Morphin' Buddies

Somehow, someway, this episode was PLAGUED with technical issues: bad wifi, computer not charging, and connection issues but as the horror's persist, so do we! (I heard Mercury was in Gatorade at this time!) Tobias gets reunited with his mom! We talk about blood centers, a return of tech we haven't seen in a while, and forklift shenanigans. Plus, lessons in doubling down and please for t...

We jump right into the book this week with a surprise return of some of our most HATED characters: David, Crayak, and the Drode. There's a big Yeerk attack on the White House! Or is there?? Gianni places a cursed image in Kacey's head that she can't shake. Plus, a debate on how to get away with stealing hundreds of dollar bills. What are the rules and how will Rachel change moving f...

This week, we return back to the secret Hork Bajir colony and do some civil war journaling! Diving into The Resistance, we have a valiant return of a Snapple fact while our brains melt in the first heat of summer. Gianni gets into the weeds with nitpicking and Kacey's smooth brain regains a wrinkle. Then, Jake punches boxes, we discuss a certain nameless cryptid, and talk about how big beaver...

Hang onto your pants because this episode goes OFF THE RAILS. Email catch up, military personnel, nukes and missiles, we've got you covered! Plus, questions about the ozone layer, a big fight (and make up), military action (or lack thereof), and finally, a discussion on one of our favorite topics to make fun of: flat earth. All that and more in this week's episode! Contact and reach out...

A jam packed episode today! We start off with some HUGE Animorphs news and a big ol' science check in, followed by a debate of a goofy tv show vs a serious tv show.  Then, Marco's dad discovers Z-space and needs to go into hiding. He's not fond of Marco's lobster and there is some time for emotional beats and reflecting on how Marco gets the best books in the series.  We move o...

Sorry folks, we can't lie to you; this book was a slog. Australia, you deserved better! We open with a surprise death and a conversation on losing your audience. Then, flight logistics, racism, and a boomerang education! With gory surgery and one leg less than we started, this was a baffling book to say the least. But hey, it can only get better from here. (Right? RIGHT?! Please say yes) Cont...

The Yeerk Peace Movement is BACK! But can we trust them?? We open this episode with a little freak email and Gianni poses a question to the fans. Then discussions of testing the balance between too dark vs backing away, Tobias has a smooth brain, and perhaps a new romance? With a deaf boy getting lost in the woods and the beginning of Rachel's redemption arc, we dive headfirst into the book t...

Magic School Bus? More like Morphin' School Bus! We open this episode with symptoms of a serial killer and an admission of newfound love for the Helmacrons. Alongside that, we've got discussions of a sexism civil war, weird synesthesia, and a kick-butt Barbie 4x4 arrival. Plus, panicking in roach morph, a love triangle, and a rabies subplot??? Check out this week's wacky episode! Co...

Another offshoot means another Megamorphs book. What if the gang had never cut through the construction site? They never met Elfangor, they never got their powers. Would they fall to the Yeerks or would they take up arms and fight? We open this episode with a rather large jar of coffee and Gianni's computer dying a very loud, slow death. Then, a big list of emails to catch up on, a fan art re...

EDIT: Apologies for the out of order upload, folks! It was a very busy week and I completely spaced about the Megamorphs book. It will be uploaded next week! The last of the colloquially called "fever dream" books is upon us! A quick trip into the future with a grown up Jake who looks much older than we expected for 25. (I guess an alien invasion does nothing for your skincare routine). ...

We open this episode with our 3rd Buddy Awards! Best Buddy, Best Moment, and even a NEW category for this awards series! Then Kacey introduces Gianni to the monstrosity that is Vegemorphs. When we get to the book, a very Bert and Ernie pilled secret romance emerges. The Heated Rivalry of the 90s that covers physical body issues and even Dick Cheney makes an appearance! All that and more in this ja...

One of the WILDEST books Gianni and I have read thus far! Beginning this episode, we start out with Gianni potentially converting to Judaism. Then the morphing tech jumps the shark with unclear rules and potential ramifications for the future of the box.  With broken legs, talking animals, Gianni getting too thunk, and nightmare morphs, this may be the episode where your hosts are asking to get pu...

