In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the #BookSquad meets todaaaaay! Get your singing voices ready for our discussion of the new "Lion King" remake. Special guest Said joins us to talk about the visual effects, standout (and not-so-standout) performances, our favorite songs, and storytelling in the Pridelands. Plus we get into some listener feedback on our "Black Mirror" #othersode and talk about what's on the #BookSquadBlog! Read along with us for the next #bookpisode on Madeline Miller's "Circe" (August 12). You've still got three days for your contribution to the Adam Cramond Martin Travel Award to be matched in honor of his birthday this month. Head to the link in our notes!

1:30 - Fav "Lion King" song? Welcome our guest Said!
9:23 - In case you are an alien, here’s what "The Lion King" is about
11:13 - This is a money grab. Do we care?
17:38 - The visuals
22:40 - Shout out to John Favreau
24:08 - Standout Performances
28:13 - Do you wanna complain about Beyonce?
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lol-beyonc-fully-photoshopped-lion-143300353.html
33:11 - What did they do to “Be Prepared”?
https://www.vox.com/2019/7/17/20694836/lion-king-2019-versus-1994-original-review-comparison
37:33 - If you’re wondering when Kelli and Emily mention that they met Keegan Michael Key, it’s right here.
40:49 - How do we feel about the story?
45:50 - Hamlet tho
49:20 - Closing thoughts
1:00:00 - Over to you, Mary
1:09:05 - The Adam Cramond Martin Travel Grant
https://gail.uga.edu/giving/as/fy19-adam-cramond-martin-giving-page?fbclid=IwAR30i-36Yc1z2Va8fqPKO8IjsZ_Tz16KZnPiuHXpnKHzHimN1EnjW2UrOqI
1:14:40 - "Black Mirror" feedback
1:19:00 - What’s on the blog?
1:24:25 - Next time on the pod: "Circe" by Madeline Miller! And then "Where’d You Go Bernadette"

Where to find Said: https://www.facebook.com/saidmedinaphotography
https://www.instagram.com/said_in_yellowstone/