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Eyre BudsGoodbye, JaneAs two wonderful years come to an end, Piper and Lillian reflect on what we've learned from Jane Eyre.
Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Happy Jane Eyre reading and watching.
2024-01-081h 20Eyre BudsStuffies For Broccoli: The 1963 Mini Series & Versions We Didn't SeeIn the style of an edgy live-action Disney movie of the 2010s, Lillian and Piper come up with a sympathetic back story for Brocklehurst. He's waaaaay more relatable now. Trust us!
We also discuss the adaptations we didn't get to review, including silent films, radio dramas and plays.
Happy New Year!
2024-01-011h 07Eyre BudsHero or Villain? A Character Study of Edward RochesterMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! When it comes to character studies, we saved the best for last. So, in the spirit of giving, here's our gift to you.
The one. The only. Edward. Fairfax. Rochester.
2023-12-251h 22Eyre BudsJane & Edward (2023): An Interview with Author Melodie EdwardsWe talk to Author Melodie Edwards about her reimagining of Jane and Edward's love story in modern-day Toronto. We talk about what inspired this story, what was easy to adapt, and which plot points were harder to figure out in this new setting.
You can find all of Melodie's work here: https://melodieedwards.com/
Pre-order her next novel reimagining Jane Austin's Persuasion here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704141/once-persuaded-twice-shy-by-melodie-edwards/9780593440797/
2023-12-181h 00Eyre BudsAnalyzing Nature in Jane EyreNature plays such an important role in this novel and we were so excited to talk about it this week. Join us as we explore the poetry, metaphors and themes of the natural world through Charlotte's writing.
2023-12-111h 33Eyre BudsIt's Czech to me: The 1972 Czech Mini SeriesIt's our final foreign language adaptation! Without subtitles to guide us, Piper and Lillian spend a lot of time discussing what-ifs with some of the major story beats.
2023-12-041h 07Eyre BudsPalate Cleanser: A Christmas Carol the 1984 MovieThanksgiving is over which means we're technically allowed to talk about Christmas. So to cleanse our palates, we chose the George C. Scott Christmas Carol! The story is way spookier than Lillian remembered.
2023-11-271h 01Eyre BudsAnd Now a Word from Us Authors! Talking About Each Other's FanficsBack in March, Lillian and Piper read and reviewed a handful of Jane Eyre Fanfiction. They also wrote some of their own.
Selections from each story is read on air, but you can read the full fics here:
Meeting on the Road by Lillian Cotter:
https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/meeting-on-the-road.html
Through Your Eyes by Piper Cleaveland:
https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/through-your-eyes.html
2023-11-2053 minEyre BudsRewatching the 1943 Movie with Guest Patrick CotterOne of the best things about younger siblings is they have to do what you say, like watch Jane Eyre from 1943 and then talk about it with you on your podcast!
This week, Piper and Lillian get a fresh perspective on an old classic, with Lillian's bother, Petrie -I mean- Patrick.
2023-11-131h 02Eyre BudsSeeing the Brontes: To Walk Invisible the 2016 Mini SeriesThis show was as good as everyone said it was.
Also Branwell is Eminem. His forehead is sweaty, knees week, arms are heavy, he has vomit on his sweater already, not-mom's spaghettis. -Ope! There goes gravity!
2023-11-061h 04Eyre BudsHappy Halloween! Discussing the Gothic Elements of Jane EyreHave you been locked in a room where your uncle died? Woken in the middle of the night to find your bed engulfed in flames? Dragged to a foreign country and forced to live in an attic for the rest of your life?
You or your loved ones may be entitled to a gothic settlement.
2023-10-301h 04Eyre BudsDon't Say Macbeth!: The 1856 PlayThe Ingrams perform a comedy of manners, John and Grace are the odd couple, oh, and Jane and Rochester are there too.
2023-10-2356 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: The Corpse Bride 2005It's a beautiful day -it's' a rather nice day- a day for a glorious podcast!
2023-10-161h 01Eyre BudsSteak and Milk: Re-Watching the 1970 MovieGeorge C. Scott is a big, burly man with a soft squishy heart and we love him.
2023-10-091h 10Eyre BudsAdaptions Through the Decades: The Brontes at the BBC (2016)In this week's episode, Lillian swims across the Atlantic with Piper on her back! It's very impressive.
We also talk about a 2016 BBC documentary about the many times the BBC adapted the Brontes work and why. Not as impressive, but still worth talking about.
