Fictionally Unstable Podcast
Because real life's not dramatic enough! Three opinionated friends chatting all things fiction: Book | TV | Movie Reviews New episodes every Tuesday & Friday!
Chapter 16: A Little Confused But We’re Into It | Alchemised Part 1 Chat
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we FINALLY get into the infamous Alchemised by SenLinYu. However, at a 1030 page count, we're taking it one part at a time. Chat with us about Part 1, the introduction to Helena and Kaine, catching our footing on the whole magic system, and trying to wrap our head around all the missing pieces.
Let us know all the emotions you were feeling after reading Part 1, and don't forget to leave us a non-spoiler comment that we'll understand later!
Act 44: Carrie-On Mike Flanagan, Because We're Sat | Carrie Series Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the newest spooky-season series to hit Prime Video: Carrie. Typically when we love something, we can talk about it for hours...so you can tell by today's episode length, we were sat. This Flanagan-fied adaptation gave us everything we needed in yet another Carrie remake, along with some surprising new storylines we're excited to see in the next TWO seasons.
Let us know your thoughts on the newest remake and if you're looking forward to diving into the potential of Carrie's powers!
Act 43: Team Manuscript? Team Letter? Team Ghost Writer? | Verity Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's most popular thriller: Verity. With a stacked cast of Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Josh Hartnett, we had high expectations for this big screen production. We chat book vs. movie differences, lucid dreaming, and online discourse about a real ghost writer.
Let us know if you're Team Manuscript or Team Letter and your thoughts on this adaptation!
Act 42: Women in STEMMMM | The Love Hypothesis Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're doing our part in supporting women in STEM by giving your our thoughts on the adaption of Ali Hazelwood's popular novel: The Love Hypothesis. Starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, this nostalgia-inducing rom-com gave us all the early 2000s feels we miss seeing on our screen.
Let us know your thoughts on the adaption and if you've read the book, if it's everything you hoped for from Olive and Dr. Evil!
Act 41: If Pitch Perfect Could Dance | Best Of The Best Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the Netflix "original" movie: Best Of The Best, starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia. While this movie definitely had high moments of showcasing South Asian culture and Bollywood-dance styles, something about this movie felt a little...familiar. Join the convo and let us know if you see the similarities or if we're just crazy.
Out of the Plot: It's the Flexed Feet for Us | DWTS Season 35 Premiere Week
On today's Out of the Plot, we watch the premier week performances of Dancing with the Starts Season 35! We create our own leaderboard and give our expert ballroom analysis of how these stars could've really shined on the dance floor. Let us know who you're voting for and if there's any stand-out performances worth catching in the following weeks!
No Plot, Just Chaos: Us vs. A Number
Today on No Plot, Just Chaos, we're playing the "what number am I" game! Spoiler: majority of us are not very good at this game. But stick around for the laughs! Let us know if you have any suggestions for our new segment!
Out of the Plot: Iconic Women Doing Iconic Things | Miley, JLaw, Inde
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about some of pop culture's most iconic women and their headline worthy happenings. Miley dropping Cyrus, Jennifer Lawrence making her IG debut, and Inde Navarrette just being hot...wings that is.
No Plot, Just Chaos: Let's See If We're On the Same Wavelength
Today on Fictionally Unstable, there's No Plot...Just Chaos! Due to the lack of good quality movies/series available to us, we're playing a game. Let's see how many rounds it takes us to guess the same word, and how many times we get completely derailed. Let us know what other games we can play!
Out of the Plot: DWTS Season 35 Cast Chat
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about the full revealed cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 35! Although we're dancers ourselves, ballroom reality TV is not something we're as well-versed in. So let us know who's worth tuning in for and who you're voting for to win the Mirror Ball Trophy!
Act 40: Let's Remember They're Teenagers Y'all... | Sterling Point Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the newest, talked-about Prime Video original series: Sterling Point. This coming-of-age drama, created by Megan Park, has the internet going crazy over a certain closet scene...but us 30-somethings are just left going "oh, that was cute" and nothing more.
Be sure to let us know if your rating and if you have any other Prime Video recommendations! They are always top of our watch list.
Out of the Plot: What the Mouse Has Coming Our Way
Today on Fictionally Unstable we're chatting about all announcements made at the D23 Fan Event 2026. From amusement park additions to anticipated movies, we talk about what we're looking forward to and what we could've lived without. Let us know which you're most excited for!
Coming Soon: Book to Big Screen Adaptions We’re Watching Next
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we chat about the most anticipated book to screen adaptations left for 2026 including: Sunrise on the Reaping, Verity, Harry Potter HBO Series, and Love Hypothesis. Get our initial reactions to trailers and what we hope producers get right!
Let us know what adaptation you're most excited for and if you recommend any that we missed!
Out of the Plot: Our Hayden Panettiere Favorites
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're introducing a new segment: Out of the Plot! This addition will be a chance for us to chat about all things off the pages and screens – what's happening in pop culture, updates on new book and media releases, book to screen adaptation announcements, and so much more!
For our first OOTP, we're remembering one of our childhood icons: Hayden Panettiere. We chat about her characters in some of our favorite movies and the impact she left in her roles. What's your favorite?
Season Two Prologue: Okay Guys, We're Back!
