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.JASANZ is doing a digital print of S&...
Emma begins her meddling, we are unimpressed. Things that suck:- power dynamics- public proposals- EmmaJASANZ is doing a digital print of S&S - learn more or be involved here.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on Yo...
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.JASANZ is doing a digital print of S&S - learn more or be involved here...
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...
Rachel and I discuss:- Why is the opening line not as famous as P&P?- The impact of Emma’s upbringing and family dynamics on her personality- What the Knightley's future sex life will look likeRachel introduces us to the “Pilious panic” and why s...
Rachel is a book seller at Unity Books and quite possibly as obsessed with Austen as I am! She'll be joining me this season to discuss Emma.Rachel mentions The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Also check out the 10 year re-watch with star Ashley Clements.JASAN...