Jane Eyre

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Jane Austen Podcast will eventually have a crossover Brontë episode... Welcome back! How has your summer been? We’re taking a break from Jane Austen and having a Hot Goth Summer! Let’s get a little dark and broody with the Brontës. We’ve got our resident Brontë fan, Abby Sayre, who helps us break down the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. We also talk about the 2011 movie adaptation. Revelations! Secrets! Terrible men! This episode has it all. This is the first part of a 2 part episode, so stay tuned! Note: At one point we talk about the racial dynamics in Jane Eyre, this was initially a longer discussion which we unfortunately had to cut down due to some messed up audio. In part of the segment that was cut we mention this article, and wanted to drop it here for you to read to give you more context to this discussion. It’s called “Reading Jane Eyre While Black” By Tyrese L. Coleman. It’s a great piece about the experience of reading historical romance as a Black woman. Check it out and read the author's own words here: https://lithub.com/reading-jane-eyre-while-black/ We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Jane Austen Podcast will eventually have a crossover Brontë episode... Welcome back! How has your summer been? We’re taking a break from Jane Austen and having a Hot Goth Summer! Let’s get a little dark and broody with the Brontës. We’ve got our resident Brontë fan, Abby Sayre, who helps us break down the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. We also talk about the 2011 movie adaptation. Revelations! Secrets! Terrible men! This episode has it all. This is the first part of a 2 part episode, so stay tuned! Note: At one point we talk about the racial dynamics in Jane Eyre, this was initially a longer discussion which we unfortunately had to cut down due to some messed up audio. In part of the segment that was cut we mention this article, and wanted to drop it here for you to read to give you more context to this discussion. It’s called “Reading Jane Eyre While Black” By <a href="https://lithub.com/author/tyrese-l-coleman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyrese L. Coleman</a>. It’s a great piece about the experience of reading historical romance as a Black woman. Check it out and read the author's own words here: <a href="https://lithub.com/reading-jane-eyre-while-black/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lithub.com/reading-jane-eyre-while-black/</a> We have a twitter! <a href="https://twitter.com/janecultpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/janecultpod</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

 Hot Goth Summer- Jane Eyre Part 1 w/ Abby Sayre

This is it! We’re reading the last four chapters of Pride and Prejudice. There will be squealing, swooning, and lots of quoting directly from the text. Darcy has been to therapy and learned how to give a good apology. Get out your Sunday finest, it's a double wedding! Thanks to everyone who has listened! We've had a blast making this podcast and we hope you've enjoyed listening to it. We'll be taking a break to deal with the real world for awhile (yuck!), but we've got some bonus content in the works to hopefully tide you over. In the meantime, let us know which Jane Austen book we should read next! Also, check out Jo's Boys: A Little Women Podcast. Highly recommend!  We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

This is it! We’re reading the last four chapters of Pride and Prejudice. There will be squealing, swooning, and lots of quoting directly from the text. Darcy has been to therapy and learned how to give a good apology. Get out your Sunday finest, it's a double wedding! Thanks to everyone who has listened! We've had a blast making this podcast and we hope you've enjoyed listening to it. We'll be taking a break to deal with the real world for awhile (yuck!), but we've got some bonus content in the works to hopefully tide you over. In the meantime, let us know which Jane Austen book we should read next! Also, check out <a href="https://anchor.fm/peyton-thomas0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jo's Boys: A Little Women Podcast</a>. Highly recommend! We have a twitter! <a href="https://twitter.com/janecultpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/janecultpod</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 21 - Two Grooms for Two Sisters

Lady Catherine makes a surprise visit, is rude to everyone, and makes a shocking demand. Bingley makes a smooth exit. Mr. Bennet relays his correspondence from Mr. Collins. From here on out, all the scenes are #iconic. Random things and tangents: We don’t know what’s in a white russian; Mr. Collins’s sex life; Moonie message boards; we spend some time googling about the new Persuasion movie (which at one point I mistakenly call Pride and Prejudice); NO MORE BATMAN MOVIES; What we’re reading/Watching: Death in her hands by Ottessa Moshfegh; Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney; Tokyo Vice; Slow Horses; Patchinko; Only Murders in the Building; Baskets; Bridgerton; The Perfume by Caroline B. Cooney We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Lady Catherine makes a surprise visit, is rude to everyone, and makes a shocking demand. Bingley makes a smooth exit. Mr. Bennet relays his correspondence from Mr. Collins. From here on out, all the scenes are #iconic. Random things and tangents: We don’t know what’s in a white russian; Mr. Collins’s sex life; Moonie message boards; we spend some time googling about the new Persuasion movie (which at one point I mistakenly call Pride and Prejudice); NO MORE BATMAN MOVIES; What we’re reading/Watching: Death in her hands by Ottessa Moshfegh; Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney; Tokyo Vice; Slow Horses; Patchinko; Only Murders in the Building; Baskets; Bridgerton; The Perfume by Caroline B. Cooney We have a twitter! <a href="https://twitter.com/janecultpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/janecultpod</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 20 - No Compliments to Your Mother

