Best Persona Grata Podcasts (2024)

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Outlander Cast: Outlander 7B "Release Window" -- LISTENER REACTIONS 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

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ary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about the Outlander season 7B "release window". In this episode, we chat the WIDE range of responses which go from "I'm just happy to get anything" to "cancel season 8". We also chat about the WGA strikes, the possibility of an Outlander movie and what that could look like, and why "Jeff Hirsch" is now …

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Outlander Cast: Discussing STARZ's Hackjob Announcement For Outlander 7B "Release Window" 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to STARZ's announcement of Outlander Season 7B release window. We discuss the recent news that Outlander has a release window of November '24, the different versions for the delay --and the difference between the cynical version, the creative/hopeful version, and the more sinister business version, and why the s…

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Episode 74: The Crown Season 6, Episode 10 Sleep, Dearie, Sleep Recap 1:01:30

5M ago1:01:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss the series finale of The Crown - Season 6, Episode 10: Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. Together, they break down the series conclusion, the returns of Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, and the way that the finale grappled with death without actually killing anyone. Plus, Ca…

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Episode 73: The Crown Season 6, Episode 9 Hope Street Recap 49:42

5M ago49:42

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 9: Hope Street. Together, they break down the episode's rom-com ending and eulogize all the various different versions of the Queen Mother that they saw throughout the series. Plus, does Peter Morgan like Tony Blair?…

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Episode 72: The Crown Season 6, Episode 8 Ritz Recap 44:35

6M ago44:35

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 8: Ritz and realize wait... so A Royal Night Out could have been real?! Lesley Manville finally has an opportunity to put her full range on display. Plus, Ivan shares his conspiracy about Peter Morgan's depiction of the Queen Mother…

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Episode 71: The Crown Season 6, Episode 7 Alma Mater Recap 48:59

6M ago48:59

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 7: Alma Mater. Does Kate Middleton's mother deserve her own spin-off show? Perhaps, if it means more Eve Best. Plus, Carlyn breaks down which came first - the art or the fart.By Paginated Media

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Episode 10: Sleep Dearie Sleep 1:02:39

6M ago1:02:39

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After thirty years together, Charles decides the time has come to propose to Camilla but can’t do so without his mother’s permission. The Queen seeks the approval of the church, state, and Charles’s sons before giving her sign off to the marriage but having been unsettled by discussions surrounding her own funeral planning, the Queen starts to cons…

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Episode 9: Hope Street 59:05

6M ago59:05

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In the aftermath of Princess Margaret’s death, the Queen approaches her Golden Jubilee with more trepidation than ever before. With her mother’s health in decline, she finds herself vulnerable to the attacks of Mohamed Al Fayed who pursues a high-profile campaign to prove responsibility for Diana’s death lies with the Royal Family. Meanwhile, betwe…

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Episode 70: The Crown Season 6, Episode 6 Ruritania Recap 54:40

6M ago54:40

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 6: Ruritania, an episode with some nostalgic and recognizable beats from The Crown of old. Together, they break down the differences between The Crown's portrayal of Tony Blair and the Michael Sheen (not Martin Sheen) version that t…

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Episode 8: Ritz 47:12

6M ago47:12

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Whilst holidaying in Mustique, Princess Margaret suffers a stroke and is suddenly forced to reassess her lifestyle. Margaret is keen to recover in anticipation of her seventieth birthday, but the Queen remains concerned that her party-loving sister will not be able to kick the habits of a lifetime in order to heal. As Margaret’s health continues to…

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Episode 7: Alma Mater 51:43

6M ago51:43

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As Prince William takes up his place at St Andrews University to study art history, after a gap year in Africa and South and Central America, he struggles to balance the traditional undergraduate rites of passage with the constraints of his position and constant presence of personal protection officers. His perseverance is tested when he develops a…

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Episode 69: The Crown Season 6, Episode 5 Willsmania Recap 51:57

6M ago51:57

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 5: Willsmania. Together, they break down the interesting decision to recast what arguably could have been the Season 6, Part 1 finale, and discuss whether this episode represents a quiet return to form. Plus, is Charles trying to te…

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Episode 6: Ruritania 49:46

6M ago49:46

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Two years into his premiership, Tony Blair continues to ride a wave of unprecedented popularity. This unnerves the Queen who worries that the Royal Family’s own popularity does not match up. When she commissions a wide-ranging poll, the results are sobering, leading the Queen to reflect on what she - and the Palace - could be doing differently. Aft…

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Episode 5: Willsmania 48:46

6M ago48:46

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Still coming to terms with his mother’s death, Prince William resumes school at Eton just three days after her funeral. He wants things to return to normal as quickly as possible - but rapidly discovers his life has changed in more ways than one. Among the letters of sympathy arriving by the sackload from members of the public are adoring letters f…

