Episode 55: The Crown Season 5, Episode 4 Annus Horribilus Recap

While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, or a pseudo-thriller? Why not all three! Plus, Ivan shares which movie has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score that he still enjoyed.

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 212: Not a Mama Mia, which premiered on May 23, 2023. Has the show finally found its groove? And what are the odds that three people from the first Lollapalooza all end up in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, will Taylor return?

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Your Father?

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 10: Decommissioned, and to look back at Season 5 as a whole. Then, they look ahead to Season 6 and make predictions about what's likely to come. Plus, which American Idol winner would Carlyn have voted for?

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 9: Couple 31. Ivan shares the secret to making a great omelet, while Carlyn again questions why The Crown refuses to introduce Darren to us. Plus, what did Diana do to make Ivan so angry?

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 8: Gunpowder. Ivan has a new favorite character, and Sam is still not a fan of Martin Bashir. Plus, the three of them try to gauge what level of involvement Queen Elizabeth and John Birt would have had in the conception of Mr. Bean.

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 7: No Woman's Land. Carlyn shares some of her favorite vending machine snacks and tries to explain how California's Lemon Law works. Plus, was Apollo 13 really the best choice for Diana and Dr. Khan?

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 6: Ipatiev House, and come away with more questions than answers. Where is this Elizabeth and Philip disconnect coming from? Who else did Philip convince to be in his companionship gang? And why does King George V have a parrot? The world may never know...

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 5: The Way Ahead, which might just be the kinkiest episode of The Crown yet. Together, they break down why Charles doesn't get Camilla a cell phone, does the revenge dress scene make sense, and if this is the best version of Anne we've gotten so far. Plus, why is Carlyn stroking her microphone?

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 4: Annus Horribilus. Was 1992 actually a horrible year? And do these flashbacks to Claire Foy and Vanessa Kirby work? Plus, how is this episode of The Crown similar to Grey's Anatomy?