Finishing strong today with Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) as we dive into the final part of the 2022 adaptation of Persuasion . Topics discussed include: ruching, whether Elliot is a villain, octopus dreams, the Mandela Effect, gelatinous tears, the bunny, Mary in therapy, Mrs. Clay's happy ending, and the NON-FLASHBACK! Cast and Crew of Persuasion (2022) Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Old Navy crinkle shirts , Bridgerton , Lizzie McGuire , Fleabag , David Lynch , Marianne Afertoft , ...
Jul 01, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 23
We're joined again today by Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) to discuss this...movie? Topics discussed include: what is ART?, which Austen hero Pedro Pascal is playing, peegate, what if the other guy is an okay option, friendzoning, Regency-era bathing suits, rich Americans, Gaydy Russell and her lesbian European tours, and indoor plumbing. Today's episode covers the film through Anne's arrival in Bath. Cast and Crew of Persuasion (2022) Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Claude Debussy , Ma...
Jun 17, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 22
It's the moment you've all been dreading--I mean, waiting for...Persuasion (2022)! We're joined by Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) to discuss this most beloved film and at which point it lost each of us. Today's episode covers the movie through Anne and Mary's Italian chat. Topics discussed include: modernizing Austen's language, flashbacks, thick teardrops, multiracial casting in period pieces, the Fleabag-ification of Anne Elliot, the breakup box, gay Lady Russell (happy Pride!), Mary as Emily...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 21
We're joined again by Izzy from What The Austen ? ( @whattheausten ) to discuss the second half of the 2007 adaptation of Persuasion starring Sally Hawkins and directed by Adrian Shergold. Today's episode covers the film from Lyme through the end of the movie. Topics discussed include the film's opinion on moving on from lost love, the stormy Cobb, blood!!!, snuff, Harville as the ultimate bro, Bath locations, filming in the rain, the male loneliness epidemic, and the Great Bath Marathon of 1814...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 20
We're joined today by Izzy from What The Austen ? ( @whattheausten ) to discuss the first part of the 2007 adaptation of Persuasion starring Sally Hawkins and directed by Adrian Shergold. Today's episode covers the film through Mary's announcement that we're going to Lyme. WARNING: Mansfield Park spoiler 11:10 - 13:25. Topics discussed include the shaky cam, Elizabeth Elliot's outfit repeating, being attracted to daddies as we age, Lady Russell as a sympathetic character, breakup boxes and playl...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 19
We're joined again today by Alice and Kim from Fetch the Smelling Salts (@fetchsmellingsalts) to discuss the final part of the 1995 adaptation of Persuasion starring Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds. Today's episode covers the introduction of Mrs. Smith and Nurse Rooke through the end of the film. Topics discussed include marzipan, on-set murders, Anne and Wentworth TALKING about their past, the alternate ending, Elliot's new ending, the letter, and where Wentworth is going off to at the end of the ...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 18
We're joined again today by Alice and Kim from Fetch the Smelling Salts (@fetchsmellingsalts) to discuss the second part of the 1995 adaptation of Persuasion starring Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds. Today's episode covers the film from Wentworth's introduction through the introduction of the Dowager Viscountess Lady Dalrymple and Baby Dalrymple. Topics discussed include teeth brushing in the Regency Era, how casting can influence storytelling, blond boys, British faces, naturalistic dialogue, the ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 17
We're joined today by Alice and Kim from Fetch the Smelling Salts (@fetchsmellingsalts) to discuss the first part of the 1995 adaptation of Persuasion starring Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds. Today's episode covers the film through the moment the back of Wentworth's head is introduced. Topics discussed include stinky Bath water, hats and bangs, pineapples as a symbol of wealth, our desire for flashbacks, crop burning, puppies, and sibling-in-law relationships. Glossary of People, Places, and Thing...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Today, we're covering Match Me If You Can by Swati Hegde with the author herself, Swati Hegde! We discuss our go-to karaoke songs, matchmaking in modern-day India, grandiose ideas of love, one-star reviews, and adapting Emma to the modern day. Follow Swati on Instagram at @swatihegdeauthor and buy Match Me If You Can at your favorite local bookstore! Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Taylor Swift, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Emma Approved, Indian Matchmaking , Next Episode: Persuasion (1995...
