Hot and Bothered – Podcastlijstje

Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays.

CURRENT SEASON: Jane Austen’s Persuasion

For Season 6, Hot and Bothered is returning to its roots with a classic romance: Jane Austen's Persuasion. Many readers consider Persuasion Austen's most romantic novel. As a podcast obsessed with romance (and Austen), it was only a matter of time before we answered its siren call.

Joining Vanessa Zoltan this season is her longtime mentor, Harvard Divinity School Professor Dr. Stephanie Paulsell. Together, they'll read Persuasion one chapter at a time, asking what Austen's timeless novel can teach us about grief, beauty, aging, and—of course—love.

SEASON 5: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition)

For our fifth season of the show, we turned our attention to romantic films. The season began with ten episodes on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, an iconic film of the early 2000s rom-com oeuvre. Following those episodes, Vanessa was joined by beloved academic and podcaster Hannah McGregor to dig into the canon of romantic films, from Titanic to Twilight to When Harry Met Sally, (just to name a few). We asked every movie “what does this believe about love?” And “do we agree?”

SEASON 4: Live from Pemberley

In Live from Pemberley, we continue our deep-dive into the classic texts of romance literature. This season we take a close look at the most famous Romance novel of all time: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Every episode, Vanessa Zoltan and Lauren Sandler read through the book, talk with experts, and ask themselves the question ‘is this still a story for our time?’

SEASON 3: On Eyre

Vanessa Zoltan and journalist Lauren Sandler embark on the English class you always deserved, diving deep into Jane Eyre through the themes of power and desire. Discussions range from ideas of class and colonialism to sex and gender as Lauren and Vanessa explore the roles of oppression and inequality, empowerment and rebellion in the text.

SEASON 2: Twilight in Quarantine

You may remember BFFs Vanessa & Julia from their all-star advice giving in Hot and Bothered Season 1. In this COVID-19 quarantine they got on the phone three times a week to read and talk about Twilight. On Twilight in Quarantine, they worked their way through the Twilight saga one chapter at a time, giving brilliant well-informed advice to Stephenie Meyer’s characters along the way. Advice like: “maybe you shouldn’t kidnap people.”

SEASON 1: Writing Romance

Season one of Hot and Bothered followed ten first-time romance writers as they tried to write their own romance novels. Each episode explored a particular romance trope and why we love it so much. Along the way, Julia Quinn, writer of the Bridgerton series, gave weekly assignments so listeners could follow along in the process. Season one was made in collaboration with Spoke Media.

Hot & Bothered is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/

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Persuasion, Chapter 17: A Widow Mrs. Smith

3 november 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
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In Chapter 17 of Persuasion, we meet another new character, Anne's old school friend Mrs. Smith. She's poor and sick and also really great. Lees meer

This week we're joined at the end of the episode by Dr. Laura Mooneyham White to talk about how Austen's Christianity informs this book.

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Persuasion, Chapter 16: Our Cousins in Laura-place

27 oktober 2026 · 57 min
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In Chapter 16 of Persuasion, the Elliot house is aflutter with the news of Lady Dalrymple's arrival to Bath – their fancy Viscountess cousin. Anne is embarrassed about the fuss her family is making. Lees meer

This week we're joined at the end of the episode by Dr. Annie Tindley to help us understand Lady Dalrymple's social status as an Irish peer.

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Persuasion, Chapter 15: It Was All Bath

20 oktober 2026 · 49 min
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Anne has her first night in Bath in Chapter 15 of Persuasion. Her father and Elizabeth are less awful than anticipated and Mr. Elliot stops by for a late night visit. Lees meer

This week, Julia Argy, author and past host of our show, joins us at the end of the episode to discuss Anne's downward class mobility.

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Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie.

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Persuasion, Chapter 14: A Little Quiet Cheerfulness

13 oktober 2026 · 50 min
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It's Christmas in Chapter 14 of Persuasion and Anne and Lady Russell do their last round of visits to Uppercross before heading to Bath. Lees meer

This week, Dr. Jane Gregory joins us at the end of the episode to discuss misophonia.

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Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie.

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Persuasion, Chapter 13: Anne Was to Leave Them

6 oktober 2026 · 59 min
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In Chapter 13 of Persuasion, Anne must leave Uppercross and its concerns in order to stay with Lady Russell. Lees meer

This week, Dr. Jon Stobart joins us at the end of the episode to discuss nursemaids and the life of domestic servants in a country house.

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Persuasion, Chapter 12: The Horror of The Moment

29 september 2026 · 1 uur 27 min
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In Chapter 12 of Persuasion, tragedy strikes our characters in Lyme! Louisa falls on her head and Anne must jump into action to face the emergency. Lees meer

As a special treat this week our favorite Austen scholars, Dr. Roxanne Eberle, joins us to dissect the chapter. At the end of the episode we call Dr. Will Tullett, author of Sniff: A History of Smells, to discuss smelling salts.

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Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie.

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Persuasion, Chapter 11: All Wild to See Lyme

22 september 2026 · 1 uur
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In Chapter 11 of Persuasion, Wentworth leads an expedition from Uppercross to Lyme. There Anne and company take in the sea and meet some charming Navy officers. Lees meer

This week, Dr. Robert Morrison of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, joins us at the end of the episode to discuss Byron, Scott, and Austen's relationship to Romantic poetry.

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Persuasion, Chapter 10: A Beautiful Glossy Nut

15 september 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
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In Chapter 10 of Persuasion, the young people of Uppercross and Captain Wentworth walk to Winthrop. While there, Anne overhears a passionate conversation between Louisa and Wentworth. Lees meer

This week, Austen scholar Claudia Johnson joins us at the end of the episode to discuss ideas of romantic love in Regency England.

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Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie.

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Persuasion, Chapter 9: Most Disordered Feelings

8 september 2026 · 45 min
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In Chapter 9 of Persuasion, Charles Hayter, Henrietta Musgrove's suitor, appears on the scene. Lees meer

This week, economist Judd Cramer joins us at the end of the episode to help us understand Wentworth's war wealth in present day terms.

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Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production

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Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Persuasion, Chapter 8: A Perpetual Estrangement

1 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
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In Chapter 8 of Persuasion, Anne attends a dinner party with Captain Wentworth, watches him flirt with the Musgrove girls, and cries as she plays piano. Lees meer

This week, Dr. Sam Cavell joins us at the end of the episode to talk about women aboard Navy ships.

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Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production

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Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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