What the Austen? Podcast

Izzy Meakin

whattheausten@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

A cosy Jane Austen–focused show where the host brings in Austen fandom experts—historians, authors, and screenwriters—to connect the novels to real Regency-era people, places, and adaptations. It’s a strong PR platform for subject-matter experts with a public-facing Austen brand, book/publication credentials, or media projects tied to Austen and Regency culture.

Metrics

Episodes: 92

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

whattheausten@gmail.com

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Host

Izzy Meakin - Hosts What the Austen?, a cosy podcast exploring the wit, charm, and quirks of Jane Austen’s novels through conversations with fellow enthusiasts. She also notes the show is a passion project produ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Public-facing Austen/Regency experts (historians, authors, festival or museum/heritage professionals) and creators connected to Austen adaptations (screenwriters/media talent) with credible ties to Austen scholarship or media projects.
Required Achievements:  
Published Austen/Regency books, Editorial leadership in Austen/Regency publications, Leadership roles in Austen festivals/tours, Writing/screen credit on Austen-related adaptations

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Bavill - Regency Duelling; Separating Historical Fact From Fiction; Honour Culture In Sense & Sensibility

Jackie Herring - Bath Abbey Connections To Austen’s World; Memorials And Historical Figures Tied To Austens Life And Writings

Sarah Quintrell - Adapting Janice Hadlow’s The Other Bennet Sister For Bbc; Mary Bennet’s Portrayal; Book-to-screen Challenges And Theme Translation

Recent Topics

Jane Austen, History, Literature, Regency, Adaptations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What the Austen? Podcast
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Episode 90: Pistols at Dawn? Col Brandon and Willoughby's Duel in Sense & Sensibility

July 04, 2026

Did Regency gentlemen really fight duels to defend a woman's honour? Was Colonel Brandon the gallant hero we often imagine, or was his challenge to Willoughby driven by anger, revenge, and a deeply ingrained code of masculine honour?In this episode of What the Austen? I'm joined by Paul Bavill from History Rage to separate fact from fiction as we explore the fascinating world of Regency duelling. Together, we unpack why gentlemen really challenged one another, the strict rituals that ...

Episode 89: Stories Set in Stone: Jane Austen and Bath Abbey with Jackie Herring

May 02, 2026

In this episode, I’m joined by historian, author, and Austen expert Jackie Herring as we step inside Bath Abbey, home to over 1,500 memorials, each with its own story. Amongst the stones, we uncover not only the world Jane Austen knew, but the real people who may have shaped her writing and world in ways we are still discovering today.Jackie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having previously served as Director of the Jane Austen Festival, leading tours in Bath and the Abbey for ma...

Episode 88: The Other Bennet Sister with Screenwriter Sarah Quintrell | Adapting Janice Hadlow's book for BBC 📖

April 04, 2026

*Warning: some spoilers in this ep* In this episode, I’m joined by screenwriter Sarah Quintrell to dive into the world of Mary Bennet and the brilliance of The Other Bennet Sister 💛We talk about why Mary’s story feels so important, from comparison culture and beauty standards to that deeply relatable feeling of being overlooked or “not quite enough.” We explore how this adaptation brings Mary to the centre, giving her the respect and emotional depth she was never afforded in Pride and Prejudi...

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