2023-10-021h 01Eyre BudsSt. John the "Nice Guy": The 1961 Made for TV MovieThis adaptation was recently released from the vault for American audiences, giving Lillian and Piper more fodder for their mania and analysis.
2023-09-251h 02Eyre BudsA "Character Study" of Thornfield HallA gentleman's manor house, a cold and gothic asylum, a place to call home. Thornfield Hall means different things to different people and in this week's episode Lillian and Piper discuss the many faces and personas of this iconic place.
2023-09-181h 05Eyre BudsUpdate for Non-Spotify ListenersThis week's episode is exclusive to Spotify since we re-built the episode through their music + talk platform.
Search Eyre Buds on Spotify to listen to this week's episode.
Or donate $3 to Patreon to listen to the original Master of Thornfield Radio Hour with the full songs:
https://www.patreon.com/eyrebuds
Or listen along with the musical playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7h5UdxC2Roz8jcCJ0AWvUc?si=a8d0b19344f54931
2023-09-1102 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Wuthering Heights 1992We are finally sampling another Brontë's work with Emily Brontë's classic gothic tale, Wuthering Heights. Somethings you need a happily ever after. Sometimes you're glad both of the main characters die in the end. Heathcliff does a great job of making Rochester look like a nice guy in this dramatic tale of two people whose love is causing them pain.
2023-08-211h 06Eyre BudsReader, I Murdered Him: An Interview with Author Betsy CornwellAdele takes center stage in a story about a young woman whose life takes her down a winding path with a very Jane Eyre balance of gothic and romance. Lillian & Piper sit down with Author Betsy Cornwell to talk about the who, what, how, and why of her incredible novel inspired by the characters of Jane Eyre.
2023-08-0748 minEyre BudsLa Casa De Thornfield: The 1971 Spanish SeriesLillian and Piper go back to their roots, reviewing an adaptation of Jane Eyre. This time we're headed to Spain, where the hair is voluminous, the shirts are frilly and 9 random dudes attend your almost-wedding.
2023-07-2456 minEyre BudsDiscussing Theology in Jane Eyre with Professor Elisabeth JayThis week we're graced with the insight of an actual expert in the field of Victorian literature and theology.
An Emeritus Professor at Oxford Brookes University, Professor Jay helps us shed some light on the complicated and beautiful conversation Jane Eyre has with religion, spirituality and death/ the afterlife.
2023-07-1059 minEyre BudsThe Perks of Being a Bronte: Emily the 2022 MoviePiper and Lillian discuss Frances O'Connor's take on the lives of the Brontes, specifically Emily, and the events of her life that inspired her gothic writing.
If you like moody teen dramas AND classic literature, this one's for you.
2023-06-261h 12Eyre BudsFemale Friendships: Helen, Miss Temple, Diana & Mary Rivers Character StudyAn angelic young girl, the only adult who sees children as human, and two friends when Jane needed them most. In our third character study, Lillian & Piper examine how female friendships affect Jane’s growth and how these women are.
2023-06-141h 13Eyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Gentleman Jack 2019Happy Pride Month everyone! To celebrate, we're discussing season one of the HBO series Gentleman Jack, based on the real life story of Anne Lister: an avid journalist, a lover of women and a real "I like to bring my thermometer with me on holiday!" kinda gal.
2023-06-051h 17Eyre BudsRochester Retrospective 2: The Razzies37 Jane Eyre adaptations will enter the ring, but only 5 will emerge triumphant! Along the way, we're ranking roasts, drag, slip-n-falls, and downright wackadoo, out-there adaptation choices. Buckle in, ladies and gentlemen. It's time to Razzie.
2023-05-221h 10Eyre BudsPOV: You Go Out for Bread, And Then...: The 2016 BBC Radio DramaLillian and Piper discuss an audio drama that was recorded for Charlotte Bronte's birthday. It's wonderful and we loved it, but don't tell the IRS...or the NRA... or the IRA for that matter.
2023-05-151h 00Eyre BudsRochester Senpai: The 2015 MangaThis adaptation is not only Kawaii, it's also a wonderfully true adaptation and a great intro to either Jane Eyre for Manga lovers, or Manga for Jane Eyre lovers.
