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The Brand Breakdown

Hosted by Courtney & Michelle · news · EN · 47 episodes

About this Podcast:

What goes up, must come down. On The Brand Breakdown, we’re taking a deep dive into some of the biggest brands - from companies to pop stars and everything in between - to examine what helped their brand rise above the fray, how they handled success, what happened when it all went wrong... and whether they’ve been able to - or can - make a comeback.

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What is The Brand Breakdown about?

What goes up, must come down. On The Brand Breakdown, we’re taking a deep dive into some of the biggest brands - from companies to pop stars and everything in between - to examine what helped their brand rise above the fray, how they handled success, what happened when it all went wrong...

Who hosts The Brand Breakdown?

The Brand Breakdown is hosted by Courtney & Michelle. The show has published 47 episodes to date.

What has The Brand Breakdown covered recently?

Recent episodes include "A Royal Mess, Homecoming: Harry & Meghan Move to the Cotswolds & King Haakon Takes the Throne" (28 August 2026, 22 minutes), "A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: Meghan’s Big Move - Netflix Split, As Ever Success & Royal Comeback Rumors" (14 March 2026, 25 minutes), and "A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: Prince Andrew, The Scandals, & The York Princesses" (11 March 2026, 41 minutes).

How often does The Brand Breakdown publish?

The Brand Breakdown publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 47 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Brand Breakdown?

Booking probability for The Brand Breakdown is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Brand Breakdown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Brand Breakdown's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Brand Breakdown?

The strongest fits for The Brand Breakdown are Marketing, Advertising & PR and Business & Management Consulting. The Brand Breakdown has a news audience.

About the host

Courtney & Michelle hosts The Brand Breakdown, a news show with 47 episodes published.

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  • Episode #4

    A Royal Mess, Homecoming: Harry & Meghan Move to the Cotswolds & King Haakon Takes the Throne

    Aug 28, 202622 minS3

    **We had some audio issues in this episode - so please excuse us!** This week on A Royal Mess , Courtney and Michelle return from a short hiatus with big news: King Harald of Norway has passed away after 35 years on the...

  • Episode #3

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: Meghan’s Big Move - Netflix Split, As Ever Success & Royal Comeback Rumors

    Mar 14, 202625 minS3

    <p>This week on A Royal Mess, WeeklyWrap-Up, Courtney and Michelle dive into Meghan Markle’s growing lifestyle brand As Ever and the news that she’s parting ways with Netflix. Is this actually a smart business move...

  • Episode #2

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: Prince Andrew, The Scandals, & The York Princesses

    Mar 11, 202641 minS3

    <p>Prince Andrew is back in the headlines - and the situation may be getting worse. In this week’s Royal Wrap-Up, Courtney and Michelle break down the latest developments surrounding Andrew, including police searches...

  • Episode #1

    A Royal Mess: The Problem with (Just) Andrew - Prince Andrew Loses His Royal Titles

    Oct 31, 202546 minS3

    <p>This week, Michelle and Courtney unpack the latest - and most dramatic - turn yet in the Prince Andrew saga. Overnight headlines and a fresh report collide with a decisive move from King Charles: the removal of...

  • The Brand Breakdown

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: Meghan Markle's New Netflix Era, Princess Kate's Comeback, & King Charles’ Health Update

    Apr 4, 202542 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Brand Breakdown, Michelle and Courtney dive into the latest updates from across the pond, examining how the British royal family continues to manage personal challenges and public perception...

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  • Episode #2

    A Royal Mess - Kate Is Done With Chemo!

    Sep 9, 202423 minS3

    <p>Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess. Today we're dropping in with a breaking news episode because The Princess of Wales (Kate Middleton) has announced that she's done with...

  • Episode #1

    Justin Timberlake - Part 1

    Aug 20, 202432 minS3

    <p>Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown!</p><p>This week we're kicking off our newest series - and it's not royal related! We're taking a deep dive into the rise (and fall?) of the Prince of Pop...

