Fictionally Unstable Podcast

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we are finally reviewing Rebecca Yarros's most talked about emotional roller coaster: The Last Letter. From the reactions on TikTok, we definitely expected some tears here and there, but to have our hearts ripped straight out of our chests from start to finish? You're crazy Ms. Rebecca. If you managed to make it to the end, let us know how many times you cried and how you'd rate this romantic tragedy!

It's been one year since the birth of Fictionally Unstable! So chill with us as we play a round of Guess Who featuring our favorite cartoons and actors! (Spoiler: we are not very good at this game...) Thank you to any and everyone who has tuned in over the last year to whatever content we've thrown your way. As we continue into the next year (Season 2, one could call it), we hope our chats have been just as much fun our viewers as they have been for us!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we EVENTUALLY chat about the latest romcom: You, Me & Tuscany. Shortly after we chat about literally every single childhood TV show we can recall, of course. Are real romcoms back? Or was this just a Hallmark movie that somehow got a theater release? Also, who's your favorite Disney princess? Not relevant, but just wondering! Let us know if this messy, cheesy romance gave you 2000s-2010s romcom nostalgia, or if it was just one too many 'climbing under a bush while serenading your man' scenes for your liking.

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're recapping whatever we just watched in Euphoria Season 3's first two episodes. We chat about where the characters are 5 years later, the continuing questionable choices they've made, and ponder why there's doo-doo on our screen every 10 minutes... We'll be recapping two episodes every other week so tune in and let us know your predictions for how this hot mess will finally come to an end!

Today on Fictionally Unstable we're chatting about the Duffer Brothers latest release since Stranger Things: Something Very Bad is Going to Happen. This Netflix limited series is labeled as "horror fiction" but honestly we would've loved scarier, where's Mike Flanagan when we need him. Let us know your thoughts on this twisted supernatural series and if you'd be tuning in for a Season 2!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we give you our thoughts on the dark romance that BookTok is obsessed with: Lights Out by Navessa Allen. Our conclusion after, especially after the worst epilogue known to man - y'all need therapy. If you've read the sequels to this series, let us know your thoughts and which book you liked better! And be sure to to leave us some recommendations of twisted romances that are nothing like this one!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we sat through the newest A24 film The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. And honestly we give the actors an A+, for making Charlie the biggest lil b*tch we've ever endured and Rachel public enemy #1. Chime in on this conversation-sparking test of a movie, but be careful. We listen, and we DO judge.

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're chatting about the star-powered animation, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! Our expectations were definitely met, with vivid animations and comedic dialogue from all our favorite characters. And to the harsh critics we can only say...IT'S LITERALLY A KID'S MOVIE :)

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the latest Shudder film release, Forbidden Fruits. If stupid humor is your prerogative then we highly recommend giving this a watch! However, while this formidable female cast definitely carried the movie, we'd still say you can wait to stream it at home. Be sure to let us know how you'd rate it, babe!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the Ready or Not sequel - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, starring Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton. The final word to describe this movie: Stupid. But the good kind of stupid! Let us know how you feel this sequel stacked up to its original!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're coming to you fresh out the movie theater! We watched the newest 2 hour and 36 minute film adaptation of Andy Weir's Syfy novel, starring Ryan Gosling. Great acting, great comedy, all around a great time (if you stay awake unlike Maciel). Let us know your thoughts on the movie and if you've read the book, how it stacks up!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the not-so-new series, Watching You. This Australian erotic-drama left us with only one conclusion: DON'T BE A CHEATER. Period. Let us know if you've watching this limited series and give us suggestions of similar series! We love a good drama.

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the latest Colleen Hoover book-to-movie adaptation: Reminders of Him, that just released in theaters March 13th. We walked in with expectations of sobbing tears, searing chemistry, and dialogue that would rip our hearts out...we were mistaken. But that's on us for getting our hopes too high for a Hoover story. Let us know if you've read the book and how it compares to the movie for you!

Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review Netflix's newest book to series adaptation: Vladimir, starring Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall. A quick 8 episode, 25 minutes each, watch that left us so bored we quickly turned to The New York Times' daily Wordle to fill the void. If you've read the novel by Julia May Jonas, let us know if you prefer it over the series!

