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Nov 1, 2022 • 54min

Emma Chapters 11-12

In chapters 11 and 12 of Emma, Isabella and John Knightley come to visit, we witness the battle of Wingfield v. Perry, and Emma and Knightley try to keep the peace. Topics discussed include gruel, mostly, and the mystery of Jane Fairfax.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the purpose of John and Isabella, what we've learned about Emma, why Knightley forgives Emma and how they operate together in the story, and the Churchills.Funniest Quote: "And for a little while she hoped he would not talk of it, and that a silent rumination might suffice to restore him to the relish of his own smooth gruel."Questions Moving Forward: Why do people hate the Churchills? Will Frank come to visit? What's up with Harriet and Elton?Who Wins the Chapters? Emma and KnightleyGlossary of Terms and Phrases:forbearance (n): patient self-control; restraint and tolerancephilippic (n): a bitter attack or denunciationGlossary of People, Places, and Things: Gilmore Girls, Celine Dion, Goldilocks, Fiddler on the Roof, Aladdin, Mean GirlsNext Episode: Chapters 13-14Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Athletic Greens. To get a full year's supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1, head on over to athleticgreens.com/WHOMST.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
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Oct 18, 2022 • 1h

Emma Chapters 9-10

In this week's episode, discussing chapters 9 and 10 of Emma, Elton writes a poem, Emma and Harriet visit a poor family, and Emma ties her shoes a bunch. Topics discussed include book club, Molly's new CROOSH, potential ace representation, and inklings of Jane Fairfax.Study Questions: Topics discussed include Elton's poem, Harriet's change of heart, Emma's relationship with her dad, Elton's motives, Emma's marriage monologue, Jane Fairfax, and Molly's qualm with Emma.Funniest Quote: "The course of true love never did run smooth. A Hartfield edition of Shakespeare would have a long note on that passage." OR "Emma was very compassionate; and the distresses of the poor were as sure of relief from her personal attention and kindness, her counsel and her patience, as from her purse."Questions Moving Forward: Who does Elton like? Is Mr. Martin coming back? Who is Jane Fairfax?Who Wins the Chapters? Emma!Glossary of Terms and Phrases:crisis (n): a time when a difficult or important decision must be madeGlossary of People, Places, and Things: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Perry the Platypus, The Great Believers, The Power of Geography, The Great British Baking Show, Chopped, TJ Klune, Gilmore GirlsNext Episode: Chapters 11-12Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Athletic Greens. To get a full year's supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1, head on over to athleticgreens.com/WHOMST.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
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Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 9min

Emma Chapters 6-8

Today, we're discussing the hooplah chapters (6-8). Harriet sits for her portrait, we get our first proposal, and Emma and Knightley go head to head. Topics discussed include Emma the Instagram boyfriend, cross stitching, the class dynamics of Emma and Harriet's relationship, the meaning of "natural daughter," and Elton's prospects.Study Questions: Topics discussed include what we've learned about our three men, Knightley and Emma's argument, being team Robbiet, Knightley's evaluation of Harriet, the narration of the story, and what we think of Emma.Funniest Quote: “It is very pretty,” said Mr. Woodhouse. “So prettily done! Just as your drawings always are, my dear. I do not know any body who draws so well as you do. The only thing I do not thoroughly like is, that she seems to be sitting out of doors, with only a little shawl over her shoulders—and it makes one think she must catch cold.”Questions Moving Forward: Are Knightley and Emma in a fight? Will Mr. Martin try again? Who does Elton like? Does Harriet like Elton?Who Wins the Chapters? Mr. KnightleyGlossary of Terms and Phrases:canvassing (v): question (someone) in order to ascertain their opinion.cockade (n): a rosette or knot of ribbons worn in a hat as a badge of office or party, or as part of a livery.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Never Have I Ever, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Gilmore Girls, Avatar: The Last AirbenderNext Episode: Chapters 9-10Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Athletic Greens. To get a full year's supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1, head on over to athleticgreens.com/WHOMST.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
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Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 3min

Emma Chapters 4-5

In today's episode, we chat about chapters 4 and 5 of Emma. We learn more about Harriet and the Martins, Emma sees a potential match, and we hear Knightley and Mrs. Weston's opinions about Emma. Topics discussed include Harriet's CROOSH, Emma's classism, reading habits, and attractiveness.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the Economics of Friendship in Jane Austen, Robert Martin's thirst for Harriet, Emma's response to said thirst, Knightley's perception of Emma, our opinions on Mr. Elton, and Emma's marriage prospects.What do we think of Emma? She's a snob.Funniest Quote: “Oh! you would rather talk of her person than her mind, would you? Very well; I shall not attempt to deny Emma’s being pretty.”Questions Moving Forward: What are the Westons' designs for Emma? Who is Mr. Elton?Who wins the chapters? Mr. KnightleyGlossary of Terms and Phrases:fastidious (adj.): very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detailthot (slang): that hoe over thereGlossary of People, Places, and Things: Parks and Recreation, Abbott Elementary, Into the Woods, Luke DanesNext Episode: Chapters 6-8Pod and Prejudice is sponsored by Athletic Greens. To get a full year's supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1, head on over to athleticgreens.com/WHOMST.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
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Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 10min

