Downton Gabby

"Potential new talent" - Ladywood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:01:45 -0400

"Potential new talent" - Ladywood

"The meeting of the patriarchy" - Ladywood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:01:25 -0400

"The meeting of the patriarchy" - Ladywood

"Don't forget your suspenders!" - Ladywood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:01:09 -0400

"Don't forget your suspenders!" - Ladywood

"Lubricants - with like three exclamation points" - Ladywood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:00:50 -0400

"Lubricants - with like three exclamation points" - Ladywood

"The Kardashian of this town" - Ladywood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:00:34 -0400

"The Kardashian of this town" - Ladywood: ladywoodpodcast:Join us for episode two of Ladywood (and...

"Wait, is she a businesslady?!" - Ladywood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:00:17 -0400

"Wait, is she a businesslady?!" - Ladywood

"You don't think Swearengen's a feminist?" - Ladywood

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:59:48 -0400

"You don't think Swearengen's a feminist?" - Ladywood

NEW PODCAST!Life After Downton: MY BRILLIANT FRENEMY You...

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:07:51 -0500

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: MY BRILLIANT FRENEMY

You know the damsels never miss a chance to talk about female friendship, so we were eager and excited to talk about the new HBO series My Brilliant Friend.

For chapter one of this saga of Elena and Lila, not all of us think their bond is always believable, but are we intrigued enough to follow them further in their adventures?

We wrap up this last show of 2018 by highlighting a few recent movies we loved enough to call them One Fabulous Thing.

Get yourself just a drop of celebratory wine and join us for a new episode of Downton Gabby!

One Fabulous Thing:
The Favourite
Hearts Beat Loud
Widows

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Hello, I’ve just listened to a wonderful BBC Radio Drama which features Joanne Froggatt. It’s so funny and witty that I wanted to call it to your attention. “The Von Trapps and Me”, written by Annie Caulfield, is told from the point of view of the “Baroness” in The Sound of Music. It’s on the BBC Radio 4 for just two more days. Hope that you have a chance to listen. Would send you a link, but the site doesn’t allow it. Best –Kristen Throop,

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:24:06 -0500

Thanks! We found at link that expires in on Dec 5th at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mz3pqBut...

"Potential new talent" - Ladywood

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:33:59 -0500

"Potential new talent" - Ladywood

trixiefilms: NEW PODCAST! Life After Downton: COMFORT...

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:43:17 -0500

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NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: COMFORT VIEWING

It’s hard times out there in the world these days. Luckily, pop culture offers us multiple ways to take a break from reality, and on this episode the damsels are sharing their favorite methods of escapism.

Join as we journey from hundreds of years in the past to hundreds of years in the future to hang out with characters who are a lot more fun than the ones in the news.

But first, we take some time to check in on Downton Abbey movie news (as well as fantasize about receiving our invites to the premiere), and wrap things up with an extra-pleasant round of One Fabulous Thing.

Grab a pour of whatever’s helping you relax these days, and join us for another episode of Downton Gabby!

One Fabulous Thing:
Charmed (TV show on The CW)
Leah on the Offbeat (book)
Articles of Interest (99% Invisible podcast)

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NEW PODCAST!Life After Downton: CRAZY FUN ENSEMBLES The...

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 18:37:50 -0400

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: CRAZY FUN ENSEMBLES

The damsels slip on their emerald rings and gold jumpsuits to discuss the hit film Crazy Rich Asians.

Avid fans of the books, they compare what works and what’s missing in the film version – but overall gush about the beautiful men in the film.

Then the damsels discuss their favorite ensemble films from the last 80 years (just a short span of time!). Pop open the bubbly, put on your disco Cleopatra dress, and let’s gossip about all of the family members!

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NEW PODCAST!Life After Downton: RETURN TO DOWNTON!It’s official!...

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:26:18 -0400

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: RETURN TO DOWNTON!

It’s official! The Downton Abbey movie goes into production this September and the Damsels couldn’t be more excited. We also have some THOUGHTS. We’re throwing out our wildest predictions and fondest hopes, and tossing our own script suggestions Julian’s way (it’s never too late to reveal Edith is really Rosumund’s daughter !)

Then, we talk about some exciting upcoming women-centric shows featuring some of our favorite actors and creators.

Get that tiara out of the family vault and ask the footman to uncork some champagne because we’re talking Downton Abbey Movie!

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Help us with our Very Special Downton Abbey Movie Podcast! Hi!...

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:45:55 -0400

Help us with our Very Special Downton Abbey Movie Podcast!

Hi! it’s Therese from Downton Gabby to let you know about a very special podcast Brandi, Shannon and I are doing about the Downton Abbey movie which is going into production this summer.

What do you think will happen in the film? We’ d love to hear from you about your story predictions, what you hope will happen (maybe blissful happiness for Edith and Bertie), and what you really really don’t want to happen (like Mr Bates charged with murder - again)

We have a special number to let us know what you think! Just call and leave a message at 917-960-2731, tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and your predictions, hopes, and fears!

If you prefer you can tweet at us to @downtongabby or leave a comment or message on Facebook at facebook.com/downtongabby.

Just get back to us by voice mail or social media by July 31st.

We can’t wait to hear from you, and look out for our special podcast in a few weeks! It’s going to be great.

