BB049: Yellowjackets S2E01

Matt rates and recaps Yellowjackets S2E01 “Friends Romans Countrymen”.

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Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Intro and Rating
00:07:38 – Recap

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B4TD069: HotD S1E02 – A Newsflash of Differences with the Books

Matt goes through the differences between S1E02 and Fire and Blood by George RR Martin.

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Some sounds and music in this podcast are licensed to Matt via Artist.io (https://artlist.io/) and all licenses can be viewed via this publicly shared Google folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1to5jB5pXtiovOSAkrsaDRaReQQX9TfON?usp=sharing

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Intro: “Nemesis”
00:01:02 – Happy Nameday!
00:04:01 – More Nemesis
00:06:53 – Differences between Books and S1E02 of House of the Dragon Newsflash!
00:11:21 – Wrap Up

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B4TD068: HotD S1E01 Book and Show Differences

Matt lays out the differences between the books and show for House of the Dragon S1E01. If you have additional insights regarding this subject, or if this content isn’t to your liking, we are completely open to your feedback! Tweet @B4thedragonpod, Hive or Mastodon mattsaudioblog, email mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, submit comments via mattsaudioblog.com or via the YouTube videos, youtube.com/@B4thedragonpod.

Music in this podcast includes “Monumental Journey” by Jesse Gallagher (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD5hjK3sDzk2W-jw9roHuVw)

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction, What We’re Doing, and Podcast Information
00:04:56 – The HotD S1E01 Book/Show Differences Meditation

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Lilibet018: The Crown Music S5E07 to S5E10

Matt wraps up the Season 5 coverage of The Crown with a look at the music from S5E07 to S5E10. Contact us via tweet (@lilibetpod or @doublephq), email (mattsaudioblog@gmail.com) or by leaving comments on the web posts (mattsaudioblog.com) or the Double P Media YT videos (youtube.com/c/doublepmedia).

00:00:00 – Spoiler Alert, Intro, and Pod Info (especially for our contest winners)
00:03:17 – Musical Analysis: The things Phipps Didn’t Compose
00:05:04 – Musical Analysis: Themes in S5E07
00:12:06 – Musical Analysis: Themes in S5E08
00:17:43 – Musical Analysis: Themes in S5E09
00:19:28 – Musical Analysis: Themes in S5E10
00:24:46 – What’s Coming on Double P Media

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Lilibet017: The Crown Season 5 Wrap Up and Contest

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!

We still want to hear from you! Matt will be doing his final musical analysis cast for the season in a couple of weeks, so get in any final thoughts you have regarding season 5 by February 18th, 2023 to have it included in that podcast episode. How? Tweet to @lilibetpod or @DoublePHQ (use that for Instagram and hive too), leave comments on web posts at mattsaudioblog.com, or the Double P Facebook (facebook.com/doublephq), send emails to mattsaudioblog@gmail.com, or comment on the YouTube videos at youtube.com/c/doublepmedia (subscribe and get notifications while you’re there so that you don’t miss out on any of the other great Double P podcasts)! We, of course, want to thank each and all of you for listening to/watching us this season and submitting great feedback!

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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Lilibet016: The Crown S5E07-09 Part 2 – Judge Wigs

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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Lilibet015: The Crown S5E07-09 Part 1 – Is Apollo 13 a good date movie?

Matt is joined by Boss Bubba and Sovereign Susan to discuss Netflix’s The Crown S5E07-09 in two parts, this being part one (part two coming soon). 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 S5E07:
Martin Bashir and Charles Spencer: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57141697
BBC Settling With Waller: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63131425
Prince William at Eaton: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41768571/prince-william-eton-photos/
Diana and Hasnat: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41778576/who-is-hasnat-khan-princess-diana-ex-boyfriend/
Car Brakes: https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1693711/Princess-Diana-car-brakes-stop-working-The-Crown-fact-checked
Diana’s Trip to Pakistan: https://thecurrent.pk/looking-back-at-princess-diana-visit-to-pakistan/
Apollo 13: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_13_(film)

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Opening Questions, Intro and Spoiler Alert
00:01:51 – Rating Episodes 7 through 9 of Season 5 of the Crown!
00:06:45 – Contest and Podcast Info (Contest Entry Deadline: Feb 7, 2023)!
00:10:08 – S5E07 “No Woman’s Land” 64 Second Recap
00:11:24 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E07: The William Worries (A Double W!)
00:22:34 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E07: Doctor Khan to the OR! STAT!
00:26:34 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E07: Martin Bashir, Master Manipulator!
00:26:47 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E07: The History With Germans and British Royals
00:34:58 – Conspiracy Theories
00:37:34 – Parliamentary Debate: Is Apollo 13 a good date movie?
00:40:57 – History Notes For S5E07 “No Woman’s Land”
00:45:08 – S5E08 “Gunpowder” 64 Second Recap
00:46:38 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E08: Traditionalism vs Modernism
00:51:30 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E08: Hussey vs Birt
00:56:02 – Contest and Podcast Info! Back with Part 2 soon!