Bingley and Darcy are back at Netherfield! They come to visit the Bennets and get invited to a dinner party. Sparks fly with Bingley and Jane, and they finally get their happy ending. Darcy is sending mixed signals to Elizabeth, but the sexual tension is through the roof! Tangents include: searching for porn and fanfics, a long rant about Hemingway and misogynist takes on chick lit. Also, Laurel gives a very broad summary of all 16 seasons of Sister Wives What we’re reading/watching: Reacher, Sister Wives We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Bingley and Darcy are back at Netherfield! They come to visit the Bennets and get invited to a dinner party. Sparks fly with Bingley and Jane, and they finally get their happy ending. Darcy is sending mixed signals to Elizabeth, but the sexual tension is through the roof! Tangents include: searching for porn and fanfics, a long rant about Hemingway and misogynist takes on chick lit. Also, Laurel gives a very broad summary of all 16 seasons of Sister Wives What we’re reading/watching: Reacher, Sister Wives We have a twitter! <a href="https://twitter.com/janecultpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/janecultpod</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 19 - The Boys are Back in Town

Wickham comes back to town to hang with the in-laws! Lydia is thrilled with her new title and regales the family with tales of her wedding. Everyone except Mrs. Bennet are horrified at her lack of self-awareness. Lydia spills the beans that Darcy was at her wedding. Mrs. Gardiner explains how Darcy arranged everything for Lydia’s wedding including paying off Wickham and all his debts. Wickham and Elizabeth make up…sort of? Akina and Laurel get very far off topic to talk about experiences that 2nd gen. ex-moonies will understand. Tangents include glitter eyeshadow, how to say Derbyshire, Football sunday, and Iran Contra. What we’re reading: Picture books! The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero, The Bourne Identity Series  Follow us on twitter here!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Wickham comes back to town to hang with the in-laws! Lydia is thrilled with her new title and regales the family with tales of her wedding. Everyone except Mrs. Bennet are horrified at her lack of self-awareness. Lydia spills the beans that Darcy was at her wedding. Mrs. Gardiner explains how Darcy arranged everything for Lydia’s wedding including paying off Wickham and all his debts. Wickham and Elizabeth make up…sort of? Akina and Laurel get very far off topic to talk about experiences that 2nd gen. ex-moonies will understand. Tangents include glitter eyeshadow, how to say Derbyshire, Football sunday, and Iran Contra. What we’re reading: Picture books! The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero, The Bourne Identity Series <a href="https://twitter.com/janecultpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow us on twitter here! </a> Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 18 - Meet the Wickhams 

The news is getting out all over town that Wickham is a cad. Mr. Collins sticks his nose in. Jane’s Janeness is overflowing. The Bennets finally get news that Lydia and Wickham have been found and will be married. Jane and Elizabeth debate whether or not Wickham’s intentions are at all honorable. Spoiler: They’re not! Akina and Laurel talk about things they have no idea about like European military history- thanks, American school system! We also talk about things we know a lot about, like toxic positivity, mental health, and coping mechanisms...thanks, cult! What We’re Reading: Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, Kudos by Rachel Cusk Referenced in the episode: The Jane Austen Podcast The Militia in Jane Austen’s England, by Regina Jeffer We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

The news is getting out all over town that Wickham is a cad. Mr. Collins sticks his nose in. Jane’s Janeness is overflowing. The Bennets finally get news that Lydia and Wickham have been found and will be married. Jane and Elizabeth debate whether or not Wickham’s intentions are at all honorable. Spoiler: They’re not! Akina and Laurel talk about things they have no idea about like European military history- thanks, American school system! We also talk about things we know a lot about, like toxic positivity, mental health, and coping mechanisms...thanks, cult! What We’re Reading: Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, Kudos by Rachel Cusk Referenced in the episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Gf0RoyjhVwmaGmgCF9FGt?si=BX7rDmgLR0WKR-nZTWrzwA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jane Austen Podcast</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Gf0RoyjhVwmaGmgCF9FGt?si=BX7rDmgLR0WKR-nZTWrzwA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.austenauthors.net/the-militia-in-jane-austens-england/#:~:text=The%20militia%20assumed%20the%20%E2%80%9Cpolicing,outside%20of%20the%20home%20land." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Militia in Jane Austen’s England, by Regina Jeffer</a> We have a twitter! <a href="https://twitter.com/janecultpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/janecultpod</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 17 - Jane is Fluent in Spiritual Bypassing

