DC and Lisa welcome the brilliant journalist and author Jane Caro and discuss Jane Austen’s Persuasion.  The conversation explores Austen’s subversive feminism, including Anne Elliot’s speech on women’s constrained lives, and how class, money, and prestige function as “false gods.” Caro contrasts Austen’s treatment of servants as largely invisible with the Brontës’ more fully realized servant characters, and praises Persuasion’s secondary figures.

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Find out more about DC’s favourite of Jane’s books - The Mother.

DC and Lisa welcome the brilliant journalist and author Jane Caro and discuss Jane Austen&rsquo;s Persuasion.&nbsp; The conversation explores Austen&rsquo;s subversive feminism, including Anne Elliot&rsquo;s speech on women&rsquo;s constrained lives, and how class, money, and prestige function as &ldquo;false gods.&rdquo; Caro contrasts Austen&rsquo;s treatment of servants as largely invisible with the Bront&euml;s&rsquo; more fully realized servant characters, and praises Persuasion&rsquo;s secondary figures.
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Find out more about DC&rsquo;s favourite of Jane&rsquo;s books - <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Jane-Caro-Mother-9781761471681">The Mother</a>.

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 adaptations - Into The Austenverse.

Into The Austenverse is a brand-new podcast celebrating Jane Austen&rsquo;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 &amp; devotion, hot-takes &amp; humour as they lead us through the books, the films, the TV series and adaptations - 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. 

Into The Austenverse

 Bonus Episode - Well Pierce My Soul! - Interview with special guest, Jane Caro about Persuasion

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In this episode of Into The Austenverse, David and Lisa dive into episodes seven and eight of the beloved series. They discuss Mary's proposal from Mister Ryder, which is revealed to be a companion offer rather than a marriage proposal. This twist highlights the societal pressures and expectations placed on women during this time period, particularly in regards to marriage and financial security.

The hosts also explore the musical theatre background of the cast, including Donal Finn's impressive performance in Hadestown and Poppy Gilbert (Elizabeth)'s experience in the musical Flyby. They express their admiration for the actors' training and versatility, which adds depth to their characters.

The conversation also touches on the theme of free love and the influence of the Romantic movement on the characters' decisions. David and Lisa analyze the relationships between Mary, Mr Ryder, and Mr Collins, and how they navigate the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations. The episode ends with a discussion of the upcoming episodes and a tease for the next installment.

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Email us at info@intotheaustenverse.com - we would love to hear from you!

In this episode of Into The Austenverse, David and Lisa dive into episodes seven and eight of the beloved series. They discuss Mary's proposal from Mister Ryder, which is revealed to be a companion offer rather than a marriage proposal. This twist highlights the societal pressures and expectations placed on women during this time period, particularly in regards to marriage and financial security.
The hosts also explore the musical theatre background of the cast, including Donal Finn's impressive performance in Hadestown and Poppy Gilbert (Elizabeth)'s experience in the musical Flyby. They express their admiration for the actors' training and versatility, which adds depth to their characters.
The conversation also touches on the theme of free love and the influence of the Romantic movement on the characters' decisions. David and Lisa analyze the relationships between Mary, Mr Ryder, and Mr Collins, and how they navigate the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations. The episode ends with a discussion of the upcoming episodes and a tease for the next installment.
Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:
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Tiktok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse"> @in2theaustenverse</a> and on
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The Other Bennet Sister - Eps 7 & 8 

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Mega Mega Drop Drop - Interview with The Other Bennet Sister Director, Jennifer Sheridan

DC and Lisa introduce a “mega drop” interview with Jennifer Sheridan, director of The Other Bennet Sister.  Sheridan discusses how she feels protective of Mary, and why casting Ella Bruccoleri was crucial to balancing Mary’s prickliness, vulnerability, comedy, and how she led the on-set tone. She shares her love for the 1995 Pride and Prejudice, the inspired decision to cast Lucy Briers as Hill.  She explains visual and costume choices, her comedy instincts and the show’s depiction of Mary’s experience of familial cruelty. She even hints about other Austen retellings in the works!

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Mega Mega Drop Drop - Interview with The Other Bennet Sister Director, Jennifer Sheridan
DC and Lisa introduce a &ldquo;mega drop&rdquo; interview with Jennifer Sheridan, director of The Other Bennet Sister.&nbsp; Sheridan discusses how she feels protective of Mary, and why casting Ella Bruccoleri was crucial to balancing Mary&rsquo;s prickliness, vulnerability, comedy, and how she led the on-set tone. She shares her love for the 1995 Pride and Prejudice, the inspired decision to cast Lucy Briers as Hill.&nbsp; She explains visual and costume choices, her comedy instincts and the show&rsquo;s depiction of Mary&rsquo;s experience of familial cruelty. She even hints about other Austen retellings in the works!
Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:
Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/"> @in2theaustenverse</a>&nbsp;
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Email us at <a href="mailto:info@intotheaustenverse.com">info@intotheaustenverse.com</a> - we would love to hear from you!

Mega Mega Drop Drop - The Other Bennet Sister Director, Jennifer Sheridan

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David and Lisa Campbell discuss episodes 5 and 6 of The Other Bennet Sister, share listener growth worldwide (including Iraq and Vietnam), and announce an upcoming bonus interview with director Jennifer Sheridan, inviting questions via email. They praise the show’s title sequence and composer, then recap Mary’s London ball: her onion-mask “polish,” anxiety about walking and dancing, an iconic chaotic first dance with Tom, the reality of dance cards, and her conversation and chemistry with Mr. Ryder. They highlight Caroline Bingley’s cruel sabotage (switching place cards, provoking Mary to sing), Mary’s sharp retort, and Mary smashing a beetle jar. Episode 6 returns to Pemberley with Mrs. Bennet’s exaggerated “vapors,” Mary’s lingering embarrassment, family dynamics pushing her back into old roles, Mr. Ryder visiting, shared reading, riding mishaps, and a Wordsworth recitation that ends with anticipation of what happens next.

Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:

Instagram @in2theaustenverse 

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Email us at info@intotheaustenverse.com - we would love to hear from you!

David and Lisa Campbell discuss episodes 5 and 6 of The Other Bennet Sister, share listener growth worldwide (including Iraq and Vietnam), and announce an upcoming bonus interview with director Jennifer Sheridan, inviting questions via email. They praise the show&rsquo;s title sequence and composer, then recap Mary&rsquo;s London ball: her onion-mask &ldquo;polish,&rdquo; anxiety about walking and dancing, an iconic chaotic first dance with Tom, the reality of dance cards, and her conversation and chemistry with Mr. Ryder. They highlight Caroline Bingley&rsquo;s cruel sabotage (switching place cards, provoking Mary to sing), Mary&rsquo;s sharp retort, and Mary smashing a beetle jar. Episode 6 returns to Pemberley with Mrs. Bennet&rsquo;s exaggerated &ldquo;vapors,&rdquo; Mary&rsquo;s lingering embarrassment, family dynamics pushing her back into old roles, Mr. Ryder visiting, shared reading, riding mishaps, and a Wordsworth recitation that ends with anticipation of what happens next.
Here are all the details of where to find us and get in touch:
Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/"> @in2theaustenverse</a>&nbsp;
Tiktok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse"> @in2theaustenverse</a> and on
YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheAustenverse"> @intotheaustenverse</a>
Email us at <a href="mailto:info@intotheaustenverse.com">info@intotheaustenverse.com</a> - we would love to hear from you!

The Other Bennet Sister - Eps 5 & 6 - Clippers and Cloppers

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Bonus Episode - Well Pierce My Soul! - Interview with special guest, Jane Caro about Persuasion

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