Watch Your Words

Watch Your Words

A new podcast where we discuss books and their movie adaptations! Follow us on: Instagram and Twitter @wywpod Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/watchyourwords

  1. ep. 17: Catch-22

    31/07/2019

    ep. 17: Catch-22

    We're back! Did you miss us? In this episode Devan and J.S discuss Joseph Heller's WWII satire Catch-22 and the new Hulu miniseries adaptation starring Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler and George Clooney.    SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:46 Discussion of Catch-22 (1961 novel) 31:56 Discussion of Catch-22 (2019 miniseries) 48:39 Outro    MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by The King Cole Trio (1943)

    50 min
  2. ep. 16: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    17/04/2019

    ep. 16: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

    In this episode Devan and J.S discuss the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba as told in his memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and the new film adaptation directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:54 Discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2009 memoir) 26:12 Discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019 film) 46:55 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Colors of the Wind" (Cover by Pepita Salim)

    49 min
  3. ep. 15: Our Favorite Films and Pop Culture of 2018

    14/02/2019

    ep. 15: Our Favorite Films and Pop Culture of 2018

    In this episode Devan and J.S divulge their their favorite pop culture items and films of 2018!    SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:44 Our Favorite Pop Culture Items of 2018 41:35 Our Favorite Films of 2018 1:04:30 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "This is America" by Childish Gambino (2018) "Nice For What" by Drake - Scorpion (2018) APESHIT by The Carters - Everything is Love (2018) "The Landing" by Justin Hurwitz - First Man OST (20

    1h 6m
  4. ep. 14: If Beale Street Could Talk

    09/01/2019

    ep. 14: If Beale Street Could Talk

    In this episode Devan and J.S. kick it back to 1970s Harlem to discuss James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk and Barry Jenkin's luscious film adaptation.   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (1974 novel) 32:35 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (2018 film) 1:01:31 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "PTSD" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018) "Eros" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018)  "Eden" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018)

    1h 3m
  5. ep. 13: Boy Erased & The Hate U Give

    12/12/2018

    ep. 13: Boy Erased & The Hate U Give

    In this episode Devan and J.S. explore the troubling world of conversion therapy as described in the memoir Boy Erased and depicted in the film adaptation starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and director Joel Edgerton. Plus, stick around for a bonus review of The Hate U Give!   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:51 Discussion of Boy Erased (2016 memoir) 28:54 Discussion of Boy Erased (2018 film) 51:32 Bonus Review: The Hate U Give 58:46 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Revelation" by Troye Sivan & Jónsi - Boy Erased OST (2018)

    1h 1m
  6. ep. 12: Beautiful Boy

    12/11/2018

    ep. 12: Beautiful Boy

    In this episode Devan and J.S. review two memoirs from a father and son about meth addiction and how successfully they were adapted into the film Beautiful Boy starring comedian-turned-dramatist Steve Carell and Devan's obsession, Timothée Chalamet! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:53 Discussion of Tweak and Beautiful Boy (2008 memoirs) 33:27 Discussion of Beautiful Boy (2018 film) 52:19 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" by John Lennon - Beautiful Boy OST (2018)

    54 min
  7. ep. 11: Crazy Rich Asians

    10/09/2018

    ep. 11: Crazy Rich Asians

    In this episode Devan and J.S. review Kevin Kwan's novel Crazy Rich Asians and the ground-breaking film adaptation. We discuss what this means for representation and the romantic comedy genre. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:48 Discussion of Crazy Rich Asians (2013 novel) 34:43 Discussion of Crazy Rich Asians (2018 film) 58:47 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Yellow" by Katherine Ho - Crazy Rich Asians OST (2018)

    1 hr
  8. ep. 10: Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

    03/08/2018

    ep. 10: Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

    In this episode Devan and J.S. discuss provocative cartoonist John Callahan's memoir Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot and the new film adaptation starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jonah Hill. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Discussion of Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (1989 novel) 27:03 Discussion of Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018 film) 47:47 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Touch Me Someplace I Can Feel" by John Callahan (2005)

    49 min
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A new podcast where we discuss books and their movie adaptations! Follow us on: Instagram and Twitter @wywpod Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/watchyourwords

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  • Creator
    Watch Your Words
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2019
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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