Off With Their Headlines

This week we took a stroll down memory lane and revisited the coronation of the "eldest boy", King Charles III. Amanda provides a timeline of events, Meredith shows how the media is rehashing old stories behind paywalls, and we discuss some of the moments we'd forgotten about (a certain pair of heels worn by Rose Hanbury, the "what qualifies as a tiara" debate, and of course, the memes. We also put the "will she or won't she" around Meghan + the kids attending the coronation with some additional context.New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Like what you hear? Leave us an Apple review! Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are country-hopping in this episode, from news of Pope Francis's passing in Rome, The Wales's Windsor no-show at Easter services, and our first (and hopefully last) convo on all of our Archewell thoughts (timeline included!)New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected] _________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another chatty episode to catch up on all things media, culture, and royals! Everything from royal tours to Katy Perry’s 11 minute trip to space is on the agenda this week. We even catch up with the latest conservative fantasies in Evie Magazine. New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected] _________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meredith and Amanda are joined by bestselling author and journalist Jo Piazza for a juicy deep dive into the trad wife trend, Meghan Markle’s complicated place within it, and the cultural forces shaping how we talk about modern womanhood. We also unpack Meghan’s As Ever brand launch (yes, we both ordered the jam and the flower sprinkles), plus the latest legal moves in Prince Harry’s RAVEC case. A smart, spicy episode you won’t want to miss!Keep up with Jo on IG: @jopiazzaauthor | Pre-order ‘Everyone is Lying to You’ wherever books are sold._______________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meredith and Amanda are joined by guest host Everett - AKA @InRoyalNews - to discuss niche internet fame, signature fragrances, and (of course) the juiciest royal stories that we just can’t stop thinking about. We also discuss the news that Prince Harry has stepped back from his charity, Sentebale, amidst a boardroom battle. For a more in-depth breakdown of that developing story, tune into our Patreon exclusive bonus episode at https://www.patreon.com/c/OffWithTheirHeadlines And be sure to follow @InRoyalNews on TikTok and Instagram!_______________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our very first Mailbag Episode is here! 📨 You sent the questions, and we’ve got the answers. We’re tackling everything from Kate Middleton’s personality (lol yikes) to whether William and Harry could ever reconcile. We also dive into Meghan’s biggest "flaws" (in our opinion!!), address a wild blind item about Princess Charlene of Monaco, and dish on how we handle internet fame—as well as the most memorable fan interactions we’ve had.Want to weigh in on the next Q&A? Join the Off With Their Headlines Patreon as a FREE member to send your questions! You'll also get access to free discussion posts and the mailbag episodes before they hit the free feed. Visit https://patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines to join! _________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected] _________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re yapping about how the media frames women’s issues, from the rise of Evie magazine (founded in 2019 to “empower” women with “traditional” values) to Meghan Markle’s latest pivot—a podcast about female entrepreneurs. Might Meghan’s new project help reclaim the narrative from these regressive takes on womanhood?New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode…dive into how the royals are marking Commonwealth Day 2025—including a playlist from King Charles to spark joy (we have thoughts). Then, the reactions to ‘With Love, Meghan.’ Who’s praising it, who’s panning it, and what does it mean for Meghan’s evolving public image?And we know you were wondering…who are the current front runners to be the next pope? Amanda unpacks the growing buzz around a potential papal conclave this year. Want more? On Patreon, we go deeper into Meghan’s Netflix series—critiquing the critics and discussing her headline-making name change. Join us over there for all the tea._________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Amanda and Meredith are serving up a chatty episode covering all the latest headlines. First, Meghan Markle’s PEOPLE interview and the pre-launch buzz around her new Netflix show—what’s being said, and what’s being left unsaid? Then, the political theater unfolding between the UK and the US—from whispers of a second Trump state visit to the royal embrace of President Zelenskyy after that disastrous Oval Office meeting.And finally, a little fashion tea: Oscars 2025 style moments! The hits, the misses, and the red carpet politics of it all.New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Amanda and Meredith are joined by attorney and internet sensation Reb Masel to break down the latest in both royal and legal absurdity. First up: the wild (and wildly untrue) stories about Prince Harry’s "deportation." Then, the overblown discourse around Meghan Markle’s trademarks for ARO and As Ever—because somehow, filing paperwork is now a scandal?Finally, we shift gears to the legal fights that actually matter—and let Reb break down Trump’s executive orders, as well as the (real) legal experts working to stop them.Find Reb Masel on the Rebuttal Podcast and socials: TikTok | Instagram Connect with the Acacia Center for Justice: https://acaciajustice.org/  | Instagram  _________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re diving deep into the intersection of race and the monarchy with author Sarah Raughley, whose new book The Queen’s Spade explores the life of Queen Victoria’s African goddaughter, Sarah Forbes Bonetta. We discuss the historical realities of race, colonialism, and power—and how they still echo in royal narratives today.Plus, we break down Meghan Markle’s rebrand to “As Ever.” What’s the strategy, and what does it signal for her next chapter? And why does it feel like there’s no room for critical discussion of Meghan without turning to extremes?Get The Queen’s Spade wherever books are sold.Event: Afternoon Tea with Amanda! (April 5, 2025)_________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Royal love stories are the stuff of fairy tales…or are they? This Valentine’s Day, Amanda and Meredith pull back the curtain on royal romances that weren’t as they seemed—from the infamous Wallis Simpson & Edward VIII to Charles & Camilla. Plus, what IS the reason British Princes have such a history of cheating?Whether you're a romantic or a skeptic, this one has it all: scandal, devotion, and most importantly, the truth behind the palace-approved narrative._________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Royals know that every move—whether it’s a birth announcement, a wardrobe choice, or a media strategy—tells a story. But who’s really in control of the narrative?This week, Meredith and Amanda discuss the birth of (and reaction to…) the new baby who is 11th in line to the British throne, tease you with some thoughts on Prince William’s war on “new media,” and break down the Palace’s new approach to the Princess of Wales’ fashion.Plus, how do the 2025 Grammys play into all of this? Let’s just say, whether in Buckingham Palace or Hollywood, image is everything. 🎭✨_________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meredith is moving, Amanda is turning 30, it's a wild week. This episode includes a follow up on NGN's settlement with Prince Harry and if this moment with the media calls for Love Actually's Prime Minister, Hugh Grant, to lay the smackdown while grooving to Jump (For My Love). Then we transition into the politics of fashion; from previous First Ladies to royal women and the women who think they are royalty. (Seriously, does Ivanka think that American Royals' is a historical series?) We wrap it up with the unexpected royal connection with the incoming administration that brings some of our old faves into the mix. Hint: His name rhymes with Park Molland!Enjoy.New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What started out as a laid-back chat quickly became a lengthy discussion of Prince Harry's legal battle against Rupert Murdoch's news empire, NGN. Spoiler alert: there is a conclusion and settlement in that case. If only we had known that when we sat down to record.Topics in this month's coffee talk include royal updates, the attempted TikTok ban, THAT Vanity Fair Article, the winter weather, and ongoing Hollywood lawsuits.Watch Amanda's video essay on royal motherhood_________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art of History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UPDATE: On Tuesday, Jan. 14th 2025 Catherine, The Princess of Wales announced in an IG caption showcasing a surprise visit to Royal Marsden Hospital that she is in remission. In this episode, Meredith and Amanda examine the unprecedented year of royal updates (and speculation) surrounding Catherine, Princess of Wales's health journey. From the initial palace announcement of a “planned abdominal surgery” to the evolving public narrative surrounding her cancer treatment, we break down the palace’s communication strategy, the media’s response, and the public’s reaction. This has been one of the most discussed royal stories in recent memory, and so we're dedicating one of our first episodes of 2025 to unpacking how this narrative unfolded._________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda and Meredith dive into two royal stories that couldn't be more different: Meghan Markle's triumphant return to the screen with her new series, and the controversy surrounding members of the former Greek monarchy attempting to reclaim citizenship in their homeland. From American entrepreneurship to European constitutional drama, we're unpacking what these stories reveal about modern monarchy, how they speak to our ideas of national identity, and what these developments mean for royal media coverage.New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meredith regales Amanda with a retelling of Hallmark’s 2022 masterpiece/future Oscar winner, The Royal Nanny. We’ve got lingering glances, kidnapping plots, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas! You can look forward to more hard-hitting media analysis of this type on the Off With Their Headlines Patreon. There you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the series premiere of Off With Their Headlines! Join Amanda Matta and Meredith Constant as they launch their new show with a deep dive into the most captivating royal moments of 2024. From headline-making family events to behind-the-scenes revelations and tortoises (yes, tortoises), we break down the stories that defined the year—from the monarchy’s point of view, anyway. Also, in our style section, winter pieces we can't get enough of, including these everyday walkable boots Meredith owns in two colors. Plus, what Amanda is wearing for NYE (Meredith will be in jammies) and more.Get ready for expert analysis, fresh perspectives, and a modern take on the institution that continues to captivate the world._________________________________New episodes every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content, early access to our videos and more. Watch video episodes for free (one week later) on YouTube.Questions? Send us a message: [email protected]_________________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube | Art History Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.