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    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up: Royals At The Olympics, Harry & Meghan's Next Tour & A Tense Moment

    Aug 2, 202430 minS0

    <p>In this week's episode of the The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-Up, Michelle and Courtney dive into the latest royal sightings at the Olympics - or the lack thereof. While European royals are making...

  • The Brand Breakdown

    Breaking Down Bridgerton: Seasons 1-3

    Jul 30, 202459 minS0

    <p>From the casting decisions that broke barriers to the intricate storytelling that kept us all hooked, this episode is a must-listen for any Bridgerton fan.</p><p>We kick things off with a quick recap of seasons one...

  • The Brand Breakdown

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up: Kate's Wimbledon Appearance & Harry's Award Controversy

    Jul 26, 202432 minS0

    <p>Welcome back, everybody! It's been a minute, but so much has happened in royal news. </p>We kick things off with Kate Middleton's surprise appearance at Wimbledon. As the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis...

  • The Brand Breakdown

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap Up - Princess Anne Released From Hospital, Prince Harry's New Legal Drama

    Jun 29, 202427 minS0

    <p>Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-Up. </p><p>This week, we dive into the latest royal news, starting with an update on Princess Anne's recovery after a scary fall, the...

  • The Brand Breakdown

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-up: D-Day Commemorations & Will The Monarchy Be Abolished?

    Jun 7, 202433 minS0

    <p>On this episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess, Courtney and Michelle discussed Prince William's attendance at the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorative events, The Princess of Wales's (Kate Middleton's)...

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    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up: Royals Cancel Engagements, The Young Royals Host A Garden Party, and An Update on Kate

    May 25, 202431 minS0

    <p>Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess. In this episode, we discuss one of the most fun royal engagement's we've seen in a while - a garden party hosted by Prince William, with his...

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    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up: Harry and Meghan Visit Nigeria, Invictus 10th Anniversary, and The King Hosts a Garden Party

    May 13, 202438 minS0

    <p>On this episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-up we discuss Harry's quick return to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games and the snub (?) by the royal family, Meghan and...

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    A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap Up: The King's Cancer Update, Kate's New Honours, and Harry's Military Presentation

    Apr 29, 202443 minS0

    <p>Welcome back to The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up! As the royals start to move toward their Summer Season - their busiest time of the year! - we had lots to discuss last week, including an update on...

  • Episode #32

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up: Taking A Look At the Meghan's Jam, The Netflix Filming Location, and Harry's New Residence

    Apr 22, 202442 minS0

    <p>On this week's episode Michelle and Courtney break down The Duchess of Sussex's American Riviera Orchard (ARO) Jam influencer promo, Harry's official residency move from the UK to the US, The King and Prince...

  • Episode #31

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up: BONUS Episode! Kate's Cancer Diagnosis, An Update on the King, and Meghan's Soft Launch

    Mar 26, 202447 minS0

    <p>A LOT has been happening in the royal realm over the past week. Last Friday we postponed our Weekly Wrap-Up out of sensitivity for The Princess of Wales's announcement - but we're back today to chat about it, as well...

  • Episode #30

    A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up: Meghan Launches The Tig 2.0, Harry Tries To Upstage William, and More Kate Drama

    Mar 15, 202433 minS0

    <p>There's been a TON going on in the royal realm this week - and we're here to break it all down for you. On this episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-up we're discussing the fact that the Sussexes...

  • Episode #29

    A Royal Mess, Kate Middleton - Part 6: Can Kate and The Royals Overcome Controversy?

    Mar 14, 202433 minS0

    <p>Welcome to the final episode in The Brand Breakdown's series on Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales. In this episode we're taking a look at how the royal family as a whole, and Kate in particular, can overcome...

  • Episode #28

    A Royal Mess, Kate Middleton - Bonus Episode: Where's Kate & Photogate

    Mar 11, 202434 minS0

    <p>Welcome to a bonus episode of A Royal Mess. On this episode we're taking a look at the entire controversy surrounding Catherine, The Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton) - from where she's been, the photo that...

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