Lizzie Bennet Diaries with Ashley ClementsWe're joined today by Ashley Clements, the actress who portrayed Lizzie Bennet in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. We talk about Austen adaptations, the making of LBD, and the importance of female friendship to the story. Plus, we talk about the Look Back Diaries and reflecting on LBD after all these years.To watch The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, check it out here.To follow along with The Look Back Diaries, check it out on Ashley's YouTube channel.For more of Ashley's work, check out her Instagram and Twitter at @theashleyclem.Our show...
2022-08-2353 minPod and PrejudiceSeason 3 AnnouncementMolly's been clueless about Emma until now. Join us for season 3 of Pod and Prejudice as Becca guides Molly through Emma, starting with the first three chapters. Episode 1 drops Tuesday, September 6.Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios, transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://ww...
2022-08-1602 minPod and PrejudiceFire Island with Cruising PodcastToday we're talking about the highly requested Fire Island with Rachel, Jen, and Sarah, the creators of Cruising Podcast. Topics discussed include the Economics of Dating in Jane Austen, the importance of queering Austen, and sunsets.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Heartstopper, Hacks, Dickinson, Euphoria, The Charm Offensive, The House in the Cerulean Sea, How to Get Away With Murder, Las Culturistas, Love, Simon, Legally Blonde, The Happiest Season, Written in the Stars, Little Shop Tiny Desk Performance, Hanna RosinCast and Crew of Fire IslandTo hear more from Rachel, Jen...
2022-08-091h 16Pod and PrejudiceAccomplished with Amanda QuainWe're joined today by author Amanda Quain to discuss her BRAND NEW novel, Accomplished. We talk about modernizing Austen, Tumblr, Neopets, and which marching band players are the friendliest. Accomplished is available for purchase TODAY, July 26th, 2022!Buy Accomplished HERE (One More Page Books) or HERE (bookshop.org)!For more of Amanda's takes, follow her on all social media at @quainiac.We're sponsored this week by Apostrophe. Head on over to apostrophe.com/whomst and click Begin Visit, then use our code WHOMST at sign up and get $15 off your first visit....
2022-07-2645 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice and Zombies with Mike SchubertWe're thrilled to be joined today by retuning guest, Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian, Horse, Meddling Adults, Modern Muckraker) to discuss Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!Glossary of People, Places, and Things: High School Musical, Shaun of the Dead, Warm Bodies, The Walking Dead, I Am Legend, Left 4 Dead, The Walking Dead Telltale Game, Skyrim, Shaun the Sheep, Little Monsters, Little Monsters, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Game of Thrones, Katherine KellgrenCheck out all of Mike's work at schub.es or look him up on Twitter and Instagram at @schubes17.We're sponsored...
2022-07-121h 12Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 2008 (Part 6) with Tea and StrumpetsWe are FINALLY closing out the 2008 Sense and Sensibility miniseries with Zoë and Kelsey of Tea and Strumpets! We discuss edible gold and chocolate rocks, Edward and Elinor's feeling talk, rain dramatics, Willoughby's final scene, peaches and strawberries, the Brandon proposal, and kissing.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Goldschläger, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Pride and Prejudice (2005)To listen to Zoë and Kelsey talk about regency romance, check out Tea and Strumpets at www.romancepod.com, or follow them on Twitter and Insta at @tnstrumpets.Cast and Crew of Sense and Sens...
2022-06-281h 16Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 2008 (Part 5) with Tea and StrumpetsWe're joined again today by Zoë and Kelsey of Tea and Strumpets to talk some more about the 2008 Sense and Sensibility! Topics discussed include children's birthday parties, the Lucy/Robert romance, the Duel (TM), caring daddy vibes, and gold food.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Bridgerton, Pride and Prejudice (1995)To listen to Zoë and Kelsey talk about regency romance, check out Tea and Strumpets at www.romancepod.com, or follow them on Twitter and Insta at @tnstrumpets.Pod and Prejudice is sponsored this week by Romantically Written. Check them our at romanticallywritten.com and...
2022-06-1447 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 2008 (Part 4) with Tea and StrumpetsWe're joined today by Zoë and Kelsey of Tea and Strumpets to talk about the second installment of the 2008 Sense and Sensibility! Topics discussed include eyeball acting, the Dan Stevens angle, hair exchanges (human and horse), and Lucy Steele's game.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The Princess Bride, Clueless, Sense and Sensibility, Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, Friends, Gilmore Girls, Evanna LynchTo listen to Zoë and Kelsey talk about regency romance, check out Tea and Strumpets at www.romancepod.com, or follow them on Twitter and Insta at @tnstrumpets.Pod and Pr...
2022-05-3157 minPod and PrejudiceGay Pride and Prejudice with Zackary GradyAn episode on a WEDNESDAY? You heard it here first, the first two episodes of GAY PRIDE AND PREJUDICE are available now, only on Spotify!We're joined by creator Zackary Grady (@thackarybinx) to talk all things Austen, podcasting, and queering classic literature.Listen to the show on Spotify HERE! Want to see the cast IRL? JUNE 13: Check out this panel at the Tribeca Film Festival with Gay P+P cast members Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Vella Lovell, and Blake Lee
2022-05-2553 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 2008 (Part 3) with Mel and MikeMel and Mike join us one more time to talk about the last part of the first episode of the 2008 Sense and Sensibility miniseries. We discuss the Hair Thing (TM), Queen Mab, and Willoughby's sudden departure.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Romeo and Juliet, The Office, Liam Neeson, All Too WellFor more of Mel's work, check out North Coast at @northcoastnyc, or follow her personal account at @melrubin2. To keep up with her tiny dog, follow @milothemiki.For more of Mike's work, check out The Other Side of Darkness at @seinpeaks and W...
2022-05-1756 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 2008 (Part 2) with Mel and MikeOur significant others are back to talk about dinosaurs, Tinkerbell, and the second part of the first installment of the 2008 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Jurassic Park, Schitt's Creek, Harry Potter, Piers Morgan, Mary Martin Peter Pan, Glee, Dentity Crisis, Christopher Walken, Aaron's Party, Legally Blonde the Musical, Mamma Mia, Captain AmericaCheck out our new MERCH design!For more of Mel's work, check out North Coast at @northcoastnyc, or follow her personal account at @melrubin2. To keep up with her tiny dog, follow @milothemiki.For...
