Jane Austen Culture Night
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 15 - Filial Disobedience (Northanger Abbey)
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to the end! Henry comes to Fullerton to make sure Catherine got home safe and to explain his father’s poor behavior. Feelings are shared,...
Ep. 14 - An Unexpected Journey (Northanger Abbey)
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine gets unceremoniously dismissed and takes the long journey home to Fullerton. Akina and I reminisce about silk gloves and our mass wedding....
Ep. 13 - A Vain Coquette (Northanger Abbey)
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Apology for this episode being put out VERY late! If you know me in real life, you know we had a major thing happen in our family that put everythin...
Ep. 12 - Not in England! (Northanger Abbey)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cringe factor is high! Catherine cannot stop being a conspiracy theorist and puts her foot all the way in her mouth. Henry gives a patriotic speec...
Ep. 11 - That's Suspicious (Northanger Abbey)
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine makes a mundane discovery, learns to love a hyacinth, and starts to have new suspicions. We have tangents about kitchen gardens and Pennsy...
Ep.10 - Raymour and Flannigan (Northanger Abbey)
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine journey’s to Northanger Abbey where she finds disappointingly normal decore. Henry tells tales tall tales and Catherine gets freaked out b...
Ep. 9 - Abbeys and Tilneys and Bears, Oh my! (Northanger Abbey)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine gets an invitation to Northanger Abbey. Catherine finds out that she has unknowingly encouraged John Thorpe and that he is expecting to prop...
Ep. 8 - On Wednesdays We Get Engaged (Northanger Abbey)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine gets the news that Isabella and James are engaged. John tries to hint his intentions to Catherine that he wants to ask her to marry him, but...
Ep. 7 - Henry Explains it All (Northanger Abbey)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Thorpes try once again to thwart Catherine’s walk with the Tilneys, but Catherine holds out and keeps her promise. Henry instructs Catherine on ...
Ep. 6 - A Casual Kidnapping (Northanger Abbey)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Thorpe tricks Catherine into a carriage ride to Blaise Castle so that she misses the Tilneys when they come to meet her for their walk. We talk a...
Ep. 5 - Would You Rather (Northanger Abbey)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine goes for an unexpected carriage ride. John Thorpe can’t stop talking about his horse. Catherine and Henry dance together at the cotillion....
Ep. 4 - Bitch Eating Crackers (Northanger Abbey)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The siblings episode! James Morland, Catherine’s brother, and John Thorpe, Isabella’s brother (not to be confused with the Olympian Jim Thorpe) sh...
Ep. 3 - Summer Friend (Northanger Abbey)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In these chapters, we get acquainted with Catherine’s new friend, Isabella Thorpe. Laurel gives a detailed summary of The Mysteries of Udolpho by An...
Ep. 2 - No Baths in Bath? (Northanger Abbey)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 2 & 3 of Northanger Abbey! We get the annotated version which has lots of fun footnotes. Catherine meets Henry Tilney, a massive flirt an...
Ep. 1 - A Nice Duck (Northanger Abbey)
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Northanger Abbey was completed in the year 1803 by Jane austen, but was not actually published until 13 years later. At the beginning of the book, A...
Movie Night: Inchon! (1981) w/ Elgen Strait of Falling Out
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very culty movie night! This is a crossover episode with Falling Out with Elgen Strait, a podcast about leaving the Moonies and other cults...
Jane Austen Movie Night: Pride & Prejudice a Latter-Day Comedy (2003)
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! I'm elder Darcy, and I would like to share with you this most amazing film: Pride and Prejudice a Latter-Day Comedy. We're diving into ...
Jane Austen Movie Night: Persuasion (2022)
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Akina has finally watched the new Persuasion movie and we can now scream about it together. On a scale of 1-5 Octopuses, we give it 2 Bunnies. We also...
Ep. 12 - Half Agony, Half Hope (Persuasion)
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last two chapters of Persuasion! We talk about grief, feelings, the agony of sitting through boring performances/speeches, and possibly the b...
Ep. 11 - Mrs. Smith the Spy (Persuasion)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs. Smith has some very hot gossip to share. We learn the truth about Mr. Elliot and his past. The Musgroves have come to Bath and brought most of th...
Bonus: Thank You to All Our Sponsors!