CONTENT WARNING and CORRECTIONS: In this episode we talk about child marriage in the United States. We mention that it is only banned in 4 states. However, it is actually banned in SIX states (meaning the minimum age is 18 with no exceptions): New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Delaware, New York, and Rhode Island. Seriously, go call your local representatives... Elizabeth gets some distressing news and Darcy offers her a glass of wine. Lydia has run off with Wickham, but maybe they are headed to Gretna Green? And we’re supposed to pretend that would be better? While everyone in the Bennet household deals with this shocking development, we talk about child marriages in the United States and how it reminds us of the marriage practices of the cult we were raised in.    What we're reading: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See   We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com  Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox  Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

CONTENT WARNING and CORRECTIONS: In this episode we talk about child marriage in the United States. We mention that it is only banned in 4 states. However, it is actually banned in SIX states (meaning the minimum age is 18 with no exceptions): New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Delaware, New York, and Rhode Island. Seriously, go call your local representatives... Elizabeth gets some distressing news and Darcy offers her a glass of wine. Lydia has run off with Wickham, but maybe they are headed to Gretna Green? And we’re supposed to pretend that would be better? While everyone in the Bennet household deals with this shocking development, we talk about child marriages in the United States and how it reminds us of the marriage practices of the cult we were raised in.    What we're reading: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See   We have a twitter! <a href="https://twitter.com/janecultpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/janecultpod</a> Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com  Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox  Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 16 - Viva Gretna Green

Darcy brings Georgiana to meet Elizabeth and Bingley soon follows. Bingley tries to slyly ask if Jane has a boyfriend. The Gardiners are the Michael Jackson with popcorn meme. Mr. Gardiner goes fishing with Darcy and the ladies meet up with Caroline, Mrs. Hurst, and Georgiana. The house is full of pyramids of fruit. Tangent stories include Moonie weddings and matching workshops. Noises in the background are thanks to Akina’s pup.  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com  Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox  Music and Production by Laurel Nakai  Artwork by Akina Cox

Darcy brings Georgiana to meet Elizabeth and Bingley soon follows. Bingley tries to slyly ask if Jane has a boyfriend. The Gardiners are the Michael Jackson with popcorn meme. Mr. Gardiner goes fishing with Darcy and the ladies meet up with Caroline, Mrs. Hurst, and Georgiana. The house is full of pyramids of fruit. Tangent stories include Moonie weddings and matching workshops. Noises in the background are thanks to Akina’s pup.  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com  Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox  Music and Production by Laurel Nakai  Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 15 - Love Triangles and Fruit Pyramids

The Gardiners and Elizabeth visit Pemberley. Mrs. Reynolds gives a tour and extols the many virtues of her employer. Mr. Darcy surprises everyone by coming home a day early and being extremely polite and agreeable. We talk about the beauty of landscape and well appointed rooms, how to be a “nice guy”, the reverence of nature in art and literature, and a tangent about cult coverage in the media. Let us know if you’d be interested in a bonus episode just on cult media and content. We have thoughts! Drinking Game! -  take a shot anytime Akina or I say any version of: “it’s great!”, “so good!” or how much we love Elizabeth Bennet or Jane Austen. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

The Gardiners and Elizabeth visit Pemberley. Mrs. Reynolds gives a tour and extols the many virtues of her employer. Mr. Darcy surprises everyone by coming home a day early and being extremely polite and agreeable. We talk about the beauty of landscape and well appointed rooms, how to be a “nice guy”, the reverence of nature in art and literature, and a tangent about cult coverage in the media. Let us know if you’d be interested in a bonus episode just on cult media and content. We have thoughts! Drinking Game! -  take a shot anytime Akina or I say any version of: “it’s great!”, “so good!” or how much we love Elizabeth Bennet or Jane Austen. Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 14 - MTV Cribs Pemberley Edition

