The Amateur Austenite
Episodes
Northanger Abbey Chapter 16
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The third Tilney sibling appears and makes Catherine doubt her dear IsabellaSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTu...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 15
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss the screwed up family dynamics of the Thorpes and the time of reasonable expectationWe did look for "One Wedding Brings on Ano...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 14
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amme schools us on linguistics (descriptivism over prescriptivisim) and I prove how very old and out of touch I am with modern language usageI introdu...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 13
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I cheer Catherine as she grows a spine and stands up for herselfSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube,...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 12
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amme thinks General Tilney is too smart to fall for John Thorpe’s shit and suggests that John Thorpe is a gambler Support the podcast and hear epis...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 11
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss how Mrs Allen has failed as a chaperone and enjoy hating on the ThorpesSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Fr...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 10
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amme and I discuss how Catherine reveals her crush to both Tilney's while the Thorpe's continue to talk too muchSupport the podcast and hear...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 9
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss the hyperbole of the Thorpe siblings.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at ...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 8
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amme and I discuss the return of Mr Tilney! I struggle with the James/John of it all while Austen takes several stabs at Isabella.Support the podcast ...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 7
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss how John Thorpe is the worst and Jane Austen's love of tall men.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Fran...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 6
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss: -How to pronounce Udolpho-Jane Austen’s impact on random books still existing 200 years laterAmme praises the letter for...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 5
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss the duties of friendship, Austen's defence of novels, and whether conflict is necessaryWe mention a lot of books:Cloud Cuckoo ...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 4
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amme and I discuss:- The pump room- True friendship- The Thorpes- Is Catherine gay?Amme mentions Daniel Fox on Instagram (his hell videos are worth a...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 3
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss love, flirting and muslin (all the essentials)I mention The Thing About Austen PodcastSupport the podcast and hear episodes early o...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 2
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amme joins me to discuss:- Why you shouldn’t name your child after a virtue- Fae bargains- The rules for taking someone to a mosh pit for the first ...
Northanger Abbey Chapter 1
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma is joining me on the odd chapters. In this episode we discuss heroines, Mary Su characters, we discover a mistake in an end note and do a brief r...
Meet your hosts for Northanger Abbey
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know Emma and Amme from the last season, they are back to co-host as we read Northanger Abbey, each comes with a canine co-hostThis episode is ver...
Rational Creatures Episodes 17-18
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ant and I discuss the importance of money in decision making, tokenism and he has some hot takes on characters.You can find Rational Creatures on YouT...
Rational Creatures Episodes 15-16
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristina Pupo (Ana) and Ayelen Barrios (Co-Creator) join me to discuss the difference between filming vlogs and regular filming. Kristina shares how s...
Rational Creatures Episodes 13-14
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Mills (Ben) and Hazel Jeffs (Co-Creator) join me to discuss cultural differences and the happy ending for my favourite couple.You can find Be...
Rational Creatures Episodes 11-12
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cooper Bohn (Elliot) and Jessamyn Leigh (Co-Creator) join me to discuss early "cruddy" creative work, literary webseries, funding and, the i...
Rational Creatures Episodes 9-10
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anya Steiner (Co-Creator) and Derek Quesada (Louis) join me to discuss Louis's arc, how I'm more invested in him and Ben, cinematography cho...
Rational Creatures Episodes 7-8
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ant and I discuss relationships in your 20's and the parallels between Fred/Ana and Louis/Ben.You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagr...
Rational Creatures Episodes 5-6
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ant and I discuss how much easier it is to get your creativity out there with technology, awkward stares and swapping dogs for kidsYou can find Ration...
Rational Creatures Episodes 3-4
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leticia Julian (Charlie) and Jessamyn Leigh (Co-Creator) join me to discuss if Ana is a Disney Princess, how shaving takes years off your life as well...
Rational Creatures Episodes 1-2
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 6: Rational Creatures, a contemporary webseries based on PersuasionMy guest today is Ant Davies who works in film. We discuss how li...
Lady Susan Conclusion
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Letter" 0.31Discussion 5.34The final episode of Lady Susan is just me sharing Austen's conclusion, how much I enjoyed this read and pl...
