The Brand Breakdown

About The Brand Breakdown

What goes up, must come down. On The Brand Breakdown, we’re taking a deep dive into some of the biggest brands - from companies to pop stars and everything in between - to examine what helped their brand rise above the fray, how they handled success, what happened when it all went wrong... and whether they’ve been able to - or can - make a comeback.

Publisher

Courtney & Michelle

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Sept 2023

Latest episode

28 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 47 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Royal Mess, Homecoming: Harry & Meghan Move to the Cotswolds & King Haakon Takes the Throne

   Courtney and Michelle discuss King Haakon's ascension and Harry and Meghan's surprising return to the UK, exploring the implications for the royal family and the couple's future.

2. 

   14 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: Meghan’s Big Move - Netflix Split, As Ever Success & Royal Comeback Rumors

   This week on A Royal Mess, WeeklyWrap-Up, Courtney and Michelle dive into Meghan Markle’s growing lifestyle brand As Ever and the news that she’s parting ways with Netflix. Is this actually a smart business move? Courtney thinks so - and explains why Meghan taking full control of the brand could be a sign it’s doing better than critics expected. They also chat about Meghan’s upcoming Australian wellness retreat appearance, rumors about a possible return to royal duties for Harry and Meghan, and why the royal family may need more working royals sooner rather than later. Plus: Princess Catherine shares that she’s cut back on alcohol since her cancer diagnosis, the royals are gearing up for the busy spring social season, and of course… there’s always the looming Andrew drama waiting in the wings. Grab your tea - we’ve got royal gossip to catch up on. 👑

3. 

   11 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: Prince Andrew, The Scandals, & The York Princesses

   Prince Andrew is back in the headlines - and the situation may be getting worse. In this week’s Royal Wrap-Up, Courtney and Michelle break down the latest developments surrounding Andrew, including police searches, possible national security concerns, and the ongoing fallout from the Epstein files. They also discuss the uncomfortable spotlight now falling on Sarah Ferguson and the York princesses, Beatrice and Eugenie, who are once again dealing with the consequences of their parents’ controversies. From royal family tensions to the monarchy’s strategy of distancing itself, this episode unpacks what’s happening, what it could mean for Andrew, and why this scandal refuses to disappear.

Inside a recent episode

A Royal Mess, Homecoming: Harry & Meghan Move to the Cotswolds & King Haakon Takes the Throne

Published 28 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah. And I mean, maybe they're not like maybe that's just a random rumor. And Megan is prepared to. give the UK fully another shot and live a country life in the Cotswolds and, you know, manage the as ever brand from there and take acting jobs. Cause a lot of movies and TV shows film in the UK. It's not as if you can only be an actress in, I mean, even suits was filming in Canada. It's not like she was in LA for that. Um, So maybe she's prepared to just give the UK another shot. I mean, I think I have kids who are school aged and are roughly the same age as their kids. And every time my kids come home from school and say they had an active shooter drill, it makes me sick to my stomach and they don't have to worry about that type of thing in the UK. […]

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Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

398

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.9 / 5

47 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

81

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