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Gather 'round, folks, for a tale spun from the very fabric of Christmas itself. "Talking A Christmas Story With The Cast" beckons you to the warmth of the old Parker home, where the cast, as narrators of yesteryear, unveil the magic behind the movie. From BB guns to leg lamps, their stories are our beacon back to a holiday aglow with wonder. Subscribe, and let each episode gift you the joy and laughter of a Christmas past, narrated with the warmth only Jean Shepherd's kin could muster.
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To be motivated and inspired is great, to motivate and inspire is spectacular! Each week join Shakira Moore, a story teller, as she shares anecdotes, poems and proverbs that will inform, inspire and encourage you to think differently and live boldly. If you want a mental and spiritual pick me upper, this is the podcast for you.
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"The Potterverse: A Harry Potter Podcast with Mary & Blake" is an engaging and immersive journey into the enchanting world of Harry Potter. As the executive producers of this original podcast series, Mary and Blake bring their deep love and commitment to preserving the magic of J.K. Rowling's iconic books to the forefront. This is a SPOILER PODCAST. If you are spoiler free, this podcast is not for you. This podcast series is a captivating journey that takes you deep into the mesmerizing wiza ...
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The Making of Grover Dill: The Real Reason He Exists | Ep 013
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In this conversation, your host, Yano Anaya, sits down with one of our most special guests to date for a heartwarming interview. This week, the guest is his mother, Caroline Anaya - the real reason Grover Dill exists as he does today. Yano and Caroline talk about the perseverance and dedication required to pursue a career in show business, as well …
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From Fan to Family: Unveiling Hidden Treasures of 'A Christmas Story' | Ep 012
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Joe Lavey, a dedicated fan of A Christmas Story, shares his journey from being a fan to becoming a member of the A Christmas Story family. He talks about his first experience watching the movie, his collection of memorabilia, and the events he has organized to celebrate the film. Joe emphasizes the impact the movie has had on his life and the impor…
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What This Fan Did Will Shock You: Big News for A Christmas Story Fans! | Ep011
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Summary The podcast episode features the host, Yano Anaya, sharing stories and insights about the movie 'A Christmas Story' with the audience. He discusses the impact of the movie on fans, the creation of family traditions, and the immersive experience of the movie's legacy. The episode emphasizes the importance of connecting with loved ones and cr…
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Behind the Laughter: Unwrapping the Male Elf's Secrets | Ep010
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Summary Drew Hocevar, who played the mischievous male elf in A Christmas Story, shares behind-the-scenes stories and reflects on the film's enduring charm. He talks about how he ended up in the elf suit and his first impression of the role. Drew recalls memorable moments from filming the iconic Santa scenes and the grueling six days of shooting. He…
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Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU have wanted to say to us, and answer all your questions in this listener feedback episode. In this episode, we discuss if Draco has been brave, or just fearful, our favorite books/chapters from Harry Potter, and if a dragon could actually eat a dementor! Plus much more. SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTIFICATION WHEN NEW EP…
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Illuminating Origins: Reuben Freed's Legacy and the True Leg Lamp | Ep009
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Summary This episode of Talking a Christmas Story with the cast delves into the creation of the iconic leg lamp, told by the original creator, Reuben Freed. Freed is an influential, visionary art director in the film industry. While his artistry has graced many notable films (imdb.com), the leg lamp is perhaps the creation he is best known for. Thi…
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The Hero Without A Cape: How The A Christmas Story Tradition Began | Ep008
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Summary Erwin Zwilling, the original custodian of Gene Shepard's legacy and producer of A Christmas Story, discusses his journey with the film and the importance of preserving and amplifying its joy. He shares how he worked to generate interest in the missing generations and bring awareness to Gene Shepard's brilliance. The conversation also touche…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 26 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Seen And Unforseen. In this episode, we discuss one of Blake’s favorite scene transitions in this entire book, the nature of rebellion and how hit it can manifest in many different forms, and why Mary has a Chernobyl sized take about a certain baby… SU…
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Cherished Memories Unlit: Osborne’s Quest for the True Story of the Leg Lamp | Ep007
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Summary: Join Holly Osborne, a profound super fan of "A Christmas Story," as she shares her journey with this beloved holiday classic. From her first laugh-filled viewing to building a unique collection of memorabilia, Holly's story exemplifies the deep impact the film can have on its fans. This episode delves into Holly's experiences, from visitin…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 25 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Beetle At Bay. In this episode, we discuss why Cho and Harry should have never been together, why you need characters like Pansy Parkinson to push Harry, and why Bluey is way funnier than Blake expected… SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTIFICATION WHEN NEW EPI…
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Unseen Moments: The Girl From The Flag Pole Scene | Ep006
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Summary Monica Harvey, a member of the A Christmas Story family, shares her memories and experiences from the making of the film. She discusses the impact of being part of the A Christmas Story family and the sense of community it has provided. Monica also talks about filming in Canada and the iconic scenes that were captured there. She reflects on…
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Shadows & Silhouettes: Unmasking the Mysterious Guardian - Ralphie's What? | Ep005
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Summary Join us for an unforgettable episode of 'Talking A Christmas Story With The Cast' as we sit down with Scott Minniger, Peter Billingsley's security and personal assistant. Dive into Scott's riveting journey from military and security expert to an integral member of the A Christmas Story family. Discover how his expertise ensures the safety o…
