4abad398-09bc-5749-9bdf-ba976dd53cd8Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:36:07 +0000Captivate.fmPaginated Mediahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/afba1ccd-215d-47a3-8722-d0b69c02ab84/1iy-ewu-wtbj0u9sjtkj6e7c.jpgPaginated MediaPaginated MediaSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic are three American peasants who know nothing of royal life, but through weekly recaps of the critically acclaimed Netflix series The Crown maybe, just maybe, they might pick up a thing or two. It also bears mentioning that these plebs have no intention of digging any deeper into the history of the monarchy than what The Crown portrays, so no spoilers or fact checking please. This is an unofficial, unaffiliated podcast, and all views and opinions represented are the hosts' own. Follow: @crownaroundpod on Twitterhttps://paginatedmedia.com/show/crowningaround/trueepisodicnopodcastEpisode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) RecapWhile waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, or a pseudo-thriller? Why not all three! Plus, Ivan shares which movie has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score that he still enjoyed.

]]>While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, or a pseudo-thriller? Why not all three! Plus, Ivan shares which movie has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score that he still enjoyed.

]]>9abbae95-139f-4354-8eee-4e13d926514aTue, 01 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -050046:37truefull5115115Paginated MediaEpisode 118: How I Met Your Father 212 Not a Mama Mia Recap - The Outfit RepeatersMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 212: Not a Mama Mia, which premiered on May 23, 2023. Has the show finally found its groove? And what are the odds that three people from the first Lollapalooza all end up in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, will Taylor return?

]]>Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 212: Not a Mama Mia, which premiered on May 23, 2023. Has the show finally found its groove? And what are the odds that three people from the first Lollapalooza all end up in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, will Taylor return?

]]>68db2192-0ac3-4055-a8e4-15f15917e969Fri, 26 May 2023 03:00:00 -050047:33truebonusPaginated MediaEpisode 108: How I Met Your Father 201 Cool and Chill Recap - The Outfit RepeatersMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Your Father?

]]>Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Your Father?

]]>17fa7e7f-e7b0-4e43-bf4b-eee93bf6a181Fri, 27 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -050049:27truebonusMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Your Father?Paginated MediaEpisode 61: The Crown Season 5, Episode 10 Decommissioned RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 10: Decommissioned, and to look back at Season 5 as a whole. Then, they look ahead to Season 6 and make predictions about what's likely to come. Plus, which American Idol winner would Carlyn have voted for?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 10: Decommissioned, and to look back at Season 5 as a whole. Then, they look ahead to Season 6 and make predictions about what's likely to come. Plus, which American Idol winner would Carlyn have voted for?

]]>6e3b8262-1cfb-4e7f-b361-b1f690fc100cThu, 19 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -050055:19truefull5105105Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 10: Decommissioned, and to look back at Season 5 as a whole. Then, they look ahead to Season 6 and make predictions about what's likely to come. Plus, which American Idol winner would Carlyn have voted for?Paginated MediaEpisode 60: The Crown Season 5, Episode 9 Couple 31 RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 9: Couple 31. Ivan shares the secret to making a great omelet, while Carlyn again questions why The Crown refuses to introduce Darren to us. Plus, what did Diana do to make Ivan so angry?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 9: Couple 31. Ivan shares the secret to making a great omelet, while Carlyn again questions why The Crown refuses to introduce Darren to us. Plus, what did Diana do to make Ivan so angry?

]]>4df19fc9-76c8-4c0f-b208-44856330a02bThu, 12 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -050048:13truefull59595Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 9: Couple 31. Ivan shares the secret to making a great omelet, while Carlyn again questions why The Crown refuses to introduce Darren to us. Plus, what did Diana do to make Ivan so angry?Paginated MediaEpisode 59: The Crown Season 5, Episode 8 Gunpowder RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 8: Gunpowder. Ivan has a new favorite character, and Sam is still not a fan of Martin Bashir. Plus, the three of them try to gauge what level of involvement Queen Elizabeth and John Birt would have had in the conception of Mr. Bean.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 8: Gunpowder. Ivan has a new favorite character, and Sam is still not a fan of Martin Bashir. Plus, the three of them try to gauge what level of involvement Queen Elizabeth and John Birt would have had in the conception of Mr. Bean.

]]>227037d6-632a-46f7-9638-5e0d365c9642Thu, 05 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -050047:02truefull58585Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 8: Gunpowder. Ivan has a new favorite character, and Sam is still not a fan of Martin Bashir. Plus, the three of them try to gauge what level of involvement Queen Elizabeth and John Birt would have had in the conception of Mr. Bean.Paginated MediaEpisode 58: The Crown Season 5, Episode 7 No Woman's Land RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 7: No Woman's Land. Carlyn shares some of her favorite vending machine snacks and tries to explain how California's Lemon Law works. Plus, was Apollo 13 really the best choice for Diana and Dr. Khan?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 7: No Woman's Land. Carlyn shares some of her favorite vending machine snacks and tries to explain how California's Lemon Law works. Plus, was Apollo 13 really the best choice for Diana and Dr. Khan?

]]>90f4a527-5d6b-43c4-a103-2baf98d5024dThu, 29 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -050046:45truefull57575Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 7: No Woman's Land. Carlyn shares some of her favorite vending machine snacks and tries to explain how California's Lemon Law works. Plus, was Apollo 13 really the best choice for Diana and Dr. Khan?Paginated MediaEpisode 57: The Crown Season 5, Episode 6 Ipatiev House RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 6: Ipatiev House, and come away with more questions than answers. Where is this Elizabeth and Philip disconnect coming from? Who else did Philip convince to be in his companionship gang? And why does King George V have a parrot? The world may never know...

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 6: Ipatiev House, and come away with more questions than answers. Where is this Elizabeth and Philip disconnect coming from? Who else did Philip convince to be in his companionship gang? And why does King George V have a parrot? The world may never know...

]]>91751312-b60b-4041-93b9-e9a3ebab0deaThu, 22 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -050043:18truefull56565Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 6: Ipatiev House, and come away with more questions than answers. Where is this Elizabeth and Philip disconnect coming from? Who else did Philip convince to be in his companionship gang? And why does King George V have a parrot? The world may never know...Paginated MediaEpisode 56: The Crown Season 5, Episode 5 The Way Ahead RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 5: The Way Ahead, which might just be the kinkiest episode of The Crown yet. Together, they break down why Charles doesn't get Camilla a cell phone, does the revenge dress scene make sense, and if this is the best version of Anne we've gotten so far. Plus, why is Carlyn stroking her microphone?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 5: The Way Ahead, which might just be the kinkiest episode of The Crown yet. Together, they break down why Charles doesn't get Camilla a cell phone, does the revenge dress scene make sense, and if this is the best version of Anne we've gotten so far. Plus, why is Carlyn stroking her microphone?

]]>79087f7e-53a7-4d5e-b4fb-fb3beedc3d75Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -050050:27truefull55555Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 5: The Way Ahead, which might just be the kinkiest episode of The Crown yet. Together, they break down why Charles doesn't get Camilla a cell phone, does the revenge dress scene make sense, and if this is the best version of Anne we've gotten so far. Plus, why is Carlyn stroking her microphone?Paginated MediaEpisode 55: The Crown Season 5, Episode 4 Annus Horribilus RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 4: Annus Horribilus. Was 1992 actually a horrible year? And do these flashbacks to Claire Foy and Vanessa Kirby work? Plus, how is this episode of The Crown similar to Grey's Anatomy?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 4: Annus Horribilus. Was 1992 actually a horrible year? And do these flashbacks to Claire Foy and Vanessa Kirby work? Plus, how is this episode of The Crown similar to Grey's Anatomy?

