Meghan Markle has announced a new podcast. Everything to know so far
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is coming out with a new podcast!
On Feb. 13, Lemonada Media announced that the network is collaborating with the former Meghan Markle to develop a new podcast series.
As part of their new partnership, Lemonada Media will also distribute the first season of the former Meghan Markle's previous podcast, “Archetypes,” for all audio platforms.
“I’m proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting,” she said in a press release. “Being able to support a female founded company with a roster of thought provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a fantastic way to kick off 2024."
"Our plan to re-release 'Archetypes' so that more people can now have access to it, as well as launching a dynamic new podcast are well in the works," she continued. "I’m so eager to be able to share it soon, and am overjoyed to be joining the Lemonada family.”
Lemonada Media is known for its hit podcasts, such as “Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus" and “Funny Cuz It’s True with Elyse Myers."
“We are beyond honored that Meghan has trusted us to help democratize access to ‘Archetypes,’ and that so many more people around the world will have access to the series soon," Lemonada’s CEO and co-founder, Jessica Cordova Kramer said in a press release. "Meghan’s talent as host, creator and conversationalist is unparalleled and we are thrilled to co-create a new series with her that fosters her approach to creating art that matters,”
Lemonada’s chief creative officer and co-founder, Stephanie Wittels Wachs added, “As we’ve started development with The Duchess of Sussex, we are blown away by her collaborative spirit and clear vision, along with her deep desire to build compassion and community through this work. The Lemonada team felt immediate kinship with Meghan and the Archewell Productions team, and we are delighted to be working together."
Read on to learn more about Meghan Markle's new podcast.
What will Meghan Markle's new podcast be about?
The former Meghan Markle said in the Feb. 13 press release that her "dynamic" upcoming podcast is "well in the works." However, further details about the podcast still have yet to be announced.
Does Meghan Markle's new podcast have a name?
According to Lemonada Media, the former Meghan Markle's podcast is still untitled.
"As part of their new deal, Lemonada will distribute the first season of the award-winning and critically acclaimed “Archetypes” for all audio platforms and also develop a new original podcast series as yet untitled hosted by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex," the press release reads.
What was Meghan Markle's ‘Archetypes’ podcast about?
"Archetypes" was a thought-provoking podcast that explored "the labels that try to hold women back" in today's society, per its Spotify page.
According to Lemonada Media, “Archetypes” has seen over 10 million downloads and has averaged nearly a million listens per episode.
On “Archetypes,” the Duchess of Sussex interviewed a number of celebrities, such as Mariah Carey, who broke down the definition of being a diva, Mindy Kaling, who celebrated her singledom and more.
What else has Meghan Markle been up to?
The former Meghan Markle has been up to a lot ever since she relocated to the United States with her husband, Prince Harry, in 2020. That year, the couple created their own production company and signed a multiyear deal with Netflix to produce content for the streaming service, according to The New York Times.
Then in June 2021, the couple welcomed their second child, daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. They had their first child, son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in May 2019.
In December 2022, Netflix released Harry and Meghan's six-part docuseries that detailed their relationship, including how they met, Harry’s proposal and the first dance they had at their wedding, among other revelations.
While juggling her career with motherhood, the former Meghan Markle appeared in a new coffee ad Dec. 19 for Clevr Blends, a vegan coffee brand she’s invested in.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
