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Persuasion, Chapter 17: A Widow Mrs. Smith
3 november 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
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
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
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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Persuasion, Chapter 14: A Little Quiet Cheerfulness
13 oktober 2026 · 50 min
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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Persuasion, Chapter 13: Anne Was to Leave Them
6 oktober 2026 · 59 min
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
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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Persuasion, Chapter 11: All Wild to See Lyme
22 september 2026 · 1 uur
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
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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Persuasion, Chapter 9: Most Disordered Feelings
8 september 2026 · 45 min
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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Persuasion, Chapter 8: A Perpetual Estrangement
1 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
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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Persuasion, Chapter 7: Her Eyes Half Met Captain Wentworth's
25 augustus 2026 · 52 min
In Chapter 7 of Persuasion, Anne finally is in the same room as Captain Wentworth. He's just as handsome as ever, but apparently he hardly recognizes her. Lees meer
This week, Rev. Professor Jane de Gay joins us at the end of the episode to talk about Jane Austen's literary legacy.
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Persuasion, Chapter 6: A Very Troublesome, Hopeless Son
18 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
In Chapter 6 of Persuasion, Anne settles into Uppercross and gets caught in the crossfire of the family squabbles there. Lees meer
This week, Dr. Sophie Vasset joins us at the end of the episode to teach us about Bath and its attractions in this period.
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Persuasion, Chapter 5: Mary, Often a Little Unwell
11 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
In Chapter 5 of Persuasion, Anne warns Elizabeth about the influence of Mrs. Clay and then heads to Uppercross to visit her other sister Mary. This week we're joined by the brilliant Carvell Wallace to dissect the chapter. Lees meer
This week, Helen Neild also joins us at the end of the episode to understand dentistry in the early 19th century.
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Persuasion, Chapter 4: Captain Wentworth Had No Fortune
4 augustus 2026 · 56 min
In Chapter 4 of Persuasion, we finally learn all about Anne Elliot's ill-fated love affair with Captain Wentworth. Lees meer
This week, Dr. Erica Johnson joins us at the end of the episode to explain more about the battle where Wentworth earned his captaincy – the Battle of San Domingo.
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Persuasion, Chapter 3: The Sea Is No Beautifier
28 juli 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
In Chapter 3 of Persuasion, The Elliot’s and their friends discuss whether it would be acceptable to rent Kellynch Hall to a Navy officer. Lees meer
This week, Dr. Catriona Kennedy joins us at the end of the episode to give us a little context on the British Navy in the Napoleonic Wars.
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Persuasion, Chapter 2: They Must Retrench
21 juli 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
In Chapter 2 of Persuasion the Elliots and their close friends try to strategize about the family's pressing debt. This week we're joined by one of our closest friends (and our former co-host), Dr. Hannah McGregor, to dissect the chapter. Lees meer
Dr. Alexander Wakelam also returns at the end of the episode to teach us more about debt in the early 19th century.
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Persuasion, Chapter 1: The Ancient and Respectable Family
14 juli 2026 · 57 min
We meet The Elliots in Chapter 1 of Persuasion and Vanessa and Stephanie Paulsell introduce our themes for this season. Every week we'll be discussing Anne's moral compass, and where we see ridiculousness, beauty, and grief in the chapter. Lees meer
This week, Dr. Amy King joins us at the end of the episode to help us understand how the word 'bloom' is operating in this book.
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Jane Austen’s Persuasion: An Introduction
7 juli 2026 · 14 min
Virginia Woolf called Persuasion "the most deeply felt of Jane Austen's novels." It may also be her most difficult novel. This season, we're taking it slowly, reading one chapter each week and lingering over Austen's extraordinary sentences together. Lees meer
Join Vanessa Zoltan and the Rev. Dr. Stephanie Paulsell as they explore Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth's second-chance love story while asking timeless questions about grief, goodness, beauty, yearning, and what it means to find your way in a world that doesn't always see your worth.
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Season Six Trailer: Jane Austen's Persuasion
26 juni 2026 · 2 min
We're returning to our roots with Season 6 of Hot and Bothered – reading classic romance literature. Lees meer
This season, Vanessa Zoltan will be joined by her mentor Dr. Stephanie Paulsell to read Jane Austen's Persuasion one chapter at a time. We'll ask questions about grief, beauty, aging, and, of course, love.
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So What Did We Learn About Romance Movies?
