Pod and Prejudice

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 People, Places, and Things: Little Miss A...

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!

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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 Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube.

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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 the servants and MURDER.

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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, Places, and Things: Clueless (The Musi...

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 Rapp, The Terrell Show

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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: Queerness and Austen

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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 Island, Manslaughter Park, Zits, A Go...

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, Mean Girls (2024), Rat Race, Ghosts of Girlfr...

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 Things: The peacock Pride and Prejudice, ...

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, Sleepytime Tea, Caroline's dress, F...

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, Dan Stevens, Love Actually, Chris Evans,...

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 Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Hattie Morahan, Wiv...

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

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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, Nick Miller, Luke Danes, Barbie, Madeline, The H...

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, Bridgerton, Little Women, Baz Luhrmann's Ro...

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), Muriel's Wedding, Barbie, Berries and C...

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 settled, Emma and Harriet's friendshi...

THE PENULTIMATE BOOK EPISODE! Emma and Jane officially become friends, Mrs. Weston has her baby, Knightley tells his brother about him and Emma, and Emma tells her dad. Topics discussed include regency era obstetrics, Mrs. Elton's smugness, jacks, and the age gap.

Study questions: Topics discussed include the shifting dynamics between the characters, Mrs. Elton's behavior, Emma and Jane's friendship, Knightley's love...