Off With Their Headlines
Amanda Matta and Meredith Constant
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Off With Their Headlines is a weekly podcast hosted by media critic Meredith Constant and royal commentator Amanda Matta. They offer a fresh, fearless perspective on modern news and culture, unpacking the latest royal news, dissecting media narratives, and breaking down compelling conversations. The show is unapologetic, incisive, and razor-sharp, with new episodes every week.
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Checking in for Royal Drama 31.07.2026 57minIn the first OWTH new and improved Friday episode, we’re breezing through some of the royal topics that have everyone buzzing - despite the working royals taking a mid-summer siesta. And we guess you could say…anything goes!Will Prince Harry be staying at the Palace during his next UK visit? Should we be calling the Princess of Wales…something else? And why DO Amanda’s in-laws have so many turkeys in their backyard?Don’t forget: the Summer Mailbag is now open for questions! Head over to Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/OffWithTheirHeadlines) to submit your burning queries - submissions are open to both free and paid subscribers______________________________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 Constant: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda Matta: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
7.24.26 Friday News Dump: Tell-Alls and OTT Royal Style 24.07.2026 44minWe’re baaaaack! (crowd booing) Amanda and Meredith are catching up on the shenanigans that took hold of the royal news cycle while we were away for summer break, including actress Ruthie Henshall and journalist Charlotte Griffiths both spilling the tea on their connections to princes Edward and Harry (respectively).Plus, some outlandish royal fashion from Belgium - Princess Delphine never disappoints! Don’t forget: the Summer Mailbag is now open for questions! Head over to Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/OffWithTheirHeadlines) to submit your burning queries - submissions are open to both free and paid subscribers. ______________________________New episodes every week!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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
America's Royal Wedding (ft. Meghan Ely) 08.07.2026 29minSchool's out for summer - we're taking a vacation! Before we go, we brought in wedding PR specialist Meghan Ely to discuss the "royal wedding" on everyone's minds: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's opulent Madison Square Garden nuptials. What trends might be sparked? Was Taylor just like us (scrolling Pinterest for decor ideas?) How did the publicity rollout speak to the couple's vision for the day? And was this event really on par with genuine royal weddings?OFD Consulting is one of the few PR firms focused exclusively on wedding public relations. They've spent 15 years cultivating relationships with the press on a local, national, and even global level, especially editors at wedding publications. And for 17+ years, Meghan Ely has led the OFD Consulting team as its founder. A long-time industry speaker and writer, she has regularly earned clients’ press in such outlets as the New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, People, Bridal Guide, Travel + Leisure, and Style Me Pretty, among many others. She is a longtime columnist for Cater + Event and recently authored 20 Wedding PR Tips for 2026.___________We'll see you in a few weeks, refreshed and ready to take on some post-silly season royal news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
07.03.26 Friday News Dump 03.07.2026 29minThe Princess of Wales clocks in at Wimbledon while ITV sets the record straight on the Sussex family’s safety in the UK - it’s the Friday News Dump!Plus, some follow-ups from Wednesday’s episode, and our predictions for Taylor and Travis’s (royal) wedding this July 4th weekend.______________________________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 Constant: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda Matta: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Climb Every Mountain, Leak Every Briefing 01.07.2026 54minThis week in royal news: we STILL don’t know what’s happening with Harry and Meghan’s upcoming UK trip…or their residence…or their security…we’re sure everything is fine! And all about Princess Kate completing the Three Peaks Challenge for the Royal Marsden Cancer Centre charity, as well as an early look at the who’s who of Wimbledon 2026.______________________________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 Constant: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda Matta: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
6.26.26 Friday News Dump 26.06.2026 44minThis special Friday News Dump brings you everything you wanted to know (and then some) about royal financial reports! This year’s Sovereign Grant Report and Royal Household Report each brought revelations well beyond the promise of merely getting tax information about the King and Prince of Wales.______________________________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 Constant: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram AmandaMatta: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
What if we DO deserve royal nostalgia? 24.06.2026 51minAre Harry and Meghan returning to the UK this summer? What annual tax does the monarch pay? Did the monarchy peak in 2012? We don't know the answers to any of these questions either, but we're going to discuss them anyway!Plus, reactions to royal Father's Day tributes and the future queen's mother's Ascot outfit - described as... "interesting!" And the uninformed American perspective (which absolutely no one asked for, we know) on Keir Starmer's resignation and Britain's next Labour PM hopeful, Andy Burnham.______________________________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 Constant: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda Matta: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Friday News Dump: "It's Giving Barber Shop Quartet" w/ Alyssa 19.06.2026 41minSomething's "amatta" with Amanda Matta's immune system (she'll be fine!), so Meredith was joined last-minute by Royal fashion commentator and astrologer, Alyssa to dive deep into Royal Ascot fashion this year. Sidebars include: Mike & Zara Tindall's admissions mishap, does Royal Ascot suck now?, and a look at what Chiron moving into Taurus could mean for the British Royal Family--Prince William in particular.Thank you again to Alyssa for filing in last minute! You can find Alyssa on TikTok and IG at hrhladyalyssa and her astrology account on IG, AstrologyByAlyssa.If you've been thinking about upgrading Patreon, this episode is a great time to do so! We have a video tier where you can play along with our Royal Ascot discussion and see the outfits on camera as we talk about each look.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. -
Inside the Monarchy Manosphere 17.06.2026 44minWith worst-dressed lists making a comeback, potential changes to Japan’s Imperial succession rules, and SEVERAL men with royal connections finding themselves in legal hot water, this week we have to ask…all this to keep women down?Plus, Trooping the Colour saw protests, but ended up relatively tame compared to the British monarchy’s characteristic drama of the last few years!Tune in for a chatty roundup of royal news stories from the beginning of the week - with more to come on Friday, we’re sure!______________________________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. -
06.12.26 Friday News Dump 12.06.2026 33minWhat do royal cheek kisses, Lamborghini tractors, and AI data schemes have in common? They’re all topics on the latest Friday News Dump! We can’t wait for Trooping the Colour this weekend and Royal Ascot next week, but for now, let’s pick up the crumbs of royal coverage to send us into the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
Peppercorns for me and not for thee 10.06.2026 51minOur rrrrroyal conversation this week brings questions of what is owed to “minor” members of the monarchy? From findings out of the National Audit Office’s recent review of royal leases to the legacy of Lady Pamela Hicks, who died last week at age 97, who gets to benefit from their proximity to the crown?Plus, some fashion chat about last weekend’s royal wedding, where Peter Phillips married Harriet Sperling! ______________________________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. -
06.04.26 Friday News Dump 05.06.2026 31minFrom Princess Lilibet's birthday to Princess Kate's Rodarte dress, we're chatting about the British royal topics at the top of everyone's mind at the end of this week!______________________________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. -
The Kennedys, the Windsors, and Terrible Nicknames (ft. Caroline Hallemann) 03.06.2026 1t 2minMeredith “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. -
Royal Romance and a King-Sized Collection of Takes (ft. Sarah Wendell) 29.05.2026 1t 58minAmanda 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. -
Spring 2026 Mailbag 27.05.2026 38minWhat 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. -
Slim Pickins and The Windsor Affair (ft. Melanie Benjamin) 22.05.2026 43minA 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. -
One Normal Human Man vs. Royal Drama (ft. SHANE) 20.05.2026 1t 6minWhat 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. -
05.15.2026 Friday News Dump 15.05.2026 43minKate'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. -
Too Piccola for Palace Drama 13.05.2026 1tThis 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. -
05.08.26 Friday News Dump ft. Fortesa Latifi 08.05.2026 54minFortesa 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.
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