]]>fde99beb-353e-4a47-b166-8b2a8d7d8fb0Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -050046:55truefull54545Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 4: Annus Horribilus. Was 1992 actually a horrible year? And do these flashbacks to Claire Foy and Vanessa Kirby work? Plus, how is this episode of The Crown similar to Grey's Anatomy?Paginated MediaEpisode 54: The Crown Season 5, Episode 3 Mou Mou RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 3: Mou Mou. Ivan's cameo prediction is proven false once again by some surprising but familiar faces. Also, serious question, do they now need to check out Chariots of Fire?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 3: Mou Mou. Ivan's cameo prediction is proven false once again by some surprising but familiar faces. Also, serious question, do they now need to check out Chariots of Fire?

]]>75f3e8f7-9d59-4b2d-99b7-9f05f00bca9bThu, 01 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -050045:01truefull53535Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 3: Mou Mou. Ivan's cameo prediction is proven false once again by some surprising but familiar faces. Also, serious question, do they now need to check out Chariots of Fire?Paginated MediaEpisode 53: The Crown Season 5, Episode 2 The System RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 2: The System, and largely feel a disappointing sense of deja vu along the way. Should this episode actually have been the Season 4 finale? Was there a conspiracy or not? Plus, a familiar face from the King Charles III movie.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 2: The System, and largely feel a disappointing sense of deja vu along the way. Should this episode actually have been the Season 4 finale? Was there a conspiracy or not? Plus, a familiar face from the King Charles III movie.

]]>b481a64d-0410-4278-905e-7811a7cbbde4Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -050041:47truefull52525Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 2: The System, and largely feel a disappointing sense of deja vu along the way. Should this episode actually have been the Season 4 finale? Was there a conspiracy or not? Plus, a familiar face from the King Charles III movie.Paginated MediaEpisode 52: The Crown Season 5, Episode 1 Queen Victoria Syndrome RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome, along the way, providing their first impressions of the new cast and breaking down the transition from Season 4 into Season 5. Plus, Ivan provides his HMS Britannia expertise once again.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome, along the way, providing their first impressions of the new cast and breaking down the transition from Season 4 into Season 5. Plus, Ivan provides his HMS Britannia expertise once again.

]]>821fed60-980e-4af5-8d5c-6bcb5a0750b1Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -050048:22truefull51515Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome, along the way, providing their first impressions of the new cast and breaking down the transition from Season 4 into Season 5. Plus, Ivan provides his HMS Britannia expertise once again.Paginated MediaEpisode 51: King Charles III (2017) RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the 2017 BBC film King Charles III, which later aired on PBS as a Masterpiece. Everything is strange, from the blank verse to the breaking of the fourth wall to the random POV shift from Charles to Kate Middleton, making this a fascinating film to dissect. Plus, it features a familiar face from The Crown Season 4.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the 2017 BBC film King Charles III, which later aired on PBS as a Masterpiece. Everything is strange, from the blank verse to the breaking of the fourth wall to the random POV shift from Charles to Kate Middleton, making this a fascinating film to dissect. Plus, it features a familiar face from The Crown Season 4.

]]>29a46d6a-0151-4b7f-88f7-405395d53e89Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -050053:26truefull4114114Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the 2017 BBC film King Charles III, which later aired on PBS as a Masterpiece. Everything is strange, from the blank verse to the breaking of the fourth wall to the random POV shift from Charles to Kate Middleton, making this a fascinating film to dissect. Plus, it features a familiar face from The Crown Season 4.Paginated MediaEpisode 50: The Crown Season 4, Episode 10 War RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 10: War. This may have been the most fan-fictiony episode of The Crown yet, but there is something captivating about watching Elizabeth just go off on Charles. Plus, looking back, Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan each share which episode of Season 4 was their favorite, and look ahead to Season 5.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 10: War. This may have been the most fan-fictiony episode of The Crown yet, but there is something captivating about watching Elizabeth just go off on Charles. Plus, looking back, Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan each share which episode of Season 4 was their favorite, and look ahead to Season 5.

]]>ac8bea5c-ec61-49ac-bf87-2832e9969561Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -050001:00:33truefull4104104Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 10: War. This may have been the most fan-fictiony episode of The Crown yet, but there is something captivating about watching Elizabeth just go off on Charles. Plus, looking back, Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan each share which episode of Season 4 was their favorite, and look ahead to Season 5.Paginated MediaEpisode 49: The Crown Season 4, Episode 9 Avalanche RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 9: Avalanche. How long is too long for a standing ovation? And are Charles and Diana just bad at giving gifts? Plus, breaking down Liz discovering Billy Jo-el.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 9: Avalanche. How long is too long for a standing ovation? And are Charles and Diana just bad at giving gifts? Plus, breaking down Liz discovering Billy Jo-el.

]]>1b46178d-616c-4186-bd17-e11c7d211f6bThu, 27 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -050048:04truefull49494Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 9: Avalanche. How long is too long for a standing ovation? And are Charles and Diana just bad at giving gifts? Plus, breaking down Liz discovering Billy Jo-el.Paginated MediaEpisode 48: The Crown Season 4, Episode 8 48:1 RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 8: 48:1. Is it the best episode of Season 4 so far? Sam thinks so, but Ivan isn't convinced. Plus, did Edward just serve us this line of the season? Ouch.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 8: 48:1. Is it the best episode of Season 4 so far? Sam thinks so, but Ivan isn't convinced. Plus, did Edward just serve us this line of the season? Ouch.

]]>9792f48b-9d7f-4319-8b49-dd13cabd59baThu, 20 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -050054:48truefull48484Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 8: 48:1. Is it the best episode of Season 4 so far? Sam thinks so, but Ivan isn't convinced. Plus, did Edward just serve us this line of the season?Paginated MediaEpisode 47: The Crown Season 4, Episode 7 The Hereditary Principle RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 7: The Hereditary Principle. Ivan recaps highlights from his recent trip to London, which included a tour of Buckingham Palace and an audio tour of Westminster Abbey narrated by (not Sir) Jeremy Irons. Plus, Carlyn's dentist is fancier than yours.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 7: The Hereditary Principle. Ivan recaps highlights from his recent trip to London, which included a tour of Buckingham Palace and an audio tour of Westminster Abbey narrated by (not Sir) Jeremy Irons. Plus, Carlyn's dentist is fancier than yours.

]]>bfb10518-2dd7-4cfb-9157-f0501806e445Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -050046:06truefull47474Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 7: The Hereditary Principle. Ivan recaps highlights from his recent trip to London, which included a tour of Buckingham Palace and an audio tour of Westminster Abbey narrated by (not Sir) Jeremy Irons. Plus, Carlyn's dentist is fancier than yours.Paginated MediaEpisode 46: The Crown Season 4, Episode 6 Terra Nullius RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 6: Terra Nullius. Together, they try to determine which Olivia Rodrigo song best encapsulates the episode, and Carlyn shares the circumstances which led to her knowledge of Ayers Rock.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 6: Terra Nullius. Together, they try to determine which Olivia Rodrigo song best encapsulates the episode, and Carlyn shares the circumstances which led to her knowledge of Ayers Rock.

