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Post by FannyMare on May 6, 2021 17:01:47 GMT
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Post by dagwood on May 10, 2021 19:57:53 GMT
It doesn't seem like two years. He is an adorable little guy.
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Post by Critical on May 13, 2021 18:32:28 GMT
For anyone who’s interested, Harry was on Dax Shepard’s podcast, Armchair Expert this week. The episode released this morning. Be aware that there’s “adult language,” mostly from Dax, but also from a Harry. They talk mostly about mental health issues.
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Post by MissGriss on May 13, 2021 20:13:34 GMT
Thanks, Critical! Good to know!
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Post by Bearcata on May 13, 2021 21:21:24 GMT
I'm not attempting to change anyone's mind and I don't know the 100% truth, just as you, but for me, if my two choices are what the press says and what the people who it happened to say, and as they tell it all of the pieces of the puzzle from what we've been reading and hearing suddenly all make perfect sense, and it all seems highly plausible, then I have no reason to not believe them. I can't support any gotcha moments, like Meghan said conversations and there was only one conversation, or Meghan said they were married but they weren't really married, they just said their vows, or Meghan said Archie's first word was a several syllable word so she can't be trusted. She's a good mom. They are good parents. They do good work. And they were wise to get out of dodge and make a new life for themselves, one that affords them the ability to keep their children safely protected. As for all the comments here about how they should not be talking to Oprah and Gayle... I've just become numb to that argument. They did one interview and it was aired one night and it set the record straight. Then Gayle said unproductive and that was a big deal. Going forward I hope they will continue to talk at least a little because I personally enjoy hearing from them. Anyway, if my posting has gotten to feel like tit for tat then I will walk away because that's not my intention. Maybe I am starting to take it personally that no one here has anything good to say about them. This is probably an indicator that you need to take a step back from this thread for a while. As a reminder, this is not a fan site for any individual. While our rules have always been that reality show participants are open to any and all comments, that also extends to threads like this where the discussion is about real people. If you can't handle reading negative comments, you should find a fan site for that person and post about them there. The number of reported posts we get from this thread alone is more than for the entire rest of the site. If posters can't be civil and not fight pitched verbal battles over people they don't actually know, we'll just close the thread. We do still have a "dead horse" rule. State your opinion and move on. You don't have to rebut every single comment you don't agree with.
All opinions are valid here. You don't have to agree with other posters, but you DO have to respect their opinions. If you need to put another poster on ignore, that's a-okay.
Now carry on! In the best British manner shouldn't it be "Keep Calm, and Carry On"?
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Post by Critical on May 14, 2021 2:51:34 GMT
Thanks, Critical! Good to know! If you haven't listened to Armchair Expert before, just know that it's not PG-13, for sure. One of the things I appreciate about Dax is that he's SUPER open about his own "stuff." Some people probably wouldn't be able to handle it. I love it. Plus, he's very well spoken and smart. It's funny how, when you're just listening to someone speak, you become very aware of their verbal quirks. SO many people lean on "like" and "um" and other little phrases. It's impossible for me to listen once I notice it.
I'm about halfway through with the podcast and it's worth a listen. This is not an interview where he talks about the stuff we see in the tabloids. It's a conversation, mostly about mental health issues (and his docuseries with Oprah), but not JUST about that. Someone on AE's Facebook went on a rant about "how dare Harry speak about his troubles when other people are unemployed and being evicted, etc." He makes the point on the podcast that mental health issues cross status/wealth/etc. It felt like he was bringing up his own struggles as a way to help other people, which I'm totally okay with.
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Post by momrek06 on May 14, 2021 3:20:07 GMT
Oh wow!! Thanks Critical!! I listen to Dax all the time but I thought I was up to date as I just listen to Dax’s 90 minute interview w/Macklemore which I thought was AWESOME!! I plan on listening to it tonight w/Harry!! Dax has one of the best podcasts if anyone is interested!!
