Susan, Bubba, and Matt breakdown “Decommissioned”, the Season 5 finale of The Crown on Netflix, reflect on the season, set their eyes on the final season, go through some feedback, and give away prizes for our listener contest! If you are one of our contest winners please send us your shipping information by sending that information to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com!

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Some music and sounds used in this podcast are licensed to Matt though Artist IO (https://artlist.io/) and licenses held are stored in a publicly shared Google Folder found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1to5jB5pXtiovOSAkrsaDRaReQQX9TfON?usp=sharing

Susan’s Citations:
Elle magazine article – https://www.elle.com/culture/g14516149/the-cast-of-the-crown-vs-real-life-royals/
The Daily Mail Article – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11378725/The-cruellest-Crown-laid-bare-details-Netflix-shows-new-series-revealed.html

History Notes Citations:
Tony Blair – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Blair
Hong Kong – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handover_of_Hong_Kong
The Royal Yacht – https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-royal-yacht-britannia-a-history-queen-elizabeth-ii

Reflection Citations:
Helena Bonham Carter – https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/helena-bonham-carter-the-crown-end-1235509288/
Season 6 Info – https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-62776717

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:28 – Rating S5E10 “Decommissioned”
00:06:26 – Contest Conversation (A Double C!)
00:08:00 – S5E10 “Decommissioned” 64 Second Recap
00:09:10 – More Contest Talk
00:10:29 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Susan Mores More Than You Do
00:24:27 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Prime Ministers
00:27:58 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Mou Mou, Dodi, and Diana
00:36:03 – Contest Part 1!
00:39:21 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: The Boat Metaphor
00:49:02 – Contest Part 2!
00:51:53 – Tiny Wheel of Topics: Charles
00:58:49 – Parliamentary Debate: Is Elizabeth Out Of Touch?
01:02:02 – History Notes for S5E10 “Decommissioned”
01:03:56 – Season 5 As A Whole and Season 6 Speculation
01:19:39 – Contest Part 3!
01:22:54 – Feedback!
01:27:53 – Wrap Up

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Matt is joined by Boss Bubba and Sovereign Susan to discuss Netflix’s The Crown S5E07-09 in two parts, this being part two (find part one in the previous episode). We have prizes to give away to listeners who submit feedback! Leaving a written review on a podcast app, or submitting your feedback regarding any episodes of The Crown, or feedback on the podcast, before February 7, 2023, enters you into the contest! Tweet @Lilibetpod or @DoublePHQ, send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, leave comments on web posts at mattsaudioblog.com, on our YouTube videos at youtube.com/c/doublepmedia, or on the Double P Facebook at facebook.com/DoublePHQ

Some music and sounds used in this podcast are licensed by Matt though Artist IO (https://artlist.io/) and licenses held are stored in a publicly shared Google Folder found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1to5jB5pXtiovOSAkrsaDRaReQQX9TfON?usp=sharing

History Notes Citations for S5E08:
Marmaduke Hussey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmaduke_Hussey,_Baron_Hussey_of_North_Bradley
John Birt: https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/research/directors-general/john-birt/
The Royal Charter: https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/research/royal-charter and https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200506/ldselect/ldbbc/50/50i.pdf
Guy Fawkes Day/Night: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night
Royal Variety Performances: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Royal_Variety_Performances
Panorama Interview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Interview_with_HRH_The_Princess_of_Wales

History Notes Citations for S5E09:
Divorce Details: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41791708/prince-charles-diana-divorce-true-story/
John Major: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-crown-major-mediate-charles-diana-divorce/
Mark Bolland: https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-mark-bolland-now-the-crown-spin-doctor

Susan’s Citations:
The Crown Cast in Elle Magazine: https://www.elle.com/culture/g14516149/the-cast-of-the-crown-vs-real-life-royals/
Things in Season 5 the actual Royals might take offense to: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11378725/The-cruellest-Crown-laid-bare-details-Netflix-shows-new-series-revealed.html

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Opening Questions, Intro and Spoiler Alert
00:01:25 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E08: What about William?
00:05:02 – Parliamentary Debate: Should the interview have been done?
00:10:08 – History Notes For S5E08 “Gunpowder”
00:12:31 – Contest, Podcast Information, and YOUR Feedback
00:23:35 – S5E09 “Couple 31” 64 Second Recap
00:25:09 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E09: What Money Settlement is Just?
00:32:15 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E09: Mark Bolland
00:36:48 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E09: Does S5E09 Remind You of When Harry Met Sally?
00:45:45 – Parliamentary Debate: What’s worse for a judge in divorce court?
00:50:19 – History Notes For S5E09 “Couple 31”
00:32:06 – Final Thoughts/Wrap Up

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