Heads up: Content warning for sexual assult and predators…blame Wicham for all of these very serious discussions. Ugh, we hate him. As always feel free to skip this part if you’re not up for it. The discussion happens at the 35 minute mark and ends around minute 48. It’s not overly graphic or explicit but be aware and take care of yourself if you need to.Back at home, Elizabeth confides in Jane about what happened at Rosings. Mrs. Bennet, Kitty, and Lydia are distraught that the regiment is leaving and want to follow them to Brighton. Lydia’s dreams come true when she gets an invite from the Colonel's wife Mrs. Forester to accompany her to Brighton. Elizabeth gives Wickham the cold shoulder. Elizabeth reflects on her parents' marriage and how it affects the family. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner take Elizabeth on vacation to Derbyshire and contemplate visiting Pemberley.We talk about loveless marriages and consult a law article on the patterns of sexual predators. Small tangent on the Jersey Shore (the beaches, not the show). Also how do you pronounce Derbyshire??Next time: It’s a one chapter episode because  we’re going to Pemberley! Chapter 43Link to Michigan Law Review article: Pride and Predators by Heidi S. BondEmail us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.comHosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina CoxMusic and Production by Laurel NakaiArtwork by Akina Cox

Heads up: Content warning for sexual assult and predators…blame Wicham for all of these very serious discussions. Ugh, we hate him. As always feel free to skip this part if you’re not up for it. The discussion happens at the 35 minute mark and ends around minute 48. It’s not overly graphic or explicit but be aware and take care of yourself if you need to. Back at home, Elizabeth confides in Jane about what happened at Rosings. Mrs. Bennet, Kitty, and Lydia are distraught that the regiment is leaving and want to follow them to Brighton. Lydia’s dreams come true when she gets an invite from the Colonel's wife Mrs. Forester to accompany her to Brighton. Elizabeth gives Wickham the cold shoulder. Elizabeth reflects on her parents' marriage and how it affects the family. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner take Elizabeth on vacation to Derbyshire and contemplate visiting Pemberley. We talk about loveless marriages and consult a law article on the patterns of sexual predators. Small tangent on the Jersey Shore (the beaches, not the show). Also how do you pronounce Derbyshire?? Next time: It’s a one chapter episode because  we’re going to Pemberley! Chapter 43 Link to Michigan Law Review article: Pride and Predators by Heidi S. Bond Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 13 - Lydia Goes Down the Shore

Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox grew up in the Unification Church, otherwise known as the Moonies, and are reflecting on that experience while reading their favorite author: Jane Austen! We’re taking the cult out of culture night, and bringing you just the fun parts!

CONTENT WARNING: Heads up, especially for any UC and ex-moonie listeners: This episode is pretty heavy on the cult content. We have a discussion about Sanctuary Church, a splinter cult of the main Unification Church. The discussion includes guns, violence against LGBTQ+, and alt-right ideology and conspiracy theories. If you’re not up for it, feel free to skip this episode or come back to it when you are fully resourced.  Here’s what happens on the Jane Austen end: Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam have left the building. Elizabeth is still processing the aftermath of Darcy’s letter. Lady Catherine is still “wakadoodle”, Mr. Collins is still annoying. Elizabeth and Maria head back home and meet Lydia and Kitty at an inn on the way. Lydia does some shopping and fills us in on important gossip. Elizabeth is conflicted about how to relay what she’s learned about Wickham without revealing too much. We learn we’re all a little bit of a “Mary” Resources mentioned in this episode:  ICSA- International Cultic Studies Association  https://www.icsahome.com (ICSA), founded in 1979, provides information, education, and help to those adversely affected by or interested in cultic and other high-control groups and relationships.  ICSA is unique in how it brings together former group members, families, helping professionals and researchers I Got Out- https://www.igotout.org The sole mission of #iGotOut is to inspire survivors of cultic abuse to tell and share their stories, creating an online community dedicated to unflinching honesty. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Find Laurel on Instagram and Twitter @laurelnakai Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

