The Great After Show Podcast

With the Russia still on her mind, Catherine decides that her birthday is the perfect time to kill Peter. As Peter and Leo compete to present her with the perfect birthday gift, she rallies up the troops to take action. Her fate quickly turns when her plan goes south. Knowing that her title is on the line, Marial spills the beans to Peter and includes one very important detail. Full of rage, Peter is conflicted on whether to kill Catherine and their unborn child, or spare their lives. They seem to find a middle ground until Peter plays Catherine at her own game. The hosts discuss this exciting cliffhanger and more on this episode of Afterbuzz TV's The Great Aftershow.

• Hosts: Rachel Goodman, Tatiana Mariesa, Cody Epperson, and Toree Weaver

Catherine's plans for the coup go slightly awry and two people end up dead.  After the death of his bodyguard, Peter decides to torture the court to find out who the perpetrator is.  Leo is not a first time killer.  Maryel continues spilling secrets.

• Host: Rachel Goodman @Rachelegoodman1   Toree Weaver @ toxicmodel  Tatiana Mariesa @Tatianamariesa   Cody Epperson @codyyepp

On this weeks episode of Hulu’s original The Great – SEASON 1 – EPISODE 8 – Meatballs at the
Dacha – Peter surprises Catherine with a diamond in hopes of keeping things peaceful between
them, but it does not change her mind. She instead tries to speak with Velomontov to gain his
trust and advice with a painted birthmark of Russia on her thigh. But he is too entranced with
Catherin’s beauty to hear exactly what she is talking about. She continues to try to persuade
him to hear her ideas on the current war and the ones in the future, but he is too enticed by her
to listen to anything she has said. She takes a different approach and dangles the idea of her
coup. He gives her a check of reality, admitting that he or anyone could turn on her at any
moment. But after the deal with the Swedish King and Queen, he promises not to get in her
way by joining her coup.
Peter has a grand idea to cut the Swedish Ambassador’s head off at a banquet dinner. Instead
he is swayed by Catherine to discuss business instead. The discussion worked and he meets
with the Swedish King and they bond immediately. The meeting allows Catherin and the
Swedish Queen to speak, who has very different ideas on knowledge progression than
Catherine. She wishes for a more simple time without the printing press, science or knowledge.
The kings begin to seek a deal instead of war and the King of Sweden wants to take St.
Petersburg. Peter begins to realize the negotiations are not going well and shoves a plum in the
kings face. Negotiations are off and the war is back on.
Catherine tries to persuade Peter to pursue peace. She goes back to the Swedish King and
Queen to try and convince them to work with Peter. Her efforts work and they reach a deal
with an apology. Her plan pleases them both.
Leo is having a hard time dealing with coming in second to Peter and is going to leave. But
Marial tells Leo about the coup to keep him from leaving, showing him Catherine’s entire plan
on how she will eventually take power. He is accepting of the idea and decided to stay.

Hosted by Cody Epperson, Tatiana Mariesa, Rachel Goodman, and Toree Weaver

..as Art and Science have flooded the minds of the royal court.  Catherine and Peter are blissfully working together to better Russia, though still have not produced an heir.  Catherine and Peter exchange gifts which makes Leo jealous.  Georgina worries about where her and her husband stand when it comes to Peter.

Host: Rachel Goodman @Rachelegoodman1   Toree Weaver @ toxicmodel  Tatiana Mariesa @Tatianamariesa   Cody Epperson @codyyepp

After surviving poison, Peter has seemed to turn over a new leaf. His new outlook has encouraged him to value the opinions of those around him. As he searches for ways to improve the castle, Catherine makes some strong suggestions. This new path has pleased everyone except Archibold. When he learns the Emperor is not easily swayed, he takes an unconventional route to prove his point. While things stir up in the castle, Orlov goes on a journey to answer some burning questions. He voyage is cut short and he finds himself in a life threatening situation. The hosts discuss this and share predictions in this episode of Afterbuzz TV's The Great Aftershow.

Hosts: Cody Epperson, Tatiana Mariesa, and Toree Weaver

On this weeks episode of Hulu’s original The Great – SEASON 1 – EPISODE 5 – War and Vomit – Catherine is given the chance to come to power without the help of her coup. Gregor becomes enraged when he finds bruising on his wife from Peter in their sex-capade . Having had enough of sharing his wife for sexual pleasure, he poisons Peter with arsenic. Catherine, overjoyed at the thought of having her ideas come to life while ruling Russia, fumbles in front of the court of men and becomes just as much of a fool as her husband with military ideas and controversial economic plans. Archie, hoping to NOT pass leadership to Catherine, begins his hunt for Ivan, who has been hidden on the premises his entire life. Elizbeth, Catherine’s greatest ally at this point, brings Catherine to confront Ivan to fill him in on what might happen next with his position and to talk him out of becoming Emperor. He quite likes the idea of being in command and is willing to accept the position. Peter, understanding he has been poisoned at this point, is convinced Ivan has had something to do with it and orders Catherine and Elizabeth to kill him. Catherine cannot and becomes doubtful at gaining the power for herself. She begs Peter to live, for she is not ready to rule and cannot kill the bastard child. In a twist, Elizabeth brings Ivan in front of the officials, dead, with a slit in his throat, telling Catherine “Your Welcome”. SPECIAL SEGMENT – What Would You Choose? You have hidden a young child in your possession. He is not your son, but a boy that is close to you. You hope to groom him for reigning a country, keeping him from things so his view will not be tainted by greedy men. The time has come for him to rule, but he is not quite ready to stand on his own. Do you offer him up anyway in hopes you may still have a voice in his reign, or do you keep him under wraps for as long as you can until the time is perfect for him to lead? Why?

Hosted by Tatiana Mariesa, Cody Epperson, and Toree Weaver

Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo, both of which distract her from the coup. Meanwhile, the influential Patriarch of the church dies, and a new one must be chosen. Orlo sees an opportunity to try and influence Peter in the decision, and Archie makes moves. - Hulu and IMDb

Host: Rachel Goodman @Rachelegoodman1  Toree Weaver @toxicmodel & Cody Epperson @codyyepp

Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue their coup planning. They try to recruit an unhappy military general, Velementov, for their cause during palace celebrations honoring Peter's late father, Peter the Great. Peter, noting Catherine's unhappiness at court, gifts Catherine a sterile lover, Leo. She's hesitant at first, but Leo manages to charm her. - Hulu and IMDb

Host: Rachel Goodman @Rachelegoodman1  Toree Weaver @toxicmodel & Cody Epperson @codyyepp

Episode 2 kicks off with Catherine attempting a plot to murder her Husband, Peter.  Little does she know that Peter is growing bored of her an plots to have her killed as well.  We catch a glimpse of what life was like for Marial prior to Catherine's arrival.  Orlov has a battle of morals.

Host: Rachel Goodman @Rachelegoodman1  Toree Weaver @toxicmodel & Cody Epperson @codyyepp

The soon to be Empress travels to Russia to wed Peter III. After romanticizing their marriage, Catherine soon learns that it is not at all what she imagined. With an ounce of hope left, she makes an effort to learn the ways of the palace and her husband. When all seems to fail, Catherine feels as if she has no other option but to remove herself from the equation. It's not until she gets a valuable piece of information that the fire is ignited inside of her. The hosts discuss this and historical facts in this episode of Afterbuzz TV's The Great Aftershow.

Hosts: Rachel Goodman, Cody Epps, and Toree Weaver.