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My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen's cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed—Lee Falin, about the life and works of Jane Austen. Rather than explore the "literary themes and etho... more
FAQs about My Cousin Jane:How many episodes does My Cousin Jane have?The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.
September 09, 2022Embarrassing boasts and the Game of Loo - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 9Why is poetry the food of love? What's so funny about four-and-twenty families? And how do you play Loo? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more9minPlay
September 02, 2022Ragout Dishes, Uncles in Cheapside, and Preferring Books Over Cards - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 8What's the difference between a plain dish and a ragout? What's the deal with living near Cheapside? And why is it such a big deal that Elizabeth prefers a book over cards? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more18minPlay
August 27, 2022The Bennet's Estate, Quartering Troops in Meryton, and Walking over Stiles - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 7How much money did the Bennet's have? What did it mean for the citizens of Meryton that the militia was being quartered there? And what would it have been like to walk from Longbourn to Netherfield? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more13minPlay
August 12, 2022Vingt-et-un vs Commerce, Cooling Your Porridge, and Irish Airs - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 6What exactly is Vingt-et-un and Commerce? Is the phrase "Keep your breath to cool your porridge" really an old saying? If so, where did it come from? And what are Scotch and Irish airs? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more15minPlay
July 23, 2022Sir William Lucas, Regency Mayors, and Royal House Fires - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 5What exactly was Sir William Lucas' role as the mayor of a small market town? What's the difference between The Palace of Westminster, Saint James, and Buckingham? And why should the monarchy invest in fire insurance? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more10minPlay
July 12, 2022Private Seminaries, How to Address Women, and Escaping Middle Class - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 4What was a private seminary? What is the proper way to address a gentleman's daughter? And just what is the story with the Bingley's fortune? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more9minPlay
May 27, 2022Mr. Darcy's Wealth, His Behavior at the Ball, and Regency Dances - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 3Just how rich was Mr. Darcy? Why was he being so rude at the ball? Why is it such a big deal that Bingley danced with Jane twice? And what exactly is a Boulangere? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more11minPlay
May 20, 2022Regency Fashion Guides, Trimming Bonnets, and More - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 2Were men and women held to the same standards of fashion during the Regency Era? What exactly did trimming a bonnet entail? How important were social norms to Mrs. Bennet? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more8minPlay
May 13, 2022Proper Introductions, Mr. Bingley's Wealth, and More - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 1Exactly who could be introduced to whom during the Regency era? Who was richer, Mr. Bingley or Captain Wentworth? And what's something that most Regency films get wrong? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more11minPlay
April 20, 2022Landaulettes, Marriage Advice, and More - Persuasion Chapter 24Why was Mary jealous that Anne was mistress of a landaulette? What even is a landaulette? Was Captain Wentworth likely to fight in a future war? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane....more9minPlay
FAQs about My Cousin Jane:How many episodes does My Cousin Jane have?The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.