Into The Austenverse
Into The Austenverse
Into The Austenverse is a brand-new podcast celebrating Jane Austen’s works and subsequent adaptations. 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Austen, whose groundbreaking novels not only transformed literature but continue to shape and inspire modern culture. Hosts David and Lisa Campbell bring depth & devotion, hot-takes & humour as they lead us through the books, the films, the TV series and a…Social links:
REWIND EPISODE - Interviews with Susannah Harker and Adrian Lukis from Pride & Prejudice 1995
With Lisa in transit on her way back from Madrid, DC have gone back into the archives to some of the best interviews that they have had on the podcast. Two classics from the inimitable 1995 Pride and Prejudice - Susannah Harker (Jane) and Adrian Lukis (Wickham). Learn more about Jane Bennet’s …
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WORDSWORTH, JANE AUSTEN AND CRIME! - An Interview with Susannah Fullerton
DC is channeling his Bridget Jones today - all by himself, whilst Lisa is in Madrid. He talks about all things Austen News (whoosh) before revealing the pair’s recent interview with Jane Austen Society of Australia President and literary scholar, Susannah Fullerton. She talks about The Other Ben…
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SANDITON - Episode 7&8 - Robin Tomatoes and Elle Musical
David and Lisa Campbell recap the final two episodes of Sanditon season 1. And what a finale it is! Will there be a Regatta? Will Lady Denham die? Will Mr Stringer wear a regular sized hat? Listen along to find out! Let us know your thoughts: Instagram @in2theaustenverse Tiktok @in2theaus…
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SANDITON - Episode 6 - Stand and (somewhat) Deliver
David and Lisa Campbell recap Sanditon episode 6 on their “Into the Austenverse”. We’re In London - we have a laneway attack, meet three separate Big Bad guys and a carriage chase. In the first 15 minutes of the episode. MADNESS. Back in Sanditon, Edward hunts for Lady Denham’s will; Clara finds…
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YESTERYEAR BY CARO CLAIRE BURKE
Into the Burkeverse! 'Hello, ladies!' DC and Lisa are exploring all things tradwife, delving into Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. They talk about the phenomenon, the book, its success, the characters, its themes and how it intersects with Austen... Or not! THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THEM THERE HIL…
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SANDITON - Episode 5 - The Sanditon Ashes
It is cricket time at Sanditon. DC and Lisa dive in Episode 5 of Sanditon Series 1. They have a quote from Northanger Abbey before sharing Australian Austen news about Pride and Prejudice (sort of) opening in Melbourne and touring. They then get back into Sanditon focusing on the cricket match, T…
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Bonus Episode - A Guide to Love: Lessons from Marianne Dashwood & Henry Tilney
DC and Lisa share a bonus episode after attending the Jane Austen Society of Australia (JASA) conference at the Epping Club, thanking organizers including Susannah Fullerton, Harriet, and Cheryl, and recounting nerves, a coffee spill, and their PowerPoint presentation. They then recreate their conf…
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SANDITON - Episode 4 - Mr Mark Myword
David and Lisa return on Into the Austenverse to thank listeners for reviews, note BritBox’s US success with The Other Bennet Sister (reaching 1.5 million subscribers), and discuss how gentler love stories may counter more explicit hits like Amazon Prime’s Off Season. A listener correction highligh…
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Bonus Episode - How Punk is Jane Austen? With Mickie Austen Rollins
DC and Lisa open with a Sense and Sensibility quote (“My heart is, and always will be, yours”) that appeared on a high profile wedding napkin over the weekend. They discuss how Austen permeates popular culture, then interview TikTok creator and musician Mickie Austen Rollins, discovered through he…
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SANDITON - Episode 3 - Dr Fuchs, I presume?
David and Lisa Campbell are back in Sanditon - Sidney’s warming up, Mr Stringer has a massive hat, Charlotte is running the town and the German Dr. Maximilian Fuchs has arrived with his magic shower. IT IS ALL GOING ON. Instagram @in2theaustenverse Tiktok @in2theaustenverse and on YouTube @i…
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