Watch It or Read It

About Watch It or Read It

Watch It Or Read It dives into book-to-film adaptations to help you decide: should you read the book, watch the movie, or both? Hosts Amanda Johnson and Dayelle Watts, this podcast explores beloved and buzzworthy titles—from The Hunger Games to Little Women—and how they transform on screen. Each episode compares the book with its movie or TV adaptation, breaking down what’s changed, what worked, and what didn’t. Expect thoughtful analysis on storytelling, character arcs, visual direction, and how adaptations reshape narratives. Whether you’re a reader, film fan, or pop culture junkie, Watch It Or Read It offers fresh insights and fun debates. New episodes every Tuesday.

Publisher

Gotham West Studios

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Feb 2024

Latest episode

2 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Persuasion (Jane Austen)

   Amanda and Dayelle are packing their parasols and heading straight into Jane Austen’s Persuasion. From the classic 1995 adaptation with all its Regency elegance and aching restraint to the Netflix version. A Modern, bold take. Between Anne Elliot’s quiet strength, Captain Wentworth’s smoldering stares, and enough longing glances to fill a seaside promenade, this is peak Austen territory. We’re talking second chances, missed moments, and two very different takes on the same timeless love story. AND Should you watch it or read it. We’ve got thoughts (and sighs) to spare.

2. 

   26 Aug 2025

   Vampire Academy (Richelle Mead)

   This week Amanda pulls Dayelle into the world of Vampire Academy, written by Richelle Mead. Dayelle skipped watching the 2014 movie entirely and dove straight into the Peacock series…only to end up completely confused. Because lets just say its not the book...BUT Amanda insists the series gets so much better the deeper you go, Dayelle’s not convinced. So in the end should you watch it or read it? Or just let Amanda summarize the whole series for you?

3. 

   19 Aug 2025

   My Lady Jane (Jodi Meadows)

   Amanda and Dayelle are back in the Tudor-verse with a very special guest—author Jodi Meadows, one of the brilliant minds behind My Lady Jane! They’re talking all things Jane: the delightfully bonkers book, the pitch-perfect (and sadly not-renewed 😭) TV adaptation, and what it’s really like to co-write a novel with two other authors. Plus, Jodi spills the tea on her new and upcoming books—you’re going to want to add these to your TBR ASAP. It’s book nerd heaven, and yes, there will be squealing.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

79,446

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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