Pod and Prejudice

Mansfield Park Volume 2 Chapters 11-12

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fanny has the post-party comedown, Edmund and Mary maybe break up, and HENRY CRAWFORD IS IN LOOOOOOVE! Topics discussed include Mr. Wobbles at the par...

Mansfield Park Volume 2 Chapters 9-10

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the day of the ball! Edmund gifts Fanny a SECOND chain, and Fanny decides to get over Edmund just as Edmund starts to doubt his feelings for ...

Mansfield Park Vol. 2 Ch. 7-8

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The families gather for a game night, and shenanigans ensue. Henry pays a visit to Edmund's future home, which sparks some feelings in Fanny and M...

Mansfield Park Volume 2 Chapters 5-6

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise, bitch, bet you thought you'd seen the last of Henry Crawford. Fanny goes to dinner at the parsonage, it's revealed that Edmund will ...

Mansfield Park Volume 2 Chapters 3-4

24 Feb 2026

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Henry is gone, and a gloom falls over the house. Sir Thomas suspects that Maria doesn't want to marry Rushworth, but she marries him anyway. Fanny...

Mansfield Park Volume 2 Chapters 1-2

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

HEATED RIVALRY SPOILERS 4:40-5:00!!!!!Volume 2 starting off uncomfortably with Sir Thomas's return and the shutting down of Mansfield Theatre. Plu...

Mansfield Park Chapters 17-18

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rehearsals continue for Lovers' Vows! The cast starts in-fighting, but Fanny enjoys watching rehearsals...until she ends up in the middle of one.T...

Mansfield Park Chapters 15-16

13 Jan 2026

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Lovers' Vows cast list is up! Fanny is offered the role of a lifetime, which she does NOT want, and Miss Crawford is the only one who comes to her...

Mansfield Park Chapters 13-14

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Theatre kids, rise up! Today we meet John Yates and the young people decide to put on a play. Edmund is NOT a fan of this idea. Julia finally gets her...

Mansfield Park Chapters 11-12

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE AUSTEN!!!! Sir Thomas's return looms on the horizon, Mary Crawford tells us how she really feels about Dr. Grant, Fanny gives...

Mansfield Park Chapters 8-10

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gang is headed to Sotherton! We tour the chapel, Mary learns that Edmund is planning to be a clergyman (much to her dismay), and Fanny gets left a...

Are The Bennet Girls Okay? with Emily and Masha Breeze

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode, we're talking with Emily and Masha Breeze about Are The Bennet Girls Okay? by Emily Breeze, an adaptation of Pride ...

Mansfield Park Chapters 6-7

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, things begin to grow in the rice pudding. Mr. Rushworth has the hots for landscaping, Molly gets bitchcrackers for Miss Crawford, and the tides...

Mansfield Park Chapters 3-5

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're talking about chapters 3-5 of Mansfield Park. Mr. Norris is dead! Will Fanny move in with Mrs. Norris? Sir Thomas go...

Mansfield Park Chapters 1-2

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're diving into Mansfield Park in this first episode of season five of Pod and Prejudice. In today's chapters, we're taking it back to t...

Becoming Jane with Hot and Bothered

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, we teamed up with Hot and Bothered and blended our formats for a special crossover episode covering the ...

Anne of Avenue A with Audrey and Emily

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a delight to talk with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding about their newest twist on an Austen novel, Anne of Avenue A, which will hit the shelve...

Season 4 Finale Q+A

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Graham today to answer YOUR questions for our season finale!Topics discussed include our Persuasion dream adaptation, the theme of...

Austenland

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're continuing our summer book club with a discussion of Austenland - both the book by Shannon Hale and the 2013 masterpiece starring Ker...

Miss Austen with Sarah Rose Kearns and Prerna Ramachandra

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Sarah Rose Kearns and Prerna Ramachandra, the creators of the short film Manydown to discuss the PBS miniseries Miss Austen,...

In Defense of Persuasion (2022) with Laughing with Lizzie

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Laughing with Lizzie aka Sophie Andrews to discuss, one last time, Persuasion (2022), but this time with a positive spin. To...

Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're covering Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld! Aside from reading Austen, this is our first ever straight-up book review! Spoiler alert for E...

