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The Amateur Austenite

Hosted by Frances Duncan · arts · EN-NZ

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About this Podcast:

An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.

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Public web form

Booking probability

36%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Amateur Austenite about?

An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.

Who hosts The Amateur Austenite?

The Amateur Austenite is hosted by Frances Duncan. The show has published 355 episodes to date.

What has The Amateur Austenite covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Sense & Sensibility Chapter 37" (30 October 2026, 19 minutes), "Sense & Sensibility Chapter 36" (23 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "Sense & Sensibility Chapter 34" (9 October 2026, 23 minutes).

How often does The Amateur Austenite publish?

The Amateur Austenite publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 355 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Amateur Austenite?

Booking probability for The Amateur Austenite is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Amateur Austenite requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Amateur Austenite's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Amateur Austenite?

The strongest fits for The Amateur Austenite are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Amateur Austenite has an arts audience.

About the host

Frances Duncan hosts The Amateur Austenite, an arts podcast with 355 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #37

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 37

    Oct 30, 202619 minS9

    Edward and Lucy's engagement becomes public knowledge. Elinor has the painful job of telling Marianne

  • Episode #36

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 36

    Oct 23, 202615 minS9

    Lucy and Elinor both think Lucy is genuinely popular with Fanny Dashwood (and therefore will be able to marry Edward) but the reader knows Fanny is just being petty

  • Episode #34

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 34

    Oct 9, 202623 minS9

    Elinor and Lucy get to meet their future mother in law

  • Episode #33

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 33

    Oct 2, 202623 minS9

    A very important toothpick case and an overly important brother who continues to shirk responsibility

  • Episode #31

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 31

    Sep 18, 202634 minS9

    Mrs Jennings goes forth to spread the news while Colonel Brandon has news of his own to share

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  • Episode #30

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 30

    Sep 11, 202625 minS9

    Mrs Jennings has the goss on Willoughby's intended, Colonel Brandon isn't happy about it like she thinks he should be

  • Episode #29

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 29

    Sep 4, 202626 minS9

    A distraught Marianne writes to Willoughby, he finally writes back but it's not right

  • Episode #28

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 28

    Aug 28, 202617 minS9

    Willoughby reappears to reveal himself to have been a deceitful cad the entire time Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear episodes early on...

  • Episode #27

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 27

    Aug 21, 202621 minS9

    The Middletons arrive in London, as does Willoughby, and Colonel Brandon has something to conceal Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear...

  • Episode #26

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 26

    Aug 14, 202622 minS9

    Marianne's in London, desperate to hear from Willoughby. Elinor's there too. We wish Mrs Jennings were a witch so she could curse people and use modern dating terms to refer to Willoughby's behaviour: toxic, ghosting...

  • Episode #25

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 25

    Aug 7, 202623 minS9

    Mrs Jennings invites the Dashwood girls to London, Elinor accepts to save Mrs Jennings from Marianne (and Marianne from herself) Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time...

  • Episode #24

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 24

    Jul 31, 202621 minS9

    Elinor and Lucy politely argue over Edward Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube , Instagram...

  • Episode #23

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 23

    Jul 24, 202623 minS9

    Elinor reels with the news of Edward's engagement to Lucy and is determined to learn more Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear episodes...

  • Episode #22

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 22

    Jul 17, 202627 minS9

    It's the one you've been waiting for! The first showdown between Elinor and Lucy. Rachel reckons Lucy won this round. Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the...

  • Episode #21

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 21

    Jul 10, 202632 minS9

    The Miss Steeles burst onto the Barton scene and make waves. Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on...

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    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 20

    Jul 3, 202617 min

    Elinor is keen to learn all she can about Willoughby from Mrs Palmer, if only Mrs Palmer had any intelligence to share Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the...

  • Episode #19

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 19

    Jun 26, 202624 minS9

    As Barton Cottage loses Edward, the Palmers arrive at Barton Park Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances...

  • The Amateur Austenite

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 18

    Jun 19, 202628 min

    Marianne is Marianne and Edward has a ring Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube , Instagram...

  • Episode #17

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 17

    Jun 12, 202617 minS9

    How much money is enough? What does the future hold? Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a time Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube...

  • Episode #16

    Sense & Sensibility Chapter 16

    Jun 5, 202618 minS9

    <p>While Marianne continues to pine for Willoughby, Edward appears unannounced to confuse Elinor's feelings</p><p>Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a...

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