Podcast
Off With Their Headlines
Hosted by Amanda Matta and Meredith Constant · EN
Off With Their Headlines! Join media critic Meredith Constant and royal commentator Amanda Matta as they bring a fresh, fearless perspective to modern news & culture. Tune in each week to unpack the latest royal news, dissect media narratives, and break down the most compelling conversations of the moment. Unapologetic, incisive, and razor-sharp.
Fresh episodes air every single week! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content.
Questions? Send us a message: offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com
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The Kennedys, the Windsors, and Terrible Nicknames (ft. Caroline Hallemann)
3d ago01:02:27Tap to summarizeMeredith “Millennial” Constant is BACK, and we are catching up with all things royal: their health struggles, their wedding plans, and their nicknames for one another.We’re also sitting down with author Caroline Hallemann to discuss her new book, The Kennedys and the Windsors, out now wherever you buy books. It’s the glittering story of two iconic families whose lives, ambitions, and respective reigns have mirrored each other in surprising ways. ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Royal Romance and a King-Sized Collection of Takes (ft. Sarah Wendell)
1w ago01:58:34Tap to summarizeAmanda is joined by guest host Sarah Wendell, co-founder of the blog Smart Bitches, Trashy Books and host of the podcast Smart Podcast, Trashy Books. In this supersized Friday News Dump, we’ll muse over topics ranging from royal romance tropes to royal health complications perhaps being used as shields against negative coverage.We’ll also break down comments made by royal in-law Mike Tindall about Prince Harry, comments made by the Princess of Wales about Bob the Builder, and comments made by Prince William about (gasp!) scones.Find Sarah at https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/ or @smartbitches on IG. Sarah is also the author of novella Lighting the Flames and the book Everything I Know About Love, I Learned from Romance Novels, and is the co-author of Beyond Heaving Bosoms: the Smart Bitches’ Guide to Romance Novels. Sarah’s royal romance recs: Red White and Royal Blue - Casey McQuistonFalling Hard for the Royal Guard - Megan Clawson (lives inside Tower of London)The Royal We and/or The Heir Affair - Jessica Morgan, Heather CocksRoyals - Rachel Hawkins Her Royal Highness - Rachel HawkinsCheeky Royal - Nana MaloneA Princess in Theory - Alyssa ColeRoyal Holiday - Jasmine Guillory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Spring 2026 Mailbag
1w ago00:38:25Tap to summarizeWhat would we advise royals in crisis as their PR experts? What does a "global statesman" actually look like? And WHAT is going to happen with Harry and Meghan's titles? It's that time again - time to answer your most burning questions! Thanks for some incredible submissions this time around.Plus, for the first time, we've reserved the spiciest and like, the funnest! answers for "below the fold" (AKA behind the Patreon paywall). ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Slim Pickins and The Windsor Affair (ft. Melanie Benjamin)
2w ago00:43:07Tap to summarizeA brief Friday News Dump for your feeds - despite the bare bones state of royal news today! Plus, Amanda and Meredith sit down with historical fiction author Melanie Benjamin to discuss her new novel, THE WINDSOR AFFAIR. It's a juicy retelling of the legendary feud between Wallis Simpson and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, the Queen Mother, out June 2nd, 2026. Pre-order wherever you buy books!Melanie is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels THE SWANS OF FIFTH AVENUE and THE AVIATOR'S WIFE, as well as the national bestseller ALICE I HAVE BEEN, and THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MRS. TOM THUMB, THE GIRLS IN THE PICTURE, MISTRESS OF THE RITZ , THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD and CALIFORNIA GOLDEN. You can follow along with her at https://melaniebenjamin.substack.com/She also recommends readers check out The Original by Priya Parmar, My Lottery Dream Home on HGTV, videos of baby goats, and T+C Magazine's Book recs: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/best-books-to-read/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →One Normal Human Man vs. Royal Drama (ft. SHANE)
2w ago01:06:00Tap to summarizeWhat if we covered royal news with the baseline knowledge of…an average American? In an OWTH first, we are welcoming a guest host with approximately zero royal knowledge under his belt: Shane! Amanda’s husband lends his expertise to the week’s royal news stories, including reports about Prince William selling parts of the Duchy of Cornwall; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in Geneva with the W.H.O.; and some surprisingly underperforming royal protection officers.Plus, can Shane Solve Royal Drama? We’ll put him to the test to resolve some of the monarchy’s most talked-about scandals in the last few years!______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →05.15.2026 Friday News Dump
3w ago00:43:40Tap to summarizeKate's Italian trip and the fashion, State Opening of Parliament Chat, and Prince Harry's op-ed in the New Statesman - what else could you ask for in one episode! ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Too Piccola for Palace Drama
3w ago01:00:48Tap to summarizeThis week, we ask an important question: is the royal family simply… too little, too piccola for all this drama?We break down Princess Kate’s upcoming trip to Italy and what it could signal about her return to a more international royal role after a disrupted year. From there, we discuss the royal family’s tributes to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday and whether Prince William’s Earthshot ambitions worked their way into his.We also unpack fresh reports about William’s temper resurfacing in the press, a truly eyebrow-raising story suggesting Queen Camilla and William have united against the Yorks, and a surprising claim that last week's attack on Andrew MBW has implications for Prince Harry's security.Then it’s on to lighter fare: garden party fashion and...what may happen with the King’s possible postponed Speech from the Throne as Keir Starmer faces growing opposition within his own party. (We tried!)Grab a Pimms or an espresso martini and join us for this week’s royal roundup!______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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05.08.26 Friday News Dump ft. Fortesa Latifi
4w ago00:54:58Tap to summarizeFortesa Latifi is an LA-based journalist and the author of “Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online.” Find it wherever books are sold, and keep up with Fortesa at https://www.fortesalatifi.com/ ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube______________________________Chani Nicholas is giving our listeners 30–day all access passes to the CHANI app to further explore astrology and themselves! Use the code HEADLINES30. New users can get a 30-day free trial on the iOS CHANI App - visit https://www.chani.com/app to download! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Royal News Ripe for the Picking
May 600:51:40Tap to summarizeWith King Charles’ U.S. visit complete, we are revisiting some of the other royal stories out there this past week. We have a new “star” (not secret weapon!) of the British Royal Family, a Royal baby announcement, coverage of Prince William’s taxes (and what’s missing from the conversation). Plus, a Meghan spotting in the Windy City, the official color of Ascot, and no, they steered clear of white (cough Pantone Cloud Dancer cough) and more! ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.comChani Nicholas is giving our listeners 30–day all access passes to the CHANI app to further explore astrology and themselves! Use the code HEADLINES30. New users can get a 30-day free trial on the iOS CHANI App - visit https://www.chani.com/app to download!______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →5.01.26 Friday News Dump (ft. Chani Nicholas!)
May 100:45:17Tap to summarizeIt’s a very special Friday News Dump - not only are Amanda and Meredith debriefing the royal visit to the US (which is finally over), we’re also joined by the exquisite Chani Nicholas to break down some astrology content recently reshared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex! Chani Nicholas is a New York Times best-selling author and astrologer with a community of over one million monthly readers at chani.com. She has been a counseling astrologer for more than 20 years, guiding people to discover and live out their life’s purpose through understanding their birth chart. She has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and multiple Netflix series.TY CHANI !!!!! She’s giving our listeners 30–day all access passes to the CHANI app to further explore astrology and themselves! Use the code HEADLINES30. New users can get a 30-day free trial on the iOS CHANI App - visit https://www.chani.com/app to download!______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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