Pod and Prejudice

The authors of Emma of 83rd Street are BACK with Elizabeth of East Hampton ! In this summery modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice , Elizabeth Bennet is an East Hampton townie whose life is thrown into disarray when Manhattanites Will and Charlie settle in for the season. Topics discussed include local vs. tourist vibes, surfing, characters and plot lines that were updated, MLMs, education in Au...

In today's chapters, Mary and Charles Musgrove complain to Anne, the Crofts move in to Kellynch Hall, we learn the tale of Poor Richard, Lil C gets injured, and Captain Wentworth comes to visit. Topics discussed include the ranks of British nobility, our high school math classes, internal panic, Wentworth's band of misfit boys, and Wentworth's intentions to marry. Glossary of Terms and...

Today, 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 chal...

Today, we learn the story of Anne, Wentworth, and the ultimate persuasion . We also meet the Crofts and the final Elliot sister. Topics discussed include who is at fault for Anne's persuasion, whether Anne was right to break up with Wentworth, exes doing better than you, "the one that got away" trope, Mrs. Clay's romantic ventures, and youngest child syndrome. Glossary of Terms and...

Welcome to season FOUR of Pod and Prejudice! Today, we're diving into Persuasion, starting with the first three chapters. We meet the Elliots, get ready for a trip to Bath, and the navy comes to town. Topics discussed include: family history fans, our first certifiable DADDY, eternal life cults, the tale of William Walter Elliot Esquire, the Elliots' money problems, Elizabeth's gay rom...

We have a special treat for you today - our friends at Many Sided Media are releasing an improvised Regency podcast called Bitcherton, and we have a sneak preview of the pilot for our fans. If you like the pilot, pre-save their kickstarter , which is going live on June 13th. PRE-SAVE THE KICKSTARTER Lady Patience Bitcherton has unwed daughters, nosy neighbors, awful country cousins, and now, a bod...

Season 3 finale!!! We're taking all of your questions about all things Emma, Jane Austen, and ourselves as we gear up to start Persuasion! Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Gilmore Girls , Euphoria , Bottoms , Heartstopper , RWRB , The White Lotus , Percy Jackson (The Lightning Thief), How to Get Away With Murder , Bridgerton , The Cruel Prince , Buffy , Percy Jackson (series), Maisie Pe...

We're talking about Emma Approved again today, this time with Emma herself, Joanna Sotomura! We discuss gatekeeping fandom, early 2000s fashion, Emma's hair color, the revival, and get all sorts of behind the scenes secrets! To see what Joanna's up to, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @joannasotomura. And check out her new show Sunny on Apple TV when it releases! Glossary of Peopl...

APRIL FOOLS, we're releasing an episode on a Monday! 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:  @podandprejudice Twitter:  @podandprejudice Facebook:  Pod and Pre...

Today, we're talking about Emma Approved and, by proxy, the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, with the creator of both shows, Bernie Su. We discuss the inspiration behind the Pemberley Digital cinematic universe, the nitty gritty of adapting Austen, and what this format would look like today. For more from Bernie, follow him at @berniesu on Instagram and LinkedIn, and check out Emma Approved and the Lizz...

We're joined again today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the second half of the 1996 made-for-TV movie  Emma  starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include how young Harriet is, how much we love to hate this Frank Churchill, Emma's dreams, Mrs. Elton's accent, the letter game and Box Hill-gate, the treatment of...

We're joined today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include the chicken thieves as classism, the flaws in Emma's character development, the relaying of the narrative voice, Knightley as dad, and Elton's botched proposal. Glossary of People, Pl...

Jane Austen, but make it GAY. We're joined today by Leigh Douglas (@leighdouglascomedy) to discuss which Austen characters are most queer (including Jane herself), why her works draw a queer audience, and a queer fan casting of Pride and Prejudice. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Show Me Eternity , Wild Nights with Emily (adapted into a 2018 film) , But I'm a Cheerleader , Renee Ra...

Today, we're discussing Emma of 83rd Street today, with none other than the authors themselves, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding! We chat about adapting Austen, their writing process, dating horror stories, and more. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless , goop , Gilmore Girls , Gossip Girl , Gilmore to Say . Follow Audrey and Emily on Instagram at @audrey.and.emily ! Next Episode:...