2022-05-0344 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 2008 (Part 1) with Mel and MikeToday we're diving in to the 2008 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility with very special guests Mel and Mike! We're covering the first part, up until the Dashwoods leave Norwood.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Bumble, Shrek, All Too Well, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Sing Street, The Emperor's New Groove, Footloose, Beauty and the Beast, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Boy Meets World, 20/20For more of Mel's work, check out North Coast at @northcoastnyc, or follow her personal account at @melrubin2. To keep up with...
2022-04-191h 05Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 1995 (Part 6) with Caroline MincksToday, we're discussing the most dramatic section of the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, which also happens to be the end of the film. We're joined again by Caroline Mincks as we thirst after Hugh Laurie, debate the reality of Ohio, and weep over Emma Thompson's heart-wrenching performance.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: House, Olivia Wilde, What Will Be Here?, Wife Swap, Much Ado About Nothing, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Cards Against Humanity, laudanum, the Hand Flex, West Side StoryNext Episode: Sense and Sensibility (2008)To hear more of Caroline's...
2022-04-051h 18Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 1995 (Part 5) with Caroline MincksToday we're discussing the penultimate section of the 1995 Sense and Sensibility with returning guest, Caroline Mincks (@saucymincks). Topics discussed include fainting goats, the yeeting of Fanny's dog, Elinor's moment of resistance, and people from Connecticut.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The Office, Much Ado About Nothing, Ted Lasso, Encanto, Jerry McGuireTo hear more of Caroline's work, check out Seen and Not Heard, Light Hearts, Hughes and Mincks Ghost Detectives, Silly Old Bear, and This Planet Needs a Name. Follow them on Twitter at @saucymincks. Cast and Crew of Sense and Sensibility
2022-03-2252 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 1995 (Part 4) with Ghenet RandallGhenet Randall (@ghenetactually) joins us for part 4 of the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility! Topics discussed include butterfly clips, handkerchief etiquette, indoor plumbing, icee carts, and the surprise return of Willoughby.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Titanic, The Queen's House, Ted LassoPod and Prejudice is sponsored this week by Romantically Written, a regency-era story told in handwritten letters delivered straight to your door. Check them out at www.romanticallywritten.com and be sure to use our code WHOMST for 10% off your subscription! Follow them on Instagram at @romanticallywrittenletters.To listen to o...
2022-03-0858 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 1995 (Part 3) with Ghenet RandallGhenet Randall (@ghenetactually) joins us for part 3 of the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility! Topics discussed include dresses with pockets, American Girl dolls, the Brandinor friendship, Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson's relationship, and more.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: American Girl Dolls, Taylor Swift, Gilda Radner, Hayley AtwellTo listen to our episode of The Book Was Better, check it out here. You can follow the The Book Was Better at @bookbetterpodcast. For more of Ghenet’s work, check her out at @ghenetactually.Cast and Crew of Sense and SensibilityOu...
2022-02-2249 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 1995 (Part 2) with Vanessa ZoltanVanessa Zoltan (Not Sorry Productions, co-host of Hot & Bothered, author of Praying with Jane Eyre) returns for part 2 of the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: 101 Dalmatians, Clueless, Red Nose Day Actually, Dear Evan Hansen, Jane of Austin, From Prada to NadaFor more of Vanessa's work, check out Not Sorry Productions. To buy her book, we recommend supporting local bookstores or buy it on bookshop.org. To go on a Jane Austen pilgrimage, check out readingandwalkingwith.com. To find her on social media, search @vanessamzoltan.Cast and Crew...
2022-02-0848 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility 1995 (Part 1) with Vanessa ZoltanWe are thrilled to be joined by Vanessa Zoltan (Not Sorry Productions, co-host of Hot & Bothered, author of Praying with Jane Eyre) for our discussion of the first part of Sense and Sensibility (1995).Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Jane of Austin, Austenland, Clueless, Death Comes to Pemberley, Longbourn, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, The Other Bennet Sister, Committed, Spider-Man 3, Sense and Sensibility and Sea MonstersFor more of Vanessa's work, check out Not Sorry Productions. To buy her book, we recommend supporting local bookstores or buy it on bookshop.org. To go on a Jane...
2022-01-251h 06Pod and PrejudiceQ+A (with special guest, Graham Cook)SURPRISE!To celebrate the end of Sense and Sensibility (THE NOVEL) we recorded a Q+A bonus episode! We told you to ask us anything, and you DELIVERED with your questions. We're joined by audio producer Graham, who makes an excellent talk show host. ENJOY!Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios, transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFa...
2022-01-1852 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 49-50THE FINAL BOOK EPISODE OF SEASON 2! In which Molly sheds REAL TEARS.Edward and Elinor get married, we learn how Lucy seduced Robert and screwed over Anne, and the Ferrarses are FINE. We discuss the pros and cons of the end of Marianne's story, and Becca finally convinces Molly to ship Brandianne. Study Questions: Topics discussed include Lucy as a political mastermind, Willoughby's capacity for love, the end of the Ferrari, Colonel Brandon and Marianne, and what makes this ending so happy.Funniest quote: "And to what purpose that freedom would be employed...
2022-01-111h 16Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 46-48The PENULTIMATE BOOK EPISODE for Sense and Sensibility! The ladies return to Barton, Marianne grapples with her new understanding of Willoughby, and Mr. Ferrars gets married. We discuss Chekhov, instruments we play, and closure.Glossary of Terms and Phrases:retrench (v): to reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficultyGlossary of People, Places, and Things: Three Sisters, The Holiday, Ted Lasso, TJ KluneStudy Questions: Topics discussed include Marianne's growth, her and Mrs. Dashwood's reactions to Willoughby, Lucy's marriage, Elinor's emotional breakthrough.Funniest Quote: "At his and...
2021-12-281h 12Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 44-45Willoughby returns and tells his side of the story, Molly finally comes around to Eddie's side, and Mrs. Dashwood is comes back. Topics discussed include vegan desserts, different ways to love, the parallels between Willoughby and Edward, and the canonically Jewish characters in Austen.Study Questions: Topics discussed include what makes Willoughby's story different from other Austen villains, Edward vs. Willoughby and selfishness vs. selflessness, predictions for Marianne's response, and Brandon's dark horse moment.Funniest Quote: "There was always a something, if you remember, in Willoughby’s eyes at times, which I did not like.”
