David and Lisa Campbell recap episodes 3 and 4 of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie on where “Into the Austenverse” becomes “Into the Ingallsverse”.  They talk about Episode 3 and 4 - a journey of postal service, fever dreams, literal drug mules and the real story of Laura Ingalls.  They'll be back with a bonus episode on Friday with a real life American.  Join next week for Eps 5 & 6 and more on the Bloody Benders!

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David and Lisa Campbell recap episodes 3 and 4 of Netflix&rsquo;s Little House on the Prairie on where &ldquo;Into the Austenverse&rdquo; becomes &ldquo;Into the Ingallsverse&rdquo;.&nbsp; They talk about Episode 3 and 4 - a journey of postal service, fever dreams, literal drug mules and the real story of Laura Ingalls. &nbsp;They'll be back with a bonus episode on Friday with a real life American. &nbsp;Join next week for Eps 5 &amp; 6 and more on the Bloody Benders!
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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

Into the Ingallsverse: Little House on the Prairie - Episodes 3 & 4 - Postal Service Fever Dream

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Intro

Setting the Stage for My Brilliant Career

The Missing Pride and Prejudice Trailer

The Australian Seasonal Cycle

Austen News Roundup

The Cast Recording Excitement

JJ Bossier: A Jovial Bachelor

Everard: A Multifaceted Character

The Impact of Federation in 1901

Exploring Female Characters and Marriage

The Importance of Indigenous Representation

The Pushback Against Adaptations

The Music of My Brilliant Career

New Year's Eve Reflections

Ernie Dingo's Smoking Intervention

My Brilliant Career: A Cliffhanger

Wrapping Up and Next Episode Teaser

David and Lisa Campbell recap episodes 3 and 4 of Netflix’s My Brilliant Career, celebrating Alexander England’s Uncle J.J., unpacking Everard’s role in Sybylla’s theatre opportunity and Harry’s shaky finances, and discussing Harry’s farm-mortgage scheme and the pressure to marry Blanche. They touch on Australia’s 1901 federation and women’s property rights, reveal Helen’s husband abandoned her, and praise Liz Doran’s additions, including deeper LGBTQ themes and richly integrated First Nations storylines shaped by Indigenous writers and creatives, highlighting characters like Charlie and Betty. They also debate adaptation “faithfulness,” rave about the heavily Shazamed soundtrack (Thelma Plum, Kate Miller-Heidke, “Scarborough Fair,” possible Kylie?!), explain how Ernie Dingos stopped Lisa smoking.  

Join them back in the Austenverse on Thursday for a special interview with the authors of Kitty and Mary - a wonderful new book exploring further possibilities for two the Bennets!

Find out more about us at

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David and Lisa Campbell recap episodes 3 and 4 of Netflix&rsquo;s My Brilliant Career, celebrating Alexander England&rsquo;s Uncle J.J., unpacking Everard&rsquo;s role in Sybylla&rsquo;s theatre opportunity and Harry&rsquo;s shaky finances, and discussing Harry&rsquo;s farm-mortgage scheme and the pressure to marry Blanche. They touch on Australia&rsquo;s 1901 federation and women&rsquo;s property rights, reveal Helen&rsquo;s husband abandoned her, and praise Liz Doran&rsquo;s additions, including deeper LGBTQ themes and richly integrated First Nations storylines shaped by Indigenous writers and creatives, highlighting characters like Charlie and Betty. They also debate adaptation &ldquo;faithfulness,&rdquo; rave about the heavily Shazamed soundtrack (Thelma Plum, Kate Miller-Heidke, &ldquo;Scarborough Fair,&rdquo; possible Kylie?!), explain how Ernie Dingos stopped Lisa smoking. &nbsp;
Join them back in the Austenverse on Thursday for a special interview with the authors of Kitty and Mary - a wonderful new book exploring further possibilities for two the Bennets!
Find out more about us at
Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/in2theaustenverse/"> @in2theaustenverse</a>,
Tiktok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@in2theaustenverse"> @in2theaustenverse</a> and on
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and email us at info@intotheaustenverse.com

Into the Franklinverse -  My Brilliant Career - Episodes 3 & 4 - Carry On Caddagat

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DC and Lisa return with a long-promised bonus episode featuring an interview with award-winning theatre maker and director Dean Bryant. They discuss their ongoing “Franklin-verse” coverage prompted by Netflix’s My Brilliant Career, plus upcoming episodes and delayed timing for Sense and Sensibility, and briefly mention Netflix’s East of Eden trailer. 

