Unpacking the Plot

Unpacking the Plot
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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). Ava and Isa are turning the page; all you have to do is press play.

Episodes

  1. Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 2

    02/01/2025

    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 Follow & Subscribe to @unpackingtheplotpod (https://www.instagram.com/unpackingtheplotpod/) on Instagram & YouTube. Thanks for listening!

    1h 23m
  2. Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 1

    10/15/2024

    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!  Follow & Subscribe to @unpackingtheplotpod on Instagram & YouTube. Thanks for listening! (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

    55 min
  3. Unforgetting an Unforgettable Life: Addie LaRue

    08/15/2024

    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

    38 min
  4. Unbridging the Ton

    08/07/2024

    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

    52 min
  5. Unbuttoning the Manuscript: Screaming But Daddy I Ship Them

    07/17/2024

    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

    1h 38m
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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). Ava and Isa are turning the page; all you have to do is press play.

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  • Creator
    Unpacking the Plot
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Unpacking the Plot
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