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A little something different today! This is a collection of all of the Ads from season 1: Pride and Prejudice. We'll be back with a full episode next ...
Ep. 10 - The Elegant Stupidity of Private Parties (Persuasion)
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Wentworth is in Bath! Everyone goes to a concert. Mr. Elliot can’t stop talking to Anne and gives a sort of proposal. Wentworth gets cranky....
Ep. 9 - What is She, 40? (Persuasion)
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anne visits an old school friend that, surprise, her family disapproves of. Admiral Croft complains about a painting. Mary gives us the gossip from Ly...
Ep. 8 - A Dreadful Multitude of Ugly Women (Persuasion)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth and Sir Walter give Anne a tour of the house in Bath. Mr. Elliot comes to visit and charms the whole family. Distant cousins of noble rank c...
Ep. 7 - Mirror Mirror...Mirror...Mirror...Mirror (Persuasion)
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane stays with Lady Russel. Louisa is still on the mend. We get to visit Kellynch Hall and spend some time with the Crofts and then have Christmas at...
Ep. 6 - Lyme Aid (Persuasion)
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re off to the seaside! Time for a vacation in Lyme where there will be a mysterious stranger, sad poets, stolen glances, and tragic accidents. An...
Bonus (Repost 2021): The Lizzy Bennet Diaries w/ Cathlene Bell
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurel talks with guest Cathlene Bell about The Lizzy Bennet Diaries, a 2012 web series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. In this episode we talk abo...
Ep. 5 - The Character of a Hazelnut (Persuasion)
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Winter Solstice and Merry Holidays! In this week’s chapters: there are so many people named Charles. There’s a rival for Henrieta’s affect...
Ep. 4 - Are you an Empath or Just Traumatized? (Persuasion)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Wentworth has visited Uppercross and the family is smitten. Mary’s son Charles has an unfortunate accident and Anne is left to nurse him whi...
Ep. 3 - Richard Musgrove is a Dick (Persuasion)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Admiral and Mrs. Croft comes to check out Kellynch Hall. Sir Walter, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Clay head to Bath, while Anne goes to stay with her sister Ma...
Ep. 2 - Stay Away From the Shrubberies (Persuasion)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kellynch Hall is for let! Are Naval men good looking enough to rent this prestigious hall? Anne has a past love who she’s never gotten over. We talk...
Ep 1. Who Wants to Be a Baronet? (Persuasion)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for Persuasion! Come meet the family at Kellych Hall: Sir Walter the Vain, Elizabeth the Petty, Mary the Spoiled, and Anne the Scapegoat. ...
Season 2 Coming Soon!
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New episodes of Jane Austen Culture Night this Fall! In the meantime, come hear our thoughts on the new Netflix adaptation of Persuasion and find out ...
Hot Goth Summer- Jane Eyre Part 2 w/ Abby Sayre
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our two part Jane Eyre episode with Abby Sayre. If you haven’t listened to the first episode, go back and have a listen! There w...
Hot Goth Summer- Jane Eyre Part 1 w/ Abby Sayre
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Jane Austen Podcast will eventually have a crossover Brontë episode... Welcome back! How has your summ...
Ep. 21 - Two Grooms for Two Sisters (Pride and Prejudice)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is it! We’re reading the last four chapters of Pride and Prejudice. There will be squealing, swooning, and lots of quoting directly from the te...
Ep. 20 - No Compliments to Your Mother (Pride and Prejudice)
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lady Catherine makes a surprise visit, is rude to everyone, and makes a shocking demand. Bingley makes a smooth exit. Mr. Bennet relays his correspond...
Ep. 19 - The Boys are Back in Town (Pride and Prejudice)
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bingley and Darcy are back at Netherfield! They come to visit the Bennets and get invited to a dinner party. Sparks fly with Bingley and Jane, and the...
Ep. 18 - Meet the Wickhams (Pride and Prejudice)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wickham comes back to town to hang with the in-laws! Lydia is thrilled with her new title and regales the family with tales of her wedding. Everyone e...
Ep. 17 - Jane is Fluent in Spiritual Bypassing (Pride and Prejudice)
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The news is getting out all over town that Wickham is a cad. Mr. Collins sticks his nose in. Jane’s Janeness is overflowing. The Bennets finally get...
