What better way to end Halloween weekend and continue to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th than discussing the "classic" film Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. This 2016 film is based on the 2009 novel by Seth Grahame Smith, which is inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. (Did you follow all of that?)
If you still want the spookiness and are a fan of Austen then you should definitely check out this film and episode. It will get spoilery. P&P&Z is only available to rent and for purchase. Remember to check out your local library as well.
References:
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film (2016)
Burr Steers
Fetch the Smelling Salts Podcast
Matt Smith
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame Smith
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet Witch by Melinda Taub
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter
The Walking Dead
Introducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Miss Austen Regrets
The Vampire Diaries
Daisy Jones and the Six
Dark Shadows
Pride and Prejudice (2005 and 1995)
Lost in Austen
Watch Bandstand before next episode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05ChPYx9d4&t=8273s
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Should you watch Emily (2022) starring Emma Mackey and written/directed by Frances O'Connor? Listen to Stephanie and returning guest Brian Hicks's thoughts in today's episode and find out!
This "biopic" takes creative liberties with Emily Bronte's story as it fuses her life with her only novel Wuthering Heights. O'Connor tries to solve how Emily came up with the novel, and we have thoughts about what she comes up with!
For more background on the Brontes, listen to last episode (2x20) for a crash course on the family. Emily is available to rent on Prime Video, Hoopla, Tubi, and Plex.
Send good vibes to Brian as he defends his dissertation this month!
References:
Emily (2022)
Emily Bronte
Charlotte Bronte
Anne Bronte (JUSTICE FOR ANNE)
Frances O' Connor
Mansfield Park (1999)
Jane Austen
Hoopla App (with your library card)
Persuasion 2022
Agnes Grey
Vilette
Jane Eyre
Charles Dickens
Everything is tuberculosis by John Green
Wuthering Heights
Becoming Jane
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)
Fetch the Smelling Salts
James McAvoy
Penelope
To Walk Invisible-BBC/PBS Miniseries
The Haunting of Hill House
Wuthering Heights (2026)
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Do you know about the authors behind the works Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, or Agnes Grey?
In today's episode you'll learn all about the three Brontes: Charlotte, Emily and Anne as well as the rest of their family.
In the similar style to Stephanie's past author episodes, get ready to learn about their personal lives and the legacy they leave behind today. Perfect for those who are preparing for the new Wuthering Heights film starring Margot Robie and Jacob Elordi or for the next episode of the podcast when Emily (2022) will be discussed!
(Editing Stephanie here: Elizabeth Bronte was born in 1815 and Charlotte was 1816. Ignore my comments on them being 'Irish twins.')
References:
Charlotte Bronte
Emily Bronte
Anne Bronte
Jane Austen
House of Guinness (Netflix)
Emerald Fennell's other film is Salt Burn (Prime Video)
Queen Victoria
Jane Eyre
The Professor
Villette
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
Shirley
To Walk Invisible (BBC/PBS)
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
Married Women's Property Act of 1870
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The conclusion to the Downton Abbey franchise is officially out now with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in theaters. Join Stephanie in today's episode as she discusses her thoughts on the new film as well as a look back on the show and fandom in a very chatty episode.
Have you seen the film yet? If not, be prepared for SPOILERS!
References:
Downton Abbey (the series) available on Peacock, Prime and BritBox
Downton Abbey (2019) on Netflix
Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) on Peacock
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Mansfield Park (1999)
Jane Austen
NBC Special: "Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale" aired September 10th
The Gilded Age (HBO Max)
Miss Scarlet
Note: Isobel Crawley now Lady Merton is played by Penelope Wilton
Julian Fellowes
Entertainment Weekly
All Creatures Great & Small
Lovely War by Julie Berry (WWI)
White Queen, White Princess, Spanish Princess
The Young Victoria
Doctor Thorne (Prime Video)
The English Game (Netflix)
From Time to Time (Prime Video)
FALL RECS:
Sherlock and Daughter (HBO Max)
The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)
Derry Girls (Netflix)
Providence Falls (Hallmark)
Rosaline (Prime Video)
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Welcome back to the podcast, Drea Mayer, as we discuss season 10 of the Masterpiece Mystery show GRANTCHESTER, which concluded this summer. If you're looking for a cozy mystery show that's filled with found family, humor, and solving murders then look no further! This season had so many layers and reminded us of things that happened not that long ago.