23 juni 2026 · 16 min
That's all folks! Season Five of Hot and Bothered, all about romance movies, has come to close. On today's episode, Vanessa shares her finals thoughts on the genre. Lees meer
In two weeks, we're starting our chapter-by-chapter read through of Persuasion! If you want to join us for our weekly class, which will accompany the podcast, you can sign-up at notsorryworks.com or become a $50/month patron at patreon.com/hotandbotheredrompod.
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Ending Of: Casablanca
16 juni 2026 · 28 min
For our final bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa, Hannah, and Stephanie Paulsell analyze the ending of Casablanca. They discuss Ilsa's agency, Captain Renault's treatment of women, and how to improve the famous last line of the film. Lees meer
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Casablanca
9 juni 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Vanessa Zoltan, Hannah McGregor, and Stephanie Paulsell meet at Rick's Café Américain to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered – our last movie of the season, Casablanca. Lees meer
This week we discuss why this movie is an enduring classic, the sexual schemes of Captain Renault, and what makes "America." We finish the episode by calling film historian Noah Isenberg to discuss his book We’ll Always Have ‘Casablanca’: The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Movie.
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Ending Of: Moonstruck
2 juni 2026 · 28 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Ariana Nedelman analyze the ending of Moonstruck. They discuss the confrontation between Rose and Cosmo, why Ronny doesn't have to kneel for his proposal, and the underuse of Cher as leading lady. Lees meer
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Moonstruck
26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Vanessa Zoltan and our producer, Ariana Nedelman, meet-up at The Met to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Moonstruck. Lees meer
This week we discuss the specter of death, the gender dynamics, and the acting choices of the film. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Fred Gardaphé to get some context on Italian-American portrayals in film.
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Ending Of: Shakespeare in Love
19 mei 2026 · 32 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and podcaster/author Dana Schwartz analyze the ending of Shakespeare in Love. They discuss Viola's fate, the role of a muse, and how to execute a 'tragic' movie ending. Lees meer
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Shakespeare in Love
12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Vanessa Zoltan and podcaster/author Dana Schwartz meet-up in Elizabethan England to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Shakespeare in Love. Lees meer
This week we discuss this movie's fuckboi interpretation of William Shakespeare, the collaborative craft of writing, and the Oscar campaign surrounding this film. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Roberta Barker to understand more about the playwright Tom Stoppard.
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Ending Of: Roman Holiday
5 mei 2026 · 31 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Roman Holiday. They discuss the extreme constraint of Ann's life as a princess, why Joe lingers after the scene, and what is left unsaid between them. Lees meer
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Roman Holiday
28 april 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet at Trevi Fountain to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Roman Holiday. Lees meer
This week we discuss Joe's moral character, exposure journalism, and whether we think these two characters actually fall in love. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Rebecca Prime to learn more about Roman Holiday's writer, Dalton Trumbo, and the Hollywood blacklist.
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Ending Of: Sense and Sensibility
21 april 2026 · 31 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Julia Whelan analyze the ending of Sense and Sensibility. They discuss deleted scenes, sisterly affection, and Austen's obsession with the villainy of hot men. Lees meer
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Sense and Sensibility
14 april 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Vanessa Zoltan and actress, author, and narrator Julia Whelan meet-up at Barton Cottage to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Lees meer
This week we discuss the brilliance of Emma Thompson, whether Colonel Brandon is right for Marianne, and the dangers of casting older actors as teenagers. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Claudia Johnson to get some context on Georgian manners and norms.
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Ending Of: The Phantom of the Opera
7 april 2026 · 31 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of The Phantom of the Opera. They discuss the black-and-white frame narrative of the film, what makes the phantom hot (and not), and the show's similarity to Beauty and the Beast. Lees meer
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The Phantom of the Opera
31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet in a Parisian opera house to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Phantom of the Opera. Lees meer
This week we discuss daddy issues, queer aesthetics, and Susan Sontag's definition of 'camp.' We finish the episode by calling Dr. Dominic Broomfield-McHugh to get his take on the film.
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Ending Of: Punch Drunk Love
24 maart 2026 · 27 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Mauricio Bruce analyze the ending of Punch Drunk Love. They continue their conversation about light and color in the film and discuss the relationship between humiliation and violence. Lees meer
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Punch Drunk Love
17 maart 2026 · 58 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Mauricio Bruce meet-up at a warehouse in the San Fernando Valley to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Punch Drunk Love. Lees meer
This week we discuss the gender politics of this film and Anderson's use of light, color, and music. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Laura Barraclough to give us some background history on the San Fernando Valley.
