Fictionally Unstable Podcast

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we read The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. We’re left with fried brain cells, time-loop trauma, and about six too many personalities to keep track of. (We apologize in advance for whatever chaos Lauryn managed to piece together.) Join us as we attempt to unravel this murder mystery featuring body swaps, existential dread, and the literary equiva...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we dive into the cinematic chaos that is Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger - a film that left us hysterically laughing and questioning everything we thought we knew about modern horror. We give our personal ratings (gold star for Jess, our horror genre avoidant), plot twists we absolutely didn’t see coming, and James - the unexpected MVP of the entire film. Tune...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we break down the chaotic film that is Sinners directed by Ryan Coogler - from bloodthirsty Irishmen, soulfully complex characters, to that freaky scene between Mary and Stack (you know what...you better work Hailee Steinfeld). We give our overall ratings, and dive into the surprising symbolism woven throughout the madness: religion, redemption, power, temptation...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we’re reviewing Netflix’s Box Office NUMBER 1 film, K-Pop Demon Hunters. We talk about our favorite members of Huntrix, the captivating members of Saja Boys, and the incredible soundtrack we didn't expect. We'll give you our ratings of not only the movie, but of the songs we have on repeat...and the ones we skip over (sorry Jess.) We also chat about our hopes for...

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we're talking bout Squid Game Season 3 and the final season of this Kdrama series — the plot twists of Player 456, the emotional damage, and the characters who made us yell, “WHY would you do that?!” And we have lots of questions about that ending... Was it satisfying? Was it fair? And would we have made it out ourselves? (an obvious "no") And finally, we chat ab...

In this week’s episode, we’re giving our thoughts on Materialists — the emotionally messy romantic dramedy starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. This film has us reflecting on the standards of modern dating, marrying for love or stability, and if true romance can survive in today's capitalist crisis (the answer is yes...given the romance is coming from Pedro Pascal.) We also get...

This week we’re diving deep into Sirens, the Netflix series that's got us thinking: who are the real sirens of this drama? This five-part series mixes Greek mythology with modern-day power plays, and we’re here for every twisty, toxic moment. We talk about Michaela, the ultra-rich, mysterious woman running what might be a retreat… or maybe a cult? Simone, who gets pulled under Michaela’s tide, whi...

Welcome to our first episode chatting on TV/Film! Today we’re talking all things It Ends With Us — the movie, not the book (but yeah the book too). From the wardrobe choices (spoiler: we are not fans) to the breakdown of generational trauma, we’re breaking down what worked and what flopped. Grab your popcorn and a flannel-sequin-cargo blanket, it’s about to get emotional and opinionated. Southern...

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the dark, intoxicating world of Quicksilver by Callie Hart — a spellbinding fantasy where fae, vampires, and humans collide. Join us as we unravel the enemies-to-lovers tension between Kingfisher and Saeris, and go on a spoiler-filled journey into a story where magic is dangerous, love is war, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. The only question we're...

This episode is our last episode covering the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, as we spiral over what's to come in the next books. We chat about every theory we've seen online, from the meaning behind Imogen's final line to who the hell the new brother is? Plus, we have...opinions...about the fan cast floating around online. Who should play Violet, who could possibly fulfill our Xaden fantasy, a...

In this episode, we barely hold it together as we recap the emotional hurricane that is Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. We’re talking FULL SPOILERS as we try to make sense of endless new characters, get utterly lost in the isles, get introduced to Professor Riorson, and yes — sob over that ending. And after it all, we're left just as confused as Violet...

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we’re diving into Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! In this *SPOILER-FILLED* chat, we break down our favorite moments and share our honest takes on the twists, turns, and emotional gut-punches of the Empyrean series so far. We discuss which Basgiath character we resonate with most, who we remind each other of, and relive our favorite quotes from some of o...

Welcome to the very first episode of Fictionally Unstable, your new favorite podcast for all things fictional! In this episode, get to know your hosts Jess, Maciel and Lauryn as they introduce themselves, share their book beginnings, and reveal the stories that shaped their love for fiction. Whether it’s novels, TV or movies, they’re here to read, watch, and judge it all. Plus, get a sneak peek at...