Meghan Markle’s Podcast Receives Harsh Criticism on Social Media

Meghan Markle's latest podcast release has faced severe backlash on social media, with users expressing disappointment and claiming the content is unoriginal.

The podcast opened with a childhood anecdote where Meghan wrote to a soap company regarding a TV ad that had offended her as a child.

This story, previously shared during an interview on Nickelodeon, failed to impress social media users who felt it lacked originality.

Social media was abuzz with criticism, with one Twitter user expressing their frustration, stating they were tempted to switch off the podcast within 20 seconds of hearing the repetitive story.

Another user, Red 3008, shared their disappointment, revealing they couldn't bear to listen beyond 1 minute and 21 seconds due to the lackluster content.

Natalie Bridge, known as NatalieB666 on Twitter, voiced her disdain for the podcast, highlighting her inability to endure Meghan's voice and the forced camaraderie portrayed in the episode.

She admitted to fast-forwarding through the content in hopes of improvement, only to be left unimpressed.

Some critics were more scathing in their reviews, with one user comparing the podcast unfavorably to a mundane blackboard.

Despite the Duchess's attempt to critique a Procter and Gamble soap ad, which aligns with her charity's focus on gender equality, the podcast failed to resonate with listeners.

In a scathing review for The Times, James Marriott described Meghan's podcast as a collection of trivialities, absurdities, and self-indulgent Californian clichés set to soothing music.

Even those sympathetic to Meghan's cause found the content underwhelming, with Marriott likening the experience to being trapped in a self-absorbed wellness spa session.

During the podcast, Meghan discussed the challenges of negative media coverage and the impact of misrepresentations on her.

However, her conversation with a guest, Williams, took a humorous turn when Williams playfully contradicted Meghan's claims of fearlessness by revealing her aversion to the sea, deviating from the podcast's intended serious tone.

Since signing an $18 million deal with Spotify two years ago, Meghan and Prince Harry have released only their second podcast episode.

The lackluster reception to their previous episode, focusing on connection, raises questions about the value of their partnership with Spotify.

Despite the involvement of numerous producers and executives, including Meghan herself, the podcast failed to captivate audiences.

Fans of the Sussexes may be disappointed to learn that the new podcast series offers little improvement based on past performance.

With doubts lingering over the podcast's quality and impact, it remains uncertain whether Meghan and Harry's foray into podcasting will meet expectations.