Morphin' Buddies

Time travel, an exciting chase, and a death in the group?!! Oh wait, SEVERAL deaths??? Gianni and Kacey open this episode with some "fantastic" questions, gripes about movie theatres, and Julia Roberts in the aggregate (a phrase that did not exist until now). Then, several fan mail explanations and theories, racism, and a reveal that we were not told about?? Plus a bit of teasing about n...

He's ALIIIIIIIIVEEEEEE!!! Gianni opens our episode with a Snapple fact and talking about eyelids, happy to be feeling better. Unlike the plot of this book, with some characters who may not be alive much longer! We dive into the book discussing the intertwining plots, a new peace movement, and how alien diseases can manifest in human bodies. Also, the overwhelming feeling of making decisions f...

We open this episode with a surprise guest and a conversation about slow, boomer technology. Later on, Gianni gets into his current JRPG obsession, confusing Snapple facts, and more science based listener emails! This book gets deeply into a slaughterhouse, which was unexpected. Kacey schools Gianni on cow tipping (and how it's terrible!). Plus, hate towards centipedes and long limbs, subs vs...

We open this episode with a celebration and SHOTS! Kacey has some great news and Gianni harkens back to his college days with a familiar alcohol choice. A game is played and they defend their choices with ten toes down. Within the meat of the episode lies android drama, a Wild Card, Mission Impossible coins, and one of the hosts feels like they're having a stroke. Plus, has Jake gone back to...

We open this episode with an ATTACK.....OF ALLERGIES!! Both Kacey and Gianni complain about the amount of pollen in the air. But that's not the only thing in the air...Gianni also comments on how many people he knows that are getting married and the crushing reality of his loneliness (just kidding, he's actually ok. Probably.) Later on, we get into a genius idea sent to us in an email, w...

Brrrrrr!! We voyage to the north pole this episode and open with a very creative listener email and some new science Gianni discovered recently! Then, Kacey gives a shout out, Gianni discusses his new #1 enemy, and a slight distraction of body horror leads us to talk about our favorite horror/thriller movies. With this book containing hologram variables, a grey area of (potential) racism, and the...

This week's episode, we open with Snapple love and an email from a new morphin' bud! Gianni brings up some of his favorite movies, Game of Thrones, and his frustrations with things being too goofy while Kacey enjoys the goofiness and teases a possible return of the Helmacrons.  Contact and reach out at morphinbuddies@gmail.com Social for Gianni: X (formally known as Twitter)- @gianni_dam...

Apologies for the mistake two weeks ago but we are now back on track! This episode contains a fan email about morphing healing wounds, conversations about spooky books, angry toast monsters, and TRASH (reality tv) TALK. Connect to Mother Sky and Father Deep with us as we explore this offshoot of Animorphs! Contact and reach out at morphinbuddies@gmail.com Social for Gianni: X (formally known as Tw...

EDIT: Whoops! Sorry folks! Got my episodes mixed up this week and uploaded the wrong episode. Hork Bajir Chronicles will be uploaded next instead of book 24 and then we'll be back in the correct order. My apologies! Enjoy the early release! Romance blossoms throughout this episode! We open up with a shout out to a beautiful bookshop in NYC and a new series Kacey has started on her own. Gianni...

Here we are at the end of the David trilogy! We open with our science buddy Ryan and "Just a Bird" Jimmy, sending us emails on more science facts and our bird friend became a MURDERER?! Then, a twist ending on a stressful test Gianni takes (can our buddies see the results before they're revealed??) Plus, overdramatic acting, boners in the sky, pitched tag lines for the next book, an...

Gianni has physically made it out of the closet! Kacey and Gianni briefly cover their mental wellbeing at the start and Gianni talks about going to see a psychic. Our science buddy Ryan hits us up with some dinosaur education, we discuss the absolute ass that is David, and the hologram within a hologram within a hologram (Is that enough? Is it necessary?) Plus, Kacey edited an Animorphs monologue...

Welcome to The Buddies™! Gianni opens this episode surprising Kacey with an awards ceremony. What's the best morph? Who's the top alien species? And who will win the coveted Worst Character So Far?? (The answer may surprise you!) After the ceremonies, Gianni runs down his outline for episode narratives and season breakup. We get a very interesting science/biology email, talk about yet an...