Persuasion (2022) Part 3 with Sequoia Simone

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finishing strong today with Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) as we dive into the final part of the 2022 adaptation of Persuasion. Topics discussed incl...

Persuasion 2022 (Part 2) with Sequoia Simone

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined again today by Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) to discuss this...movie? Topics discussed include: what is ART?, which Austen hero Ped...

Persuasion (2022) Part 1 with Sequoia Simone

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the moment you've all been dreading--I mean, waiting for...Persuasion (2022)! We're joined by Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) to disc...

Persuasion 2007 (Part 2) with What the Austen?

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined again by Izzy from What The Austen? (@whattheausten) to discuss the second half of the 2007 adaptation of Persuasion starring Sally ...

Persuasion 2007 (Part 1) with What The Austen?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Izzy from What The Austen? (@whattheausten) to discuss the first part of the 2007 adaptation of Persuasion starring Sally Ha...

Persuasion (1995) Part 3 with Fetch the Smelling Salts

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined again today by Alice and Kim from Fetch the Smelling Salts (@fetchsmellingsalts) to discuss the final part of the 1995 adaptation of ...

Persuasion (1995) Part 2 with Fetch the Smelling Salts

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined again today by Alice and Kim from Fetch the Smelling Salts (@fetchsmellingsalts) to discuss the second part of the 1995 adaptation of...

Persuasion (1995) Part 1 with Fetch the Smelling Salts

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Alice and Kim from Fetch the Smelling Salts (@fetchsmellingsalts) to discuss the first part of the 1995 adaptation of Persua...

Match Me If You Can with Swati Hegde

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering Match Me If You Can by Swati Hegde with the author herself, Swati Hegde! We discuss our go-to karaoke songs, matchmaking in ...

Live at the Ripped Bodice

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're LIVE at the Ripped Bodice as part of Fishmarket Theatre Company's first ever RomFest! Today (or rather, last March) we're discussing...

What's the Story, Wishbone? (Live Show at Caveat NYC)

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Journey back in time with us to November 2023, when we had our first ever live show at Caveat NYC! We hope you enjoy our discussion of Wishbone, bowl ...

Persuasion Cancelled Chapters

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the original ending of Persuasion, otherwise known as the "Cancelled Chapters." The original Volume 2, Chapter 10 re...

Persuasion Chapter 24

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We made it to the final chapter of Persuasion! Anne and Wentworth face no opposition from Anne's family, Lady Russell admits she was wrong, and Ma...

Persuasion Chapter 23

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IT'S LETTER DAY! It's 2 PM before the soirée! Anne and Harville discuss women's vs. men's constancy, Wentworth writes Anne a kicker o...

Persuasion Chapter 22

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The reemergence of the Musgroves, Charles Hayter and Henrietta are getting married, Anne and Wentworth have a CONVERSATION about the PAST, and Elizabe...

Persuasion Chapter 21

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE HAVE A VILLAIN! Today, we learn the identity of Mr. Elliot's mysterious old friend, Molly makes some incorrect predictions, and Mrs. Smith does...

Persuasion Chapter 20

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the day of the concert! Anne and Wentworth finally get a chance to talk. Anne is CERTAIN that Wentworth loves her, Mr. Elliot makes his inten...

Persuasion Chapters 18-19

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE HAVE A PROPOSAL! Louisa and Benwick are in love and the Crofts come to Bath. Who else comes to Bath? WENTWORTH! Anne runs into him in a shop and he...

Persuasion Chapters 16-17

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In todays chapters, Anne is stressed about Mrs. Clay's relationship with her father, Lady Russell thinks Anne has a potential advantageous match, ...

Persuasion Chapters 13-15

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In todays chapters, we travel from Uppercross to Kellynch to Bath. Anne and Lady Russell skirt around the subject of Wentworth, Anne has a potential n...

Persuasion Chapter 12

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is only covering one chapter because this chapter brings the DRAMA. We meet a new man who draws our attention the fact that Anne is hot, ...

Persuasion Chapters 10-11

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Hayter gives up on Henrietta, so she pays him a visit, and Anne overhears a conversation between Louisa and Wentworth. Wentworth takes everyon...

Persuasion Chapters 8-9

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Anne and Wentworth are thrown together in a variety of awkward situations, and we discover a love quadrangle. Topics discussed include the deva...

