Send us a textWe learn more about the future Mrs Elton and their courtship with a segue to Taylor Swift (let me have my special interests)Want to join us in July 2026 to read Persuasion? Fill out the form Support the podcast and hear episodes early o...
Send us a textGossip! Mr Elton is engaged and we discuss Jane Austen's own brief engagementWant to join us in July 2026 to read Persuasion? Fill out the form Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or a...
Send us a textWe tackle the important questions:- Does Austen name characters after herself?- Why is Jane a better heroine than Emma?- Was Austen secretly gay?- Is Emma secretly gay?Want to join us in July 2026 to read Persuasion? Fill out the form S...
Send us a textWe ask the tough questions:- Is Mrs Bates hearing loss simply selective hearing? - Are the Bates scamming their neighbours for free things?We also discuss engineering hacks, the mail and how the story pivots to focus on Jane Fairfax.Wan...
Send us a textWe complain that Frank is a dick, compare him to Fabio; discuss Austen’s version of “if he wanted to, he would” and how Emma and Knightley love to argue-flirt.Want to join us in July 2026 to read Persuasion? Fill out the form Support th...
Send us a textRachel and I tackle such important questions as:why has Emma never seen the sea if she lives on an island?when did Mr Woodhouse last leave Hartfield?why does Mr Elton suck so much?what's the best way to get over an ex?Want to join us in...
Send us a textEmma requires an entire chapter to process Mr Elton's disastrous proposalWant to join us in July 2026 to read Persuasion? Fill out the form Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at he...
Send us a textRachel and I are joined by a canine co-host, my niece, Daisy. We discuss the pains of managing family, politeness and unwanted male attention. Want to join us in July 2026 to read Persuasion? Fill out the form Support the podcast and he...
Send us a textRachel and I discuss the difficulties of being polite and how Mrs Weston may be the best mother figure in Austen. Want to join us in July 2026 to read Persuasion? Fill out the form Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Fi...
Send us a textWe launch into the new year with un/lucky chapter 13, mixed signals, unclear communication, the Victorianisation of Austen, and the secret horror novel at the centre of Emma.We mention Driving Myself HomeWant to join us in July 2026 to...