Best Charles Ace Podcasts (2024)

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Royals on Holiday + We're Abdicating the Throne 36:45

19d ago36:45

36:45

This week, a major announcement about our royal reign of the pod. Also, Meghan is spotted out in Montecito, Prince George turns 11, the royals have some big summer vacation plans and Invictus Games is headed to the UK. There's also a new royal TV show in the works, Prince Philip's unfortunate FBI headlines, a major wedding anniversary flashback and…

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Kate Aces Wimbledon 34:55

26d ago34:55

34:55

On tap this week: The Princess of Wales makes a grand return to Wimbledon for the men's final with Princess Charlotte and Pippa Middleton. Plus, Meghan and Harry at the ESPY Awards, the State Opening of Parliament, two MAJOR royal birthdays, the Euro Cup finals, Princess Anne's return to work, a very jinxed Jersey visit, and so much more! Grab a St…

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Keir, the King & I (Sir Clive) 40:53

1M ago40:53

40:53

Happy Wimbledon, RoRos! We've got tennis and soccer championships on the brain, plus we're catching up on the historic election and the King's third Prime Minister, a cooking show for Meghan (& a documentary for William!), Harry's controversial award, Holyrood Week, e-scooters, Rose Hanbury, the royals' upcoming summer schedule and so much more! We…

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On Second Thought says goodbye to Kirk Bohls 34:16

1M ago34:16

34:16

Former Statesman columnist Kirk Bohls and longtime colleague Cedric Golden appear on their last On Second Thought podcast together after 340 episodes spanning eight years. They reflect on the beginning of the show, their favorite guests and what it is to come in the future. After collaborating for nearly two decades, Bohls has taken a columnist job…

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King of the Swifties + Special Guest Laura-Ann Barr 50:40

2M ago50:40

50:40

This week, we're recapping Royal Ascot with Laura-Ann Barr, aka friend of the pod and one of our favorite IG follows, @all.thats.pretty. She was in the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot and gives us the inside scoop on what it was like, her favorite royal sightings, the best-dressed guests and tips on how to attend in 2025. There’s more: We're talking…

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Bonus Episode: The Princess & the Parade 25:01

2M ago25:01

25:01

RoRos! We're bringing you a special Monday bonus episode to discuss Kate's big return to the royal stage, plus all the fun Trooping the Colour tidbits, outfits and moments you might've missed. Also: The royals celebrate Father's Day, the unveiling of new American Riviera Orchard products and where we'll see the Princess of Wales next. A quick progr…

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Kate Watch + Special Guest Victoria Murphy 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

We're back with another episode of the podcast, chock-full of royal fun. On tap this week: the inside scoop on the society wedding of the year, the Duke of Westminster’s wedding to Olivia Henson! Such joy! Also, the Princess of Wales pens a letter, but there's another Kate rumor storm brewing and it's perfectly timed to Trooping the Colour coming u…

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The Last D-Day + Release the Lease 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Welcome back to all the royal news you missed! This week, we're discussing the D-Day 80th Anniversary events, Prince Andrew's lease issues and a Princess Diana flashback. Also, we've got a lot of details on what's ahead in the royal calendar, including Trooping the Colour and the Japan State Visit. Grab David Beckham's favorite cocktail and tune in…

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Elections, Coronations, Commemorations 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

Say that five times fast! This week, the royals are back to work after a flurry of cancelations due to the snap election announcement last week. We're also flashing back to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, discussing the recent Kate updates and admiring Fergie's Cannes persona. Grab an Orange Crush and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gall…

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On Second Thought Ep. 339: LISTEN: Texas A&M baseball’s Schlossnagle on potential Texas showdown in College Station 38:49

3M ago38:49

38:49

With a potential in-state showdown with Texas looming at the College Station Regional, Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the buildup and the full-time resumption of an age-old rivalry. Texas softball player Joley Mitchell stops in to recap the epic super regional win over Texas A&M and Thursday…

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Cloudy with a Chance of Cousins 34:38

