Meghan Markle’s Podcast Fails to Capture Listeners’ Attention

Meghan Markle, also known as the Duchess of Sussex, recently launched her highly-anticipated podcast series.

However, a recent poll revealed that readers are not tuning in to listen.

The first episode of the Archetypes podcast series, titled “The Misconceptions of Ambition with Serena Williams,” was released on Tuesday, August 23.

In this episode, Meghan engages in a candid conversation with her tennis star friend about motherhood, pregnancy, and the societal connotations of ambition for women.

Dr. Laura Kay was also interviewed by Meghan, where she shared personal stories about her own struggles with ambition.

Additionally, Meghan provided insights into her life as a new mother, recounting an incident where her son Archie narrowly escaped a fire during a royal tour in South Africa back in 2019.

Initially, Archetypes was introduced as a podcast that aimed to challenge the labels that hold women back.

In a promotional video, Meghan promised to be her authentic self while engaging in intimate conversations with friends, historians, and experts.

The podcast is set to feature 12 episodes, with Meghan discussing female stereotypes with household names and experts.

A recent poll conducted from Wednesday, August 24, to Friday, August 26, asked readers if they planned on listening to Meghan's podcast series.

Out of the 15,493 people who responded, a staggering 98% (15,207 people) answered no.

Only 2% (230 people) expressed interest in listening, while 56 people remained unsure.

The accompanying article generated hundreds of comments, with many readers expressing their disinterest in Archetypes.

One user, let's just say, commented that life is too short to listen, while another, napensari, stated that they had better things to do.

Wrathful wrote a simple “no,” and wiser1 stated they wouldn't listen even in a decade of Sundays.

Mecklemill90y went as far as saying they wouldn't listen even if they were paid to do so.

Some readers even claimed that they were canceling their Spotify subscriptions due to Meghan's podcast.

Swoop2012 declared that they had closed their account, emphasizing that they would not waste their time.

Interestedreader expressed their decision not only to avoid listening but also to not renew their Spotify subscription.

It should be noted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a multi-year podcast partnership with Spotify after stepping down from their roles as senior working royals in 2020.

However, in contrast to their podcast venture, the couple has faced some challenges with their Netflix partnership.

Netflix executives have reportedly been holding emergency meetings with Harry and Meghan following a public backlash.

The entertainment newsletter, The Anchlor, cited an inside source revealing Netflix's concerns over the cancellation of the show “Pearl” and a decline in subscriber counts.

In response to these concerns, Harry and Meghan called for an all-hands meeting to address the optics of the situation.

The source even mentioned Meghan's desire to speak directly with Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix.

This revelation comes as royal commentator Daniela Elza criticized the couple, labeling them as unsuccessful in the US and suggesting that their novelty factor has worn off.

Elza argued that having titles and access to the Buckingham Palace Wi-Fi password is not sufficient for big companies to invest millions into their projects.

She emphasized the need for Harry and Meghan to prove themselves and not rely solely on their royal status.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle's podcast series, Archetypes, has failed to capture the attention of readers, according to a recent poll.

Despite the Duchess's promise of candid conversations and challenging societal labels, the overwhelming majority of respondents expressed disinterest in listening.