Reclaiming Jane

By Emily Davis-Hale & Lauren Wethers

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.

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Reclaiming Jane episodes:

July 28, 2021Pride & Prejudice 21-25: "Settle Down"
Who are we to shy away from notoriously expansive (pun intended) topics? Lauren and Emily dive into colonialism. Also included: strategic alliances, Coca-Col(onialism) Freestyle, and Love Island.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
Types of colonialism

Desirability politics
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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38min
July 14, 2021 Pride & Prejudice 16-20: "War (what is it good for?)"
Absolutely nothing! In this episode, Lauren and Emily talk about wars both literal and metaphorical. Also included: proposals, celebrity feuds, and the mortifying ordeal of (your family) being known.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
The Napoleonic Wars
Taylor vs. Kanye
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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46min
June 30, 2021Pride & Prejudice 11-15: "Best Frenemies"
What makes a friend? Co-hosting BFFs Lauren and Emily look at interpersonal relationships in the Bennetsphere. Also included: Mean Girls, ulterior motives, and George Wickham has entered the chat.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
The History of Friendship

Why Mean Girls is the perfect teen movie
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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47min
June 16, 2021Pride & Prejudice 6-10: "I'll Make a Man out of You"
This week, Emily and Lauren discuss masculinity and our leading men. Also included: English nationalism, gendered gazes, and just a splash of High School Musical.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
Masculinity and mental health

The female gaze
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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40min
June 02, 2021Pride & Prejudice 1-5: "First Impressions"
Welcome to a new season and a new book! In this first episode on Pride & Prejudice, hosts Emily and Lauren are joined (and judged) by Molly and Becca, the creators and co-hosts of Pod and Prejudice. Also included: ladylike behavior, special treatment, and teenage phases we'd rather forget.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
Gender roles in the 19th century

The "not like other girls" phenomenon
Find Pod and Prejudice on their website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
Connect with us:
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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57min
May 05, 2021 Sense & Sensibility Wrap-Up: "Unsolicited Advice"
In the Season 1 finale, Emily and Lauren share their thoughts on Sense & Sensibility as a whole and give its characters some feedback in a new segment, "Advising Austen."
Thanks for joining us this season! We'll be back on June 2 to start Pride & Prejudice.
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
Connect with us:
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Goodreads: Reclaiming Jane Book Club
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Email: [email protected]
Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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20min
April 21, 2021 Sense & Sensibility 46-50: "Adult Supervision Required"
In our final recap and dissection of Sense & Sensibility, Emily and Lauren tackle the topic of adulthood: what does it really mean? Also included: happy endings, emotional growth, and Taylor Swift.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
History of Childhood
Here's Why Taylor Swift is Re-Releasing Her Old Albums
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
Connect with us:
Twitter: @reclaimingjane
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Goodreads: Reclaiming Jane Book Club
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Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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39min
April 07, 2021 Sense & Sensibility 41-45: "Losing Our Religion"
In Episode 9, Emily and Lauren go to church. Also included: near-death experiences, unexpected visitors, and a healthy (?) dose of pining.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
The First Great Awakening
God in the Regency
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
Connect with us:
Twitter: @reclaimingjane
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Goodreads: Reclaiming Jane Book Club
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Email: [email protected]
Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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47min
March 24, 2021 Sense & Sensibility 36-40: "Sparking Joy"
After the trauma of last episode, Emily and Lauren look for joy instead in chapters 36-40. Also included: relatable characters, emotional ranges larger than a teaspoon, and Emily's endgame predictions.
(Please pardon the audio quality. We had technical difficulties in recording.)
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
Jane Austen provided the romcom some Sense and Sensibility
What is humoral theory?
For show notes and a full transcript, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
Connect with us:
Twitter: @reclaimingjane
Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod
Instagram: @reclaimingjane
Goodreads: Reclaiming Jane Book Club
Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod
Email: [email protected]
Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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45min
March 10, 2021 Sense & Sensibility 31-35: "Everybody Hurts"
In Episode 7, Emily and Lauren tackle some heavy topics when considering a trauma-informed reading of Jane Austen. Also included: backstory, sympathy, and hysteria.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
What is trauma-informed care?
Trauma-Informed Care: What it is, and why it's important
Female Hysteria (and the Sex Toys Used to Treat It)
For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com
Connect with us:
Twitter: @reclaimingjane
Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod
Instagram: @reclaimingjane
Goodreads: Reclaiming Jane Book Club
Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod
Email: [email protected]
Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art by Emily Davis-Hale.
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45min

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