We are BACK, baby!! Gianni starts this episode off grumpy and offers a heartfelt apology to the myth, the legend, Seerowpedia.  Then we get into the book, covering the romance, some misogyny, and a giant rant against the Chee. Plus, some 9/11 conspiracy theories??? All that and more in this week's episode! Contact and reach out at morphinbuddies@gmail.com Social for Gianni: X (formally known...

Enjoy part 2 of the best of 2025. We will see you folks in two weeks with our regular episodes! Contact and reach out at morphinbuddies@gmail.com Social for Gianni: X (formally known as Twitter)- @gianni_damaia Social for Kacey: Instagram- @kaceeyyyyyy

Happy Holidays Morphin' Buddies! Kacey and Gianni open this episode with a special Christmas gift exchange and then a collection of our best bits from this year. We had so many bits to include, it's going to be a two parter! So this week will be part 1 and next week will be part 2.  We will be back in action with our regular episodes January 23rd. Have a great holiday and we can't w...

The book that nearly gave Kacey a stroke. With the worst character assassination we've seen so far, a dramatic plane crash, and what Gianni calls potentially the best Jake book, you are certainly in for a treat. Plus, unnatural limbs, an R2D2 impression, and a Taylor Swift hot take, you'll be wondering to yourself "WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?!"  Contact and reach out at morphinbuddie...

Atlantis plus House of Wax?!  Kacey and Gianni dive into this underwater episode starting with an allergies vs stress email and how it could  affect morphin' time. Then, we start in the fever dream of The Mutation: underwater nukes, dead bodies on display, and evolution from sheer force of will! To quote the episode: "it was interesting, I don't know if I learned anything, but at le...

Join us on a deep dive into the long awaited book of Yeerk politics and Visser 1's backstory! We open this episode talking about staying up late vs what is an appropriate sleepy time. Then we address a small mistake from a previous book and get a VERY detailed fan mail about the criminal background of Michael Grant! Later on, we read a delayed Snapple fact, talk about a potential blackmailing...

Poodle, proposal, and pre-teen emotions: Is this book a new "The Reaction"?! We open the episode with Gianni's story of how he got his new nickname (and now he's telling everyone). Then, discussions of ways to look at grief: either comical or tragic, adhering to previously stated fiction rules, and could this be the best Cassie book?? Plus, gripes with American Horror Story, a...

This week, we talk about one of the stronger Cassie books and get to interact with Aldrea once again! In the beginning, Gianni gives out wedding advice and we read our first Youtube comment (along with gaining some more science/morphing explanations). Then, diving into the book, there are discussions of purity culture, a confusing battle, and remembering how we lived in Cringe City when we were yo...

Who's ready for some TORTURRRREEEEE?!?! We've got a book half filled with pain and pleasure with our saddest bird boy (boy bird?) Tobias! Great prose, a strong, character focused adventure, and learning how to grow up. We open with a pun email and some hair talk. Gianni tries some pun acceptance and Kacey confronts her cynicism on rom coms. Then, complaints about The Walking Dead, confus...

Someone in the Animorphs has been split into two! What the heck! Gianni and Kacey open this episode up with AC: Odyssey and a horror trope Kacey is SICK OF SEEING. Then, Gianni talks about the type of energy he was looking for in this book and Kacey mentions a creep she went to school with in college. Plus, throat grabbing, bird threatening, and BLIND RAGE. All that and more in this episode of Mor...

Jake's grandfather just died and his family needs to leave the city...for 4 days. Tom is upset and the Animorphs need to stop him from harming Jake's family. Opening with some Snapple ASMR and a strong caffeine avoidance, Kacey and Gianni dive into the absurdity of this book and how things escalate WAY TOO QUICKLY. Drive bys, a kidnapping, and no contingency plans?!?!, this episode has i...

Marco, mountain goats, and mommies! We open with a Snapple-less Gianni tempting fate with a potential new oral fixation and Kacey gets excited for the end of her Invisalign journey. Then we open a science email musing on the logistics of inter-species infections. Then, as we get into the book, we reflect on the power of choices and the pain of the choice being forcibly taken away, confusing Yeerk...

Welcome one and all to our second deci-book-ennial awards ceremony, The Buddies! In this episode, we hand out awards and read through Alternamorphs #1, the choose your own adventure book. Will Gianni get stuck in morph? Will Kacey die a gruesome, squished death? And which one of our fans will be awarded Best Buddy??? Tune in to find out :) Contact and reach out at morphinbuddies@gmail.com Social f...