If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “allowed” to like Jane Austen – whether because her work is too white, too academic, or too straight – we’ve been there. And this podcast is for you. Each episode, we use a different theme to guide our reading through the Austen canon to give you the historical context of each work, draw connections to pop culture, and discover new ways of interpreting old texts. There’s something in Jane Austen’s novels for everyone. Whether you’re a long-time Austen devo ...
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A podcast seeking justice for the racially, linguistically, and neurologically minoritized. Host JPB Gerald examines issues including whiteness, raciolinguistics, academia, capitalism, and sometimes pop culture.
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Reclaiming Jane, with Emily Davis-Hale (S4E21)
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with guest Emily Davis-Hale about their podcast, Reclaiming Jane, and the project of challenging orthodoxy. Link to their show. Link to Dr. Gerald's book. Link to this show's patreon. Please support if you like the work!By JPB Gerald
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Persuasion 19-21: "A Generous Pour of Tea"
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Certain characters really leaned into the episode theme of "generosity"... Anne is finally trusting her own intuitions while we enthusiastically cheer her on. Plus, Italian translation and a little Swiftie moment (accidentally anticipating the week's news again, oops!). For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclai…
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Persuasion 16-18: "Everything in Moderation"
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Okay, maybe moderation isn't everything. Anne continues to have a mediocre time in Bath as expected, but there are some very unexpected events brewing... We're also brewing beauty content and a little Downton Abbey moment! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @recla…
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Like, Literally, Dude, with Valerie Fridland (S4E20)
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks to author Dr. Valerie Fridland about her recently-released mass-market linguistics book, Like, Literally, Dude, which you can buy here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here. Support the show on Patreon here.By JPB Gerald
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Join us in following Anne from old haunts to new neighborhoods while she grapples with her own perceptions and those of everyone around her (but especially the other Elliots). Plus, for your entertainment, a bit about Bath and an impromptu book review! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode…
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald reflects on his experiences in a few American cities (Washington, Dallas, and San Diego), in the start of an occasional series. Contribute to the show's patreon here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.By JPB Gerald
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This episode's theme of "completion" is mostly notable in its absence, but we're covering plenty of drama: from the text itself, to an infamous historical figure, to the things that linger uninvited... For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @…
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Neurodivergence and Decision-Making, with Laura Bustamante
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with his guest, Dr. Laura Ana Bustamante, about her work studying neurodivergence and computational psychiatry. If you don't know what that means, listen! Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.By JPB Gerald
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It's a contemplative kind of episode - let's talk about the exquisite agony of estrangement and Mary Musgrove's chronic FOMO. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod Ema…
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald talks to his friend Grace about being white in Wisconsin and her perspective on trying not to fall into the quicksand. Support the show on patreon here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here. Thanks!By JPB Gerald
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The landscape is changing for Miss Anne as the other Elliots leave for Bath. We're talking about the things that contribute to feeling secure in life – and how that gets interpreted differently depending on gender. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjan…
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Just host Dr. JPB Gerald talking about why he loves the movie, especially regarding ADHD and depression. Support the show on patreon here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.By JPB Gerald
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Welcome to a new season! Let's meet the Elliots... Vanity, mortality, and haunting the narrative are the orders of the day. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod Email…
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Wack History Month, with AMT Gerald
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On this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and his occasional co-host, the esteemed AMT Gerald, dish about Black History Month and their experiences with it. It's fun! Donate to the show's patreon here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.By JPB Gerald
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A Trip to TERF Royalist Island, with Anna Meier
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and guest Dr. Anna Meier discuss the obtuse racism of white Britons. Support the show on patreon here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.By JPB Gerald
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An Actually Native Calgarian, with Michelle Robinson
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald chats with Michelle Robinson, host of the Native Calgarian podcast about, well, you know, racism and the like, and the comparison between Canadian "nice" racism and the American version here. Check out the first part of the conversation here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here. Support the show on patreon here.…