3M ago34:38

34:38

Spring showers bring May garden parties! This week, Prince William enlisted his family to help host the second (and soggiest) Palace Garden Party. Also, we’ve got details on the royal (adjacent!) wedding of the year; a recap of the Chelsea Flower Show, plus a flashback to that time Kate hosted the Queen in 2019. Grab a Lady Whistledown cocktail and…

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On Second Thought Ep. 338: Longhorn softball ace Teagan Kavan on Texas A&M super regional; Ced and Kirk on Texas baseball, end of Longhorn Network 45:56

3M ago45:56

45:56

The top-ranked Texas Longhorns are two wins away from returning to the Women’s College World Series and star pitcher Teagan Kavan joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss her spectacular freshman season and the best-of-three super regional series against Texas A&M which starts Friday at McCombs Field. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also b…

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The Emperor's New Portrait & H&M in Africa + Special Guest Afua Hagan 48:53

3M ago48:53

48:53

We have a jam-packed episode this week. First up, we're joined by award-winning journalist, broadcaster and friend of the pod Afua Hagan (she was with the Sussexes over the weekend), who gives us a first hand account of the couple's trip to Nigeria. Also, a fiery new portrait of the King, a joint engagement for William and his Pa, a flashback to th…

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On Second Thought Ep. 337: Texas softball coach Mike White on NCAA title aspirations, winning the Big 12, playing Siena 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

The Texas softball team has turned in a banner season up to this point, a Big 12 regular season title and a No. 1 ranking. The Horns are the No. 1 overall seed in the o NCAA tournament and open up Friday against the Siena Saints. 3 p.m. at Red and Charline McCombs field. Coach Mike White joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss nation…

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A Chilly Welcome Home 31:16

3M ago31:16

31:16

Welcome back to another episode of your favorite royal podcast. This week: It's garden party season! The King and other senior members of the royal family kicked off the festivities with the first Buckingham Palace Garden Party of the year. Plus, all the details on Prince Harry's quick trip to London (and Spencer family reunion), Archie's 5th birth…

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On Second Thought Ep. 336: Football coach Steve Sarkisian on navigating the portal, golf coach John Fields on hosting NCAA home regional 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Nearly three weeks removed from the annual Orange-White spring game, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian joins the On Second Thought podcast and gives an update on what improvements he seeks to make on the roster between now and summer workouts. He also discusses the NFL upside of Texas exes Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs) and Adonai Mitchell (…

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On Second Thought Ep. 335 NFL Network’s Charles Davis on how Texas WR Xavier Worthy will fare in Kansas City 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

NFL Network/CBS football analyst Charles Davis drops in on the On Second Thought podcast to break down how several drafted Texas Longhorns — including wideout Xavier Worthy and defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat — will fare with their new NFL teams. The Horns had 11 players drafted and several could make an immediate impact. Davis discusses those and …

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The King Is Back and So Are We 39:07

3M ago39:07

39:07

After a week off, we're baaaack! And so is the King, who stepped out for his first royal engagement in nearly three months—fittingly, to a cancer center. We're discussing what's next for Charles, plus Prince Harry's upcoming trips to London and Africa, a couple of royal cousin birthdays, Mother's Day in the U.S., a statue of Queen Elizabeth II, and…

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On Second Thought Ep. 334: Longhorn legend Rod Babers on Arch Manning’s emergence, Sark’s biggest concerns 35:05

4M ago35:05

35:05

No one can break down a football team like Rod Babers. the Longhorn football legend and radio personality joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to examine Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning’s superb performance in the Orange-White game and how it affects the dynamic with starter Quinn Ewers moving forward. He also points out Steve Sarkis…

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Let Them Eat Jam! 31:27

4M ago31:27

31:27

A trip to the pub with Carole, a jam mailer, back to work for William, plus the Obamas, Ted Lasso and James Middleton: This week is a grab bag of fun royal news. There's also another mega Diana auction happening soon + more Sussex Netflix shows on the horizon. Grab a scone (or some rosé Veuve—why not!) and tune in! Dear RoRos: Reminder we're off ne…

