The award-winning literary sex history comedy podcast that asks the question: What were Jane Austen characters like in bed? From Pride And Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility to Northanger Abbey, we go between the sheets with Dr. Alice Nagle and a host of celebrity guests to uncover more. Get up close with Austen after Dark! Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/austenafterdark (www.instagram.com/austenafterdark)
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It’s the Georgian era but make it gilded because we’re talking all things queer in Jane Austen’s world with Dr Anthony Delaney! He wrote a book and now he’s going to lay some historical knowledge on us, but he promises to be gentle.
Were same-sex attraction and gender non-conformity totally hidden away in the Georgian period?
Did history’s favourite lesbian couple have their own Austen-esque story in Ireland?
How much did Jane Austen know about queerness, and did it show up in her writing?
Queer Georgians is available 4 September 2025 (Queer Enlightenments in North America, 7 October)
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12 Aug 2025
Lady Susan with Em and Lauren from Reclaiming Jane
It’s a short book but a truly wild ride, and Em & Lauren from Reclaiming Jane podcast are on board for LADY SUSAN.
Who exactly is Susan and what are her special talents?
Could rakes like Wickham and Willoughby have survived her?
Do all good men “windmill”?
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5 Aug 2025
Persuasion with Ashling Sugrue
We’re half agony, half horniness because the time has finally come to talk about Persuasion! Ashling Sugrue is at Sploosham Abbey and she’s brought her fervour for the Navy (and a camel).
What’s the secret to Admiral and Mrs Croft’s great marriage?
Was Mrs Clay really after Sir Walter, or did she have eyes for another Elliot?
What does Anne do with all her pent up rage?
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29 Jul 2025
Northanger Abbey with Kim from Fetch the Smelling Salts
Hang onto the reins of your gig! We’re taking a ride to the sexy side of Northanger Abbey with Kimberly Marsh — cohost of the podcast Fetch the Smelling Salts, and Sploosham Abbey’s resident tartlet.
Is Henry Tilney bi? (Yeah of course he’s bi.)
What made Isabella think she was as good as engaged to Captain Tilney?
How will Catherine grow into her goth girl power as Mrs Tilney?
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15 Jul 2025
Off to the Garden Parties
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8 Jul 2025
Emma with Becca and Molly from Pod and Prejudice
Becca and Molly from Pod and Prejudice discuss Jane Austen's Emma, exploring themes of wealth, relationships, and character motivations in this interview episode.
30 Jun 2025
Mansfield Park with Eleanor Morton
Comedian Eleanor Morton analyzes Jane Austen's Mansfield Park with the hosts, exploring the novel's scandalous elements and characters' motivations in this interview episode.
24 Jun 2025
Pride and Prejudice with Amy Greaves and Christian Brighty
Comedy duo Amy Greaves and Christian Brighty discuss the characters and plot of *Pride and Prejudice*, exploring the motivations and satisfaction of figures like Mr. Bingley, Charlotte, and Mrs. Bennet in this interview.
17 Jun 2025
Sense and Sensibility with Jake Phillips
Host interviews Jake Phillips about Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," exploring its themes and characters.
10 Jun 2025
Sex in Jane Austen's World with Dr. Robyn Atcheson
Historian Dr. Robyn Atcheson illuminates sexual practices and social norms in Georgian Britain, exploring Jane Austen's potential awareness and influence on her characters' relationships in this interview.
28 Apr 2025
Trailer: Austen after Dark
Here's a taste of this limited-series that explores the erotic side of the Regency era. Open your mind and let your quills quiver at what could have gone down behind closed doors between the middle and upper classes. Join Dr. Alice Nagle and a host of celebrity guests to uncover more. Get up close with Austen after Dark! Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/austenafterdark (https://open.acast.com/networks/619d76f794a9290012cd4272/shows/67fcf5a67b4fe9379b0b806d/www.instagram.com/austenafterdark)
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Who has been a guest on Austen after Dark
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Becca
Molly
Eleanor Morton
Amy Greaves
Christian Brighty
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100
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12
Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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