2021-12-141h 11Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 42-43Content warnings: Covid, severe illness, death, miscarriage, and mental health.Correction: the Yellow Fever was in 1793, not 1796!Marianne gets so in her feelings she gets physically ill, and our first real cliffhanger. Topics discussed include hope, Grecian temples, and the friends to lovers trope.Glossary of Terms and Phrases:epicurism (n): the cultivation of a refined taste, as in food, art, music, etc.; connoisseurship.Glossary of People, Places and Things: When Harry Met Sally, Red (Taylor's Version), Coldplay, Say Anything, 30 Rock, Mad Men, If We Were a Movie, The...
2021-12-071h 04Pod and PrejudiceAn AnnouncementHELLO DON'T PANIC we're just dropping in to say happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to acknowledge the stolen Indigenous land you're celebrating on.Also, we aren't releasing an episode next week. Due to some technical issues we're sorting out, we'll be getting you episode 17 (covering chapters 42 and 43 of Sense and Sensibility) on December 7th instead of November 30th. That being said, we WILL still be getting episode 18 to you on December 14th.
2021-11-2401 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 39-41This is the episode of misunderstandings. Colonel Brandon makes an offer which Mrs. Jennings misconstrues, while Edward gets the wrong idea about Elinor's affections. New Girl spoilers at 16:10!!!!!!!Study Questions: Topics discussed include the sisters' time in London, why Brandon did what he did, the dynamics of Delaford, and the standing of the Ferrars family.Funniest quote: "Mrs. Ferrars is one of the most affectionate mothers in the world."Questions moving forward: Will we get back to Barton soon? What's going to happen in Cleveland? Will we see the Willoughbys?Who...
2021-11-1658 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 37-38THE TRUTH COMES OUT! Edward and Lucy's engagement is revealed to the world at long last, and Elinor FINALLY speaks her mind to Marianne. Topics discussed include sisterhood, second love, gay Edward, a call for Shrek fan art, ladies night with Mrs. Jennings, it's not you it's me.Study Questions: Topics discussed include Edward being disowned, sisterhood and shifting dynamics, the Economics of Dating in Jane Austen, Lucy's endgameFunniest Quote: "She listened to her praise of Lucy with only moving from one chair to another, and when Mrs. Jennings talked of Edward's affection, it...
2021-11-0259 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 35-36IT'S OUR SECOND BIRTHDAY! We released our first episode on October 19, 2019. Absolutely bonkers that we've been doing this for two years. Thank you to ALL of you for joining us on this wild journey. We love you.These are Elinor's most savage chapters. Edward, Lucy, Elinor, and Marianne all end up in a room together, the Dashwoods go to a party, and we meet Robert Ferrars. We debate if Eddie is garbage or compost, discuss sports games, a cappella boys, and finance bros.Study Questions: Topics discussed include Lucy in London society, her interaction with...
2021-10-1951 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 32-34Welcome to our new podcast, the Jennings Apologists Podcast. Marianne finds out the truth about Willoughby and doesn't take it well, everyone starts shipping Elinor and Colonel Brandon, and we meet Mrs. Ferrars. A mysterious man at the jewelers, the unfortunate return of John and Fanny Dashwood, and Eddie's pickle.Study Questions: Topics discussed include class, Lucy meeting Eddie's family, the Elinor/Brandon ship, Marianne's marriageability, and John and Fanny's return.Funniest Quote: "Elinor could have given her immediate relief by suggesting the possibility of its being Miss Morton’s mother, rather than her own, wh...
2021-10-0555 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapter 31It's time to find out WHOMST! In this single chapter episode, Colonel Brandon reveals all about his own past and Willoughby's villainy. Topics discussed include the Brandon-Elinor ship, Colonel Brandon's storytelling, dueling, and Hugh Grant as the cast of Sense and Sensibility.Study Questions: Topics discussed include Brandon's love story, the Economics of Dating for Men in Jane Austen, the stakes in the story, ranting about Willoughby and what his transgressions mean for Marianne.Favorite quote: "He could say no more, and rising hastily walked for a few minutes about the room. Elinor, affected by...
2021-09-211h 05Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 29-30We've got NEW MERCH! Check out our Whomst? desgin, created by Jess of @heartdecobk.Try to count how many times we say b*tt cr*ck in this episode...we can't help it when we're talking about men whose names start with W. In today's episode, we finally find out the truth about Marianne and Willoughby's relationship status. Topics discussed include sisterhood, gaslighting, remedies for a broken heart, The Economics of Dating in Jane Austen, colicky gout, and Elinor's emo moment.Final buttcrack count: 17Final BPM (Buttcracks Per Minute): .34Study Questions...
2021-09-0750 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 26-28MEN? The Ghosting of Marianne Dashwood, or Elinor Dashwood is a Goddamn Liar: a new play about chapters 26-28 of Sense and Sensibility, in which we see Willoughby again and he does NOT live up to Marianne's expectations. Topics discussed include the return of Colonel Brandon, stanning Mrs. Jennings and modern plumbing, late-term ghosting, the WEATHER, and the horror version of Sense and Sensibility.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the shift to London, Willoughby's behavior, a theory about Eddie, Brandon's behavior, and how our heroines are processing their heartbreak.Funniest Quote: 'Mr. Palmer...
2021-08-2456 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 23-25The tea is SPILLED in these chapters. Is this Mean Girls? Is this the CW? Elinor gets in her feelings, she and Lucy have a little chat, and the Dashwoods receive an invitation.Study Questions: Topics discussed include Elinor's response to the Eddie situation, the patriarchy, Lucy's game, and London predictions.Funniest quote: “Oh,” cried Miss Steele, looking significantly round at them, “I dare say Lucy’s beau is quite as modest and pretty behaved as Miss Dashwood’s.”Questions moving forward: Will we see Brandon and Willoughby in London? Is Lucy in it for the m...
2021-08-1056 minPod and PrejudiceBridget Jones's Diary with Sequoia SimoneWe're joined today by Sequoia Simone (@sassquoia) to talk about the much awaited Bridget Jones's Diary, starring Renée Zellweger's British accent and the cast of Harry Potter. Topics discussed include aspects of the film that didn't age well, similarities and differences between this loose adaptation and the source material, and Colin Firth.To hear more of Sequoia's work, check out Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them and But Make It Scary. If you want to hear Becca and Molly turn Bridget Jones into a scary movie, check out THIS EPISODE!Cast and Crew o...