In the interview, Bryant explains why he and creative partner Mathew Frank adapted My Brilliant Career into a musical, tracing its development from an Opera Victoria pitch through Monash University’s Jeanne Pratt residency, COVID-era reassessment, Sheridan Harbridge’s involvement, an actor-musician approach with Vicky Falconer, and MTC picking it up. He discusses the work’s cultural reverence, Sybylla’s radical choice, the production’s punk energy and casting Karla Gare, and previews his Malthouse adaptation of All About Eve with Christie Whelan Browne playing both Margo and Eve.

All About Eve premieres at Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne on 20th November and runs until 12th December 2026.

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DC and Lisa return with a long-promised bonus episode featuring an interview with award-winning theatre maker and director Dean Bryant. They discuss their ongoing &ldquo;Franklin-verse&rdquo; coverage prompted by Netflix&rsquo;s My Brilliant Career, plus upcoming episodes and delayed timing for Sense and Sensibility, and briefly mention Netflix&rsquo;s East of Eden trailer. 
In the interview, Bryant explains why he and creative partner Mathew Frank adapted My Brilliant Career into a musical, tracing its development from an Opera Victoria pitch through Monash University&rsquo;s Jeanne Pratt residency, COVID-era reassessment, Sheridan Harbridge&rsquo;s involvement, an actor-musician approach with Vicky Falconer, and MTC picking it up. He discusses the work&rsquo;s cultural reverence, Sybylla&rsquo;s radical choice, the production&rsquo;s punk energy and casting Karla Gare, and previews his Malthouse adaptation of All About Eve with Christie Whelan Browne playing both Margo and Eve.
<a href="https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/whats-on/season-2026/all-about-eve">All About Eve</a> premieres at Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne on 20th November and runs until 12th December 2026.
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Bonus Episode - Interview with Dean Bryant - Co-creator of the hit musical adaptation of My Brilliant Career

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DC and Lisa introduce their podcast’s pivot from Austen to Franklin with My Brilliant Career.  First there is some Austen News (whoosh) Then they are deep into the Franklinverse to celebrate My Brilliant Career’s Netflix success (No. 2 globally, 8 million views across 190 countries) and discuss how the series captures the book’s modern, fourth-wall-breaking voice, praising Philippa Northeast as Sybylla, Anna Chancellor as the grandmother, and Kate Mulvany’s complex Aunt Gussie, plus Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham. They compare the adaptation to the 1901 novel, outline Miles Franklin’s life and legacy, and note Netflix additions like Indigenous characters, modern music, and South Australian locations, teasing a bonus interview with musical co-writer Dean Bryant.

DC mentions Bush Idyll and The Pioneer by Frederick McCubbin.  

Lisa mentions Bob Downe.

Jeso.  They have Australian culture covered in this ep.

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DC and Lisa introduce their podcast&rsquo;s pivot from Austen to Franklin with My Brilliant Career.&nbsp; First there is some Austen News (whoosh) Then they are deep into the Franklinverse to celebrate My Brilliant Career&rsquo;s Netflix success (No. 2 globally, 8 million views across 190 countries) and discuss how the series captures the book&rsquo;s modern, fourth-wall-breaking voice, praising Philippa Northeast as Sybylla, Anna Chancellor as the grandmother, and Kate Mulvany&rsquo;s complex Aunt Gussie, plus Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham. They compare the adaptation to the 1901 novel, outline Miles Franklin&rsquo;s life and legacy, and note Netflix additions like Indigenous characters, modern music, and South Australian locations, teasing a bonus interview with musical co-writer Dean Bryant.
DC mentions <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Idyll">Bush Idyll</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pioneer_(painting)">The Pioneer</a> by Frederick McCubbin. &nbsp;
Lisa mentions <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bobdowne4real">Bob Downe</a>.
Jeso. &nbsp;They have Australian culture covered in this ep.
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Into the Franklinverse: My Brilliant Career - Episodes 1&2 

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Into the Ingallsverse: Little House on the Prairie - Episodes 3 & 4 - Postal Service Fever Dream

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