
Morphin' Buddies
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.
Episodes
30 episodes
Book 22.5 - The Hork Bajir Chronicles
Apologies for the mistake two weeks ago but we are now back on track! This episode contains a fan email about morphing healing wounds, conversations about spooky books, angry toast monsters, and TRASH (reality tv) TALK.Connect to Mother ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:33:12

Book 23 - The Pretender
EDIT: Whoops! Sorry folks! Got my episodes mixed up this week and uploaded the wrong episode. Hork Bajir Chronicles will be uploaded next instead of book 24 and then we'll be back in the correct order. My apologies! Enjoy the early release!...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:25:18

Book 22 - The Solution
Here we are at the end of the David trilogy! We open with our science buddy Ryan and "Just a Bird" Jimmy, sending us emails on more science facts and our bird friend became a MURDERER?! Then, a twist ending on a stressful test Gianni takes (can...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:04:49

Book 21 - The Threat
Gianni has physically made it out of the closet! Kacey and Gianni briefly cover their mental wellbeing at the start and Gianni talks about going to see a psychic. Our science buddy Ryan hits us up with some dinosaur education, we discuss the ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:11:21

Book 20 - The Discovery
Welcome to The Buddies™! Gianni opens this episode surprising Kacey with an awards ceremony. What's the best morph? Who's the top alien species? And who will win the coveted Worst Character So Far?? (The answer may surprise you!)After th...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:09:54

Book 19 - The Departure
Happy Valentines Day! Gianni and Kacey discuss their differing opinions on this book while reading fanmail and one maaaayyyybe fanmail??What follows is discussions on fascists, the unfairness of nature, and some of the strongest dialogue...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:22:45

Book 18.5 - Megamorphs 2: In the Time of DINOSAURS!
Holy crap, we get to morph dinosaurs!!! We begin this episode with a special soundscape and Kacey tries to teach Gianni science. (Spoiler: he doesn't accept scientific facts). Then we dive into 2 listener emails, one with a linguistics correcti...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:11:58

Book 18 - The Decision
Our boy is BACK! In this Ax-centric book, Kacey and Gianni discuss what makes a good leader, the expanse of space, and the nostalgia of the old GI Joe PSAs.Also, Gianni can't tell the difference between TO and T.O, Kacey recalls a big, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:18:15

BONUS EPISODE: 2024 Compilation
Hey folks, as a big thank you, we're releasing a bonus episode for the holidays with the best of 2024! These are moments we remember and laugh about with each other. Nothing crazy special but hopefully, it'll make you all laugh and smile too.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:23:04

Book 17 - The Underground
Yeerk pool, moles, and...oatmeal? HUH?! With the plot slightly lacking, this week's episode dives into a few sidebars including food hates, phobias, traumas, kinks, and therapy! (And that's just the beginning)
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:17:44

Book 16 - The Warning
Happy Holidays! We open on another listener email and Gianni gets his feelings hurt (all in good fun, though). What follows is a conversation on what makes a complex, realistic, and relatable character, what is acceptable and moral in the middl...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:20:13

Book 15 - The Escape
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:17:22

Book 14 - The Unknown
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 import...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:28

Book 13 - The Change
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, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:19:35

Book 12.5 - The Andalite Chronicles PART 2
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:03:30

Book 12.5 - The Andalite Chronicles PART 1
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:07:27

Book 12 - The Reaction
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:20:00

Book 11 - The Forgotten
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 en...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:05:18

Book 10 - The Android
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 scientif...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:21:10

Book 9 - The Secret
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 co...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:20:15

Book 8 - The Alien
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:17:02

Book 7.5 - The Andalite's Gift
MEGAMORPH TIME! We open the first Megamorph book with our first listener email! (Thanks Totally Not a Controller, Jimmy!) Within this episode, we dive into the science of memory loss, how Gianni wants to get punched in the face with Jake's lead...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:36

Book 7 - The Stranger
STRANGER DANGER!! Or maybe not danger.....? A stranger shows up and intrigues Kacey and Gianni, prompting discussions on the proper pronunciation of "Kandrona", air dropping humans, and the crazy Chinese zoo that lied about their sun bears, lio...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:51

Book 6 - The Capture
Our most high brow episode thus far! With discussions referring to Troy, Don Quixote, and the power of empathy and compassion, Kacey and Gianni dig into the meaty bits of The Capture! Our brains buzz with differing takes on how long Jake could ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:08:57

Book 5 - The Predator
Is The Predator our new favorite?! With nightmare inducing morph descriptions, boy hijinks at the mall, and a huge plot twist reveal at the end, we've got a top contender on our hands. Kacey educates us on the evolution of dolphins and Gianni c...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:04:39