CONTENT WARNING: Heads up, especially for any UC and ex-moonie listeners: This episode is pretty heavy on the cult content. We have a discussion about Sanctuary Church, a splinter cult of the main Unification Church. The discussion includes guns, violence against LGBTQ+, and alt-right ideology and conspiracy theories. If you’re not up for it, feel free to skip this episode or come back to it when you are fully resourced. Here’s what happens on the Jane Austen end: Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam have left the building. Elizabeth is still processing the aftermath of Darcy’s letter. Lady Catherine is still “wakadoodle”, Mr. Collins is still annoying. Elizabeth and Maria head back home and meet Lydia and Kitty at an inn on the way. Lydia does some shopping and fills us in on important gossip. Elizabeth is conflicted about how to relay what she’s learned about Wickham without revealing too much. We learn we’re all a little bit of a “Mary” Resources mentioned in this episode:  ICSA- International Cultic Studies Association <a href="https://www.icsahome.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.icsahome.com</a> (ICSA), founded in 1979, provides information, education, and help to those adversely affected by or interested in cultic and other high-control groups and relationships.  ICSA is unique in how it brings together former group members, families, helping professionals and researchers I Got Out- <a href="https://www.igotout.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.igotout.org</a> The sole mission of #iGotOut is to inspire survivors of cultic abuse to tell and share their stories, creating an online community dedicated to unflinching honesty. Email us: <a href="mailto:Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com">Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com</a> Find Laurel on Instagram and Twitter @laurelnakai Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 12 - Rev. Jane Austen, True Author of Heaven and Earth

It’s happening! It’s here! The moment you’ve been waiting for. Darcy finally declares his love for Elizabeth and it does NOT GO WELL. Darcy writes a long letter which reveals the scandalous truth about George Wickham. Laurel and Akina talk about their favorite Mr. Darcy. What else can we say? If you’ve made it this far, we ardently love and admire you. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox 

It’s happening! It’s here! The moment you’ve been waiting for. Darcy finally declares his love for Elizabeth and it does NOT GO WELL. Darcy writes a long letter which reveals the scandalous truth about George Wickham. Laurel and Akina talk about their favorite Mr. Darcy. What else can we say? If you’ve made it this far, we ardently love and admire you. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 11 - I Love You, I Hate You

Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam join the party at Rosings Park. Lizzy plays piano, Fitzwilliam reveals some devastating news, and Elizabeth gets a headache. We have an interesting conversation about “Bounded Choices” and the dynamics of abusive relationships. Tangents include: boys dropping hints, progressive Christians, English feminists, and misinterpreting history.Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.comHosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina CoxMusic and Production by Laurel NakaiArtwork by Akina Cox

Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam join the party at Rosings Park. Lizzy plays piano, Fitzwilliam reveals some devastating news, and Elizabeth gets a headache. We have an interesting conversation about “Bounded Choices” and the dynamics of abusive relationships. Tangents include: boys dropping hints, progressive Christians, English feminists, and misinterpreting history. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 10 - Lady Catherine School of Music

Lizzy goes to visit Charlotte and Mr. Collins. We finally meet Lady Catherine De Bourgh and have some awkward dinners. Charlotte shows off her ingenious home design. Mr. Darcy makes a surprise visit with his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. Laurel records in the middle of a thunderstorm which makes for some dramatic sound effects. Akina gets us off track by telling us a story about seeing a celebrity in LA. Other tangents include: inappropriate questions, wearing traditional Korean gowns, and the fallacy of “living for the sake of others.” Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Lizzy goes to visit Charlotte and Mr. Collins. We finally meet Lady Catherine De Bourgh and have some awkward dinners. Charlotte shows off her ingenious home design. Mr. Darcy makes a surprise visit with his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. Laurel records in the middle of a thunderstorm which makes for some dramatic sound effects. Akina gets us off track by telling us a story about seeing a celebrity in LA. Other tangents include: inappropriate questions, wearing traditional Korean gowns, and the fallacy of “living for the sake of others.” Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 9 - Darcy Fitzwilliam Darcy 

Laurel talks with guest Cathlene Bell about The Lizzy Bennet Diaries, a 2012 web series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. In this episode we talk about shared upbringings in the Unification church, personal connections to the material, gush about the amazing cast, and count down our top five episodes. Come fan-girl/boy/person with us!Check out Cathlene’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HSf0LooyICrIvmc6tf76GOn Instagram: @cathlene_sublimates Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.comHosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina CoxMusic and Production by Laurel NakaiArtwork by Akina Cox

Laurel talks with guest Cathlene Bell about The Lizzy Bennet Diaries, a 2012 web series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. In this episode we talk about shared upbringings in the Unification church, personal connections to the material, gush about the amazing cast, and count down our top five episodes. Come fan-girl/boy/person with us! Check out Cathlene’s podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HSf0LooyICrIvmc6tf76G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6HSf0LooyICrIvmc6tf76G</a> On Instagram: @cathlene_sublimates Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