]]>4c4809c0-279b-48b7-b012-2eae00bacbbaThu, 06 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -050055:51truefull46464Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 6: Terra Nullius. Together, they try to determine which Olivia Rodrigo song best encapsulates the episode, and Carlyn shares the circumstances which led to her knowledge of Ayers Rock.Paginated MediaEpisode 45: The Crown Season 4, Episode 5 Fagan RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 5: Fagan. It's a fairly straightforward episode, but there's plenty of room for some detours about electric toothbrushes, floorplan logistics, and superhuman fight moves. Plus, Ivan recounts the times he's contacted his local representatives.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 5: Fagan. It's a fairly straightforward episode, but there's plenty of room for some detours about electric toothbrushes, floorplan logistics, and superhuman fight moves. Plus, Ivan recounts the times he's contacted his local representatives.

]]>b9e9a7f4-2c20-4485-93f3-b4651d7ebc1aThu, 29 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -050047:33truefull45454Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 5: Fagan. It's a fairly straightforward episode, but there's plenty of room for some detours about electric toothbrushes, floorplan logistics, and superhuman fight moves. Plus, Ivan recounts the times he's contacted his local representatives.Paginated MediaEpisode 44: The Crown Season 4, Episode 4 Favourites RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 4: Favourites. It's the first Queen Elizabeth focused episode of Season 4, and she has definitely been missed. Somehow, though, it's the second time this season someone has just decided to recite a poem at her...

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 4: Favourites. It's the first Queen Elizabeth focused episode of Season 4, and she has definitely been missed. Somehow, though, it's the second time this season someone has just decided to recite a poem at her...

]]>6a37db91-9717-47e7-b65b-e5f295f381cbThu, 22 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -050049:52truefull44444Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 4: Favourites. It's the first Queen Elizabeth focused episode of Season 4, and she has definitely been missed. Somehow, though, it's the second time this season someone has just decided to recite a poem at her...Paginated MediaEpisode 43: The Crown Season 4, Episode 3 Fairytale RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 3: Fairytale, along the way discovering the origin of smoothies, reliving positive chain restaurant memories, and trying to figure out the Adeane family tree.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 3: Fairytale, along the way discovering the origin of smoothies, reliving positive chain restaurant memories, and trying to figure out the Adeane family tree.

]]>ccd02f67-d695-4f69-980e-740ad8ce7f3cThu, 15 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -050056:36truefull43434Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 3: Fairytale, along the way discovering the origin of smoothies, reliving positive chain restaurant memories, and trying to figure out the Adeane family tree.Paginated MediaEpisode 42: The Crown Season 4, Episode 2 The Balmoral Test RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 2: The Balmoral Test, in the process breaking down how they think they would fair at it. There's no protocol sheet for this podcast, so everything is fair game. Ivan laughably attempts once again to cancel the Kinky Crown Award.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 2: The Balmoral Test, in the process breaking down how they think they would fair at it. There's no protocol sheet for this podcast, so everything is fair game. Ivan laughably attempts once again to cancel the Kinky Crown Award.

]]>e82b64d8-ead4-4ece-a4ae-39dbfe57b991Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -050047:54truefull42424Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 2: The Balmoral Test, in the process breaking down how they think they would fair at it. There's no protocol sheet for this podcast, so everything is fair game. Ivan laughably attempts once again to cancel the Kinky Crown Award.Paginated MediaEpisode 41: The Crown Season 4, Episode 1 Gold Stick RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 1: Gold Stick, in the process answering the very important question: would you rather find a nickel on the ground, or have your local hunter-rider team win a championship?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 1: Gold Stick, in the process answering the very important question: would you rather find a nickel on the ground, or have your local hunter-rider team win a championship?

]]>f92c00b3-0a25-4417-a3e9-d141640b7f7eThu, 01 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -050049:33truefull41414Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 1: Gold Stick, in the process answering the very important question: would you rather find a nickel on the ground, or have your local hunter-rider team win a championship?Paginated MediaEpisode 40: Whatever Love Means (2005) RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the 2005 film Whatever Love Means to try and get a deeper understanding of Charles' and Camilla's relationship, and about love in general. It turns out, love means giving yourselves couply nicknames based on old radio shows, getting married to other people, and watching your significant other fish. Who knew?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the 2005 film Whatever Love Means to try and get a deeper understanding of Charles' and Camilla's relationship, and about love in general. It turns out, love means giving yourselves couply nicknames based on old radio shows, getting married to other people, and watching your significant other fish. Who knew?

]]>203e97d8-2674-4f75-88ac-e10a6cc51f14Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -050050:01truefull3133133Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the 2005 film Whatever Love Means to try and get a deeper understanding of Charles' and Camilla's relationship, and about love in general. It turns out, love means giving yourselves couply nicknames based on old radio shows, getting married to other people, and watching your significant other fish. Who knew?Paginated MediaEpisode 39: Elizabeth I - Part One (2005) RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, attempt to supplement their experience watching The Other Boleyn Girl by watching the first half of the two-part mini-series Elizabeth I starring Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, and Hugh Dancy, directed by Tom Hooper. They quickly learn that someone in the prosthetics department must have also been in charge of the financial department, and struggle to contextualize how this 2005 mini-series fits into the filmography of its stars. A vote is held on whether to watch Part Two.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, attempt to supplement their experience watching The Other Boleyn Girl by watching the first half of the two-part mini-series Elizabeth I starring Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, and Hugh Dancy, directed by Tom Hooper. They quickly learn that someone in the prosthetics department must have also been in charge of the financial department, and struggle to contextualize how this 2005 mini-series fits into the filmography of its stars. A vote is held on whether to watch Part Two.

]]>6533b343-2fd9-49d1-94a1-8c2ebb7f53feThu, 19 May 2022 03:00:00 -050051:54truefull3123123Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, attempt to supplement their experience watching The Other Boleyn Girl by watching the first half of the two-part mini-series Elizabeth I starring Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, and Hugh Dancy, directed by Tom Hooper. They quickly learn that someone in the prosthetics department must have also been in charge of the financial department, and struggle to contextualize how this 2005 mini-series fits into the filmography of its stars. A vote is held on whether to watch Part Two.Paginated MediaEpisode 38: The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) RecapWe're between seasons, which means it's time once again for some supplemental content! This time, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, go farther back in royal history than they've ever gone before as they talk about The Other Boleyn Girl. The star power in this movie is overpowering, but where was Andrew Garfield? And also, who even is the other Boleyn girl anyway? And why does everyone have the same name?

]]>We're between seasons, which means it's time once again for some supplemental content! This time, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, go farther back in royal history than they've ever gone before as they talk about The Other Boleyn Girl. The star power in this movie is overpowering, but where was Andrew Garfield? And also, who even is the other Boleyn girl anyway? And why does everyone have the same name?