2021-07-271h 16Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 20-22It's all coming together! The day has finally come. Molly has made an ACCURATE PREDICTION! In today's episode, we discuss the Palmers' relationship, we meet Anne and Lucy Steele, and find out--record scratch--EDWARD HAS A SIDE CHICK???? Highlights include regency throuples, Insincerity and Ignorance: the Lost Austen Novel, Elinor being the most relatable character ever, and the origin of the hair.Study Questions: topics discussed include the Palmers, the Steeles vs. the Dashwoods, the Economics of Dating in Jane Austen TM, the Plot Twiste and Edward's character, hairFunniest Quote: “John is in such spirits to...
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Red Team Reviews39. "Piragua, Rice Cakes, and the Merits of Flan" - RoR Schitt's Creek & In the Heights (with Molly Burdick)Lights up on the Red Team’s Podcast, up at the break of day, and we got this Roland Schitt we gotta chase away -- it's a good old fashioned two-fer with our coverage of the newly released In the Heights movie musical, followed by our Reject or Renew segment for Schitt's Creek season one, featuring the return of the lovely Molly Burdick from Pod & Prejudice! Trevor gets to nerd out about the filming locations mere blocks away from his noisy ass apartment, Molly gets to super-fan over Dan Levy, and TJ gets to… Well, more or less just abso...
2021-06-302h 02Pod and PrejudiceWhy She Wrote with Bonnets at DawnIt's a big one today! Today we're joined by Hannah K. Chapman and Lauren Burke of Bonnets at Dawn to discuss their book, Why She Wrote: A Graphic History of the Lives, Inspiration, and Influence Behind the Pens of Classic Women Writers.Why She Wrote is a collection of comics and essays detailing the lives of 18 women writers, and is illustrated by Kaley Bales. For more of Hannah and Lauren, check out their podcast, Bonnets at Dawn, which focuses on the lives of women writers from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.Purchase Why She...
2021-06-292h 01Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 18-19EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! We have MERCH now! We're selling t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, masks, and more over on teepublic.com. And we're having an opening SALE! Everything is 35% off through 6/18. So get your Pod and Prejudice merch today! The full link looks like this: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216In chapters 18 and 19, Eddie continues to be awkward, there's more weird hair exchanges, and we meet the Palmers. Highlights include Eddie's Fanny tattoo, Elinor's thirst trap moment, "something or other on a horse," a Sense and Sensibility drinking game, Molly's fifth grade...
2021-06-1555 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 16-17Pick up your books and let's get started! Marianne wallows, Eddie returns and is super weird about it. Highlights include dead leaves and Becca's weird fantasies. Molly makes some wacky predictions.Study Questions: Molly learns the truth about some of her theories. Other topics include Marianne's mourning, Eddie's coldness, wealth and happiness, and family dynamics.Funniest Quote: “It is not every one who has your passion for dead leaves.”Questions Moving Forward: What's up with Eddie? Where's Willoughby? Are all of these events connected? What...
2021-06-0153 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 13-15Molly might like Sense and Sensibility more than she liked Pride and Prejudice...SOMETHING IS AFOOT in these chapters. Colonel Brandon and Willoughby BOTH mysteriously depart for London, and we're left wondering if Marianne and Willoughby are engaged or not.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the great Brandon disappearance, Marianne's visit to Allenham, Willoughby's financial situation, Colonel Brandon's family history, the great Willoughby exit.Funniest quote: "I am afraid that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety."Questions moving forward...
2021-05-1858 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 10-12PARKS AND REC SPOILERS at 48:14-48:45.Diving into chapters 10-12 of Sense and Sensibility, we discuss why Jane Austen is one of the most prolific romance writers of all time, Willoughby and Marianne's whirlwind romance, Elinor and Colonel Brandon's friendship, and Brandon's dramatic past. Highlights include: Molly's new CROOSH, horse girls, locks of hair as gifts, and Colonel Brandon's first name.Study Questions: topics discussed include the Maroughby flirtation and Elinor's response to it, Willoughby vs. Brandon, second attachments and people's opinions on love, Brandon's past, predictions for the...
2021-05-041h 16Pod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 7-9In today's episode covering chapters 7-9, we get to know the Middletons and meet Mrs. Jennings and Colonel Brandon. Colonel Brandon gets a crush on Marianne. Marianne takes a spill and is rescued by someone named Willoughby. Additional topics discussed include cold meat, proper ages for marriage, skinny jeans and side parts, haunted house??????, rain in NYC, and DOGS.Study Questions: Topics discussed include Colonel Brandon and his age difference with Marianne, what's going on with Eddie, Willoughby and teams Brandianne/Maroughby/Brandoughby.Funniest quote: "She only had two...
2021-04-2055 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 4-6Diving back into Sense and Sensibility, chapters 4-6! We numerate Eddie's merits and flaws, the Dashwoods receive an invitation to Barton Cottage, and we travel to the sea! Topics discussed include the economics of dating in Jane Austen, Elinor's self-esteem, cousin adultery (!?), the Dashwoods as the Roses, Russian luggage customs, coastal Connecticut.Study Questions: Team Elward, the sisters' dynamic, seaside vibes, the newfound poverty of the Dashwoods, dinner predictionsFunniest Quote: "As a house, Barton Cottage, though small, was comfortable and compact. But as a cottage, it was defective...
2021-04-0655 minPod and PrejudiceSense and Sensibility Chapters 1-3We're diving into season 2 with the first 3 chapters of Sense and Sensibility! A Gentleman dies and leaves Norwood Park to his son, who sucks. We meet the family; Elinor, Marianne, Margaret, Mrs. Dashwood, John, Fanny, and Eddie. Topics discussed include: what we know so far, lines of succession, hating John and Fanny Dashwood, capitalism, sibling-in-laws, what Marianne and Elinor are looking for in a husband.Glossary of Terms and Phrases:Alloy (n): a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements??Barouche (n): a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a...
2021-03-2356 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice 2005 (Part 5) with Robyn JordanThis episode of Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Storybrewers Roleplaying. Back their Kickstarter to secure your copy of their award-winning Jane Austen RPG, Good Society. Check out their website at storybrewersroleplaying.com, and follow them on Twitter at @storybrewers.IT'S THE SEASON 1 FINALE, BAYBEE! Robyn Jordan (@robyn_rambles) is back in today's episode, covering the absolutely buck wild section of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. Topics discussed include Rory's boyfriends, Lydia's marriage, Darcy and Bingley's proposal practice, the very bad hair in this film, the Great, Lady Catherine showing up in the MIDDLE OF...
