Dearest listeners, we're in for one hell of a ride this week (and not the fun carriage kind) as we *gulp* our way through our Polin rewatch of S1E5 The Duke and I.

We'll be fiercely debating all things tomatoes, despairing with Pen as the plan to trap Colin takes a turn for the worse and screaming into the abyss as a certain thirdborn son comes up with a most splendid idea indeed.

Anyone else wondering why those wedding bells sound so much like a death knell? It's proposal time, baby.

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Ways to support those affected by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes

Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund

Donate to Emergency Financial Assistance and Disaster Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA Members

Donate to The Union Solidarity Coalition

Change.org petition for below-the-line strike workers

Deadline: Information about below-the-line workers petition

Business Insider: How to support SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes

Variety: Info on SAG-AFTRA strike

Huffington Post: Ways to support writers and actors on strike

Deadline: Strike Talk Podcast

IATSE Petition to Disney

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Show Notes

Some resources from this week's Crumbs strike talk are included in the previous section

Pod Save America: Interview with Adam Conover

Filming Leaks: Ranger's House, August 2022 (Pirate Colin)

A Little Life Cinema Screening Info

A Little Life Content Warnings

Filming Leaks: Ranger's House, February 2023 (Polin and Bridgertons waving goodbye to Francesca)

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Archaeologists of the Polin world, grab your trowels and brushes because we're off on our first-ever crumbs expedition! This episode, we'll be travelling back in time to March - June 2022 as we excavate the pre-production process and dig around for any Season 3 clues that are waiting to be uncovered.

We'll be delving deep into the Polin archive, brushing the dust off of cast interviews, announcements and other historical artefacts, all as part of our eternal quest to spiral and speculate our way to Season 3.

With our magnifying glasses in hand and the clown paint on our face, join us for the first instalment in our trip down crumbs memory lane.

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Ways to support those affected by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes:

Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

Donate to Emergency Financial Assistance and Disaster Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA Members: https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief/

Petition for below-the-line strike workers: https://www.change.org/p/raise-weekly-edd-benefits-for-those-affected-by-wga-and-sag-strike

Deadline article about petition: https://deadline.com/2023/07/makeup-artist-starts-petition-boost-unemployment-benefits-below-the-line-workers-during-strike-1235442619/

How to support SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-support-sag-aftra-wga-strike-hollywood-actors-writers-donate-fund-2023-7?r=US&IR=T

Variety article about SAG-AFTRA strike: https://variety.com/2023/film/global/actors-strike-sag-equity-uk-impact-1235654663/

Ways to support writers and actors on strike: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/writers-actors-strike-support-sag-wga_uk_64b69700e4b038c60cc6c296

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Show Notes

Links to all interviews, announcements and social media posts referred to in this episode can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/PolinBridgerton/comments/101ukl1/season_3_news_interviews_and_promo/

Luke Newton's BMW promotional video:

The Shape of Things streaming information: https://originaltheatre.com/productions/the-shape-of-things

Variety article about Queen Charlotte: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/queen-charlotte-most-popular-netflix-bird-box-barcelona-19-million-views-1235679880/

Vox article about WGA & residuals: https://www.vox.com/culture/23696617/writers-strike-wga-2023-explained-residuals-streaming-ai

Actors & residuals: https://www.tiktok.com/@spenceralthouse/video/7259215542505049390?_r=1&_t=8eIiLxBr6fy

Why writers are striking: https://www.wmtw.com/article/clarified-why-are-hollywood-writers-striking-1683039222/43770787#

Article about Netflix Top 10 viewing hours: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/netflix-top-10-estimated-viewers-hours-viewed-1235649666/

Article about Amazon's streaming metrics: https://qz.com/1230364/amazon-has-a-secret-way-of-judging-the-success-of-its-tv-shows

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We know this issue has been confusing for many and we’re all trying to navigate it as best we can. We promise to keep you updated as we go.

