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The StoryTinker

The StoryTinker

Welcome to The StoryTinker, a Webtoons and Witcher podcast for superfans, with scene by scene analysis.

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00:53:49

Purple Hyacinth 59: Painful Proximity (with Bundin,...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/06/29

Lauren and Kieran realize they will have to wait until 3 am to leave the closet. They snipe at each other until Lauren realizes that Kieran too, planted a bug in the room and goes crazy. Surprise surprise! Lauren starts thinking about Kieran choking her, shakes it off, and tells him to stay away. Kieran feels bad. Lauren takes notes while Kieran does his best to be inconspicuous. They discuss the little they know and Lauren feels overwhelmed by her responsibility to defuse the potential tragedy

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00:36:37

Purple Hyacinth 58: Foredoomed Future (with Bundin,...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/06/29

Lauren and Kiera discover that great minds think alike, and that they have more in common than they'd like to admit. They both creep next to the door to listen in on the meeting, hilariously pantomiming to each other. They learn about an immense shipment of nitroglyceride and a hideout for its storage. As the messenger leaves, Lauren spots a tattoo on his wrist, and also his sudden disappearance. Lauren and Kieran try to avoid incoming people, only to lock themselves in a room where none

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00:57:37

Midnight Poppy Land 113: Triggers and Thuglets (with...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/06/10

A young lady knocks on a door, only to met by Brian's crazy eyes. She realizes that she DOES have the right house, only to watch a helmeted Poppy crash into the bushes. She calls for help and Tora geniously kidnaps her into the house, where Jacob and the thuglets are partying their little hearts out. Meg chastises Jacob while Gyu uncorrupts the SD card. Poppy role plays with her phone, and Tora gets a phone call from Quincy that makes him tell Gyu to squirrel Poppy away at Quincy's place

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00:33:08

Midnight Poppy Land 112 Analysis: Fisherman Angel...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/06/03

(Apologies for the audio quality) We flash back to Louise in the basement, watching Gil use the code name “Shane” to get rid of her body. Shane, of episode-5-hire-thug-to-break-into-Goliath’s-apartment fame. We also learn that Gil and Scharch intercoursed in the basement with LOUISE’S BODY BAG RIGHT THERE. Louise tries to escape and then decides to play dead, using a rat for the stench. We hear her heartbreaking thoughts that maybe this time, Gil will change. Back on the boat, boat rental lady

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00:50:45

Midnight Poppy Land 111 Analysis: Dino Alley (with...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/05/27

Louise recovers in the boat with Poppy and Tora. Louise asks if they are dating but Poppy denies it. Lousie remembers Tora’s tattoo and freaks out, because he is associated with the people who tried to kill her. Tora stops Louise in her tracks, defending Poppy’s honor. Poppy comforts Louise and tells her who she is, reassuring her that she isn’t on Gil’s side. Tora gives Louise the purple dino as the cops pull up, seeking statements from them all. Implications for the future unknown. Louise

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00:40:31

Midnight Poppy Land 110: Drag Race (with Laura and Vita)

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2023/05/20

Tora and Poppy leave the island and we learn that Tora used to drag race. Louise watches them leave in desperation. When Poppy takes photos of Tora to justify her “photoshoot” lie, she notices something off about a photo she took. They return to the island and find Louise, who in a daze, notices Tora’s Balthuman tattoo. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, @𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮.𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀.𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁.𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱: https://open.spotify.com/show/4me5BRStuMpmWXo3gYM6CQ *** 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱

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01:00:41

Comedown Machine Season 1 Discussion (with Emily and...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/05/01

If you're looking for an incredibly profound story about human failings, guilty, mental health, trauma, and broken relationships, this is the story for you. Does it help that it comes along with a heaping pile of spice? Yes, it does. Comedown Machine by Amapora is one of the best webtoons I've ever read, and Emily, Lily and I were so glad to discuss the major themes of Season 1: self-hatred, abuse, guilt, manipulation, and transformation. Keep an eye out for a video on Season 2! 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱

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00:32:03

Midnight Poppy Land 109 Analysis: Cap'n Big Bro (with...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/04/29

Tora and Poppy are out on the seas and Poppy is acting all cute. When the seas get rough, Tora gets stressed and snaps at Poppy, who, turns out, is only trying to get him a life jacket. Whoops. They reach the island and search for Louise. Poppy trips and Tora is an idiot about periods. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝟬𝟯: https://archiveofourown.org/users/AEgast/works *** 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻

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00:58:30

Midnight Poppy Land 108: Night-Fishing Photoshoot...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/04/22

Poppy decides to ignore all the whispers and rushes after Tora, who is hesitating outside the store, owned by retired police. Poppy comes to the rescue and barges in, all cheery. The woman at the counter is skeptical of Tora, but Poppy jumps to his defense with a contradictory but semi-plausible story. He grabs her hand and this time she is the one to release it. The woman isn’t convinced but she rents them a boat nonetheless. Louise, meanwhile, is in dire straits on the island but can still joke

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00:58:36

Midnight Poppy Land 107: Damn Little Pipsqueak (with...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/04/15

Poppy struggles to acknowledge her Daddy issues as they discuss the viability of their body-search plan. They arrive at Narin City Southern Pier and see a shady boat rental, which Tora whizzes past. Popy gets excited by the couples event and then resigns herself to waiting in the car, but is excited when Tora recruits her help. So excited that she is very loud, and receives Tora’s fingers shutting her lips down. A nearby couple is concerned, and Poppy ensures they know that she and Tora are a

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00:49:22

Midnight Poppy Land 106: Daddylorian (with Angela,...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/04/08

Poppy and Tora screech their way into Ares Street. Duly guarded, Poppy receives a key from Tora but assures him that she will wait for him. Tora shows her his new tattoo on courage, one that Poppy inspired. They kiss, and Tora heads off to his mission.He pushes the frightened Patrick around, asking for the body. Meanwhile, a frightened Poppy is being harassed by a bunch of thugs surrounding the van. She tries to steel herself by repeating Tora's tattoo over and over. Tora comes in the van in

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00:53:48

Midnight Poppy Land 105: Maid for a Week (with Emily,...