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On Second Thought Ep. 333: Texas ex Alex Okafor on how Texas will replace T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy; Ced and Kirk on baseball’s struggles, Rodney Terry’s portal moves 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

Former Texas star Alex Okafor joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss how the Longhorns will replace some huge contributors in 2024. Okafor, the 2012 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and a Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, also gives his take on what we can expect from quarterback Quinn Ewers in his senior season and which …

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Andrew's Near-Accident + Our Scoop Review 30:28

4M ago30:28

30:28

Welcome back! In this week's episode, we have a full review of ‘Scoop,’ the Netflix movie about Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview, plus how he nearly ran over a dog this week. Also, how Sophie and Edward are carrying the torch for the King, Rachel's upcoming trip to London, a flashback to then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana's grueling Australi…

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On Second Thought Ep. 332: Rodney Terry on navigating the portal for 2025, Sark’s question marks at tackle 49:18

4M ago49:18

49:18

Texas basketball coach Rodney Terry joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to update us on the Texas roster and how he’s navigating the transfer portal with leading scorers Dylan Disu and Max Abmas departing. He also gives us a primer on incoming freshman guard Tre Johnson, a a 6-foot-6 McDonald’s All-American who has one-and-one potential. Ho…

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King Charles Risen 28:34

4M ago28:34

28:34

Happy Easter! This week, it's back to royal business-as-usual with the royals attending Easter services at St. George's Chapel...or is it? There's also the new Netflix movie 'Scoop' about Prince Andrew's infamous interview, a King Charles x Burberry collab, Meghan's sweet storytime, an Invictus kerfuffle and so much more. Grab a Cherry Blossom cock…

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On Second Thought Ep. 331: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian’s biggest spring concerns, TSN’s Mike DeCourcy on Final Four weekend 42:00

5M ago42:00

42:00

We’re at the midway point of spring football and Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian has his team preparing for the April 20 Orange-White Game at Royal-Memorial Stadium. On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the first half of workouts and examine Sarkisian’s three most important areas of concern so far. They also put a bow o…

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Easter, Kate and Our 200th Episode (!) + Special Guest Elizabeth Holmes 44:05

5M ago44:05

44:05

Where do we go from here? This week, the ladies sit down with bestselling author and journalist Elizabeth Holmes, whom they’ve shared quite a few royal moments with, to unpack Princess Catherine’s statement from last week and reflect on the monarchy’s future as it undergoes one of the its greatest periods of stress. There's also a few royal Easter …

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Bonus Episode: Kate's Cancer Announcement 11:37

5M ago11:37

11:37

RoRos, we wanted to record an update regarding the Princess of Wales's recent announcement that she has cancer and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy. We, like we're sure so many of you, were devastated and utterly heartbroken to hear this news, especially in light of the rampant speculation surrounding Kate these last few weeks and months. Tu…

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OST Ep 330: Rick Barnes on Texas tenure, Andrea Lloyd on UT women's title hopes 1:03:03

5M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Spring football has started but March Madness is taking center on a jam-packed On Second Thought podcast. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls hit on what they saw from the Texas Longhorns on the first day of spring practice but first Texas basketball coaching legend Rick Barnes checks in to discuss his second-seeded Tennessee team’s tournament hopes…

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It's Kate to See You! + Special Guest Charles Spencer 45:26

5M ago45:26

45:26

This week, we're beyond honored and privileged to welcome Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and Princess Diana's brother, to the pod to discuss his new book, ‘A Very Private School: A Memoir.’ Also this week: Catherine, caught on camera! American Riviera Orchard has arrived—and we've got theories (you guys, Duchess Meghan was trying to tell us …

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Princess Panic & Palace Faux Pas + Special Guest Ellie Hall 55:33

5M ago55:33

55:33

We're back—and so is the chaos that is the royal news of late. To help us untangle everything re: Kate Middleton, conspiracy theories, the Palace PR machine and more, we turned to royal journalist Ellie Hall, whose recent reporting for Harvard's Neiman Lab (link below) offers a comprehensive and context-rich view of what the heck is going on with t…