Mar 11, 2025•41 min
We're LIVE at the Ripped Bodice as part of Fishmarket Theatre Company's first ever RomFest! Today (or rather, last March) we're discussing sex in Jane Austen and her influence on romance novels and fanfiction over the years. Check out the Ripped Bodice ( @therippedbodice ) and Fishmarket Theatre Company ( @fishmarket.theatre.co ) Glossary of People, Places, and Things: AO3 , Bridgerton , Succession Next Episode: Match Me If You Can with Swati Hegde Our show art was created by Torrence Browne , a...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Journey back in time with us to November 2023, when we had our first ever live show at Caveat NYC! We hope you enjoy our discussion of Wishbone, bowl cuts, bow ties, and brackets. View the slide deck from our show here . Next Episode: March 2024 Live Show at The Ripped Bodice 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 suppo...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Today, we're covering the original ending of Persuasion, otherwise known as the "Cancelled Chapters." The original Volume 2, Chapter 10 replaces the Chapters 10 and 11 that we ended up with, and the original Chapter 11 is essentially the same as our Chapter 12. The Cancelled Chapters were published posthumously. Anne has just found out Elliot's true nature when she runs into Admiral Croft, who locks her in a room with Wentworth after begging Wentworth to talk to Anne on his behalf. Wentworth rev...
Jan 28, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 15
We made it to the final chapter of Persuasion! Anne and Wentworth face no opposition from Anne's family, Lady Russell admits she was wrong, and Mary takes credit for the match. Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay run off together, and Wentworth helps Mrs. Smith sell her husband's estate in the West Indies. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Moana, Sex and the City, Wuthering Heights, I Will Always Love You, Happier, The One That Got Away, The Good Witch, I Can Do It With A Broken Heart, Cornelia Stree...
Jan 14, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 14
IT'S LETTER DAY! It's 2 PM before the soirée! Anne and Harville discuss women's vs. men's constancy, Wentworth writes Anne a kicker of a letter, and they FINALLY talk about their feelings for each other. Topics discussed include internal panic, Wentworth's attempts to attach himself to Louisa, whether Anne was right to be persuaded by Lady Russell, Wentworth's pride, and whether hazelnuts poop Nutella. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: innoxious (adj.) : having no adverse effect. innocuous. not inj...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 13
The reemergence of the Musgroves, Charles Hayter and Henrietta are getting married, Anne and Wentworth have a CONVERSATION about the PAST, and Elizabeth Elliot invites everyone over for a party. Plus, something is going on with Mrs. Clay and Mr. Elliot. Topics discussed include rogue heirs, pump rooms, and cool logs. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: remonstrance (n) : a forcefully reproachful protest. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Bridgerton , Penelope , But Make It Scary , Nobu , Michae...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 12
WE HAVE A VILLAIN! Today, we learn the identity of Mr. Elliot's mysterious old friend, Molly makes some incorrect predictions, and Mrs. Smith does an absolute takedown of Mr. Elliot. Plus, we delve into why Elliot is anti-Mrs. Clay. Topics discussed include ignoring texts, ghost wives and faked deaths, yet another Charles, the circumstances of Mr. Elliot's marriage, the overindulgences of the gentry, Elliot's insatiability, and Mrs. Clay's elastic mind. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: officious (...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 11
It's the day of the concert! Anne and Wentworth finally get a chance to talk. Anne is CERTAIN that Wentworth loves her, Mr. Elliot makes his intentions clear, Captain Wentworth is JEALOUS, and Molly is shipping Elliot and Anne. Topics discussed include some clarification on marriage rules, the possibility of recovering from a broken heart, whomst Elliot's friend might be, why Elliot's proposal is a surprise, and whether Anne would accept if Wentworth proposed now. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: ...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 10
WE HAVE A PROPOSAL! Louisa and Benwick are in love and the Crofts come to Bath. Who else comes to Bath? WENTWORTH! Anne runs into him in a shop and he offers her his umbrella. Steamy. Plus, she and Lady Russell pass him in the street. Topics discussed include what the heck happened between Wentworth and Louisa, grumpy/sunshine pairings, men in mourning, Gay Street, Mrs. Clay's potential ulterior motives, Elizabeth's shunning of Wentworth, Wentworth's jealousy, well-hung curtains, and our band ki...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In todays chapters, Anne is stressed about Mrs. Clay's relationship with her father, Lady Russell thinks Anne has a potential advantageous match, and Anne skips out on a dinner party. We meet some new characters in the Dalrymples, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Rooke. Topics discussed include street smarts, what sick chambers reveal about humanity, the etymology of the word surname, and Austen's naming conventions. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: cavil (v): make petty or unnecessary objections. crape (n): ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In todays chapters, we travel from Uppercross to Kellynch to Bath. Anne and Lady Russell skirt around the subject of Wentworth, Anne has a potential new suitor, and Christmas happens! Mr. Elliot comes to Bath and is forgiven by his family. Topics discussed include the laundry door, Sir Walter's mirrors, whether Benwick is a good match for Anne in Lady Russell's eyes, the reasons the Elliots are in a great mood, why Mr. Elliot has returned, how everyone in Bath is ugly, bad parents in Austen, and...