2023-05-081h 07Eyre BudsAnd Now, a Word From the Fans: Reading Jane Eyre FanfictionHollywood directors and multi-billion dollar studios aren't the only ones who get to adapt Jane Eyre, the fans have ideas and stories to tell too! On this week's episode, Lillian and Piper read and discuss three Jane Eyre fanfics.
Read along with us!
Some Enchanted Evening by Winam.
A Mended String by woolyhat.
Flesh of his Flesh by Laurielove. (This fic contains adult content. Rated M for mature.)
2023-05-0155 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: The Count of Monte Cristo 2002"Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next."
On this week's episode, Piper and Lillian discuss one of the most famous stories of betrayal and revenge ever written. There's also romance, hot air balloons and Dumbledore!
2023-04-241h 13Eyre BudsGo West, Young Podcasters! The 2023 Yavapai MusicalEyre Buds reaches a new milestone as Lillian and Piper see their first in-person production of Jane Eyre! We were delighted to receive an invitation to the premier of the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center production of Jane Eyre the Musical. Join us as we recall our journey to the beautiful southwest, where the Jane's are talented, the Rochester's are daring and the music is top notch.
Tickets are currently available from April 21st-23rd. Reserve your seat here!
2023-04-171h 18Eyre BudsFun with Ed and Jane: the 2004 Oddsocks Production"If You Become A Doctor, Folks'll Face You With Dread,If You Become A Dentist, They'll Be Glad When You're Dead,You'll Get A Bigger Hand If You Can Stand On Your Head,Be A Clown, Be A Clown, Be A Clown."
2023-04-1057 minEyre BudsThe Real Housewives of Thornfield: Discussing the "Other Women" of Jane EyreFinding out Rochester keeps Bertha in the attic is a surprise, but what about the other skeletons in his closet? In this week's episode, Piper and Lillian talk about Blanche, Celine, Giacinta and Clara; the role they play in the story, and how they shape our perception of Jane's love interest.
2023-04-031h 15Eyre BudsIt's Not Over 'Til the Crazy Lady Sings: The 2002 OperaLillian and Piper discuss our first opera adaptation. It's also Lillian's first opera ever and she left the experience feeling more like a crying clown than a triumphant Valkyrie. Stay tuned to the end for a special lgbtq round of Jane Eyre fan-casting!
2023-03-2759 minEyre BudsThe Toby Stephens Army: Rewatching the 2006 Mini SeriesIn this week's episode, Lillian and Piper go back to one of our favorite adaptations. Spoiler alert: it still holds up. Though we have more to say about drag and how we really wish Toby would have committed to it and given us his best Lip Sync Battle performance.
2023-03-201h 02Eyre BudsPabst Blue Ribbon Presents: The 1938 Radio DramaSurprisingly, this week's episode about Orson Welles' first radio adaptation of Jane Eyre is rated S for sexy. Because there wasn't much to talk about so we fill the air with another game of Marry, F*ck, Kill, and it gets... a little spicy.
2023-03-1354 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Emma the 2020 MovieRequested by popular demand, Lillian and Piper discuss Jane Austin's classic comedy of manners, Emma, in which a pretty girl who has everything realizes that maybe she doesn't know everything after all.
2023-03-061h 30Eyre BudsJane Eyre Costumes with Victorian Historian LeilaAfter over a year of Bonnet Watch 1847, Lillian and Piper finally get a chance to ask all their fashion questions to someone who knows what they are talking about. Leila, the Victorian Historian, gives us the basics of 50 years of fashion history before breaking down the fashion of three adaptations: 1983 BBC Miniseries, 2006 BBC Miniseries, and 2011 Movie.
Find Leila:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorian.historian/
Linked Tree (including Etsy): https://linktr.ee/victorian.historian
2023-02-271h 23Eyre BudsDiscussing Wide Sargasso SeaThis unofficial prequel to Jane Eyre is Jean Rhys' story of Antonetta Cosway, the woman who will become Bertha, the mad woman in the attic. It's a novel that has become deeply imbedded in the discussion surrounding Jane Eyre and has accumulated its fair share of supporters and haters alike. This week, Lillian and Piper discuss Wide Sargasso Sea and the questions it attempts to answer.
2023-02-201h 20Eyre BudsPoetry in Motion: The Cathy Marston BalletIn theater, when a character's emotion surpasses the power of speech, they must break into song to express themselves. When that's still not enough, they break into dance. Cathy Marston's Ballet adaptation is, "Jane Eyre without words," yet it managed to capture the raw emotion of the story on an entirely different level.
