S2:E14 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005 Film)

Grab your towels and hold on tight—we’re hitchhiking across the galaxy! In this episode, we dive deep into the absurd brilliance of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and its 2005 movie adaptation. From planet destruction to depressed robots and intergalactic poetry slams, we’re unpacking the chaos one improbable event at a time.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005 Film)

Question of the Episode:

• If you could have a custom planet, what would it be like? What would set it apart from other planets?

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(1:35) Let’s Talk Ratings

(5:33) Book vs Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)

(54:52) Final Verdicts

(58:21) Question of the Episode