Reclaiming Jane

Let's take a detour through historic Portsmouth with a surprise visitor to the Price household! And what do Mario, Anthony J. Crowley, and Henry Crawford have in common? For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod Email: re...

After a short hiatus (which will be explained, don't worry), we're back! Jump into the balance of Fanny's life with Lauren and Emily while we discuss decision making, household management, and Selling Sunset. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjan...

Welcome to another episode where we wish the theme were less relevant. This week, Lauren and Emily talk about authority with detours into performance, affection, and probably more violence than you'd expect from an Austen podcast. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The History and Evolution of Public Speaking For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimi...

This section's got BDE (Big Debutante Energy). Join Lauren and Emily for an energetic discussion of Fanny's coming out! Also included: balls, typical Fanny anxiety, and some truly inspired matching of characters with the same energy. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Jane Austen in the Ballroom For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com...

There's nothing like a good challenge, right? This week, Lauren and Emily talk about the challenges that our characters face and the ones they've made for themselves. Also included: textile history, trope talks, and inferiority complexes. (We swear this was recorded before season 2 of Bridgerton came out.) Links to topics discussed in this episode: Recreating Dhaka muslin Enemies to lovers For sho...

It's hard to be positive when you're in the middle of a love triangle and the lord of the house comes home and ruins all the theatrical fun. Emily and Lauren try to talk positivity as we cover the mess that is the attempted staging of Lovers' Vows. Also included: what Sir Thomas was really up to in the West Indies, Euphoria, and plenty of pity parties. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Un...

Let's... put on a show? In this section, Emily and Lauren talk about accomplishment as we follow the denizens of Mansfield Park through their preparation for a play. Also included: a new arrival, love triangles, and the scandal of the stage. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The propriety of actresses Representation in media For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our...

Relationships are getting complicated in the next chapters of Mansfield Park ! Lauren and Emily talk about collaboration – or rather, the distinct lack of it. Also included: gaslight/gatekeep/girlboss and a healthy helping of harping on ha-has. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The English landscape garden Elle Woods, ahead of her time For show notes and a full transcript of this episode,...

Welcome to Mansfield Park! In this first episode of Season 3, Emily and Lauren are joined by Diane and Zan of The Thing About Austen to talk about disappointment. Also included: courtships, class divides, and Pirates of the Caribbean .  Links to topics discussed in this episode: Marriage in Regency England The (Almost) Slaveless Caribbean Find The Thing About Austen at their website , Twitter...

It's our first audience participation episode – and our first anniversary! For the last few months, we took suggestions on social media of topics that you wanted us to connect to Jane Austen. How did we do? For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane...

The final episode of the season, in which we drink and we (pretend to) know things. Lauren and Emily discuss their final thoughts on the whole of Pride & Prejudice and throw a healthy amount of shade in the Bennets' direction. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Ins...

At long last... the final section of Pride & Prejudice . Join Lauren and Emily as we discuss how identity is created. Also included: character growth, a whole bunch of letters, and why this book stands out to us. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The Public Universal Friend Identity in the Age of Social Media For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: rec...

As we barrel toward the end of Pride & Prejudice , Lauren and Emily tackle the concept of belonging. Also included: guilty consciences, OTPs/NOTPs, and some musings on how fandom made this podcast happen. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjan...

Things are heating up for the Bennets... In this episode, Lauren and Emily break down what's going on with Lydia and how sacrifice plays into it (or doesn't). Caution is thrown to the wind, tables are turning, and yes we made Squid Game relevant to Jane Austen. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Eloping to Gretna Green What is 'Squid Game' Really About? (show spoilers) For show notes and a...

Philosophy, but make it chaos! Lauren and Emily talk about how truth is constructed and why it's maybe – possibly – probably – fake. Also included: travel plans, siblings, and the nightmares of socially anxious people. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Truth coming out of her well to shame mankind Are We Living in a Computer Simulation? (WARNING for flashing gif upon opening link.) For sh...

In this episode, Lauren and Emily talk about humility and how it manifests – or doesn't – in these chapters. Also included: dictionary definitions, relatable celebrities, and some classic familial embarrassment. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Defining humility The Reign of the "Relatable" Celebrity is Over For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaim...

So, we got hit by a hurricane... In lieu of trying to record a "normal" episode while displaced, we present an impromptu piece of bonus content: Emily's extremely questionable but highly dramatic reading of Mr. Darcy's letter to Elizabeth in Chapter 35. Please enjoy! If you are able, we encourage donating to local organizations assisting with hurricane recovery.  United Houma Nation New Orlea...

Do you, don't you? Lauren and Emily consider the many roles that trust plays in these chapters, from self confidence to shocking betrayal. Also  included: revelations, Aladdin, and how NOT to propose marriage. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Regency guardians Do you trust me?  For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connec...

I don't got friends. I got FAMILY. In this week's episode, Emily and Lauren talk about families we choose and families we don't. Also included: prudent decisions, the Fast & Furious franchise, and a certain Miss Bennet at Rosings Park. Links to topics discussed in this episode:  The Habsburg Jaw Regency-era Family Planning The Best Fast and Furious Family Memes For show notes and a full t...

Who are we to shy away from notoriously expansive (pun intended) topics? Lauren and Emily dive into colonialism. Also included: strategic alliances, Coca-Col(onialism) Freestyle, and Love Island .  Links to topics discussed in this episode: Types of colonialism Desirability politics For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us:...

Absolutely nothing! In this episode, Lauren and Emily talk about wars both literal and metaphorical. Also included: proposals, celebrity feuds, and the mortifying ordeal of (your family) being known. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The Napoleonic Wars Taylor vs. Kanye For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter:...

What makes a friend? Co-hosting BFFs Lauren and Emily look at interpersonal relationships in the Bennetsphere. Also included: Mean Girls , ulterior motives, and George Wickham has entered the chat. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The History of Friendship Why Mean Girls is the perfect teen movie For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.c...

This week, Emily and Lauren discuss masculinity and our leading men. Also included: English nationalism, gendered gazes, and just a splash of High School Musical .  Links to topics discussed in this episode: Masculinity and mental health The female gaze For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Face...

Welcome to a new season and a new book! In this first episode on Pride & Prejudice , hosts Emily and Lauren are joined (and judged) by Molly and Becca, the creators and co-hosts of Pod and Prejudice . Also included: ladylike behavior, special treatment, and teenage phases we'd rather forget. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Gender roles in the 19th century The "not like other girls"...

In the Season 1 finale, Emily and Lauren share their thoughts on Sense & Sensibility as a whole and give its characters some feedback in a new segment, "Advising Austen."  Thanks for joining us this season! We'll be back on June 2 to start Pride & Prejudice .  For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter:...