Universally Acknowledged is a podcast which tackles various geeky subjects bi-weekly. We're just two nerds with microphones who have a lot of things to say. From Disney Princesses to Dance Moves, Jane Austen to Jedi, there's a lot to geek out over here. We hope you'll listen and geek along with us.
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Want to know more about the history behind Bridgerton, Jane Austen adaptations, and the very modern fantasy of nineteenth century love and romance? Emma and Molly, two graduate students of English literature, discuss the rich intersections of history, romance, literature, and popular culture that appear on our TVs and in our books all the time. We bring our love of these topics to bear on bi-weekly conversations that touch on our ongoing cultural fascination with Regency England. Updates eve ...
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a woman at the start of a midlife crisis needs a creative project. So writer, journalist and broadcaster Harriet Minter is writing a book….. A “chick-lit” novel (don’t worry, we’ll be discussing that term). A genre that is both critiqued and loved in equal parts. Join Harriet for the writing journey, as she navigates story arcs, character traits and plots. In every episode you’ll hear from authors who have been there and done it and friends who ca ...
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The ABCs (and DEFGHs) of Bridgerton
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(TW: In this episode, we discuss rape and racist violence, specifically in reference to a scene from season 1 of Bridgerton.) Molly, Emma, and special guest Becky talk Bridgerton. In this episode, we’re considering the adaptation process, and what was lost and gained when the story went from the bookshelf to the Netflix watchlist. Also of interest:…
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Emma and Molly get you up to speed on what happened between Nicole and her final suitor after the show stopped filming. We talk breakups, lemon cake, friendship via gifs, UnREAL, the Bachelorverse, and the future of this podcast.Find us on Twitter at @truthsunipod @chingonacademic @mjkeran. Also consider checking out Molly's new podcast, Let the Bo…
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The end has come, and Molly and Emma are here to discuss the final episode of The Courtship and Nicole's choice of suitor. Also of interest: confusing bartending, sidewalk PDA, our favorite suitor plans a superior date, what it means when you describe someone as the missing piece to your puzzle, tandem horse riding, the scavenger hunt that should'v…
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Molly and Emma discuss episode 11 of The Courtship and make their final predictions for the suitor who will ultimately win Nicole's heart. In this episode, one suitor proves himself a true Wickham while another pulls a Mr. Darcy move for the ages. Also of interest: 19th century estate management and the romanticization thereof, the dying gasps of t…
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Cheeky chaps and noncommittal cads
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In this episode of Truths Universally Acknowledged, Molly admits she was wrong about one of the suitors, and Emma discusses the history of pleasure gardens, fortunetelling, and the criminalization of the Romani people and cultural practices in 19th century England. Also of interest: British agricultural law, the Mr. Wickham hiding in plain sight, t…
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Emma and Molly discuss episode 9 of The Courtship. In this episode, we investigate who is the show’s Wickham and who is the Mr. Darcy—but our conclusions may surprise you! Also of interest: Austen’s five other novels, male body image, weightlifting safety concerns, the curative properties (and disgusting taste) of the water in Bath, facing your fea…
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Emma and Molly talk ... and talk ... and talk about last week's episode of The Courtship. In this episode, two favorites go home, one favorite comes out, and a grown man pretends to be a cat, so you know things are starting to get serious. Also of interest: current rankings, reality vs. fiction, the etiquette of toasts, a defense of commitment issu…
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This week, Emma and Molly don't really give the newest suitor on The Courtship a chance. In this episode, we discuss masquerades (both historical and fictional), wonder how many men are too many men, and talk about how much we love lemon cake. Also of interest: 18th century racism, questionable Shakespeare, romance novel recommendations, the Great …
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Bacchanal, boys, bacchanal
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This week, Emma and Molly discuss the bacchanal (or, as the suitors would have it, BACCHANAL!) that took place on episode 6 of The Courtship. In this episode, we discuss s-e-x and wonder why it has to be such a big deal all the time. Other topics of interest: the weirdness of fantasy suites, the conservatism of some romance conventions, Miss Remy's…