2021-03-091h 03Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice 2005 (Part 4) with Robyn JordanWe've got Robyn Jordan (@robyn_rambles) with us today to give a fresh new perspective on this adaptation, covering post-Proposalgeddon through Pemberley.Topics discussed include the Franklin St. subway mural, Daddy Bennet hot takes, the Bennet family's lifestyle, Community, bug collections, Mary fanfic, Darcy's pride, the Cliffs, the dynamics with the Gardners, Pemberley, the statue garden, horror movie moments, Lizzy finding out Lydia has run off with Wickham, and the Oscar nominations.The cast and crew of Pride and PrejudiceThe Hermitage hallway
2021-02-231h 18Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice 2005 (Part 3) with Wil WilliamsWE'RE BACK with Wil Williams (@wilw_writes)! Today, we're discussing part 3 of the film, beginning with Lizzy swinging in a circle and ending after PROPOSALGEDDON.Topics discussed include Scratch Night, more horror movie moments, "people are dying, Kim," Dame Judi Dench, Cats (2019), the interior design of Rosings, the layout of various churches, the rain scene at long last (!!!!!), Darcy+Wickham=gay? and, of course, the almost-kiss.Winners: Joe Wright, water, the music, and sunrises.The cast and crew of Pride and Prejudice
2021-02-091h 13Red Team Reviews22. "This Is Still the Way" - RoR The Mandalorian Pt 2 (with Molly Burdick)Alexa this is so sad, play "Duel of the Fates". Welcome back to part two of our Mandalorian discussion, where the gloves come off and everyone's mother's cooking is called into question. Molly Burdick of @podandprejudice and @journaliststheatre is back to finish out our Episode Guide, and get into our most and least favorite parts of Mando so far.
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2021-02-031h 07Pod and PrejudiceSeason 2 AnnouncementWe asked, you voted, and the result? WE'RE READING SENSE AND SENSIBILITY!!!!Don't worry, we still plan to read and watch all the Pride and Prejudice content we've promised you. It'll be scattered throughout the season, so keep your ears peeled!But for now, grab a copy of Sense and Sensibility and read chapters 1-3 to prepare for Episode 1, coming to your podcatchers March 23!Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios, transcripts, and...
2021-02-0204 minRed Team Reviews21. "This Is the Way" - RoR The Mandalorian Pt 1 (with Molly Burdick)Welcome back to a galaxy far far away, where everything is about baby yoda and TJ's opinion doesn't matter (he's slowly going insane). That's right, it's the Star Wars equivalent of the McRib: not really complicated, only around at certain times, and will never be considered a full square meal, but damn if we don't adore it anyway. Molly Burdick of @podandprejudice and @journaliststheatre returns to the pod to discuss one of her favorite titles, and we're genuinely sorry for the anxiety TJ gets when faced with two super fans. Join us for the first half of our Mando...
2021-01-271h 22Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice 2005 (Part 2) with Wil WilliamsWE'RE BACK FOR MORE 2005 with our guest, Wil Williams (@wilw_writes)! In today's episode, we're discussing Mr. Collins's arrival through Jane leaving for London.Topics discussed include salt potatoes, the minimization of Wickham, everyone being gay, Schitt's Creek as a horror film, flower tiddy, the Netherfield ball, The Dance, The Avengers, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet, Stardust, and genuinely feeling bad for Mr. Collins.How Historically Accurate are the Costumes in P+P?The cast and crew of Pride and Prejudice
2021-01-2647 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice 2005 (Part 1) with Wil WilliamsIT'S THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! It's time for the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice with our guest, Wil Williams (@wilw_writes).Join us for a discussion of the first fifth of this movie, up through Lizzy's trip to Netherfield. Topics discussed include different portrayals of Mr. Darcy, the critics' takes on the film, Little Women, this MUSIC! This CAST! This PACING! Practical Magic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Pig Nuts, the cinematography and camera work, and the HAND FLEX.The cast and crew of Pride...
2021-01-121h 10Pod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 6 (Part 2) with Khari WalserWe're BACK with our pal Khari Walser (@titusstwin) to FINISH the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice!Topics discussed include Khari's future children, Alessia Cara, Neville's grandma, "cat butt mouth," iconic lines that aren't in the book, Catherine de Bourgh's OnlyFans, the Bechdel test, Downton Abbey, our dream casting of Catherine de Bourgh, David Lynch, the Office Ladies podcast, Mindy Kaling, the "engagement," double/triple weddings, and fashion queen Lady de Wack.Cast and Crew of Pride and PrejudiceSupport for Pod and Prejudices...
2020-12-2956 minRed Team Reviews15. "Revenge of Palpatine's Otter Hands" - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (with Molly Burdick)Well hello there. Welcome to the thirstiest episode yet, because Hayden Christensen is a handsome boy. Today we round out our hobbled journey through the prequels with our special guest Molly Burdick, co-host of the Pod & Prejudice podcast, and member of The Journalists Theatre Co.! Join us as we venture one last time through the old republic with festive songs, naughty boys sneaking out of the Jedi temple, old man fights, and an unwelcome appearance by your favorite: 3-4 Casablancas. Also, our condolences to Padme's character arc. RIP 1999-1999.
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2020-12-161h 47Pod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 6 (Part 1) with Khari WalserJoin us for the first half of the final episode of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with our guest, Khari Walser (@titusstwin)!Topics discussed include Lydia's wedding, @notengaged, Wickham's comeuppance, Gaslighter, Mrs. Bennet on Dance Moms, Bingley's return, Grace and Frankie, Mrs. Bennet winking, and Jane and Bingley's engagement!Cast and Crew of Pride and PrejudiceSupport for Pod and Prejudices comes from Well Read Company. Go to their website at www.wellreadcompany.com and use our code 10PODANDPREJUDICE21 for 10% off your...
2020-12-1551 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 5 (Part 2) with Zach CohnJoin us for the second half of episode 5 of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with friend of the pod Zach Cohn (@zachary.cohn)! This episode covers Mrs. Bennet's sickbed, Darcy being constipated in London, Lydia and Wickham's drunk Uber ride, Lit Boys TM, sliced bread, Green Day, Mrs. Bennet and Philips playing mahjong, smelling salts, Batman, and Daddy Bennet's straw hat.Cast and Crew of Pride and PrejudiceSupport for Pod and Prejudices comes from Well Read Company. Go to their website at www.wellreadcompany.com and...
