Megan Markle’s foray into the world of podcasting has been met with mixed reviews and skepticism.
In an exclusive interview with The Telegraph, a professional podcaster, who wishes to remain anonymous, sheds light on why Megan’s podcast is seen as an unnecessary addition to the already saturated celebrity podcast market.
The podcaster, along with her industry colleagues, was taken aback by the notion that a team of 28 people could produce such a lackluster end product.
This team size is unheard of in the podcasting world, usually reserved for daily news podcasts rather than weekly interview shows.
While the caliber of guests on Megan’s podcast is impressive, the conversations themselves often feel superficial and inauthentic, contrary to the authenticity that Markle and her cohort claim to value.
Markle had promised unfiltered conversations, but her session with Serena Williams seemed rehearsed and lacking spontaneity.
The podcast’s themes and ambitions are clear, but the actual discussions often fall short of expectations.
The podcaster describes the show as never delving deep enough to provide a truly satisfying listening experience, leaving important topics addressed on a superficial level akin to a high school sociology class.
It becomes evident that Archetypes, Markle’s podcast, serves as a PR exercise for her image.
Despite the extensive promotion it has received, it is predicted to be a significant loss leader for Spotify, the platform hosting the show.
The latest episode of Archetypes features Markle addressing the narrative surrounding her engagement to Prince Harry.
She dismisses the idea that she was lucky to be chosen by him, stating that Harry himself believes he is the fortunate one for being chosen by her.
However, Markle’s comments have faced criticism from Canadian journalists.
Morgan Hoffman of ET Canada points out that the perception of luck in this context is different due to Harry’s status as a prince.
While influencers may express gratitude for finding love, the situation Markle found herself in was extraordinary – living out a fairytale and becoming a princess.
The notion of luck here is not solely about Markle as a woman but rather about marrying an eligible person, especially one as prominent as Prince Harry.
Dawn Neesam, former editor of the Daily Star, also criticizes Markle for turning everything into a narrative of victimhood.
She believes that the focus should be less on gender and more on the fact that Markle married a prince, one of the most eligible individuals in the world.
Neesam argues that when people remark on Markle’s luck, it is not due to her being a woman or a spinster but because she married into royalty.
It is a rare opportunity that most people never get to experience.
In conclusion, Megan Markle’s podcast has failed to make a lasting impression.
Despite its star-studded guest list, the conversations lack depth and authenticity.
Markle’s comments about her engagement have sparked debates about luck and privilege, with some arguing that her situation was unique due to marrying a prince.
While Markle’s podcast may serve as a PR exercise, it remains to be seen whether it will find success or become a significant financial loss for Spotify.