2023-02-1350 minEyre BudsBranwell Sucks, I Guess: The 2006 DocumentaryIt's a rainy Thursday and your lit teacher is out sick, so the substitute wheels in a TV on a library cart and pops in a VHS tape. What are you watching? Why, it's a documentary about the Bronte Sisters, of course! Someone get the lights. And no talking during the movie! There will be a quiz at the end of class.
2023-02-0659 minEyre BudsThe Tiger's Teeth: Reevaluating Mia Wasikowska and Michael FassbenderIn rewatching the 2011 adaptation of Jane Eyre, Piper and Lillian reminisced on why we love this movie, but we also discussed an interesting theory: when you remove concerning yet crucial narrative elements of Jane Eyre to appeal to a wider audience, what do you loose in return?
2023-01-3057 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Belle (2013)Lillian and Piper discuss a movie that deals with big historical issues, incredible declarations of love, and kissing.
2023-01-231h 15Eyre BudsBuongiorno Bertha: The 1957 Italian Mini Series"Non sono un uccello e nessuna rete mi avvolge!"
Lillian and Piper discuss our first Italian adaptation of Jane Eyre, in which there are love triangles and drama galore.
2023-01-161h 05Eyre BudsWhy Jane Eyre? One Year of the Eyre Buds PodcastWhether you relate to Jane, cry for Bertha, or fall in love with Rochester every time you re-read this novel, there are so many reasons why Jane Eyre has continued to capture the attention of its readers for 176 years. In our one-year anniversary episode of Eyre Buds, Piper and Lillian celebrate by discussing some of the story's most prevalent and provocative themes.
2023-01-091h 29Eyre BudsA Dance with the Dead: An Interview with Author Piper CleavelandPiper wrote and published a book and Lillian was kind enough to read it. It's not Jane Eyre related, but it does involve romance, mystery and a man named Edward.
If you'd like to learn more about A Dance with the Dead and get links where you can read it for free, visit https://adancewiththedead.com/
2023-01-0253 minEyre BudsSpecial Announcement from Piper & LillianWe are starting a Patreon! We have loved the last year of making Eyre Buds and want to do even more. Currently, making the podcast is costing us money, so we thought we would come to you, our lovely listeners, to see if you would want to become a bigger part of our journey.
For more details, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyrebuds
Piper's Art: https://piperillustration.wordpress.com/
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3yOylARrwhk
2023-01-0109 minEyre BudsA Very Jane Eyre ChristmasIt's Christmas time at Thornfield and Jane and Rochester have invited the entire cast to join them for an evening of games and merriment! When a blizzard snows them in and the guests can't stand another round of over-the-top charades, Jane suggests they all exchange the gifts they bought for Secret Santa. I wonder what wonderful cadeaux are in store!
2022-12-2648 minEyre BudsThe One with Vincent Price: The 1950 Radio DramaHappy Holidays, everyone! It's a short one this week since today's adaptation was less than 30 minutes long. Don't worry though, if the gypsy scene is your favorite, then there's lots to look forward to.
We were so thrown off by how short this episode was that we completely forgot to rate the adaption. So for those of you who are dying to know where this version ranks in the lineup, here are our scores:
Piper: 4/10 Family Prayers
Lillian: 4/10 Donna Reeds
2022-12-1935 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Meet Me in St. Louis the 1944 MovieFor many (like Piper) Meet Me in St. Louis is a holiday classic, while for others (like Lillian) it's a new movie full of buck wild situations and comical surprises. Regardless of our familiarity going in, watching and discussing this film left us both smiling. I think we can take on 20 men, don't you?
2022-12-121h 02Eyre BudsA Rather Unstable Arsonist: A Character Study for Bertha Antoinetta Mason RochesterWe decided to dedicate our first character analysis to our gurl in the attic: Bertha. This week, Lillian and Piper discuss how Bertha is portrayed in the novel and how her character has been interpreted over many years and adaptations. As is evident by the length of this episode, though her time on the page is brief, Bertha's presence in the novel is impactful, she haunts the story before we truly know her and turns the world upside down once we do.
Bertha's episode from the On Eyre season of the Hot and Bothered Podcast can be f...
2022-12-051h 34Eyre BudsGoing Back to Our Roots: Reevaluating Timmy D and Zelah ClarkeFirst impressions can be wild, as is evident from our dramatic reactions when reviewing our first adaptation of Jane Eyre: the 1983 miniseries. Piper was obsessed, Lillian was disturbed.
