Vanessa Zoltan (Not Sorry Productions, co-host of Hot & Bothered , author of Praying with Jane Eyre ) returns for part 2 of the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: 101 Dalmatians , Clueless , Red Nose Day Actually , Dear Evan Hansen , Jane of Austin , From Prada to Nada For more of Vanessa's work, check out Not Sorry Productions . To buy her book, we recommend supporting local bookstores or buy it on bookshop.org . To go on a Jane Austen pilgrima...
Feb 08, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 22
We are thrilled to be joined by Vanessa Zoltan (Not Sorry Productions, co-host of Hot & Bothered , author of Praying with Jane Eyre ) for our discussion of the first part of Sense and Sensibility (1995). Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Jane of Austin , Austenland , Clueless , Death Comes to Pemberley , Longbourn , The Lizzie Bennet Diaries , The Other Bennet Sister , Committed, Spider-Man 3 , Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters For more of Vanessa's work, check out Not Sorry Produ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 21
SURPRISE! To celebrate the end of Sense and Sensibility (THE NOVEL) we recorded a Q+A bonus episode! We told you to ask us anything, and you DELIVERED with your questions. We're joined by audio producer Graham, who makes an excellent talk show host. ENJOY! Our show art was created by Torrence Browne , and our audio is produced by Graham Cook . For bios, transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com . Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com . To support the show, check out ...
Jan 18, 2022•52 min
THE FINAL BOOK EPISODE OF SEASON 2! In which Molly sheds REAL TEARS. Edward and Elinor get married, we learn how Lucy seduced Robert and screwed over Anne, and the Ferrarses are FINE. We discuss the pros and cons of the end of Marianne's story, and Becca finally convinces Molly to ship Brandianne. Study Questions: Topics discussed include Lucy as a political mastermind, Willoughby's capacity for love, the end of the Ferrari, Colonel Brandon and Marianne, and what makes this ending so happy. Funn...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 20
The PENULTIMATE BOOK EPISODE for Sense and Sensibility! The ladies return to Barton, Marianne grapples with her new understanding of Willoughby, and Mr. Ferrars gets married. We discuss Chekhov, instruments we play, and closure. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: retrench (v) : to reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Three Sisters, The Holiday, Ted Lasso, TJ Klune Study Questions: Topics discussed include Marianne's growth, her and Mrs. ...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Willoughby returns and tells his side of the story, Molly finally comes around to Eddie's side, and Mrs. Dashwood is comes back. Topics discussed include vegan desserts, different ways to love, the parallels between Willoughby and Edward, and the canonically Jewish characters in Austen. Study Questions: Topics discussed include what makes Willoughby's story different from other Austen villains, Edward vs. Willoughby and selfishness vs. selflessness, predictions for Marianne's response, and Brand...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Content warnings: Covid, severe illness, death, miscarriage, and mental health. Correction: the Yellow Fever was in 1793, not 1796! Marianne gets so in her feelings she gets physically ill, and our first real cliffhanger. Topics discussed include hope, Grecian temples, and the friends to lovers trope. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: epicurism (n) : the cultivation of a refined taste, as in food, art, music, etc.; connoisseurship. Glossary of People, Places and Things: When Harry Met Sally , Red (...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 17
HELLO DON'T PANIC we're just dropping in to say happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to acknowledge the stolen Indigenous land you're celebrating on. Also, we aren't releasing an episode next week. Due to some technical issues we're sorting out, we'll be getting you episode 17 (covering chapters 42 and 43 of Sense and Sensibility) on December 7th instead of November 30th. That being said, we WILL still be getting episode 18 to you on December 14th.
Nov 24, 2021•1 min
This is the episode of misunderstandings. Colonel Brandon makes an offer which Mrs. Jennings misconstrues, while Edward gets the wrong idea about Elinor's affections. New Girl spoilers at 16:10!!!!!!! Study Questions: Topics discussed include the sisters' time in London, why Brandon did what he did, the dynamics of Delaford, and the standing of the Ferrars family. Funniest quote: "Mrs. Ferrars is one of the most affectionate mothers in the world." Questions moving forward: Will we get back to Ba...
Nov 16, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 16
THE TRUTH COMES OUT! Edward and Lucy's engagement is revealed to the world at long last, and Elinor FINALLY speaks her mind to Marianne. Topics discussed include sisterhood, second love, gay Edward, a call for Shrek fan art, ladies night with Mrs. Jennings, it's not you it's me. Study Questions: Topics discussed include Edward being disowned, sisterhood and shifting dynamics, the Economics of Dating in Jane Austen, Lucy's endgame Funniest Quote: "She listened to her praise of Lucy with only movi...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 15
IT'S OUR SECOND BIRTHDAY! We released our first episode on October 19, 2019. Absolutely bonkers that we've been doing this for two years. Thank you to ALL of you for joining us on this wild journey. We love you. These are Elinor's most savage chapters. Edward, Lucy, Elinor, and Marianne all end up in a room together, the Dashwoods go to a party, and we meet Robert Ferrars. We debate if Eddie is garbage or compost, discuss sports games, a cappella boys, and finance bros. Study Questions: Topics d...