Did you miss us? Fictionally Unstable is back with Season 2 to chat all our fictional obsessions! Catch up with us and what we've been up to in our little summer break. Whether you're new to our podcast and meeting us for the first time, or your our favorite listener of all time (Ashley) and you're just picking back up where you left off...Enjoy!
Season One Epilogue: The Unstable Peaks and Plot Holes
Hi Watchers & Listeners,
Join us as we close out Season One of Fictionally Unstable with a recap of our first year! Get to know how our podcast came to life, how we've grown as hosts since day one, and what we have in store for you in Season Two starting August 2026. It's been an incredible year of learning, connecting and yapping. We're excited to bring you more fictional chats, plus some new episodes we hope you'll enjoy.
Be sure to follow @fictionallyunstablepod on Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch on what's to come and...
Act 34.3: Release Us From These Shackles | Euphoria S3 Finale Recap
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we are finally released from the completely optional shackles of Euphoria Season 3. We recap the final two episodes of this poo-poo season, discuss if this was really the best they could do to end it all, and find out which Euphoria characters we are! Let us know your thoughts on the series finale and any theories you have about our not-so-beloved characters finale moments!
Act 39: We’re Just as Obsessed As the Rest of the Internet | Off Campus Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the newest sports romance series the internet is going into a psychosis over: Off Campus, a series adaptation of Elle Kennedy's book series. This first season being based off her novel The Deal follows Hannah and Garrett's story as they explore "fake dating" while being introduced to all the characters we will get to develop in future seasons! And trust us, we will be SAT for Allie and Dean's story.
Let us know your thoughts on this series and if you've read the books, how they stack up in comparison!
Act 38: We Saved You 1h 9m of Your Life. You're Welcome | Apex Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we review the newest survival, thriller on Netflix: Apex. Starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, we endure all 1h 35m of this twisted camping trip so you don't have to (if you don't want to). Our biggest takeaways: always beware the "nice guy", leisurely activities that risk your life are totally optional, and you can't trust everyone to give you good movie recommendations.
Let us know your thoughts on this thriller!
Act 34.2: This Was All Just Rue's Dream...We Hope | Euphoria S3 Episodes 5-6 Recap
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we recap episodes 5 & 6 of Euphoria Season 3. So far we've been given Cassie-zilla, Whack-a-Mole Rue, and yet another Nate a** whooping. Our highest of hopes is that this entire season was all just Rue's substance-induced coma dream and she's gonna wake up any minute now. But either way, you got two more weeks to WRAP IT UP, Sam Levinson.
Act 37: Literally Can't Relate | Imperfect Women Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we jump into the biggest fantasy we've chatted about yet: Imperfect Women. This Apple TV psychological thriller adaptation of Araminta Hall's novel stars some big thriller queens like Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Moss and Kate Mara and takes us on a three POV mystery murder journey. If you've watched and/or read, let us know your thoughts and how it stacked up to the novel!
Act 36: A Sequel? In 2026? Groundbreaking. | The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we channel our inner Miranda Priestly as we review The Devil Wears Prada 2. After 20 years, THE fashionistas have graced our screens again and truly did not disappoint. While nothing could live up to the iconic original film, this sequel definitely still delivers on the style, heartfelt moments, and of course the witty humor we love. Let us know if the film lived up to your expectations and drop your favorite iconic quotes in the comments!
Act 35: Red Gatorade or Yellow Gatorade? | Beef S2 Review
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we are reviewing the newest season of the Netflix dramedy, Beef. This season follows two couples at different stages of their lives, both with some deep-rooted relationship issues. Let us know how this season compared to Ali Wong and Steven Yeun's iconic season and who the Ashleys and Austins of your life are!
Act 34.1: What Kind of Picnics Are You Having? | Euphoria S3 Episodes 3-4 Recap
Today on Fictionally Unstable, we're giving you our real time commentary on Euphoria Season 3 Episode 3 and recap what the hell this show has become. With rumors of a potential Season 4, let us know what you'd expect to see in round of this foolishness or if you'd want the continuation at all!
Chapter 15: Rebecca Rips Us Apart Yet Again | The Last Letter Review
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 Our 1 Year Anniversary! | Guess Who: Fiction Edition
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!
Act 35: Hallmark & Rigatoni-Jean Page Are So Back | You, Me & Tuscany Review
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.
Act 34: Levinson, You Better Be Joking | Euphoria S3 Episodes 1-2 Recap
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!
Act 33: A Toe? For a MAN?? | Something Very Bad is Going to Happen Review
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!
Chapter 14: Y'all...Seek Help | Lights Out Review
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!
Act 32: EEEEEEYUCK | The Drama Review
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.
Act 31: Was It Out of This World? | Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review
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 :)
Act 30: We Condemn You, Babe | Forbidden Fruits Review
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!
Act 29: The Good Kind of Stupid | Ready or Not 2 Review
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!
Act 28: Fist My Bump | Project Hail Mary Review
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!
Act 27: Nothing Worse Than a Smart Man | Watching You Review
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.
Act 26: Can't Get Lower Than an "F" | Reminders of Him Review
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!
Act 25: The Wordle of the Day Was: LOBBY | Vladimir Review
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!
Act 24: Shonda Did Her Big One | Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review
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
Act 23: "Sorry To This Man" - Keke Palmer | The 'Burbs Review
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!