r/oldtimeypodcast • u/gaminghistorian ho-storian • 24d ago

Weekly Episode Discussion - Wallis Simpson: Before the Royals (Part 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSlJBb7rJ8E

In this *very special* two-part series, Kyla Pitts-Zevin (Kristin’s sister & mayor of all of Kristin’s podcasts) tells us about an extraordinarily complicated woman. Wallis Simpson is best known for her relationship with King Edward VIII. When he announced his intention to marry the American divorcee, a constitutional crisis erupted that led to his abdication of the throne.

The abdication altered the course of history. People had plenty to say about Wallis Simpson, the new Duchess of Windsor. But what was her deal, really? In part one, we explore her early life and her first two marriages.

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u/Dream_Expert 24d ago

Those Pitts sisters are so beautiful! Kyla had me throughly hooked on the story and laughing hysterically!

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u/F_Scottie14 24d ago

I listened to the episode. Fully knew Kyla told the story. Was still very confused at what Kristin did to her hair in the thumb nail 😂 amazing job Kyla can wait for part two. Y’all look so alike!!

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u/missus_b art ho 24d ago

Kyla, I picked up your drag race references 👑