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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.

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Episodes
  • Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 2

    Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 2
    Feb 1 2025

    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!
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 1

    Unwinding the Apocalypse: The Umbrella Academy Part 1
    Oct 15 2024

    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

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    55 mins
  • Unforgetting an Unforgettable Life: Addie LaRue

    Unforgetting an Unforgettable Life: Addie LaRue
    Aug 15 2024

    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
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    38 mins
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