Substack for Writers: The Carrie Bradshaw Effect

Substack for writers is the quiet hipster you’ve been sleeping on, and it’s time to wake up. This platform took the best parts of Tumblr, Twitter/X, Patreon, and traditional publishing, then handed us the keys to launch our own free digital magazine. Yes, really. The price of entry is zero. No seriously, it’s free. In this episode, we break down why Substack is a writer’s dream, from users romanticizing the platform (hello, Carrie Bradshaw Effect) to the steady upgrades that keep making it better. We are officially out of the Tumblr era and deep into the Substack Era. We have a lot to discuss and you do not want to miss it. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or cleaning product and let’s chat.   Diary 29: https://substack.com/@diary29   Let’s Unravel Newsletter: https://substack.com/@letsunravelpodcast   Time Stamps:  00:00 hey, welcome 01:42 Substack Introduction 11:22 The Carrie Bradshaw Effect 19:50 Substack / Tumblr / The Future of Social Media    Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

Netflix’s Minimum Wage review: Grace Reiter, the Gen Z comedy wave, and how a YouTube series made it to Netflix. Netflix’s Minimum Wage just dropped, and yes, it started as a YouTube series. SNL cast member Grace Reiter is part of the ensemble cast, proving that internet comedy can graduate to the big leagues without losing its personality. In this episode, we break down Minimum Wage, Grace Reiter’s role, and why Gen Z comedy is changing what mainstream audiences find funny. Expect absurdity, a little generational shade, and opinions nobody asked for. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or cleaning product, and let’s talk about it.   Diary 29: https://substack.com/@diary29   Let’s Unravel Newsletter: https://substack.com/@letsunravelpodcast   Time Stamps 00:00 hey, welcome 02:14 Gen Z Shifting Comedy 08:11 Minimum Wage   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

Is Josh Allen the best QB to never play in a Super Bowl? Buffalo Bills fans have been asking that for years, usually while staring at a wall. In this episode, we break down Josh Allen’s origin story, the odds he beat to get here, and why the gap between his talent and a championship still feels like a cruel joke. Sports are full of stories about adversity and sacrifice, and this one is still being written. Painfully slowly. So grab your favorite cup of coffee (or cleaning product, no judgment) and settle in. If you enjoyed the episode, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and send this to the one friend who still says “this is our year.” We know you have one.   Diary 29: https://substack.com/@diary29   Let’s Unravel Newsletter: https://substack.com/@letsunravelpodcast   Time Stamps: 00:00 hey, welcome 02:01 Josh Allen 04:49 Origin Story 16:54 Standing Between a Dream & Reality   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

HBO Max War review: we break down the first three episodes of the new series “WAR” and how HBO is leading the charge on out of the box storytelling about high profile divorces. HBO Max is back with another diabolical series that explores the theme of high profile divorces. As we enter the world of Morgan Henderson and Carla Duval, we quickly see there are no heroes in this war. The series takes inspiration from high profile divorces such as Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard and Olivia Wilde vs Jason Sudeikis. We have a lot to discuss and you are not going to want to miss it. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or cleaning product and let’s chat!   Diary 29: https://substack.com/@diary29   Time Stamps: 00:00 hey, welcome 01:40 HBO Max 12:09 War    Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

Ted Lasso leadership lessons, served with a side of vulnerability. In this episode, we break down how Ted builds strong leaders all around him, no matter which team he coaches. Ted Lasso is back on Apple TV, and the roster has changed. Men’s team out, women’s team in, and “believe” is still running the whole operation. We dig into the leadership skills Ted shows on screen, why vulnerability makes leaders stronger, and the friendships that earned a permanent spot in our hearts, because let’s be honest, we are all here for those too. We have a lot to cover and you will not want to miss it. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or cleaning product and let’s chat.   Diary 29: https://substack.com/@diary29   Burning in the Burnout: https://diary29.substack.com/p/burning-in-the-burn-out?r=927q0i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Time Stamps:  00:00 hey, welcome 02:22 Show Analysis (Season 1 - 4) 11:02 Ted & Friendships 15:20 Leadership 19:32 Rebecca & Ted 22:05 Mental Health 24:26 Creating Leaders 29:21 Vulnerability 32:58 Rebecca, Keeley & Roy 36:58 Additional Season 4 thoughts   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998

