
Pod and Prejudice
Becca has read all of Jane Austen's work. Molly literally does not know who Mrs. Bennet is. Together, they venture into Austen's world of romance, biting satire, and class struggles. Like Austen? Interested in a modern take? This is the podcast for you!Produced by Molly BurdickAudio production by Graham CookShow art by Torrence BrowneTranscriptions provided by SpeechDocswww.podandprejudice.comcontact: podandprejudice@gmail.com
Latest episodes

Apr 30, 2024 • 59min
Season 3 Finale Q+A
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, Anais Mitchell, How to Say Babylon, Brit Bennett, Amor Towles, The Broken Earth Series, One of Us is Lying, TJ KluneOur 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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Apr 16, 2024 • 46min
Emma Approved with Joanna Sotomura
We're talking about Emma Approved again today, this time with Emma herself, Joanna Sotomura! We discuss gatekeeping fandom, early 2000s fashion, Emma's hair color, the revival, and get all sorts of behind the scenes secrets!To see what Joanna's up to, follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @joannasotomura. And check out her new show Sunny on Apple TV when it releases! Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Little Miss Austen, Star Wars, Clueless, Clueless: The Musical 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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Apr 1, 2024 • 48min
Pod and Pod and Prejudice
APRIL FOOLS, we're releasing an episode on a Monday! 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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 7min
Emma Approved with Bernie Su
Today, we're talking about Emma Approved and, by proxy, the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, with the creator of both shows, Bernie Su. We discuss the inspiration behind the Pemberley Digital cinematic universe, the nitty gritty of adapting Austen, and what this format would look like today. For more from Bernie, follow him at @berniesu on Instagram and LinkedIn, and check out Emma Approved and the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The Social Network, CluelessOur 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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 9min
Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 2) with Vanessa Zoltan
We're joined again today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the second half of the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include how young Harriet is, how much we love to hate this Frank Churchill, Emma's dreams, Mrs. Elton's accent, the letter game and Box Hill-gate, the treatment of the servants and MURDER.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The Sixth Sense, Jasper Cullen, David Hasselhoff, While You Were SleepingCheck out the newest season of Vanessa's podcast, Hot & Bothered, where she's learning to critically watch romantic comedies, starting with a close look at How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! And while you're at it, check out The Real Question and Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. To find Vanessa and all her projects on socials, follow her on Instagram at @vanessamzoltan.Vanessa is also leading a pilgrimage to Bath for a five-day trip dedicated to Northanger Abbey, where pilgrims will examine Austen’s sparkling satire on Gothic fiction through the theme of doubt in classes led by Margaret H. Willison. The trip will consist of yummy food, beautiful housing at a boutique hotel, museum tours and private walking tours in a gorgeous city that features heavily in Austen’s life and writing.To claim your spot on the Northanger Abbey trip head to readingandwalkingwith.com/northanger-abbey-2024.Cast and Crew of Emma (1996)Next Episode: Emma ApprovedPod and Prejudice: LIVE! is coming to the Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY as part of Fishmarket Theatre Company's first ever Romance Festival. Make a trip out of it and check out all the other events happening that weekend! Buy tickets for our live show HERE! In person and livestream available, and patrons get 15% off!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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Feb 20, 2024 • 59min
Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 1) with Vanessa Zoltan
We're joined today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Emma starring Kate Beckinsale! Topics discussed include the chicken thieves as classism, the flaws in Emma's character development, the relaying of the narrative voice, Knightley as dad, and Elton's botched proposal.