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In this episode, I finally sit down and compare The Wild Robot properly — the original book, the film, and the kids version — after reading the full story with my daughter.

On the surface they’re all telling the same story… but they don’t feel the same at all.

The book is slower, quieter, and builds its emotion over time. The film goes in the opposite direction — bigger, more immediate, and much more focused on the parent-child relationship. And the kids version? That’s more of a stripped-back entry point.

So the question becomes:
👉 which one actually works best?

I get into:

• how the book handles themes like survival, nature, and belonging
• why the film leans so heavily into emotion and parenting
• what gets lost (and what improves) when the story is simplified

This isn’t just a “book vs film” debate — it’s more about how the same story changes depending on how you experience it.

If you’ve watched the film, read the book, or you’re thinking about introducing it to your kids, this should help you figure out which version is worth your time.

Season 2 is back 🎙️

This week we’re getting into The Bridges of Madison County — the book by Robert James Waller vs the film with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.

And honestly… we’ve got questions.

We’re told this is one of the greatest love stories ever — but it’s also a 4-day affair that somehow lives rent-free in her head for 20 years… so where do you land on that?

We get into:

• Book vs film differences (and why the film hits harder)
• Whether we’re actually supposed to root for the adulterers
• Kincaid being less “mysterious legend” and more… slightly desperate
• The VERY long, very wet kissing scenes
• Why Francesca might actually be the most sensible person in the whole story
• And yeah… the oversharing with the kids — because some things you can keep to yourself

If you’ve ever wondered:
Is Bridges of Madison County romantic… or just a bit mad?

We’ve got you.

In this episode we’re diving into a full Project Hail Mary book vs movie comparison to answer the big question:

Is the Project Hail Mary movie actually better than the book?

Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary novel became a huge hit thanks to its mix of science, humour, and emotional storytelling, following Ryland Grace as he tries to save Earth from extinction. But how does the Project Hail Mary film adaptation starring Ryan Gosling compare?

We break down the key differences between the Project Hail Mary book and movie, including what the film changes, what it simplifies, and whether losing some of the heavy science actually makes the story better.

If you’re into book vs movie comparisons, sci-fi adaptations, Andy Weir books, or the Project Hail Mary film, this episode breaks down everything that works — and what doesn’t — in both versions.