Thanks from Therese, Brandi, Shannon!

NEW PODCAST! Life After Downton: PLUM TIRED Let’s just...

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 22:09:04 -0400

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: PLUM TIRED

Let’s just admit: it’s rough out there in the real world these days. On this episode, the damsels discuss how the current political climate is affecting what we want from pop culture. Sure, season two of The Handmaid’s Tale is just as well made as the first, but is the bleak storytelling doing us any good as viewers?

And on the new show Dietland, are the feminist messages getting lost in the noise? What kinds of stories about women do we as TV fans hope to see on our screens as the production cycle catches up to the news cycle (if such a thing is even possible)?

In the end, a lively round of One Fabulous Thing reminds us how much art is out there to love and draw inspiration from. So pour yourself a secret glass of the Commander’s whiskey and join us for a new episode of Downton Gabby!

One Fabulous Thing:
Pose TV Series on the FX Network
Hannah Gadsby Special on Netflix
Binge Mode Podcast: Harry Potter

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NEW PODCAST! Life After Downton: KILLER AMBITIONThe damsels...

Sun, 20 May 2018 17:16:35 -0400

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: KILLER AMBITION

The damsels delve in the brilliant, twisted world of the new show Killing Eve, check back in on the new season of Westworld, and have some thoughts to share on the latest season of Call the Midwife.

Some of these shows we loved, some them of them we hated, and some we disagree on–just to keep it interesting ;)

So put on your lipstick, pour a shot of whiskey (or just drink those warm dregs of last night’s martini), and enjoy the latest Downton Gabby podcast!

One Fabulous Thing links:
Ship It by Britta Lundin
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Crazy Rich Asians trailer
Kanopy.com film streaming
How To Lose Your Virginity on Kanopy

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I have listened to your show in its entirety and love the commentary on all the shows. I would be interested to know your opinion on the CW show Reign. It was my FAVORITE show on high school and early college and I remember thinking it Iwas pretty Feminist back then but I’m wondering if I would think the same thing now. It is pretty soapy but Adelaide Kane (imo) is gorgeous and I would watch her in any role. Also it’s a 10/10 on th sparkly headband scale.

Wed, 09 May 2018 10:47:10 -0400

Hi there! Thanks for that nice note and for introducing what we will now consider the Official...

NEW PODCAST! Life After Downton: LIZ & MIDGEIn our first...

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 21:48:35 -0500

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: LIZ & MIDGE

In our first episode of 2018, the damsels are so pleased to be back and, as always, are ready to share some opinions! We have shows to look back on and shows to look forward to – but first, one exciting Downton Abbey-related adventure to share.

In our main topic, we discuss two series that hit streaming at the end of 2017: The Crown (Season Two) and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season One). Period pieces about proper brunette ladies in the late 1950s…that couldn’t be more different from one another.

On The Crown, there’s plenty to love but also plenty we wish we’d seen more of before we have to say goodbye to this first iteration of the cast of characters (Claire Foy, you’ll always be our queen)! Then we skip across the pond to the world of Amy Sherman-Palladino, and you might be shocked which damsel felt right at home and which couldn’t wait to escape.

Finally, we wrap up with another installment of One Fabulous Thing.

Down a couple quick shots of sherry and join us for another episode of Downton Gabby!

One Fabulous Thing links:
“The Fifth Season” by N.K. Jemisin
Victoria
The Good Place
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition

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NEW PODCAST! Life After Downton: NO MAN’S LANDCall it the Wicked...

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:43:02 -0500

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: NO MAN’S LAND

Call it the Wicked Switch of the West: Netflix’s Godless, which stars our own Michelle Dockery, was sold as a Western about a town made up of and run by women. What we got was….something else.

In this podcast, we talk about what we liked (ladies in pants! with guns!), what we hated (endless speechifying by the men), and how we’d rewrite it (we have a screenplay to pitch you). Also, is promoting how feminist something is the new thing? We’re flattered.

Then we go farther west to Sacramento to discuss the smart and delightful film Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan and directed by Greta Gerwig (Oscar noms, please!)
We end this episode with an installment of One Fabulous Thing, including some Downton Abbey fan-girling.

So strap on your six-shooters, ask the barkeep for some whiskey, and saddle up for another episode of Downton Gabby.

One Fabulous Thing links:
Patti Cake$
Step
Laggies
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition
End song: Big Boned Gal by KD Lang

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NEW PODCAST! Life After Downton: BELIEVE WOMEN Content warning:...

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:09:46 -0400

NEW PODCAST!
Life After Downton: BELIEVE WOMEN

Content warning: this episode contains discussions of several depictions of sexual assault against fictional characters.

This month on the podcast, the Damsels have a lot to rant about in a post-Harvey-Weinstein-scandal media world. After some round-up from our month off, we’re diving into two series that deal with violence against women: Jane Campion & Gerard Lee’s Top of the Lake, and Harry & Jack Williams’s Liar.

Frankly, we have to say….we demand better. Why bring up important themes you don’t intend to explore adequately? Why take all the nuance out of the threats women face from men in everyday life? And why be so damn icky???

Luckily, we do still have love for some media out there, as we wrap up with an installment of Fabulous Things. So grab whatever beverage helps you deal with life these days, and join us for another episode of Downton Gabby!

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