With a year's worth of content that we can now use as comparison, we decided to go back to where it all began and see how our takes on this version might have changed from our first gut reactions.
1983 Part 1: Pilot the Dog https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/pilot-the-dog-the-1983-mini-serise-part-one
1983 Part 2: Bertha vs. Quackers https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/quakers-vs-berthas
2022-11-2856 minEyre BudsIn Defense of Michael Jayston - Maxi EpisodeIn which we answer one of this shows most heated questions - is Lillian crazy enough that she should be locked in an attic…Wait, no, it’s - Is Micheal Jayston one of the best Rochester, or one of the worst? The answer might surprise you! (Oh, a cliffhanger, now you have to listen!)
Listen to Our Original 1973 Review Episodes -
A Deeper Conversation: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part One) - https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/podcast-episodes/a-deeper-conversation-the-1973-bbc-mini-series-part-one
My Cousin is a Vampire: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part Two) - https://eyrebuds.weebly...
2022-11-2158 minEyre BudsBreak a Leg! The 2015 National Theater ProductionIn which Piper and Lillian watch one of the most contemporary and creative adaptations of Jane Eyre ever discussed on this podcast. From a grown man playing Pilot the dog, to a haunting and surprisingly contemporary soundtrack, we chat about the unique choices that made this version one of our faves.
2022-11-141h 12Eyre BudsReading the Novel: Chapters 34 through 38Listeners, we finished the novel... And LOVED IT! In this episode, Lillian and Piper discuss the significant themes that make their final stand at the end of this story. The power of vulnerability. The beauty of female strength. The delicate balance between faith and religion and the role they play in how we live our lives.
We've always suspected there's a reason this story has withstood the test of time. Now we know why.
2022-11-071h 16Eyre BudsPalate Cleanser: The Haunted Mansion the 2003 MovieHappy Halloween! To celebrate the spookiest day of the year, Piper and Lillian watch and discuss Disney's The Haunted Mansion. Whether you're looking for a fun, family adventure, or a gothic story of ghostly romance, this movie has a little bit something for everyone.
If you're interested in reading Piper's book, A Dance with the Dead, you can reach out to her @pipercleaveland on Instagram or @PiperArtC on Twitter to inquire about hardcover copies or links where you can read the story online.
2022-10-3154 minEyre BudsBBC (Bertha Broadcasting Corporation): The 1994 Radio DramaThrough radio, everyone has a voice. Jane is breathy, Rochester is screamy, and even Bertha get's a line or two. This version, our first radio adaptation, even gives voice to a new, unseen character: the ghost of Jane's desires. Set your dial to Eyre Buds and snuggle in. This is the Jane Eyre Radio Hour.
2022-10-2657 minEyre BudsPlease Stand ByHi everyone! We had a technical glitch while editing this week's episode so our review of the 1994 radio drama will be up later this week.
Thank you for your patience and continued support!
2022-10-2400 minEyre BudsMr. R: An Interview with Author Tracy NeisThis epic story brings the beloved characters of Jane Eyre to a modern setting where Eddie Rochester, a famous rock star, attempts to balance love and loss with the spirited and passionate women in his life. On this week's episode, we chat with Mr. R's author Tracy Neis about her rock and roll inspirations and personal take on this classic and cautionary tale.
Read more of Tracey's work on Amazon.
Check out her blog and follow her on Facebook.
2022-10-1749 minEyre BudsWestinghouse Presents! The 1952 Made-for-TV MovieWhat happens when an adaptation is almost identical to one we've previously reviewed? We fill the air with silly tangents and lots of chaos! We also forget how to geography and count in this episode so our scores at the end (which were meant for a X/10 scale) end up ranking this version very high with a whopping 4/5 and 3/5. Is it worth such high praise? You'll just have to listen and decide for yourself.
2022-10-1048 minEyre BudsReading the Novel: Chapters 28 through 33Jane goes from a destitute beggar to an independent woman with a significant fortune. On the way she learns a lot about her identity and personal ethics, all while harboring a horniness that just won't quit.
2022-10-0348 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser - Sound of Music 1965When Jane, I mean Maria, goes be Adele's, I mean the Von Trapp children's governess, she falls in love with the master of the house, Mr. Rochester - oops, the Captain. This week we talk about all the ways this, for sure not a Jane Eyre adaptation, sounds oddly familiar.