Elizabeth of East Hampton with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The authors of Emma of 83rd Street are BACK with Elizabeth of East Hampton! In this summery modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet ...

Persuasion Chapters 6-7

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's chapters, Mary and Charles Musgrove complain to Anne, the Crofts move in to Kellynch Hall, we learn the tale of Poor Richard, Lil C get...

Dashed by Amanda Quain

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Molly is joined by Amanda Quain, author of Accomplished, Ghosted, and now Dashed, to discuss her brand new book! Dashed is a contemporary seque...

Persuasion Chapters 4-5

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we learn the story of Anne, Wentworth, and the ultimate persuasion. We also meet the Crofts and the final Elliot sister. Topics discussed inclu...

Persuasion Chapters 1-3

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to season FOUR of Pod and Prejudice! Today, we're diving into Persuasion, starting with the first three chapters. We meet the Elliots, get...

Bitcherton: An Improvised Regency Podcast

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special treat for you today - our friends at Many Sided Media are releasing an improvised Regency podcast called Bitcherton, and we have a s...

Season 3 Finale Q+A

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 finale!!! We're taking all of your questions about all things Emma, Jane Austen, and ourselves as we gear up to start Persuasion!Glossary...

Emma Approved with Joanna Sotomura

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking about Emma Approved again today, this time with Emma herself, Joanna Sotomura! We discuss gatekeeping fandom, early 2000s fashion, E...

Pod and Pod and Prejudice

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

APRIL FOOLS, we're releasing an episode on a Monday! Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For ...

Emma Approved with Bernie Su

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're talking about Emma Approved and, by proxy, the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, with the creator of both shows, Bernie Su. We discuss the inspi...

Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 2) with Vanessa Zoltan

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined again today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the second half of...

Kate Beckinsale Emma (Part 1) with Vanessa Zoltan

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Vanessa Zoltan (Hot & Bothered, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question) to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV mov...

Making Austen Queer with Leigh Douglas

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Austen, but make it GAY. We're joined today by Leigh Douglas (@leighdouglascomedy) to discuss which Austen characters are most queer (includi...

Emma of 83rd Street with Audrey and Emily

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're discussing Emma of 83rd Street today, with none other than the authors themselves, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding! We chat about a...

Clueless (Part 2) with Sequoia Simone

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics, But Make It Scary) to discuss the second half of Clueless! Topics discussed include "ste...

Clueless (Part 1) with Kelly Schubert

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Kelly Schubert to discuss the first half of Clueless! Topics discussed include the Step-Sibling Issue, "edgy" humor,...

Emma (2009) Episode 4 with Laughing with Lizzie

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Andrews from Laughing with Lizzie joins us today to discuss the fourth and final episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! It's all happening in...

Emma (2009) Episode 3 with Zackary Grady

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zackary Grady of Gay Pride and Prejudice fame joins us today to discuss the third episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include bringi...

Emma (2009) Episode 2 with Reclaiming Jane

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily and Lauren from Reclaiming Jane join us today to discuss the second episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include costuming and ...

Emma (2009) Episode 1 with The Thing About Austen

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diane and Zan from The Thing About Austen join us to chat about the first episode of the 2009 Emma miniseries! Topics discussed include the trifecta o...

EMMA. (2020) Part 2 with Chateau Barefoot

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte aka @chateaubarefoot is BACK to finish off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include the Knightley/Jane duet, alien tentacle po...

EMMA. (2020) with Chateau Barefoot

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte of @chateaubarefoot fame joins us today to kick off our coverage of EMMA. (2020)! Topics discussed include butts, Regency underwear, artisti...

Emma 1996 (Part 2) with The Pemberley Podcast

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jillian and Yolanda from The Pemberley Podcast are back to discuss the second half of the 1996 adaptation of Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Topics d...

Emma 1996 (Part 1) with The Pemberley Podcast

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by Jillian and Yolanda from The Pemberley Podcast to discuss the first half of the 1996 adaptation of Emma starring Gwyneth Pa...

Emma Chapters 54-55

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finishing out the book strong!!! Knightley does some matchmaking of his own, we get one more engagement, Harriet's family is revealed, and Emma an...

Emma Chapters 52-53

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THE PENULTIMATE BOOK EPISODE! Emma and Jane officially become friends, Mrs. Weston has her baby, Knightley tells his brother about him and Emma, and E...

