Forensic Files

Episode 791: MAY BONUS EPISODE- Breaking Dawn (Part 1)

Morbid | Podcast

  • May 29, 2026
  • 1:44:06
  • Full Episode

WEIRDOS!! For this month's BONUS EPISODE, Ash & Alaina dive fang-first into Breaking Dawn: Part 1. Share in the trauma of the ATROCIOUS Cullen wigs, the weird internalized misogyny of vampire reproduction, and the fact that Jacob imprints on a child with a name that sounds suspiciously like a pharmaceutical side effect! Honestly, NOTHING is marked safe from discussion!

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023) Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Listener Tale Theme Music licensed from https://www.purple-planet.com Main Theme: Matti Paalanen — Trick or Treat — Provided by Jamendo Ad Music: Title: Artist: BlueJay Studio — Spooky Waltz — Provided by Jamendo

Brief Summary

Hosts Ash and Elena critique Breaking Dawn Part One's absurdities, character dynamics, and problematic themes, while sharing their humorous insights.

Key points

  • Announcing the Next Book Club. Exciting news about the upcoming Morbid book club featuring a special guest author.
  • The Confusion of Lore. A deep dive into the inconsistencies in the author's lore and how it affects storytelling.
  • Misogyny in Twilight. Exploring the internalized misogyny present in the Twilight series.
  • Renee's Parenting Skills. Critique of Renee's parenting and her reaction to Bella's marriage.
  • Tension at the Wedding. Jacob's disrespectful behavior at the wedding raises eyebrows and creates tension.
  • Misogyny in Twilight. The internalized misogyny in Bella's character is highlighted during the wedding reception.

Tension

40/ 100Low tension

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