2022-09-261h 02Eyre BudsLive From Thornfield, It's Saturday Night! The 2004 SNL SketchIn which Piper and Lillian do a very brief review of Jude Law's comical take on Mr. Rochester. We then play a few rounds of Stay or Nay? where we re-watch the Stay Speech from 4 of our favorite adaptions.
Would you stay for these men?
George C. Scott (1970)
Timothy Dalton (1983)
Toby Stephens (2006)
Michael Fassbender (2011)
2022-09-1928 minEyre BudsReading the Novel: Chapter 27Who were we kidding? This chapter deserves its own episode and wow, did we give it our all.
When entire philosophy, ethics, and theology classes can be taught around this one, crucial chapter, Lillian and Piper give their personal takes on the Jane Eyre moment that cemented this novel as a universal classic.
2022-09-121h 22
Care So MuchCosplay with Piper CleavelandCosplay can be an empowering way to express your creative side and express parts of yourself you may otherwise keep hidden. Dressing up as characters you love and sharing that with the world through conventions, photoshoots, or videos on social media. Piper has been doing cosplay for over a decade and shares with us why she still cares so much about it.
Find Piper
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pipercleaveland/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/PiperartC
Devant Art - https://www.deviantart.com/boxjelly1
Eyre Buds Podcast - h...
2022-09-0656 minEyre BudsMini Ep Plus Care So Much Jane Eyre with Charlene DeKalbPiper and Lillian play another round of F***, Marry, Kill with Jane Eyre characters AND our palate cleansers. Then a special episode of a new podcast Lillian started called Care So Much with Guest Charlene DeKalb (episode details below).
Eyre Buds Episode with the first round of Bang, Marry, Kill - https://eyrebuds.weebly.com/episodes/marry-bang-or-kill-jane-eyrehead-the-1982-second-city-tv-sketch
About Care So Much
When I started this podcast, I googled the phrase “Care So Much” and was disappointed to find a bunch of articles on how to care less. If that is what you came...
2022-09-051h 21Eyre BudsBertha-Hur: The 1949 Made-for-TV MovieIn which Lillian and Piper review the first made-for-TV movie Jane Eyre adaptation starring Charlton Heston. Before he rode chariots and parted the Red Sea, he tried and failed to keep his wife upstairs. Bertha's on the loose and we're here for it.
2022-08-291h 00Eyre BudsReluctant Immortals: An Interview with Author Gwendolyn KisteBertha steps into the spotlight in Gwendolyn Kiste's newest novel, Reluctant Immortals. This groovy and gothic tale places Bertha Mason and Lucy Westenra of Bram Stoker's Dracula in Los Angeles, 1967. After years of running, the horrors of their past finally catch up with them, forcing Bertha and Lucy to face the wicked men who made them what they are.
We were delighted to speak with Gwendolyn about her book and to learn more about her process when adapting these classic characters to a more modern setting!
Reluctant Immortals is available August 23, 2022. Find it on Amazon an...
2022-08-2259 minEyre BudsReading the Novel: Chapters 21 Through 26In which Piper and Lillian discuss dreams, proposals, love, lies and heartbreak. Buckle up, listeners, we've reached the heart of the story.
2022-08-151h 35Eyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Sense and Sensibility the 1995 FilmWhether we're discussing love triangles, complicated family connections or the historical accuracy of Jello(tm) molds, there's much to unpack in this beloved Jane Austin Classic.
2022-08-081h 09Eyre BudsThe Phantom of Thornfield: The 2000 Broadway MusicalAll the pent up emotions of Jane Eyre take flight in this Broadway banger of an adaptation. Heart strings are plucked and tempers rise as Lillian and Piper discuss the swoon-worthy serenades and misogynistic missteps of the first (and best) musical version of this classic story.
2022-08-011h 24Eyre BudsReading the Novel: Chapters 15 Through 20Jane single-handedly extinguishes a bed on fire, instantly winning Rochester's heart and our respect. Amidst the chaos of a party, elaborate charades, fortune-telling gypsies, and a savage attack on a visiting stranger, Jane and Rochester still find time to be cute with one another. Whether it's on the stairs or in the garden, sparks are starting to fly.
