Podcasts
“Jane Austen in 89 Minutes @ Theatre 40 – Review”
In this world premiere comedy, a madcap cast of ladies and gents bring all six of Jane Austen’s beloved novels to comic life, including music and dancing and modern-day zingers about Austen’s fame, fandom, movies, and TV series. Austen fans will be delighted, though no knowledge of her work is necessary to enjoy the show. Come join the fun and be prepared to laugh your head off!
“Syrie James Shares Her Writing Secrets and Dishes about Jerry Maguire”
In this sparkling and fun interview on Restaurant Fiction, where writers, directors, and producers chat about their work and about restaurants featured in TV and film, Syrie delves into the inspiration behind her novels, sharing many secrets of how and why she writes, and the research involved–some of which is food-related! It all begins with a lively introduction by host Monis Rose, and an exploration of one of Syrie’s favorite restaurants, Paco’s Tacos in Culver City, featured in the film Jerry Maguire.
“It’s So Important to Get the Details Right”
In this conversation on REAL—podcasts about resilience, creativity, and transformation—Syrie James describes her creative process, which involves a deep immersion in the lives of the real women writers who are the heroines of some of her most successful novels.
The Diane Rehm Show on NPR
Readers’ Review: “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë
In conversation with public radio talk show host Diane Rehm, guests Syrie James, Maureen Dowd (New York Times columnist) and Dr. John Pfordrescher (Professor of English, Georgetown University) discuss Charlotte Brontë’s novel “Jane Eyre,” a heroine for the ages whose story, first published in 1847, still resonates with readers today.