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This episode is only covering one chapter because this chapter brings the DRAMA. We meet a new man who draws our attention the fact that Anne is hot, Louisa jumps down a flight of stairs and gets a severe concussion, and Wentworth shows that he trusts Anne. Topics discussed include Cape Cod, the way Wentworth came to the rescue for Benwick, Chekhov's Cobb, Joan and the lawn mower, Mary's pettiness, and Anne as Eponine. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: stiles (n) : an arrangement of steps that allo...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Charles Hayter gives up on Henrietta, so she pays him a visit, and Anne overhears a conversation between Louisa and Wentworth. Wentworth takes everyone on a November beach vacation to Lyme and we meet the Harvilles and Captain Benwick. Topics discussed include PUPPIES, anonymity in numbers, Admiral Croft's driving skills or lack thereof, Anne comparing herself to a widower, and how Jane Austen feels about the navy, Glossary of Terms and Phrases: switch (n): a flexible rod which is typically used...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Today, Anne and Wentworth are thrown together in a variety of awkward situations, and we discover a love quadrangle. Topics discussed include the devastation of not being able to read your favorite book again for the first time, military superstitions, Hayter the hater, how much we love the Crofts, an abundance of Charleses, and Anne's deeply held beliefs. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: assizes (n) : a court which formerly sat at intervals in each county of England and Wales to administer the ci...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The authors of Emma of 83rd Street are BACK with Elizabeth of East Hampton ! In this summery modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice , Elizabeth Bennet is an East Hampton townie whose life is thrown into disarray when Manhattanites Will and Charlie settle in for the season. Topics discussed include local vs. tourist vibes, surfing, characters and plot lines that were updated, MLMs, education in Austen, the women's agency, the cameo of all cameos, Jane's fandoms, and sister love stories. Elizabet...
Aug 13, 2024•53 min
In today's chapters, Mary and Charles Musgrove complain to Anne, the Crofts move in to Kellynch Hall, we learn the tale of Poor Richard, Lil C gets injured, and Captain Wentworth comes to visit. Topics discussed include the ranks of British nobility, our high school math classes, internal panic, Wentworth's band of misfit boys, and Wentworth's intentions to marry. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: Gadding (v) : go around from one place to another, in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment. Glossa...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Today, Molly is joined by Amanda Quain, author of Accomplished , Ghosted , and now Dashed , to discuss her brand new book! Dashed is a contemporary sequel to Sense and Sensibility , following Margaret Dashwood as she and her sisters spend 6 weeks together on a cruise ship. Topics discussed include cruising, writing retellings, the Marianne and Brandon question, fake dating, nicknames, and the challenges of writing real places. Dashed is on sale now, so go get your copy from your favorite local b...
Jul 16, 2024•47 min
Today, we learn the story of Anne, Wentworth, and the ultimate persuasion . We also meet the Crofts and the final Elliot sister. Topics discussed include who is at fault for Anne's persuasion, whether Anne was right to break up with Wentworth, exes doing better than you, "the one that got away" trope, Mrs. Clay's romantic ventures, and youngest child syndrome. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: nosegay (n) : a small bunch of flowers, typically one that is sweet-scented. Glossary of People, Places, a...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to season FOUR of Pod and Prejudice! Today, we're diving into Persuasion, starting with the first three chapters. We meet the Elliots, get ready for a trip to Bath, and the navy comes to town. Topics discussed include: family history fans, our first certifiable DADDY, eternal life cults, the tale of William Walter Elliot Esquire, the Elliots' money problems, Elizabeth's gay romance, the Croft family and their connections to the area. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: Engrafted (v) : incorpo...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We have a special treat for you today - our friends at Many Sided Media are releasing an improvised Regency podcast called Bitcherton, and we have a sneak preview of the pilot for our fans. If you like the pilot, pre-save their kickstarter , which is going live on June 13th. PRE-SAVE THE KICKSTARTER Lady Patience Bitcherton has unwed daughters, nosy neighbors, awful country cousins, and now, a body to hide. Will the Bitcherton’s secrets leak onto the pages of Lady Bigg-Withers gossip rag? Or wil...
Jun 04, 2024•47 min
Season 3 finale!!! We're taking all of your questions about all things Emma, Jane Austen, and ourselves as we gear up to start Persuasion! Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Gilmore Girls , Euphoria , Bottoms , Heartstopper , RWRB , The White Lotus , Percy Jackson (The Lightning Thief), How to Get Away With Murder , Bridgerton , The Cruel Prince , Buffy , Percy Jackson (series), Maisie Peters , Renee Rapp , Caroline Polachek , The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo , Girls5eva , Sara Bareilles ,...
Apr 30, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 42