]]>21ffb49a-6bfa-441f-aa20-151b32d93d56Thu, 05 May 2022 03:00:00 -050057:09truefull3113113We're between seasons, which means it's time once again for some supplemental content! This time, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, go farther back in royal history than they've ever gone before as they talk about The Other Boleyn Girl. The star power in this movie is overpowering, but where was Andrew Garfield? And also, who even is the other Boleyn girl anyway? And why does everyone have the same name?Paginated MediaEpisode 37: The Crown Season 3, Episode 10 Cri de Coeur RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, convene on the Queen's birthday to recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 10: Cri de Coeur. After breaking down Helena Bonham Carter's For Your Consideration episode, they take a step back and evaluate Season 3 of The Crown overall. Is it possible that the third season neglected Elizabeth?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, convene on the Queen's birthday to recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 10: Cri de Coeur. After breaking down Helena Bonham Carter's For Your Consideration episode, they take a step back and evaluate Season 3 of The Crown overall. Is it possible that the third season neglected Elizabeth?

]]>6db78c61-c1d9-4e58-9282-8df1a5b71e1eThu, 21 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -050057:06truefull3103103Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, convene on the Queen's birthday to recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 10: Cri de Coeur. After breaking down Helena Bonham Carter's For Your Consideration episode, they take a step back and evaluate Season 3 of The Crown overall. Is it possible that the third season neglected Elizabeth?Paginated MediaEpisode 36: The Crown Season 3, Episode 9 Imbroglio RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 9: Imbroglio. Together, they break down a packed episode that includes a classic royal scheme, a princess taking after her father, and the return of Wallis Simpson. Plus. Ivan shares highlights from his trip to Scotland.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 9: Imbroglio. Together, they break down a packed episode that includes a classic royal scheme, a princess taking after her father, and the return of Wallis Simpson. Plus. Ivan shares highlights from his trip to Scotland.

]]>03447710-b710-4d2e-a914-8ff17557a25fThu, 14 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -050057:17truefull39393Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 9: Imbroglio. Together, they break down a packed episode that includes a classic royal scheme, a princess taking after her father, and the return of Wallis Simpson. Plus. Ivan shares highlights from his trip to Scotland.Paginated MediaEpisode 35: The Crown Season 3, Episode 8 Dangling Man RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 8: Dangling Man. Together, they mourn some on and off-screen losses of some favorite (and least favorite) characters, and they analyze the Charles/Camilla/Anne/Andrew quadruple situation that is happening. Plus, can you date someone with a similar name as you?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 8: Dangling Man. Together, they mourn some on and off-screen losses of some favorite (and least favorite) characters, and they analyze the Charles/Camilla/Anne/Andrew quadruple situation that is happening. Plus, can you date someone with a similar name as you?

]]>8f4ced06-fab8-4357-b99a-e0e62c4c1f9fThu, 07 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -050046:45truefull38383Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 8: Dangling Man. Together, they mourn some on and off-screen losses of some favorite (and least favorite) characters, and they analyze the Charles/Camilla/Anne/Andrew quadruple situation that is happening. Plus, can you date someone with a similar name as you?Paginated MediaEpisode 34: The Crown Season 3, Episode 7 Moondust RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 7: Moondust. Together, they watch The Crown's depiction of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and the other one landing on the moon, and decide there's no way that Neil Armstrong came up with his famous line on his own. Also, what's up with Philip's polo cage?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 7: Moondust. Together, they watch The Crown's depiction of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and the other one landing on the moon, and decide there's no way that Neil Armstrong came up with his famous line on his own. Also, what's up with Philip's polo cage?

]]>48712f2f-eb66-42b3-a2c6-f6f1c25b8abaThu, 31 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -050050:44truefull37373Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 7: Moondust. Together, they watch The Crown's depiction of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and the other one landing on the moon, and decide there's no way that Neil Armstrong came up with his famous line on his own. Also, what's up with Philip's polo cage?Paginated MediaEpisode 33: The Crown Season 3, Episode 6 Tywysog Cymru RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 6: Tywysog Cymru. They finally meet Josh O'Connor's Charles and fail to learn basic Welsh. Plus, a comparison of university libraries.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 6: Tywysog Cymru. They finally meet Josh O'Connor's Charles and fail to learn basic Welsh. Plus, a comparison of university libraries.

]]>db583978-d031-4126-a209-eae2c3d052feThu, 24 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -050055:51truefull36363Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 6: Tywysog Cymru. They finally meet Josh O'Connor's Charles and fail to learn basic Welsh. Plus, a comparison of university libraries.Paginated MediaEpisode 32: The Crown Season 3, Episode 5 Coup RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 5: Coup. Dickie and Porchey both return, having aged dramatically differently. Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan attempt to learn "Horse Science."

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 5: Coup. Dickie and Porchey both return, having aged dramatically differently. Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan attempt to learn "Horse Science."

]]>e7f1235b-213c-44e7-aa1d-5e42b83608f2Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -050053:08truefull35353Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 5: Coup. Dickie and Porchey both return, having aged dramatically differently. Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan attempt to learn "Horse Science."Paginated MediaEpisode 31: The Crown Season 3, Episode 4 Bubbikins RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 4: Bubbikins. Ivan begins the episode skeptical of the newsroom depiction based upon his own experience in a newsroom some years ago, and tries to turn that energy into discontinuing the Kinky Crown Award. Will he succeed?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 4: Bubbikins. Ivan begins the episode skeptical of the newsroom depiction based upon his own experience in a newsroom some years ago, and tries to turn that energy into discontinuing the Kinky Crown Award. Will he succeed?

]]>7a6f65c5-eb50-48e6-84b4-4425126a8477Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -050054:49truefull34343Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 4: Bubbikins. Ivan begins the episode skeptical of the newsroom depiction based upon his own experience in a newsroom some years ago, and tries to turn that energy into discontinuing the Kinky Crown Award. Will he succeed?Paginated MediaEpisode 30: The Crown Season 3, Episode 3 Aberfan RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 3: Aberfan, which, according to the people on IMDb, is the best episode of television that The Crown has to offer. Unfortunately, it's such a downer that there may or may not be tangents involving grocery stores and aliens to try and lighten the mood.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 3: Aberfan, which, according to the people on IMDb, is the best episode of television that The Crown has to offer. Unfortunately, it's such a downer that there may or may not be tangents involving grocery stores and aliens to try and lighten the mood.

]]>ebdb08a1-acb2-4892-8060-e9389f0deb1eThu, 03 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -050046:34truefull33333Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 3: Aberfan, which, according to the people on IMDb, is the best episode of television that The Crown has to offer. Unfortunately, it's such a downer that there may or may not be tangents involving grocery stores and aliens to try and lighten the mood.Paginated MediaEpisode 29: The Crown Season 3, Episode 2 Margaretology RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 2: Margaretology. They start off optimistic that that since this episode takes place in the United States, they might be a little more knowledgeable about what's going on. That optimism quickly fades.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 2: Margaretology. They start off optimistic that that since this episode takes place in the United States, they might be a little more knowledgeable about what's going on. That optimism quickly fades.

]]>f77b97ab-2834-46e4-b54f-d767f5ac3278Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -050055:28truefull32323Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 2: Margaretology. They start off optimistic that that since this episode takes place in the United States, they might be a little more knowledgeable about what's going on. That optimism quickly fades.Paginated MediaEpisode 28: The Crown Season 3, Episode 1 Olding RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 1: Olding, and in the process meet a brand new cast of characters including Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, and Helena Bonham Carter. Oh, and Winston is back, too. Plus, a surprise Crown cameo from a former Kinky Crown Award winner!