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Episode 68: The Crown Season 6, Episode 4 The Aftermath Recap 44:20

6M ago44:20

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 4: The Aftermath. Together, they compare and contrast this episode to The Queen, also written by Peter Morgan, and discuss how the two portrayals approach the days following Diana's death very differently. They also take a look ahea…

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Episode 131: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - December 2023 51:57

7M ago51:57

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Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in December 2023, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Anyone But You, Silent Night, Poor Things, American Fiction, and more. Marisa shares her next guilty pleasure show. Plus, stop coming at Jermaine because he uses Apple Music!By Paginated Media

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Episode 4: Aftermath 46:27

7M ago46:27

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After the news breaks of Diana and Dodi’s fatal car accident, Charles and Fayed fly separately to Paris to supervise arrangements. The tragedy generates a vast outpouring of public grief, which catches the Queen off-guard. While she remains at Balmoral, popular anger builds about her absence from London and the perceived callousness of the Royal Fa…

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Episode 67: The Crown Season 6, Episode 3 Dis-Moi Oui Recap 43:24

7M ago43:24

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 3: Dis-Moi Oui. Together, they break down the return of the dog from the season premiere, analyze the blame pie chart, and dive into why The Crown may have decided to lean into Mohammed's narrative. Plus, Ivan has some thoughts on y…

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Episode 3: Dis-Moi Oui 48:02

7M ago48:02

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Diana holidays on the Fayed yacht with Dodi once more, but with Dodi drained by a bitter lawsuit lodged by his former fiancée, the novelty is starting to wear off for Diana whose thoughts turn towards reuniting with William and Harry upon her return to London. A fateful diversion to Paris sees matters come to a head - against the backdrop of an int…

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Episode 66: The Crown Season 6, Episode 2 Two Photographs Recap 46:25

7M ago46:25

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 2: Two Photographs. Sam addresses the fact that The Crown chose to address him. Carlyn is a little disappointed in the maid's gossip game (or lack thereof). Plus, Ivan takes a look at the Royal Family website in the Way Back Machine…

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Episode 2: Two Photographs 47:09

7M ago47:09

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Diana’s blossoming romance with Dodi sees them return to the south of France, getting to know each other on an idyllic cruise away from prying eyes. Or so they think. Soon, an intimate image of the couple becomes a global tabloid sensation, threatening to derail Diana’s planned trip to Bosnia as part of her campaign against landmines. In Balmoral, …

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Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap - Crowning Around 52:16

7M ago52:16

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

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Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap - Crowning Around 52:16

7M ago52:16

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

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Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap 52:16

7M ago52:16

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

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KEEP CALM AND CROWN ON | The Crown: 6.01 - Persona Non Grata | NERDCLAN PREVIEW 1:08:47

7M ago1:08:47

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Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake recap & give reaction to the season 6 premiere of The Crown - episode 6.01, "Persona Non Grata". We discuss Diana's impact on our cultural zeitgeist and why it was important to start the episode the way they did, the difference between on-the-nose dialogue and dialogue filled with subtext, and why Mary know…

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Episode 1: Persona Non Grata 50:13

7M ago50:13

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As Princess Diana and the boys set off for St Tropez for a holiday courtesy of Mohamed Al Fayed, Prince Charles plans a glittering fiftieth birthday party at Highgrove that he hopes the Queen will attend. Fayed, too, is in strategizing mode. Unbeknownst to Diana, he hopes to engineer a romance between the Princess and his son, Dodi. But with a smal…

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The Crown: The Story So Far 19:03

8M ago19:03

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Before Season 6 of The Crown drops on Netflix November 16th, join Edith Bowman to catch up on story so far. This special pre-season episode of The Crown: The Official Podcast guides you through the key moments in the journey of Queen Elizabeth and her family, from Season 1 to Season 5, as we await the final ever season of The Crown. And of course, …

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Episode 130: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - November 2023 52:43

8M ago52:43

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Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in November 2023, including The Marvels, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Wish, Saltburn, Priscilla, Next Goal Wins, The Curse, Squid Game: The Challenge, Colin From Accounts, and more. Marisa shares her next guilty pleasure show. Plus, has Marvel fatigue finally set in?…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.04 - Last Call 43:49

8M ago43:49

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.04 - Last Call. We discuss the complications of filming during COVID, if Sam really was naked in the camper, and why Mary can't stop laughing at Graham going down Nature's Slip 'n Slide --- PLUS ANOTHER FREE GIVEAWAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Yo…

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Outlander Cast: Men In Kilts: 2.03 - A Taste Of New Zealand 45:05

8M ago45:05

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.03 - A Taste Of New Zealand. We discuss Sam's sense of humor, why Mary would have DIED to go on this trip, and why Blake thinks anyone who drinks 102 degree teat milk is a savage --- PLUS AN OTHER FREE GIVEAWAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | YouTube …

