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49. Confident
It’s a high-stakes game of charades as Penelope Featherington’s double life teeters on the edge of disaster as her engagement to Colin clashes with her secret identity as Lady Whistledown. With Cressida standing in the wings, will Penelope choose safety at the expense of losing her legacy? It’s a scandal, but somehow Lady Whistledown doesn’t seem too eager to expose it… Don’t forget you can find us on facebook as @bridgertonpod and instagram as @wwddpod and we’d love for you to keep us in your online conversation using the hashtag WWDDpod. Featuring: - What’s in a title? - Coping mechanisms - Mean girls - Unaddressed emails - Gaslighting - Charisma - A GF guy - Power dynamics - A+ gaydar Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton, Season Two - The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, a novel by Julia Quinn - Lord of the Rings, a trilogy of films by Peter Jackson - Star Wars: the sequel trilogy, a trilogy of films by JJ Abrams and Rian Johnson - ‘Thunder’, a song by Imagine Dragon - Dangerous Liaisons, a film by Stephen Frears - Pride and Prejudice, a novel by Jane Austen - Notting Hill, a film by Richard Curtis - Queen Charlotte, a Bridgerton spin-off - An Offer from a Gentleman, a novel by Julia Quinn - Glen Powell, an actor - Dr Who, a television series - Gone with the Wind, a film by Victor Fleming - Confident, a song by Demi Lovato - Frankenstein, a novel by Mary Shelley We were joined for this episode by the wonderful Cressida-stan CS Pacat. You can hear more from Cat by finding her on instagram, visiting her website and reading her books. CS Pacat recommends you read Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan (Kate seconds this rec – she loved it too). Buy a copy from your favourite independent bookstore. Don’t forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review ups your chance of a dinner invite from Tilly and Paul. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com
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48. Tick Tock
It’s the day after the night before where Colin Bridgerton unexpectedly gave Penelope Featherington everything (tonight) and now they’re engaged. But this is no simple slide into bliss: secrets still stand between them. Speaking of secrets, Eloise knows too many and Cressida is keeping a few herself. There’s nothing like romance and intrigue, and this episode is brimming with both! Also, Kate and Adele squabble. A lot. Don’t forget you can find us on facebook as @bridgertonpod and instagram as @wwddpod and we’d love for you to keep us in your online conversation using the hashtag WWDDpod. Featuring: - A Bridgerton inquisition - The Penelope/Lady Whistledown dichotomy - Mirrors/Clocks - In-depth chest analysis - Main character energy - Oppressive interior decorating - A midnight deadline - A surprising amount of mud - One big pronouncement Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton, Season Two - The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, a novel by Julia Quinn ‘- POV’, a song by Ariana Grande - Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women, a book edited by Jayne Ann Krentz and Linda Barlow - ‘Give Me Everything’, a song by Pitbull - Don Quixote, a novel by Miguel de Cervantes - The Bible, a religious text - An Offer from a Gentlemen, a novel by Julia Quinn - It’s in His Kiss, a novel by Julia Quinn - Anne of Green Gables, a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery - Cinderella, a fairy tale We were joined for this episode by the wonderful, wry Kylie Scott. You can hear more from Kylie by visiting her website and reading her books, including her new one Text Appeal. Kylie brought along Beauty by Robin McKinley as her recommendation, which kicked off a comfort read discussion. Kate likes Red, White and Royal Blue, What Happens in London, and Slave to Sensation. Adele likes The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, Elle Kennedy’s hockey romances, and Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis. We all recommend Mimi Grace. Kylie also liked Stacey Reid’s The Wolf and the Wallflower. Buy copies from your favourite independent bookstore. Don’t forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review ups your chance of a memorable carriage ride. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Jagera, Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com
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47. Ride Wit Me
