TW: References to child p*rnography and toxic parental dynamics Anton and Margaret analyze the symbolism of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While returning to standards of the episode type, Anton ventures a case for "anti-purple," and Margaret deeply considers the composition of the video for the first time. Check out our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

TW: References to classism, misogyny, child p*rnography, and toxic parental dynamics Margaret and Anton cover the class dimensions of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While parsing through the emotional mess of the episode, Margaret celebrates Felice's self-actualization from her mother, and Anton follows August's descent into turning on Wilhelm. …

TW: References toxic parental dynamics Anton and Margaret round out their character episodes by discussing Sara in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While recognizing the stability of her character, Anton considers yet another looming test, and Margaret appreciates having a predictable character to hold onto. Check out our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

TW: References to toxic relationship dynamics (parental and romantic) Margaret and Anton explore Felice in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While enjoying the first time ever getting to stan Felice on the pod, Margaret frames giving up Lucia as a demonstration of self-worth, and Anton reflects on the rate at which Felice internalizes her lessons. …

TW: References to s*xual assault, toxic relationship dynamics, classism, and child p*rnography Anton and Margaret perform the inevitable takedown of August in Season 1, Episode 5. While picking apart the character's psychology as much as they feel able to, Anton articulates that August cannot see himself as the villain, and Margaret pokes as the da…

TW: References to casual drug and alcohol use and toxic family dynamics Margaret and Anton continue their character episodes by discussing Simon in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While reckoning with teenage shortsightedness, Margaret delves into their complex feelings around Simon's moral convictions, and Anton reflects on the importance of the…

TW: References to severe anxiety, family expectations, revenge p*rn, and child p*rnography Anton and Margaret begin the cycle's character episodes where they always do, with Wilhelm of Sweden, assessing his actions in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While finding notably fewer points to need to defend him on, Anton has a realization on mic of a p…

TW: References to child p*rnography, kidnapping, s*xual assault, toxic relationships, and revenge p*rn Margaret and Anton cover the non-Wilmon relationship dynamics of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While miraculously managing to keep the episode one part, Margaret relates the Society to a multi-level marketing scheme, and Anton delves in how Sa…

TW: References to toxic relationship dynamics and child p*rnography Anton and Margaret complete the second half of their detail episodes by covering the acting of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While finding a richer appreciation for every actor, Anton tangents about age-appropriate actors, and Margaret describes the subtle suspense of Malte's a…

TW: References to toxic relationship dynamics and child p*rnography Margaret and Anton transition to the first of their detail-oriented episodes, covering the cinematography of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While agreeing that no one is doing it like Wilmon, Margaret declares that nothing else in the ep really compares to the lake scene, and An…

TW: References to casual drug use, overdosing, child p*rnography, and panic attacks Anton and Margaret start discussing Young Royal Season 1, Episode 5 in earnest by focusing on the development of the relationship between Wilhelm and Simon. While they both appreciate the dramatic flips in tone of the episode, Anton highlights the first time Wilmon …

TW: References to sudden loss, su*cide, su*cidal ideation, grief, parental neglect, alcoholism, and mania Margaret and Anton briefly deviate from the world of Young Royals to stay in touch with the cast and crew that made the show possible, starting with A Part of You, a 2024 Netflix original film starring Felicia Maxime (Stella) and Edvin Ryding (…

TW: References to casual drug use, alcoholism, generalized anxiety, unsafe environments for minors, emotional manipulation, complex family dynamics, and child p*rnography Margaret and Anton begin a new cycle with a summary of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 5. While taking a few deep breaths, Anton notes one of the most darkly funny series of lines …

TW: References to political violence, grief, sudden loss, m*strubation, and child p*rnography Time to close our this cycle as Anton and Margaret always do, by reading through DMs from you, our listeners!! While enjoying this Swedish culture edition, Anton makes a little time for a British history tangent about the English Civil War, and Margaret an…

TW: sudden loss, grief, self-harm, casual drug and alcohol use, classism, child p*rnography Anton and Margaret conclude this cycle with an symbolic assessment of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While realizing quite how literal this episode often is, Anton reflects briefly on the potential significance of Wilhelm's phone, and Margaret appreciates…

TW: References to classism, child p*rnogrpahy, casual drug and alcohol use, sudden loss, grief, homophobia, body dysmorphia, su*cide, and sexual assault Margaret and Anton have reached the penultimate episode of this cycle, their class analysis of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While finding familiar points to emphasize going forward in the seri…

TW: References to s*xual assault Anton and Margaret conclude the character episodes for this cycle by discussing Sara in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While contemplating their continued general apathy around the character, Anton delves into the difficulties of writing conflict-avoidant characters, and Margaret asserts why they are still stanni…