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Ending Of: Love & Basketball
10 maart 2026 · 31 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of Love & Basketball. Vanessa explains the implications of the one-on-one basketball game and Hannah talks about how careers get prioritized within heterosexual relationships. Lees meer
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Love & Basketball
3 maart 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up on the courts to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Love & Basketball. Lees meer
This week we discuss double standards, bodies as commodities, and Title IX. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Samantha Sheppard to talk to us about women's roles in sports movies.
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Ending Of: Desert Hearts (with Carmen Maria Machado)
24 februari 2026 · 26 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Carmen Maria Machado analyze the ending of Desert Hearts. They discuss femme expression, the bittersweet quality of the ending, and what they would want to see in a sequel. Lees meer
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Desert Hearts (with Carmen Maria Machado)
17 februari 2026 · 56 min
Vanessa Zoltan and author Carmen Maria Machado meet-up on a dude ranch in Reno, Nevada to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Desert Hearts. Lees meer
This week we discuss Westerns, risk as a condition for love, the 'closet' in queer media, and briefly sidetrack into Heated Rivalry discourse. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Michael Higdon to talk to us about why people went to Reno for divorce.
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Ending Of: The Princess Bride
10 februari 2026 · 29 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of The Princess Bride. They discuss violence as an expression of love and Buttercup's passivity. Lees meer
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The Princess Bride
3 februari 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up at The Cliffs of Insanity to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Princess Bride. Lees meer
This week we discuss frame narratives, parental vs. romantic love, and why literally everyone loves this movie. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Thomas Doherty to talk to us about the legacy of Rob Reiner.
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Ending Of: The Wedding Singer
13 januari 2026 · 29 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of The Wedding Singer. They discuss grand gestures and how well Billy Idol aged. Lees meer
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The Wedding Singer
6 januari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up in New Jersey to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Wedding Singer. Lees meer
This week we discuss Adam Sandler's star power, the importance of silly bits, and the cultural construction of beauty. We finish the episode by calling Dr. Deborah Anthony to talk to us about the history of marital surname changes.
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Ending Of: White Christmas
30 december 2025 · 25 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of White Christmas. They discuss 50's nostalgia and why ballerinas are 'Christmas' coded. Lees meer
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White Christmas
23 december 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
Happy holiday season! We're interrupting our mini-season on the wedding industrial complex to bring you our (now) annual holiday movie. Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet at an inn Vermont to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered about White Christmas. Lees meer
This week, we discuss the trope of the 'tricky Jew', minstrelsy, and nostalgia. We finish the episode by calling Dominic Broomfield–McHugh to talk about the connection between this movie and President Eisenhower.
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Ending Of: Bridesmaids
16 december 2025 · 35 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Carvell Wallace analyze the ending of Bridesmaids. They discuss Helen's questionable taste level, the way the film frames romantic love vs. friendship, and how class performance constrains emotion. Lees meer
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Bridesmaids
9 december 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Carvell Wallace meet in Milwaukee to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Bridesmaids. Lees meer
This week we discuss female friendship, class politics, and The Hangover. We finish the episode by calling Nick Marx to talk to us about how SNL movies get made.
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The Best Man
2 december 2025 · 51 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Dr. Simone Drake meet at an NYC bachelor party to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Best Man. Lees meer
This week we discuss Black movies of the 90s, the Moynihan Report, and movie soundtracks. We finish the episode by calling Tyler D. Parry to talk to us about jumping the broom.
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Ending Of: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
25 november 2025 · 30 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. They continue to discuss the movie's relationship to 'tackiness' as well as the promised future for Ian and Toula's daughter. Lees meer
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
18 november 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet-up at Dancing Zorbas to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Lees meer
This week we discuss Canadian multiculturalism, "tackiness", and the cultural construction of whiteness. We finish the episode by calling Susan Katz Miller to talk to us about interfaith families.
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Ending Of: The Wedding Planner
11 november 2025 · 32 min
For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah analyze the ending of The Wedding Planner. They discuss Matthew McConaughey's masculinity, the role of dancing in the movie, and the how important it is to wear a helmet. Lees meer
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