2020-12-0149 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 5 (Part 1) with Zach CohnJoin us for a discussion of the first half of episode 5 of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with our good friend, Zach Cohn (@zachary.cohn)! We talk about Anne Carson, boob rocks, Merlin, chicken nuggets, Darcy's lucky jacket, Zach's stolen shoes, pinky rings, and Lydia's social media."Don't make me sing"Cast and Crew of Pride and PrejudiceSupport for Pod and Prejudices comes from Well Read Company. Go to their website at www.wellreadcompany.com and use our code 10PODANDPREJUDICE21 for 10...
2020-11-1745 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 4 (Part 2) with Eric SilverIF YOU LIVE IN THE US AND HAVE NOT YET VOTED, PLEASE GET OUT THERE AND VOTE RIGHT NOW! We will keep you company on the commute!Join us as we discuss the second half of Episode 4 of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with our guest, Eric Silver (@el_silvero). WE'RE GOING TO PEMBERLEY! We discuss Lydia going to Brighton, Christine Baranski, English pronunciations and colonialism, Darcy fencing, the SWIMMING SCENE, and Zoom dating.The Hyde Park StatueDisclaimer: Eric DOES know...
2020-11-0355 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 4 (Part 1) with Eric SilverToday we're discussing the first half of Episode 4 of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with our guest, Eric Silver (@el_silvero). We chat about the sci-fi version of the story, the IMDb comments, Shakespeare, 19th century English food, and more!Cast and Crew of Pride and PrejudiceTo hear more of Eric's work, check out Join the Party, Next Stop, and all the amazing shows that Multitude Productions creates.Support for Pod and Prejudices comes from Well Read Company. Go to their...
2020-10-2054 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 3 (Part 2) with Mike SchubertIt's time for the second half of episode 3 of the BBC Pride and Prejudice with our esteemed guest, Mike Schubert (@schubes17)!We chat about the genre of bouncy bitch music, Lizzy's foliage problem, Maria Lucas, shelves in the closet???, Coiffed Ass Bushes, Hitchcock's directing cameo, our boy Fitzy, and PROPOSALGEDDON.Turn Down for What: Proposalgeddon EditionPlay the card game we talk about here: Marrying Mr. DarcyIf you want to check out Mike's other podcasts, you can hear...
2020-10-0653 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 3 (Part 1) with Mike SchubertJoin us for the first half of the third episode of the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, with our guest, Mike Schubert (@schubes17)!Topics discussed include Marrying Mr. Darcy, Alan Tudyk, Lord of the Rings, Mr. Bennet as Bernie, Mary as Jerry in Parks and Rec, Mary DJing the high school dance, British pronunciations, and eyebrow acting.If you want to check out Mike's other podcasts, you can hear him on Potterless, Horse, and Meddling Adults. He's a member of Multitude Productions, whose work...
2020-09-2254 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 2 (Part 2) with Evan Tess MurrayThis week we're discussing the second half of Episode 2 of the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice with Evan Tess Murray (@evantessuraea)! Topics discussed include some barefoot guy that went to school with Becca and Molly, dancing as a metaphor for sex, the "Let's Embarrass Lizzy" party, the neg proposal, scheming Charlotte, and David Bamber.Cast and Crew of Pride and PrejudiceIf you want to hear more of Evan's work, check out their podcasts at @needsanamepod and @lightheartspod.Support for Pod and Prejudices comes from...
2020-09-0846 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 2 (Part 1) with Evan Tess MurrayToday, we're discussing the first half of Episode 2 of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with Evan Tess Murray (@evantessuraea)! Highlights include Thirsty Mary, the invention of negging, quoits, Coraline by Neil Gaiman, Gay Wickham and Bisexual Denny, a Frozen moment, and Molly x2.Cast and crew of Pride and PrejudiceIf you want to hear more of Evan's work, check out their podcasts at @needsanamepod and @lightheartspod.Support for Pod and Prejudices comes from Well Read Company. Go to their website at...
2020-08-2548 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 1 with Caroline MincksIt's BBC Masterpiece time, y'all! In this episode, we're discussing Episode 1 of the 1995 BBC Masterpiece version of Pride and Prejudice with our very first guest, Caroline Mincks (@saucymincks). Highlights include Becca's great grandfather's bear adventures, the characters of P+P as potatoes, Austenland, our girl Duckface, Lizzy and Darcy's podcast, and the symbolism of playing pool alone.To hear more of Caroline's work, check out This Planet Needs a Name, Scary Stories for Modern Minds, Light Hearts, Hughes and Mincks, Empty the Queues, and Seen and Not Heard.Cast...
2020-08-111h 21Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapters 17-19Chapter 17: Lizzy and Darcy go public. Highlights include the difference between human and dog kisses, Darcy's landscaping, wingman Bingley, is Kitty sick?, and Darcy's height.Chapter 18: Lizzy and Darcy talk about their feelings some more. Lizzy writes a letter to Mrs. Gardiner. Highlights include Lady Catherine's lack of social awareness, Lizzy tearing Caroline apart, Daddy Bennet's reply to Collins, and Charlotte leaving bad vibes behind.Chapter 19: Where are they now? Highlights include a first person narrator, Litty Kitty, justice for Mary, Jane and Bingley trying to kick Lickham out...
2020-07-2857 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapters 14-16Chapter 14: Lady Catherine de Bourgh tells Lizzy how she really feels. Highlights include Lizzy pleading the fifth, Molly and Becca's Austen personas, Molly forgetting who Caroline is, and Lizzy's one star Yelp review.Chapter 15: Daddy Bennet gets a letter from Collins. Highlights include the notion of forgiveness and our perceptions of others' emotions.Chapter 16: Molly spills her coffee all over her book. Darcy returns to Longbourn! Lizzy and Darcy have The Talk! Highlights include a scene in the rain, the satisfaction of hearing someone take ownership for being shitty...
2020-07-141h 01Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapters 12-13Chapter 12: Everyone comes to brunch at Longbourn. Highlights include the least sporty boys, Lizzy and Darcy trying to flirt, and hardcore Jane denial.Chapter 13: Jane gets what she deserves!!! Highlights include meddling mothers, nobody having any chill, Lizzy and Bingley bro-ing out, our Jingley squeals, Daddy Bennet's predictions for Jane's future, and Jane finally allowing herself to swoon.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the shifting of Lizzy and Darcy's relationship, the proposal, the Economics of Dating in Jane Austen TM, Jingley vs. Lickham, Jane's growth, and Daddy Bennet's weird...