TW: References to sudden loss, grief, su*cidal ideation, sexual assault, child p*rnography, and possessive significant others Margaret and Anton get into the weeds as they assess Felice in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While grapping with precisely how complicated it is to judge Felice in this episode, Margaret asserts an interpretation of Feli…

TW: References to sexual assault child p*rnography, sexual harassment, misogyny, homophobia, grief, and body dysmorphia Anton and Margaret take a turn as they tackle their only assassination for this cycle, assessing August in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While trying to find more eloquent ways of expressing their hatred for the character othe…

TW: References to homophobia, classism, sudden loss, and grief Anton and Margaret embark on a new episode type, reviewing and analyzing the music of Omar Rudberg, the actor for Simon on Young Royals. They begin with their mutual introduction to Omar as a musician, his three-song single, Omar Covers. While wrestling between the show and cover versio…

TW: References to casual drug and alcohol use, addiction, parental neglect, familial conflict, financial insecurity, sudden loss, and grief Margaret and Anton continue this cycle's character episodes, in keeping with tradition, by discussing Simon in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While acknowledging the survival mindset Simon has entered into t…

(SPOILER WARNING: This bonus episode contains explicit and implicit spoilers for all three seasons of Young Royals.) TW: References to child p*rnography, homophobia, transphobia, general queerphobia, misogyny, political violence, insurrection, hate crimes, and heteronormativity The pod is getting a bit ~experimental~ as your hosts are joined by (sh…

TW: References to sudden loss, grief, internalized homophobia, and self-harm Anton and Margaret start off the cycle's characters episodes, as they always do, with Wilhelm, assessing the version of him we meet in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While extending Wille and his actions the grace they deserve, Anton issues a counter-defense against a c…

TW: References to possessive significant others, alcoholism, casual drug use, unhealthy or abusive family dynamics, homophobia, food insecurity, body dysmorphia, classism, racism, and sexual assault Margaret and Anton continue their discussion of the non-Wilmon relationship dynamics in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While tackling everybody else…

TW: References to sudden loss grief, parental neglect, drug overdose, gun violence, casual drug and alcohol use, and child p*rnography Margaret and Anton broaden their plot discussion and tackle every non-Wilmon relationship dynamic inYoung Royals Season 1, Episode 4, in this first part of their usual two-parter. While keeping this half contained s…

TW: References to alcoholism, gaslighting, possessive significant others, non-consensual kissing, strained parent-child dynamics, sudden loss, grief, casual drug and alcohol use, urination, and child p*rnography Join Anton and Margaret as they conclude their discussion of the acting in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 4. While working under a bit of …

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY hypeeeeee!!! Join Anton and Margaret as they share a snapshots of their analytics one year into this podcast, and thank you all for listening!! <3 <3 <3 Check out our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peopledonttalkabout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all pod-related announcements and updates! Also, we have a Threads at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠same handle…

TW: References to sudden loss, grief, parental neglect, classism, body dysmorphia, loss of a loved one to suicide, depression, disassociation, possessive significant others, internalized homophobia, and panic attacks Hello again, everybody! Anton and Margaret return from their impromptu hiatus with the other half of the detail-oriented episodes for…

TW: References to grief, body dysmorphia, internalized homophobia, the possible death of a parent, alcoholism, casual alcohol use, casual drug abuse, child p*rnography, and (unrelated to Young Royals) an aging and ailing pet Margaret and Anton continue on in their discussion of Season 1, Episode 4 of Young Royals by delving into the details of the …

TW: References to grief, internalized homophobia, panic attacks, addiction, casual drug and alcohol abuse, child p*rnography, and institutionalized homophobia Anton and Margaret are finally back discussing this amazing show, talking about Wilmon (Wilhelm x Simon) in Season 1, Episode 4 of Young Royals. While somehow managing to keep this episode a …

ALT TITLE: Hi From the Afterlife (SPOILER WARNING: This bonus episode contains explicit and implicit spoilers for all three seasons of Young Royals.) TW: References to vomit We're back, baby! Margaret and Anton sit behind their respective mics for the first time as people who have seen all of Young Royals and dish about the documentary that release…

TW: References to grief, panic attacks, alcoholism, graphic depictions of sex, vomit, child p*rnography, drug addiction, casual drinking, and casual drug use We're back, baby! Margaret and Anton make a glorious return to the podcast after their S3-watching hiatus by starting off a new cycle and summarizing Season 1, Episode 4 of Young Royals. While…

(TW: References to su*cidal ideation, su*cide, classism, and age gap relationships) Anton and Margaret are here to formally round out their 1x03 Cycle with an informal bonus ep reading out listener's DMs about stuff they think your hosts should know. While finding the experience more enjoyable than ever before, Anton makes every effort to summarize…

