Unsolicited with Emily Blake and Owen Evans

Emily Blake

The podcast that gives fictional characters advice they did not ask for, with Emily Blake and Owen Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 02/06/2023

    End of Season 1

    Join Emily as she says goodbye to her cohost. Stay tuned for more changes to come! Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, DreamWorks Pictures, 2004. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, Paramount Pictures, 2013. @leaninorg. “Women in the Workplace 2022: The Full Report.” Lean In, leanin.org/women-in-the-workplace/2022/the-state-of-the-pipeline. Accessed 23 Jan. 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

  2. 01/30/2023

    Ron Burgundy

    Owen and Emily take on the "legend," Ron Burgundy and his treatment of women in the office. Yes, her too. Sources: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, DreamWorks Pictures, 2004. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, Paramount Pictures, 2013. @leaninorg. “Women in the Workplace 2022: The Full Report.” Lean In, leanin.org/women-in-the-workplace/2022/the-state-of-the-pipeline. Accessed 23 Jan. 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  3. 01/23/2023

    Jake Peralta

    Is there such a thing as healthy competition? Find out in this week's episode about detective genius Jake Peralta. Sources: “The Bet.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 1, episode 13, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2014. “Halloween II.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 2, episode 4, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2014. “The Last Day Part 2.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 8, episode 10, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2021. “Moo Moo.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 4, episode 16, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2017. “The Vulture.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 1, episode 5, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  4. 01/16/2023

    Mr. McGregor

    How do we respond to a thief? Where is the line between generosity and a boundary? Emily and Owen discuss Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor of the Beatrix Potter classic. Sources: Potter, Beatrix. The Tale of Peter Rabbit. London, William Clowes Limited, 1902. “Recidivism Rates by State 2022.” Recidivism Rates by State 2022, https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/recidivism-rates-by-state.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  5. 01/09/2023

    Mother Gothel

    To what lengths would you go to retain your youth? Emily and Owen take on Mother Gothel's abuse in pursuit of youth in this week's new episode. Sources: Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD. “No Shame in Wanting to Look Younger - It Is Natural and You Might as Well Live Longer.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 19 July 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexzhavoronkov/2021/07/19/no-shame-in-wanting-to-look-youngerit-is-natural-and-you-might-as-well-live-longer/?sh=6433b2326179.  Tangled. Directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, performance by Donna Murphy, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  6. 01/02/2023

    The Giving Tree

    What happens when we give so much of ourselves that we no longer have anything left to give? Join Emily and Owen as they discuss the Giving Tree and self care in the new year. Sources: Silverstein, Shel. The Giving Tree. New York City, Harper & Row, 1964. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  7. 12/26/2022

    Sibling Session: On behalf of The Grinch

    In our first sibling session, enjoy a holiday discussion of The Grinch, a lonely figure abandoned by society, featuring Tristan Hurd. Sources: Geisel, Theodore Suess. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Random House, Inc., New York, 1957. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, performances by Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft, and June Foray, CBS, 1966. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  8. 12/19/2022

    Michael Scott

    Michael Scott's character in The Office was groundbreaking—but were his leadership skills? The World's Best Boss comes under scrutiny on this week's episode of The Office. Sources: “A. A. R. M.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 9, episode 2, NBC, 2012. “Business School.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 17, NBC, 2006. “The Client.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 7, NBC, 2005. “Fun Run.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 5, NBC, 2007. “Halloween.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 5, NBC, 2005. “Money Part 1.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 4, episode 7, NBC, 2007. “Scott’s Tots.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 6, episode 12, NBC, 2009. “Take Your Daughter to Work Day.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 18, NBC, 2006. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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The podcast that gives fictional characters advice they did not ask for, with Emily Blake and Owen Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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