Pod and Prejudice

This 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....

THE 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 Econo...

IT'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...

Welcome 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 f...

It'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...

We'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, remed...

MEN? 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 Sensib...

The 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,...

We'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, ch...

It'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...

It'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 Laur...

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Pick 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...

Molly 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 s...

PARKS 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 Bran...

In 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 d...

Diving 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 si...

We'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...

This 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 absolutel...

We'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 statu...

WE'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 (!!...

We 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...

WE'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 Juli...

IT'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...

We'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 , th...