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Post by MissGriss on May 14, 2021 3:24:01 GMT
I've never listened to his podcast, but I've enjoyed Dax when I've heard him talk, and I wouldn't expect PG from him. It's good that you're giving a warning, though. 😊
Mental health issues definitely go across all classes and races and other categories we divide people into. I think it can be helpful to hear other people's stories regardless of their backgrounds.
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Post by Critical on May 14, 2021 4:26:08 GMT
Oh wow!! Thanks Critical !! I listen to Dax all the time but I thought I was up to date as I just listen to Dax’s 90 minute interview w/Macklemore which I thought was AWESOME!! I plan on listening to it tonight w/Harry!! Dax has one of the best podcasts if anyone is interested!! Agreed. I love when the guest clearly has come on not really expecting much and are pleasantly surprised by his intellect. Bill Gates is a good example. Over the years, he's also broadened the type of guests he has on, which I think has made it more interesting. I don't mind celebrity podcasts, but hearing from other people is nice too. Harry's episode is an Expert on Experts, so not a regular wide-ranging interview, but one mostly focused on a specific subject.
I'm halfway through the Harry episode and it's really good. He's relaxed and funny and open about his issues. I think he's one of the first guests to be back in the attic after the pandemic when they were doing everything remotely. I generally listen to podcasts when cleaning, cooking, or working in my studio, so I'll finish it tomorrow when I'm working.
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Post by dagwood on May 14, 2021 19:50:15 GMT
Thanks, Critical! Good to know!
Someone on AE's Facebook went on a rant about "how dare Harry speak about his troubles when other people are unemployed and being evicted, etc." He makes the point on the podcast that mental health issues cross status/wealth/etc. It felt like he was bringing up his own struggles as a way to help other people, which I'm totally okay with.
I really dislike people like this. Just because he talks about his troubles doesn't make other people's troubles any less important. We all have problems and they are not all the same but they are just as important. I like it when the high profile people talk about things like their own mental health issues, etc.
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Post by momrek06 on May 14, 2021 20:13:41 GMT
I listened to the whole podcast last night and it does go over the 90 minutes a bit. It was an awesome podcast. Dax, Monica and Harry discussed so many topics but yes allot of it was on how the media (for the most part) feel Harry cannot possibly have ANY issues in life as he was born privileged. He speaks of losing his Mom at 12 years old. He talks of loving being in the military because he was 'just' Harry. No one in the military looked at him as Royal. Harry followed the same rules as every member of the military. Harry speaks about " unconscious bias" allot throughout the show......which is inaccurate or misleading information. Anyway, if you love the Royals, you will love this interview. AND yes as Critical stated it is possibly Dax's first "in person" interview in a year.
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Post by dagwood on May 14, 2021 20:33:09 GMT
I'm normally not a podcast girl but I may have to look this one up. I have always liked Harry.
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Post by Critical on May 14, 2021 20:40:47 GMT
I listened to the whole podcast last night and it does go over the 90 minutes a bit. It was an awesome podcast. Dax, Monica and Harry discussed so many topics but yes allot of it was on how the media (for the most part) feel Harry cannot possibly have ANY issues in life as he was born privileged. He speaks of losing his Mom at 12 years old. He talks of loving being in the military because he was 'just' Harry. No one in the military looked at him as Royal. Harry followed the same rules as every member of the military. Harry speaks about " unconscious bias" allot throughout the show......which is inaccurate or misleading information. Anyway, if you love the Royals, you will love this interview. AND yes as Critical stated it is possibly Dax's first "in person" interview in a year. Definitely not the first - Kelly Osborne was in person the other week ago and someone else - someone who is in their "pod" was in person within the last month - but definitely among the first 3 or 4 (or 5 ).
I'm almost done with it. Dax made a point of thanking Harry for making the trip, which is not a small one, even in the current situation where not quite as many people are on the road. He didn't mention whether he drove or someone drove him.
