Unsolicited with Emily Blake and Owen Evans

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The podcast that gives fictional characters advice they did not ask for, with Emily Blake and Owen Evans.

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Episodes

End of Season 1

Join Emily as she says goodbye to her cohost. Stay tuned for more changes to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 13

Ron Burgundy

Owen and Emily take on the "legend," Ron Burgundy and his treatment of women in the office. Yes, her too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Jake Peralta

Is there such a thing as healthy competition? Find out in this week's episode about detective genius Jake Peralta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Mother Gothel

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9

The Giving Tree

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Sibling Session: On behalf of The Grinch

In our first sibling session, enjoy a holiday discussion of The Grinch, a lonely figure abandoned by society, featuring Tristan Hurd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Michael Scott

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Jay Gatsby

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Luisa Madrigal

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Barney Stinson

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Leslie Knope

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Albus Dumbledore

In the Unsolicited pilot, Emily and Owen discuss Albus Dumbledore in his role as headmaster of the fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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