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Reminiscent to the Summer Highlights and End of Year Wrap Up (2024) episodes from season 1 of the podcast as well as the 'Mid-year Freak Out Tag' on Booktube, listen to Stephanie's highlights of the year so far. She breaks them down into categories like: Best Surprise of the Year, What Made You Cry, Longest Deep Dive, Best Sequels, Best of the Year (so far) and Anticipated Watches; just to name a few.
Check out some of what Stephanie references below!
The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)--Sam Clafin
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
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Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (debuting nationwide 5/30!)
Austenland
The Buccaneers (Apple TV)
Lessons in Chemistry
Lewis Pullman & The Thunderbolts*
The Lady's Companion on Netflix
The Empress on Netflix
Miss Austen (PBS Masterpiece)
Miss Austen by Gill Hornby
Masterpiece Studio Podcast
What the Austen Podcast
Becoming Jane (2007)
Miss Austen Regrets (2007)
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light (PBS Masterpiece)
The White Queen, White Princess, The Spanish Princess (STARZ)
Lucy Worsley Investigates: "Bloody Mary" episode
PBS Passport
Miss Scarlet
All Creatures Great and Small
Gladiator II
The Miracle Club (2023) on Netflix
(Remembered Kathy Bates miracle. She has breast cancer)
Vienna Blood season 4
Marie Antoniette on PBS
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Aggie Morton: Dead Man in the Garden (#3) by Marthe Jocelyn
The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Grantchester (returns 6/15)
The Gilded Age season 3 (6/22)
The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)
Swoonworthy Podcast
Fetch the Smelling Salts (Podcast)
Call the Midwife
Murdoch Mysteries (Hulu)
Mansfield Park (1999)-available on Paramount +
The Jane Austen BBC Radio Drama Collection (2016)
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Welcome back to the podcast, returning guest, Dahlia Hamza Constantine as she and Stephanie discuss season 5 of the PBS Masterpiece Mystery series, "Miss Scarlet." This is a favorite show of the podcast and one that Stephanie and Dahlia have talked about at length, so it's bound to be an exciting deep dive.
Do you need to catch up on what happened in the previous seasons? Then listen to the "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" episode in season 1!
In season 5 of MISS SCARLET the show enters a new era with Eliza back in her office with her name above the door. Clarence works alongside her. Nash is in jail. Ivy and Mr. Potts are still engaged and the Duke "William Wellington" will not be returning for New York. This season also introduces Detective Inspector Alexander Blake who does not use private detectives...
Buckle up for spoilers and any zoom glitches
Featured Music: "Miss Scarlet" theme
References:
Miss Scarlet/Miss Scarlet & the DukeThe Spectacular by Fiona Davis Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Grantchester Support PBS!! https://protectmypublicmedia.org/rsc-emails/Doctor WhoDownton AbbeyWhen Calls the HeartPride & Prejudice/Mr. Darcy Little WomenFrankie Drake Mysteries Sandition (PBS Masterpiece) Myrtle Hardcastle series by Elizabeth Bunce Masterpiece Studio Podcast Miss AustenAnne of Green Gables (1985)The Gilded Age Bridgerton season 4 News on season 6 of "Miss Scarlet" https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/the-cast-creator-hopes-for-season-6/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/miss-scarlet-renewed-for-season-6/#NEW BOOK CLUB PICK!
Read "The Davenports" by Krystal Marquis by July 1st!!
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In today's episode listen to Stephanie discuss the new Netflix show, "The Lady's Companion" or "Manual para Senoritas." This 8 episode Spanish Romantic Comedy Period Drama premiered March 28th and is a fun time (especially after recovering from all the Tudor Era content).
The Lady's Companion is set in 1880s Madrid and follows Elena Bianda who is a chaperone before girls get married. She's constantly looking for a new job as her turnover is so great. Then she thinks she hit the jackpot when she finds a home with three daughters who have recently lost their mother. She just didn't except to fall in love with one of their potential suitors...
If you like enemies to lovers, forbidden love, betrayal and lots of drama then look no further. You'll find yourself laughing one moment and then crying the next. The Lady's Companion is Spanish speaking and there is an English dub available. If you are a fan of Bridgerton and telenovelas, then this is for you!