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Once again, our beloved listeners have inflicted glorious absurdity upon us. For this round of 6 Degrees we're joined by Becca and Molly of Pod & Prejudice, who previously graced us with their presence in the Season 2 premiere! This season's topics: Mt. Vesuvius Abbott Elementary The Parent Trap Benedict Cumberbatch Bookstore cats White Lotus Waffl…
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Being Forced to Blaze a Trail, with Mariam El Amin
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and his guest, Mariam El Amin, discuss her work onincreasing accessibilty in communication sciences and, as will be analyzed, "disorders." But ultimately we settle the way that restrictions of publishing force minoritized scholars to be trailblazers. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.…
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It's the wrap-up of (spoiler) one of our favorite Austen novels! Listen to find out where Emma stands in our estimation, what we'd say to the characters, and our biggest takeaways from this delightfully infuriating book. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaim…
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Adjuncting in French Canada, with Nadia Helal
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with old friend Nadia Helal, a language teacher in French Canada, about her career and the axes of oppression that run rampant throughout the field. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.By JPB Gerald
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We've reached the final section of Emma! In this episode we're sharing our thoughts on happy endings, some colorful history, and a few last jabs at Mrs. Elton. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingja…
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses guest Dr. Wendy Castillo's work on QuantCrit and specifically how it relates to her own experience in academia and education. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!By JPB Gerald
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It's the last episode of 2022 and THINGS. ARE. HAPPENING. Dreams destroyed! Wishes fulfilled! New information comes to light! Join our discussions of fancy funerals and secret relationships in this penultimate, hopeful section of Emma. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Tw…
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Baseball and Character, with Keith Stewart
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses the baseball hall of fame with good friend Keith Stewart, and particularly the "character clause." They get into issues of abuse and "separating the athlete from the acts." In the intro, Dr. Gerald discusses considerations for Black parents in finding a place to settle. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!…
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The characters of Emma decide to make some courageous decisions in these chapters, while your hosts courageously decide to share opinions on fictional characters and celebrities who will never respond. It's basically the same thing. In this episode, we're discussing moments of character growth, what makes Knightley's strawberries so exciting, and w…
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A live recording of the Nov 3rd NYS TESOL presentation of host Dr. Gerald's book. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!By JPB Gerald
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These chapters feel like balancing on a precipice. While we wait for the next bomb to drop, we're talking about Romanichal history in England and some very distressed damsels. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagra…
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From Majoritized to Minoritized, with Amina Douidi
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses the experience of moving from a more powerful to less powerful group with his guest, Dr. Amina Douidi. Really fascinating stuff. Support the show on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized Buy Dr. Gerald's book here: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/?K=9781800413269…
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New challenger approaching... The Eltons are shaking things up in Hartfield! Will Emma stand her ground and assert her place in the hierarchy? Join us for mail talk and a healthy dose of intersectional feminism. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane F…
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Teaching Adults for Free, with Hannah Lukow (S4E6)
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and guest Hannah Lukow discuss their similar paths into language, EFL, and community education. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here. Support the show on patreon here.By JPB Gerald
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Emma is beginning to suspect there's something Frank Churchill isn't telling her. We are beginning to suspect there's something Frank Churchill isn't telling anyone. We're using our theme of beginnings in this episode to talk about the Regency gentleman's Grand Tour, connect K-pop debuts to young ladies coming out in society, and debate exactly why…
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Latinx Can and What It Means to be Professional, with Jeniree Flores
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In this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with the Dr. Jeniree Flores, host of the Latinx Can podcast, about the connection between her work and his, and what it means to be "professional." If you want to support the show on patreon, you can do it here. If you'd like to buy Dr. Gerald's book, you can do it here.…
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We're moving and shaking and defending Robert Martin's honor. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane Patreon: @reclaimingjanepod Email: reclaimingjanepod@gmail.com Music by LaTasha Bundy. Show art…
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"Good" Neighborhoods, with Clara Bauler
