For our first deep-dive into How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days , we wanted to look at the history of the rom-com genre. To help us dig into it, we called up the incredible Kathleen Karlyn, the founding director of the Cinema Studies program at University of Oregon and author of The Unruly Woman: Gender and the Genres of Laughter . We wanted to know: Where does the history of the rom-com start? What do people mean when they say something is a ‘battle of the sexes’ movie? and how do gender norms and id...
Feb 27, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We make Hot & Bothered because we are interested in the way that love stories have impacted our lives and culture. For our fifth season of the show, we’re turning our attention to romantic films. We're starting this season with 10 episodes on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, an iconic film of the early 2000s rom-com oeuvre. It has a perfect yellow dress. It has a karaoke battle. It has Matthew McConaughey on a motorcycle. It’s basically the epitome of everything people consider ‘silly’ about th...
Feb 13, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Hot and Bothered is back for Season 5 with a brand new host! We're thrilled to be joined by Hannah McGregor to help us analyze all our favorite Romance movies. New episodes bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2024•3 min
In August Vanessa and Margaret are taking a trip to Bath to go on long walks, read Northanger Abbey, and talk about questions like: how do I learn when to trust my gut and when to doubt it? Once someone has lost our trust, can confidence ever be restored, and how? In celebration of our trip, we're sharing a conversation from our Patreon archive with Professor Lesley Goodman all about Northanger Abbey. We hope you enjoy, and consider signing up for our pilgrimage ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Jan 29, 2024•32 min
In September of next year, Sanne Vliegenthart is leading our Wuthering Heights pilgrimage to West Yorkshire. In this bonus, hear Vanessa and Sanne talk about Wuthering Heights and the incredible village of Haworth, where the Brontës lived. If you're interested in joining the pilgrimage, you can sign-up at: https://www.readingandwalkingwith.com/wuthering-heights-2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2023•18 min
This week we're sharing another special episode from our Patreon-only Austen mini series! Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison discuss disability representation in the text and why Persuasion is the most mature Austen novel. Check out our patreon to hear more episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2023•24 min
This week we're joined by Nichole Perkins for a special conversation about her first romance novel experience and A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole. Nichole and Vanessa are co-leading an A Duke By Default pilgrimage in Edinburgh, Scotland in May 2024. Learn more (and sign-up) here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2023•21 min
This week we're sharing a special episode of one of our favorite podcasts, Material Girls . Vanessa joins as a guest to discuss Bridgerton the book series and its move into the mainstream through the Shondaland adaptation on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min
While you're waiting for our new season, have you considered revisiting Twilight in Quarantine ? It's the perfect time of year for vampires, werewolves, and angsty teen romance! This week we're re-publishing one of our favorite episodes from book one: Nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2023•20 min
While we're working away on the next season of Hot and Bothered , over on our patreon we're going to be exploring the other Austen books and adaptations! This is our first episode of the patreon exclusive mini-season: a conversation about Emma with one of our favorite Austen scholars, Professor Roxanne Eberle. Next week we'll be discussing the 2020 movie adaption – tune in on Patreon to listen along! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 15, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 40
In our final episode of the season, Vanessa and Lauren return to some of their central questions about Pride and Prejudice , its popularity and its politics. We'll be back in a few months with our next season, but in the meantime we'll be releasing regular bonus episodes on our Patreon . We'd love to have you join the community supporting our work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 25, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 39
For our final adaptation conversation of this season, we're talking to critic and writer Bedatri Choudhury about the film Bride and Prejudice. We explore how the class and gender dynamics of Georgian England transpose into 21st century India and discuss this question: is this a true Bollywood film? Next episode, Vanessa and Lauren are back together to wrap-up the season. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ! Hosted on Ac...
Aug 14, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Curtis Sittenfeld is one of Vanessa's favorite authors and in 2016 she published her own take on Pride and Prejudice, Eligible . Eligible transposes Lizzy and company from 19th century England to modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio. In today's episode, we talk to Curtis about Eligible and the inspiration behind her new book, Romantic Comedy . Join us in two weeks for our discussion of Bride and Prejudice with Bedatri Choudhury! --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd l...
Jul 28, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 37
While we've been making Live from Pemberley , we've been blessed with a brand new Pride and Prejudice adaptation! We originally covered Fire Island when it was first released with guest Tobin Low . But this week, in honor of its recent Emmy nominations, we're revisiting the film with its writer and star Joel Kim Booster. From Joel, we learn about how Austen maps onto gay culture and hear about some of the behind-the-scenes decisions of the movie. Join us in two weeks for our discussion of Eligib...
Jul 14, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Though we've finished our reading of Pride and Prejudice, a true understanding of the text and its cultural impacts wouldn't be complete without a look at its many adaptations. Over the next few months, we'll be looking a few examples and asking the question 'what do these teach us about the original text?' The first episode of this short series is all about Longbourn by Jo Baker, and we were lucky enough to get Jo Baker herself to speak with us about the book. --- Don't spend your daughter's do...
Jun 30, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 35
All ends well in Chapter 61 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss where we leave each character and the true importance of Pemberley. Dr. Claudia Johnson joins us at the end of the episode to discuss comedy and our takeaways from the whole book. Our next episode is June 30th, where we'll be interviewing Jo Baker about her book Longbourn. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Jun 16, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Elizabeth and Darcy spread the news of their engagement in Chapters 59 and 60 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's different reactions and the delicious flirting between Lizzy and Darcy. Dr. Sharon Marcus joins us at the end of the episode to discuss the model of sisterly love. Our next episode is June 16th, covering the final chapter – Chapter 61. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ...
