Bond and Meghan Markle’s Big Gamble
Feb 25, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Summary
Richard and Marina analyze Meghan Markle's new Netflix show and her potential as a lifestyle guru, discussing authenticity and hate-watching. They also delve into the surprising departure of Barbara Broccoli from the James Bond franchise, exploring creative control and the future direction of 007 under Amazon.Episode description
After Richard & Marina asked if Bond was in crisis on last week’s show, longtime custodians of ‘brand Bond’ Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson announced they are stepping down.
Who will next play the role of Bond, and the likelihood of future films or spinoffs, are now in Amazon’s hands. Following this bombshell announcement Marina takes us inside the bombshell story and why they’re stepping back now.
Meghan Markle has had yet another rebrand. Ahead of her Netflix lifestyle series drops on Netflix on March 4th - Marina and Richard ask if this is the final chance for the Duchess of Sussex to launch the next Goop?
Recommendations:
Richard - Blatro (iPhone App)
Marina - Joan Rivers Fashion Police (YouTube)
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Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy
Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude
Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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