The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come... more
Grab your dancing slippers and your shoe-roses because the Netherfield Ball is right around the corner, and the Bennet sisters... more
Emma is trying to paint Harriet's portrait, but it's hard to concentrate with Mr. Elton mouth breathing over her shoulder.... more
Colonel Brandon and Willoughby are about to meet by appointment, and their seconds are ready with all the necessary administrative... more
If Catherine is now riding with Henry after stopping at Petty-France for two hours and there are x number of... more
Fanny Dashwood is offering up her services as a financial advisor and actuary, and John Dashwood is ready to be... more
There's a bit of a brouhaha brewing over at the Sotherton ha-ha, and we've got front row, garden bench seats.... more
Come one, come all! Step right up and witness amazing feats on horseback! This episode we're headed to Astley's Amphitheatre... more
This episode we're closing out the year with a visit to the homey confines of Uppercross Hall. There's a large... more
There's nothing like a refreshing drink of mineral water under the watchful gaze of Beau Nash to get your day... more
Overrun with moles? Worried about this year's crop yields? Thinking about conducting a comprehensive estate survey? We know exactly who... more