S02E06 — The Wild Robot
We’re trying our hand at a middle-grade book, and we were all big fans of this heartwarming story!
We’re trying our hand at a middle-grade book, and we were all big fans of this heartwarming story!
Learn about the charming collection of short stories pulled together to create one of the world’s most iconic Christmas movies. Was the film a worthwhile adaptation?
It’s been done once as a TV movie, then released in 2024 as a wildly successful theatrical release by director Dallas Jenkins. As a film about a group of misfit kids rejected (and accepted) by a local church as they crash their way into the yearly Christmas pageant.
Other than a teensy bit of nostalgia, Stardust was a miss for much of our family. But as you know, sometimes, the most fun listen is one that we have a LOT to say about!
Rebekah is the one who writes these summaries, and she’s not a fan. Josiah is, though, so she will pretend this isn’t just two hours of her ranting…
This week, we strut down the runway with The Devil Wears Prada, comparing the book’s messy drama to the movie’s polished sparkle.
The family kicks off Season 2 by sharing what we’ve learned, how we’ve grown, and answering a ton of your burning listener questions!
The family wraps up Deathly Hallows—debating book vs. films, sharing final franchise thoughts, and revealing whether we loved or loathed the ending.
Rebekah takes the mic for Half-Blood Prince—ranting (lovingly) about why the film missed the mark and why the book still reigns supreme.