Fictionally Unstable Podcast

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're chatting about yet another, newly released Freida McFadden novel: Dear Debbie. We give our opinions on the latest thriller and read your Goodreads ratings, because holy shootyballs it got some mixed reviews! Be sure to let us know your ratings, and give us your opinions on if Ms. Freida should take a vacay before writing her next one.

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're chatting about Sam Raimi's newest film Send Help! This comedy horror movie was definitely not what we expected, in the best ways, and that's all thanks to the power duo that was Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. If you've given this a watch, let us know your thoughts and what scenes surprised you!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review " the greatest love story of all time" Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. We chat about the most heated Cath and Heathcliff scenes, the MVP of a character that is Isabella, and the book versus movie differences. Our recommendation: go in with an open mind!

Roadtrip with us to Universal Studios Hollywood! Catch snippets of our day in the park, and ride along in LA traffic as we chat about our quick 48 hours. We danced, we chilled, we thrilled (thrill rides that is). And if you're a lover of Universal, let us know your favorite park attractions!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about Jennette McCurdy's very first fiction novel Half His Age. Following her best-selling memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, we of course had our expectations, but starting off with a MFC named "Waldo" it was tough to recover from there. Tune in as we discuss the disturbing topics of this fictional drama, what worked for us and what didn't, and if you think this...

Society is whispering once more, for Bridgerton returns with its 4th season...and oh, how the Ton does love a scandal! In today's episode we examine every stolen glance, daring decision, and romantic indiscretion worthy of note. Praise will be given, critiques delivered and favorite inevitably exposed. Prepares your teas and your opinions. Yours Truely, The Ladies of Fictionally Unstable

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about the Netflix adaptation of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials...over a game of Clue! Dive into this classic who-done-it mystery as we give our overall ratings while trying to remember the rules of this classic board game. Be sure to leave a comment with your initial suspicions AND if you caught Jess cheating or not!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about Lauryn's "favorite" show, Stranger Things! We talk about the best and worst characters of each season, how we feel about the way the Duffer Brothers ended things, the open-ended fan theories, and make our "dream" Stranger Things life according to Jess. Be sure to leave a comment with your theories on if Eleven is still alive, what you'd rate Season 5, a...

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we’re chatting about The Housemaid movie featuring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, and Brandon Sklenar! Join us as we compare this Freida McFadden adaptation to her most popular novel, talk about the highlights of the movie, and give Amanda the flowers she deserves for carrying this film on her back. Let us know your thoughts and if you’ve read the book, do you pref...

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about the newest Netflix limited series His & Hers, based off the highly rated thriller novel by Alice Feeney. With a 4.07 rating on Goodreads, we had high expectations for this adaptation, and it definitely lived up to the hype. If you were thinking of starting this series, we highly recommend for our thriller lovers. Be sure to leave a comment with your...

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're chatting about the latest Knives Out mystery: Wake Up Dead Man! Join our chat and let us know your thoughts: Who did you suspect? Thoughts on the cast? Do you also hate long-haired Benoit Blanc?

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we have part 2 of our Brimstone chat! We talk about our favorite fictional moments inspired by Callie Hart's latest novel and play some games like Build your Fae & Alchemy Life and F*ck, Marry, Kill. Tune in for our final thoughts on BookTok's latest obsession and be sure to let us know your thoughts!

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we have a Brimstone double feature...! Today's episode, we review the highly anticipated novel from Callie Hart that had all of BookTok on the edge of their seats...and had us wanting our $11.99 back. Tune in as we read through Reddit commentary on this romantasy in a segment Jess likes to call "Reddit Said It" and chat about the endless open-ended plot lines in...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, join us as we take a podcast vacation to Disneyland California! We share some clips of our favorite moments as we end the year off with a well-deserved vacay. Thank you to all for your support over the last several months as our pod continues to grow. We'll see ya in the new year for more exciting fictional content! Love, Jess, Maciel & Lauryn

This week on Fictionally Unstable, Happy Holidays! Join us for a chill chat as we pick our favorite actor options for the cast of the Quicksilver movie adaptation, based on the novel by Callie Hart. Compare with us who you think is worthy of portraying Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate, and agree with us that Sydney Sweeney doesn't need to be anywhere near this film...(no offense).

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we’re creeping into The Intruder by Freida McFadden. We give our ratings, stack it up against our other beloved McFadden thrillers, and discuss where it falls in her rapidly growing universe of messy families and chaotic twists. We unpack the long-term damage of the parental negligence and abuse Ella faces and how childhood trauma doesn’t magically disappear just...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we step through the mirrors of Enchantra by Kaylie Smith! Join us as we break down the book chapter by chapter, compare the Grimm sisters' stories, play smash or Pass for the entire Silver family, and use our imagination when it comes to how many piercings Rowington really has...and where. Grab your headphones, summon your inner bookworm, and let’s get into it!

Lace up your comfiest sneakers because this week on Fictionally Unstable, we’re taking The Long Walk, literally. Join us as we record this entire episode while walking laps around our local park, all in honor of the new movie adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk. If you don't mind our on the on-the-go recording setup, then you're in for a fun chat as we rate the film, dive into our favorite...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we have a SPOILER-FILLED chat about Wicked: For Good! We discuss that cringy love scene caused by Elphaba's raggedy ass cardigan, the crazy eyes serenade sang by Fiyero, the top tier comedian that Ariana Grande is, and the unexpected voguing skills of Madama Morrible. Pop off miss girl, 10s across the board. We rank the entire soundtrack, which didn't take long w...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we dive BACK into Alice in Borderland for Season 3. We give our rankings of Seasons 1 through 3, and if you ranked Season 3 as anything but last...you're wrong. Period. We drag Usagi for being the reason Arisu has to save everyone yet again, and applaud Arisu for doing so like it's his full-time job. And just when we thought we could relax, the finale hits us wit...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we're recapping and reviewing season 2 of Alice in Borderland! Join us as we trip out over the impossible Beauty Contest game, break down all the mind games the Queen of Hearts threw at us, and try to make sense of how literally EVERYONE managed to walk away alive after going 1v1 with the King of Spades... We chat about our comparisons to season 1, if our favorit...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about the Japanese thriller series, Alice in Borderland (Season 1). From life-threatening games to the character deaths that ripped us apart, we’re breaking down all the moments that made this show so wildly thrilling. We give our personal ratings, argue about which card suit game we’d actually survive (but honestly, probably none), and imagine how long w...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we have our very first guest host! Our good friend Liz (@laydeeliz) joins us as we review The Conjuring: Last Rites. Or as we'd retitle it, The Conjuring: End Game. And spoiler, our ratings were...low. We break down how the Warrens somehow defeat their demon with the power of family, while a possessed mirror's attack move happened to be a pirouette. Meanwhile, To...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we dive into Phantasma by Kaylie Smith and discuss everything from Ophelia’s dramatic wardrobe choices to the deadly, and not so deadly, trials she faces. We unpack her speed-run romance with Blackwell (is it really true love or is it just trauma bonding), and Ophelia’s sudden discovery of her...magical bedroom preferences. Join us as we break down our ratings of...

In this week’s episode of Fictionally Unstable, we chat about the movie Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. We talk "psychological" horror, toxic relationships, and how Together manages to make codependency the scariest part of this film. Although the acting was top tier, that cursed school bathroom scene really did it for us (we’re still deeply disturbed). We break down the moments th...