What the Austen? is a cosy podcast hosted by Izzy Meakin, exploring the wit, charm, and quirks of Jane Austen’s novels through lively conversations with fellow enthusiasts. We embrace the full spectrum of the Austen fandom and hope this podcast will help deepen your love for her timeless tales. On YouTube and all podcasting platforms. @whattheausten
What the Austen? Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Izzy Meakin
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98 episodes
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What the Austen? is a cosy podcast hosted by Izzy Meakin, exploring the wit, charm, and quirks of Jane Austen’s novels through lively conversations with fellow enthusiasts. We embrace the full spectrum of the Austen fandom and hope this podcast will help deepen your love for her timeless tales. On YouTube and all podcasting platforms. @whattheausten
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Recent Episodes
May 2, 2026
Episode 89: Stories Set in Stone: Jane Austen and Bath Abbey with Jackie Herring
Host Izzy Meakin interviews historian and author Jackie Herring, exploring how memorials in Bath Abbey reveal the real people who shaped Jane Austen's writing and world.
April 4, 2026
Episode 88: The Other Bennet Sister with Screenwriter Sarah Quintrell | Adapting Janice Hadlow's book for BBC 📖
<p><strong>*Warning: some spoilers in this ep*</strong> </p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by screenwriter Sarah Quintrell to dive into the world of Mary Bennet and the brilliance of The Other Bennet Sister 💛</p><p>We talk about why Mary’s story feels so important, from comparison culture and beauty standards to that deeply relatable feeling of being overlooked or “not quite enough.” We explore how this adaptation brings Mary to the centre, giving her the respect and emotional depth she was never afforded in Pride and Prejudice.</p><p>We also discuss the idea that we all think we’re Lizzy but might actually be Mary, the power of perspective in reshaping characters like Mrs Bennet, and how themes like self-worth, female friendship, advocacy, and finding your people still resonate so strongly today. We also get into the challenges of adapting a book for screen, what gets left behind, the influence of Romanticism, and of course some of the Easter eggs and iconic moments woven in for Austen fans along the way 👀💛</p><p>As I mentioned in the episode, I loved Janice Hadlow's book <a href="https://amzn.to/4v711sT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Other Bennet Sister</a>, and I highly recommend people picking it up. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow @theotherbennetsister for everything about the show. </p><p>Follow @whattheausten for everything about me....😂</p><p>Supporting the podcast and the world of Jane Austen: </p><p><a href="https://janeaustens.house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jane Austen House - Rainbow Quote Mug Collection</a> available from their online shop.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://londonnootropics.com/IZZYMEAKIN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">London Nootropics - Adaptageic mushroom coffee </a></p><p><strong>Use code IzzyMeakin to get 20% off at checkout. </strong></p><p>The blend I’m drinking in this episode is from MushLove.It combines the benefits of coffee and adaptogens in a perfectly balanced dose, designed to help you feel like the most elevated version of yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer (Jane Austen House): Please note that Jane Austen’s House often gifts me items, including visits and products from the gift shop. However, I promote them out of a genuine love for Jane Austen and her home in Chawton. I’m passionate about supporting the Jane Austen House team in keeping the cottage open for everyone to enjoy for years to come.</p><p>AD disclaimer (London Nootropics) : Hosting this podcast is very much a passion project that I run alongside my day job, and brand ambassador roles and sponsorships help me fund its upkeep. Anything you buy using my code goes directly towards supporting the podcast - covering things like production equipment, recording platforms, and all the behind-the-scenes bits that keep it running.</p>
February 22, 2026
Episode 87: Jane Austen the pianist: How music shaped her life and writing with Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
<p>In this episode, we’re joined by pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason to explore Jane Austen’s creativity beyond the written word and through music. We talk about Jeneba’s recent project Jane Austen’s Piano EP (Available on Spotify and Apple Music now) and her extraordinary experience playing the Clementi pianoforte at Jane Austen’s House, reading directly from Austen’s own sheet music. </p><p>Together, we unpack the role of music in Austen’s novels, not merely as social decoration, but as a vital form of expression and emotional release. Consider music as a language Austen spoke fluently and something that's been captured by many adaptations over the years with some outstanding scores like the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. The conversation also draws surprising and delightful connections between Austen’s writing and the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, particularly the way her novels move like concertos: balanced, playful, and emotionally precise.I hope you enjoy this new reflection on an art form that was as special to Austen as writing itself, even if it was practised for personal pleasure and shared most often with those closest to her.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/4kGpXCx" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">She Played and Sang: Jane Austen and Music by Gillian Dooley</a></p><p> I mention this book in the episode, and it’s one I thoroughly enjoyed and used while preparing for this discussion. It’s full of fascinating insights into Jane Austen’s relationship with music, some of which were completely new to me, alongside striking analysis of how music appears throughout her novels. I’d really recommend this read if you enjoyed the episode or if you’re a lover of music.</p><p>Ways to support the podcast, and yourself through things I use and love: </p><p><a href="https://www.tembomoney.com/savings/join/tkn-o5jq4g-f40b5h" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tembo - Saving for a house? </a></p><p> I know that for many of us, saving to buy our own home can feel like a far-off dream. For the past few years, though, I’ve been using the Tembo app to help me save for my first home, and it’s made the process feel easier, more consistent, and genuinely enjoyable because I can see real progress month by month. The app also offers helpful advice and guidance on recent policy changes, along with recommendations for mortgage brokers, pricing, and interest rates. If you’re saving too, I really recommend giving Tembo a try. </p><p>And if you sign up using my link, you’ll get a joining bonus.</p><p>Wilsons Pet Food (Hoggle’s recommendation) </p><p>Wilsons are offering 20% off when you use my code: <strong>whattheausten</strong> at checkout 🤍</p><p>Hoggle really struggled with his digestion when he was a puppy, and I tried so many different options, from raw food to fresh food. In the end, neither of them really suited us or our lifestyle and the storage alone was a nightmare.This has been such a good fit for us. It’s full of nutrients for your dog, gentle on digestion, incredibly easy to store, and so simple to use day to day. A natural, healthy dog food that genuinely takes the stress out of mealtimes 🐾🤍</p>
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