Book Vs Movie Podcast

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1. Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026 Apple TV Series vs 2024 Novel)

   10 juli 2026 · 1 uur 24 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: Margo’s Got Money Troubles (2024 novel vs 2026 Apple TV series)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host and listener favorite, Kristen Meinzer, culture critic, lifestyle journalist, and royal watcher at kristenmeinzer.com. We’re taking a look at Margo’s Got Money Troubles, the Rufi Thorpe novel adapted into a series now available on Apple TV.In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   The main character’s unusual storytelling voice in the novel.

   The differences between the book and the movie.

   The themes of family and friendship in the movie.

   How we felt about the moms.

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   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

2. Book Vs. Movie: Coyote Ugly (2000 film vs 1997 GQ Story)

   25 juni 2026 · 1 uur 24 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: Coyote Ugly (2000 film vs 1997 GQ Story)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Sonia Mansfield of the “What a Creep” podcast! Neither of us has ever read anything by Elizabeth “Eat-Pray-Love” Gilbert until now. Her 1997 story for GQ Magazine, “The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon” launched the 2000 film, which, in turn, launched an international bar franchise.In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   Elizabeth Gilbert’s stellar career trajectory (and did she really plot to murder her girlfriend?)

   The differences between the book and the movie

   The short, short distance between New York City and South Amboy, New Jersey

   How humans need water to live

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   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

3. Because of Winn-Dixie (2000 novel vs 2005 Film)

   25 april 2026 · 1 uur 18 min

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   Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, my nephew Fred! Fred got to pick the book and movie this time, so we will be diving into the award-winning children’s classic, Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo. Lees meer

   In this episode, we discuss:

   Kate DiCamillo’s unconventional entry into the literary world

   The differences between the book and the movie.

   The themes of friendship, family, community, and unconditional love in the movie.

   Why this story resonated with so many readers

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   Margo’s Substack (blog): https://substack.com/@shesnachomama

   Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

4. Book Vs. Movie: Letters to Uranus (2000 Film, 2022 Book, Series for Development)

   10 april 2026 · 1 uur 46 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: Letters to Uranus (2000 Film, 2022 Book, Series for Development)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host Lenny Pinna of Ecclesia Arts. This is the second of a two-part conversation with Lenny about Cleveland stage legend Tedd Burr, and the unusual relationship Tedd had with acclaimed novelist, Dr. Henry Bellamann, as a young adult struggling with gender identity.In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   How the film and novel of Kings Row, set at the end of the 1800s, captivated the imagination of Tedd Burr in the 1940s

   The complicated and deeply personal relationship that developed between Burr and Bellamann, even though they never met in person

   The themes of class, prejudice, psychology, and gender identity that evolved in the Burr-Bellamann correspondence

   How Pinna has developed the compelling story of Burr and Bellamann into a series

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   Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama

   Margo’s Substack (blog): https://substack.com/@shesnachomama

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   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

5. KINGS ROW (1942) Henry Bellamann, Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan. Book VS Movie

   27 maart 2026 · 1 uur 35 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: Kings Row (1940 novel vs 1942 Film)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host Lenny Pinna of Ecclesia Arts. This is the first of a two-part conversation with Lenny about Kings Row, and the unusual relationship its author had at the end of his life with a young fan struggling with gender identity. In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   How Kings Row, a novel set at the end of the 1800s, is more relevant than ever.

   The differences between the book and the movie.

   The themes of class, prejudice, psychology, and sanctimony in the movie.

   Why certain characters and story lines were cut from the movie

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   Follow Lenny Pinna on Instagram @lennypinnart

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   Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama

   Margo’s Substack (blog): https://substack.com/@shesnachomama

   Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

6. Song vs Movie! TWO DOORS DOWN (1977 Dolly Parton song vs 2019 Netflix Film)

   17 maart 2026 · 1 uur 20 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: Two Doors Down (1977 song vs 2019 Netflix Film)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host and listener favorite, Kristen Meinzer, culture critic, lifestyle journalist, and royal watcher at kristenmeinzer.com. We discuss the Dolly Parton classic song, and its adaptation into a 1-hour, standalone movie produced as part of Dolly’s Heartstrings series on Netflix. In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   Why Dolly Parton is an angel from heaven who must be protected at all costs.

