What a Barb! A Polin Podcast

What a Barb!
What a Barb! A Polin Podcast Podcast

A fan podcast celebrating all things Penelope, Colin, and Bridgerton complete with episode deep dives, book rereads, theories and speculation, and plenty of spiraling from a group of friends who anxiously awaited Season 3 and now are braced once more for the Wilderness Weeks.

  1. Episode 56 - What a Trunk Full of Seashells! [S3 Episode Rankings]

    7 SEPT

    Episode 56 - What a Trunk Full of Seashells! [S3 Episode Rankings]

    🎵Summer days drifting away but oh, those 15-billion-minute-long summer niiiights 🎵 After a summer swimming in the Polin seas, we’re almost ready to pack up our seashells, buy Pen a stick of rock and head home for an Autumn of filming crumbs and rewatches. But before we lock up our trunks and board the boat back to Mayfair, we have one last task on our hands: ardently, fervently and loudly declaring our Season 3 episode rankings. Which episode left our Polin hearts soaring inches above the ground like a slow-moving hot air balloon? Is that really the Grim Reaper toasting marshmallows with us at the Floral Ball? And why oh why is Lechi crying again on a Zoom call? We wish you the best of luck, S3 Episodes. To the field of combat we go. * Show Notes Next Best Picture Podcast: Interview with Cinematographer Alicia Robbins Dexerto: Netflix destroys House of the Dragon, The Boys with Bridgerton Spotify: Give Me Everything – Piano Version, Archer Marsh Bookstock Festival Origins with Cush Jumbo: Golda Rosheuvel NYLON: Interview with Nicola Coughlan about Kate Spade FW24 campaign Pink News: Jonathan Bailey announced for Emporio Armani FW24 campaign Variety: First look at Jurassic World: Rebirth YouTube: Wicked – Official Trailer 2 Warhammer TV: The Tithes: Sacrifice Radio Times: Channel 5 reveal ‘The Hardacres’ in Autumn line-up Lyric Theatre Belfast: The Tragedy of Richard III The Watermill Theatre: The King’s Speech BFI London Film Festival: PIGS Deadline: Phoeve Dynevor to star in ‘Famous’ Deadline: Charithra Chandran cast as Miss Wednesday in Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ * Follow Us Patreon Instagram⁠ ⁠ TikTok⁠  YouTube

    1h 9m
  2. Episode 55 - What a Rare Bavarian Text! [S3 Q&A Pt 2]

    25 AUG

    Episode 55 - What a Rare Bavarian Text! [S3 Q&A Pt 2]

    Sigh no more, listeners, sigh no more. The Lady in Silver has been found at last. But there’s no rest for the Wicked as Beans has found herself with a new mystery on her hands: we don’t even know which rare Bavarian text it is, but we’re looking for it. As we scour the shelves of Shakespeare & Co. for the elusive tome, we’ll also be searching for answers to burning Season 3 questions about bandaged flashbacks, Italian Contessas and babies named Ginger. Elsewhere, we try to recover from the shock of finding Kanthony inside their own home by sitting down to talk Regency mommy bloggers, Daddy issues and whether Mr Bridgerton said he’d buy the flowers himself for the Featherington estate. And as August(us Gloop) slips away into a moment of time, we’ll be reminiscing over summer love at the Polin wedding and the cryptic identity of a most important guest. Fife or not Fife: that is the question. * Join Us on Patreon Patreon: What a Barb! Pod * Show Notes Variety: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Casts Yerin Ha as Benedict’s Love Interest Sophie Beckett National Television Awards: Vote for ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘The Traitors’ Reddit: r/TheTraitorsArchive Instagram: @bridgertonnetflix compilation of Claudia Jessie’s promo highlights Happy Sad Confused: Jonathan Bailey talks FELLOW TRAVELERS, BRIDGERTON, WICKED, JURASSIC PARK Backstage: Interview with Jonathan Bailey YouTube: Wicked | Fiyero promo clip Harper’s Bazaar: My Beauty Edit: Nicola Coughlan Deadline: First look at ‘Outrageous’ starring Bessie Carter VSQ: ‘Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond tour dates’ * Follow Us Instagram⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ YouTube Patreon

    1h 21m
  3. Episode 54 - What a Positive Tone of Voice! [S3 Q&A Pt 1]

    11 AUG

    Episode 54 - What a Positive Tone of Voice! [S3 Q&A Pt 1]

    The Ton’s out for summer. But over here, the Class of 1815 is still very much in session. In the first of our S3 Q&As, we’ll be turning on our Regency location settings, standing on Crumbs sentry and tackling the hard-hitting questions of the social season. Which Soft Colin line still has us swooning? Which moonlight bisoux stole our hearts? And why can’t we stop ourselves from laughing at the bleakest moment in Polin history? Elsewhere, we cool off from the heat by dipping our toes in the Season 4 waters, discussing a mysterious meeting at a masquerade and an urgent call for a tiny, unnamed redhead. And as Colin gets a taste of his own carriage-flavoured medicine, we’ll be revisiting old, oblivious friends, mourning the missed moments of the season and confronting the most important question of all: Who broke the heart of everyone’s favourite snake? * Spoiler Warning 13:55 – 16:55: Discussion of leaked Season 4 audition script * Show Notes – Crumbs Instagram: Sophie audition scene leak Instagram: Ryan Wheeler Twitter: Blooper Reel (via @bridgerton) TikTok: Mum, I'm in a Movie Instagram: Mum, I'm in a Movie Spotify: We Can’t Be Friends (originally by Ariana Grande) - Atwood Quartet Spotify: Waiting for Tonight (originally by Jennifer Lopez) - Archer Marsh Deadine: Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan Signs With CAA * Show Notes – Main Episode and Outro Shondaland: BTS featurette - A Dance Story ⁠⁠⁠ Barnes and Noble: Exclusive S3 Soundtrack, Colin’s Blue Eyes Edition Etsy: Obvs’s Hot Air Balloon Necklace RedBubble: Flamedork Spotify: Chandelier (originally by Sia) - Vitamin String Quartet ⁠ Spotify: I, Carrion (Icarian) - Hozier ⁠ * Follow Us Instagram⁠ ⁠ TikTok⁠ YouTube