Oct 19, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to our new podcast, the Jennings Apologists Podcast. Marianne finds out the truth about Willoughby and doesn't take it well, everyone starts shipping Elinor and Colonel Brandon, and we meet Mrs. Ferrars. A mysterious man at the jewelers, the unfortunate return of John and Fanny Dashwood, and Eddie's pickle. Study Questions: Topics discussed include class, Lucy meeting Eddie's family, the Elinor/Brandon ship, Marianne's marriageability, and John and Fanny's return. Funniest Quote: "Elinor...
Oct 05, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 13
It's time to find out WHOMST! In this single chapter episode, Colonel Brandon reveals all about his own past and Willoughby's villainy. Topics discussed include the Brandon-Elinor ship, Colonel Brandon's storytelling, dueling, and Hugh Grant as the cast of Sense and Sensibility. Study Questions: Topics discussed include Brandon's love story, the Economics of Dating for Men in Jane Austen, the stakes in the story, ranting about Willoughby and what his transgressions mean for Marianne. Favorite qu...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We've got NEW MERCH ! Check out our Whomst? desgin, created by Jess of @heartdecobk . Try to count how many times we say b*tt cr*ck in this episode...we can't help it when we're talking about men whose names start with W. In today's episode, we finally find out the truth about Marianne and Willoughby's relationship status. Topics discussed include sisterhood, gaslighting, remedies for a broken heart, The Economics of Dating in Jane Austen, colicky gout, and Elinor's emo moment. Final buttcrack c...
Sep 07, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 11
MEN? The Ghosting of Marianne Dashwood, or Elinor Dashwood is a Goddamn Liar: a new play about chapters 26-28 of Sense and Sensibility, in which we see Willoughby again and he does NOT live up to Marianne's expectations. Topics discussed include the return of Colonel Brandon, stanning Mrs. Jennings and modern plumbing, late-term ghosting, the WEATHER, and the horror version of Sense and Sensibility. Study Questions: Topics discussed include the shift to London, Willoughby's behavior, a theory ab...
Aug 24, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The tea is SPILLED in these chapters. Is this Mean Girls? Is this the CW? Elinor gets in her feelings, she and Lucy have a little chat, and the Dashwoods receive an invitation. Study Questions: Topics discussed include Elinor's response to the Eddie situation, the patriarchy, Lucy's game, and London predictions. Funniest quote: “Oh,” cried Miss Steele, looking significantly round at them, “I dare say Lucy’s beau is quite as modest and pretty behaved as Miss Dashwood’s.” Questions moving forward:...
Aug 10, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We're joined today by Sequoia Simone ( @sassquoia ) to talk about the much awaited Bridget Jones's Diary, starring Renée Zellweger's British accent and the cast of Harry Potter. Topics discussed include aspects of the film that didn't age well, similarities and differences between this loose adaptation and the source material, and Colin Firth. To hear more of Sequoia's work, check out Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them and But Make It Scary . If you want to hear Becca and Molly turn Bridget J...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min
It's all coming together! The day has finally come. Molly has made an ACCURATE PREDICTION! In today's episode, we discuss the Palmers' relationship, we meet Anne and Lucy Steele, and find out--record scratch--EDWARD HAS A SIDE CHICK???? Highlights include regency throuples, Insincerity and Ignorance: the Lost Austen Novel, Elinor being the most relatable character ever, and the origin of the hair. Study Questions: topics discussed include the Palmers, the Steeles vs. the Dashwoods, the Economics...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
It's a big one today! Today we're joined by Hannah K. Chapman and Lauren Burke of Bonnets at Dawn to discuss their book, Why She Wrote: A Graphic History of the Lives, Inspiration, and Influence Behind the Pens of Classic Women Writers. Why She Wrote is a collection of comics and essays detailing the lives of 18 women writers, and is illustrated by Kaley Bales . For more of Hannah and Lauren, check out their podcast, Bonnets at Dawn , which focuses on the lives of women writers from the 18th, 19...
Jun 29, 2021•2 hr 2 min
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! We have MERCH now! We're selling t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, masks, and more over on teepublic.com . And we're having an opening SALE! Everything is 35% off through 6/18. So get your Pod and Prejudice merch today! The full link looks like this: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216 In chapters 18 and 19, Eddie continues to be awkward, there's more weird hair exchanges, and we meet the Palmers. Highlights include Eddie's Fanny tattoo, Eli...
