We’re a family of 4 reviewing book-to-film adaptations. If you’re looking for a clean podcast full of hilarity, family fun, and a detailed breakdown of the most impactful changes from book to screen, you’re in the right place!
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Recent Episodes
Open an episode page for links to it to on your favorite podcast app, an embedded player, a quick recap, and a full transcript of the episode.
S02E10 — Mickey 7 / Mickey 17
S02E09 — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
S02E08 — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
FAQ
What is this podcast about
We talk about books made into film and/or TV to figure out, in each case, if we think the book was better (or not!). Our primary focus is breaking down the plot shared between the two (or more) mediums, discussing the most impactful changes made from page to screen, and sharing trivia about each work.
How do you choose what to review
We’re all big sci-fi nerds, but our interests diverge from there. While you’ll see us cover plenty of sci-fi, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic fiction, we also like to check out new or popular adaptations across many genres. We also choose books from listener suggestions in Discord.
Can I listen to this around my kids
Our goal is to make a clean podcast, but depending on the nature of the book, not episode is family-friendly for the youngest listeners. The basic rule is: If they can watch the movie, they can probably listen to the episode without an issue. (We’ll warn you if that’s not the case.) Oh, and you’ll never hear us use profanity!
Where did you get this idea
Daughter/sister Rebekah had the idea for the podcast from a lively conversation with the fam after our opening day viewing of the final Hunger Games film in 2015. She realized we had a ton of fun discussing our opinions, and after all, she’d been hearing for years that “your family should have a TV show!”
What’s with the crazy intros
Wife/mom Donna usually writes the very unhinged lyrics for our parody songs. The rest of the intros are either brainstorm ideas that come up during a recording, OR the very kind editing of our talented producer, husband/son/brother-in-law Josh (you know, when we forget to record an intro…). We’re all musicians and singers, so the musical intros just feel right.
How can I suggest something I want you to cover
We have a Discord server that’s 100% free for all listeners. To suggest an idea, join the server and add your idea to the #future-episode-requests channel! Note: Certain channels are only available for Patreon subscribers. (You can also DM us on social media, but it’ll take longer to see a response.)
Which episode should I start with
There are a few favorites among our listeners! We suggest trying these on for size (according to superfan @Seth-126, they must be listened to in this order!):
- S01E23 — Planet of the Apes
- S01E24 — The Top Book-to-Film Adaptation Ever: Special Episode!
- S01E20 — Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
- S02E05 — A Christmas Story
We’ve covered several series, including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and The Twilight Saga. Of course, you could always start with our very first episode on The Hunger Games!
What if I haven’t read the book yet
It’s the question we get most often! Obviously, we’re going to spoil the content of the book, so you’re free to wait to listen to an episode before reading that (or watching the film). But unless a book is truly high on your TBR (to-be-read) list, most listeners find that they enjoy listening to episodes about movies they like, with or without reading the book first.
There are a few books we recommend not reading because they were just a yucky experience. But you’ll have to listen to find out which ones!
The Hosts
Rebekah Edwards
Daughter + Sister
Favorite book: Dungeon Crawler Carl
Favorite film: Interstellar
Weird movie habit: I am subtitle-obsessed, like many of my fellow millennials. Whenever possible, I choose the “on-screen subtitles” showing at the movie theater.
Tim Haynes
Husband + Father
Favorite book: The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Favorite film: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Weird movie habit: I hate hand dryers, so I get napkins from the theater lobby before using the restroom (right as the trailers start) to dry my hands.
Donna Haynes
Wife + Mom
Favorite book: Project Hail Mary
Favorite film: The Godfather
Weird movie habit: I get 14 napkins at the theater — 6 for each of use to use for our hands, then 2 to protect my pants from popcorn butter.
T. Josiah Haynes
Son + Brother
Favorite book: A Storm of Swords
Favorite film: Inception
Weird movie habit: I don’t like watching movies at home, only at the theater — as they were designed to be seen. This podcast is one of the only reasons I break this rule.