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We need to talk about Dandy B
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This week, Emma and Molly discuss episode 5 of The Courtship, which is now on USA instead of NBC. In this episode, we discuss toxic masculinity, bare chests, and whether some of these suitors really think they’re in the Regency. Other topics of interest: dandy culture, the brother’s best friend trope, apple archery, Emma’s ongoing battle with climb…
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Again Racheal - A Love Letter with Kate Leaver
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All hail the queen, Marian Keyes. Brace yourself it’s going full fan-girl in this week's episode as Harriet is joined by Author (and fellow Marian fan) Kate Leaver. Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes is one of Harriet’s all-time favourite books, it’s adored by many and could be considered the benchmark of women's commercial fiction, this year is the …
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Be Bold, Have Passion; Write The Better Book with Dorothy Koomson
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This week the tables are turned, and Harriet gets her fair share of questioning! Joining Harriet this week is prolific author Dorothy Koomson. Dorothy has written an incredible 17 books and as you’ll hear - she does NOT write books she isn’t wholly passionate about. Dorothy gives Harriet some serious home truths about the writing and publishing pro…
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My little sausages need to be freed
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This week, Emma's on a camping trip, so Molly and special guest Becky Hixon discuss episode 4 of The Courtship! In this episode, we get angry at one suitor, pile love on another, and beg one more to PLEASE STOP SINGING. Plus: Becky tells Molly about her research on the practice of so-called "raceblind" or "colorblind" casting of classic and histori…
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Emma and Molly recap this week's episode of NBC's new reality dating show, The Courtship! In this episode, we lament the fall of a himbo, gloss over the rules of cricket, and shed a few tears over one suitor's departure. Other topics of interest: tragic backstories, Colin Bridgerton, Frankenstein-based dating, Romantic poetry, the unbearable whiten…
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Morality Tales with Harriet Tyce
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“You take something good and make it really dark.” A fellow Harriet is joining Harriet on this week’s A Truth Universally Acknowledged! Harriet Tyce writes crime fiction novels. She wrote her first book “Blood Orange”, which was a big hit, as a result of her MA in crime writing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Harriet’s best-laid plans for her wri…
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Allowing The Magic To Return with Lizzie Demilola Blackburn
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From blog to book, how “Yinka” came into being. Lizzie Demilola Blackburn is a first-time author with her debut novel “Yinka Where is Your Husband?” out on 31st of March. Lizzie first created her main character on her blog and tells Harriet about the benefits of entering writing competitions. Harriet and Lizzie discuss the reality of getting rid of…
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Just give me my roast beef
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Emma and Molly tackle episode two of NBC's new reality dating show, The Courtship! In this episode, we enjoy a Mr. Darcy-inspired dunk in the lake, discuss the ethics of televised trauma, and say goodbye to two more suitors. Other topics of interest: Regency fashion, controversial cleavage, romance novel funny business, himbos, machismo, and The Ba…
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The Comfort of Romance Novels with Sarra Manning
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“It’s fucking rude not to give the reader a happy ending” In this episode of A Truth Universally Acknowledged Harriet talks to Author Sarra Manning. The pair discuss the need for a good romance novel in the world today and why people aren’t as damning towards men, who are at the end of the day, also just writing romance. After years of writing for …
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The whole 2-1 2-1 spinnerooksi
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Emma and Molly talk Episode 1 of The Courtship! We meet Miss Nicole Rémy, her Court, and her sixteen suitors, whose names Molly repeatedly stumbles over because she can’t read her own handwriting. Other topics of interest: Austenland, the Bridgerton boom, romantic narrative structures, the horror of dating apps, The Bachelor(ette)'s racism problem,…
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Introducing Truths Universally Acknowledged: A Courtship Recap Podcast! Each Wednesday, join Emma and Molly as they discuss NBC's new reality dating show, The Courtship, bringing their expertise in Popular Romance and 19th Century Studies to analyze and laugh about each week's regency-inspired drama.…