Jun 15, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Pick up your books and let's get started! Marianne wallows, Eddie returns and is super weird about it. Highlights include dead leaves and Becca's weird fantasies. Molly makes some wacky predictions. Study Questions: Molly learns the truth about some of her theories. Other topics include Marianne's mourning, Eddie's coldness, wealth and happiness, and family dynamics. Funniest Quote: “It is not every one who has your passion for dead leaves.” Questions Moving Forward: What's up with Eddie? Where'...
Jun 01, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Molly might like Sense and Sensibility more than she liked Pride and Prejudice...SOMETHING IS AFOOT in these chapters. Colonel Brandon and Willoughby BOTH mysteriously depart for London, and we're left wondering if Marianne and Willoughby are engaged or not. Study Questions: Topics discussed include the great Brandon disappearance, Marianne's visit to Allenham, Willoughby's financial situation, Colonel Brandon's family history, the great Willoughby exit. Funniest quote: "I am afraid that the ple...
May 18, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
PARKS AND REC SPOILERS at 48:14-48:45. Diving into chapters 10-12 of Sense and Sensibility, we discuss why Jane Austen is one of the most prolific romance writers of all time, Willoughby and Marianne's whirlwind romance, Elinor and Colonel Brandon's friendship, and Brandon's dramatic past. Highlights include: Molly's new CROOSH, horse girls, locks of hair as gifts, and Colonel Brandon's first name. Study Questions: topics discussed include the Maroughby flirtation and Elinor's response to it, Wi...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In today's episode covering chapters 7-9, we get to know the Middletons and meet Mrs. Jennings and Colonel Brandon. Colonel Brandon gets a crush on Marianne. Marianne takes a spill and is rescued by someone named Willoughby. Additional topics discussed include cold meat, proper ages for marriage, skinny jeans and side parts, haunted house??????, rain in NYC, and DOGS. Study Questions: Topics discussed include Colonel Brandon and his age difference with Marianne, what's going on with Eddie, Willo...
Apr 20, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Diving back into Sense and Sensibility, chapters 4-6! We numerate Eddie's merits and flaws, the Dashwoods receive an invitation to Barton Cottage, and we travel to the sea! Topics discussed include the economics of dating in Jane Austen, Elinor's self-esteem, cousin adultery (!?), the Dashwoods as the Roses, Russian luggage customs, coastal Connecticut. Study Questions: Team Elward, the sisters' dynamic, seaside vibes, the newfound poverty of the Dashwoods, dinner predictions Funniest Quote: "As...
Apr 06, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We're diving into season 2 with the first 3 chapters of Sense and Sensibility! A Gentleman dies and leaves Norwood Park to his son, who sucks. We meet the family; Elinor, Marianne, Margaret, Mrs. Dashwood, John, Fanny, and Eddie. Topics discussed include: what we know so far, lines of succession, hating John and Fanny Dashwood, capitalism, sibling-in-laws, what Marianne and Elinor are looking for in a husband. Glossary of Terms and Phrases: Alloy (n): a metal made by combining two or more metall...
Mar 23, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This episode of Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Storybrewers Roleplaying. Back their Kickstarter to secure your copy of their award-winning Jane Austen RPG, Good Society. Check out their website at storybrewersroleplaying.com , and follow them on Twitter at @storybrewers . IT'S THE SEASON 1 FINALE, BAYBEE! Robyn Jordan ( @robyn_rambles ) is back in today's episode, covering the absolutely buck wild section of the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. Topics discussed include Rory's boyfriends, Lydia's mar...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We've got Robyn Jordan ( @robyn_rambles ) with us today to give a fresh new perspective on this adaptation, covering post-Proposalgeddon through Pemberley. Topics discussed include the Franklin St. subway mural, Daddy Bennet hot takes, the Bennet family's lifestyle, Community , bug collections, Mary fanfic, Darcy's pride, the Cliffs, the dynamics with the Gardners, Pemberley, the statue garden, horror movie moments, Lizzy finding out Lydia has run off with Wickham, and the Oscar nominations. The...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 36
WE'RE BACK with Wil Williams ( @wilw_writes )! Today, we're discussing part 3 of the film, beginning with Lizzy swinging in a circle and ending after PROPOSALGEDDON. Topics discussed include Scratch Night, more horror movie moments, "people are dying, Kim," Dame Judi Dench, Cats (2019) , the interior design of Rosings, the layout of various churches, the rain scene at long last (!!!!!), Darcy+Wickham=gay? and, of course, the almost-kiss. Winners: Joe Wright, water, the music, and sunrises. The c...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We asked, you voted, and the result? WE'RE READING SENSE AND SENSIBILITY!!!! Don't worry, we still plan to read and watch all the Pride and Prejudice content we've promised you. It'll be scattered throughout the season, so keep your ears peeled! But for now, grab a copy of Sense and Sensibility and read chapters 1-3 to prepare for Episode 1, coming to your podcatchers March 23! Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios, transcripts, and merch...
Feb 02, 2021•5 min