2020-06-3052 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapters 9-11Chapter 9: Lydia and Wickham visit the Bennets. We find out that Mr. Darcy was at the wedding, and Lizzy writes a letter to Mrs. Gardiner demanding answers. Highlights include Becca's dancing skills and Lydia's pear-shaped diamond.Chapter 10: Lizzy receives a letter back from Mrs. Gardiner. She tells her that it was DARCY who paid off Wickham's debts and got him to marry Lydia. Lizzy and Wickham get closure. Highlights include Darcy's ulterior motives, the return of Mrs. Younge, swooning on a chaise lounge, and Lizzy's saucy speech.Chapter 11: Lickham...
2020-06-1649 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapters 6-8Chapter 6: Mr. Gardiner goes to help Daddy Bennet find Lydia. A letter arrives from Collins. Daddy Bennet comes home and admits to having been wrong. Highlights include trouble in paradise with Daddy Bennet, Collins's Facebook profile, and Kitty being held captive.Chapter 7: Mr. Gardiner writes saying he's found Lickham and states the terms on which they will get married. It seems like Mr. Gardiner paid Wickham off to take Lydia. Highlights include Mrs. Bennet's Mushu moment and Mrs. Long's comeback.Chapter 8: Mr. Bennet is content to let Mr. Gardiner...
2020-06-0248 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapters 4-5Chapter 4: Lizzy receives two letters from Jane, and they contain BAD NEWS, folks. Letter 1 tells us Lydia has run off to Scotland to elope with Wickham. Letter 2 tells us they have NOT gone to Scotland, and have simply disappeared to go bang. Lizzy confides in Darcy. Highlights include New Jersey, Kitty is Anger, sex in the time of Jane Austen, dating in quarantine, Lizzy finally realizing she's in love, and the original title of this novel.Chapter 5: Lizzy and the Gardiners go back to Longbourn. Mrs. Bennet is in a state, and Mary has...
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At The Table - A Play Reading SeriesPlaywright Interview - Molly BurdickMeet the playwright behind "What if Oreos Were All That Was Left?" Molly Burdick, who sits down at our table to chat with Rachel and Ned about her work, her podcast, and High School Musical.Hosts: Rachel Flynn and Ned DonovanSenior Producer: Rachel FlynnEditor: Ned DonovanAssociate Producer: Megan BagalaMusic by Marcus Thorne BagalaListen to the play, or get to know our Playwright and Cast in our other episodes, or on our website at https://www.chargingmoosemedia...
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Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapters 2-3Chapter 2: The polite chapter! Darcy brings Georgie to meet Lizzy at long last. We learn that Wickham left many debts. Lizzy feels gratitude toward Darcy. Highlights include Darcy as a vampire, Wickham is not a snacc, a heated conversation about goatees, the enemies-to-lovers trope.Chapter 3: The petty chapter! Caroline Bingley? The bitch is back. Lizzy visits Pemberley, where the Bingley sisters unfortunately are staying. Highlights include an ineffective bitch, some strong opinions on vegemite and marmite, Molly's caviar experience, and Darcy the PROUD RUMP.Study Questions: Topics discussed include...
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At The Table - A Play Reading SeriesWhat if Oreos Were All That Was Left? by Molly BurdickFour friends in quarantine together, but separate. Oreos and each other are all they have left. How do we know when a moment becomes history?Featuring Kristolyn Lloyd (Tula), Alyssa May Gold (Lena), Tony Aidan Vo (Steven), and Remy Germinario (Stuart)Hosts: Rachel Flynn and Ned DonovanSenior Producer: Rachel FlynnEditor: Ned DonovanAssociate Producer: Megan BagalaMusic by Marcus Thorne Bagala and Steve GoldsheinGet to know our Playwright and Cast in our subsequent...
2020-05-0116 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. III Chapter 1Our first ever one-chapter episode!Volume the Third, Chapter 1: Chekhov's Pemberley! Lizzy has the hots for a piece of LAND, and starts to have some regrets regarding her response to Darcy's proposal. We get the inside scoop on Darcy's personality from his servant. And then, a SURPRISE VISIT and an eventful walk in the woods! Highlights include: is Becca a murderer?, a selfie vs. a portrait, Darcy in Pottery Barn, where are the dogs?, Proposageddon vs. Proposalgeddon, Lizzy's CROOSH, the Bingleys still exist, flammable goo, and Darcy makes a good impression.
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Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. II Chapters 17-19Chapter 17: Lizzy tells Jane everything about Darcy's proposal (except the truth about why Bingley left her hanging) and Wickham's true character. Highlights include "Wicked Wickham," "I happen to like nice men," the fluidity of sexuality in Jane Austen, bitch crackers, team defend Darcy vs. defame Wickham, and Lizzo for the Austen era.Chapter 18: Lydia gets an invitation to join the Forsters on their trip to Brighton with the regiment. Highlights include the splitting up of Kydia, Brighton spring break, and Wickham sending dick pics on Snapchat.Chapter 19: A deep-dive into the Bennet parents. Lizzy's plans...
2020-04-0758 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. II Chapters 14-16Chapter 14: The boys leave, and everyone's bored. Lady Catherine extends an invitation to Lizzy and Maria, and Lizzy reflects on Proposageddon. Highlights include: Lizzy eating ice cream and listening to Adele, Kitty's real name, how to properly pack a suitcase, and heavy-metal-Baby-de-Bourgh.Chapter 15: Collins and Lizzy have awkward breakfast talk time, and Charlotte enters to save her. Lizzy and Maria depart to go meet Jane. Lizzy ruminates on how much she'll have to conceal from Jane. Highlights include: CHICKENS.Chapter 16: Lydia's chapter. Lizzy, Jane, and Maria arrive at an inn where they meet Kydia. Kydia "tr...
2020-03-2454 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. II Chapters 12-13Chapter 12: Lizzy goes for a walk to distract herself from Proposageddon. Unfortunately, Darcy finds her and gives her a letter in an attempt to clear his name. We learn why Darcy really stopped Bingley from proposing to Jane, and the tea is SPILLED on Wickham. We no longer like George Wickham. Highlights include Becca's desirability, PIVOT, coming back to some early foreshadowing, and us calling Daddy Bennet Daddy Bingley (we know and we're sorry).Chapter 13: Lizzie's reaction, in real time, to the letter. She starts out prejudiced against Darcy, but as she continues to read, she starts t...