Harry seemed so happy and relaxed, which is wonderful. I don't think some of the things revealed in that Oprah interview should have been talked about, out of respect for the family, but I didn't feel like that with the podcast. We've heard from other royals, including Diana and Fergie, that being inside that bubble is stifling. I'm happy for Harry that he got out and seems happy now. I hope that continues. I can understand why his father, in particular, is hurt and angry right now, but I can still feel for Harry.
Hopefully, by the time next June when they hold the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, things will have thawed enough that Harry and Meghan can attend without so much drama and difficulty. You know the press will make a huge deal out of it, but if the family can come together and make peace, that would be nice.
** Okay, I looked it up on the AE FB and Jackie Tohn was in person just after the new year and she is in their pod. Macklemore was the first non-pod person ( ) who they had in person.
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Post by FannyMare on May 14, 2021 23:05:00 GMT
I listened to the whole podcast last night and it does go over the 90 minutes a bit. It was an awesome podcast. Dax, Monica and Harry discussed so many topics but yes allot of it was on how the media (for the most part) feel Harry cannot possibly have ANY issues in life as he was born privileged. He speaks of losing his Mom at 12 years old. He talks of loving being in the military because he was 'just' Harry. No one in the military looked at him as Royal. Harry followed the same rules as every member of the military. Harry speaks about " unconscious bias" allot throughout the show......which is inaccurate or misleading information. Anyway, if you love the Royals, you will love this interview. AND yes as Critical stated it is possibly Dax's first "in person" interview in a year. Does he diss his father, I read he does. I've actually heard enough from Harry, but I'm glad you enjoyed it...
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Post by Critical on May 14, 2021 23:34:07 GMT
He definitely DID NOT diss his father. It's a few minutes of him talking about how, as a parent, you want to give your child a better life than you had and protect them from any trauma you experienced. I saw that article too and it definitely blew up what was a very small part of a 90+ minute discussion.
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Post by momrek06 on May 15, 2021 2:00:02 GMT
I listened to the whole podcast last night and it does go over the 90 minutes a bit. It was an awesome podcast. Dax, Monica and Harry discussed so many topics but yes allot of it was on how the media (for the most part) feel Harry cannot possibly have ANY issues in life as he was born privileged. He speaks of losing his Mom at 12 years old. He talks of loving being in the military because he was 'just' Harry. No one in the military looked at him as Royal. Harry followed the same rules as every member of the military. Harry speaks about " unconscious bias" allot throughout the show......which is inaccurate or misleading information. Anyway, if you love the Royals, you will love this interview. AND yes as Critical stated it is possibly Dax's first "in person" interview in a year. Does he diss his father, I read he does. I've actually heard enough from Harry, but I'm glad you enjoyed it... Nope, not at all, FannyMare. Harry did not diss anyone EXCEPT for the PAPS. Those PAPS haunt the hell out of him and his family. ESP when they got to L.A. Sounds to me like they are really liking living in SB! It was a really great interview and actually when Dax went to wrap it up at the 90 minute mark, the conversation kept going. Critical, when you are done listening, I wonder what your thoughts are on Harry choosing not to answer Monica when she asked him about The Crown and whether he had/has watched it.
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Post by FannyMare on May 15, 2021 3:22:22 GMT
Does he diss his father, I read he does. I've actually heard enough from Harry, but I'm glad you enjoyed it... Nope, not at all, FannyMare . Harry did not diss anyone EXCEPT for the PAPS. Those PAPS haunt the hell out of him and his family. ESP when they got to L.A. Sounds to me like they are really liking living in SB! It was a really great interview and actually when Dax went to wrap it up at the 90 minute mark, the conversation kept going. Critical , when you are done listening, I wonder what your thoughts are on Harry choosing not to answer Monica when she asked him about The Crown and whether he had/has watched it. Thanks Kar, Harry has said he watched some of the crown..