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For ways you can support those impacted by the strikes, please see the information below:

Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

Donate to Emergency Financial Assistance and Disaster Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA Members: https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief/

Petition for below-the-line strike workers: https://www.change.org/p/raise-weekly-edd-benefits-for-those-affected-by-wga-and-sag-strike

Deadline article about petition: https://deadline.com/2023/07/makeup-artist-starts-petition-boost-unemployment-benefits-below-the-line-workers-during-strike-1235442619/

How to support SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-support-sag-aftra-wga-strike-hollywood-actors-writers-donate-fund-2023-7?r=US&IR=T

Variety article about SAG-AFTRA strike: https://variety.com/2023/film/global/actors-strike-sag-equity-uk-impact-1235654663/

Ways to support writers and actors on strike: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/writers-actors-strike-support-sag-wga_uk_64b69700e4b038c60cc6c296

It's the moment we've all been waiting for...it's Barb time, baby! Prepare to be scandalised as we head over to the sensuous Trowbridge Ball for our Polin rewatch of S1E4 An Affair of Honor.

We'll be celebrating every moment of a fan-favourite scene, despairing with Pen as her night goes from bad to worse and grabbing our seconds as we head off for an early morning duel.

What a barb, what an episode!

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*Sorry for any audio issues in this episode! We'll be back to normal next week*

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SAG-AFRTA & WGA Strike Information

Petition for below-the-line strike workers: https://www.change.org/p/raise-weekly-edd-benefits-for-those-affected-by-wga-and-sag-strike

Deadline article about petition: https://deadline.com/2023/07/makeup-artist-starts-petition-boost-unemployment-benefits-below-the-line-workers-during-strike-1235442619/

How to support SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-support-sag-aftra-wga-strike-hollywood-actors-writers-donate-fund-2023-7?r=US&IR=T

Donate to Emergency Financial Assistance and Disaster Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA Members: https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief/

Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

Variety article about SAG-AFTRA strike: https://variety.com/2023/film/global/actors-strike-sag-equity-uk-impact-1235654663/

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Show Notes

Original Theatre Company teaser about The Shape of Things: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuzWMT8qMSd/?hl=en

Nicola Coughlan Best Dressed of the Week: https://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2023/07/17/best-dressed-of-the-week-159/

The Official Bridgerton Guide to Entertaining info: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu1p0OZOCtm/?img_index=1

Hatfield House S3 filming spoilers: https://www.reddit.com/r/PolinBridgerton/comments/x4zwfa/wake_up_babes_its_churro_crumbs_3_locations_night/

Prudence and Dankworth S3 filming spoilers: https://www.reddit.com/r/PolinBridgerton/comments/10zt2dq/the_production_formerly_known_as_hampstead/

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This week, we're grabbing our white feathery fans and fluttering our eyelashes as we learn the all-important Art of the Swoon during our Polin rewatch of S1E3.

We'll be keeping Pen company as she eagerly waits for the post to arrive, joining Colin at the opening of a new art wing and contemplating how much easier all our lives would be if certain thirdborn Bridgertons paid a little more attention to important family conversations.

Episode 5 - available now!

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Show Notes

How to support SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-support-sag-aftra-wga-strike-hollywood-actors-writers-donate-fund-2023-7?r=US&IR=T

Donate to Emergency Financial Assistance and Disaster Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA Members: https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief/

Donate to The Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

Variety article about SAG-AFTRA strike: https://variety.com/2023/film/global/actors-strike-sag-equity-uk-impact-1235654663/

Nicola Coughlan and Phoebe Dynevor at Wimbledon: https://www.instagram.com/p/CukEEGJAyFo/

Seize Them! article: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/seize-them-movie-aimee-lou-wood-nicola-coughlan

Nicola Coughlan interview with British Vogue: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/nicola-coughlan-barbie-premiere

On set with Tom Verica and Jeffrey Jurr: https://www.tiktok.com/@shondaland/video/7249820826986581294?_t=8dmAiwaQSE2&_r=1

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Dearest gentle listeners, it's time to take our sticks out and go promenading for suitors as we jump into our Polin rewatch of S1E2 Shock and Delight.

