Escape into Period Pieces

Escape to Prince Edward Island and visit Avonlea with Stephanie and her latest guest, Pileigh Shahinian as they discuss the Netflix TV series "Anne with an E." "Anne with an E" is an adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's beloved book series Anne of Green Gables . It had 3 seasons and ran from 2017-2019. Whether you've watched it or not be prepared for spoilers as Stephanie and Pileigh talk about their l...

Stephanie is back with another Author Spotlight; this time on Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery who is best known for Anne of Green Gables. Come listen to learn more about her life, her professional career(s), love, and legacy she has left behind! References: The Etsy shop (for shirt referenced in the intro): https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxDenDesignShop?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1171836...

It's time to discuss Season 3 Part 2 of Bridgerton. So, light your Bath & Body Works candles and let's dive in! Join Stephanie share her thoughts as well as listeners' thoughts on all things related to episodes 5-8. Thank you to everyone who submitted! *Beware of spoilers* 00:13 Intro & Pacing 8:12 Conflict & Changes from the Book 25:04 What We Liked 33:47 Closing Creators...

The first virtual book club episode is live! Come listen to Stephanie and returning guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray. Enjoy the close analysis as well as the discussion on Claudia Gray's version of Jane Austen's beloved characters and the overall mystery. If you haven't read along, be prepared for spoilers. Thank you to everyone who submi...

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 is out on Netflix now and Stephanie is here to discuss all of her thoughts on these first four episodes. Listen to this episode for the things she liked to those she didn't and predictions for what's ahead for the rest of the season (coming out June 13th!). Beware of spoilers! [Sorry about all the page flipping ASMR...] Thanks for everyone who submitted their tho...

Welcome to this BONUS episode discussing recent Period Drama . Join Stephanie as she discusses some recent Period Piece news from upcoming films and TV series in the works, to surprising renewals and a devastating cancellation. [All films/TV series are listed below!] References: Downton Abbey 3 "My Lady Jane" Prime Video (6/27) "The Gilded Age" Max "Bridgerton" Season...

Come escape into the Yorkshire Dales with us this week as we dive into the Masterpiece Classic "All Creatures Great & Small" starring Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot. Join Stephanie and her guest Drea Mayer discuss their love for this cozy series that will be sure to make you feel good. "All Creatures Great & Small" is set in the 1930s in the beautiful Dales (yes, Engla...

Today's episode is changing it up and discussing books! Come listen to some of Stephanie's favorite historical fiction books, classics, and what she's currently reading. Plus, a surprise for something up and coming for a future episode! Mentioned in this episode: My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan The Gilded Girl by Alyssa C...

We're back with another Jane Austen episode! Pour yourself a cup of hot tea and imagine you're in Hartfield with today's episode analyzing EMMA. (2020) starring Anya Taylor Joy and Johnny Flynn. Join Stephanie and her guest Brian Hicks break down what it is they like about this specific adaptation of Jane Austen's novel as well as briefly discuss some of Austen's other works. H...

In this episode, briefly revisit William Shakespeare's Hamlet before listening to Stephanie discuss the 2018 film Ophelia (starring Daisy Ridley, Naomi Watts, Clive Owen, and George Mackay). Ophelia is a re-imagining of Hamlet through Ophelia's perspective. The film starts with Ophelia (Daisy Ridley) coming to Elsinore Castle as a child with her father and brother. She becomes one of Queen Gertrud...

Join Stephanie and her guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss the PBS Masterpiece Mystery series "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" starring Kate Phillips and Stuart Martin. Set in Victorian London, Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips) wishes to carry on her father's detective agency business while going against what is expected of a woman during this time period. She often goes to an old family...

This past February, Hallmark Channel debuted an original Jane Austen inspired film every Saturday night as a part of "Loveuary." They varied from contemporary people obsessed with Jane Austen to transporting a modern character into one of her novels and a new period adaptation of Sense & Sensibility . Join Stephanie in this episode as she reviews all 4 Hallmark films breaking down ea...

Join Stephanie and her first guest Jordyn Cummings discuss Joe Wright's 2005 film Pride & Prejudice (starring Kiera Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen)! Whether you've seen this film 1,000 times before or not even once, enjoy this lively chat between Stephanie and Jordyn as they reminisce being introduced to Jane Austen, the hype for Pride & Prejudice , and more! Spoiler Alert: This w...

Have you always wanted to learn more about Jane Austen, but didn't know where to start? Come learn about the life of the authoress of Pride & Prejudice (and much more), and see the legacy her writing has had on modern society.

The ins and outs of what the Period Piece Film Genre is all about. Come explore the genre as a whole as well as the four subgenres in a lecture style conversation with Stephanie. There will also be a look to the future for what will be ahead for the podcast! Thanks for being here.

Stephanie Reese welcomes you to her podcast, Escape into Period Pieces. A podcast introducing you to the world of the Period Piece Genre or TV and Films set in the past. Whether you've been a fan of watching these programs for decades or just want to learn more, Stephanie welcomes you to explore more about this genre: why it's so beloved and why you should give them a chance. Hope you come...