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Lilibet014: The Crown S5E04-06 Part 2: Championing Charles

Matt is joined by Boss Bubba and Sovereign Susan to discuss Netflix’s The Crown S5E04-06 in two parts, this being part two (look for 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, 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 S5E05:
The Way Ahead Group: https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/the-crown-s5-episode-five-real-history-camillagate-tapes-way-ahead-group/
Charles and Diana Separation: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41791708/prince-charles-diana-divorce-true-story/
Charles and Camilla Call: https://time.com/6226657/crown-charles-camilla-tampongate/
Charles TV Feature: https://ew.com/tv/the-secret-history-of-princess-dianas-revenge-dress/
The Prince’s Trust: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince%27s_Trust
Charles’ book with Jonathan Dimbleby: https://www.newsweek.com/prince-charles-1994-visit-meghan-markle-l-amid-royal-crisis-jonathan-dimbleby-biography-1591075

History Notes Citations for S5E06:
The Romanovs: https://www.insider.com/the-crown-season-5-true-story-of-romanov-execution-2022-11
Soviet Hardliner Coup: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14589691
John Major in Russia: https://johnmajorarchive.org.uk/1992/01/30/mr-majors-statement-on-the-visit-of-president-yeltsin-30-january-1992/
Romanov Remains: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dna-analysis-confirms-authenticity-remains-attributed-romanovs-180969674/
Philip’s DNA: https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2022/11/19/prince-philip-romanovs-assassination-dna/
Elizabeth Visits Russia: https://www.newsweek.com/how-queen-elizabeth-became-first-british-monarch-visit-russia-1684062

Susan’s Citations for the Podcast Episode:
Queen Mary – How She Saved The Royals – British Royal Documentary: https://youtu.be/_yZSoTICIg4
Windsor Info – Time Time The Royal Dig: https://www.timeteamdigital.com/

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Opening Arguments, Intro and Spoiler Alert
00:01:19 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E05: Charles vs Anne vs Charles vs Philip
00:07:01 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E05: The War of the Waleses
00:13:58 – Parliamentary Debate: Was the End of S5E05 TOO triumphant for Charles?
00:19:31 – Last Week’s Parliamentary Debate Poll Results
00:23:37 – History Notes For S5E05 “The Way Ahead”
00:25:01 – S5E06 “Ipatiev House” Info and 64 Second Recap
00:26:47 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E06: The History With Germans and British Royals
00:34:27 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E06: The Queen and the Double Ps (Philip and Penny)
00:44:48 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E06: Bottoms Up Boris (Yeltsin)!
00:53:18 – Parliamentary Debate: Scotch or Vodka?
00:56:04 – Parliamentary Debate: Was Philip Right to Ask?
00:59:11 – History Notes For S5E06 “Ipatiev House”
01:03:12 – Double B (Bonus Bickering)!

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Lilibet013: The Crown S5E04-06 Part 1 – No Fussin’

Matt is joined by Boss Bubba and Sovereign Susan to discuss Netflix’s The Crown S5E04-06 in two parts, this being part one (part two coming soon). 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, 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 

Here are you History Notes Citations for this episode –
Margaret and Peter Meeting Up: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41767707/peter-townsend-princess-margaret-photos
Margaret’s BBC Interview: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/princess-margaret-desert-island-discs-the-crown-listen/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009mvhf
Princess Anne’s Separation and Divorce: https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/princess-anne-husband-timothy-laurence-relationship-history-rcna51807
Fire at Windsor Castle: https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle/the-fire-at-windsor-castle#/
Andrew and Fergie: https://www.thecut.com/2022/11/the-crown-prince-andrew-sarah-ferguson-toe-scandal.html and https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-andrew-and-sarah-ferguson-the-way-they-were/

Susan’s YouTube Citations for this episode –

Windsor Castle Restored: https://youtu.be/VQQOCdXZkA8
Inside The State Rooms Of Windsor Castle With Dan Snow: https://youtu.be/AkPVESvTB4k

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 – Intro and Spoiler Alert
00:02:40 – Rating The Crown S5E04-06
00:09:05 – Contest and Podcast Info
00:12:09 – 64 Second Recap S5E04 “Annus Horribilis”
00:13:28 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E04: Margaret and Peter
00:22:34 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E04: Andrew and Anne
00:29:33 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E04: The Speech and the Queen Mother
00:34:16 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E04: The Fire at Windsor Castle
00:34:16 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E04: The Fire at Windsor Castle
00:41:46 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E04: The Sisters: Margaret and Elizabeth
00:44:33 – History Notes S5E04  “Annus Horribilis”
00:48:30 – S5E05 “The Way Ahead” Info and 64 Second Recap
00:50:10 – Tiny Wheel of Topics S5E05: The Triple C (Charles/Camilla Conversation)
00:59:54 – Part 2 Coming, Contest and Podcast Info!

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