
We’re an absolutely unhinged family of four who took our post-film discussions and love of reading and turned them into a podcast! As Christians, we love to chat about the faith implications of what we read and watch — but you can enjoy this podcast whether or not you share our faith!
We review book-to-film adaptations across genres and time periods, although you’ll probably notice we’re big sci-f... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmBooksArtsFilm Reviews | |||

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.
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Get ready for glitter, guns, and government corruption—it’s The Running Man! 💥 What started as Stephen King’s dark takedown of a dying society became an 80s fever dream where Arnold kills people on live TV… for fun! We’re breaking down the book’s bl... more
Hold on to your butts, it’s Jurassic Park! With ruthless billionaires and baby dinos to chaos theory and that iconic “clever girl,” we’re diving deep into the prehistoric difference between Crichton’s dark, nerdy novel and Spielberg’s blockbuster mas... more
Put on the kettle and grab your magnifying glass, besties—it’s The Thursday Murder Club! With sassy retirees and fake priests and more bodies than a British Bake Off weekend, we’re unpacking every twist and tea spill between book and film. The gang’s... more
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I don’t have any complaints at all! The quality is incredible. The hosts are informative, funny, & personable. It’s clean too!
I can’t believe nobody else has come up with this idea for a podcast before, but I’m glad it was them that did!
Unless you really care about spoilers for certain things, I recommended just listening to every episode.
This podcast genuinely brings joy to my heart. Your family dynamic is hilarious and heartwarming. I love the consistent breakdown in comparisons between stories for each show (timeline, character changes, etc.). I also love how your commentary on content is always fair, even with some stinkers of movies/books. You find the best parts of stories to discuss, and even/especially when you despise the adaptations (or even the source content), you are lighthearted and make me laugh out loud. And I hav... more
This is literally the podcast ever. Such a dynamic with a family. Every episode is such a listen.
So fun and full of great humor!!! Love every episode!!
So insightful and relatable. As they speak, their intelligence and and personalities provide insightful commentary on the books and movies they discuss. Their dynamic is delightful and their analyses are accurately supported! I’m hooked.
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