We'll be joining Eloise and Penelope on their mission to solve life's biggest mystery, blushing over Colin Bridgerton's improper topics of conversation and musing over the all-important question of whether or not it actually does very much signify.

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Show Notes

Luke Newton at British GQ x Evian Wimbledon event: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuUyxdfoMf4/

Nicola Coughlan at Wimbledon: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuaCRQZo_H5/

Nicola Coughlan's Tudum interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttq4uvLEEvg

S3 filming leaks from Bath: https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1722939/Bridgerton-season-3-filming-photos-Nicola-Coughlan-Penelope-Colin-romance

Jess Brownell Interview with Variety: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/why-bridgerton-season-3-penelope-colin-1235268287/

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Get your gowns and giant feathers at the ready, because it's debut time! This week, we begin the first in our Polin rewatch series, breaking down everything Penelope and Colin from S1E1 Diamond of the First Water.

We'll be following Pen's debut into society, Colin's attempts at courtship and the arrival of a mysterious new gossip writer in the ton. With pining gazes, wretched sonnets and even a memorable dance at Vauxhall, what better way to mark the start of a new social season?

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Show Notes

Photo of Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct-LaqKIOtP/

Casting of Lord Cutbill: https://twitter.com/RompRomance/status/1674263068119891970?s=20

Joe Barnes (Lord Wilding) Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/4055-7831-9445

Max Boast (Lord Cutbill) CV: https://www.olivia-bell.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Max-Boast-CV-1.pdf

Fan Meeting Nicola Coughlan: https://twitter.com/namsjoonn/status/1673485624056205312

Official Script of Diamond of the First Water: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Bridgerton-Pilot-Script-It-Starts-On-The-Page.pdf

Surprise! We're back with a special bonus episode discussing the latest crumbs, clues and interviews that have dropped since Tudum weekend. Join us as we theorise over book-to-screen scene adaptations, Pen and Colin's return to London and the heart-squeezing love we've been promised for Season 3!

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Show Notes

People Interview: https://people.com/nicola-coughlan-teases-bridgerton-season-3-romantic-special-true-to-books-exclusive-7550011

ET Interview: https://www.etonline.com/interview-nicola-coughlan-dishes-on-spicy-bridgerton-season-3-kissing-scene-with-co-star-luke-newton

Cat Quinn Interviews: https://www.instagram.com/catquinn/

Tyrrell Charles Interview: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_MuJGvOJmBo

Twitter: Nicola's favorite RMB quote (via @AlexaAdoresIt)

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Join us as we take you into the circus tent with our live reaction to Tudum 2023. Plus, we share our in-depth (and only sometimes spiralling) discussion about the new Season 3 stills, cast interviews and THAT release date leak. Face paint at the ready, dear clowns. It's Double Tudum time!

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Tudum: A Global Fan Event – Full Livestream: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/global-event

Shondaland Article, 17 June: https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/shondaland-bridgerton-behind-the-scenes/a44225454/bridgerton-season-3-news-netflix-tudum/

Nicola Coughlan Interview - News.com.au Interview: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/streaming/bridgerton-drops-firstlook-season-three-photos-of-penelope-and-colin/news-story/2ed3acfadb141f520121cf39c1f3ae7f

Nicola Coughlan Interview – Cat Quinn: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctogf4VOEY6/

Bridgerton 3x01 Ranger’s House Filming Leaks: https://nypost.com/2022/08/05/hannah-dodd-on-bridgerton-set-all-we-know-about-season-3/

Fundraiser for LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice: ⁠https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/polinbridgerton

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Welcome to What a Barb! A Polin Podcast, a brand-new podcast celebrating all things Penelope and Colin from the Netflix TV show, Bridgerton and the books by Julia Quinn.

Join a group of dedicated Polin fans as we take you through episode deep-dives, the latest breaking news and share all our favourite theories and speculation as we await the arrival of Season 3.

In episode one, we introduce ourselves and how we came to be part of this crazy fandom we call home, discuss recent news ("crumbs") for the upcoming series of Bridgerton and last year's Tudum event, and look ahead to the upcoming Tudum 2.0!

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