We're joined today by Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics, But Make It Scary) to discuss the second half of Clueless! Topics discussed include "stems," heavy clambakes, Jane Fairfax as the Gay Agenda, the California freeway, Box Hill-gate, daddy-daughter time, and, of course, not allowing children to participate in multimillion dollar lawsuits. Glossary of People, Places, and Things:  Fire...

We're joined today by Kelly Schubert to discuss the first half of Clueless! Topics discussed include the Step-Sibling Issue, "edgy" humor, Paul Rudd aging like fine wine, things that did NOT age quite so well, and the Christmas tree industry. Glossary of People, Places, and Things:  Marrying Mr. Darcy , Pride and Prejudice (2005) , The Ripped Bodice , The Ringer article , Noxzema , Mea...

Sophie Andrews from Laughing with Lizzie joins us today to discuss the fourth and final episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! It's all happening in this one. Topics discussed include Jane's fatigue, Knightley's flirting, Box Hill-gate, the almost KISS, the death of Mrs. Churchill, Emma and Harriet's matching outfits, and the surprise of the sea. Glossary of People, Places, and Thing...

Zackary Grady of Gay Pride and Prejudice fame joins us today to discuss the third episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include bringing Austen to the masses, direct address, Knightley's boots, the introduction of Augusta, claw hands, spotted dick, and the DANCE. Glossary of People, Places, and Things:  Wishbone , Succession , Atonement , It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ,...

Emily and Lauren from Reclaiming Jane join us today to discuss the second episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include costuming and hair details, fake babies, Christmas at Randalls, joyful Knightley, meeting Frank Churchill, the pianoforte, the Bates/Fairfax family dynamic, and CGI snow. Glossary of People, Places, and Things:  Titanic , Fire Island , The Lizzie Bennet Diaries ,...

Diane and Zan from The Thing About Austen join us to chat about the first episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include the trifecta of tragic children, storytelling through costuming, Emma and Knightley's chemistry, the proposal/rejection of Robbie Martin, and Mr. Woodhouse's scarves. Glossary of People, Places, and Things:  Fire Island , Death Comes to Pemberley , The Liz...

Charlotte aka @chateaubarefoot is BACK to finish off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include the Knightley/Jane duet, alien tentacle porn, girlhood, the sexiest dance scene of all time, Harriet's agency, the nosebleed, and repression. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Mean Girls , birds-of-paradise , Sex Education , Avatar: The Last Airbender , Stranger Things To watch Vin...

Charlotte of @chateaubarefoot fame joins us today to kick off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include butts, Regency underwear, artistic historical inaccuracy, fedora boys, Daddy Weston, and bullet pudding. Glossary of People, Places, and Things:  Vine , Pinocchio , Lovesick , Isobel Waller-Bridge , Love Actually , About Time , Deathly Hallows , The Last Letter from Your Lover , Nic...

Jillian and Yolanda from  The Pemberley Podcast are back to discuss the second half of the 1996 adaptation of Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Topics discussed include the iconic Juliet Stevenson, Box Hill-Gate, pen*s pants, the similarities between Frank and Willoughby, and the loss of the most iconic romantic line in history. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Bend it Like Beckham , Bridgerto...

Today, we're joined by Jillian and Yolanda from The Pemberley Podcast to discuss the first half of the 1996 adaptation of Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Topics discussed include the transitions, Ewan McGregor's wig, dress pinning, and Hot Jane Fairfax. Glossary of People, Places, and Things:  Pride and Prejudice (2005) , The Lizzie Bennet Diaries , Bridgerton , Sonali Dev , Emma (2020), Mu...

Finishing out the book strong!!! Knightley does some matchmaking of his own, we get one more engagement, Harriet's family is revealed, and Emma and Knightley get married! Topics discussed include Robbie and Harriet's engagement, the economics of dating in Jane Austen, and the Great Turkey Robberies of 1812. Study questions: Topics discussed include Robert and Harriet, whether Harriet settl...