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Book Vs Movie Podcast

Margo Porras
Katharine Hepburn
World War II
Hollywood
Agatha Christie
Cary Grant
The Night Of the Hunter
The Most Dangerous Game
The Paper Chase
Bringing Up Baby
Now Voyager
Don't Look Now
Christmas
The Color Purple
The Who
The Lion In Winter
Meet John Doe
Bette Davis
Death On the Nile
Richard Connell
Great Depression

Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!

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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.

In this episode, we discuss:

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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 Bur... more

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... more

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 P... more

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Lenny Pinna
Guest, Ecclesia Arts
Ecclesia Arts
Episode: KINGS ROW (1942) Henry Bellamann, Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan. Book VS Movie
Sonia Mansfield
Co-host of What a Creep and previous co-host of Dorking Out
What a Creep
Episode: Book Vs. Movie: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (1979 song vs 2000 cartoon)
Ken Mora
Author of 'Caravaggio, A Light Before the Darkness'
Episode: Special Edition: Graphic Biography of Caravaggio (Ken Mora) vs. Biopic (Jarman)
Rob Ryder
Author of 'Purple Fury: Rumbling With the Warriors', and former PA and cast member in 'The Warriors'
Episode: The Warriors (1979) with special guest Baseball Fury Rob Ryder
Patrick Bromley
Podcast host and horror film expert
F This Movie
Episode: The Fly (1986) Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, & David Cronenberg (Special Guest: Patrick Bromley "F This Movie" podcast
Kristen Meinzer
Host of How to Be Fine and co-host of Daily Fail
Episode: The Bling Ring (2013) Based on a Vanity Fair article with Sofia Coppola & Emma Watson
Skip Hollandsworth
Author of the article from Texas Monthly that inspired the movie
Texas Monthly
Episode: Hit Man (2024) Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Richard Linklater, & Skip Hollandsworth

Hosts

Margo P.
Primary host, often guiding the adaptation-focused conversations and hosting solo segments when needed.
Margo D.
Co-host with extensive background in lifestyle and media, contributes editorial perspective and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 316 ratings
  • RIP Margo D!

    So sad to hear of the passing of Margo D, loved the two hosts and been a listener for a long time!

    Thank you for everything you two did/do, I’ll keep listening!

    -Ama

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMAgeddon1
    United States6 months ago
  • Thanks, but no thanks.

    I listened for 30 minutes and bailed after the flow of the show was disrupted by the third ad break, not including the ads at the top of the show. The show editing is also very poor and disrupts the flow of the conversation. Ads don’t occur at natural break points. They’re often inserted in the middle of sentences, and the sentences are sometimes in the middle of a thought. It’s like watching sitcom reruns on a second tier cable channel where money from ads takes precedence over quality of cont... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MortyJack
    United States8 months ago
  • Thanks, but no thanks.

    I listened for 30 minutes and bailed after the flow of the show was disrupted again by the third ad break, not including the ads at the top of the show. And the editing is very poor as the ads are inserted in the middle of sentences which are also in the middle of a thought, not at natural break points. It’s like watching sitcom reruns on a second tier cable channel.

    The hosts are pleasant and insightful and seem to enjoy what they’re doing, but I’m surprised they’ve made it ten years without... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MortyJack
    United States9 months ago
  • So many inaccuracies

    Just listened to The Little Foxes episode and it’s not good. They don’t remember the character’s names, mess up the plot and get a bunch of the history wrong - I won’t be following this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    angrylf
    United States10 months ago
  • It’s fine

    I have been going through the back catalogue and it’s fine. The audio quality is not good, maybe it gets better later. I listened to the Bruce Lee episode and one of the hosts made a serious comment that ‘most people hate the person who mows their lawn’, trying to prove how racist the country is. Speak for yourself, lady, I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    woodardmk
    United States10 months ago

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Fans appreciate a long-running, consistent format with guest variety.
Listeners praise deep, entertaining analysis and the hosts' chemistry.
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#73
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Because of Winn-Dixie (2000 novel vs 2005 Film)
Q: What stood out most about Kate DiCamillo's journey to publication?
The hosts discuss how the author faced repeated rejections—over 400 times—before the book was accepted, underscoring perseverance and belief in one's story as crucial to literary success.
Because of Winn-Dixie (2000 novel vs 2005 Film)
Q: Can you tell us why you picked Winn-Dixie for this episode?
Fred chose it because it's a lighter, kid-friendly story that still offers meaningful moments about friendship, community, and resilience, which makes for an engaging parent-child listening experience and a good contrast between book and movie.
Song vs Movie! TWO DOORS DOWN (1977 Dolly Parton song vs 2019 Netflix Film)
Q: Which did you like better, the book or the movie?
The movie wins for its uplifting handling of the song's themes and its strong ensemble performances, though the song remains a beloved source of inspiration and energy.
Special Edition: Graphic Biography of Caravaggio (Ken Mora) vs. Biopic (Jarman)
Q: Can you tell me, because I was just saying before we got on the air, I get the impression like there's, how did this book come to be?
It seems like it's not the usual way that a graphic novel or graphic memoir or graphic biography can come to be.

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A conversational show that pits books against their film or TV adaptations, often featuring guests to broaden perspective. Hosts methodically compare source material with screen versions, weighing themes, casting, and production choices, while sharing witty banter and personal anecdotes. Recent episodes emphasize a range of genres from children's classics to classic cinema, with thoughtful, accessible analysis and a willingness to challenge popular assumptions. It's probably attractive to listeners who love both literature and cinema, enjoy cross-media storytelling, and appreciate candid, no-nonsense critique with a friendly, long-running host duo.

Noteworthy bits include deep dives into adaptation rights, censorship, and era-specific prod... more

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