Grantchester is available on PBS Passport or Prime Video for purchase.
Thank you for joining and sharing so much of your personal story, Drea!
References:
PBS Masterpiece Mystery Grantchester
Doctor Who
All Creatures Great and Small
Endeavor
Inspector Morse
The Moonflower Murders & The Magpie Murders
The Marlow Murder Club (2024)*
*Rishi Nair guest starred in this series
Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974
The Gilded Age (HBO)
Call the Midwife
Peaky Blinders
Outrageous (Britbox)
The Artful Dodger
Miss Scarlet
The Law According to Lidia Poet
Tirzah Price's Pride and Premeditation
Stranger Things
Downton Abbey film premiering September 12th
Miss Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries
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Are you still reeling from that season finale of HBO's The Gilded Age? Then this episode is for you!
Stephanie has been talking about the show nonstop, all summer and it is FINALLY the time to discuss it on the podcast. Spoiler alert as an overview of all the seasons will be discussed with a major focus on season 3. Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts as they were very fun to react to!
References:
HBO's The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age Facebook Group/Page
Downton Abbey
Julian Fellowes
"The Davenports" by Krystal Marquis
Apple TV's The Buccaneers
The Official Gilded Age Podcast
Old Westbury Gardens
Emma (2009)
Mansfield Park (2007)
HBO Max
Swoonworthy Podcast
Grantchester
Alva and Consuelo Vanderbilt
The Gilded Age Instagram Page
Downton Abbey movie comes out 9/12
The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)
Sandition
Poldark
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This past April was the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" which makes it the perfect time to review and discuss Baz Luhrmann's 2013 film adaptation of the book, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, and Elizabeth Debicki.
Welcome back to the podcast, Jordyn Cummings, who is an expert on all things Gatsby, so make sure you read the book or check out the movie not to be spoiled. The movie, unfortunately, is only available for purchase or rental. Don't forget to always check out your local library!
Is this the first time that Stephanie watched this movie? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!
References:
"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2013 Baz Luhrmann film
1974 film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
The Gilded Age
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
A Doll's House Pt. 2 by Lucas Hnath
Moulin Rogue
Elvis
The Great Gatsby Broadway Musical
Jeremy Jordan
SIX: The Musical
My Fair Lady
She's the Man
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Pleasantville (1998)
Romeo & Juliet (1996)
Shutter Island
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Rent
Bandstand the Musical (come back in Nov for more on this one!)
Barbie's Princess and the Pauper
AMC's Interview with a Vampire
Crimson Peak (2015)
Jane Eyre
*Charlie Hunman was who I was thinking of, not Tom Hardy
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In today's episode listen to Stephanie discuss the Apple tv show THE BUCCANEERS, specifically focusing on season 1. It's set in the Gilded Age, but as it focuses so much on romance and modern sensibilities it almost feels like you're not watching a period piece. Beware of spoilers, so it's a good idea to watch season 1 ahead of time. It's available on Apple tv or Prime Video (for a limited time). Season 2 is currently out, but this episode is focusing on season 1 only.
References:
New Sense & Sensibility casting news from Focus Features
Stranger Things season 5 trailer
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale release date: September 12, 2025
The Buccaneers season 1
The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton (the book)
The Buccaneers 1995 mini-series
The Gilded Age (HBO Max)
Reign TV show on the CW
Sanditon
Poldark
*Correction: Guy needs to marry for wealth or get a job in the book
24:00 Spoilers
32:00 Spoilers return (and basically stay until the outro)
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In today's episode uncover the fact, fiction, and folklore of the Culper Spy Ring in the AMC TV show Turn: Washington's Spies that ran for four seasons from 2014-2017.
Stephanie is joined by Revolutionary War Historian Kimberly Phyfe from the Three Village Historical Society (located in Setauket, NY). This episode was so much fun to record in person. Buckle up for a longer episode that is filled with passionate and enthusiastic historical discussion between two people who love period pieces.
Thank you to everyone who submitted thoughts on the show!