Lady Susan Letter 41
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.46Discussion 3.19Cheryl joins me to discuss the final letter of Lady Susan - but it's not quite the endYou can find JANSA Hawai'i o...
Lady Susan Letter 40
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.14Discussion 1.33Amme joins me to discuss the joys of Reginald's relatives in the face of his misery and suggest a Lady Susan / Sherlock...
Lady Susan Letter 39
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raewyn joins me to discuss whether irritating someone to death counts as murder, eloping and one of our countries founding fathers who participated in...
Lady Susan Letter 38
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.18Discussion 1.45Heather joins me to discuss preparing for visitors, Mrs Manwaring's fate and she gives us a wee history lessonMel Buttl...
Lady Susan Letter 37
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.17Discussion 0.57Amme joins me to discuss the shortest letter so far and Lady Susan's motives in writing it Support the podcast and hea...
Lady Susan Letter 36
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.17Discussion 2.05Emma joins me and we discuss Mr Johnson following the gentlemen's code and how to be a true friend.Support the podcast ...
Lady Susan Letter 35
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.17Discussion 1.39Amme joins me to discuss proper etiquette breakup, Mrs Manwaring's history and Lady Susan's timeline. The book me...
Lady Susan Letter 34
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma joins me to discuss whether Reginald ever really loved Lady Susan and we briefly forget you need to address letters.Letter 0.15Discussion 1.12Sup...
Lady Susan Letter 33
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amme joins me to discuss customer service - and what people really think of Lady SusanSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find France...
Lady Susan Letter 32
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma joins me to discuss Lady Susan's current predicament and the state of her servants Letter 0.15 Discussion 1.54 Support the podcast and he...
Lady Susan Letter 31
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amme joins me to discuss privacy in personal correspondence, what a great black widow Lady Susan would make and I share a personal anecdote about read...
Lady Susan Letter 30
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Mathie joins me to discuss how you manipulate people from a distance and she compares Lady Susan to Miss Bingley even bringing Harry and Megha...
Lady Susan Letter 29
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Elsa has done her homework, we discuss the role of women, whether jealously is allowed in an affair and touch a little on rape culture.Letter...
Lady Susan Letter 28
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma comes out of the medical closet to discuss gout and Jane Austen's last illness. We also mention food, Blackadder and how similar Mrs Johnson...
Lady Susan Letter 27
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.31Discussion 3.03Gretchen joins me to discuss Frederica's bad childhood, Mrs Vernon as a Jane Austen heroine and what happened to the Ve...
Lady Susan Letter 26
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss Mrs Johnson's character development (or revelation?) and there's a bit of victim blaming going on.Letter 0.16Discussion 3...
Lady Susan Letter 25
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raewyn joins me as we gleefully discuss Lady Susan's mechanisms, her self knowledge and give a bit of an update now we're back from hiatus.L...
Lady Susan Letter 24
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Everything has gone wrong" but not as Reggie thinks. Amme and I shit talk Sir James, suggest Lady Susan should be on the stage and wonder w...
Lady Susan Letter 23
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a light - Reggie is getting away and he's completely changed his opinion of Frederica! Emma and I discuss servant names, surnames and ti...
Burnout (with a flavour of Austen)
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very vulnerable episode Raewyn and I discuss the burnout we've both been experiencing.The podcast will be on hiatus till 1 July to give m...
Lady Susan Letter 22
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate joins me to discuss Letter 22, the fallout from Frederica's letter and whether Lady Susan is a narcissist...and potentially a murderer. Kate...
Lady Susan Letter 21
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by real live librarian Heather to discuss Frederica's defiance and whether there are enough adaptations of Austen.Letter .47Discuss...
Lady Susan Letter 20
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter .25Discussion 7.18Amme and I discuss Sir James' arrival, what you really need in men, clearance rack fiancés, Frederica as a tragic heroi...
Lady Susan Letter 19
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and I discuss differences between our versions of Lady Susan, whether you should feel contempt for someone that loves you and how to win at love ...