0:00--Intro & Period Piece Updates
8:58--Lady Companion's Overview
18:24--Non-Spoiler Section
38:32--Spoilers
1:03:03--Closing
*Hope you enjoy the spring sounds :)
References:
The Lady's Companion/Manual para Senoritas
Inkwell Threads
Grantchester season 10 premieres June 15th
The Gilded Age season 3 premieres June 22nd
Miss Austen premieres tonight! May 4th
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The Spanish Princess (Starz)
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light
Marie Antoinette (PBS)
Jane the Virgin (CW)
Bridgerton
The Empress
The Law According to Lidia Poet
Nanny McPhee
Fetch the Smelling Salts Podcast
Swoonworthy (Podcast)
Emma (Austen)
Netflix's Persuasion
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Journey back into the Yorkshire Dales and to Skeldale House with season 5 of "All Creatures Great & Small." Stephanie and returning guest, Drea Mayer, discuss their favorite and least favorite parts of the most recent season (that ended earlier this year) as well as predictions for season 6 and react to listener thoughts! Remember you can always submit your thoughts via Instagram or by sending an email!
References:
All Creatures Great & Small
Full House
Land Girls (TV show)
World on Fire (PBS Masterpiece)
Lovely War by Julie Berry
Marie Antoinette (currently on PBS)
Wolf Hall (The Mirror and the Light)
Miss Scarlet
American Pie
Downton Abbey
Call the Midwife
Rhys Bowen
The Molly Murphy Mysteries
Her Royal Spyness
The Last of Us
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Grantchester
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Do you have thoughts about "The Lady's Companion" on Netflix or the latest season of Miss Scarlet? Let me know!
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Welcome back to another Virtual Book Club episode! This time Stephanie and returning guest, Dahlia Hamza Constantine, are discussing "The Spectacular" by Fiona Davis.
"The Spectacular" is set primarily in 1956 New York City with some flashforwards to 1992. Main character, 19 year-old Marion Brooks is a dance teacher in Manhattan and when she loses her job, she tried out to be a Radio City Rockette much to the dismay of her father, sister, and boyfriend. There is also a mystery (crime thriller) element involving "The Big Apple Bomber" who has been terrorizing the citizens for 16 years.
Beware of spoilers in this episode, so be sure to read the book before if you don't want to be spoiled!
References:
The Spectacular by Fiona DavisLovely War by Julie BerryGrantchesterThe Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia GrayMiss ScarletMiss Fisher's Murder MysteriesAgatha RaisinThe Stolen Queen by Fiona DavisMad MenD.E. Stevenson: Miss Buncle's Book (1934) & The Two Abbotts (1943)British Library Women WritersTea Is So Intoxicating by Mary EssexChatterton Square by E.H. YoungFather by Elizabeth Von ArniumWe Are Not Free by Traci CheeThe Kingdom of Back by Marie LuA Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn The Davenports by Krystal MarquisIn Want of a Suspect by Tirzah PriceSugar Street-The Cairo Trilogy by Naguib MahfouzCJ Archer's Glass and Steele AND The Glass Library book seriesMaisie Dobbs by Jacqueline WinspearBeryl and Edwina Mystery Series by Jessica Ellicott Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend by Rebecca RomneyLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Tudor March continues with today's Deep Dive on the Tudors on Screen as Stephanie and her returning guest, Stephanie Rekowicz, discuss and rank their favorites as well as explore why people are obsessed with this time period. With PBS Masterpiece's latest series: "Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" premiering March 23rd, get prepared with a look at the first series and other adaptations that handle this popular reign.
For more historical context on the Tudors, check out last episode, 'Who are the Tudors?' first!
Editing Stephanie here! What I remembered is that the White Queen (Elizabeth Woodville) calls Prince Richard my Perkin and Perkin Warbeck is historically the imposter, so what a cool Easter Egg :)
Correction: Kate Phillips plays Jane Seymour and Miss Scarlet; not Kate Bishop.
Featured Music: "Theme of Wolf Hall" Debbie Wiseman
References:
"Wolf Hall" (2015)
"Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" (out now!)