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 1: Olding, and in the process meet a brand new cast of characters including Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, and Helena Bonham Carter. Oh, and Winston is back, too. Plus, a surprise Crown cameo from a former Kinky Crown Award winner!

]]>d50a844b-e478-4694-980a-570d0fb9d7ebThu, 17 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -050047:17truefull31313Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 1: Olding, and in the process meet a brand new cast of characters including Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, and Helena Bonham Carter. Oh, and Winston is back, too. Plus, a surprise Crown cameo from a former Kinky Crown Award winner!Paginated MediaEpisode 27: Spencer (2021) RecapHappy Christmas everyone! Grab your KFC, your orange juice, and your headphones for a special holiday edition of Crowning Around! In this episode, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2021 biopic Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, with Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, and Sean Harris. And if you choose to not listen, may the ghost of Anne Boleyn force you to eat a pearl necklace and then push you down the stairs of your childhood home! Okay, maybe that's a bit extreme... maybe she'll just sew your curtains shut...

]]>Happy Christmas everyone! Grab your KFC, your orange juice, and your headphones for a special holiday edition of Crowning Around! In this episode, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2021 biopic Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, with Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, and Sean Harris. And if you choose to not listen, may the ghost of Anne Boleyn force you to eat a pearl necklace and then push you down the stairs of your childhood home! Okay, maybe that's a bit extreme... maybe she'll just sew your curtains shut...

]]>fc520890-5d41-44a3-b910-1ee206269d00Sat, 25 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -050050:13truefull2132132Happy Christmas everyone! Grab your KFC, your orange juice, and your headphones for a special holiday edition of Crowning Around! In this episode, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2021 biopic Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, with Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, and Sean Harris. And if you choose to not listen, may the ghost of Anne Boleyn force you to eat a pearl necklace and then push you down the stairs of your childhood home! Okay, maybe that's a bit extreme... maybe she'll just sew your curtains shut...Paginated MediaEpisode 26: The Queen's Sister (2005) RecapGod save...the Queen's sister? In this episode, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2005 Channel 4 made-for-tv film The Queen's Sister, a film all about the life and times of Princess Margaret. In a movie from which Queen Elizabeth is largely absent, a perpetually old Philip steps in to shit all over Margaret's life, eventually driving her all the way to a 1970s commune. You have no idea the lengths to which we went to track this movie down. If at any point this podcast becomes overwhelming, just do your favorite animal noise and we can take a break.

]]>God save...the Queen's sister? In this episode, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2005 Channel 4 made-for-tv film The Queen's Sister, a film all about the life and times of Princess Margaret. In a movie from which Queen Elizabeth is largely absent, a perpetually old Philip steps in to shit all over Margaret's life, eventually driving her all the way to a 1970s commune. You have no idea the lengths to which we went to track this movie down. If at any point this podcast becomes overwhelming, just do your favorite animal noise and we can take a break.

]]>15bff32d-e7df-4063-ba4d-078ba17ea7beThu, 23 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -050048:14truefull2122122God save...the Queen's sister? In this episode, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2005 Channel 4 made-for-tv film The Queen's Sister, a film all about the life and times of Princess Margaret. In a movie from which Queen Elizabeth is largely absent, a perpetually old Philip steps in to shit all over Margaret's life, eventually driving her all the way to a 1970s commune. You have no idea the lengths to which we went to track this movie down. If at any point this podcast becomes overwhelming, just do your favorite animal noise and we can take a break.Paginated MediaEpisode 25: W.E. (2011) RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2011 film W.E., written and directed by none other than Madonna! Turns out, Madonna has been doing some investigating into the royal family as well, and instead of a podcast has decided the best way to communicate her findings is through the eyes of a woman in the 90s who suffers from Wallis Simpson hallucinations. Plus, what's the best song that has its own dance? Find out on this episode of Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2011 film W.E., written and directed by none other than Madonna! Turns out, Madonna has been doing some investigating into the royal family as well, and instead of a podcast has decided the best way to communicate her findings is through the eyes of a woman in the 90s who suffers from Wallis Simpson hallucinations. Plus, what's the best song that has its own dance? Find out on this episode of Crowning Around.

]]>e91384d0-8b1b-497b-9475-f8ed4c4543a1Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -050050:50truefull2112112Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2011 film W.E., written and directed by none other than Madonna! Turns out, Madonna has been doing some investigating into the royal family as well, and instead of a podcast has decided the best way to communicate her findings is through the eyes of a woman in the 90s who suffers from Wallis Simpson hallucinations. Plus, what's the best song that has its own dance? Find out on this episode of Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 24: The Crown Season 2, Episode 10 Mystery Man RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 10: Mystery Man, and in doing so say goodbye to the first generation of actors from The Crown. Carlyn reveals the minimum amount of times an actor needs to appear on The Crown before she takes notice, and Ivan breaks down if Season 2 actually led to anything.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 10: Mystery Man, and in doing so say goodbye to the first generation of actors from The Crown. Carlyn reveals the minimum amount of times an actor needs to appear on The Crown before she takes notice, and Ivan breaks down if Season 2 actually led to anything.

]]>b9eb4dc2-ccf6-4c46-8fd9-43463f3cebffThu, 09 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -050053:57truefull2102102Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 10: Mystery Man, and in doing so say goodbye to the first generation of actors from The Crown. Carlyn reveals the minimum amount of times an actor needs to appear on The Crown before she takes notice, and Ivan breaks down if Season 2 actually led to anything.Paginated MediaEpisode 23: The Crown Season 2, Episode 9 Paterfamilias RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 9: Paterfamilias. Philip gets bullied and needs therapy, but instead decides to put Charles through the same trauma. But hey, at least now we know that Charles actually exists in the show - as long as he doesn't end up lost in the woods...

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 9: Paterfamilias. Philip gets bullied and needs therapy, but instead decides to put Charles through the same trauma. But hey, at least now we know that Charles actually exists in the show - as long as he doesn't end up lost in the woods...

]]>bc78b6c0-bda9-45fc-8ab7-c1b536bb27a1Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -050051:15truefull29292Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 9: Paterfamilias. Philip gets bullied and needs therapy, but instead decides to put Charles through the same trauma. But hey, at least now we know that Charles actually exists in the show - as long as he doesn't end up lost in the woods...Paginated MediaEpisode 22: The Crown Season 2, Episode 8 Dear Mrs. Kennedy RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 8: Dear Mrs. Kennedy. Just because this episode includes some famous Americans, don't expect them to be any more knowledgeable than usual. Who needs facts when Carlyn is ready to write some Liz/Jackie fan fic?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 8: Dear Mrs. Kennedy. Just because this episode includes some famous Americans, don't expect them to be any more knowledgeable than usual. Who needs facts when Carlyn is ready to write some Liz/Jackie fan fic?