The Lizzy Bennet Diaries w/ Cathlene Bell

Mr. Collins finds a match. Jane gets more bad news. Our favorite Aunt and Uncle come to visit. Laurel imagines an alternate ending for Charlotte and Mary. Other tangents include: more arranged marriage stuff, astrology, and 90’s concert experiences. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Mr. Collins finds a match. Jane gets more bad news. Our favorite Aunt and Uncle come to visit. Laurel imagines an alternate ending for Charlotte and Mary. Other tangents include: more arranged marriage stuff, astrology, and 90’s concert experiences. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 8 - Stupid Men are the Only Ones Worth Knowing

Mrs. Bennet needs some opium for her nerves (don’t we all).  Mr. Collins is still the worst. Elizabeth gets an offer she CAN refuse. What would it be like to marry someone you hate? We’ve thought about it way more than we should have. There’s some real talk about what it was like to leave the cult and how it still affects us. Honestly, we wouldn’t blame you if you want to skip through these chapters and meet us on the other side. Shit gets real and it cannot be overstated: Mr. Collins is the worst. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Mrs. Bennet needs some opium for her nerves (don’t we all).  Mr. Collins is still the worst. Elizabeth gets an offer she CAN refuse. What would it be like to marry someone you hate? We’ve thought about it way more than we should have. There’s some real talk about what it was like to leave the cult and how it still affects us. Honestly, we wouldn’t blame you if you want to skip through these chapters and meet us on the other side. Shit gets real and it cannot be overstated: Mr. Collins is the worst. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

EP. 7 - Get Out of My Library!

George Wickham tells some tall tales at Aunt Phillip’s party. The white soup is ready to go, which means it’s time for a ball at Netherfield! Who does Lizzy dance with? Who shows up and who doesn’t? The Bennet family is in rare form. Stuff’s gonna go down. Other tangents include: embarrassing family stories, fake boyfriends, getting kicked out of church, and weird holidays.Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.comHosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina CoxMusic and Production by Laurel NakaiArtwork by Akina Cox

George Wickham tells some tall tales at Aunt Phillip’s party. The white soup is ready to go, which means it’s time for a ball at Netherfield! Who does Lizzy dance with? Who shows up and who doesn’t? The Bennet family is in rare form. Stuff’s gonna go down. Other tangents include: embarrassing family stories, fake boyfriends, getting kicked out of church, and weird holidays. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 6 - The Real Housewives of Hertfordshire

Mr. Collins comes to visit and he really hates novels. A handsome stranger gets in a staring contest with Darcy. Mary is an awkward teen. Akina shares some choice lines from Fordyce's sermons. We’re not quite over the white soup. Other tangents include the Oxford schooling model, clergy, Emily Dickenson, and dangerous novels. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Mr. Collins comes to visit and he really hates novels. A handsome stranger gets in a staring contest with Darcy. Mary is an awkward teen. Akina shares some choice lines from Fordyce's sermons. We’re not quite over the white soup. Other tangents include the Oxford schooling model, clergy, Emily Dickenson, and dangerous novels. Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Ep. 5 - In Her Soul a Prostitute 

Two fandoms collide! We’re bringing the sorting hat to Netherfield and sorting all of the characters of Pride and Prejudice into Hogwarts houses. This episode is dedicated to the folks at The Quibbler Podcast, which was a huge inspiration for us starting our own podcast bookclub. Go check them out if you love Harry Potter (and sort of secretly Twilight too), we’re big fans! There are spoilers here, adult language, Hufflepuff propaganda, and big disclaimers about why we are pro Harry Potter but anti J.K. Rowling. We’ll be back next week with new chapters, but enjoy this fun little tangent! Email us and tell us if you agree or disagree with our sorting: janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Two fandoms collide! We’re bringing the sorting hat to Netherfield and sorting all of the characters of Pride and Prejudice into Hogwarts houses. This episode is dedicated to the folks at <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/66SZ9MM07jrvVhQhVeQq3s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Quibbler Podcast,</a> which was a huge inspiration for us starting our own podcast bookclub. Go check them out if you love Harry Potter (and sort of secretly Twilight too), we’re big fans! There are spoilers here, adult language, Hufflepuff propaganda, and big disclaimers about why we are pro Harry Potter but anti J.K. Rowling. We’ll be back next week with new chapters, but enjoy this fun little tangent! Email us and tell us if you agree or disagree with our sorting: janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Yer a Wizard, Darcy!

Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox grew up in the Unification Church, otherwise known as the Moonies, and are reflecting on that experience while reading their favorite author: Jane Austen! We’re taking the cult out of culture night, and bringing you just the fun parts!

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