Lady Susan Letter 18
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter .24Discussion 2.14Amme returns to rejoice that Frederica is having a good time with her aunt and cousins. We equally cringe and cheer about her...
Sense and Sensibility 2023 (Review of The Court Theatre Production)
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can not recommend this highly enough - laughs, moving scenery, bulges!On till 11 March 2023 at The Court Theatre in ChristchurchSupport the podcast...
Lady Susan Letter 17
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I’m joined by Bob, the founder of the Hawai’i branch of JASNA and a fellow author (we have so much in common!). We discuss his books,...
Lady Susan Letter 16
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma is back to discuss Frederica running away from school - the poor girl having no friends, the legality her mothers manipulation and who really sho...
Lady Susan Letter 15
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda returns (after more than a seasons absence) to discuss Lady Susan with me. She thinks Mrs Vernon isn't ready to give up on Reggie, whate...
Lady Susan Letter 14
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reggie writes to his father but Emma and I can hear Lady Susan's words. Also why is she talking shit about her daughter?Letter .15Discussion 5.05...
Lady Susan Letter 13
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raewyn and I discuss the sources of gossip about Lady Susan, how to conduct an affair and what exactly Lady Susan is doing that is so indecorous.Lette...
Lady Susan Letter 12
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma returns for a hilarious reading of Sir Reginald's letter to his son Reginald (yeah, no one has original names)We discuss Sir Reginald’s pa...
Lady Susan Letter 11
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs Vernon cries out to her mother for help to extract Reggie from Lady Susan's clutchesLetter 1.18Discussion 3.07You can find Elsa on Twitter.Su...
Lady Susan Letter 10
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 0.42Discussion 3.53Lady Susan considers following Alicia's advice and marrying Reggie. We discuss the role of women, abusive realtionships...
Lady Susan Letter 9
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Mrs Johnson's advice that Lady Susan marry ReggieMy guest joining us all the way from Barcelona is Elsa Juarez, you can find her on Tw...
Lady Susan Letter 8
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Letter 1.17.5Discussion 4.36Mrs Vernon shares her concerns with her mother that Lady Susan may be hunting Reginald.Support the podcast and hear episod...
Lady Susan Letter 7
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss if Jane Austen was an economist and if Mrs Vernon is attracted to Lady SusanLetter .40Discussion 4.53The poem mentioned is by W. H Auden:&q...
Bonus Episode: Lady Susan and Taylor Swift
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's me. Hi. I'm the problem, it's me."What Taylor Swift songs relate to Lady Susan? I ask a fan for their input.Support the...
Lady Susan Letter 6
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amme returns to discuss Mrs Vernon's reaction to Lady Susan's arrival.We compare Lady Susan to a mean girl, a spin doctor, a marketing execu...
Lady Susan Letter 5
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emma returns to discuss Letter 5. We compare Lady Susan to Sun Tzu and Mr Vernon to Scrooge McDuck. Letter 46.5 secondsDiscussion 3.49Support the pod...
Lady Susan Letter 4
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amme joins me to disuss letter 4; Mrs Vernon tells her brother of Lady Susan's arrival. "Stunning. Shocking. Absolute powerful monstrous mo...
Lady Susan Letter 3
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pippa joins me to look into this "world of undeserved privilege" where she compares my interest in Jane Austen to drugs. She observes that L...
Lady Susan Letter 2
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig joins me to discuss Letter 2 of Lady Susan who he thinks would be fun at parties, just don't introduce her to your boyfriendLetter 37 secon...
Lady Susan Letter 1
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I’m dashing off a note as I leave the house. I’m on my way, see you soon." Lady Susan invites herself to Churchill in a letter that rai...
The Courtship Episode 12
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the long anticipated final there are dates in the real world as the men are whittled down from 3 to 2. Then the final 2 face the Remy's senior...
The Courtship Episode 11
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode there are more bad puns, a picnic is rained out (literally as well as metaphorically), there's a declaration of love a...
The Courtship Episode 10
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Remy family decide to divide and conquer to help Miss Remy decide which of the suitors should be joining their ranks.If you'd like to support...
The Courtship Episode 9
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miss Remy's two favourites are having commitment issues and all of them take their shirts off.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear ...
