Unspooled
Hosted by Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson and Amy and Paul · Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
4.4from 6,299 ratings
- 492
- Episodes
- 160
- Transcribed
- 6,299
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2018
- First episode
- 7M
- YouTube views
About Unspooled
Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic ) watch and discuss the best movies out there. From the classics to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and decide if these movies still stand the test of time.
- Publisher
- Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
- Category
- tv & film
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 May 2018
- Latest episode
- 29 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
160 of 492 episodes have a transcript.
29 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Witch
22 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Fast Five
15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Spirited Away
Inside a recent episode
The Witch
Published 29 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But she had a lot of options. It was like starve to death, get sold into being a servant by your family who doesn't want to feed you anymore. Or a witch. But to survive, you had to become a victim, a villain, and defeat everyone in front of you. I would argue her life is better. For becoming a witch. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on Unspooled
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- David Ehrlich
- Ira Madison III
- Alan Sepinwall
- Julie Klausner
- David Hughes
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 6,977,499
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.4 / 5
- 4,795 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.6 / 5
- 1,504 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 86 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 76
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 100
Contact Unspooled
- Guest appearances
- Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
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Questions about Unspooled
Who hosts Unspooled?
Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson and Amy and Paul host the show. Published by Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Unspooled take guests?
The show does not typically feature guests, based on episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
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