We read a book and talk about it! Then watch the movie and talk about it! Each episode is a set, we talk about the book, then the movie based on the book!
Written and Watched
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Podcast Overview
We read a book and talk about it! Then watch the movie and talk about it! Each episode is a set, we talk about the book, then the movie based on the book!
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Publishing Since
10/14/2024
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Recent Episodes
November 25, 2025
W&Watched The Prestige with Eoin Smith
<p>Magician and writer <strong>Eoin Smith</strong> joins us for a rich, thoughtful discussion on The Prestige — comparing the novel and Nolan’s adaptation through the lens of someone who actually lives in the world of illusion.</p><p>We unpack:</p><p><br></p><p>• Why the film’s “simplification” actually strengthens the story</p><p><br></p><p>• How real magicians approach method, secrecy, and deception</p><p><br></p><p>• Victorian magic rivalries and their modern equivalents</p><p><br></p><p>• The ethics of obsession and the sacrifices performers make</p><p><br></p><p>• The film’s cinematic craft, performances, and core twist</p><p><br></p><p>• Hidden details you may have missed</p><p><br></p><p>• The evolution from stage magic to street magic in the 2000s</p><p><br></p><p>• Why rewatching The Prestige only deepens its impact</p><p>It’s a conversation about craft, creativity, and the magic still hiding in our day-to-day world.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Eoin on Instagram: @eoinlistens</p>
November 18, 2025
Written&W The Prestige with Eoin Smith
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Scottish magician and author <strong>Eoin</strong> to unravel the mysteries of The Prestige — the Christopher Priest novel that inspired Christopher Nolan’s film.</p><p>We break down the book’s layered structure, shifting genres, and intricate character psychology while weaving in real-world magic history, backstage knowledge, and the ethics of illusion. From Victorian séances to modern trick-exposure culture, from Houdini to Tesla, from epistolary storytelling to the Ship of Theseus — this conversation asks what magic really is and what it takes from those who practice it.</p><p><br></p><p>Perfect for fans of the book, the movie, stage magic, or literary deep dives.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Eoin on Instagram at <strong>@eoinlistens</strong> and check out his published fiction on Goodreads.</p>
October 14, 2025
W&Watched The Andromeda Strain with Laughing Briar
<p>We wrap our Andromeda Strain two-parter with the 1971 film. From Robert Wise’s old-Hollywood gravitas to the split-screen tension and tactile lab tech, we dig into why the movie often outpaces the novel. We also touch on BookTok’s retail revival, tech-bro nutrition, modern conspiracy ecosystems, microbiomes/decontamination logic, and the film’s still-spiky ending. Verdict: if you’re on the fence, <strong>watch the movie</strong>.</p>
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