# bothered (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bothered. Page: Feed: --- ## [Persuasion, Chapter 6: A Very Troublesome, Hopeless Son](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/persuasion-chapter-6-a-very-troublesome-hopeless-son) _2026-08-18 · Hot and Bothered_ In Chapter 6 of Persuasion , Anne settles into Uppercross and gets caught in the crossfire of the family squabbles there. This week, Dr. Sophie Vasset joins us at the end of the episode to teach us about Bath and its attractions in this period. --- Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a84832d1ad8716bb6c084da/media.mp3) ## [Persuasion, Chapter 5: Mary, Often a Little Unwell](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/persuasion-chapter-5-mary-often-a-little-unwell) _2026-08-11 · Hot and Bothered_ 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. This week, Helen Neild also joins us at the end of the episode to understand dentistry in the early 19th century. Carvell is co-leading our What Matters class for the next year,… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a7b5247d6c287f9ee85f7ff/media.mp3) ## [Persuasion, Chapter 4: Captain Wentworth Had No Fortune](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/persuasion-chapter-4-captain-wentworth-had-no-fortune) _2026-08-04 · Hot and Bothered_ In Chapter 4 of Persuasion , we finally learn all about Anne Elliot's ill-fated love affair with Captain Wentworth. 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. If you want to be part of the conversation, you can still join us for our weekly class which will follow each episode of… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a720df8919aaf5974945665/media.mp3) ## [Persuasion, Chapter 3: The Sea Is No Beautifier](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/persuasion-chapter-3-the-sea-is-not-beautifier) _2026-07-28 · Hot and Bothered_ 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. 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. If you want to be part of the conversation, you can still join us for our weekly class which will follow each episode of… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a68d566982971a8e0105091/media.mp3) ## [Persuasion, Chapter 2: They Must Retrench](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/persuasion-chapter-2-they-must-retrench) _2026-07-21 · Hot and Bothered_ 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. Dr. Alexander Wakelam also returns at the end of the episode to teach us more about debt in the early 19th century. If you want to be part of the conversation,… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a5f8d4bc74821d4596a035c/media.mp3) ## [Persuasion, Chapter 1: The Ancient and Respectable Family](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/persuasion-chapter-1-the-ancient-and-respectable-family) _2026-07-14 · Hot and Bothered_ 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. 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. If you want to be part of the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a5666fb7e01c44e389ceca2/media.mp3) ## [Jane Austen’s Persuasion: An Introduction](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/jane-austens-persuasion-an-introduction) _2026-07-07 · Hot and Bothered_ 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. Join Vanessa Zoltan and the Rev. Dr. Stephanie Paulsell as they explore Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth's second-chance love story while asking… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a4d234c42872185ccd6cbe9/media.mp3) ## [Season Six Trailer: Jane Austen's Persuasion](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/season-six-trailer-jane-austens-persuasion) _2026-06-26 · Hot and Bothered_ We're returning to our roots with Season 6 of Hot and Bothered – reading classic romance literature. 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. If you want to be part of the conversation, you can join us for our weekly class which will… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a3ecf6f89bd872840e64588/media.mp3) ## [So What Did We Learn About Romance Movies?](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/so-what-did-we-learn-about-romance-movies) _2026-06-23 · Hot and Bothered_ 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. 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… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/hotandbothered/e/6a3ab2a1d1eb16a425b01e4c/media.mp3) ## [Ending Of: Casablanca](https://shows.acast.com/hotandbothered/episodes/ending-of-casablanca) _2026-06-16 · Hot and Bothered_ 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. --- Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow us on Instagram If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon ! 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