{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Gilded Pod","title":"The Gilded Pod: Season 3, Episode 7 - Ex-Communicated ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/32e90eae\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5134,"description":"In this episode of The Gilded Pod, we’re diving into The Gilded Age Season 3, Episode 7, titled “Excommunicated” — and trust us, it's the most explosive one yet. Hosts Jason and Marissa break down every twist, betrayal, and gasp-worthy moment of the latest HBO period drama installment.\nFrom Ward McAllister’s shocking downfall to George Russell’s life-threatening cliffhanger, and Bertha’s social power plays to Oscar’s heartbreak, this recap has everything fans need to process the chaos and prepare for the season finale.\n🔑 Highlights & Discussion Points:\nWard McAllister’s Book Shakes NYC Society\n➤ Real-life socialites react to “Society As I Found It” in a scandal that’s as delicious as it is dangerous.\nGeorge Russell Shot in a Shocking Finale Twist\n➤ We break down the lead-up, the aftermath, and the theories around who pulled the trigger (👀 Clay, perhaps?).\nBertha Russell’s Reputation Is on the Line\n➤ Her ambition isolates her from her family—just as she prepares to take over Mrs. Astor’s ball.\nOscar van Rhijn Grieves in Secret\n➤ A moving scene with Agnes hints at understanding and acceptance... maybe.\nLarry + Marian Implode in Peak Larian Drama\n➤ Miscommunication, mistrust, and a surprise visit to her workplace make for some serious Gilded Age romance chaos.\nDr. Franklin Kirkland and Peggy Scott’s Budding Romance\n➤ Complicated by gossip and parental meddling—classic Gilded Age obstacles.\nStaff Drama: Leak Uncovered in the Russell Household\n➤ Mr. Church solves the mystery (and snuffs out the mole) with Downton Abbey-level efficiency.\nAda Breaks Free & Hosts a Suffrage Meeting\n➤ Political organizing meets high society… and Ada might just be becoming a power player.\n💡 SEO Keywords for This Episode:\nThe Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 recap\nHBO The Gilded Age podcast\nGeorge Russell shot The Gilded Age\nWard McAllister book scandal\nBertha Russell ambition\nMarian and Larry breakup\nOscar van Rhijn gay storyline\nDr. Franklin Kirkland and Peggy Scott romance\nHBO period drama...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6_xoSIZ4OgIQzqg1HV14FoiVT90n_KGiCa9rqa4omFc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOTdk/YzljMWVhZWNlMmQy/M2E5NDk0MDg1NDU2/YjQ0OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}