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Post by momrek06 on May 15, 2021 4:07:27 GMT
FannyMare I am trying to remember last night. As I listened to the whole 90 + minutes I kept hoping The Crown would possibly come up. When the other host, Monica asked him about it, as I recall he dodged answering and all 3, Dax Monica and Harry were talking about Harry being a pilot and Dax asking him to take him flying and then they went back to The Crown but seriously I don’t think Harry answered it.......he was silent.
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Post by Critical on May 15, 2021 5:00:50 GMT
Monica is totally obsessed with the royals and Dax knows next to nothing. She really wanted to know if Harry had watched The Crown, but didn't want to ask, so Dax asked for her. Harry clearly didn't want to say that he had or hadn't. The most he said was that he'd seen bits of it. It's been clear that The Firm is not happy about The Crown and not interested in speaking about the series at all. I think Harry couldn't say that he had or hadn't watched without the press in the UK distorting what he said. Like they talked about in the fact check (or the non fact check, this week, since there were no facts checked! ), Dax and Monica were told that the press would go crazy and dissect every part of the podcast. We're already seeing it and the podcast has only been out since yesterday.
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Post by FannyMare on May 15, 2021 5:29:10 GMT
FannyMare I am trying to remember last night. As I listened to the whole 90 + minutes I kept hoping The Crown would possibly come up. When the other host, Monica asked him about it, as I recall he dodged answering and all 3, Dax Monica and Harry were talking about Harry being a pilot and Dax asking him to take him flying and then they went back to The Crown but seriously I don’t think Harry answered it.......he was silent. He mentioned he'd seen some of it during the Oprah interview. Prince Philip called it unnecessary cruel . I don't think any of them are avid watchers..
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Post by acookertv on May 17, 2021 16:35:53 GMT
I had a long road trip yesterday and listened to the AE interview with Harry. I thought Dax did a really good job with it - it. He put Harry at ease and was able to take an interesting tone by admitting he didn't know much about Harry other than a couple of small aspects - one embarrassing and one to be proud of. I think it also made a difference that he is so open about his struggles, and talked about it in the interview. It made things more conversational instead of Harry being the expert bestowing wisdom on everyone else.
I thought Harry made some great points. I especially liked him talking about how good it is for mental health to connect with other people and help them. It's not very popular to say that it's okay to help others for selfish reasons and it was refreshing to hear him say it. Sometimes, it's what is needed for survival.
I thought there were other things that did not put Harry in a favorable light. Even though he talked about the importance of getting out and listening to people around the Commonwealth, I thought he came across as a guy who is highly educated (duh!) but not necessarily curious. I think when he does interviews, there are things that he says that in his mind are insightful and he's opening other people's eyes. But for the people he's talking to, it's common knowledge. In this interview, one of those times was when they were talking about he and Oprah coming from extreme ends of the spectrum in terms of their backgrounds, and Harry commented that he believed that where you started does not mean you have to stay in that spot. For British aristocracy that's a crazy idea ... but for many Americans, it's not. It's part of the American Dream. Harry has spent a lot of time learning the differences in vocabulary between the two countries, but not a lot in terms of ideals.
And I'll say it - he didn't win me over in the paparazzi discussion. He's lamenting that he can't go outside and play with his child in the paparazzi capitol of the world. He asked his security detail where it was safe to go - because he's used to living in Palace / Castle situations where such freedoms exist. William's kids can privately play outside without worrying about paparazzi. But he left all of that. He walked away from protections that are afforded to his son and moved someplace that doesn't offer them. That lack of curiosity in understanding what he was getting into has consequences! And I have to say - I liked the approach Dax had in appealing to people's humanity a lot more than I did Harry lamenting that crazy Americans dare to have this crazy first amendment thing! That part made me quite thankful that all those years ago our founding fathers told the monarchy to shove it!
