Join Hannah and Justin as the two of them discuss why Katniss and Peeta are the perfect complimentary team, the heavy underlying political commentary on capitalism, corruption and violence, and Hannah gives some great recs at the end for similar works.

In this episode of the pod, Hannah watches the newly released Frankenstein film while Justin reads the original novel. We dig into Mary Shelley’s wild backstory (published at just 18), who the real monster might be—the creator or the creature—and whether the book’s take on human prejudice still holds up.

In this special edition of the podcast, Hannah and Justin breakdown the books they read in 2025 outside of the podcast. They nominate books that lived up to the hype, disappointed, pleasantly surprised, and much more. Join us on this edition for ideas on your next read.

In this episode, Hannah watches the movie while Justin reads the classic Holes, by Louis Sachar. They talk about why it appeals to such a broad range of ages (pre-teen to adults), themes of karma and fate, and the memorable characters of Stanley, Zero, the Warden, and many more.

Hannah tackles the book while Justin covers the movie and together they go through one of the most popular stories of the 21st century. They hit on themes of free will versus determinism, the dangers of fantasy (Mirror of Erised), and how the trio triumphs over the obstacles guarding the Sorcerer's Stone.

In this episode, Justin and Hannah explore Fight Club, the late-20th-century book and film that still draw strong reactions. We discuss why Hannah really enjoyed the movie while Justin couldn’t even finish the book.

Additionally, we explore the story’s themes of anarchy and anti-consumerism, how those ideas land 25 years later in 2025, the famous plot twist, and whether a story so centered on male identity can still appeal to female readers and viewers.

In this special Halloween episode, Hannah heroically powers through all 600 pages of The Shining in just 10 days, while Justin takes on the classic film adaptation. We dive into whether Jack’s sinister descent is driven by his own nature or the hotel’s dark influence, explore themes of isolation and the supernatural, and discuss Stephen King’s thoughts on how the movie differs from his original novel.

Hannah reads The Great Gatsby while Justin explores the 2013 film adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. We unpack the themes of the American Dream, whether ignorance truly is bliss, and how post–World War I modernism shaped the story’s tone. Lastly, we dive into whether Jay Gatsby’s hope is something to admire or pity.

In this week’s episode of The Martian, Hannah watches the film while Justin dives into the book. Together, they unpack what makes Mark Watney’s extraordinary resourcefulness so compelling, and what we can learn from his grit and humor under pressure. They explore how public perception shaped NASA’s decision-making in the rescue mission and the powerful bond of the crew—even after leaving Mark stranded on Mars (!)

In this episode of Watch What You Read, Hannah reads the classic young adult novel Bridge to Terabithia while Justin watches the film adaptation. They talk about what makes Leslie’s character so memorable, the challenges Jessie faces at home, and whether the accident could have been avoided.

Join us as we step into the imaginative world of Terabithia and explore how both the book and movie bring it to life.