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2023/04/01

Poppy asks Tora to help her investigate what happened to Louise. Tora tells her the extent of their interaction, and Poppy, determined to assuage Tora’s guilt, decides that she must pursue this. The ghost prompts them along by emitting smoke and banging on the message that says “Go!” Preparing to go, Poppy comes out wearing Jacob’s clothes, and Tora gives her safety warnings. In return for his help, Poppy promises to wear the maid outfit for a week - a great reward. We also have a long discussion on

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01:13:28

Midnight Poppy Land 104: The Sh*t That Never Was...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/03/27

We review Poppy’s very very very busy weekend, and slide straight into a very scary scene with Poppy in a car surrounded by menacing thugs. At the same time, we see a scrummy motel with some “lovebirds” and an impatient future lovebird interrupted by a tall man wearing a very hot helmet. We go back to earlier that evening, where Poppy asks Tora if he’s serious about having killed Gil’s wife, Louise. Tora is highly uncomfortable with the conversation and jumps out to the bathroom, but hands out an

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00:21:53

Fun Purple Hyacinth Questions with Bundin

The StoryTinker ·

2023/03/22

Bundin was in the area, so we decided to ask each other 10 fun #PurpleHyacinth questions! What did you answer for the questions? Let us know! #PurpleHyacinthWebtoon #Webtoon *** 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻: https://www.webtoons.com/en/mystery/purple-hyacinth/list?title_no=1621&page=1 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗻: https://www.patreon.com/sophism 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻

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01:18:51

Purple Hyacinth 158: Seething Sword (with Chaise and...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/02/28

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗱-𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲! In the moment of duress, Kym finally shoots at a rope which knocks over the PS member about to cut Will into kingdom come. Will notices Kym's distress - she is crying. Lauren, in the factorycoughwarehouse, comes face to face with Demon Dylan, who bullies her and tells her she is a coward for not facing the fact of his death. Aboard the ship, the APD searches the hold, and Kym flings herself at Will, who tells her it's totally ok that she almost let him

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01:09:37

Purple Hyacinth 157: Paralyzing Parallels (with...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/02/21

Two men enter Lauren's room while we continue hearing March's lying words. Lauren recognizes Zephyr from the Circus Royale, attacks both with a toilet seat, and escapes. Meanwhile Will and Kym work together to take out a sniper, with March NOT COVERING FOR THEM THAT LIAR and sneaking down to the hold, for what purposes we don't know. Kym is delighted to swing off the crow's nest, but when Will is hanging from a mere rope, can't bring herself to shoot the PS member cutting it, emotions

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01:00:29

Purple Hyacinth 156: Loathsome Lies (with Bundin and...

The StoryTinker ·

2023/02/14

Kym and Will ty to pretend that March didn't just straight up lie to them, and jump into the fight, where March is fighting along with the rest of them. Kym and Will exchange a sweet look during the fight, which makes us want lots more of them. Lauren thinks back to March's words in the cemetery and to Hecate warning her about a betrayal from someone close to her. We debate if March is the betrayer. Lauren has Will totally casually ask March some pointed questions. He keeps lying, inadvertently

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00:45:24

Purple Hyacinth 155: Ambushed Ambushers (with Chaise...

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2023/02/07

Turns out Lauren is actually being cautious, and is holed up with a radio in a dingy room. She contemplates Kieran's worry for her, and makes a logical jump straight to the protectee. We see that she suspects it's Dylan, but can't bring herself to ask. She hears about March's supposed double agent status, and is immediately suspicious, reviewing their recent conversations in her mind. The ship comes in, and turns out, they knew they were coming. The APD is under attack. March fuddles

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01:20:40

Purple Hyacinth 154: Deceiving Directions (with Meg...

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2023/01/31

The Phantom Scythe holds a very revealing meeting, in which we learn that they are aware of Lauren and Kieran's indisgressions.... but the leader has his own plans for them. Redcliff shares (part!) of his experience and plan for the royals with the PS, but, like LITERALLY everyone, we have no idea whose side he is on, aside for his own. The leader walks out with Apostle 4 and Messenger 7, with plans for Kym and Will, as well as our beloved Kieran. We do some speculation. At the dock, Tristan is

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01:34:00

Purple Hyacinth 153: Dire Demands (with Bundin and Lily)

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2023/01/24

William is with the Darcys, trying to comfort the, and brings up the possibility that the murder was staged. Meanwhile, Lauren, who is very good at following instructions, keep herself on the down low by walking through the town square, picking up a paper about last night's arrests. Oh, look, she isn't actually being followed! This time. She very cautiously goes straight to the cave, where Kieran begs her to hide. With his hand on her shoulder. Which Lauren moves TO HER HEART. Beneath the palace,

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