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Post by acookertv on May 19, 2021 12:27:56 GMT
Princess Beatrice is pregnant! Interesting that she chose to announce it on Harry and Meghan's anniversary.
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Post by ccl on May 19, 2021 16:12:47 GMT
Meghan and Harry revealed their pregnancy news on (? or just before) her sister’s wedding day so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a tit for tat.
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Post by momrek06 on May 19, 2021 16:35:45 GMT
HEY FoRT FANS!!!!
When is Meghan due?
Do you all think she has had the baby?
That pic of her with Harry and Meghan is laying down pregnant outside under some trees. Pic is black and white. She looked exactly like my DIL who is due June 7th.
My DIL's MD just changed it up a bit to possibly June 5th. But anyway, we were chatting and DIL thinks Meghan may have had her baby girl already.
ALSO what are your thoughts on NAMES?
I had heard Diana and Elizabeth or both BUT since Prince Phillip died I am now hearing "Phillipa".
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Post by acookertv on May 19, 2021 16:46:43 GMT
Meghan and Harry revealed their pregnancy news on (? or just before) her sister’s wedding day so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a tit for tat. That is certainly what it looks like.
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Post by FannyMare on May 19, 2021 17:04:30 GMT
HEY FoRT FANS!!!! When is Meghan due? Do you all think she has had the baby?That pic of her with Harry and Meghan is laying down pregnant outside under some trees. Pic is black and white. She looked exactly like my DIL who is due June 7th. My DIL's MD just changed it up a bit to possibly June 5th. But anyway, we were chatting and DIL thinks Meghan may have had her baby girl already. ALSO what are your thoughts on NAMES?I had heard Diana and Elizabeth or both BUT since Prince Phillip died I am now hearing "Phillipa". I heard Phillipa, I don't think she has had the baby though..it's due soon!
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Post by JustJuls on May 19, 2021 17:45:07 GMT
They better not name the baby Phillipa! The next male can be named Phillip. I hope Meghan is smart enough not to do that to her daughter.
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Post by FireWoman on May 19, 2021 18:54:24 GMT
They better not name the baby Phillipa! The next male can be named Phillip. I hope Meghan is smart enough not to do that to her daughter. I love the name Philippa (Pippa) personally, but I can't see her doing that because it is also Kate's sister's name. I can however see Beatrice doing it.
I would not be surprised if it was a name to honour Meghan's side of the family (read her mother) and use a form of Doria. But then again, Archie's name was out of left field when it comes to royal names, her daughter's name may be as well and have no connection to anyone. I know I wanted to do this for my child when she was born since our family had so many names after the same 2 or 3 people.
This is my fave part of Royal Watching, guessing.. and waiting for.. the new baby names! We have a while to wait for Beatrice's choice, but Meghan has what.. like 4 weeks or so now?
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Post by FannyMare on May 19, 2021 19:53:28 GMT
I love the name Phillipa, it was the name of one of my best friends, in junior school. I wanted that name..lol
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Post by JustJuls on May 19, 2021 20:08:14 GMT
They better not name the baby Phillipa! The next male can be named Phillip. I hope Meghan is smart enough not to do that to her daughter. I love the name Philippa (Pippa) personally, but I can't see her doing that because it is also Kate's sister's name. I can however see Beatrice doing it.
I would not be surprised if it was a name to honour Meghan's side of the family (read her mother) and use a form of Doria. But then again, Archie's name was out of left field when it comes to royal names, her daughter's name may be as well and have no connection to anyone. I know I wanted to do this for my child when she was born since our family had so many names after the same 2 or 3 people.
This is my fave part of Royal Watching, guessing.. and waiting for.. the new baby names! We have a while to wait for Beatrice's choice, but Meghan has what.. like 4 weeks or so now?
Well I like Pippa. I guess I have a thing with "male names" with an added A on the end. It's so obviously just trying to make a "male name" into a "female" version. I think an honor to Diana would be perfect.
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