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In this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Clara Bauler about the decisions they're both making about the best locations in which to raise their kids, and how the decisions are different for racialized families. Support this show on patreon here. Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!By JPB Gerald
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No one's mad. But they're all disappointed. In this episode, Emily and Lauren ask whether certain characters could have been rather more cautious in their behavior, plus some context on Miss Fairfax's situation and nostalgia for Bridesmaids. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with …
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Just host JPB Gerald talking about "Nope" because he wanted to criticize the superficial criticisms thereof. If you like the work, you can support it on patreon here. If you want my book, you can buy it here!By JPB Gerald
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An extremely stable episode... up to a point. Join Emily and Lauren for conversations about consequences for actions, stubborn streaks, and more of what passes for Regency healthcare. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod …
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Crosswords Challenging Concepts, with Hayley Gold
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In this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Hayley Gold discuss the latter's work as a visual artist and crossword creator conteding with grand themes of anti-racism. You can check out her work here. If you want to donate to this show's patreon, you can do it here. If you want to buy Dr. Gerald's book, you can do it here. Enjoy!…
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Emma 6-10: "Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss"
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Emma Woodhouse is fully prepared to girlboss her way through life, but are we prepared to support her? (Answer: maybe.) This week we're using our theme of tradition to share some hot takes about adaptations and learn where Mr. Knightley's home got its name. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.c…
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Policies are for the Incurious, with Elizabeth King
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In this episode (the season 4 premiere!), host JPB Gerald and returning guest Dr. Elizabeth King discuss effecting change, theories of the change, and the limits of policy change as a proxy for justice. You can buy my book at this link. You can support this show on patreon at this link. Thanks for supporting the work.…
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Come along on our Season 4 kickoff! We're delighted to be getting started with Emma this time – although delight isn't the only emotion our heroine provokes. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @reclaimingjane…
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Sam's Classroom, with Samantha Harris (S3E21)
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In this episode, host JPB Gerald talks language and race with doc candidate Samantha Harris. That sounds dull but their research brings out a lively discussion that you'll definitely enjoy. To support the show on patreon, click here. To pre-order Dr. Gerald's book, click here.By JPB Gerald
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The segment where we try so hard to fit random topics with Jane Austen, we might as well be Cinderella's stepsisters with the glass slipper. Marvel at Lauren and Emily's attempts to connect everything from the United States Supreme Court to Lord of the Rings! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod…
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At long last, we have come to the end of Mansfield Park. Join Lauren and Emily for a retrospective on the book, a deluge of questionable advice for the characters, and an inevitable airing of grievances. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook:…
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I gave the keynote for the NJTESOL conference on June 3rd. This is that talkBy JPB Gerald
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Alternate title: "We Reject Your Ending and Substitute Our Own" In our final analysis episode of Mansfield Park, Emily and Lauren have strong opinions about both the rejections in the book and the ones we think should have happened. Also included: Love Island's second appearance and the biggest scandal of them all. For show notes and a full transcr…
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In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and his guest, Ty Slobe, discuss how linguistic justice and political participation intersect. If you can support the show financially, it is greatly appreciated. Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardizedBy JPB Gerald
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Mansfield Park 41-44: "Charmed, I'm Sure"
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Let's take a detour through historic Portsmouth with a surprise visitor to the Price household! And what do Mario, Anthony J. Crowley, and Henry Crawford have in common? For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Facebook: @ReclaimingJanePod Instagram: @re…
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Discourse on White Racial Identity Development, with Ursula Moffitt (S319)
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In this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Dr. Ursula Moffitt talk about the latter's research on white individuals' racial development as well as the broader conversation around the topic. If you enjoy the work, please support the show on patreon here: https://patreon.com/unstandardizedBy JPB Gerald
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Mansfield Park 36-40: "Find Your Balance"
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After a short hiatus (which will be explained, don't worry), we're back! Jump into the balance of Fanny's life with Lauren and Emily while we discuss decision making, household management, and Selling Sunset. For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit our website: reclaimingjanepod.com Connect with us: Twitter: @reclaimingjane Face…
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