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (novel)
"My Lady Jane" (2024) Prime Video
Anne Boleyn Opera: Anna Bolena (first performance in 1830)
Merlin BBC TV show
Showtime's "The Tudors" (2007-2010)
Costuming Accuracy--Frock Flicks (podcast & website)
Game of Thrones
1923, A Yellowstone Prequel (Paramount)
Noble Blood Podcast (hosted by author Dana Schwartz)
William Shakespeare
"Richard III"
Philippa Gregory
The White Queen (2013) Starz
The White Princess (2017) Starz
The Spanish Princess (2019-2020) Starz
SIX The Musical
Becoming Elizabeth (2022) Starz
Lady Jane (1986)
CW's "Reign" (2013-2017)
"The Lost King" - 2022 film about Richard III's remains found on Hulu
Firebrand (2023)
John Adams (2008)
Where the Heart is (2000)
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What better way to get prepared for the new PBS Masterpiece Series "Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" then having a history deep dive episode about The Tudors! Henry VIII may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about this reign, but there's so much more to it!
Join Stephanie in a "Crash Course" on this time in history (1485-1603) as she explores this famous family line. Listen to this episode before the next one to understand the context of upcoming discussion on how the Tudors are portrayed in the media (TV and movies, etc.)
Hope you enjoy!
References:
"Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" premieres 3/23
The Yorks and the Lancasters
The War of the Roses
The Plantagenets
William Shakespeare's History Plays
"The Hollow Crown" (2012)
Starz series: The White Queen, The White Princess, The Spanish Princess (based on Phillipa Gregory's novels)
"War of the Roses: The Yorks vs. the Lancasters" YouTube Video by History Mapped Out
https://youtu.be/2OVrddCnihc?si=lLkoYxYzKg-_zzlX
George R.R. Martin: Game of Thrones
The Kings and Queens of England by Ian Crofton (book)
Richard III
Romeo & Juliet
My Lady Jane (Prime Video)
SIX the Musical
Showtime's "The Tudors"
"The Other Boleyn Girl" (2008)
"Wolf Hall" (2015)
"Miss Scarlet"
"The Crown"
"The Empress"
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
CW's "Reign"
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"Do you believe in miracles?" Find out in today's episode as Stephanie and her returning guest Emily Heyden discuss one of their favorite films, Disney's "Miracle."
"Miracle" tells the true story of Coach Herb Brooks lead the 1980 US Olympic Mens Hockey Team take on the invincible Soviet Union in Lake Placid, NY. Even if you aren't a hockey fan or love sports movies, you will still appreciate this film! It is available on Disney+.
Featured Music: "Dream On" by Aerosmith
References:
Miracle (2004)
Four Nations All Star Hockey Games
Mr. Holland's Opus
President Jimmy Carter
Daisy Jones & the Six
Are You There God, it's me Margaret?
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Herb Brooks
SNL : 1975
The Holdovers
Biopic
Historical Epic
King Richard
Andre
A Christmas Story
Madeline
Heidi
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Pen15 (Hulu)
Yellowstone 1883
Yellowstone 1923
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Who is Princess Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach? Learn about the Empress of Austria-Hungary in today's episode as Stephanie discusses the Netflix show "The Empress." In the first biopic of season 2, be prepared to hear her reactions to the 2 season Netflix show as well as reacting to listeners' thoughts and comparing the historical context. There is both a spoiler-free and spoiler section.
When do you do all your research when watching a biopic? During or after you finish the show? Answer in the poll below!
References:
"The Empress" (2022-Present) on Netflix
Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach
Franz Joseph and the Habsburg lineage
I Wanna Dance with Somebody
A Complete Unknown
Rocket Man
Noble Blood Podcast hosted by Dana Schwartz: Episode entitled "Empress Sisi's Beating Heart"
The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023-Present) on Netflix
"The Artful Dodger" on Hulu
Masterpiece's "Victoria"
Sisi(1955) starring Romy Schneider
Sisi: Austrian Empress (2021) on PBS Passport
Podcast: Fetch the Smelling Salts
"The Gilded Age"
Marie Antoniette (2022) on PBS Passport
"Reign" (CW)
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In today's first guest episode of season 2 (and 2025) join Stephanie and her guest, Chelsea Moyer, discuss one of their favorite things: SCORES!
Stephanie loves talking about the music in period pieces (as she does in several past episodes), so it was about time that an entire episode was dedicated to it.
Enjoy listening to Stephanie and Chelsea geek out over their favorite songs, why they love scores so much, and rank their Top Period Piece Songs and Albums! Even if you don't listen to this kind of music on a daily basis, we hope you give it a listen and fall in love as much as us or at least recognize the importance of them, especially in the genre of Period Pieces.
Playlists referenced in the episode: Chelsea's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ms90aTAwPEpx42cUT2GCj?si=Rx1nIfBjRH-mC5kEohZzbg Stephanie's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WIBQGWZOIASpPlzDGpzl1?si=WH7BAhI3TNuK33DYGUH3Ww
Buckle up for a long episode and thanks for persisting through these Zoom Glitches; one day they will get better :)
Shout out to all the band and orchestra kids!
References: Check out the Playlists linked above for all the songs mentioned in the ranking portion of the episode The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Hans Zimmer Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Spotify Wrapped Loki Score by Natalie Holt Dune 2 Video Game Scores: Journey, Final Fantasy 7 & Kingdom Keepers James Newton Howard--The Hunger Games "Nemo's Egg" Thomas Newman Ramin Djawadis: Game of Thrones, Westworld & the Eternals Into the Spiderverse by Daniel Pemberton The Queen's Gambit--Carlos Rafael Rivera The Theory of Everything--Johann Johannsson 1917--Thomas Newman "Walking into Freedom" from Harriet--Terence Blancard Doctor Who Grantchester by John Lunn Podcasts: You Are Good (Titanic episode), The Art of the Score (How to Train your Dragon episode) The House of R
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Happy New Year!
To kick off the start of season 2 join Stephanie reflect back on how she'd answer the question: What's the first period piece or piece of historical fiction she remembers falling in love with?
Are any of the ones spoken about today your childhood favorites? Let us know in the comments!
Hope you enjoy :)
References:
American Girl Dolls
For more watch: Babbity Kate YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YDGsUJmYxA
Liberty's Kids
Liberty's Kids Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBF9XEsnvJI
The Secret Garden (1993)
A Little Princess (1995)
"The Gilded Girl" and "A Tarnished Garden" by Alyssa Colman
"The Christmas Doll" by Elvira Woodruff
Heidi (1993)
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)
Reign (CW)
The Spanish Princess (STARZ)
Madeleine (1998)
"In Two Straight Lines" by Carly Simon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roAO7gTUlls
Anastasia (1997)
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Welcome to the last episode of the year! Join Stephanie as she looks back on season 1, discusses shows, movies, and books that haven't been discussed yet, look towards the future (season 2), and give out some awards.
Thanks for being here and can't wait to continue the journey in 2025!
(Sorry about the audio quality at the beginning. It gets clearer by 2 minutes.)
References:
A Complete Unknown (Bob Dylan Biopic 2024)
The Holdovers (2023)
A Biltmore Christmas (2023)
Doctor Who (2023) Season 1, Episode 6 "Rogue" Disney Plus
Moliere
Moliere, le Spectacle Musical
Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ISb3wobXqDACYpA9QARal?si=3vvuucwKQoG3cG6roggpaQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joliimonde/video/7301452870199545120?_r=1&_t=8sZmgT6KYne
The Road Dance (2021)
Wolf Hall TV Mini-Series (2015)
Wolf Hall: The Mirror & the Light premieres 3/23 @ 9PM on PBS
The Empress (Netflix)
Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
Murder at the Breakers (Guilded Newport Murders #1) by Alyssa Maxwell
The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables by Catherine Reid
My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows
Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK!! The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
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Does Jane Austen's Persuasion work better on the page than on the screen? This is just one of the questions Stephanie and returning guest, Brian Hicks, discuss in today's episode. Before exploring Netflix's 2022 film, they will talk about their shared love of the novel, and experience with other Persuasion adaptations. Among Jane Austen fans, this film is not celebrated. Find out why in today's episode.
Beware of spoilers and cats :)
For more with Brian, scroll back to the Emma 2020 episode from earlier this season. (Episode 7).