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On Second Thought Ep. 329 with ESPN’s Kris Budden on Texas’ chances for a deep tourney run, spring football starting 37:56

5M ago37:56

37:56

With March Madness fast upon us, ESPN reporter/analyst Kris Budden joins the On Second Thought podcast to examine Texas’ chances of making a deep run in the NCAAs along with the Big 12’s best chances for a national championship. Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also discuss the biggest storylines surrounding Texas spring football, the resurgent T…

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On Second Thought Ep 328: Will 4.21 propel Texas ex Xavier Worthy into the first round of the NFL draft? Hoops, baseball struggles 36:59

5M ago36:59

36:59

Will Texas wideout Xavier Worthy’s electric 4.21 time in the 40 at the NFL Combine move him into the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft? Columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down his historic sprint and review how the other Longhorns fared in this week’s On Second Thought podcast. They also break down the NCAA tournament fallout from Te…

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On Second Thought Ep. 327: Texas baseball coach David Pierce on 7-1 start, upcoming tests vs. LSU, Texas A&M; Texas hoops on the upswing 35:44

6M ago35:44

35:44

Texas baseball coach David Pierce joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down the team’s explosive 7-1 start to the season and to preview a tough upcoming four-game stretch that starts with three games at the Astros Foundation College Classic in Houston (LSU, Texas State, Vanderbilt) followed by a home showdown on Tuesday against Texa…

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Missing Ms. Middleton 30:33

6M ago30:33

30:33

What on earth is going on with the royals? In this week's episode, Prince William's absence from a memorial service causes an uproar, the shocking and tragic death of Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, plus King Charles's emotions are on full display during his cancer recovery. And it's a major loss for the Sussexes' security, but they're at least v…

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BAFTAs, Bublé, and Harry Back to the UK? 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

In this week's episode: highlights of Harry and Meghan's visit to Vancouver and Whistler for the Invictus Games 2025; Prince William on the red carpet, as a meme and making statements; a flashback to Kate & William's pre-wedding visit to St. Andrew's; a rare Charles appearance and so much more! Plus, we toast to a (non-royal) engagement! Tune in no…

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On Second Thought Ep. 326: Did the Longhorns overpay for coach Steve Sarkisian? UT legend Keith Moreland on Texas baseball, last season on LHN 58:58

6M ago58:58

58:58

Did the Texas administration overpay when it extended football coach Steve Sarkisian’s contract from $5.6 annually to $10.3 million through 2030? Statesman sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls argue the merits in this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Longhorn legend Keith Moreland drops in to give an early season primer on Texas baseball…

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On Second Thought: Will Texas QB Arch Manning transfer? Uncle Eli Manning says ‘Not so fast’ 34:03

6M ago34:03

34:03

With Steve Sarkisian’s not-so surprising announcement that Quinn Ewers will be the starter entering the 2024, Texas football fans were concerned that talented backup Arch Manning might transfer. His uncle Eli Manning lended some sage advice in a CBS Sports interview this past week. On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the si…

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Sussex 3.0? 4.0? + Special Guest David Charter 55:11

6M ago55:11

55:11

Happy (Belated) Valentine’s, RoRos! This week, we’re discussing the Sussexes’ new website, Meghan’s podcast announcement and the couple’s all-around media blitz. Plus, updates on King Charles and the Princess of Wales, a royal birthday that’s not the talk of the town, the Netflix Scoop movie about Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight interview gets a trai…

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On Second Thought Ep. 324: Longhorn football coach Steve Sarkisian’s obsession with winning a championship 41:10

6M ago41:10

41:10

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media on National Signing Day Wednesday and while the talk wasn’t about signees — Texas didn’t have any — he hit on a variety of subjects following a breakthrough 12-2 season. Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here to discuss his thoughts on this week’s jam-packed On Second Thought podcast while als…

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Harry’s ‘Mission Impossible’ as William’s Reunited with Tom Cruise 30:04

