The Thing About Austen
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Episode 122: The Thing About The Romance of the Forest
Oct 15, 2026
32m 12s
Episode 121: The Thing About Henry Tilney's Dogs with guest Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith
Sep 23, 2026
33m 52s
Episode 120: The Thing About Mr. Darcy's Ten Thousand a Year
Aug 20, 2026
38m 19s
Episode 119: The Thing About Sea-bathing
Jul 22, 2026
47m 19s
Episode 118: The Thing About Mrs. Clay Under Mr. Elliot's Protection
Jun 23, 2026
1h 00m 18s
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- 🇺🇸United States · BooksHOME#4864K to 341K
- 🇵🇱PL · Books#271.4K to 7.6K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Books#1001.2K to 6.1K
- 🇳🇴NO · Books#49376 to 2.0K
- 🇦🇷AR · Books#69332 to 1.8K
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31K to 163K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/15/26 | Episode 122: The Thing About The Romance of the Forest | Spooky season has arrived, and we're celebrating by diving into a classic gothic novel. This episode we pore over the pages of Ann Radcliffe's The Romance of the Forest, one of the books that Harriet Smith recommends to Robert Martin (Emma has thoughts). To join our Patreon community, please head to https://www.patreon.com/TheThingAboutAusten. Thank you so much for supporting the work we do! Website/newsletter: https://www.thethingaboutausten.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @TheThingAboutAusten Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop | 32m 12s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Episode 121: The Thing About Henry Tilney's Dogs with guest Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith | Catherine Morland is thrilled to be visiting Henry Tilney's home. Bonus: she gets to meet his very cute dogs. Pet historian Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith is back to analyze Henry's canine companions in the context of Regency dog ownership. Thank you so much to Stephanie for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Instagram @DogHistorian. Her book Yap! is out in October and is currently available for pre-order. We have launched a Patreon! To join, please head to https://www.patreon.com/TheThingAboutAusten. Thank you so much for supporting the work we do! Website/newsletter: https://www.thethingaboutausten.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @TheThingAboutAusten Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop | 33m 52s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | Jane AustenMr. Darcy+3 | — | PatreonThe Thing About Austen | — | Mr. Darcyten thousand pounds+5 | — | 38m 19s | ||
| 7/22/26 | sea-bathingJane Austen+3 | — | PatreonThe Thing About Austen | — | sea-bathingJane Austen+5 | — | 47m 19s | ||
| 6/23/26 | 18th-century societyrole of mistresses+3 | — | PatreonThe Thing About Austen | — | AustenMrs. Clay+6 | — | 1h 00m 18s | ||
| 5/26/26 | Barton CottageDashwood ladies+3 | — | The Thing About AustenPatreon+1 | DevonBarton Cottage | Dashwood ladiesBarton Cottage+5 | — | 33m 01s | ||
| 3/23/26 | knittingcrochet+4 | Eleanor Gilchrist | The Thing About Austen | — | knittingEleanor Gilchrist+5 | — | 31m 46s | ||
| 2/27/26 | Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural Daughter | Emma has big plans for Harriet, and these plans require a backstory, which Emma is more than happy to concoct. This episode we unpack the meaning of the expression "natural daughter" and discuss the social context of illegitimacy in Austen's time. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 39m 25s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | Miss LambeAusten's unfinished work+3 | Damianne Scott | Black Girl Loves JaneThe Thing About Austen+1 | — | Miss LambeAusten+4 | — | 37m 26s | ||
| 12/15/25 | Jane AustenGrosvenor Street+3 | — | The Thing About AustenBingley sisters+1 | Grosvenor Street | Grosvenor StreetJane Austen+3 | — | 24m 38s | ||
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| 11/24/25 | theaterMansfield Park+3 | — | The Thing About AustenMansfield Park+1 | — | Mansfield ParkLovers' Vows+3 | — | 30m 10s | ||
| 10/27/25 | murder mysteryAusten analysis+3 | Kate Emery | Austen Therapy | — | Catherinemurder+6 | — | 33m 55s | ||
| 9/21/25 | Episode 110: The Thing About Lady Catherine's Windows with guest Dr. Emily Davis-Hale | Have you heard of this really, really, REALLY amazing house called Rosings? No seriously, it's basically the greatest house that has ever been built. And the windows! Don't even get me started. I mean, honestly, look at that gorgeous glazing. This episode we're joined by Dr. Emily Davis-Hale of Reclaiming Jane to discuss Lady Catherine, her windows, and why Mr. Collins is obsessed with both. Thank you so much to Emily for joining us for this episode! You can find Reclaiming Jane online at https://www.reclaimingjanepod.com and follow them on Instagram @ReclaimingJane and on Facebook @ReclaimingJanePod. You can follow Emily on Instagram @emmakyzar and on Bluesky @crawfits. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 22m 15s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 | Episode 109: The Thing About the Assizes | Admiral Croft went away to sea, and Mr. Musgrove went away to Taunton. And Mrs. Musgrove seems to think that's the same thing. Grab your fanciest and most judicial red robe because this episode, we're covering the assizes. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 30m 20s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Episode 108: The Thing About the Barouche-landau | The weather is fine, and Mrs. Elton would like to go for a drive with the top down. This episode we're covering barouches, landaus, and Mrs. Elton's favorite, the barouche-landau. Let's hope it doesn't rain. Thank you to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, presenting Jane Austen Wrecked My Life for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more and watch at home here: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/janeaustenwreckedmylife You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 29m 50s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | Episode 107: The Thing About Manydown Park with guests Prerna Ramachandra and Sarah Rose Kearns | In December 1802, while visiting family friends at Manydown Park, Jane Austen received and accepted a proposal of marriage from Harris Bigg-Wither. The next day, she withdrew her acceptance. This episode we are joined by guests Prerna Ramachandra and Sarah Rose Kearns to discuss this crossroads moment in Austen's personal and professional life. Thank you so much to Prerna and Rose for joining us for this episode! Their Kickstarter campaign for Manydown is now live: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theholytheatre/manydown-a-jane-austen-story. Please check it out and consider supporting their work. You can also follow along with their progress by subscribing to their Substack: https://manydown.substack.com. You can learn more about Prerna and Rose's other work at https://www.prernaramachandra.me and https://www.theholytheatre.org. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. Thank you to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, presenting Jane Austen Wrecked My Life for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more and watch at home here: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/janeaustenwreckedmylife | 32m 59s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Episode 106: The Thing About Special Licenses | Mrs. Bennet would like to ensure that Lizzy's special day is the MOST special. And what better way to do that than by having Darcy and Lizzy marry by special license. This episode we cover the banns, common licenses, and special licenses, and we dig into whether Mrs. Bennet's wedding dreams are likely to come true. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 28m 50s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | Episode 105: The Thing About Marianne's Music with guest Dr. Elizabeth Weybright | Marianne has a lot of feelings, and what better way of expressing them than through her music? Dr. Elizabeth "Elly" Weybright joins us for this episode to discuss Marianne as a musician and the ways in which Marianne's musicianship is central to her character. We also get into a bit of Austen's own history of piano ownership and music playing. If you have ever cried on your piano after a bad breakup, this episode is for you. Thank you so much to Elly for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Twitter @EllyWeybright. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 54m 49s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | Episode 104: The Thing About The Crescent | Henry Tilney has mysteriously disappeared, and Catherine will not rest until she finds him. Next up in her investigation? The Crescent. Join us as we cover the history and architecture of this notable landmark. If you have ever been desperately hoping to casually bump into someone, this episode is for you. Thank you to PBS for sponsoring this episode! Miss Austen will be released on Masterpiece on May 4, 9pm/8c. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 22m 59s | ||||||
| 3/26/25 | Episode 103: The Thing About Elegant Extracts | Harriet has been talking a lot about this nice guy she met, which means that Emma has questions. In addition to Robert Martin's blood type, school transcripts, and tax returns, she would obviously like to know about his reading tastes and preferences. This episode, we're flipping through the pages of Elegant Extracts. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 21m 45s | ||||||
| 2/28/25 | Episode 102: The Thing About Lady Bertram's Shawl with guest Laboni Islam | Fanny's brother is headed back to sea, and Lady Bertram has a request (or two) for him. Poet and arts educator Laboni Islam joins us for this episode as we discuss Lady Bertram and her requested shawl(s). In addition to delving into the history and context surrounding these shawls, Laboni also shares details of her related project from her time as a Reimagine Resident at Jane Austen's House. Thank you so much to Laboni for joining us for this episode! You can find Laboni's poetry project here: https://janeaustens.house/creatives-in-residence/muslin-shawl-a-possible-history and learn more about her other work here: https://www.laboniislam.ca/ You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 30m 20s | ||||||
| 1/27/25 | Episode 101: The Thing About Lizzy's Pin-money | Lizzy is officially engaged, and Mrs. Bennet has pound signs for eyes. Grab your marriage settlement and your preferred negotiator, because this episode we're getting into the history and purpose of pin-money. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 27m 56s | ||||||
| 12/20/24 | Episode 100: The Thing About Jane Austen's House with guest Lizzie Dunford | Happy 100! To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we are thrilled to share our conversation with Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen’s House. We chat about Austen's time living in Chawton, as well as the incredible work that Jane Austen's House is doing to promote and preserve Austen’s legacy as an author and storyteller. Thank you so much to Lizzie for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Instagram @lizzie_dunford_writes. You can learn more about Jane Austen's house and find links to all their socials at https://janeaustens.house. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 46m 47s | ||||||
| 11/26/24 | Episode 99: The Thing About White Soup | Mr. Bingley is planning to hold a ball at Netherfield Park, and white soup is obviously on the menu. This episode we're cooking up something special in the kitchen as we explain exactly what goes into this delicious dish. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 13m 08s | ||||||
| 10/23/24 | Episode 98: The Thing About Northanger Abbey's Bell System | THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. And the person calling is General Tilney. For this year's spooky season episode, we're talking about the bell system at Northanger Abbey. If you have ever wondered for whom the bell pulls, this episode is for you. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. | 28m 24s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Thing About Austen
Peaked at #27 in PL, currently #27 in PL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| PL | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| HU | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| United States | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| Norway | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| RO | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| PH | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| AR | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| PL | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| South Africa | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| HU | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| Finland | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| CL | — | #97 | #97 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| Ireland | — | #110 | #110 | — |
| Spain | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| AR | — | #123 | #123 | — |
| Norway | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| PH | — | #135 | #135 | — |
| United States | — | #137 | #137 | — |
| RO | — | #147 | #147 | — |
Chart Positions
26 placements across 17 markets.
Chart Positions
26 placements across 17 markets.