As a nod to Christmas we discuss Rachel's Christmas socks (as the Christmas chapter is a couple of chapters away), we discuss visiting the sea for health and forget that we do know one of the middle Knightley children is named George.Documentary ment...

We discuss charity, and how Emma is a woman ahead of her time. 

Rachel and I talk about communication (ha), compare Mr Collins to Mr Elton (again), I attempt to compare Harriet's book to a mix tape, Rachel tells a story about flat earthers and we talk about the different meaning of charade(s).Corrections:Jillian...

Emma and Knightley fight about Harriet (who thankfully doesn't turn up till after they've finished). Rachel and I compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins (again) and decide Miss Bates would make an excellent matchmaker.

Emma begins her meddling, we are unimpressed. Things that suck:- power dynamics- public proposals- Emma

Emma wants Mr Elton to f*ck off so she can paint Harriet's portrait. Rachel and I discuss flirting, situationships, diagnose Emma with ADHD and compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins.

In a chapter where Emma herself does not appear we compare the Westons to the Bingleys, the Woodhouses to the Elliots, Harriet to a dog (again) and weave our own queer fantasies that Mr Knightley is jealous because he's worried Harriet will steal Emm...

Rachel and I talk a lot about Pride and Prejudice for a podcast that is not about that novel. We also discuss Austen's brief engagement, love languages, farm animals, disparage landlords, oh and Emma’s ways of persuading Harriet and /or talking about...

Rachel and I discover that we may in fact be Mr Woodhouse, and discuss - gossip (check out this reel)- Miss Bates comparison to Emma- Mr Woodhouse's social circle compared to the three witches from Macbeth- queer vibes and how neither of us can talk...

Rachel and I discuss the British empire, the structure of the economy and society, what to do when you can’t support your children, mutually supportive relationships, how men are scared of powerful women, and round off the episode by comparing the Fa...