Andrew Wittstadt is joined by friend of the pod, Erik (OrganizedMeat), in a discussion of John Irving’s The Cider House Rules and the 1999 film adaptation. Topics include: Irving’s style–adapting for the screen–Homer Wells–coming of age–abortion–Michael Caine–novels vs movies–Fathers and orphans–and more!

Recorded: 10/5/2025

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