The Love Hypothesis movie is now streaming on Prime Video, and the internet has not stopped talking about it. This story went from fanfic to NYT bestselling novel to a full-blown film adaptation, which is basically the Cinderella story of the Wattpad era. Add Lili Reinhart's press tour, with rom com looks so iconic they deserve their own award category, and you have a pop culture moment worth unpacking.   In this episode, Christina covers the origin story of Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis and its roots in early fanfic culture. Then we get into a complete Love Hypothesis movie review and analysis. Christina also shares her favorite Lili Reinhart press tour outfits and the classic rom com looks that inspired them.   We have a lot to discuss, and you will not want to miss it. Grab your favorite cup of coffee (or cleaning product, no judgment) and let's chat.   Vogue Article: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/lili-reinhart-rom-com-references-the-love-hypothesis-press-tour Time Stamps 00:00 hey, welcome 01:12 fanfic to film 07:43 movie review 19:48 Lili Reinhart    Diary 29: https://diary29.substack.com/   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

Netflix's new YA drama Crew Girl has landed, and leading lady Miku Martineau is proving this is far from her first time in this genre. She previously starred in Bet, another Netflix YA drama that, on the surface, has almost nothing in common with Crew Girl. Different world, different plot, different everything. So in this episode, Christina reverse engineers the YA drama formula that both shows are built on, breaking down the exact structural blueprint hiding underneath two shows that seem totally unrelated. Grab a snack, grab a drink, and settle in, because this one goes deep.   Time Stamps:  00:00 hey, welcome 02:22 the YA Drama blueprint explained 14:32 Crew Girl 21:21 Bet   Diary 29: https://diary29.substack.com/   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

Baseball used to be a sport you fell asleep watching. Then the Savannah Bananas showed up and ruined that plan. It started with Banana Ball, a wild new way to play baseball, and turned into an entire league that proved build it and they will come is not just a Field of Dreams quote, it is an actual business strategy. Jesse Cole is the mastermind behind it all, building the Savannah Bananas from scratch and somehow convincing people that baseball needed flips, dancing, and a guy in a yellow tuxedo. In this episode, we dig into what actually inspired Jesse Cole to reinvent America's pastime, plus catch up with some of the biggest personalities on the team, including Jackson Olson and Derek Klena. There is a lot to unpack here and you do not want to scroll past this one. Grab your coffee, or your favorite cleaning product, no judgment, and let's get into it.   Time Stamps:  00:00 hey, welcome 01:10 Savannah Bananas & Jesse Cole 08:42 Jackson Olson, KJ Jackson & Derek Klena 12:11 Banana Ball & other teams 15:54 The Impact   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

Alix Earle just went from your FYP to Netflix with Earle Meets World, and we have thoughts. This episode breaks down the biggest topics from the show, including the Alex Cooper drama and which reality show format Earle Meets World is clearly borrowing from.  Then we dig into Netflix's new Untold installment on Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who broke the internet at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and finally get her side of the story.  We also talk about the end of Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg, because 2026 apparently hates us. Grab your coffee or your emotional support cleaning spray, because this one runs long. Topics covered: Alix Earle, Earle Meets World, Netflix reality TV, Alex Cooper, Raygun, Netflix Untold, 2024 Paris Olympics, Chicken Shop Date, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Gen Z pop culture   Time Stamps:  00:00 hey, welcome 01:03 Earle Meets World 15:07 Raygun the Australian Break Dancer 19:24 Chicken Shop Date   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998  

Is anyone actually winning the streaming wars? We break down what Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Apple TV are throwing at us this season, and who's coming out on top. This episode covers Prime Video's Obsession in Session lineup, Netflix's Death of a Pastor's Wife, Let's Marry Harry, and Outer Banks, Hulu quietly cancelling Not Suitable for Work, and Apple TV's new season of Ted Lasso. Grab your coffee (or your strongest cleaning product) and settle in, because we have opinions and we are not keeping them to ourselves.   Time Stamps: 00:00 hey, welcome 00:47 Prime Video 08:30 Hulu 16:32 Netflix  20:01 Apple TV   Let's Connect! Instagram (Let’s Unravel): https://www.instagram.com/letsunravelpod/ TikTok (Let’s Unravel): https://www.tiktok.com/@letsunravelpod YouTube (Let’s Unravel): https://www.youtube.com/@LetsUnravelPod Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582315537998