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Flick's Echoes & Revelations: Behind the Scenes with Scott Schwartz | Ep004
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Summary The conversation with Scott Schwartz, who played Flick in A Christmas Story, covers various topics such as the impact of the film on his life, the experiences and lessons he learned from working with Richard Pryor, and the enduring popularity of the movie. Schwartz discusses how being part of an iconic film like A Christmas Story has shaped…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 24 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Occlumency. In this special episode, we’re in the car on the way home from watching the total eclipse that just happened! We discuss whether or not Dumbledore and Snape have Harry’s best interests at heart, if Sirius was doing the right thing as a guar…
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Heartstrings & Holiday Magic: The Legacy of Love | Ep003
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Dive deep into the heart of the holiday season with Episode 3 of "Talking A Christmas Story," titled "Heartstrings & Holiday Magic: The Legacy of Love." Prepare to be taken on an enchanting journey that promises to shed new light on the cherished classic, revealing dimensions that will captivate and intrigue. What if there was more to "A Christmas …
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 23 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Christmas At The Closed Ward. We chat the nature of friendship and the roles the trio share with each other, how much Alice is truly aware of Neville, and why Blake breaks because of one VERY special character… SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTIFICATION WHEN NEW …
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Farkus Unleashed: A Bully’s Tale & The Fervor of 'ACS' | Ep002
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Summary The podcast episode features Zach Ward, who played Scut Farkus in A Christmas Story. The conversation covers various topics, including the impact of the movie on fans' lives, personal updates and reflections, dealing with loss, upcoming projects, and the legacy of Scut Farkus. Zach shares advice to his younger self and discusses his career …
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Randy's Zeppelin: A Flight Through Memories | Ep001
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In this episode of Talking A Christmas Story, Yano Anaya dives deep into the heart of what makes A Christmas Story a timeless classic. He shares unforgettable moments from the 40th anniversary event and connects with fans. One of the most beautiful aspects of the film is its ability to touch hearts in unexpected ways, as seen through the story of a…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 22 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – St. Mungo’s Hospital For Magical Maladies And Injuries. We chat the natural push and pull of character arcs for both Sirius and Harry, the real difference between foreshadowing and teasing, and why Harry’s ahd absolutely ENOUGH… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, …
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 21 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – They Eye Of The Snake. We chat what separates the “Oneness” of Harry from Neville, the author setting up. major 3 beats to help amplify the remainder of the story, and why Blake is TOTALLY Pansy Parkinson… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 20 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Hagrid’s Tale. We chat the nature of storytelling within a story, how and why the death eaters are capable of making a more compelling case to the giants, and why Fang is feeling a little like Kevin McCallister right now… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to chapter 19 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Lion And The Serpent. We chat why Dumbledore and Umbridge cannot exist in the same narrative, why the Slytherins are both good AND bad in this chapter, and Blake does his first different perspective in a LONG time…. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM P…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 18 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Dumbledore’s Army. We chat why Hermione’s judgement might not be the best in this chapter, Harry and Voldemort’s connection feeling like Rey and Kylo Ren, and why Dobby suffers from poor circulation. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSC…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 17 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four. We chat if Umbridge is actually correct in enforcing the decree, why characterization needs to include traits ONLY that character should have, and why Justin Finch Fletchley continues to be the worst character in all of Potter… UNLO…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 16 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – In The Hog’s Head. We chat why this chapter is more focused on the outside world looking in on Harry as opposed the other way around, Harry starting to experience his “Luke Skywalker Moment”, and why Blake’s school wouldn’t allow the “poors” like Mary in it’s pub on camp…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 15 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Hogwarts High Inquisitor. We chat the dangers of state run media, examples of good character dialogue vs. bad character dialogue, and why Mary had a giant Harp in her college dorm room…. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO G…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 14 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Percy And Padfoot. We chat the magic of dialogue placement and pacing, why the movie forgot to give Cho a character, and why Hermione is kinda living the life of that show “The Summer I Turned Pretty”. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUB…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 13 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Detention With Dolores. We chat why the scary is the subtlety, why this isn’t the best chapter for Hermione fans, and Blake gives a truly AWFUL impersonation of Bane from The Dark Knight Rises…. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE …
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 12 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Professor Umbridge. We chat if we think Umbridge is actually wrong with her assessment of Hogwarts, why McGonagall is sneaky great, and the unfortunate rise of “Pinkhats” in sports… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTI…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 11 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Sorting Hat’s New Song. We chat the authors setting up Harry’s isolation and changing the fabric of the one place place in which he finds solace, why Umbridge should have been setting of MAJOR red flags from the jump, and why if you’re going to have friends, then you…