References:
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Persuasion films: 1995, 2007, 2022
All of Jane Austen's novels
"Bloom" by Amy King
Jane Eyre & Wuthering Heights
1st Virtual Book Club Pick: "The Murder of Mr. Wickham" by Claudia Gray
Fox's Persuasion (that never was): Director Mahalia Belo and starring Sarah Snook as Anne Elliot :(
Flea Bag
Bridgerton
Shogun
The Office
Emily (2022) starring Emma Mackey
Love & Jane (Hallmark)
Emma Approved: YouTube
The Jane Games: YouTube
Miss Austen Regrets (2007)
Miss Austen (PBS 2025)
Jane Austen Book Club
The Patriot
Uncle Frank
The Boys in the Band
Call Me By Your Name
The Witch
Y2K
Fear Street Series (Netflix)
Haunting of Venice
The Empress (Netflix)
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Welcome back to the podcast Drea Mayer in today's conversation about the Hulu TV show "The Artful Dodger," which just announced a second season is coming and will start filming in Australia in 2025! (If only Stephanie and Drea knew about that before this episode was filmed; spoiler alert, they're excited!)
"The Artful Dodger" takes place about 15 years after Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist (but you don't need to know the novel to appreciate this show). It follows Jack Dawkins aka the Artful Dodger (played by Thomas Brodie Sangster) in the 1850s in Australia as he works as a surgeon. He is reunited with Fagan (David Thewlis) who shows up as a prisoner while also navigating a relationship with Lady Belle (Maia Mitchell), the mayor's daughter who wants a career in medicine. Between gore, humor, and romance, this show seems to have it all! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good time.
For more with Drea, listen back to our "All Creatures Great & Small" episode from earlier this year (Episode 9).
Thank you for your patience during the Zoom Glitches :)
Featured Music: "The Joker & the Thief" by Wolfmother
References:
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Oliver! (Musical) and 1968 film Oliver and Company (Disney) My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Bridgerton History on the colony of Australia Wood Library Museum of Anesthesiology (woodlibrarymuseum.org) Anatomy by Dana Schwartz Miss Scarlet & the Duke Call the Midwife~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Whether you've watched a ton of Masterpiece Theatre before or not, join Stephanie in today's episode and escape from the world as she looks back on the origins of Masterpiece Theatre (which started over 50 years ago) and see where it is today.
The podcast has discussed A LOT of Masterpiece programs already this year, and will most likely discuss more in the future.
Enjoy the videos from today's episode by visiting the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI0SsKbod-k&list=PL5URV43IXKcdYDhtChM_CTSZnK96W3Qg_
Featured Music: "Rondeau" by Jean-Joseph Mouret
References/Highlights:
Masterpiece: America's 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama by Nancy West Masterpiece Studio Podcast "Making Masterpiece" 3 episodes (Masterpiece Podcast) Alistair Cooke Vincent Price Masterpiece Mystery! The Buccaneers (Apple TV) The 2007 Captain Wentworth is played by Rupert Penry Jones not Rupert Evans :) PBS PassportCheck out Masterpiece on their social media platforms: YouTube, TikTok and Instagram
Thanks for your patience with my "dramatic pauses" as I figured out the videos
Thank you to everyone who completed the Instagram poll
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Get cozy and nostalgic with today's episode on Greta Gerwig's 2019 Little Women adaptation. Join Stephanie and her returning guest Pileigh Shahinian nerd out and gush over one of their favorite films. From analyzing the structure of the narrative, to discussing comparisons to the book (and other adaptations) as well as parts that make them happy, this episode is a fun time. It feels like the perfect time to watch this film as it bridges the gap between Fall and Christmas & Winter. Check it out on Hulu.
As always beware of spoilers and thanks for being patient with the zoom glitches.
Featured Music: "Little Women" by Alexander Desplat
References:
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Greta Gerwig 2019 Little Women 1994 Little Women 2018 PBS Mini-series Little Women Anne with an E (Netflix) Anne of Green Gables The Little Women Soundtrack by Alexander Desplat Boys in the Boat (film 2023) Jo & Laurie by Margaret Stohl & Melissa de la Cruz Pride & Prejudice Lady Bird The Barbie Movie Gerwig's adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia (Netflix) Joey from Friends (NBC) Cinderella (2015) Pirates of the Caribbean Les MiserablesFor more with Pileigh, listen back to our Anne with an E episode (Episode 13)
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Join Stephanie in her third Author Spotlight as she focuses on the life of Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott. In this episode learn more about Alcott's personal life, professional career and a brief overview of the Little Women screen adaptations.
References:
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why it Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux LIFE MAGAZINE Little Women (2020) Visit Orchard House in Concord Massachusetts Little Women Theatrical Films (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) PBS Masterpiece Mini-series (2018)Prepare for next episode by watching the 2019 film. Watch on Hulu or for purchase on Prime Video.