Dearest Gentle Listeners, Part 2 of Bridgerton Season 4 has descended upon the Ton and we regret to inform you that our composure did not survive. Fan scandals? Thriving. Emotional stability? Ruined. Carriage scenes? Discussed at length. Join us as we gasp, scream, and clutch our metaphorical pearls and investigate who fell in love, who fell apart, and who desperately needs to be sent to emotional finishing school. Yours Truly, The Ladies of Fictionally Unstable

To quote Ms. Keke herself, "I hate to say it, I hope I don't sound ridiculous, I don't know who this man is. Sorry to this man." Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're left with complete memory loss as we recall zero details, characters, or memorable scenes of the newest Peacock series, The Burbs. We were influenced to give it a watch after our trip to Universal Studios, but we won't be so easily influenced again after this one. I guess it just wasn't for us...sorry!

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 is a romance story...meet us outside.

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, and if you agree that Maciel is the pod's shining star!

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 prefer it over this adaptation?

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 initial suspicions on who did it, and if you've read the book let us know how it compared in your eyes!

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 672 page novel. Be sure to comment your rating for Brimstone and let us know your thoughts!

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 because the story says “years later." And since this is a judgment-free zone (except when it’s not), we also fully side-eye the mother’s hoarding habits, because at some point...you're just nasty. Tune in and join our thriller talk!

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 moments, the scenes that stuck with us, and the ones that made us question whether our legs or the characters’ psyches would give out first. Lace up, tune in, and take a long walk with us!

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 with this underwhelming playlist...and finish off with a quiz that determines with 100% accuracy which Wicked character we are! (No matter what Maciel says, the quiz doesn't lie.)

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 with our biggest nightmare: the threat of an American version. Join us as we rant, rave, and collectively side-eye the choices that make up AIB Season 3.

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 favorite characters of this series have changed, and how tf Niragi has managed to piss us off for yet another season. Tune in for laughs, confusion, and overall frustration with these Face Card bosses.

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 we’d last before our visas run out. An emotional, chaotic, and unhinged rollercoaster of a series...just how we like it.

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, Tony the son-in-law proves that no supernatural force is more dangerous than his ability to pull the car up front. Tune in for the not-so-spooky vibes this Halloween week!

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 the novel, our thoughts on the characters, and why we’re cautiously optimistic that book two, Enchantra, might actually give us the kinda love story we were craving.

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 that actually worked, the scenes that flopped, and why watching two people literally melt together might not be the metaphor for love we needed.

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 equivalent of hitting “shuffle” on your protagonist. Was it genius? Maybe. Were we confused? Constantly. Did we enjoy it? …We think so? Strap in for 45 minutes of chaos, Jess getting frustrated trying to hold everyone together, and Maciel asking “And who is [literally any character’s name] again?” about twenty times. Spoilers, mild screaming, and very little resolution ahead. Good luck!

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 in as we unpack the madness, the brilliance, and the moments that made us pause and whisper, “Wait…what?”

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...and did we mention vampires doing jigs around a fire? Let's get into it!

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 the sequel of this story and quiz each other on which KDH character we're most like. Get cozy, grab your ramyun, and be delusional about "Rujinu's" happy ending with us!

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 about the upcoming U.S. series adaption. Will it live up to the Korean original? We're breaking down our speculations, suggestions, and what American games we hope to see in this version – Red Rover? Tic Tac Toe? Heads up 7-up? If you’re into screaming at your screen, questionable morality, and oddly specific children’s games turned deadly — grab your dalgona candy and tune in!

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 a little personal as we unpack what our own love languages look like, what we've learned in our relationships, and what we're still figuring out. Whether you're choosing a John type or a Harry type – hit play and join the conversation!

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, while her sister Devon tries to bring her back to reality. These "Sirens" are dealing with trauma, power, and control in a world that constantly tries to define them. If you’re into stories of power dynamics, complicated characters, or just love a good psychological drama with mythic undertones, this one’s for you!

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 Nevada Resources: https://www.lacsn.org/practice-areas/family-justice-project/domestic-violence/resources-for-victims-of-domestic-violence National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/here-for-you/ SafeNest Prevention and Protection: https://safenest.org  

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 left with...is a bite from Kingfisher THAT good?