Crown Jewels

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Archetypes Got The Royal Treatment Jun 22, 2023

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There’s much to discuss this week, so Samantha and Lex jump right into this week’s Tea and Crumpets about the new “slimmed down” monarchy and Prince William breaking his silence on his brother. Then, they make it reign on the news that Archewell Audio and Spotify have mutually agreed to part ways. Was Bill Simmons correct when he called them “grifters”. To close, they guess the Bethenny Frankel comparison in a game of Mail or Fail and name this week’s Spotted Dick.

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The Battle Of Royal Lodge Jun 15, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Sam and Lex dive into the scandalous love triangle surrounding the 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park. With William now in the picture, things are heating up. King Charles is making headlines by deciding to ride on horseback for Trooping the Colours, and they can’t help but be obsessed with the sheer ridiculousness of it all. They Make It Reign on Andrew and Fergie, who are accused of squandering Eugenie and Beatrice’s chances at a larger royal role. To close, they end on a round of Mail or Fail and dub the Spotted Dick of the week.

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Prince Harry Takes The Stand Jun 08, 2023

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Samantha and Lex start off this episode with a big “Congratulations” to Princess Eugenie and her new baby boy, as-well-as to Crown Prince Hussein’s happy marriage. Then, they Make It Reign on Harry’s return to court, recapping the 5 hours he spent on the witness stand. With the cross examination still to go, they guess what questions will come out. They end the episode by naming the Spotted Dick of the week.

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Is The Daily Mail Kate’s Biggest Stan? Jun 01, 2023

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To start off this episode, Samantha and Lex notice that the front page of the Daily Mail is quite pro Kate Middleton, has the Princess of Wales won them over? Then they serve us this week’s Tea & Crumpets about Buckingham rejecting the request to return Prince Alemayehu’s body to Ethiopia, and address the rumor that Harry and Meghan might be returning to the UK. They Make It Reign (literal tears) recapping the Queen Charlotte series and close with a game of Mail or Fail and Spotted Dick.

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King Charles’ Self-Care Routine May 25, 2023

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We’re looking at you today, Harry! In this episode, Lex and Samantha are taking a closer look at some of Harry’s recent actions, and debate if they are justifiable. But first, they look to Transylvania… why? King Charles has decided to take some RNR there after his very stressful coronation weekend. They turn back to Harry and Make It Reign on his recent “car chase”. Why would his team exaggerate this situation? To close out, they finish on a game of Mail or Fail and name the Spotted Dick of the week.

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The Coronation Report Ft. Elizabeth Holmes May 18, 2023

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In this episode, Samantha and Lex bring on NYTimes Best Selling author and royal style expert Elizabeth Holmes, fresh from her time at the Coronation. They delve into the nitty-gritty details about her firsthand Coronation experience, the mesmerizing procession line, and the drama that unfolded. Was Wills and Kate actually running late? What did the Aquazzura heels really mean? Listen to find out!

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EXTRA EXTRA Crossover: How Much Wealth Do The Windsors Have? May 12, 2023

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In this Extra Extra crossover episode, Sami Sage looks to the “scaled back” coronation of King Charles to unravel the broader financial web supporting the royal family. Which ancient arrangements and stolen assets keep the royal family’s checkbook balanced? How many billions is King Charles worth? We look for the source of the royal family’s wealth and the colonial origins of the “crown jewels.”

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The Coronation Weekend Recap May 11, 2023

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The wait is finally over! In this episode, Lex and Samantha are proud to announce the new King and Queen (yes, just Queen) of England. They will cover every controversy, rumor, meme, and mishap that took place over the long awaited weekend. Don’t worry, they couldn’t end without a round of Mail or Fail where they guess to see if anyone secretly attended the coronation ceremony.

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The New "Slimmed Down" Monarchy May 04, 2023

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This week, Buckingham palace goes into an emergency lockdown, Charles has started hiding his much-maligned fingers, and Thomas Markle is looking for attention wherever he can get it. Samantha and Lex serve up some Tea & Crumpets with Princess Anne’s comments on a “slimmed down” monarchy, the internet rumor about Prince William's alleged secret love child, and Harry flying solo to the coronation. Then, they Make It Reign on Meghan Markle, in honor of her recent signing with WME. And finally, a round of Mail Or Fail about coronation crowds, and the Spotted Dick of the week.

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Prince William's Secret Settlement, & Meghan Hits Back Apr 27, 2023

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On this episode, Samantha is joined by Betches own Dylan Hafer to share his thoughts on the recent Royal happenings. First up, they discuss Fergie’s defense of Prince Andrew and the public’s opinions on his royal status. Is Fergie making him look better or worse? They dive into the secret payment made to Prince William by Rupert Murdoch’s media company, and what this means for the royal family’s relationship with the media mogul. And of course, they couldn’t forget about the psychic goat named Billy who has made some interesting predictions about the future of Harry, Meghan, and William. Plus, they play everyone’s favorite game, Mail or Fail, and named the Spotted Dick of the week.

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