Happy Valentines Day! Gianni and Kacey discuss their differing opinions on this book while reading fanmail and one maaaayyyybe fanmail?? What follows is discussions on fascists, the unfairness of nature, and some of the strongest dialogue we've seen thus far in the series. Additionally, a PCP story, the danger of low hanging branches, and we find the voice for Karen. Contact and reach out at...

Holy crap, we get to morph dinosaurs!!! We begin this episode with a special soundscape and Kacey tries to teach Gianni science. (Spoiler: he doesn't accept scientific facts). Then we dive into 2 listener emails, one with a linguistics correction pointed towards Gianni.  What follows are corn trees, Rexy boys, a broccoli vs cauliflower debate, and a not so cursed book cover??? All that and mo...

Our boy is BACK! In this Ax-centric book, Kacey and Gianni discuss what makes a good leader, the expanse of space, and the nostalgia of the old GI Joe PSAs. Also, Gianni can't tell the difference between TO and T.O, Kacey recalls a big, ol' GOOFY Pokemon (and Gianni pulls out his collection!), and Gianni may or may not have spoiled the end of Narcos for Kacey.  Contact and reach out at m...

Hey folks, as a big thank you, we're releasing a bonus episode for the holidays with the best of 2024! These are moments we remember and laugh about with each other. Nothing crazy special but hopefully, it'll make you all laugh and smile too. Hope your holidays were happy and safe. Here's to 2025! Contact and reach out at morphinbuddies@gmail.com Social for Gianni: X (formally known...

Yeerk pool, moles, and...oatmeal? HUH?! With the plot slightly lacking, this week's episode dives into a few sidebars including food hates, phobias, traumas, kinks, and therapy! (And that's just the beginning) 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! We open on another listener email and Gianni gets his feelings hurt (all in good fun, though). What follows is a conversation on what makes a complex, realistic, and relatable character, what is acceptable and moral in the middle of a war, and we reveal our AOL Instant Messenger screen names! Plus, a quick sidebar on Gianni starting to watch Lost for the first time, new catchphrase...

Starting this episode out with talking about Life's W's, Kacey and Gianni raise the vibes and talk about an exciting documentary, finishing a big ol' fantasy smut book, and another fan mail from Ryan! Getting into the book, Gianni talks about his disappointment with the thematic promises the story teases, Kacey tries to stay along for the mediocre ride, and they both reminisce about...

Guten Tag! Kacey and Gianni start this episode by opening their first international fan mail from Germany! (Had no idea the pod reached out that far. Incredible!) Within this episode, they discuss the conveniences of the plot, the importance of having a lore master, and a potential rewrite that could make the story work even better. Along the way, they talk about Kacey's embarrassing mishap w...

We dive back into our regularly scheduled program to talk about this Tobias centric book! Starting out with another fan mail, Kacey and Gianni reveal their battle morph choices and learn some animal facts.  Getting into the story, we return to themes of loneliness, isolation, and knowing yourself well enough to understand what you really want. Supported by head slicing and an all knowing Ellimist-...

The exciting conclusion to this companion series of the Animorph books! Kacey and Gianni talk about their close relationship with "Elf", how difficult it is to breathe/survive in space, and the confusing time-y whimey logic of the last bit of the plot.  Also: is Elfangor young enough to date Loren? How do you assimilate back into your community when it no longer feels like home? And can...

Hey folks! Kacey and Gianni open this episode with a couple more pieces of fan mail and Gianni's story of how he sent 30 minutes of voice notes to his three different book clubs on Colleen Hoover's book so they wouldn't have to read it. (Doing the lord's work) Diving into the book, they break up the 3 acts and talk about how the themes come together, the tragedy of being pulled...

Hop on the boat to BANANA-LAND! This week, Kacey and Gianni dive into the Rachel centric book and perhaps it is our new favorite?! We discuss It Ends With Us, the difference between crocs and alligators, and Gianni questions whether or not the Lebtin Javalin Fish is real. Also, is Jake getting gaslit into being a leader by the rest of the Animorphs?! Where would a crocodile fit in Gianni's to...

Diving into The Forgotten this week, is it a forgettable book?? Within this episode, we start out with another listener email who reveals the Alternamorphs books to Kacey and Gianni, the tragedy of Jake's self-reflection that didn't actually end up happening, and how does morphing out of poison work exactly?? Plus, a further reflection of Gianni's definitely, 100% scientific animal...