Ep. 16 - Viva Gretna Green (Pride and Prejudice)
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING and CORRECTIONS: In this episode we talk about child marriage in the United States. We mention that it is only banned in 4 states. How...
Ep. 15 - Love Triangles and Fruit Pyramids (Pride and Prejudice)
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darcy brings Georgiana to meet Elizabeth and Bingley soon follows. Bingley tries to slyly ask if Jane has a boyfriend. The Gardiners are the Michael J...
Ep. 14 - MTV Cribs Pemberley Edition (Pride and Prejudice)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Gardiners and Elizabeth visit Pemberley. Mrs. Reynolds gives a tour and extols the many virtues of her employer. Mr. Darcy surprises everyone by c...
Ep. 13 - Lydia Goes Down the Shore (Pride and Prejudice)
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heads up: Content warning for sexual assult and predators…blame Wicham for all of these very serious discussions. Ugh, we hate him. As always feel f...
Ep. 12 - Rev. Jane Austen, True Author of Heaven and Earth (Pride and Prejudice)
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING: Heads up, especially for any UC and ex-moonie listeners: This episode is pretty heavy on the cult content. We have a discussion about...
Ep. 11 - I Love You, I Hate You (Pride and Prejudice)
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s happening! It’s here! The moment you’ve been waiting for. Darcy finally declares his love for Elizabeth and it does NOT GO WELL. Darcy writ...
Ep. 10 - Lady Catherine School of Music (Pride and Prejudice)
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam join the party at Rosings Park. Lizzy plays piano, Fitzwilliam reveals some devastating news, and Elizabeth gets a heada...
Ep. 9 - Darcy Fitzwilliam Darcy (Pride and Prejudice)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzy goes to visit Charlotte and Mr. Collins. We finally meet Lady Catherine De Bourgh and have some awkward dinners. Charlotte shows off her ingenio...
The Lizzy Bennet Diaries w/ Cathlene Bell
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laurel talks with guest Cathlene Bell about The Lizzy Bennet Diaries, a 2012 web series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. In this episode we talk abo...
Ep. 8 - Stupid Men are the Only Ones Worth Knowing (Pride and Prejudice)
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Collins finds a match. Jane gets more bad news. Our favorite Aunt and Uncle come to visit. Laurel imagines an alternate ending for Charlotte and M...
EP. 7 - Get Out of My Library! (Pride and Prejudice)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs. Bennet needs some opium for her nerves (don’t we all). Mr. Collins is still the worst. Elizabeth gets an offer she CAN refuse. What would...
Ep. 6 - The Real Housewives of Hertfordshire (Pride and Prejudice)
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George Wickham tells some tall tales at Aunt Phillip’s party. The white soup is ready to go, which means it’s time for a ball at Netherfield! Who ...
Ep. 5 - In Her Soul a Prostitute (Pride and Prejudice)
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Collins comes to visit and he really hates novels. A handsome stranger gets in a staring contest with Darcy. Mary is an awkward teen. Akina shares...
Yer a Wizard, Darcy!
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two fandoms collide! We’re bringing the sorting hat to Netherfield and sorting all of the characters of Pride and Prejudice into Hogwarts houses. Th...
Ep. 4 - Soup Drunk (Pride and Prejudice)
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HEADS UP, CONTENT WARNING: at minute 41:00 we talk briefly about sexual assault and suicide. If you’d like to skip this part you can come back in at...
Ep. 3 - Lutes are for Hussies (Pride and Prejudice)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an accomplished woman or a basic bonnet? Take this quiz and find out! We’re here to judge you on your manner of walking and your painted tab...
Ep. 2 - Just Give Me Some Rando (Pride and Prejudice)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ALL THE GOSSIP! Everyone is talking about what happened at the ball. Mrs. Bennet ships Jane and Bingley. Lizzy gets revenge on Darcy. Charlotte and Li...
Ep. 1 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Carriage! (Pride and Prejudice)
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Laurel and Akina as we talk about chapters 1-3 of Pride and Prejudice! In this episode you’ll find...single men, currency conversions, women be...
Intro: Meet Laurel and Akina!
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the things that bond us: growing up in the Unification Church, running away at camp, and our love for Jane Austen. Read along with us! W...