Explore the stories and characters you adore through a storytelling lens.
From the sci-fi spectacle of Marvel comics to the romance of Bridgerton, join Ava (Millennial) and Isa (Gen-Z) — friends, writers, and fellow fans — as they unpack character motivations, arcs, and what makes these stories great (or not so great).
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Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 2
We're back with another season and another apocalypse! Head back to Dallas, 1963 as Ava and Isa explore the second season of The Umbrella Academy and its comics in the second part of this four-part series.
00:00:00 Introduction/Season 2 Overview
00:03:33 Brief Overall Opinions
00:08:06 Character Analysis
01:14:12 Final Thoughts
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15 Oct 2024
Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 1
Avert the apocalypse and turn back time as Ava and Isa dive into the first season of The Umbrella Academy and its comics in the first part of this four-part series!
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(01:32) Opening the Umbrella: Intro & Creator
(05:23) Above the Umbrella: Character Overview
(16:18) Under the Umbrella: Character Deep Dive
(46:43) Closing the Umbrella: Unpacking the Plot
15 Aug 2024
Unforgetting an Unforgettable Life: Addie LaRue
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Talk plot, structure, and, of course, character with Ava and Isa on this acclaimed novel by V.E. Schwab.Follow & Subscribe to @unpackingtheplotpod on Instagram & YouTube.Thanks for listening!
(00:12) Bonjour
(01:47) Unpacking the Author
(03:13) Unpacking Writing & Structure
(07:16) Unpacking Addie
(14:19) Unpacking Luc
(21:57) Unpacking Henry
(31:07) Unpacking this Plot
(35:21) Story to Songs
(36:41) Denouement
7 Aug 2024
Unbridging the Ton
Gentle reader, unpack the plot of Bridgerton seasons 1-3, the books they are inspired by, and the prequel series Queen Charlotte. Follow & Subscribe to @unpackingtheplotpod on Instagram & YouTube. Thanks for listening!
(00:00) Dearest Gentle Reader: Hi
(02:26) Simon Basset
(05:53) Daphne Bridgerton
(09:54) Anthony Bridgerton
(13:29) Edwina Sharma
(14:44) Kate Sharma
(21:31) Benedict Bridgerton
(24:37) Eloise Bridgerton
(28:11) Penelope Featherington
(31:14) Colin Bridgerton
(35:04) Francesca Bridgerton
(37:46) Violet Bridgerton
(39:24) Lady Danbury
(42:23) Queen Charlotte
(45:19) King George
(47:14) Brimsley
(48:26) Bridge on the Discussion
17 Jul 2024
Unbuttoning the Manuscript: Screaming But Daddy I Ship Them
Fandoms & Taylor Swift. Join Ava and Isa as they connect songs to stories and admit some of their favorite characters to Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department.Follow & Subscribe to @unpackingtheplotpod on Instagram & YouTube.Thanks for listening!
(00:00:00) Hello and Welcome!
(00:04:07) Fresh Out the Slammer • Guilty as Sin?
(00:09:53) So Long, London • thanK you aIMee • Down Bad
(00:19:32) So High School • But Daddy I Love Him • imgonnagetyouback • The Albatross • The Alchemy
(00:34:44) Who's Afraid of Little Old Me? • Cassandra • The Bolter • The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived • My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys • The Black Dog • I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
(00:51:01) I Hate It Here • Peter • Clara Bow • The Prophecy
(01:02:12) Robin • How Did It End? • loml • Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus • I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) • Fortnight • Florida!!!
(01:20:13) The Tortured Poets Department • I Look in People's Windows • The Manuscript
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Spotify
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