<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Maladapted Book Review Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A podcast where we examine book-to-screen adaptations and the memoirs of the maladapted people who bring them to life. <br/><br/><a href="https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">maladaptedbookreview.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 01:52:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7345376.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[The Degenerate]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[The Degenerate]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[maladaptedbookreview@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7345376.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>The Degenerate</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A podcast where we examine book-to-screen adaptations and the memoirs of the maladapted people who bring them to life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>The Degenerate</itunes:name><itunes:email>maladaptedbookreview@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7345376/976a293d12b7b1de0b65e5610e4d54ee.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Maladapted Look at Project Hail Mary by Andrew Weir ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss<em> Project Hail Mary</em>, Ryan Gosling, and why teachers are the heroes we really need at a time like this.</p><p>With the recent release of a fun-for-all-ages adaptation of Andy Weir’s sci-fi novel, we had the pleasure of discussing the book, the film, adorable aliens, and the traumatic moviegoing experiences that have shaped who we are as people for the worse.</p><p>Tune in to hear us weigh in on scientific principles we know nothing about, and feel free to send in your follow-up questions (we unfortunately do not have the answers).</p><p>Intro music: <em>Continue On</em> by Pamela Yuen</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at <a href="https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/p/a-maladapted-look-at-project-hail</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:196939078</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Degenerate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:41:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196939078/906c99c68e26497062350218e7731187.mp3" length="61487376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Degenerate</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3843</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7345376/post/196939078/976a293d12b7b1de0b65e5610e4d54ee.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Maladapted Look at Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and the very hot actors who bring it to life ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss<em> Heated Rivalry</em> and the recent cultural fascination with…hockey.</p><p>With a new television adaptation of the sports romance novels taking the world by storm, we needed to dive into the source material and weigh in.</p><p>We discuss the books, the audiobooks, and the captivating Crave show starring four of the hottest men we’ve ever seen.</p><p>Tune in and let us know if you could sit through a hockey game that doesn’t involve nudity or making out (be honest!).</p><p>Intro music by Pamela Yun, <em>Continue On</em>.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at <a href="https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/p/a-maladapted-look-at-heated-rivalry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:194718489</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Degenerate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:48:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194718489/d3c0ca3b0649680db2ce538eb0aaa7c6.mp3" length="40347418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Degenerate</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2522</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7345376/post/194718489/abe1835f510549cbd5dc76a41ee1b230.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Maladapted look at Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë and its many, many adaptations ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss <em>Wuthering Heights</em> and the multitude of adaptations we discovered through our research.</p><p>With a new retelling of the classic Gothic horror novel capturing everyone’s attention, we decided to weigh in with our semi-expert opinions.</p><p>We discuss the book, the film adaptations that walked so Emerald Fennell could run, consensual BDSM relationships based on trust, communication, and power exchange, and so much more. Tune in and let us know what you think the moors are. We still don’t know for sure!</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at <a href="https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/p/a-maladapted-look-at-wuthering-heights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:191793903</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Degenerate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191793903/71dd33e3c15bd4ec1536f2b7726ea8a2.mp3" length="96770236" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Degenerate</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>6048</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7345376/post/191793903/976a293d12b7b1de0b65e5610e4d54ee.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Maladapted Look at Sister Wife, by Christine Brown-Woolley.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss <em>Sister Wife</em>, a memoir by Christine Brown-Woolley. </p><p>Christine is a longtime cast member of the TLC show Sister Wives, a reality series that follows the Kody Brown family. The show gives viewers an inside look at plural marriage. Christine’s memoir is a more intimate look inside her family and marriage, and her ultimate decision to leave Kody and the church behind.</p><p>We discuss Christine’s book, the show, the differences between how the two portray plural marriage and Mormonism, and, our favorite subject, female empowerment. </p><p>Tune in and let us know what you think about the book and show!</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Maladapted Book Review at <a href="https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://maladaptedbookreview.substack.com/p/a-maladapted-look-at-sister-wife</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:188036732</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Degenerate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:16:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/188036732/31bacc1b4099312f42b954e6526288bc.mp3" length="64008299" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Degenerate</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>5334</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7345376/post/188036732/4343bd66994ec98d9dae343047588bac.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>