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Host Manika teams up with culture critic Princess Weekes to dissect Prime Video’s My Lady Jane—what works in the romance, what fails in the history, and why the cancellation stings. Expect a clear-eyed look at “fantastical racism,” the show’s alt-Tudor politics, and how period dramas can respect real women while still being fun.

In our Media Mania opener, we cut through the noise around Ryan Murphy’s Monster: Ed Gein and the true-crime industrial complex, then parse Ridley Scott’s “mediocrity in Hollywood” remarks—what’s fair, what’s bluster, and how to build a smarter watchlist.

• 00:13 — Intro & Guest: Manika opens; Princess Weekes introduces herself.

• 01:16 — Media Mania: Monster (Ed Gein): Ryan Murphy’s approach, exploitation vs. “care,” and pushback.

• 20:25 — Ridley Scott on “Mediocrity”: What he said; how much of it holds up.

• 27:26 — Segment Wrap → Main Topic: Closing Media Mania; pivot to My Lady Jane.

• 28:03 — What My Lady Jane Is: Premise, Ethians, cancellation context.

• 30:15 — Princess’s First Take: Historical accuracy vs. alt-history—why attaching to Lady Jane Grey backfires.

• 39:40 — “Not a Documentary” Isn’t Enough: Comparisons (e.g., The Apothecary Diaries), stakes, and treatment of women in history.

• 51:19 — Teen/CW Energy?: Tone, muddled messaging, and audience fit.

• 55:38 — Fantastical Racism & Metaphors: Why the Ethian allegory feels lazy.

• 1:09:43 — What Works: The Romance: Slow-burn strengths; brief Bridgerton aside.

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