6M ago30:04

30:04

The ladies are back this week with more about King Charles’s cancer diagnosis (if you haven’t listened to our 12-minute bonus episode all about the news that the King has cancer, tune in now!). They’re also discussing William’s return to work and run-in with Tom Cruise, Charles’s bill of health, the first female equerry, Princess Anne rewearing the…

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Bonus Episode: King Charles Has Cancer 11:43

6M ago11:43

11:43

In this bonus episode, we discuss the shocking health update that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, discovered during his prostate surgery last week. We wanted to quickly check in with our listeners and provide an update on what we know, plus send our best wishes for His Majesty’s recovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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The Post-Op Princess & King’s Crown Jewels + Special Guest Charlie Thomas 43:17

7M ago43:17

43:17

This week, we’re excited to have Charlie Thomas, UK Director of Iconic Collections for Bonham’s, on the pod to take us inside ‘The Crown’ auction going on now online (and the live event happening next week). We dive into what items are up for grabs—so many Princess Diana outfit recreations, the dupe of the Gold State coach—and the best tips for bid…

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Royals Caribbean + Special Guest Afua Hagan 40:45

7M ago40:45

40:45

This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by royal commentator and award-winning journalist Afua Hagan to discuss the U.K.’s reaction to the Charles and Kate health news, Fergie’s diagnosis, the next time we might see the Prince of Wales and so much more. In other news this week, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan pop up for a surprise appearance at the …

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On Second Thought Ep. 323: Texas beat writer Thomas Jones on Sarkisian’s mastery of the transfer portal, resurgence of Rodney Terry’s basketball team 27:33

7M ago27:33

27:33

Texas beat writer Thomas Jones stops in for this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down how coach Steve Sarkisian has handled the transfer portal after losing so many key contributors following the program’s banner 12-2 season that included a Big 12 title. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls and Jones also discuss the resurgence of the men’s…

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Major Health Concerns for the King and Princess of Wales 43:40

7M ago43:40

43:40

A double royal whammy this week with the announcement of two of the most senior royals’ medical procedures: Kate is in hospital for up to two weeks after undergoing planned abdominal surgery, while King Charles is to receive treatment for a benign enlarged prostate next week. The ladies discuss these major announcements and how it could affect the …

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7 years of the "What's Your Revolution Show?" 1:00:39

7M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

7 years of the "What's Your Revolution Show?" by Dr. Charles CorprewBy Dr. Charles Corprew

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On Second Thought Ep. 322; Rod Babers on if Texas will return to the CFP in 2024, Bo Davis’ exit to LSU 46:24

7M ago46:24

46:24

Former Texas All-American cornerback and Austin radio star Rod Babers returns to the On Second Thought podcast to break down where Texas missed an opportunity to win the Sugar Bowl and if the Longhorns will be back in national title contention in 2024. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the huge loss of defensive line coach Bo Davis to…

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Bonus Episode: ‘The Crown’ Season 6, Part 2 + Special Guest Sam Sanders 33:58

7M ago33:58

33:58

Spoiler Alert: This bonus episode is all about the last six episodes of The Crown season 6! Ladies Rachel and Roberta are joined by the delightful Sam Sanders, host of Stitcher’s Vibe Check podcast, to discuss The Crown’s grand finale, from the Princess Margaret bathtub scene to whether Kate ever met Diana in real life. Also, listen in to find out …

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Louis’s Tartan Trousers. That’s It. That’s the Title. 32:58

7M ago32:58

32:58

Happy New Year, RoRos! We’re back and re-energized to tackle all the royal news in 2024. But first, we need to flash back to a few key events from the holiday break. First up, the Royals on TV: Princess Kate’s Christmas concert and King Charles’s Coronation documentary. Also, Charles’s second-ever Christmas speech as King, and the royals’ annual Sa…

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On Second Ep. 321: What went wrong at the Sugar Bowl, how the Longhorns stack up in 2024 36:25

8M ago36:25

36:25

Texas’ football season ended one win short of a national championship game appearance but a 12-2 finish in Steve Sarkisian’s third year was a great ride. Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down the Sugar Bowl loss to Washington and where the Longhorns go from here on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.…

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