Emma Chapters 1-3

Join us as we embark on our Emma journey, starting with the first three chapters! Miss Taylor gets married, Emma claims to be an expert matchmaker, we learn Mr. Weston's backstory, and we meet several members of Highbury.Topics discussed include regency era class structure, how Emma is different from other Austen novels, Emma as a standup comic, Mr. Woodhouse as a relatable king, Keira Knightley in drag, mizzling, and power dynamics in relationships.Study Questions: Topics discussed include the introduction of Highbury, the tone of the story, our opinions of Emma so far and how she is different from our other heroines, predictions for Frank, and thoughts about HarrietFunniest Quote: “How often we shall be going to see them, and they coming to see us!—We shall be always meeting! We must begin; we must go and pay wedding visit very soon. / My dear, how am I to get so far? Randalls is such a distance. I could not walk half so far. / No, papa, nobody thought of your walking. We must go in the carriage, to be sure. / The carriage! But James will not like to put the horses to for such a little way;—and where are the poor horses to be while we are paying our visit?”Questions Moving Forward: Who is Harriet's family?Who wins the chapters? Mrs. WestonGlossary of Terms and Phrases:alloy (v): to debase by mixing with something inferiorchilblains (n): like frostbite, but itchyunexceptionable (adj): not open to objectionvaletudinarian (n): a person who is unduly anxious about their healthNext Episode: Chapters 4 + 5Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Clueless, Bridget Jones's Diary, Keira Knightley, Tangled, Funny Girl, Bridgerton, Tilda Swinton, Gwenyth Paltrow, Judi Dench, Heathers, Mean Girls, Popular, AccomplishedOur 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://podandprejudice.dashery.com/
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Aug 23, 2022 • 54min

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries with Ashley Clements

We're joined today by Ashley Clements, the actress who portrayed Lizzie Bennet in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. We talk about Austen adaptations, the making of LBD, and the importance of female friendship to the story. Plus, we talk about the Look Back Diaries and reflecting on LBD after all these years.To watch The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, check it out here.To follow along with The Look Back Diaries, check it out on Ashley's YouTube channel.For more of Ashley's work, check out her Instagram and Twitter at @theashleyclem.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 our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216
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Aug 16, 2022 • 2min

Season 3 Announcement

Molly's been clueless about Emma until now. Join us for season 3 of Pod and Prejudice as Becca guides Molly through Emma, starting with the first three chapters. Episode 1 drops Tuesday, September 6.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 our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216
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Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 17min

Fire Island with Cruising Podcast

Today we're talking about the highly requested Fire Island with Rachel, Jen, and Sarah, the creators of Cruising Podcast. Topics discussed include the Economics of Dating in Jane Austen, the importance of queering Austen, and sunsets.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Heartstopper, Hacks, Dickinson, Euphoria, The Charm Offensive, The House in the Cerulean Sea, How to Get Away With Murder, Las Culturistas, Love, Simon, Legally Blonde, The Happiest Season, Written in the Stars, Little Shop Tiny Desk Performance, Hanna RosinCast and Crew of Fire IslandTo hear more from Rachel, Jen, and Sarah, check out Cruising Podcast at www.cruisingpod.com or follow them on social media at @cruisingpod.We're sponsored this week by Apostrophe. Head on over to apostrophe.com/whomst and click Begin Visit, then use our code WHOMST at sign up and get $15 off your first visit.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 our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216
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Jul 26, 2022 • 45min

Accomplished with Amanda Quain

We're joined today by author Amanda Quain to discuss her BRAND NEW novel, Accomplished. We talk about modernizing Austen, Tumblr, Neopets, and which marching band players are the friendliest. Accomplished is available for purchase TODAY, July 26th, 2022!Buy Accomplished HERE (One More Page Books) or HERE (bookshop.org)!For more of Amanda's takes, follow her on all social media at @quainiac.We're sponsored this week by Apostrophe. Head on over to apostrophe.com/whomst and click Begin Visit, then use our code WHOMST at sign up and get $15 off your first visit.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 our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216
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Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 13min

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies with Mike Schubert

We're thrilled to be joined today by retuning guest, Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian, Horse, Meddling Adults, Modern Muckraker) to discuss Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!Glossary of People, Places, and Things: High School Musical, Shaun of the Dead, Warm Bodies, The Walking Dead, I Am Legend, Left 4 Dead, The Walking Dead Telltale Game, Skyrim, Shaun the Sheep, Little Monsters, Little Monsters, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Game of Thrones, Katherine KellgrenCheck out all of Mike's work at schub.es or look him up on Twitter and Instagram at @schubes17.We're sponsored this week by Apostrophe. Head on over to apostrophe.com/whomst and click Begin Visit, then use our code WHOMST at sign up and get $15 off your first visit.Read Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesCast and Crew of Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesOur 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 our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216

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