The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.
The Thing About Austen
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The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
Episode 117: The Thing About Barton Cottage
Hosts Emily and Sarah explore the significance of cottages and domestic spaces in Austen's novels, offering insights into social commentary and character development.
March 23, 2026
Episode 116: The Thing About Mrs. Bates's Knitting with guest Eleanor Gilchrist
<p>Mrs. Bates may be sitting quietly in the corner, but her hands are always busy. This episode we are joined by knitting and crochet historian Eleanor Gilchrist to discuss the details of Mrs. Bates's knitting. We also take a look at Mrs. Smith's relationship to knitting in Persuasion.</p> <p>If you have ever needed tips on how to best show off your elegant hands and neck, this episode is for you.</p> <p>Thank you so much to Eleanor for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stitchesandseeds/" rel="nofollow">@stitchesandseeds</a>.</p> <p>You can find us online at <a href="https://www.thethingaboutausten.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thethingaboutausten.com</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethingaboutausten/" rel="nofollow">@TheThingAboutAusten</a>. You can email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com and head over to <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop" rel="nofollow">https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop</a> to check out our podcast related merch.</p>
February 27, 2026
Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural Daughter
<p>Emma has big plans for Harriet, and these plans require a backstory, which Emma is more than happy to concoct. This episode we unpack the meaning of the expression "natural daughter" and discuss the social context of illegitimacy in Austen's time. </p> <p>You can find us online at <a href="https://www.thethingaboutausten.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thethingaboutausten.com</a> and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com and head over to <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop" rel="nofollow">https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop</a> to check out our podcast related merch.</p>
118 total episodes available with 11 transcripts
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