Latest Royalty Podcast Episodes
Princess Nest: The Welsh Helen of Troy
Queens Podcast - April 17, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsPrincess Nest aka Nest ferch Rhys came from a very long line of Welsh warriors and kings. However, in her lifetime things took a big shift. There is more that we DON'T know about her life, but what we know for certain is that she is one of the only women from medieval Wales to be more than a pass...
Kosem Sultan part 2
Queens Podcast - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWhen we last left Kosem Sultan, she was already super powerful, but with the death of her eldest son, Murad IV, she's now about to start a life of a new kind of power under her unwell son, Ibrahim. Ibrahim, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire has gone down in history as Ibrahim the Mad, soooo..... Kosem...
The News We Didn't Want
Royal Subjects - March 23, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutesAmid the Princess of Wales' cancer announcement, we try to break down the facts, perspectives, and how to not be a jerk about it all.
Kösem Sultan, part 1
Queens Podcast - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsExploring the Early Life of Kösem Sultan: The Rise of a Legendary Figure Kösem Sultan's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful and influential women in Ottoman history is truly remarkable. Born in humble surroundings, she navigated the complex world of the Ottoman cou...
American Riviera Orchard: She Sells Salt Cellars by the Seashore
Royal Subjects - March 18, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutesMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, unsurprisngly launches a luxury lifestyle brand, with all the neutral tones and aspirational wealth and that one comes to expect ....from Californian celebrity culture. Live from a mall parking lot, we felt it was urgent to chime in.
The Royal PR Spectacular (Untouched & Unfiltered)
Royal Subjects - March 14, 2024 19:00 - 1 hourWhen planned abdominal surgery morphs into an unforced error, and the public goes berserk. Sit back, chill out, and enjoy our unsolicited analysis.
Dagmar of Denmark, Maria Feodorovna Part 3
Queens Podcast - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsDagmar of Denmark: From Empress to Exile We are back for part 3 of the life of Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna, empress of Russia. Her son, Nicholas, is now tsar and it doesn't go great for anyone. In this episode we'll discuss the complicated tightrope Dagmar had to walk as both mother a...
Dagmar of Denmark, Maria Feodorovna Part 2
Queens Podcast - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWe are back for part 2 in our 3 part series on Dagmar of Denmark aka Alexandra Feodorovna, the second to last Tsarina of Russia. From train disasters, dramatic love affairs, royal weddings, to assassination attempts – this episode is filled to the brim. So, hold onto your seats y'all as we jump b...
Katy's Corner rerun: Alexander III of Russia
Queens Podcast - February 19, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsThis is a Patreon Katy's Corner episode from 2022! In which Katy discusses the complicated dude, Alexander III of Russia. This is meant to compliment our Dagmar of Denmark episode where we won't go into his politics too much. So, in case that's something you want to know more about, check it out ...
Galentines Day Special: Duchess of Devonshire Part 2
Queens Podcast - February 14, 2024 11:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsHappy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the complicated woman that is Georgiana. This...
Galentines Day Special: Duchess of Devonshire Part 1
Queens Podcast - February 13, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsHappy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the complicated woman that is Georgiana. We ...
Dagmar of Denmark (Maria Feodorovna) part 1
Queens Podcast - February 07, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsHey queens! This week we're heading to Denmark, where Katy and Nathan the second to last tsarina of Russia, Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna. Yes, we love those Romanov's but for most of this episode we'll be in Copenhagen. The episode delves into the Danish princess' remarkable early lif...
Maria Theresa part 2
Queens Podcast - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWe are back with part 2 in the story of Maria Theresa. When we last left the Austrian princess, she was just starting to come into her own after a brutal battle for power. Time stamps: 01:37 The Life of Maria Teresa: Early Years 06:17 Maria Teresa's Reforms: Education and Health 08:44 Maria Tere...
The Abdication that Wasn't and the Abdication that Was
Royal Subjects - January 16, 2024 18:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, we talk about the surprise abdication of Queen Margarethe of Denmark, a petty scandal involving COVID and Baroness-ial privilege, and the many fictional misses of season 6 of The Crown. Plus, don't miss the first Parure Watch of 2024!
Maria Theresa part 1
Queens Podcast - January 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWelcome to our first episode of 2024. Today we're talking the OG Girl Boss, Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress. In this episode we discuss the decline of the Habspurg dynasty and why Maria had a such a struggle to get on the throne (because uterus). We also get into her love life, the drama and Ma...
Bonus: My Worst Date talks Olga of Kyiv
Queens Podcast - January 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsHey, Queens! Today we are re-running a classic episode from our friends at My Worst Date podcast. In this episode, Keegan, Cassi and Christina talk about the holidays and play FMK with apple cider, eggnog and hot chocolate, rage about a date that forgot their wallet, laugh about a date with Star ...
