Episode 791: MAY BONUS EPISODE- Breaking Dawn (Part 1)
- 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.
Episode highlights
- Announcing the Next Book ClubExciting news about the upcoming Morbid book club featuring a special guest author.“We're very excited about it.”3:05May 29, 2026
- The Confusion of LoreA deep dive into the inconsistencies in the author's lore and how it affects storytelling.“You can't make readers feel stupid for being enveloped in this world.”11:15May 29, 2026
- Misogyny in TwilightExploring the internalized misogyny present in the Twilight series.“There's some serious internalized misogyny.”18:43May 29, 2026
- Renee's Parenting SkillsCritique of Renee's parenting and her reaction to Bella's marriage.“You're a bad mom, Renee.”26:27May 29, 2026
- Tension at the WeddingJacob's disrespectful behavior at the wedding raises eyebrows and creates tension.“This wedding's getting weird. We're going to leave.”36:03May 29, 2026
- Misogyny in TwilightThe internalized misogyny in Bella's character is highlighted during the wedding reception.“There's a lot of internalized misogyny that's happening here.”45:14May 29, 2026
- Pregnancy DramaA tense moment arises when Bella feels the need to beg for intimacy.“If you have to beg your husband and cry to have sex with you, that should not be your husband.”59:21May 29, 2026
- Imprinting ConcernsJacob grapples with the implications of imprinting on a young girl.“Where's Chris Hansen?”1:05:44May 29, 2026






