by The Thing About Austen
The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.
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March 26, 2025
<p>Harriet has been talking a lot about this nice guy she met, which means that Emma has questions. In addition to Robert Martin's blood type, school transcripts, and tax returns, she would obviously like to know about his reading tastes and preferences.</p> <p>This episode, we're flipping through the pages of Elegant Extracts. </p> <p>You can find us online at <a href="https://www.thethingaboutausten.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thethingaboutausten.com</a> and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop" rel="nofollow">https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop</a> to check out our podcast related merch.</p>
February 28, 2025
<p>Fanny's brother is headed back to sea, and Lady Bertram has a request (or two) for him. Poet and arts educator Laboni Islam joins us for this episode as we discuss Lady Bertram and her requested shawl(s). In addition to delving into the history and context surrounding these shawls, Laboni also shares details of her related project from her time as a Reimagine Resident at Jane Austen's House. </p> <p>Thank you so much to Laboni for joining us for this episode! You can find Laboni's poetry project here: <a href="https://janeaustens.house/creatives-in-residence/muslin-shawl-a-possible-history" rel="nofollow">https://janeaustens.house/creatives-in-residence/muslin-shawl-a-possible-history</a> and learn more about her other work here: <a href="https://www.laboniislam.ca/" rel="nofollow">https://www.laboniislam.ca/</a></p> <p>You can find us online at <a href="https://www.thethingaboutausten.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thethingaboutausten.com</a> and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop" rel="nofollow">https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop</a> to check out our podcast related merch.</p>
January 27, 2025
<p>Lizzy is officially engaged, and Mrs. Bennet has pound signs for eyes. Grab your marriage settlement and your preferred negotiator, because this episode we're getting into the history and purpose of pin-money. </p> <p>You can find us online at <a href="https://www.thethingaboutausten.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thethingaboutausten.com</a> and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop" rel="nofollow">https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop</a> to check out our podcast related merch.</p>
Not Sorry Productions
Emily Davis-Hale & Lauren Wethers
Jane Austen Society of North America
Molly Burdick
Izzy Meakin
Caroline Crampton
Jo Andrews
All About Agatha (Christie)
Helen Zaltzman
Novel Pairings
Harriet and Ellen
Backlisted
Natalie Grueninger
Melissa & Dave
iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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