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Austen Chat
Welcome to Austen Chat, the podcast of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA). Join us each month as we interview scholars, authors, and subject experts on a wide range of topics related to Austen’s writings, her life and times, and more. There is always more to learn and enjoy about Jane!
Austen Chat
Latest Episodes
Rereading Jane Austen: A Visit with Elaine Bander
Rereading Jane Austen’s novels with an understanding of the literary conventions of her time can reveal new layers of meaning that modern audiences may miss. In this episode, we sit down with Austen scholar Elaine Bander, author of Reading ...
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Jane Austen Wrecked My Life: A Visit with Laura Piani
“The first one, the very first one, is like opening a door to another portal somehow.” —Laura Piani on reading her first Jane Austen novel.Join us for a conversation with Laura Piani, writer and director of the romantic...
From Emma to Clueless: A Visit with Amy Heckerling
As if we'd pass up the chance to talk with Clueless writer and director Amy Heckerling! We're delighted to share this conversation about the making of her totally awesome adaptation of Emma. In this episode, Amy takes u...
Jane Austen: Material Girl — Paula Byrne and Hilary Davidson in Conversation
It's Austen Chat's third anniversary! To mark the milestone, we're delighted to share "Jane Austen: Material Girl"—a conversation between authors Paula Byrne and Hilary Davidson recorded at JASNA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.