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4.8from
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624 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
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No
Date created
2014/12/30
Latest episode
2026/11/02
Average duration
63 min.
Release period
7 days
Description
Each week we discuss a great character in a great story. Hosted by Joseph J. Darowski.
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The Madrigal Family from Encanto (film 2021)
2026/11/02
Description Returning guest Kestra Darowski joins Producer Andrew and Joe to discuss the Disney film Encanto. That’s right, we’re talking about Bruno…and the rest of the Madrigal family. Support Patreon Show Notes Encanto – Wikipedia
Halloween Special 2026
2026/10/26
Description Protagonist Podcast co-founder Todd Mack joins Producer Andrew and Joe for our annual Halloween Special!
Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (tv 1997)
2026/10/19
Description Protagonist Podcast co-founder Todd Mack joins Joe to discuss the tv series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We’re discussing the two-part season 2 finale titled “Becoming.” The series stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers, a vampire slayer who fights … Continue reading →
Episode 616 Marvel Special!!! (special 2026)
2026/10/12
Description It’s our 616th episode, so we had to do a Marvel special. Returning guests Nicole Freim and Chris “Mav” Maverick join Producer Andrew and Joe to discuss the Marvel comic book universe. Support Patreon
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (short stories 1981)
2026/10/05
Description Returning guest Josh Allen joins Joe to discuss the class collection of scary stories that has haunted elementary school classrooms since the 1980s. Written by Alvin Schwartz with art by Stephen Gammell, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark … Continue reading →
Barbie, Gloria, Sasha, and Ken from Barbie (film 2023)
2026/09/28
Discussion Returning guest Nicole Freim joins Joe to discuss the film Barbie. Directed by Greta Gerwig, and starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, America Ferrera as Gloria, Ariana Greenblatt as Sasha, and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film tells the story … Continue reading →
Richard Hannay from The Thirty-Nine Steps (novel 1915)
2026/09/21
Description Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the novel The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan. It tells the story of John Buchan on the run from both authorities and members of a criminal gang as he gets caught … Continue reading →
Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman from Better Call Saul (tv 2015)
2026/09/14
Description Returning guest George Tsakiridis joins Joe to discuss Better Call Saul, the prequel series to Breaking Bad. We’re discussing the pilot episode of the series, which stars Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill, though viewers of Breaking Bad knew him … Continue reading →
Superman from Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? (comic 1986)
2026/09/07
Description Returning guest Josh Allen joins Joe to discuss one of the most famous Superman stories ever told. Written by Alan Moore with art by Curt Swan, this was the last Superman told before the DC Universe was reset at … Continue reading →
Pop Culture Fives (special 2026)
2026/08/31
Description Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe to play a round of Pop Culture Fives. We choose a random pop culture topic and give rapid responses to the prompt (the rapidity of the responses varies greatly, we get into a … Continue reading →
Nikki Nicholson, Patrick Hendry, and Arthur Carrington from The Thing from Another World (film 1951)
2026/08/24
Description Producer Andrew joins Joe to discuss the classic sci-fi film The Thing From Another World. This 1951 film tells the story of a group of scientists and military personnel stationed at an Arctic base who discover a flying saucer … Continue reading →
Vis Telimus from The Will of the Many (novel 2023)
2026/08/17
Description Returning guest Virginia McAllister joins Joe to discuss the novel The Will of the Many. Written by James Islington, the novel tells the story of a teenage protagonist, Vis Telimus, who works to overthrow the unjust class system that … Continue reading →
The Protagonist Podcast Presents: The Redwall Reading Club Ep. 1
2026/08/12
Welcome to the first episode of this special project, where John Darowski and Producer Andrew will discuss the Redwall book series by Brian Jacques in publication order. The first book, Redwall, follows the mouse Matthias as he learns to become a hero and … Continue reading →
Don Draper from Mad Men (TV 2007)
2026/08/10
Description Returning guest George Tsakiridis joins Joe to discuss the tv show Mad Men. Set in the 1960s and following the men and women whose lives revolve around an advertising firm, the series starred Jon Hamm in the role of … Continue reading →
Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman from Kingdom Come (comic 1996)
2026/08/03
Description Returning guest Nicole Freim joins Joe to discuss the classic comic book mini-series Kingdom Come. This non-canon story is set in a dystopian future that sees some of the classic DC superheroes come out of retirement to confront a … Continue reading →
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Spideyrafa 2026/08/17
So awesome!
It’s the best! Literally listen to it whenever! Cleaning, walks, drawing, gym etc…
Good :D :) 2025/07/20
It’s so good
I love it
MustReview 2025/07/03
A great listen!
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 ...
Cookiedoc 2023/01/23
Great fun show
I found this podcast looking for shows about a random favorite character. Since then, I’ve gone back and listened to several episodes about a good var...
RacheltheArm 2022/01/04
Solid and Fun
It's just so fun to hear Joseph and his guests’ (I got to be one!) shared love and excitement for great stories. I love their enthusiasm, the range of...
Bigred171717 2019/01/23
Smart and fun? Yes, please...
I'll admit, I don't read very much. I haven't taken in many graphic novels, and I don't watch Hallmark movies, but this podcast fills the gap for me....
djcSmithers 2018/11/05
Great show
Tell That Lady Over There that she did great in the Adams family episode
Ranma Toushin 2018/04/24
conned
i really enjoyed this series the only only reason this is 3 star and not 5 is because of patreon. i paid, made my request and they told me it a year. ...
beezer82 2017/07/07
Addicting
Can't wait to hear what is new each week. I love to hear the banter, insight and introduction to many works I may have never visited. Its also fun t...
HoldenCaulfieldThinks 2017/06/30
Great Analysis!
I really, really enjoy this podcast series. The first episode I listened to regarded Holden Caulfield, and I was immediately hooked. Later on I would ...
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