The Courtship Episode 8
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The parents Remy reappear and hold a dinner then shooting the following day. There is more crying, not nearly enough kissing and some queer representa...
The Courtship Episode 7
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The drama keeps coming with a masquerade ball and another intruder! This one has a history with one of the other suitors.If you'd like to support...
The Courtship Episode 6
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is drinking and debauchery and an overnight stay. The Gods are very pleased.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early yo...
The Courtship Episode 5
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a shakeup in the court as the elder Remy's leave to be replaced by Miss Remy's brother.A once favoured suitor is falling from grace...
The Courtship Episode 4
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sian still isn't sure about this whole thing and Frances worries listeners may have dropped off but we continue with episode 4 of The Courtship.T...
The Courtship Episode 3
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has all the drama! Someone behaves badly and pays for it, someone leaves in tears and there are visitors.If you'd like to support th...
The Courtship Episode 2
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
References to Austen are dwindling but we carry on with our watch of The Courtship.We are back to relationship advice as Sian reveals she was ghosted ...
The Courtship Episode 1
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And now for something completely different...The Courtship is basically the The Bachelorette in Regency dressing. Sian isn't sure but Frances lov...
Mansfield Park 1999 Adaptation
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: rape, sexual abuse, racismThe 1999 adaptation of Mansfield Park has a lot of changes from the original text but somehow manages to keep the main s...
Mansfield Park 2007 Adaptation
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We review the 2007 made for TV movie adaptation of Mansfield Park with Billie Piper as Fanny Price. We agree that Fanny's hair isn't quite r...
Mansfield Park Overview
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we wrap up our reading of Mansfield Park by looking at which characters we feel differently about than previously. In particular we di...
Mansfield Park Chapter 48
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final chapter all the things tie up rather well and learn how Jane Austen really feels about FannyIf you'd like to support the podcast and...
Mansfield Park Chapter 47
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is folly and what is vice? Who is more guilty - Maria or Julia?This penultimate chapter is another long one, we rehash Maria's and Julia&apo...
Mansfield Park Chapter 46
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All the scandals! Everything happens in this chapter and Fanny is finally freed from PortsmouthIf you'd like to support the podcast and hear epis...
Mansfield Park Chapter 45
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny is trapped in Portsmouth only learning of news via letters. Miss Crawford makes it plain she would prefer that Tom die!!If you'd like to su...
Mansfield Park Chapter 44
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny receives three letters. Fanny has a bit of a rant (to herself). Edmund has a good rant (to Fanny). Comparisons to Emma crop up again.If you&apos...
Mansfield Park Chapter 43
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny receives a letter from Miss Crawford which tells her nothing of consequence but reveals to us why Miss Crawford is into Edmund.We continue our r...
Mansfield Park Chapter 42
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Crawford continues in his attempts to sway Fanny with his good behaviour - she isn't moved but we are. We ask if it's possible for someon...
Mansfield Park Chapter 41
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Illustrating either our bad taste or Austen's excellent creation of a seducer, we continue to be taken in by Mr Crawford when he visits Fanny in ...
Mansfield Park Chapter 40
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny begins to find her place in Portsmouth; she makes friends with Susan and begins to teach her, following Edmund's example. We briefly segue ...
Mansfield Park Chapter 39
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny survives her first week in Portsmouth. We discuss who would have been a better mother - Mrs Norris or Mrs Price. If you'd like to support ...
Mansfield Park Chapter 38
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We skip reading the chapter this week as it's 10 pages! Our analysis starts around 1 minute 40 seconds.Fanny and William journey to Portsmouth. T...
Mansfield Park Chapter 37
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We begin with a reading of chapter 37 - the analysis starts at 18 minutes and 26 seconds (skip here to miss the reading).William returns then leaves f...
Mansfield Park Chapter 36
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny tries to avoid Miss Crawford but can't, yet she manages to avoid being yelled atIf you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on...
Mansfield Park Chapter 35
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Edmund does his fathers dirty work and talks to Fanny about Mr Crawford.The quote from Emma is: "A woman is not to marry a man merely because she...