2022-07-251h 38Eyre BudsQ&A with Jane Eyre: Interview with Alysson HallPiper and Lillian interview Alysson Hall, co-creator and Jane Eyre, in The Autobiography of Jane Eyre web series. She answers questions about the creative process, tells behind-the-scenes stories, and what it was like to bring Jane into 2013.
Unfortunately, the release of Alysson & Nessa's latest project, a music video for Thirteen Goats, was pushed back to August. We will be sure to share the link when it's released. In the meantime, you can find all of Alysson's projects on her new website (alyssonhall.com) and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
2022-07-181h 02Eyre BudsVlogging With Jane: The 2013 YouTube SeriesWhat if Jane Eyre had a camera, access to the internet, and 14.3 thousand YouTube subscribers? This week, Lillian and Piper discuss the pros and cons of adapting this classic story to a modern setting.
Anton Ego's inspiring speech about the nature of a critic and the value of an artist can be found here.
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Eyre BudsOpening the Eyre Buds Time Capsule: The 2020 World Forge PodcastFor this extended holiday weekend, we're going back in time to Piper's first on-air rant about Jane Eyre. This clip was recorded on a special Valentine's Day episode of the World Forge Podcast with Lillian as the shocked guest, Sam as the concerned host and Piper as the mad woman not-yet-in-the-attic.
You can listen to the full World Forge episode here.
2022-07-0424 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Little Women the 1994 and 2019 MoviesIn which we bond over and discuss our shared adoration for the beloved classic, Little Women. Across all adaptations, this is a story that highlights the beauty of familial, romantic and self love. That encourages us to pursue our dreams while always remembering where we came from and the stories that will take us where we wish to go.
2022-06-271h 21Eyre BudsReading the Novel: Chapters Eleven Through FourteenJane has arrived at Thornfield and meets her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. Piper and Lillian roll up our sleeves as we start to analyze character, scrutinize dialogue and speculate about unspoken intensions and desires.
2022-06-201h 14Eyre BudsBertha Goes to Bollywood: Sangdil, the 1952 MovieIn which Piper and Lillian watch their first international adaptation of Jane Eyre. Spoiler alert: we loved it. Sangdil proves that Jane Eyre transcends culture as well as time.
2022-06-131h 06Eyre BudsReading the Novel: Chapters One Through TenArmed with 10 + adaptations under our belt, we decide to (finally) turn to the source material and see what all the hub bub is about concerning this beloved classic novel: Jane Eyre an Autobiography
2022-06-061h 14Eyre BudsTo Sing or Not to Sing: The 2013 MusicalThe beauty and power of musical theater lies in moments when characters, so consumed by their emotions, must break into song just to convey the depth of their feelings... Yeah, this musical doesn't do that. But we do get jazz hands and a song about hell.
2022-05-301h 04Eyre BudsA Rochester Retrospective: Reviewing and Rerating 10 Jane Eyre AdaptationsIn which Lillian and Piper dissect and analyze five crucial aspects of Jane Eyre: The Proposal, The Explanation, Bertha, Rochester and Jane. We look back on the 10 adaptations we've watched so far and rate our worst and best for each category, Academy Awards style.
2022-05-231h 26Eyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Bridgerton the Netflix Original SeriesIn which Lillian fangirls over one of her favorite shows while Piper smiles and nods politely.
We tackle a lot in this episode: discussing sex-positivity in romance and the sexist misconceptions that surround the world's most successful fictional genre, the difference between romance and erotica, why both are meaningful and how anyone who disagrees can fight us in the abandoned K-Mart parking lot.
Read You’re Probably Wrong About the Difference Between Romance & Erotica for more.
2022-05-161h 17Eyre BudsWatch Out Toby: The 1970 Made-for-TV MovieIn which George C. Scott challenges Toby Stephens to a "Who is the sweetest and most sympathetic Rochester?" competition.
2022-05-091h 07Eyre BudsTall, Dark, and Handsome: Jane & Rochester Fan-CastingOops... Piper left town, so we put together this special episode to tide you over until we can watch the 1970 movie adaptation. We imagine a new version of Jane Eyre with our dream Jane & Rochester as we fan cast the lead roles. Maybe if we wish hard enough, someone will make these movies.
2022-05-0221 minEyre BudsA Not-So-Gothic Romance: The 1934 MovieIn which Adelle does mischief, Rochester is an uncle, and Jane smashes things like the incredible hulk.