   The differences between the song and the movie.

   The themes of love and inclusivity in the movie.

   Whether this is the best song adapted for the Heartstrings series

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   Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama

   Margo P’s Blog: https://bookversusmovie.substack.com/

   Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

7. Book Versus Movie: Bringing Up Baby (1937 short story vs 1938 film)

   1 februari 2026 · 1 uur 7 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: “Bringing Up Baby” The 1938 Howard Hawks Film Vs the 1937 Short Story by Hagar Wilde. Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kerala Hubbard of The On Purpose Home. We discuss the differences and key similarities between the 1937 short story, "Bringing Up Baby," by Hagar Wilde (Beverly Violet Bidwell), and the groundbreaking Howard Hawks adaptation from 1938. In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   Negative but brief impact of the film on Hepburn’s career

   The differences between the book and the movie.

   The unsung, non-human stars of the film

   Hagar Wilde’s source material and contributions to the production

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   Mother Hubbard Mugs

   Montana Meditations Youtube Channel

   The On Purpose Home Podcast

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   Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama

   Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com

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8. Book Vs. Movie: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (1979 song vs 2000 cartoon)

   31 december 2025 · 52 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (1979 song vs 2000 cartoon)Today, we closing out a frankly garbage year with special guest co-host, Sonia Mansfield of the What a Creep podcast. We discuss the earworm of our youth, which became a Millenial/Gen Z holiday cartoon staple: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer. In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   The innovative marketing strategy of Elmo and Patsy

   The differences between the book and the movie.

   The many, many plotholes of the movie.

   Who is the audience for this movie?

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   Sonia Mansfield on Instagram @thesoniashow

   Margo P on Substack: https://substack.com/shesnachomama

   You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group

   Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie

   bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com

   Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama

   Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com

   Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

9. Book Vs. Movie: The Mean One (2022) vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)

   16 december 2025 · 1 uur 1 min

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   Book Vs. Movie: The Mean One (2022) vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and Steven LaMorte’s “The Mean One”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kelly Espitia of Bookish Explorations with Kelly. We discuss the Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic, which this podcast has covered before, and it’s most recent adaptation in the spoof horror holiday film, “The Mean One”In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

   Dr. Seuss’s classic book

   The differences between the book and the movie.

   Dangers of spoofing a beloved child’s book

   The clever storytelling tricks that make this film your next holiday favorite

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   Kelly Espitia on Instagram @bookishexplorationswithkelly

   “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Bookshop.org*

   You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group

   Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie

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   Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama

   Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com

   Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

   *Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

10. Special Edition: Graphic Biography of Caravaggio (Ken Mora) vs. Biopic (Jarman)

    28 november 2025 · 1 uur 13 min

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    Book Vs. Movie: Caravaggio in Print and on FilmKen Mora’s “Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness” and Derek Jarman’s “Caravaggio”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, author Ken Mora. We discuss the colorful, moving life of artist Michelangelo Caravaggio as portrayed in Mora’s graphic biography, “Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness,” and in Derek Jarman’s 1986 film, “Caravaggio.”In this episode, we discuss: Lees meer

    Caravaggio’s tempestuous and short life

    The differences between the book and the movie.

    Film debuts of Tilda Swinton and Sean Bean

    The process of bringing this story to the page and the advantages of graphic storytelling

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    Ken Mora on Instagram

    Ken Mora site

    “Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness” on Bookshop.org*

    You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group

    Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie

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    Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama

    Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com

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    *Book Versus Movie is participating in the 2025 Economic Blackout. Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

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