Thank you to the Sachem Public Library for recording in your booth!
No Zoom disclaimer today, just some loud flushing that could not be muted :(
Spoilers abound! Watch the show on AMC+, the first 2 seasons are available on the Philo app or for purchase.
Visit the Three Village Historical Society on social media @threevillagehistory & TVHS.org
Culper Spy Weekend: September 6 & 7, 2025
References:
AMC's Turn Washington's Spies (2014-2017)
Washington's Spies by Alexander Rose
Remember Liss by Clare Bellerjeau & Tiffany Yecke Brooks
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Graphic Novel series by Nathan Hale
Spy Ring by Sarah Beth Durst
The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt (Coming November 16, 2025 on PBS!)
Stay tuned for Kimberly's lecture: Who is 355? in 2026
Tri-Spy Tours: https://www.culper.com/
Long Island 250: https://www.discoverlongisland.com/longisland250/
Suffolk 250: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Suffolk250
International Spy Museum in DC
Memoir of Col Benjamin Tallmadge: https://archive.org/details/memoirofcolbenja00tall/page/n7/mode/2up
Sherwood Jayne House
Outlander
Hamilton The Musical
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In today's episode Stephanie looks at MISS AUSTEN which aired on PBS in May. The 4 episode mini-series is based on Gill Hornby's novel, "Miss Austen," which follows Cassandra Austen (Jane Austen's sister) in 1840 as she searches for the letters Jane wrote to her friends and family.
In history, Cassandra Austen is known for burning the majority of Jane's correspondence and it has been a mystery why ever since. Hornby creates a narrative that answers why she did this, and gets audiences to learn and appreciate Cassandra in the process.
Watch it now on PBS Passport, Amazon Prime Video, or by buying the DVD.
Time Stamps:
Historical Context 15:12
Jane Austen "Biopics" 27:49
Miss Austen Book vs Show 46:20
Closing 58:48
References:
Miss Austen mini-series (2025)
"Miss Austen" by Gill Hornby
Graphic Novel Biography--The Novel Life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas and illustrated by Isabel Greenberg
Masterpiece Studio Podcast
What the Austen? (Podcast)
Jane Austen Investigates by Julia Golding
Miss Austen Investigates by Jessica Bull
Jane Austen Mysteries by Stephanie Barron
Becoming Jane (2007)
Miss Austen Regrets (2007)
Chawton House Instagram: @janeaustenshouse
Lucy Worsley's novel: Jane Austen at Home
JASNA article: https://jasna.org/austen/screen/other/becoming-jane-sorting-fact-from-fiction/
Instagram: @perioddramastyle
Swoonworthy podcast
Jo Baker's novel Longbourn
Persuasion
Discover Britain article: https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/icons/how-accurate-is-miss-austen/#:~:text=Miss%20Austen%20spoilers%20ahead.,fever%20and%20died%20in%201797.
"The Elopement" by Gill Hornby
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
Other Bennet Sister News: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/the-other-bennet-sister-cast-premiere-date-trailer-book/
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Virtual Book Club: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
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Welcome back to the podcast Brian Hicks as he joins Stephanie in discussing the 1999 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park starring Frances O'Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Embeth Davidtz, and Harold Pinter.
This film differs a lot from the novel, and is controversial among Jane Austen purists. Just like, Persuasion (2022) Stephanie and Brian discuss it all and this time might tolerate it more... Listen to their thoughts on another Austen adaptation as well as comparisons to the past Jane Austen films covered on the podcast.
Mansfield Park 1999 is available for purchase and free on YouTube!
Thanks for always sticking through all the Zoom glitches
References:
Mansfield Park (the novel)
Mansfield Park 1999 (and behind the scenes featurette)
The rest of Jane Austen's novels
The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
Note: Henry Tilney is a clergyman
Easy A
Elementary (CBS)
Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price
Jane Eyre
Emma Thompson not Eleanor Thompson
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Persuasion (2022)
Jane Austen The BBC Radio Drama Collection
Mansfield Park (2007)
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa
Check out their last episodes: Emma (2020) & Persuasion (2022) from season 1
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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)
Support and donate to your local PBS station:
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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:
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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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:
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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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