Morphin' Buddies

Dec 06 2024 19 ep. 66 mins 3
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Two film graduates read the Animorphs books and dive into the themes and lessons of each book, deciding on what to keep and change should it get re-vamped as a tv series.

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Book 15 - The Escape

Dec 06 2024 77 mins  
Starting this episode out with talking about Life's W's, Kacey and Gianni raise the vibes and talk about an exciting documentary, finishing a big ol' fantasy smut book, and another fan mail from Ryan!Getting into the book, Gianni talks about his disappointment with the thematic promises the story teases, Kacey tries to stay along for the mediocre ride, and they both reminisce about

Book 14 - The Unknown

Nov 22 2024 58 mins  
Guten Tag! Kacey and Gianni start this episode by opening their first international fan mail from Germany! (Had no idea the pod reached out that far. Incredible!)Within this episode, they discuss the conveniences of the plot, the importance of having a lore master, and a potential rewrite that could make the story work even better. Along the way, they talk about Kacey's embarrassin

Book 13 - The Change

Nov 08 2024 79 mins  
We dive back into our regularly scheduled program to talk about this Tobias centric book! Starting out with another fan mail, Kacey and Gianni reveal their battle morph choices and learn some animal facts. Getting into the story, we return to themes of loneliness, isolation, and knowing yourself well enough to understand what you really want. Supported by head slicing and an all kn

Book 12.5 - The Andalite Chronicles PART 2

Oct 25 2024 63 mins  
The exciting conclusion to this companion series of the Animorph books! Kacey and Gianni talk about their close relationship with "Elf", how difficult it is to breathe/survive in space, and the confusing time-y whimey logic of the last bit of the plot. Also: is Elfangor young enough to date Loren? How do you assimilate back into your community when it no longer feels like home? And

Book 12.5 - The Andalite Chronicles PART 1

Oct 18 2024 67 mins  
Hey folks! Kacey and Gianni open this episode with a couple more pieces of fan mail and Gianni's story of how he sent 30 minutes of voice notes to his three different book clubs on Colleen Hoover's book so they wouldn't have to read it. (Doing the lord's work)Diving into the book, they break up the 3 acts and talk about how the themes come together, the tragedy of being pulled back

Book 12 - The Reaction

Oct 04 2024 80 mins  
Hop on the boat to BANANA-LAND! This week, Kacey and Gianni dive into the Rachel centric book and perhaps it is our new favorite?! We discuss It Ends With Us, the difference between crocs and alligators, and Gianni questions whether or not the Lebtin Javalin Fish is real.Also, is Jake getting gaslit into being a leader by the rest of the Animorphs?! Where would a crocodile fit in G

Book 11 - The Forgotten

Sep 20 2024 65 mins  
Diving into The Forgotten this week, is it a forgettable book?? Within this episode, we start out with another listener email who reveals the Alternamorphs books to Kacey and Gianni, the tragedy of Jake's self-reflection that didn't actually end up happening, and how does morphing out of poison work exactly??Plus, a further reflection of Gianni's definitely, 100% scientific animal

Book 10 - The Android

Sep 06 2024 81 mins  
It's official: Marco books always slap! Though this is close to a new favorite, Kacey and Gianni discuss the problems with having multiple all-powerful species, Open Water and its sequels (which Kacey had no idea existed), and Gianni's scientific conclusion about bugs, fish, and birds. Is it moral to change a species' nature? What right do we to have make that decision? Do ya like

Book 9 - The Secret

Aug 23 2024 80 mins  
In this week's episode, while the book wasn't too impressive, Kacey and Gianni reveal their casting choices for Visser 3 (best and worst), read and respond to some more listener emails, and bring to light some controversial (and maybe not so controversial) opinions. The Cult of Jake makes its first appearance as does the gang's hate for forest animals and....is Tobias a SNITCH?! Al

Book 8 - The Alien

Aug 09 2024 77 mins  
Kacey and Gianni open this episode with their favorite seasons and Gianni's slutty summer! In this week's book, the duo discuss their love of new alien lore and their frustration at the ending of the book. They pitch their different ideas and talk about how to make changes to source material without sacrificing story quality. (Spoiler alert: don't betray your fans!)Contact and reac