2022-04-2548 minEyre BudsJaneway Eyre: The 1995 Star Trek Voyager EpisodeIn which Piper and Lillian boldly go into their first Sci-Fi adaptation of Jane Eyre! We also welcome our first guest on the show: Sam, of the World Forge Podcast! Just as the crews of the Val Jean and Voyager come together, so do we to discuss what this classic story looks like when taken to the stars.
2022-04-181h 37Eyre BudsAn Ode to a Soft Boi: The 1996 MovieIn which Lillian and Piper learn that, "the shadows are just as important as the light." We honor the passing of William Hurt by watching his portrayal of a very gentle Mr. Rochester.
2022-04-111h 13Eyre BudsPalate Cleanser: North and South the 2004 BBC Mini SeriesThis romance has everything: labor unions, strikes, dying loved ones and perhaps the softest, most beautiful kiss scene ever filmed. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of this beloved drama.
2022-04-041h 09Eyre BudsCitizen Jane: The 1943 MovieIn which Piper and Lillian discuss the pros and cons of an adaptation that makes significant changes to the plot. If you're a fan of classic cinema, this one is for you.
2022-03-2859 minEyre BudsMarry, Bang, or Kill: Jane Eyrehead the 1982 Second City TV SketchIn which Lillian and Piper watch their first intentionally comedic adaptation. True natures are then revealed in a savage game of Marry, Bang or Kill: Jane Eyre Edition.
2022-03-2147 minEyre BudsMy Cousin is a Vampire: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part Two)In which Piper and Lillian put on their "Team Bertha" shirts and discuss which is better, a tall vampire or a blind man.
2022-03-1450 minEyre BudsA Deeper Conversation: The 1973 BBC Mini Series (Part One)In which Jane and Rochester are given more time to converse and Lillian and Piper dive a bit deeper into the themes of this classic tale.
2022-03-071h 01Eyre BudsThey Tried: The 1957 Made-For-TV MoviePiper and Lillian return to Jane Eyre with an adaptation that cuts out half of the story and all of the animals.
If the host of the party demands that you ignore the man who's just been stabbed, would you keep dancing? Yeah... didn't think so.
2022-02-2848 minEyre BudsPalate Cleanser: Pride and Prejudice The 2005 MoviePiper and Lillian return from their week off with a period romance that isn't Jane Eyre. After four adaptations of, "relax, Jane, it's just bigamy," I think we deserve a movie that makes us incandescently happy.
2022-02-211h 02Eyre BudsRochester's Redemption: The 2006 BBC Mini SeriesIn which Piper and Lillian discuss the importance of color and flashbacks in visual storytelling, and express our love for the first truly sympathetic Rochester we've seen so far.
Thank you Dayna for suggesting we watch the 2006 version! Because of you, Lillian now has a version of Jane Eyre that she genuinely really likes.
You can check out this incredible article highlighting the many portrayals, all of them good, of Pilot the dog called A Pack of Pilots here: https://www.silverpetticoatreview.com/2018/10/24/a-pack-of-pilots/
2022-02-071h 01Eyre BudsHow to Suck at Kissing: The 1997 MovieIn which Piper and Lillian spend a lot of time talking about how bad the kissing was in a movie that otherwise did a pretty good job.
2022-01-3156 minEyre BudsDame Judi Fairfax: The 2011 MovieIn which we proclaim our love for Judi Dench and pay respect to Jane's scene-stealing bonnet.
2022-01-2457 minEyre BudsQuakers Vs. Berthas: The 1983 BBC Mini Series (Part Two)Lillian completes her first watch through of a Jane Eyre adaptation. Now armed with the whole story, we start to ask some really important questions. Are you a Quiet Quaker or a Burning Bertha? Take our quiz to find out!
2022-01-1739 min
Eyre BudsPilot the Dog: The 1983 BBC Mini Series (Part One)Piper drags Lillian into the slowest, saddest introduction to Jane Eyre ever, where an 80's Timothy Dalton as Mr. Rochester and a rarely seen Newfoundland named Pilot are the only silver linings. We can only go up from here...right?
2022-01-0851 min
Dice Tower Theatre presents: Dawn of Dragons - an Audio AdventureS1E3 - Dawn of DragonsDawn of Dragons is a radioplay style retelling of a TTRPG campaign over 5 years of gameplay. Tonight Port L'For has unexpected guests...
GUEST VOICES: Sam Weigel and Piper Cleaveland from the "World Forge" Podcast.
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2019-08-0516 min