EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 26 MIN
Why Shrek Was So Formative w/ Oscar Montoya
from The Nightly
KP Parker and guest host comedian Oscar Montoya revisit the glorious, chaotic world of teen movies, book adaptations, and the films that shaped their younger selves.What You’ll HearBeach Trip, Rain Check: A getaway with high school friends turns into the perfect excuse for seafood dinners, board games, and an unexpected Twilight movie marathon.Books vs. Movies Forever: From The Hunger Games and Divergent to Ever After and The Princess Bride, KP and Oscar compare beloved adaptations and the stories that worked better on the page...or on the screen.The Shakespeare Cinematic Universe: A nostalgic tour through She's the Man, 10 Things I Hate About You, Get Over It, and other teen classics that quietly borrowed from the Bard.CHAPTERS00:00 Oscar's still here!00:40 KP's rainy beach getaway02:18 The Twilight marathon begins03:00 Books vs. movie adaptations06:10 Shrek nostalgia and childhood favorites08:45 Revisiting Twilight as adults11:00 Ever After and fantasy favorites13:00 Movies our parents loved15:20 Amanda Bynes appreciation time17:10 Shakespeare-inspired teen movies20:00 Are high school comedies due for a comeback?21:13 Good nights to Julia Stiles and Ghostwriter22:32 Oscar’s farewell and where to find himFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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KP Parker and guest host comedian Oscar Montoya revisit the glorious, chaotic world of teen movies, book adaptations, and the films that shaped their younger selves.What You’ll HearBeach Trip, Rain Check: A getaway with high school friends turns into the perfect excuse for seafood dinners, board games, and an unexpected Twilight movie marathon.Books vs. Movies Forever: From The Hunger Games and Divergent to Ever After and The Princess Bride, KP and Oscar compare beloved adaptations and the stories that worked better on the page...or on the screen.The Shakespeare Cinematic Universe: A nostalgic tour through She's the Man, 10 Things I Hate About You, Get Over It, and other teen classics that quietly borrowed from the Bard.CHAPTERS00:00 Oscar's still here!00:40 KP's rainy beach getaway02:18 The Twilight marathon begins03:00 Books vs. movie adaptations06:10 Shrek nostalgia and childhood favorites08:45 Revisiting Twilight as adults11:00 Ever After and fantasy favorites13:00 Movies our parents loved15:20 Amanda Bynes appreciation time17:10 Shakespeare-inspired teen movies20:00 Are high school comedies due for a comeback?21:13 Good nights to Julia Stiles and Ghostwriter22:32 Oscar’s farewell and where to find himFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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