The Thing About Austen

• Episode 105: The Thing About Marianne's Music with guest Dr. Elizabeth Weybright

  Marianne has a lot of feelings, and what better way of expressing them than through her music? Dr. Elizabeth "Elly" Weybright joins us for this episode to discuss Marianne as a musician and the ways in which Marianne's musicianship is central to her character. We also get into a bit of Austen's own history of piano ownership and music playing. If you have ever cried on your piano after a bad breakup, this episode is for you. Thank you so much to Elly for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Twitter @EllyWeybright. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.

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• Episode 104: The Thing About The Crescent

  Henry Tilney has mysteriously disappeared, and Catherine will not rest until she finds him. Next up in her investigation? The Crescent. Join us as we cover the history and architecture of this notable landmark. If you have ever been desperately hoping to casually bump into someone, this episode is for you. Thank you to PBS for sponsoring this episode! Miss Austen will be released on Masterpiece on May 4, 9pm/8c. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.

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• Episode 103: The Thing About Elegant Extracts

  Harriet has been talking a lot about this nice guy she met, which means that Emma has questions. In addition to Robert Martin's blood type, school transcripts, and tax returns, she would obviously like to know about his reading tastes and preferences. This episode, we're flipping through the pages of Elegant Extracts. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.

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• Episode 102: The Thing About Lady Bertram's Shawl with guest Laboni Islam

  Fanny's brother is headed back to sea, and Lady Bertram has a request (or two) for him. Poet and arts educator Laboni Islam joins us for this episode as we discuss Lady Bertram and her requested shawl(s). In addition to delving into the history and context surrounding these shawls, Laboni also shares details of her related project from her time as a Reimagine Resident at Jane Austen's House. Thank you so much to Laboni for joining us for this episode! You can find Laboni's poetry project here: https://janeaustens.house/creatives-in-residence/muslin-shawl-a-possible-history and learn more about her other work here: https://www.laboniislam.ca/ You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.

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• Episode 101: The Thing About Lizzy's Pin-money

  Lizzy is officially engaged, and Mrs. Bennet has pound signs for eyes. Grab your marriage settlement and your preferred negotiator, because this episode we're getting into the history and purpose of pin-money. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.

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