Reclaiming Jane

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “allowed” to like Jane Austen – whether because her work is too white, too academic, or too straight – we’ve been there. And this podcast is for you. Each episode, we tackle a new piece of the Austen canon to give you the historical context of each work, draw connections to pop culture, and discover new ways of interpreting old texts. There’s something in Jane Austen’s novels for everyone. Whether you’re a long-time Austen devotee or have never read a word of her writing, we hope you'll join us in Reclaiming Jane.

Sanditon TV (S1, E1&2): "Take It or Leave It"
May 28, 2025 – 01:18:49
Six Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 6
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:22:11
Sanditon (Part 3): "Fancy Seeing You Here"
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:52:54
Sanditon (Part 2): "All Literature is Gossip"
Mar 19, 2025 – 00:55:54
Sanditon (Part 1): "Changes in Latitudes"
Mar 5, 2025 – 00:49:40
The Watsons (Part 2): "Read the Room"
Feb 19, 2025 – 00:48:22
The Watsons (Part 1): "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
Feb 5, 2025 – 00:52:44
Lady Susan (Part 3): "Crocodile Tears"
Jan 22, 2025 – 00:54:16
Lady Susan (Part 2): "Manipulation Masterclass"
Jan 8, 2025 – 00:40:50
Lady Susan (Part 1): "I Love Mess"
Dec 25, 2024 – 00:42:01
Catharine, or The Bower (Part 2): "Walking Red Flag)
Dec 11, 2024 – 00:52:15
Catharine, or The Bower (Part 1): "No Thoughts, Head Empty"
Nov 27, 2024 – 00:53:06
Evelyn: "The Audacity"
Nov 13, 2024 – 00:37:39
Lesley Castle: "With Friends like These..."
Oct 30, 2024 – 00:53:32
Love and Freindship: "Panic! in the Stagecoach"
Oct 16, 2024 – 01:02:57
The Beautifull Cassandra/The Visit: "Science Fiction Double Feature"
Oct 2, 2024 – 00:38:03
Henry & Eliza: "Supporting Women's Wrongs"
Sep 11, 2024 – 00:45:12
Jack & Alice: "Heartbreak is One Thing..."
Aug 28, 2024 – 00:55:03
Frederic & Elfrida: "Still a Better Love Story than Twilight"
Aug 14, 2024 – 00:47:46
Season 7 Teaser
Aug 5, 2024 – 00:01:23
Six Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 5
Jan 17, 2024 – 00:27:24
Northanger Abbey: Once More with Feeling
Jan 3, 2024 – 01:05:10
Northanger Abbey 28-31: "Anxiety Awaits"
Dec 20, 2023 – 00:44:48
Northanger Abbey 25-27: "Pick Your Poison"
Dec 6, 2023 – 00:38:10
Northanger Abbey 22-24: "...Or Hardly Working"
Nov 22, 2023 – 00:47:06
Northanger Abbey 19-21: "A Particular Set of Skills"
Nov 8, 2023 – 00:37:19
Northanger Abbey 16-18: "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome."
Oct 25, 2023 – 00:40:00
Northanger Abbey 13-15: "Lead Us Not into Temptation"
Oct 11, 2023 – 00:41:55
Northanger Abbey 10-12: "Emotions Run High"
Sep 27, 2023 – 00:51:35
Northanger Abbey 7-9: "Material Girl"
Sep 13, 2023 – 00:52:23
Northanger Abbey 4-6: "Top Ten Gothic Novel Betrayals"
Aug 30, 2023 – 00:45:42
Northanger Abbey 1-3: "Holding Out for a Hero"
Aug 16, 2023 – 00:37:14
Six Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 4
Jul 19, 2023 – 00:34:18
Persuasion: The End
Jul 5, 2023 – 00:46:38
Persuasion 22-24: "Be Prepared"
Jun 21, 2023 – 00:56:55
Persuasion 19-21: "A Generous Pour of Tea"
Jun 7, 2023 – 00:53:39
Persuasion 16-18: "Everything in Moderation"
May 24, 2023 – 00:47:57
Persuasion 13-15: "Seeing is Believing"
May 10, 2023 – 00:42:50
Persuasion 10-12: "Unfinished Business"
Apr 26, 2023 – 00:54:09
Persuasion 7-9: "Think It Over"
Apr 12, 2023 – 00:44:30
Persuasion 4-6: "Safe and Secure"
Mar 29, 2023 – 00:39:16
Persuasion 1-3: "Who Fears Death?"
Mar 15, 2023 – 00:36:43
Six Degrees of Jane Austen, Episode 3
Feb 1, 2023 – 00:43:47
Emma: Final Thoughts
Jan 18, 2023 – 00:52:48
Emma 51-55: "Sharing is Caring"
Jan 4, 2023 – 00:47:31
Emma 46-50: "A Thing with Feathers"
Dec 21, 2022 – 00:45:22
Emma 41-45: "Have Courage"
Dec 7, 2022 – 00:52:26
Emma 36-40: "Wait For It"
Nov 23, 2022 – 00:41:09
Emma 31-35: "Assert Yourself"
Nov 9, 2022 – 00:44:43
Emma 26-30: "Debuts & Debutantes"
Oct 26, 2022 – 00:40:01

Recent Reviews

julieack

For Jane-ites and newbies

Love love love this podcast! I have been rereading Austen’s works and listening to episodes as I go. It has brought new depth to my love of her work. Thank you Emily and Lauren!
chalkr

Love this show.

I’m a fan of the books and I love the hosts together, how comfortable & joking they are, but also very serious w/ history, analysis etc. Feels like being part of a really, really good JA book club. Working my way through all the episodes & finding it very comforting listening
Nocturnal23

Sigh

I do appreciate this podcast. But too white? Really? Shame on the writer of this description. Like it’s Jane Austen’s fault for being “white”. Absolutely trashy and ridiculous.
JessPie1994

Cringey “woke” rhetoric

I listen to several Jane Austen podcasts and most of them have a more modern and often feminist take on Austen…. But this one takes the cake. A lot of their assertions seem like a reach and it’s trying very hard to be woke.
Lady Gilmore

Great debut!

As a Jane Austen fan, I always love a good conversation about her works and so far, this podcast is providing that in abundance. Smart,funny and pop culture friendly,plan to tune in for more!