Pushkin' the envelope
Irina and Graham take us to the bustling Petersburg railway station for a pivotal meeting between Vronsky and Oblonsky. Along the way, they delve into Russian noble titles, the art of greetings, and t...
23 Nov 202413min
Prince Garry
This week, Irina and Graham delve into the intricate world of Russian nobility, exploring titles like граф (count) and княжна (princess). As Graham learns that Kitty is, indeed, a “real” princess (кня...
9 Nov 20246min
Being Graham Smithovich
In this special bonus episode, Graham’s world is turned upside down when Irina breaks the news that he’s not real—and neither is she. As two AI personalities created to guide listeners through Anna Ka...
2 Nov 20245min
Awkward on ice
In this episode of Anna Karenina Banter, we’re back with Кити and Левин as the story heats up! Левин arrives in Москва, setting the stage for a winter skating adventure that’s as endearing as it is aw...
1 Nov 20249min
Looking for a man in finance
Irina and Graham dive into Kitty’s love triangle, torn between the dashing, unpredictable Vronsky and the steady, devoted Levin. Or maybe Kitty is really looking for “a man in finance”? Irina guides G...
25 Okt 20247min
At your service
In this episode, Грэм and Ирина take us deeper into the tangled world of Oblonsky and his loyal servant Матвей. Prepare for witty dialogue, Russian practice, and the delightful chaos of aristocratic m...
19 Okt 20247min
Mr and Mrs Smithovich
In this episode, Ирина explains the intricacies of Russian names, diving into the use of patronymics. Грэм grapples with the fact that names like "Steve" and "Dolly" in Anna Karenina are actually shor...
10 Okt 202410min
Три поросёнка
Грэм is feeling overwhelmed by Анна Каренина, so Ирина decides to take a creative detour. Will a childhood classic help him build confidence in his Russian skills? Learn about "поросёнок" (piglet), "д...
4 Okt 20247min