]]>fedabfd4-a4e6-4723-beaa-c0e0bb1952b8Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -050051:09truefull28282Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 8: Dear Mrs. Kennedy. Just because this episode includes some famous Americans, don't expect them to be any more knowledgeable than usual. Who needs facts when Carlyn is ready to write some Liz/Jackie fan fic?Paginated MediaEpisode 21: The Crown Season 2, Episode 7 Matrimonium RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 7: Matrimonium. The group is torn over whether or not this is a good episode, but can agree at least that it's good to get another Margaret-focused episode in the books, especially in what might be the kinkiest episode of The Crown to date.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 7: Matrimonium. The group is torn over whether or not this is a good episode, but can agree at least that it's good to get another Margaret-focused episode in the books, especially in what might be the kinkiest episode of The Crown to date.

]]>7ae4f850-1150-48ca-b0e5-9a7b686f0481Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -050046:02truefull27272Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 7: Matrimonium. The group is torn over whether or not this is a good episode, but can agree at least that it's good to get another Margaret-focused episode in the books, especially in what might be the kinkiest episode of The Crown to date.Paginated MediaEpisode 20: The Crown Season 2, Episode 6 Vergangenheit RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 6: Vergangenheit. Some uncomfortable news about David creates an awkward atmosphere, and the presence of Billy Graham does not make it better. Plus, outrage that The Crown has robbed us of what might have arguably been the best scene in the entire show.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 6: Vergangenheit. Some uncomfortable news about David creates an awkward atmosphere, and the presence of Billy Graham does not make it better. Plus, outrage that The Crown has robbed us of what might have arguably been the best scene in the entire show.

]]>3b58e530-d4b0-4238-967d-debef0789b65Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -050050:26truefull26262Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 6: Vergangenheit. Some uncomfortable news about David creates an awkward atmosphere, and the presence of Billy Graham does not make it better. Plus, outrage that The Crown has robbed us of what might have arguably been the best scene in the entire show.Paginated MediaEpisode 19: The Crown Season 2, Episode 5 Marionettes RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 5: Marionettes. It's another episode of The Crown, another cameo from a Game of Thrones alum. Carlyn shares the recipe for a perfect toffee. Important questions are pondered like does the Queen need to shave? No stone is left unturned.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 5: Marionettes. It's another episode of The Crown, another cameo from a Game of Thrones alum. Carlyn shares the recipe for a perfect toffee. Important questions are pondered like does the Queen need to shave? No stone is left unturned.

]]>41145ea8-21bd-47ae-bbf3-5deac8a2698eThu, 28 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -050048:01truefull25252Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 5: Marionettes. It's another episode of The Crown, another cameo from a Game of Thrones alum. Carlyn shares the recipe for a perfect toffee. Important questions are pondered like does the Queen need to shave? No stone is left unturned.Paginated MediaEpisode 18: The Crown Season 2, Episode 4 Beryl RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 4: Beryl. This episode gets very high marks all around, with bonus points for bringing us Matthew Goode as Tony Armstrong-Jones. Plus, who doesn't love a duel?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 4: Beryl. This episode gets very high marks all around, with bonus points for bringing us Matthew Goode as Tony Armstrong-Jones. Plus, who doesn't love a duel?

]]>5cc3e5f8-dc82-4297-b022-d1f73e284cc1Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -050054:04truefull24242Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 4: Beryl. This episode gets very high marks all around, with bonus points for bringing us Matthew Goode as Tony Armstrong-Jones. Plus, who doesn't love a duel?Paginated MediaEpisode 17: The Crown Season 2, Episode 3 Lisbon RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 3: Lisbon. Philip forgets how to utilize leverage in the most important negotiation of his life, and we finally get rid of our least favorite character, Mike - which also means that we lose our new favorite character, Eileen. Plus, is Anthony Eden low-key the kinkiest character in the show?

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 3: Lisbon. Philip forgets how to utilize leverage in the most important negotiation of his life, and we finally get rid of our least favorite character, Mike - which also means that we lose our new favorite character, Eileen. Plus, is Anthony Eden low-key the kinkiest character in the show?

]]>203fa14d-9a55-44d1-834e-b041416ddf50Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -050050:56truefull23232Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, return from hiatus to talk about The Crown Season 2, Episode 3: Lisbon. Philip forgets how to utilize leverage in the most important negotiation of his life, and we finally get rid of our least favorite character, Mike - which also means that we lose our new favorite character, Eileen. Plus, is Anthony Eden low-key the kinkiest character in the show?Paginated MediaEpisode 16: The Crown Season 2, Episode 2 A Company of Men RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 2: A Company of Men. Carlyn once again has a fan fiction idea, but swears she doesn't write real-life fan fiction. But seriously though, Eileen and that waitress? Power couple in the making, just saying. Come on, Eileen!

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 2: A Company of Men. Carlyn once again has a fan fiction idea, but swears she doesn't write real-life fan fiction. But seriously though, Eileen and that waitress? Power couple in the making, just saying. Come on, Eileen!

]]>c5a18798-f1d1-44a6-aef4-81cc42b4affeThu, 07 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -050049:48truefull22222Paginated MediaEpisode 15: The Crown Season 2, Episode 1 Misadventure RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, return from hiatus to talk about The Crown Season 2, Episode 1: Misadventure. Remember when a boat got stuck in the Suez Canal? Crazy times. And will Queen Elizabeth ever make the correct decision that we can respect? Plus, star jumps!

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, return from hiatus to talk about The Crown Season 2, Episode 1: Misadventure. Remember when a boat got stuck in the Suez Canal? Crazy times. And will Queen Elizabeth ever make the correct decision that we can respect? Plus, star jumps!