In this episode, the last in Part One of Season 3, we spend some time with the men: Debling, John, and Will. Cressida and Danbury model some good friendship behaviours and… Oh who are we kidding. The only thing anyone takes away from this episode is: if the carriage is a-rocking, don’t come a-knocking! Don’t forget you can find us on facebook as @bridgertonpod and instagram as @wwddpod and we’d love for you to keep us in your online conversation using the hashtag WWDDpod. Featuring: - Patrick’s fashion - Blondes don’t have more fun - Disparate courting strategies - Men, explaining the world - Fan theories - Cressida’s cage - Lady Featherington’s armour - Manic regency pixie girl - Undrunk lemonade - Sad boy torpedo - Earnestness - Colin, consent, and conscientious finger choices Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton in Bowral - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton, Season Two - The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, Bridgerton series 4, by Julia Quinn - Ocean’s Eleven, a 2001 film ‘- But Daddy I love him’, a song by Taylor Swift - The Northwest Passage, a bad idea - Little Women, a book by Louisa May Alcott - Gilmore Girls, a television show - Charlotte Tilbury, a makeup company - Swan Lake, a ballet - Star Wars: A Force Awakens, a 2015 film - ‘Snow on the Beach’, a song by Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey - Game of Thrones, a television show - ‘Race for your Love’, a trope - ‘Give Me Everything’, a song by Pitbull - Pitch Perfect, a 2012 film We were joined for this episode by our first official friend of the show, Patrick Lenton. You can hear more from Patrick by following him on his socials and by reading his newsletter Nonsense. For your TBR, Patrick recommends Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. Get it from your favourite independent bookstore or your local library. Don’t forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review ups your chance of a memorable carriage ride. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com
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46. The Air That I Breathe
Does Colin like Penelope?? He doesn’t know, but before he can find out, he finds himself unexpectedly competing for her attention. With the ton caught up in the excitement of new inventions, Penelope finds herself the recipient of a dashing rescue. With some much-needed character development for Cressida, and you've got an episode bursting with new faces, fresh revelations, and budding romances. This episode, aptly titled "Forces of Nature," so sit back and join us as we dive into the whirlwind of emotions and events that make this episode unforgettable! Don’t forget you can find us on facebook as @bridgertonpod and instagram as @wwddpod and we’d love for you to keep us in your online conversation using the hashtag WWDDpod. Featuring: - Chemistry, a breakdown - Chess, real and metaphoric - A vegan hottie/botany bro - Predator and prey behaviour - Solidarity with the freezers - Fantasy and reality - Quiet and loud - Confidence and insecurity - A dance Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Pride and Prejudice, a 2005 film - Boyfriend protects girlfriend from table, an example - The OC, a television show - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton, Season Two - She’s All That, a 1999 film - Hot Air Balloon scene memes, one of our favourites - The Duggar family, a reality tv show - The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, Bridgerton series 4, by Julia Quinn ‘- Happier than Ever’, a song by Billie Eilish We were joined for this episode by the thoughtful and wonderful Athena Bellas. You can hear more from Athena on her letterboxd and by reading her book. Athena recommends The Modern by Anna Kate Blair. Get it from your favourite independent bookstore or your local library. Don’t forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review helps you avoid rogue hot air balloons. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com
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45. Hungry Eyes
Penelope [f19] has undergone a glow-up, but the results haven’t been as successful as she hoped. Turns out talking to people isn’t as easy as writing about them. Enter Colin [m24] who, as an aspiring travel erotica writer, knows about flirtation – and he’s happy to provide some lessons. Meanwhile Fran tries to find a man, Philippa and Prudence learn about the birds and the bees, and Queen Charlotte is searching for a sparkler. It’s episode two and it ends with a kiss… Featuring: - Mirrors (literal and metaphoric) - Lies - A man’s boob-count - Icks (there are a few) - Freedom(?) of marriage - Personal growth - Highlighter and hyperventilation Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Queen Charlotte, a tv series - The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, Bridgerton series 4, by Julia Quinn - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton, Season Two - What Would Danbury Do, Season One, a podcast - Pride and Prejudice, a novel by Jane Austen - Jealous, a song by Nick Jonas - While You Were Sleeping, a 1995 film - JJ Abrams, a film director Our guest host this episode is the wonderfully intelligent and very funny Melanie Saward. You can hear more from Melanie by following her on instagram and tiktok. For your TBR, Mel brought two romantic comedies. She recommends The Prospects by KT Hoffman and Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young. Melanie’s first rom-com, Love, Unleashed, is also available (and a delight!) Don’t forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review makes your eyes shine brighter. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Jagara, Yuggera, Ugarapul, Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com
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