(TW: References to possible hate crimes, violence, and child p*rnography) Margaret and Anton end their COMING WHEN bonus series with a detailed rundown of the Official Trailer for Young Royals Season 3. While trying not to overthink or worry about any detail too much, Margaret rightly corrects Anton on the identity of character on the back of Ayub'…

(TW: References to implicit fatphobia, abusive family dynamics, classism, and violence) Anton and Margaret close out their discussion of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3 with their usual tackling of miscellaneous symbols and the themes that underlie them. While contemplating what these symbols mean for the characters' arcs as well as how other char…

(TW: References to classism, homophobia, and sudden loss) Margaret and Anton turn to the thematic once again with discussion of class and monarchy in Young Royals Season 1 Episode 3. While appreciating the depth this episode brings to the world, Margaret asserts it's not a reach to call August shallow, and Anton once again defends the episode's maj…

(TW: References to sudden loss) Anton and Margaret discuss Erik (for the final time...) in Season 1, Episode 3. While appreciating the narrative weight such a relatively small character can have, Anton once again complicates the fandom's image of Erik, and Margaret considers an odd wrinkle of Erik's approach to his brother. Check out our Instagram …

(SPOILER WARNING: This bonus episode contains explicit and implicit spoilers for the first two seasons of Young Royals.) So. This is awkward. Anton and Margaret recorded this episode about the new Official Clip, the Promo Photos, and the Season 3 release date announcement before the trailer for S3 came out. Please enjoy the delicious dramatic irony…

(TW: References to addiction) Margaret and Anton continue their character analyses with a discussion of Sara in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3. While finding Sara to mostly slip into the background this episode, Margaret critiques more elaborate courses of action to avoid the luncheon slip-up, and Anton reflects on the poetry of this utter disast…

(TW: References to abusive family dynamics and fatphobic language) Anton and Margaret turn to checking in with their feelings on Felice in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3. While just feeling really bad for her, Anton highlights her mom's unhinged facial expressions at the luncheon, and Margaret muses on Wilhelm's combined empathy and total of lack…

(TW: References to classism, suicide, and grief) Margaret and Anton tackle a discussion of August in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3. While finding the most understanding they've had yet for why August is the way he is, Margaret points us towards the unavoidable factor of his past trauma, and Anton imagines a younger August's reaction to the envir…

(TW: References to classism and violence) Anton and Margaret proceed onwards with the character episodes for Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3 by stanning Simon. While admitting that things have gotten quite a bit more complicated, Anton delves into the psyche of Simon between the piano and gym class scenes, and Margaret decisively places us in Simo…

(TW: References to internalized homophobia and sudden loss)Margaret and Anton venture into character analyses for Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3, as always starting with Wilhelm. While weighing his external pressure against the unintended fallout from his actions, Margaret connects with the wide emotional range of Wilhelm's episode arc, and Anton…

(TW: References to suicide, family trauma, and classism) In this second parter, Anton and Margaret continue discussing the non-Wilmon character dynamics of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3. While trying to articulate the more fraught dynamics of the episode, Anton offers understanding to an unlikely character, and Margaret admits to never consideri…

(TW: References to sudden loss, self-esteem issues, and abusive family dynamics) Anton and Margaret expand their plot discussion of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3 by moving on to all non-Wilmon relationships. While giggling their way through the awkward, Anton shares a tip from a listener that totally changes a certain video call, and Margaret co…

(TW: References to internalized homophobia and sudden loss) The second of their pair of detail-oriented episodes this cycle sees Margaret and Anton discussing the cinematography of Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3. While basking in the beauty of so many shots, Margaret encourages listeners to savor our moments of Happy WilhelmTM, and Anton breaks d…

(TW: References to abusive family dynamics, alcoholism, and sudden loss) Anton and Margaret get down to the details with a discussion of the acting in Young Royals Season 1, Episode 3. While trying to explain why they feel feelings, Anton brings up a subtle yet devastating Linda moment, and Margaret highlights a Wilhelm choice that really gets to t…

(TW: References to internalized homophobia and sudden loss) It's Wilmon time once again, as Margaret and Anton discuss the dynamics between Wilhelm and Simon in Season 1, Episode 3 of Young Royals. While yet again being at a loss for words at the emotional resonance of this story, Margaret relives her first time watching the end of this episode, an…

(SPOILER WARNING: This bonus episode contains explicit and implicit spoilers for the first two seasons of Young Royals.) (TW: References to suicidal ideation and abusive family dynamics) Welcome to the episode type where we're just ~vibing~ as Anton lists some of his favorite Young Royals reactors and Margaret lists some of their favorite YR fanfic…

(SPOILER WARNING: This bonus episode contains explicit and implicit spoilers for the first two seasons of Young Royals.) (TW: References to s*xual content) Margaret and Anton re-enter the spoiler zone by discussing the First Look video for Season 3 of Young Royals. While generally losing their minds over the tiniest details, Margaret gets distracte…