2020-03-101h 06Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. II Chapters 9-11Our website is now live at www.podandprejudice.com. You can listen to the show, read about our team, send us an email, and subscribe to our Patreon all in one spot! Chapter 9: Darcy drops by ALONE, while Lizzy is also alone. Lizzy confronts him about he and the Bingleys leaving Netherfield. Charlotte decides Darcy is in love with Lizzy, and observes him fumbling at gatherings to figure out if it's real. Highlights include a pronunciation correction of Hertfordshire (shout out to friend of the pod Zach, as well as new listener Karin who wrote in post-recording-this-episode), an...
2020-02-251h 08Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. II Chapters 5-8Chapter 5: Lizzy leaves London to visit Charlotte at Hunsford. Highlights include Collins on HGTV, his 15 trees, Baby de Bourgh, LA!, and Lizzy's Darcy obsession.Chapter 6: Dinner at the de Bourghs'. Highlights include Collins's mustard yellow robe, the reason Becca's family is always late, Molly's guess for who plays Lady Catherine (and mixing up Judi Dench and Gwenyth Paltrow), our Baby de Bourgh and Mrs. Jenkinson spinoff series, and a gentle reminder that Kitty and Lydia are different people.Chapter 7: A week goes by, and Sir William leaves. Now we're out of vacation mode. Highlights include...
2020-02-111h 13Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Vol. II Chapters 1-4Chapter 1: Jane receives a letter from Caroline confirming all our fears. Highlights include friendzoning, furniture, foreshadowing, (gonna have to break this stream of F words) taking a compliment, being led on, Baby D, Molly's crush on Daddy B, and a suspicion about Wickham and Darcy.Chapter 2: Christmas time! Collins finally leaves and we get some aunt/niece gossip time. Highlights include sexist floof, Mrs. Gardiner, "violently in love," LEAVING LONGBOURN, Fitzwilliam Darcy (???), and what Molly's face looks like when she finishes this chapter.Chapter 3: A warning against Wickham. Jane leaves for London, Charlotte comes to...
2020-01-281h 09Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Chapters 21-23Chapter 21: Collins is....still at Longbourn. Jane gets a foreboding letter from Netherfield. Topics include "warm peppermint liquid" ASMR, heartbreak, codependency, the introduction of Georgie Darcy (!?!?!?!?), multiple Luke Skywalkers, everyone marrying their cousins, and Bingliana.Chapter 22: Dinner with the Lucases. Charlotte occupies Collins' time with conversation, leading to the biggest plot twist of all time. PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO! Topics include the economics of dating in the Jane Austen universe (surprise), Santa daddy, entailment, Charlotte fucks, fanfic of Collins and Mary as beards, Charlotte as the heiress of Longbourn, Lizzy's suitors, and pouring one out on Becca's floor.
2020-01-141h 04Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Chapters 19-20Chapter 19: Collins's first proposal! Topics include Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson's divorce, this book as a murder mystery, no means no, "You're not like other girls," and Avatar: The Last Airbender.Chapter 20: The aftermath of Collins's proposal! Topics include the very first Mr. Bennet fangirl, Collins putting Lizzy on a pedestal, Mrs. B's nerves, Charlotte as a part of the family, and Collins's Tumblr shitposting. Study Questions:Topics include the first proposal, Fiddler on the Roof, Daddy B vs. Mrs. B, what we've learned about Collins, predictions for Collins' future (Does M...
2019-12-311h 03Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Chapters 16-18Chapter 16: Dinner party at Mrs. Philips' house. Wickham arrives, and Molly postulates that perhaps Lizzy might have a croosh. DARCY/WICKHAM DRAMA!!! We get into the depths of using the TITULAR WORDS. We find out Darcy is related to the de Bourghs, and there are wedding bells in his future with Baby DB. Highlights include: Sir Kenneth Branagh (and a shout out to Potterless), Lydia, Darcy and Wickham as Ross and Rachel, a burn tally for Darcy, the Shire, can we trust Downton Abbey?Chapter 17: Lizzy tells Jane what's happened, and Jane remains infuriatingly impartial. Bingley and...
2019-12-171h 22Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Chapters 13-15The chapters that break Molly's brain. We go with three chapters instead of four this week, as these are MEATY chapters.Chapter 13: Guess who's coming to dinner? It's Mr. Collins, the man to whom Longbourn is entailed. Check out some info on entails/fee-tails here. We also dig into the Anglican church. We don't love Collins's motices for coming to visit. Highlights include: filial scruples, Becca's Collins impersonation, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Simple Plan, women staying out of the kitchen, and full-hard incest.Chapter 14: Casual not-tense-at-all dinner conversation. Highlights include Mr. Collins as Tahani Al-Jamil...
2019-12-0355 minPod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Chapters 9-12Chapter 9: Jane is feeling better. Mrs. Bennet and Kydia come to visit and determine that Jane isn't well enough to leave Netherfield. Mrs. Bennet and Darcy duke it out over the merits of country vs. town, among other things. Lydia requests a ball at Netherfield. Highlights include: we're still anti-Darcy, Lydia's age, dancing balls, and singing valentines.Chapter 10: Evening parlour time. DOES CAROLINE HAVE A CROOSH?? Bingley makes fun of Darcy for being a try hard. Darcy just stares at Lizzy. Caroline and Darcy go for a walk, and she tries to talk shit about Lizzy to...
2019-11-191h 00Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Chapters 5-8Chapter 5: Meet the Lucases! They're a big deal, y'all. Sir Lucas is a knight who just wants to hang out and be a friendly rich dude. Lady Lucas is the Gretchen Wieners to Mrs. Bennet's Regina George. Charlotte gets down to post-ball gossip with the Bennets. Highlights include: Bitch Crackers TM, Mary's musings on pride vs. vanity, the TITULAR LINE!, dogs, and wine.Chapter 6: The game changer. The Bingley sisters come to visit. They hate the whole family, but see potential for friendship with Jane and Lizzy. Party time! Charlotte and Lizzy discuss Jane's love life. Molly...
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Pod and PrejudicePride and Prejudice Chapters 1-4Meet Molly and Becca! We begin with an intro to who we are and where we stand on Jane Austen. Then we launch into Volume the First of Pride and Prejudice!Chapter 1: We meet Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and discuss their mildly sexy banter. The hot gossip is that a very rich and very single man is moving into Netherfield Park, and Mr. Bennet needs to write to him. Highlights include the rules of etiquette then and now, Jane Austen fun facts, a nonexistent movie starring Kiera Knightly and Colin Firth, our badass moms, "Keep Calm and...
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