]]>53f8d7d2-d1c1-4cff-ba72-4dbb95ba309dThu, 30 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -050047:52truefull21212Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, return from hiatus to talk about The Crown Season 2, Episode 1: Misadventure. Remember when a boat got stuck in the Suez Canal? Crazy times. And will Queen Elizabeth ever make the correct decision that we can respect? Plus, star jumps!Paginated MediaEpisode 14: A Royal Night Out (2015) RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about Julian Jarrold's 2015 film A Royal Night Out, starring Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, Jack Reynor, Rupert Everett, and Emily Watson. Together, they break down all the bad accents, attempt to decode the confusing character motivations, and try to remember the last movie that they saw in a theater. Plus, this movie is available to watch in its entirety on YouTube, so you know we're going to read through that comments section. Broccoli emoji. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about Julian Jarrold's 2015 film A Royal Night Out, starring Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, Jack Reynor, Rupert Everett, and Emily Watson. Together, they break down all the bad accents, attempt to decode the confusing character motivations, and try to remember the last movie that they saw in a theater. Plus, this movie is available to watch in its entirety on YouTube, so you know we're going to read through that comments section. Broccoli emoji. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>71887ec4-a03f-4f09-a607-cb247b37344dThu, 29 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -050001:00:28truefull1141141Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about Julian Jarrold's 2015 film A Royal Night Out, starring Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, Jack Reynor, Rupert Everett, and Emily Watson. Together, they break down all the bad accents, attempt to decode the confusing character motivations, and try to remember the last movie that they saw in a theater. Plus, this movie is available to watch in its entirety on YouTube, so you know we're going to read through that comments section. Broccoli emoji. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 13: Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2012 film Hyde Park on Hudson, starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, and Olivia Colman. Prepare to hear about all of your heroes in incredibly unflattering lights, as the three of them try to glean something from this truly wild film. From sensual hot dogs to cabins in the woods, this film has both everything and nothing, and breaks Ivan to the point where he's singing his school song from elementary school. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2012 film Hyde Park on Hudson, starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, and Olivia Colman. Prepare to hear about all of your heroes in incredibly unflattering lights, as the three of them try to glean something from this truly wild film. From sensual hot dogs to cabins in the woods, this film has both everything and nothing, and breaks Ivan to the point where he's singing his school song from elementary school. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>2ca2bdc9-479c-46d0-aea4-dfa0b24f4d55Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -050052:22truefull1131131Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2012 film Hyde Park on Hudson, starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, and Olivia Colman. Prepare to hear about all of your heroes in incredibly unflattering lights, as the three of them try to glean something from this truly wild film. From sensual hot dogs to cabins in the woods, this film has both everything and nothing, and breaks Ivan to the point where he's singing his school song from elementary school. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 12: A Special April Fool's Day Recap of Downton Abbey (2019)Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2019 film Downton Abbey, based on a quasi-argument Sam and Ivan had several episodes ago. Sam and Carlyn have not seen even one episode of Downton Abbey before, and are going in with zero context. Ivan loves Downton Abbey and has seen the movie twice, but has not rewatched it a third time to prepare for the podcast. What could possibly go wrong? Plus, have we uncovered a secret member of the royal family? All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2019 film Downton Abbey, based on a quasi-argument Sam and Ivan had several episodes ago. Sam and Carlyn have not seen even one episode of Downton Abbey before, and are going in with zero context. Ivan loves Downton Abbey and has seen the movie twice, but has not rewatched it a third time to prepare for the podcast. What could possibly go wrong? Plus, have we uncovered a secret member of the royal family? All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>00d62293-780a-4583-bea5-adc4b69debfaThu, 01 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -050038:53truefull1121121Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2019 film Downton Abbey, based on a quasi-argument Sam and Ivan had several episodes ago. Sam and Carlyn have not seen even one episode of Downton Abbey before, and are going in with zero context. Ivan loves Downton Abbey and has seen the movie twice, but has not rewatched it a third time to prepare for the podcast. What could possibly go wrong? Plus, have we uncovered a secret member of the royal family? All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 11: The King's Speech (2010) RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2010 Best Picture Award Winner The King's Speech from director Tom Hooper. Was this movie really the best movie of 2010? Over a decade later, is it even the movie for which Tom Hooper will be remembered most? And how do the royal portrayals in The King's Speech stack up to The Crown? Answers to all these questions and more right here on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2010 Best Picture Award Winner The King's Speech from director Tom Hooper. Was this movie really the best movie of 2010? Over a decade later, is it even the movie for which Tom Hooper will be remembered most? And how do the royal portrayals in The King's Speech stack up to The Crown? Answers to all these questions and more right here on Crowning Around.

]]>9e33701e-5d34-4439-a63b-ac0fa2d0488fThu, 25 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -050056:19truefull1111111Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2010 Best Picture Award Winner The King's Speech from director Tom Hooper. Was this movie really the best movie of 2010? Over a decade later, is it even the movie for which Tom Hooper will be remembered most? And how do the royal portrayals in The King's Speech stack up to The Crown? Answers to all these questions and more right here on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 10: The Crown Season 1, Episode 10 Gloriana RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 10: Gloriana. Now that they've reached the end of Season 1, they're ready to dive into some topics that went unanswered in Season 1, like whether or not Peter should order a hit on his ex-wife to get around the divorce rule. Ivan finally gets into the Kinky Crown spirit, and he also has been teasing Sam and Carlyn with some big news that definitely will not be a disappointment... Hopefully...

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 10: Gloriana. Now that they've reached the end of Season 1, they're ready to dive into some topics that went unanswered in Season 1, like whether or not Peter should order a hit on his ex-wife to get around the divorce rule. Ivan finally gets into the Kinky Crown spirit, and he also has been teasing Sam and Carlyn with some big news that definitely will not be a disappointment... Hopefully...

]]>39836763-bf3e-47bf-808b-ce6e6aa278c8Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -050056:58truefull1101101Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 10: Gloriana. Now that they've reached the end of Season 1, they're ready to dive into some topics that went unanswered in Season 1, like whether or not Peter should order a hit on his ex-wife to get around the divorce rule. Ivan finally gets into the Kinky Crown spirit, and he also has been teasing Sam and Carlyn with some big news that definitely will not be a disappointment... Hopefully...Paginated MediaEpisode 9: The Crown Season 1, Episode 9 Assassins RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 9: Assassins. Depending on who you are, this is either the Winston painting episode or the horses having sex episode, either way a strangely erotic exhibition for an episode of The Crown. We stan Aureole, though, so you'll hear no complaints from us!

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 9: Assassins. Depending on who you are, this is either the Winston painting episode or the horses having sex episode, either way a strangely erotic exhibition for an episode of The Crown. We stan Aureole, though, so you'll hear no complaints from us!

]]>100bf7a8-3fa8-478f-a013-9c3032ba498fThu, 11 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -050053:58truefull19191Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 9: Assassins. Depending on who you are, this is either the Winston painting episode or the horses having sex episode, either way a strangely erotic exhibition for an episode of The Crown. We stan Aureole, though, so you'll hear no complaints from us!Paginated MediaEpisode 8: The Crown Season 1, Episode 8 Pride and Joy RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 8: Pride and Joy. They debate which of the Windsor women has the most impressive episode, largely failing to come to a consensus, but one thing that they can agree upon is that that statue looks absolutely nothing like Bertie. Oh, and that it was nice to see Elizabeth finally release some of that tension that's been building up inside of her.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 8: Pride and Joy. They debate which of the Windsor women has the most impressive episode, largely failing to come to a consensus, but one thing that they can agree upon is that that statue looks absolutely nothing like Bertie. Oh, and that it was nice to see Elizabeth finally release some of that tension that's been building up inside of her.