Emma Chapters 49-51

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If we loved these chapters less, we might be able to talk about them more. Which would be hard, because this is a long one. All we have to say is KNIG...

Emma Chapters 47-48

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harriet reveals who she's in love with and Emma realizes something important about herself....that's right, Emma loves KNIGHTLEY! Plus, we get...

Emma Chapters 44-46

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a LOT going on in this episode. This is the humbling of Emma Woodhouse. Buckle up.Emma begins to realize she might be the problem, Jane fi...

Emma Chapters 42-43

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone goes to Donwell to pick strawberries, Jane is offered a job, and Emma and Jane have a moment. The next day, we endure Box Hill-gate, where Em...

Emma Chapters 39-41

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of shenanigans in this week's chapters! Frank rescues Harriet from a dramatic encounter, and Emma gets ideas. Harriet is FINALLY over Elton a...

Emma Chapters 37-38

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diving into Volume the Third! Frank returns and we FINALLY get our ball at the Crown Inn. Knightley saves the day, and then he and Emma share a dance....

Emma Chapters 35-36

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finishing out Volume the Second strong! Frank is coming home and Emma is having feelings about it. Plus, Mr. Weston spills the tea on Mrs. Churchill. ...

Patreon Content!!!

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Outtakes: Bingo night, The Last of Us, the Bubonic Plague, Shakespeare's birthday, and Becca's internet troubles.What We're Reading/Watchi...

A Quick Announcement

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just popping by to let you know that Tuesday's episode will NOT be an Emma episode. Instead, we'll give you a sneak preview of what we have on...

Emma Chapters 33-34

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mrs. Elton LOVES Jane, and Knightley claims he doesn't. Emma throws a dinner party for Mrs. Elton, John Knightley shows up, and we hear that Jane ...

Emma Chapters 31-32

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the Eltons! Emma develops a new matchmaking scheme and we get introduced to Mr. Elton's new (terrible) wife. Topics discussed include who pay...

Emma Chapters 29-30

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frank and Emma want to throw a ball at the Crown Inn, but it doesn't happen. Instead, they say goodbye. Topics discussed include parent bait, sogg...

Emma Chapters 27-28

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wooooooaaaaah, we're halfway there! We hear some news about Mr. Martin, everyone congregates at the Bateses' apartment, and Frank tries to get...

Emma Chapters 25-26

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frank gets a haircut, Emma goes to a party, Jane gets a piano from a secret admirer, and some suspicions arise about Mr. Knightley. Topics discussed i...

Emma Chapters 23-24

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Churchill finally comes to visit, and Emma picks up on some vibes. Plus, we get some hot goss about Jane Fairfax. Topics discussed include what ...

Emma Chapters 21-22

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Elton is getting married! Harriet ran into the Martins! Plus, Emma and Knightley debrief on the party, Jane Fairfax and Miss Bates come to visit, ...

Emma Chapters 19-20

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma and Harriet visit the Bateses, and we get our first true introduction to Jane Fairfax. Topics discussed include chilled beans, cross-writing, wha...

Emma Chapters 17-18

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Elton leaves for Bath, Emma comes clean to Harriet about Elton's true feelings and Knightley and Emma discuss Frank Churchill's circumstan...

Emma Chapters 15-16

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We travel back to Hartfield in the snow, Elton professes his love to Emma (Molly was right!), and Emma overthinks it. Topics discussed include Austen&...

Emma Chapters 13-14

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We go to Randalls for dinner! Harriet is sick, John Knightley hints to Emma that Elton has feelings for her, and we learn a bit more about Frank Churc...

Emma Chapters 11-12

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 k...

Emma Chapters 9-10

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Emma Chapters 6-8

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 he...

Emma Chapters 4-5

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Emma Chapters 1-3

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries with Ashley Clements

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by Ashley Clements, the actress who portrayed Lizzie Bennet in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. We talk about Austen adaptations, the...

Season 3 Announcement

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fire Island with Cruising Podcast

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about the highly requested Fire Island with Rachel, Jen, and Sarah, the creators of Cruising Podcast. Topics discussed include...

Accomplished with Amanda Quain

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined today by author Amanda Quain to discuss her BRAND NEW novel, Accomplished. We talk about modernizing Austen, Tumblr, Neopets, and whi...