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Mary & Blake discuss chapter 10 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Luna Lovegood. We discuss why setting up Draco as a prefect is a stellar writing device on multiple levels, why the movie gets so much right from this scene but mistakenly leaves out a much needed form of levity, and why we desperately need a Ravenclaw to tell us what th…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 9 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Woes Of Mrs. Weasley. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss how the author sets up a mental map of the Ministry for later in the book, why we should be way more terrified of Lucius Malfoy, and why Remus peaked in high school… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODE…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 8 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Hearing. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the motivations behind Fudge’s actions, why this might be the scariest chapter in all of Harry Potter, and we have a VERY special guest… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdC…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 7 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Ministry Of Magic. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the difficulty of writing this kind of chapter due to plot, theme, and world-building, why it’s important to see the Ministry through Harry’s eyes, and why Blake is horrified at the notion …
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 6 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Noble And Most Ancient House Of Black. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss why the struggle and motivation revealed in this chapter make Sirius a great character, the plot being very simple for a reason, and why Mary couldn’t help but do the Di…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 5 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Order Of The Phoenix. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the need for tonal balance and characters like Tonks, the implications behind the decisions made for Harry by his Godfather and his adoptive mother, and why Blake LOVES the idea of a bow…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 4 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Number Twelve Grimmauld Place. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss if Harry is justified in his anger, the emotional complexity of Percy’s choices, and why Blake totally threw Mary off her “different perspective” game! UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIU…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 3 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – The Advance Guard. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am nature of the chapter, why Tonks is perfectly characterized within the first few lines of meeting her, and why Vernon Dursley LOVES to rat on his neighbors. UNLOCK …
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 2 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – A Peck Of Owls. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the split morality of Vernon and Petunia, why Sirius may have let Harry down, and why Blake doesn’t understand the conversion rate of Celsius to Fahrenheit… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake gather an emergency podcast about HBO reportedly nearing a deal to reboot Harry Potter as a television series. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the business behind why HBO is rebooting reportedly rebooting Harry Potter as a television series, the thirst (or lack thereof) for more Harry Potter, who we would li…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 1 of Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix – Dudley Demented. In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss the cultural zeitgeist of Harry Potter when this book was released, why the dementors are interesting but its the opening paragraph that really counts here, and why Mrs. Fig wants Harry to just h…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss and review the 2005 film adaptation of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire In this episode, Mary & Blake discuss how one simple line in the movie is the perfect bridge between films 1-3 and films 5-8, why there is a cognitive dissonance between the foundation of the book, and the structure of the film, and…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 37 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – A Beginning. In this episode, Mary & Blake share a special new spin on the final chapter — Blake reads the whole chapter to you! At the same time we provide commentary on how this sets up the rest of the narrative, why this book feels very much like Ant-M…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 36 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Parting Of The Ways. We chat about about Fudge’s true intentions for going to the hospital wing, why Dumbledore may have chosen to NOT take Harry’s memory and put in the in the Pensieve, and why Snape’s in line to have a really awkward conversation wi…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 35 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Veritaserum. We chat about the mechanics of a returning portkey, the mystery of who cast the Stupefy charm, and why Winky thought bad luck always came in threes. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET A NOTIFICA…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 34 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Priori Incantatem. We chat about the indirect connection of old magic, how macro vs. micro perspective can change the dynamic of a scene, and why Frank loves his Tuesday spirit meetings with Cedric… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The …
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 33 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Death Eaters. We chat a what Snape felt upon the reemergence of the Dark Mark, why this chapter contains some of Blake’s favorite prose from the author, and Mary nails yet ANOTHER different perspective. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE J…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 32 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – Flesh, Blood And Bone. We chat a wild fan theory about Bertha Jorkins, Harry’s first experience to the wide wizarding world being death, and why Mary has a Different Perspective for the ages! UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdCl…
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The Potterverse Hosts Mary & Blake discuss chapter 31 of Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire – The Third Task. We chat why this chapter is a perfect pay off moment for all of the past experiences Harry has in previous years, why the the subversion of structure is a gold mine of opportunity, and why Bill is essentially Bender from The Breakfast Club…
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Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat the season 5 premiere of The Crown – episode 5.01, “Queen Victoria Syndrome”. We discuss the dramatic irony of watching these events with Prince Charles against reality of King Charles, why the casting is perfect, and why Tom Hanks is the closest thing to an American version of the Queen… Normally this…
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