Off With Their Headlines

In this episode…dive into how the royals are marking Commonwealth Day 2025—including a playlist from King Charles to spark joy (we have thoughts). Then, the reactions to ‘With Love, Meghan.’ Who’s praising it, who’s panning it, and what does it mean for Meghan’s evolving public image?And we know you were wondering…who are the current front runners to be the next pope? Amanda unpacks the growing buzz around a potential papal conclave this year. Want more? On Patreon, we go deeper into Meghan’s Netflix series—critiquing the critics and discussing her headline-making name change. Join us over there for all the tea._________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast

This week, Amanda and Meredith are serving up a chatty episode covering all the latest headlines. First, Meghan Markle’s PEOPLE interview and the pre-launch buzz around her new Netflix show—what’s being said, and what’s being left unsaid? Then, the political theater unfolding between the UK and the US—from whispers of a second Trump state visit to the royal embrace of President Zelenskyy after that disastrous Oval Office meeting.And finally, a little fashion tea: Oscars 2025 style moments! The hits, the misses, and the red carpet politics of it all.New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast

This week, Amanda and Meredith are joined by attorney and internet sensation Reb Masel to break down the latest in both royal and legal absurdity. First up: the wild (and wildly untrue) stories about Prince Harry’s "deportation." Then, the overblown discourse around Meghan Markle’s trademarks for ARO and As Ever—because somehow, filing paperwork is now a scandal?Finally, we shift gears to the legal fights that actually matter—and let Reb break down Trump’s executive orders, as well as the (real) legal experts working to stop them.Find Reb Masel on the Rebuttal Podcast and socials: TikTok | Instagram Connect with the Acacia Center for Justice: https://acaciajustice.org/  | Instagram  _________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast

This week, we’re diving deep into the intersection of race and the monarchy with author Sarah Raughley, whose new book The Queen’s Spade explores the life of Queen Victoria’s African goddaughter, Sarah Forbes Bonetta. We discuss the historical realities of race, colonialism, and power—and how they still echo in royal narratives today.Plus, we break down Meghan Markle’s rebrand to “As Ever.” What’s the strategy, and what does it signal for her next chapter? And why does it feel like there’s no room for critical discussion of Meghan without turning to extremes?Get The Queen’s Spade wherever books are sold.Event: Afternoon Tea with Amanda! (April 5, 2025)_________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast

Royal love stories are the stuff of fairy tales…or are they? This Valentine’s Day, Amanda and Meredith pull back the curtain on royal romances that weren’t as they seemed—from the infamous Wallis Simpson & Edward VIII to Charles & Camilla. Plus, what IS the reason British Princes have such a history of cheating?Whether you're a romantic or a skeptic, this one has it all: scandal, devotion, and most importantly, the truth behind the palace-approved narrative._________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast

The Royals know that every move—whether it’s a birth announcement, a wardrobe choice, or a media strategy—tells a story. But who’s really in control of the narrative?This week, Meredith and Amanda discuss the birth of (and reaction to…) the new baby who is 11th in line to the British throne, tease you with some thoughts on Prince William’s war on “new media,” and break down the Palace’s new approach to the Princess of Wales’ fashion.Plus, how do the 2025 Grammys play into all of this? Let’s just say, whether in Buckingham Palace or Hollywood, image is everything. 🎭✨_________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast