Off With Their Headlines

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 aft...

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 le...

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’...

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...

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 appro...

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...

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, an...

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 su...

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...

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...

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,...