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In this episode, join Stephanie along with her guest, Stephanie Rekowicz, discuss the BBC TV series Merlin (2008-2012). Listen to them get nostalgic about their love for the show as well as answer the question if Merlin can be considered a period piece?
Merlin takes a different approach to the Merlin/King Arthur legend by making the famous sorcerer a young man who must keep his magic a secret as it's forbidden in Camelot. You can stream Merlin on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.
As always be ready for spoilers and thank you for being patient with any Zoom glitches!
Featured Music: "Main Titles" & "Gwen & Arthur"
References:
BBC Merlin (2008-2012) King Arthur Legend Tumblr & Fanfiction Snazzlefrazz on YouTube Disney's The Sword in the Stone A Kid in King Arthur's Court Camelot The Musical Merlin cast Video diaries Jurassic World Bridgerton Umbrella Academy Game of Thrones Reign (CW) The Great (Hulu) My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory Excalibur (1981 film) Asa Butterfield: Hugo, Ender's Game, "Sex Education" "Sandition" (Masterpiece Theatre) Irish Wish (Netflix) "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" Starz's "Camelot" King Arthur (2004) BBC "Atlantis" BBC "Robin Hood" "Shadow & Bone" (on Netflix & by Leigh Bardugo) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo "The Outpost" (CW) "The Librarians" TV series The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider The Kid Who Would be King (2019 film) "The Spanish Princess" Angus Imrie plays Merlin & Prince Arthur in the above movie & show The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder American Girl Doll Books Dear America AND The Royal Diaries books The Tudors The Murder on the Orient ExpressUnfortunately, "editing Stephanie" cannot remember what show gave me the "vibe" of Merlin :(
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Join Stephanie in today's episode as she discusses the Masterpiece Mystery series, "Grantchester." A small town setting, found family, and murder, Grantchester has it all!
The show follows Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and the local vicar (Season 9's Rishi Nair) solve crimes (specifically murders) in the quiet town of Grantchester, located around Cambridge (England). You can start at the beginning or at the most recent season (Season 9). The first five seasons are available with an Amazon Prime subscription, and seasons six through nine are available for purchase. You can also stream it on PBS Passport.
Featured Music: "Mr. Chambers" composed by John Lunn
References:
Grantchester Gilmore Girls All Creatures Great & Small Anne with an E Cozy Mysteries Lovely War by Julie Berry HBO's "The Nevers" (RIP) The Masterpiece Studio Podcast YouTube Video: Grantchester, Season 9: Welcome Alphy Kottaram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCCzhN9QHo&t=64s Halle Berry Menopause https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/breaking-taboo-menopause-10-commonly-asked-questions-answered/story?id=112840806 Miss Scarlet & the Duke~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Buckle up for an emotional one as Stephanie and returning guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss the second Virtual Book Club pick: Lovely War by Julie Berry.
Lovely War takes place between World Wars I & II as Greek Goddess Aphrodite tells a story to her fellow gods about two couples during WWI. This novel was a rollercoaster of emotions. Whether you read (or listened) to Lovely War or not, be prepared for spoilers as well as a discussion on WWI and historical pieces set during the Great War. It's bound to be an interesting listen no matter if you read the book or not.
As the material is heavy, be sure to take care of yourself :)
Thank you to Dahlia for sharing so much of your personal story.
Thank you to everyone who sent in their thoughts (via Instagram or by sending an email).
And thank you to Julie Berry for writing this novel.
Highly recommend listening to the audiobook as it has a full cast and is fantastic.
Featured Music: "1917" from 1917
References:
Lovely War by Julie Berry The Maisie Dobbs book series by Jacqueline Winspear Downton Abbey Roger Waters from Pink Floyd Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud and Blood (Graphic Novel) Lines of Courage by Jennifer A. Nielsen 1917 film 1917 score by Thomas Newman Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan (Disney Plus) PTSD National Portrait Gallery; The Brilliant Exiles Exhibit in D.C. Midnight in Paris (2011) Emmett Till (1941-1955) Beryl & Edwina Mysteries by Jessica Ellicott Frankie Drake Mysteries (TV show) The Crimson Field (TV show) The Brightwood Code by Monica Hesse War Horse (2011) Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross All Quiet on the Western Front Wilfred Owen Siegfried Sassoon~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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