Jun 02, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Mr. Darcy returns to Longbourn to propose (again) in chapters 57 and 58 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss the romance that Austen leaves off the page and the deep self-reflection of these two characters. Dr. Stephanie Paulsell joins us at the end of the episode to discuss her thoughts on the proposal. Our next episode is June 2nd, covering chapters 59 + 60. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ! Hosted o...
May 19, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Lady Catherine makes a visit to Longbourn in Chapter 56 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss how Lizzy wins the argument and whether Lady Catherine is the true villain of the book. Dr. Susan Fraiman joins us at the end of the episode to discuss Lizzy's obstinacy in this chapter. Our next episode is May 19th, covering chapters 57 + 58. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
May 05, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Mr. Bingley finally proposes to Jane in Chapters 53 through 55 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss the cyclical nature of the book, Jane and Bingley's love match, and whether Mr. Bennet has changed at all. Dr. Laura White joins us at the end of the episode to discuss Jane Austen's Anglicanism. Our next episode is May 5th, covering chapter 56. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $2/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ! Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Apr 21, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 30
As a special bonus episode, we're talking to our former host, Julia Argy, about the allure of reality dating shows and her new book The One . Just as many people dismiss romance novels as ‘trashy books’, there are a lot of TV shows geared at women that get dismissed as ‘trashy television.’ You know what we're talking about, shows like The Bachelor, Married at First Sight, Love is Blind. Shows that embrace and reproduce a fantasy about falling in love. In this episode, Vanessa and Julia discuss w...
Apr 18, 2023•21 min
Lydia and Wickham are married and returned to Longbourn in Chapters 51 and 52 of Pride and Prejudice . With new information about how the wedding went down, Vanessa and Lauren re-evaluate Lydia’s power in the situation and discuss Pride and Prejudice as the ultimate fantasy. Dr. Amy Harris joins us at the end of the episode to discuss sibling hierarchy and rivalry in Georgian England. Our next episode is April 21st, covering chapters 53 – 55. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can...
Apr 07, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Nathalie Folkerts, the director of our upcoming summer camp: Calling All Magnificent People. They explore how Nathalie's background in political organizing found a home in building our camp and discuss some of behind-the-scenes dreaming and decision making that's been happening. If you haven't yet signed up for camp, you can do so on our website ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 04, 2023•13 min
There is finally news of Lydia and Wickham in Chapters 49 and 50 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss and debate everyone’s reactions to the news. They tackle again a few favorite topics: Mrs. Bennet’s silliness, Mr. Bennet’s wry detachment, and Jane’s naiveté. Dr. Alexander Wakelam joins us at the end of the episode to teach us about gambling and debt in 18th century England. Our next episode is April 7th, covering chapters 51 + 52. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if y...
Mar 24, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 28
We're in the middle of a Patreon drive here on Hot and Bothered, trying to increase our membership by 200 patrons. One of the wonderful things you can find on our Patreon is bonus interviews and extended interviews with experts! We're making this conversation with the brilliant Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre public so you get a sense of what that perk sounds like. Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre is a historian of modern Britain, Ireland, and British imperialism at Trinity College. She's the author of the wonde...
Mar 17, 2023•17 min
Lizzy and the Gardiners return to Longbourn in Chapters 47 and 48 of Pride and Prejudice . There is no news of Lydia and Wickham yet, but we are reunited with the rest of the Bennets and their theories and stress about the whole situation. Vanessa and Lauren discuss Mr. Bennet’s self-deprecating humor and Mrs. Bennet’s obsession with clothes. Dr. Kimberly A. Hamlin joins us at the end of the episode to teach us about age of consent laws in England and the US. Check out her wonderful book, Free T...
Mar 10, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Darcy and Lizzy’s budding friendship (or is it more?) comes to an abrupt end when Lizzy gets a letter from Jane in Chapter 46 of Pride and Prejudice . Lydia and Wickham have run away together and so Lizzy and the Gardiner’s must leave immediately for Longbourn. Vanessa and Lauren discuss whether this plot point counts as a ‘kidnapping’ and whether marriage to Wickham is the best ending for Lydia. Dr. Ellen Stockstill joins us at the end of the episode to discuss the trope of the ‘fallen woman’ i...
Feb 24, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! We're taking time today to share a short interview with Charyti Reiter, Director of Clinical Services at On The Rise . Over the month of February, we're hoping to raise $10k to support their incredible organization. If you haven't already, please check out our fundraiser . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 14, 2023•17 min
We finally meet Georgiana Darcy in Chapters 44 and 45 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss the awkwardness of the Darcy family and Austen's emerging definition of love as Lizzy begins to fall for Darcy at Pemberley. Dr. Chloe Angyal joins us at the end of the episode to discuss the invention of the enemies to lovers trope and its imprint on more modern romcoms. Be sure to check out her upcoming romance novel, Pas De Don't ! Our next episode is February 24th, covering Chapter 46. -...
Feb 10, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Elizabeth and the Gardiners arrive at Pemberley House in Chapter 43 of Pride and Prejudice . Vanessa and Lauren discuss the picture of benevolent aristocracy painted by Darcy's housekeeper, Mrs. Reynolds. They also discuss Elizabeth’s reaction to Pemberley and to seeing Darcy again. Darrick Borowski joins us at the end of the episode to discuss the architecture and aesthetics of Pemberley. Our next episode is February 10th, covering Chapters 44 + 45. --- Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if...
Jan 27, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 24
