Unsolicited with Emily Blake and Owen Evans

End of Season 1

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:01:17 GMT

Join Emily as she says goodbye to her cohost. Stay tuned for more changes to come!

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, DreamWorks Pictures, 2004.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, Paramount Pictures, 2013.

@leaninorg. “Women in the Workplace 2022: The Full Report.” Lean In, leanin.org/women-in-the-workplace/2022/the-state-of-the-pipeline. Accessed 23 Jan. 2023.

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Ron Burgundy

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:00:00 GMT

Owen and Emily take on the "legend," Ron Burgundy and his treatment of women in the office. Yes, her too.

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, DreamWorks Pictures, 2004.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Directed by Adam McKay, performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner, Paramount Pictures, 2013.

@leaninorg. “Women in the Workplace 2022: The Full Report.” Lean In, leanin.org/women-in-the-workplace/2022/the-state-of-the-pipeline. Accessed 23 Jan. 2023.

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Jake Peralta

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 01:00:00 GMT

Is there such a thing as healthy competition? Find out in this week's episode about detective genius Jake Peralta.

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“The Bet.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 1, episode 13, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2014.

“Halloween II.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 2, episode 4, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2014.

“The Last Day Part 2.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 8, episode 10, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2021.

“Moo Moo.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 4, episode 16, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2017.

“The Vulture.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, season 1, episode 5, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2013.

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Mr. McGregor

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:00:00 GMT

How do we respond to a thief? Where is the line between generosity and a boundary? Emily and Owen discuss Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor of the Beatrix Potter classic.

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Potter, Beatrix. The Tale of Peter Rabbit. London, William Clowes Limited, 1902.

“Recidivism Rates by State 2022.” Recidivism Rates by State 2022, https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/recidivism-rates-by-state.

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Mother Gothel

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:00:00 GMT

To what lengths would you go to retain your youth? Emily and Owen take on Mother Gothel's abuse in pursuit of youth in this week's new episode.

Sources:

Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD. “No Shame in Wanting to Look Younger - It Is Natural and You Might as Well Live Longer.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 19 July 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexzhavoronkov/2021/07/19/no-shame-in-wanting-to-look-youngerit-is-natural-and-you-might-as-well-live-longer/?sh=6433b2326179.

Tangled. Directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, performance by Donna Murphy, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 2010.

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The Giving Tree

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:30:25 GMT

What happens when we give so much of ourselves that we no longer have anything left to give? Join Emily and Owen as they discuss the Giving Tree and self care in the new year.

Sources:

Silverstein, Shel. The Giving Tree. New York City, Harper & Row, 1964.

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Sibling Session: On behalf of The Grinch

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:00:40 GMT

In our first sibling session, enjoy a holiday discussion of The Grinch, a lonely figure abandoned by society, featuring Tristan Hurd.

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Geisel, Theodore Suess. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Random House, Inc., New York, 1957.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, performances by Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft, and June Foray, CBS, 1966.

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Michael Scott

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Michael Scott's character in The Office was groundbreaking—but were his leadership skills? The World's Best Boss comes under scrutiny on this week's episode of The Office.

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“Fun Run.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 5, NBC, 2007.

“Halloween.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 5, NBC, 2005.

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“Scott’s Tots.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 6, episode 12, NBC, 2009.

“Take Your Daughter to Work Day.” The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, season 2, episode 18, NBC, 2006.

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Jay Gatsby

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode of the podcast that gives fictional characters advice they didn't ask for, Emily and Owen discuss the convoluted world of Jay Gatsby. Mired in love, infidelity, murder, and lies, it can be hard to see how far is too far. Should Gatsby have let Daisy go, or is he her only hope?

Sources:

Fitzgerald, Francis Scott. The Great Gatsby. New York: Scribner's sons, 1925.

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Luisa Madrigal

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Join Owen and Emily as they explore the role of the eldest child and how to manage burnout through the lens of Disney's Encanto.

Sources:

Encanto. Directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Charise Castro Smith, performances by Stephanie Beatriz, Juan Castano, John Leguizamo, and Olga Merediz, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 2021.

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Barney Stinson

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:00:16 GMT

Barney Stinson was once the height of cool, but how have his antics aged? Join Emily and Owen as they discuss Barney's sweetest and scummiest moments and offer him a bit of unsolicited advice.

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“Karma.” How I Met Your Mother, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, season 7, episode 18, CBS, 2012.

“The Naked Truth.” How I Met Your Mother, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, season 7, episode 2, CBS, 2011.

“The Pre-Nup.” How I Met Your Mother, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, season 8, episode 2, CBS, 2012.

“Woooo!” How I Met Your Mother, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, season 4, episode 8, CBS, 2008.

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Leslie Knope

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:00:00 GMT

In the second episode of Unsolicited, Emily and Owen discuss Leslie Knope of Parks and Rec. Is she the best friend in the world, or stuck in some unhealthy cycles? Content warning: while there is no explicit language in this episode, it includes a PG-13 soundbite from the show Parks and Rec.

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“Anniversaries.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 6, episode 14, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2014.

“Article Two.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 5, episode 19, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2013.

“The Comeback Kid.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 4, episode 11, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2012.

“Correspondents’ Lunch.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 5, episode 15, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2013.

“Eagleton.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 3, episode 12, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2011.

“Meetings.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 2, episode 21, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2010.

“One Last Ride.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 7, episode 112, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2015.

“Practice Date.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 2, episode 4, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2009.

“The Smallest Park.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 4, episode 8, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2011.

“Tom’s Divorce.” Parks and Recreation, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Herbert Schur, season 2, episode 11, NBC Universal Television Distribution, 2009.

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Albus Dumbledore

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:11:31 GMT

In the Unsolicited pilot, Emily and Owen discuss Albus Dumbledore in his role as headmaster of the fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Sources:

Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Narrated by Jim Dale. Audible, 2015. Audiobook.

Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Narrated by Jim Dale. Audible, 2015. Audiobook.

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