Unboxing Story

Jon and Melissa
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Jon and Melissa Matos compare popular fiction with cult classics, fan favorites, and ancient allusions. Join their weekly celebration of good storytelling, and the positive impact stories have on our everyday lives.

  1. 04/06/2020

    Nerdcore: Pulp & Parody

    Nerds were not always cool, but after Weird Al won us over with pop parody hit after hit, a shift began. Who are our favorite nerdy musicians, and are they "nerdcore" or nah?

    44 min

  2. 03/10/2020

    The Invisible Stan ft. Knives Out & Devs

    The last days of winter simmered with suspense. We met the new Invisible Man, witnessed Rian Johnson's whodunnit, Knives Out, and shadowed two unusual sci-fi suspects: Devs and Alter Carbon (season 3.) Join authors Jon and Melissa Matos as they recount what stories kept them on the edge of their seat, and what palette cleansers helped cut the tension.

    52 min

  3. 02/06/2020

    Picard, Parasite & Post-Con Pondering

    We're back from a strange and exciting Evil Expo to talk multi-genre movies and TV. How does the Star Trek spin-off 'Picard' compare to the OG series or the new reboot? Also, does the Korean dark comedy 'Parasite' live up to the hype? What are you waiting for?? Find out!

    1 hr

  4. 01/06/2020

    Starry-eyed Sagas (ft. Star Wars IX & Little Women, 2019)

    The cognitive bias is strong with these two! Much ado preceded the new Star Wars and Little Women, but did they live up to the hype? A new decade begins with some old stories ending and new binges beginning. Start the new year with some thoughts on story!

    50 min

  5. 12/04/2019

    Disney Festivus ft. Frozen 2

    Melissa and Jon take a quick break from binging the Mandolorian, Gargoyles and Tailspin to review Frozen 2. Is baby Yoda the best magic companion? Is Elsa skating around a personality disorder? Find out here first!

    42 min

  6. 11/04/2019

    Mentalist Ghostbusters ft. Doctor Sleep

    Leave your proton pack at the AA meeting? Your soul sister will help you cope AND catch ghosts! Join Melissa and Jon, author siblings and spiritual speculators, as they review the Shining sequel.

    47 min

  7. 10/30/2019

    Siren Song: Ghostly Mysteries

    Sirens aren't only the only allusions in cop dramas. Join authors Jon and Melissa Matos as they investigate mysteries with a flare for the supernatural.

    47 min

  8. 10/23/2019

    Spooky Disney: Maleficent 2 & Toy Story 4

    Put on your Mickey ears and grab your pumpkin pail: it's time for a Disney/Halloween movie mash-up! Fresh off a Disney Cruise voyage, Melissa and Jon discuss three scary sequels: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Toy Story 4 and Zombieland 2.

    46 min
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Jon and Melissa Matos compare popular fiction with cult classics, fan favorites, and ancient allusions. Join their weekly celebration of good storytelling, and the positive impact stories have on our everyday lives.

Information

  • Creator
    Jon and Melissa
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jon and Melissa
  • Show Website
    Unboxing Story