    1h 27m
  4. Episode 53 - What a Masquerade! [Season 4 Announcement Reaction]

    28 JUL

    Episode 53 - What a Masquerade! [Season 4 Announcement Reaction]

    Masquerade! Sophie Beckett on parade! Masquerade! Hide your face, so the world will never find you! Paint brushes at the ready, dearest listeners. Just as we’re busy basking in the glow of our (finally) happily married Polin, it’s time to begin the next part of our journey. While we search high and low for an elusive Lady in Silver, we take a quick dip in a lake with Benedict, stop by a silent Scottish castle to check in on Eloise’s sanity, and reminisce over Tudums of days gone by with a leprechaun and her pot of gold. Benedict Bridgerton, you may run and hide from settling down – but a face will still pursue you. But who can name the face? Certainly not us. But if anybody knows who she is, tell her we’re looking for her. * Spoiler Warning This episode contains discussion of the plot details of An Offer From a Gentleman (Benedict’s story), To Sir Phillip, With Love (Eloise’s story) and It’s In His Kiss (Hyacinth’s story) by Julia Quinn. Show Notes Tudum: Benedict Is Unmasked as Bridgerton Season 4’s Romantic Lead: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/bridgerton-season-4-cast-release-date-news YouTube: Season 4 announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHJPpo2oeU Harper’s Bazaar: Interview with Luke Thompson (inc. reference to lake scene): https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a61086616/bridgerton-luke-thompson-benedict-queer-interview/ Twitter: Fan theory about Season 4 episode title (via @sophiepoets): https://x.com/sophiepoets/status/1815839858876899359 L.L. Bean: Vacationland dog canoe rug: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/127969?page=indoor/outdoor-vacationland-dog-canoe * Follow Us Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/whatabarbpod/ ⁠ ⁠ TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatabarbpod⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhataBarbPod

    53 min
  5. Episode 52 - What a Conversation with Archer Marsh! [Interview]

    13 JUL

    Episode 52 - What a Conversation with Archer Marsh! [Interview]

    Budge up, Mr Bridgerton. We’re hopping in the carriage and this time we’ve got company. Join us as we welcome the remarkable Archer Marsh to the podcast, composer of Season 3 covers “Give Me Everything”, “Confident” and “Lights.” We’ll be following the journey from the tracks’ creation and their inclusion on the Bridgerton soundtrack, to the astonishing viral reaction from fans across the world. And as we discuss an innocuous little carriage ride, we’ll be pondering over the power of music in storytelling and why although Pen might not have got everything, she certainly got enough. Then when the carriage pulls up at Bridgerton House, Archer Marsh will also be sharing his perspective on hustling & hard work in the music industry, the need for bravery in creativity, and the essential art of letting go. For everyone except Colin, that is. You keep holding on tightly to that rope, old friend. * Show Notes – Interview with Archer Marsh Instagram: Archer Marsh (@archer_marsh) TikTok: Archer Marsh (@archer_marsh) YouTube: Archer Marsh Spotify: Archer Marsh artist profile   Spotify: Sequēns, Archer Marsh YouTube: School’s Out, Archer Marsh Available Internationally: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer (The New Harbinger, ISBN: 978-1572245372) Available Internationally: The Practice: Shipping creative work by Seth Godin (Penguin Business, ISBN: 978-0241470046) Spotify: Bridgerton Season 3 (Covers from the Netflix Series) Available Internationally: Bridgerton Season Three: Covers from the Netflix Series - Wedding Ring Gold Vinyl Barnes & Noble: Bridgerton Season Three: Covers from the Netflix Series – Colin’s Blue Eyes Vinyl [Exclusive] *   Show Notes - Crumbs Forbes: Update on Season 4 production Shondaland: Behind Bridgerton – New Beginnings Magpie Toys: Nicola Coughlan private signing (prints & posters) Magpie Toys: Nicola Coughlan private signing (Funko Pop option) Magpie Toys: Nicola Coughlan private signing (send-in option) Metro Comic Con Shakespeare’s Globe: Antony & Cleopatra Variety: Simone Ashley joins the cast of ‘F1’ * Follow Us Instagram⁠ TikTok⁠ YouTube

    59 min

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A fan podcast celebrating all things Penelope, Colin, and Bridgerton complete with episode deep dives, book rereads, theories and speculation, and plenty of spiraling from a group of friends who anxiously awaited Season 3 and now are braced once more for the Wilderness Weeks.

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