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Home and Belonging with Ayisha Malik
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“Comedy is the glue that holds the pain together” Joining Harriet in this episode is Ayisha Malik, described as “one of the most exciting authors writing today”. Harriet and Ayisha discuss how they have both felt the need to write a wonderfully “literary” novel and why this pressure exists over being celebrated simply for writing a good old rom-com…
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What We Lose and What We Find with Helen Paris
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"Loss is the price we pay for love." Helen Paris is a theatre maker and author, her latest book Lost Property is "a portrait of loss in all its forms" for which she took on work experience at Baker Street's lost property building learning about the items which line the walls and stories they hold, from the mundane to the absurd as Helen says; "in t…
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Beauty, Truth, Kettle Chips and Wine with Christina Patterson
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Why do we write? That’s one of the many questions host Harriet Minter is exploring in the second series of A Truth Universally Acknowledged. In this first episode, Harriet is joined by Writer and Broadcaster Christina Patterson, Christina’s latest book “Outside The Sky Is Blue” is a life-affirming family memoir. The pair discuss how the creative pr…
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All The Different Kinds Of Love with Emma Hughes
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“I had to decimate the idea in my head that happiness is dependent on being in a relationship.” Harriet is ending on the topic that started the podcast in a very satisfying full-circle moment (it’s like she’s been thinking about plot or something?!) Why is women’s fiction so overlooked? She is joined by an author who recently wrote an article on th…
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Letting the Whoosh Come with Amanda Prowse
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How can you be creative when life gets in the way; emotions are high and you’re just not in the right headspace? Amanda Prowse wrote her first book at 43 after recovering from cancer. In this episode, Harriet and Amanda examine how “the right time” never really exists and how women are often led to believe they’ve missed the boat on being creative …
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Give These Women Trouble with Nikki May
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“How can I best give my characters hell? By knowing every single detail about them - including their inside leg measurement” First time author Nikki May’s book Wahala is out in January. It’s set to be the most talked-about book of 2022. It’s even being adapted into a screenplay. Harriet and Nikki discuss how useful it can be to get to know your cha…
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Take Yourself Seriously with Adele Parks
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“I constantly exist in two worlds; this and in the one in my head with my characters.” In her 21 years of writing Adele Parks has published 21 books. Her 22nd is out next year - and she’s currently working on book 23! So what’s her secret to this mammoth back catalogue? In this episode of A Truth Universally Acknowledged, Adele shares the secrets o…
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Doing This For ME with Radhika Sanghani
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“I am my dream reader - and I’m doing this for me.” How often have you read a chick-lit novel and thought “I bet this lead character is just like the author in real life!” But - does this happen more often to female authors? Radhika Sanghani thinks so. Radhika joins Harriet on this episode of A Truth Universally Acknowledged. Radhika wrote her firs…
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Writing a Romp with Daisy Buchanan
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Sex scenes are omnipresent in chick-lit. If it hasn’t happened yet, it most probably will at some point - OR at least one character is thinking about it! So - how do you even begin to write one? Harriet’s first guest on A Truth Universally Acknowledged is Daisy Buchanan. Daisy has written several non-fiction books, but her most recent release “Insa…
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A Truth Universally Acknowledged - COMING SOON
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Author, Journalist and Broadcaster Harriet Minter is writing a book….. A chick-lit novel, (arguably) the best and most critiqued genre. First-time fiction writer Harriet will take you along for her writing journey. Every week you’ll hear from authors who have been there and done it, as they share their processes and tips with Harriet and help her w…
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Episode 1: The Fandom Menace
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Thanks for checking us out! In this episode we discuss our favorite costumes of our various fandoms.Oleh Universally Acknowledged
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