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Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap 57:30

9M ago57:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

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Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around 57:30

9M ago57:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

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Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around 57:30

9M ago57:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.02 - Maori Culture 40:38

9M ago40:38

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.02 - Maori Culture. We discuss the value of vulnerability and openness in crafting story, why it's ok Sam went in a little hard with the Haka, and why Blake is never not competing -- even when driving home... SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | YouTube | S…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.01 - Adrenaline Country 45:32

10M ago45:32

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.01 - Adrenaline Country. We discuss the use of ADR, why we missed hanging with Sam And Graham, and why Blake thinks of old WWF wrestlers when he hears about New Zealand... SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify CONNECT WITH MARY & BLAKE Like…

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Episode 129: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - September 2023 1:04:20

10M ago1:04:20

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Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in September 2023, including The Golden Bachelor, Snake Oil, Sex Education, The Morning Show, Gen V, The Other Black Girl, Dicks the Musical, Saw X, She Came to Me, Love at First Sight, and more. Marisa learns her contact info for Jermaine has been incorrect for months. Plus, Jermaine…

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Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap 50:00

10M ago50:00

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

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Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap - Crowning Around 50:00

10M ago50:00

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

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Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap - Crowning Around 50:00

10M ago50:00

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

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Outlander Cast: 7.08 - Turning Points | LISTENER FEEDBACK (Part 2) 1:02:08

10M ago1:02:08

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Mary & Blake discuss PART 2 of what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.08 "Turning Points". In this episode, why a show needs to adhere to its own established rules, how this episode specifically calls back to Sassenach, and you get to hear Mary's story about Blake's new nemesis -- the Trader Joe's Guy. You definitely want to stay to the abso…

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Outlander Cast: Scottish Culture And The St. Andrew's Society Of RI 100th Anniversary Celebration | feat. Patti Perreira And Jim Kelleher 38:26

10M ago38:26

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Mary and Blake chat with Patti Perreira and Jim Kelleher about the St. Andrew's Society of RI and much more! We discuss Scottish history/culture, the upcoming 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Rhode Island St. Andrew's Society, Scottish drink and food, why Haggis has a bad rap, and why Mary is basically the Pat Benatar of RI... Event Information…

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Outlander Cast: 7.08 - Turning Points | LISTENER FEEDBACK 1:51:18

10M ago1:51:18

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Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.08 "Turning Points". In this episode, we discuss the need of including Arch Bug, why Jamie's growth -- and the objective of getting to Scotland -- comes down to choice and how that should inform plot, and one of the humanities greatest mysteries is finally solve…

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Outlander Cast: 7.08 - Turning Points | MID-SEASON FINALE 1:40:16

10M ago1:40:16

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Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review Outlander: 7.08 - Turning Points | Mid-Season Finale In this episode, we discuss if and how our characters grew from the beginning of the season, the differences between a cliffhanger and a jumping off point, and why Blake actually may surprised you with his assessment of the Benedict Arnold inclus…

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Outlander Cast: 7.07 - A Practical Guide For Time-Travelers | LISTENER FEEDBACK 1:16:22

10M ago1:16:22

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Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.07 "A Practical Guide For Time-Travelers". In this episode, we discuss how widely fractured the fandom is on Phil Collins, why Buck is STILL the best thing to happen to Outlander in a while, and why Mandy almost kills Blake... SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUT…

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Outlander Cast: 7.07 - A Practical Guide For Time Travelers 1:23:16

11M ago1:23:16

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Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake recap and review Outlander episode 7.07, "A Practical Guide For Time Travelers". In this episode, we discuss the visual language of goodbyes and why they have to be genuine, why Buck might be the best thing to happen to Outlander in a while, and why they didn't namedrop Geillis for funsies... SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER…

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Episode 128: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - August 2023 1:08:47

11M ago1:08:47

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Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in August 2023, including Big Brother, The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Rap Sh!t, Strange Planet, Red, White & Royal Blue, The Monkey King, The Meg 2, and Gran Turismo. Which joke suggestion leads Marisa to threaten divorce? Plus, thoug…

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Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap - Crowning Around 46:37

11M ago46:37

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While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, o…

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Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap 46:37

11M ago46:37

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While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, o…

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Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap - Crowning Around 46:37

11M ago46:37

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While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, o…

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Outlander Cast: 7.06 - Where The Waters Meet | LISTENER FEEDBACK 1:17:08

11M ago1:17:08

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Outlander Cast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss what YOU had to say about Outlander episode 7.06 "Where The Waters Meet". In this episode, we discuss the hugely varying takes on this episode from the fandom, why Rollo is the bestest wingman a buddy can have, and why Melinda is the TRUE villain of Outlander Season 7 :) SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTL…

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