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless (The Musical), KT Tunstall, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Bachelor, Sex Education, Rogue OneCheck out the newest season of Vanessa's podcast, Hot & Bothered, where she's learning to critically watch romantic comedies, starting with a close look at How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! And while you're at it, check out The Real Question and Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. To find Vanessa and all her projects on socials, follow her on Instagram at @vanessamzoltan.Vanessa is also leading a pilgrimage to Bath for a five-day trip dedicated to Northanger Abbey, where pilgrims will examine Austen’s sparkling satire on Gothic fiction through the theme of doubt in classes let by Margaret H. Willison. The trip will consist of yummy food, beautiful housing at a boutique hotel, museum tours and private walking tours in a gorgeous city that features heavily in Austen’s life and writing.To claim your spot on the Northanger Abbey trip head to readingandwalkingwith.com/northanger-abbey-2024.Cast and Crew of Emma (1996)Next Episode: Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 2)Pod and Prejudice: LIVE! is coming to the Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY as part of Fishmarket Theatre Company's first ever Romance Festival. Make a trip out of it and check out all the other events happening that weekend! Buy tickets for our live show HERE! In person and livestream available, and patrons get 15% off!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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Feb 6, 2024 • 54min
Making Austen Queer with Leigh Douglas
Jane Austen, but make it GAY. We're joined today by Leigh Douglas (@leighdouglascomedy) to discuss which Austen characters are most queer (including Jane herself), why her works draw a queer audience, and a queer fan casting of Pride and Prejudice.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Show Me Eternity, Wild Nights with Emily (adapted into a 2018 film), But I'm a Cheerleader, Renee Rapp, The Terrell ShowFor more hilarious content, follow Leigh on Instagram and TikTok at @leighdouglascomedy! If you're in London, check her out at The Queer Comedy Club!Next Episode: Emma (1996) starring Kate BeckinsalePod and Prejudice is sponsored by Apostrophe. Get your first visit for only FIVE DOLLARS when you go to apostrophe.com/whomst and use our code WHOMST at checkout!Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Chapters Tea and Coffee. Go to drinkchapters.com/POD and use our code POD and checkout for 15% off your order.We're going LIVE again! Get your tickets to Pod and Prejudice LIVE! at the Ripped Bodice here. March 9th at 7:15 PM EST. SEE YOU THERE!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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Jan 23, 2024 • 55min
Emma of 83rd Street with Audrey and Emily
Today, we're discussing Emma of 83rd Street today, with none other than the authors themselves, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding! We chat about adapting Austen, their writing process, dating horror stories, and more.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless, goop, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Gilmore to Say.Follow Audrey and Emily on Instagram at @audrey.and.emily!Next Episode: Queerness and AustenPod and Prejudice is sponsored by Apostrophe. Get your first visit for only FIVE DOLLARS when you go to apostrophe.com/whomst and use our code WHOMST at checkout!Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Chapters Tea and Coffee. Go to drinkchapters.com/POD and use our code POD and checkout for 15% off your order.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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 42min
Clueless (Part 2) with Sequoia Simone
We're joined today by Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics, But Make It Scary) to discuss the second half of Clueless! Topics discussed include "stems," heavy clambakes, Jane Fairfax as the Gay Agenda, the California freeway, Box Hill-gate, daddy-daughter time, and, of course, not allowing children to participate in multimillion dollar lawsuits.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Fire Island, Manslaughter Park, Zits, A Goofy Movie, The White Lotus, 2001: A Space Odyssey, I Love Lucy, Schitt's Creek, Legally BlondeTo hear Sequoia read ridiculous Harry Potter fanfic, check out Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them. To hear her make rom-coms terrifying, check out But Make It Scary. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @sequoiasimone.Cast and Crew of CluelessNext Episode: Emma of 83rd StreetOur 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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 31min
Clueless (Part 1) with Kelly Schubert
We're joined today by Kelly Schubert to discuss the first half of Clueless! Topics discussed include the Step-Sibling Issue, "edgy" humor, Paul Rudd aging like fine wine, things that did NOT age quite so well, and the Christmas tree industry.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Marrying Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Ripped Bodice, The Ringer article, Noxzema, Mean Girls (2024), Rat Race, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Spirited, Marvin the Martian, Pippi Longstocking, ScrubsTo hear more of Kelly, you can listen to her make appearances on Potterless and The Newest Olympian. If you want to find Kelly on social media, follow her on Twitter at @voteformekellyb. If you're a BTS ARMY member, check out her Etsy shop at MagicShopPatches.Cast and Crew of CluelessNext Episode: Clueless (Part 2)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 support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216