Lilibet026: The Crown Series Wrap Up
The Crown: Podcast Lilibet - January 06, 2024 00:13 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThanks so much for sticking with us through the end of The Crown! Matt and Bubba are joined by Bill, as Matt discusses Harry (and really nothing else BUT Harry) as the three review the final 2 episodes of The Crown on Netflix. Also, we announce our contest winner, who gets a 100 dollar gift … Con...
Lilibet025: The Crown S6E07 and S6E08 Review
The Crown: Podcast Lilibet - December 29, 2023 15:45 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatt and Bubba discuss the idea of royals “just being people too”, as they cover S6E07 and S6E08 of The Crown on Netflix. We welcome YOUR thoughts on the episodes discussed, and ALL episodes of the Crown! Send feedback on those episodes to @Lilibetpod on X, or to @DoublePHQ across all social med...
Elizabeth Bathory Tarot Reading
Queens Podcast - December 27, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsAnd we are back with another historical tarot reading! We're so excited to be joined again by Tandy as we dive into the life of the infamous Elizabeth Bathory. Elizabeth Bathory has gone down in history as one of the most prolific serial killers of all time. With more money than God, she got awa...
Lilibet024: The Crown S6E05 and S6E06 Review
The Crown: Podcast Lilibet - December 16, 2023 18:28 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatt and Bubba go for a long-form podcast style (like they’ve ever been short), as they discuss The Crown S6E05 and S6E06. We welcome YOUR thoughts on the episodes discussed, and ALL episodes of the Crown! Send feedback on those episodes to @Lilibetpod on X, or to @DoublePHQ across all social me...
Dowager Empress Cixi part 2
Queens Podcast - December 13, 2023 10:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWe are back to finish up the life of Empress Cixi of China. When we last left Cixi, she and her best friend had staged a coup to take over as the effective leaders as regent for her 5 year-old son. Over the next 50 years, Cixi would rule China and attempt to bring them into the modern age. But ...
Birdy’s Christmas Puzzles
Bertie Stories - December 12, 2023 21:22 ★★★★★ - 147 ratingsJake is hoping to go to Lapland for Christmas to see Santa, but it all depends on some precarious family finances. The answer lies in a series of puzzles. Can Jake's best friend Birdy, a smart crow, help him and his family to go on this special treat?
Lilibet023: The Crown S6E04 Review
The Crown: Podcast Lilibet - December 05, 2023 07:37 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatt’s sense of humor continues to deteriorate and become less tasteful, and Bubba just tries to hang on for dear life as they break down S6E04 of the final season of The Crown on Netflix. We’ll be back to explore the rest of the Crown Season 6 soon!. Even though Matt’s humor is rarely welcome, …...
Endgame Review: Scobie again fails to 'hang the king' in stale rematch
Royal Subjects - December 03, 2023 21:00 - 1 hourWe weren't about to let Omid Scobie's newest book pass without comment.
Lilibet022: The Crown S6E02 and S6E03 Review
The Crown: Podcast Lilibet - December 01, 2023 20:44 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBubba and Matt break down S6E02 “Two Photographs” and S6E03 “Dis-Moi Oui” of the final season of The Crown on Netflix in, as Bubba tries unsuccessfully to temper Matt’s poor humor in the light of these episodes. We’ll be back to explore S6E04 of the Crown, and the rest of the final season soon!....
Dowager Empress Cixi part 1
Queens Podcast - November 29, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWelcome back, Beautiful Queens! Today's episode is all about the fascinating life of Empress Cixi of China. She was one of the most powerful women in Chinese history. Cixi was born in 1835 in a small village in China. She was intelligent and resourceful, and she quickly caught the attention of th...
Lilibet021: The Crown S6 Part 1 Music Analysis
The Crown: Podcast Lilibet - November 22, 2023 18:46 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatt goes through some of his favorite music moments from Part 1 of Season 6 of The Crown on Netflix, how those cues by Martin Phipps work, and what they mean! Send posts to @Lilibetpod or @DoublePHQ across all social media (including Facebook – https://facebook.com/DoublePHQ), or leave comments ...
Lilibet20: The Crown S6E01 Review
The Crown: Podcast Lilibet - November 17, 2023 21:18 ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatt is joined by Bubba to discuss everything in The Crown’s S1E06 “Persona Non Grata” from the chilling cold open, to Camilla’s 50th birthday, to Tony Blair’s designer jeans! Send posts to @Lilibetpod or @DoublePHQ across all social media (including Facebook – https://facebook.com/DoublePHQ), or...
Yolande of Aragon
Queens Podcast - November 15, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWho was Yolande of Aragon, you ask? Only one of the most fascinating women in history. She was the Duchess of Anjou, Countess of Maine, and Queen of Naples. But she was more than just a political figure. Yolande was known for her intelligence and strategic thinking, often advising her husband and...
Fall News, Movies, and Books
Royal Subjects - November 13, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutesJust a bit to tide you over... Harry and Meghan grapple with public-facing privacy, Spain's new princess hits the scene with a splash, and Johnny Depp fully blinged out as Louix XIV.