]]>b50af235-b3ff-4c67-8a53-fb98ee172965Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -050051:43truefull18181Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 8: Pride and Joy. They debate which of the Windsor women has the most impressive episode, largely failing to come to a consensus, but one thing that they can agree upon is that that statue looks absolutely nothing like Bertie. Oh, and that it was nice to see Elizabeth finally release some of that tension that's been building up inside of her.Paginated MediaEpisode 7: The Crown Season 1, Episode 7 Scientia Potentia Est RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 7: Scientia Potentia Est. The Queen feels dumb because she has little practical knowledge and all she can talk about are horses, so she hires Professor Hogg to just teach her general things. Meanwhile, the two oldest men in Britain seem to be having a contest to see whose health is worse, but at least it provided some fun Kinky Crown moments. Plus, Ivan tries to explain the appeal of Downton Abbey, and Carlyn has some thoughts about Matt Smith stans on Tumblr. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 7: Scientia Potentia Est. The Queen feels dumb because she has little practical knowledge and all she can talk about are horses, so she hires Professor Hogg to just teach her general things. Meanwhile, the two oldest men in Britain seem to be having a contest to see whose health is worse, but at least it provided some fun Kinky Crown moments. Plus, Ivan tries to explain the appeal of Downton Abbey, and Carlyn has some thoughts about Matt Smith stans on Tumblr. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>1ed0ca8f-144a-4c48-9445-1c81db60eb70Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -050050:30truefull17171Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 7: Scientia Potentia Est. The Queen feels dumb because she has little practical knowledge and all she can talk about are horses, so she hires Professor Hogg to just teach her general things. Meanwhile, the two oldest men in Britain seem to be having a contest to see whose health is worse, but at least it provided some fun Kinky Crown moments. Plus, Ivan tries to explain the appeal of Downton Abbey, and Carlyn has some thoughts about Matt Smith stans on Tumblr. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 6: The Crown Season 1, Episode 6 Gelignite RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 6: Gelignite. Margaret and Peter's connection is finally brought to the forefront, yet somehow it's the palpable tension between Peter and Tommy that's really stealing the show. And what's the deal with the Soho lunch club? Lewd jokes one second, high-level photojournalism the next? Pick a lane! Plus, Ivan extends a standing invite to whomever manages the Wolferton Station Twitter account. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 6: Gelignite. Margaret and Peter's connection is finally brought to the forefront, yet somehow it's the palpable tension between Peter and Tommy that's really stealing the show. And what's the deal with the Soho lunch club? Lewd jokes one second, high-level photojournalism the next? Pick a lane! Plus, Ivan extends a standing invite to whomever manages the Wolferton Station Twitter account. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>b03540ec-5423-4fd6-b0b0-f7c8d8939de4Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -050054:01truefull16161Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 6: Gelignite. Margaret and Peter's connection is finally brought to the forefront, yet somehow it's the palpable tension between Peter and Tommy that's really stealing the show. And what's the deal with the Soho lunch club? Lewd jokes one second, high-level photojournalism the next? Pick a lane! Plus, Ivan extends a standing invite to whomever manages the Wolferton Station Twitter account. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 5: The Crown Season 1, Episode 5 Smoke and Mirrors RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 5: Smoke and Mirrors. For an episode all about Liz's coronation, it's pretty crazy that we don't really get that much of her perspective. However, if it's at the expense of David, his pug pillows, his poetry, his SAT words, and his libido, maybe we'll let this one slide. Plus, some really strong contenders for Kinky Crown Award this week. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 5: Smoke and Mirrors. For an episode all about Liz's coronation, it's pretty crazy that we don't really get that much of her perspective. However, if it's at the expense of David, his pug pillows, his poetry, his SAT words, and his libido, maybe we'll let this one slide. Plus, some really strong contenders for Kinky Crown Award this week. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>fa44a10d-1ecf-42cc-b2c1-e543ce71ffadThu, 11 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -050055:28truefull15151Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 5: Smoke and Mirrors. For an episode all about Liz's coronation, it's pretty crazy that we don't really get that much of her perspective. However, if it's at the expense of David, his pug pillows, his poetry, his SAT words, and his libido, maybe we'll let this one slide. Plus, some really strong contenders for Kinky Crown Award this week. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 4: The Crown Season 1, Episode 4 Act of God RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 4: Act of God. They notice that this episode has some uncanny parallel's to today's society. They also begin to recognize the formula for a perfect episode of The Crown - there's a long series of tracking shots as information makes its way from person to person, someone tattles on someone else, and then a deus ex machina event happens that fixes everything. Boom, Emmy nomination. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 4: Act of God. They notice that this episode has some uncanny parallel's to today's society. They also begin to recognize the formula for a perfect episode of The Crown - there's a long series of tracking shots as information makes its way from person to person, someone tattles on someone else, and then a deus ex machina event happens that fixes everything. Boom, Emmy nomination. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>2ac87f4a-7f63-49bb-9ad8-9f5ab8e1b321Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -050054:17truefull14141Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 4: Act of God. They notice that this episode has some uncanny parallel's to today's society. They also begin to recognize the formula for a perfect episode of The Crown - there's a long series of tracking shots as information makes its way from person to person, someone tattles on someone else, and then a deus ex machina event happens that fixes everything. Boom, Emmy nomination. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 3: The Crown Season 1, Episode 3 Windsor RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 3: Windsor. In this episode, they are introduced to David, the former King Edward VIII, and Ivan has done the work of adjusting his allowance for inflation so we all know what we're working with here. And again, how is all this name stuff coming up just now? You'd think they'd have at least talked about this a little bit beforehand. Plus, is Charles the perfect fop? All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 3: Windsor. In this episode, they are introduced to David, the former King Edward VIII, and Ivan has done the work of adjusting his allowance for inflation so we all know what we're working with here. And again, how is all this name stuff coming up just now? You'd think they'd have at least talked about this a little bit beforehand. Plus, is Charles the perfect fop? All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>fd781610-bc7b-4b06-b1b0-1251161f9093Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -050054:48truefull13131Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 3: Windsor. In this episode, they are introduced to David, the former King Edward VIII, and Ivan has done the work of adjusting his allowance for inflation so we all know what we're working with here. And again, how is all this name stuff coming up just now? You'd think they'd have at least talked about this a little bit beforehand. Plus, is Charles the perfect fop? All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 2: The Crown Season 1, Episode 2 Hyde Park Corner RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 2: Hyde Park Corner. Together, they ponder things you probably never thought about, like what if Elizabeth had chosen Margaret to be her queen name. Would Margaret have gotten jealous and resentful? She seems the type. Then again, if Margaret was the queen, we could just as easily see her making her name Elizabeth. Plus, the first ever tie for the Kinky Crown Award leads to a special guest appearance from a random choice generator. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 2: Hyde Park Corner. Together, they ponder things you probably never thought about, like what if Elizabeth had chosen Margaret to be her queen name. Would Margaret have gotten jealous and resentful? She seems the type. Then again, if Margaret was the queen, we could just as easily see her making her name Elizabeth. Plus, the first ever tie for the Kinky Crown Award leads to a special guest appearance from a random choice generator. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>fd9eed65-65ca-4f51-9d5a-0b265665dff3Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -050048:22truefull12121Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 2: Hyde Park Corner. Together, they ponder things you probably never thought about, like what if Elizabeth had chosen Margaret to be her queen name. Would Margaret have gotten jealous and resentful? She seems the type. Then again, if Margaret was the queen, we could just as easily see her making her name Elizabeth. Plus, the first ever tie for the Kinky Crown Award leads to a special guest appearance from a random choice generator. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated MediaEpisode 1: The Crown Season 1, Episode 1 Wolfterton Splash RecapSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 1: Wolferton Splash. Together, they ask the hard questions, for example why do the writers hate Philip? Why did they show us an orderly wrapping Bertie's black lung in some newspaper? And why does Winston Churchill make eating soup so uncomfortable? Plus, the first ever Kinky Crown Award is bequeathed. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 1: Wolferton Splash. Together, they ask the hard questions, for example why do the writers hate Philip? Why did they show us an orderly wrapping Bertie's black lung in some newspaper? And why does Winston Churchill make eating soup so uncomfortable? Plus, the first ever Kinky Crown Award is bequeathed. All that and more on Crowning Around.

]]>dd8009b8-261a-48cf-9dac-5802851a9091Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -050050:52truefull11111Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 1: Wolferton Splash. Together, they ask the hard questions, for example why do the writers hate Philip? Why did they show us an orderly wrapping Bertie's black lung in some newspaper? And why does Winston Churchill make eating soup so uncomfortable? Plus, the first ever Kinky Crown Award is bequeathed. All that and more on Crowning Around.Paginated Media