
Each week we discuss a great character in a great story. Hosted by Joseph J. Darowski.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 577 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

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Returning Protagonist Podcast co-founder Todd Mack joins Joe and Producer Andrew for their annual Christmas Special. Producer Andrew has provided Todd and Joe with a list of titles for Christmas movies they have never seen, and Todd and ... more
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Returning guest Cavan Helps and Norman Mitchell join Joe and Producer Andrew for a role-playing Christmas adventure. This year, we’re celebrating the holidays in the Marvel Universe.
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Returning guest Kjerste Christensen joins Joe to discuss the 1816 short story “The Nutcracker” by E.T.A. Hoffman. This story has been adapted frequently and has become a Christmas classic. It tells the story of a young girl’s favorite Ch... more
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Returning guest Kate Reid joins Joe to discuss the classic sitcom Friends. We’re talking about a pair of their Thanksgiving episodes, “The One with All the Thanksgivings” and “The One Where Ross Got High.” Besides talking about the speci... more
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I love that they pull characters from all different types of media, and discuss characters as both fans and as academics. More than once I’ve gone to read or watch something based solely on this podcast’s recommendation and I’ve never been disappointed.
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It’s so entertaining
Fun and in-depth discussion on great stories and characters. Great guests! The special game episodes are brilliant! Don’t miss out!
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A weekly examination of memorable characters from a variety of stories, this podcast explores the depth and nuance that define great narratives across different media, including literature, film, television, and comics. The conversations delve into character motivations, themes, and the storytelling techniques that bring these figures to life, engaging listeners with both analytical insights and personal reflections from the hosts and their guests. Notably, it fosters a vibrant community of story enthusiasts by intertwining scholarly discussions with a sense of fun and nostalgia, promoting a better understanding of storytelling tropes and character arcs in popular culture.
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