Welcome to the last episode of the year! Join Stephanie as she looks back on season 1, discusses shows, movies, and books that haven't been discussed yet, look towards the future (season 2), and give out some awards.

Thanks for being here and can't wait to continue the journey in 2025!

(Sorry about the audio quality at the beginning. It gets clearer by 2 minutes.)

References:

A Complete Unknown (Bob Dylan Biopic 2024)

The Holdovers (2023)

A Biltmore Christmas (2023)

Doctor Who (2023) Season 1, Episode 6 "Rogue" Disney Plus

Moliere

Moliere, le Spectacle Musical

Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ISb3wobXqDACYpA9QARal?si=3vvuucwKQoG3cG6roggpaQ

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joliimonde/video/7301452870199545120?_r=1&_t=8sZmgT6KYne

The Road Dance (2021)

Wolf Hall TV Mini-Series (2015)

Wolf Hall: The Mirror & the Light premieres 3/23 @ 9PM on PBS

The Empress (Netflix)

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

Murder at the Breakers (Guilded Newport Murders #1) by Alyssa Maxwell

The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables by Catherine Reid

My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows

Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK!! The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

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Does Jane Austen's Persuasion work better on the page than on the screen? This is just one of the questions Stephanie and returning guest, Brian Hicks, discuss in today's episode. Before exploring Netflix's 2022 film, they will talk about their shared love of the novel, and experience with other Persuasion adaptations. Among Jane Austen fans, this film is not celebrated. Find out why in today's episode.

Beware of spoilers and cats :)

For more with Brian, scroll back to the Emma 2020 episode from earlier this season. (Episode 7).

References:

Persuasion by Jane Austen

Persuasion films: 1995, 2007, 2022

All of Jane Austen's novels

"Bloom" by Amy King

Jane Eyre & Wuthering Heights

1st Virtual Book Club Pick: "The Murder of Mr. Wickham" by Claudia Gray

Fox's Persuasion (that never was): Director Mahalia Belo and starring Sarah Snook as Anne Elliot :(

Flea Bag

Bridgerton

Shogun

The Office

Emily (2022) starring Emma Mackey

Love & Jane (Hallmark)

Emma Approved: YouTube

The Jane Games: YouTube

Miss Austen Regrets (2007)

Miss Austen (PBS 2025)

Jane Austen Book Club

The Patriot

Uncle Frank

The Boys in the Band

Call Me By Your Name

The Witch

Y2K

Fear Street Series (Netflix)

Haunting of Venice

The Empress (Netflix)

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Welcome back to the podcast Drea Mayer in today's conversation about the Hulu TV show "The Artful Dodger," which just announced a second season is coming and will start filming in Australia in 2025! (If only Stephanie and Drea knew about that before this episode was filmed; spoiler alert, they're excited!)

"The Artful Dodger" takes place about 15 years after Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist (but you don't need to know the novel to appreciate this show). It follows Jack Dawkins aka the Artful Dodger (played by Thomas Brodie Sangster) in the 1850s in Australia as he works as a surgeon. He is reunited with Fagan (David Thewlis) who shows up as a prisoner while also navigating a relationship with Lady Belle (Maia Mitchell), the mayor's daughter who wants a career in medicine. Between gore, humor, and romance, this show seems to have it all! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good time.

For more with Drea, listen back to our "All Creatures Great & Small" episode from earlier this year (Episode 9).

Thank you for your patience during the Zoom Glitches :)

Featured Music: "The Joker & the Thief" by Wolfmother

References:

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Prepare for next episode by watching Persuasion (2022) on Netflix

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Whether you've watched a ton of Masterpiece Theatre before or not, join Stephanie in today's episode and escape from the world as she looks back on the origins of Masterpiece Theatre (which started over 50 years ago) and see where it is today.

The podcast has discussed A LOT of Masterpiece programs already this year, and will most likely discuss more in the future.

Enjoy the videos from today's episode by visiting the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI0SsKbod-k&list=PL5URV43IXKcdYDhtChM_CTSZnK96W3Qg_

Featured Music: "Rondeau" by Jean-Joseph Mouret

References/Highlights:

Check out Masterpiece on their social media platforms: YouTube, TikTok and Instagram

Thanks for your patience with my "dramatic pauses" as I figured out the videos

Thank you to everyone who completed the Instagram poll

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Get cozy and nostalgic with today's episode on Greta Gerwig's 2019 Little Women adaptation. Join Stephanie and her returning guest Pileigh Shahinian nerd out and gush over one of their favorite films. From analyzing the structure of the narrative, to discussing comparisons to the book (and other adaptations) as well as parts that make them happy, this episode is a fun time. It feels like the perfect time to watch this film as it bridges the gap between Fall and Christmas & Winter. Check it out on Hulu.

As always beware of spoilers and thanks for being patient with the zoom glitches.

Featured Music: "Little Women" by Alexander Desplat

References:

For more with Pileigh, listen back to our Anne with an E episode (Episode 13)

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Join Stephanie in her third Author Spotlight as she focuses on the life of Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott. In this episode learn more about Alcott's personal life, professional career and a brief overview of the Little Women screen adaptations.

References:

Prepare for next episode by watching the 2019 film. Watch on Hulu or for purchase on Prime Video.

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In this episode, join Stephanie along with her guest, Stephanie Rekowicz, discuss the BBC TV series Merlin (2008-2012). Listen to them get nostalgic about their love for the show as well as answer the question if Merlin can be considered a period piece?

Merlin takes a different approach to the Merlin/King Arthur legend by making the famous sorcerer a young man who must keep his magic a secret as it's forbidden in Camelot. You can stream Merlin on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.

As always be ready for spoilers and thank you for being patient with any Zoom glitches!

Featured Music: "Main Titles" & "Gwen & Arthur"

References:

Unfortunately, "editing Stephanie" cannot remember what show gave me the "vibe" of Merlin :(

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Join Stephanie in today's episode as she discusses the Masterpiece Mystery series, "Grantchester." A small town setting, found family, and murder, Grantchester has it all!

The show follows Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and the local vicar (Season 9's Rishi Nair) solve crimes (specifically murders) in the quiet town of Grantchester, located around Cambridge (England). You can start at the beginning or at the most recent season (Season 9). The first five seasons are available with an Amazon Prime subscription, and seasons six through nine are available for purchase. You can also stream it on PBS Passport.

Featured Music: "Mr. Chambers" composed by John Lunn

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Buckle up for an emotional one as Stephanie and returning guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss the second Virtual Book Club pick: Lovely War by Julie Berry.

Lovely War takes place between World Wars I & II as Greek Goddess Aphrodite tells a story to her fellow gods about two couples during WWI. This novel was a rollercoaster of emotions. Whether you read (or listened) to Lovely War or not, be prepared for spoilers as well as a discussion on WWI and historical pieces set during the Great War. It's bound to be an interesting listen no matter if you read the book or not.

As the material is heavy, be sure to take care of yourself :)

Thank you to Dahlia for sharing so much of your personal story.

Thank you to everyone who sent in their thoughts (via Instagram or by sending an email).

And thank you to Julie Berry for writing this novel.

Highly recommend listening to the audiobook as it has a full cast and is fantastic.

Featured Music: "1917" from 1917

References:

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As summer winds down, join Stephanie as she discusses her favorite (and least favorite) TV shows, films, and books from the last 3 months. Summer went by so fast, but luckily there was a lot of good media out there. Hope you enjoy!

References:

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This episode was recorded with Garage Band

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