Teenage Dreams & Movie Scenes

TV Pilot: Off Campus (2026)

Welcome back to Teenage Dreams & Movie Scenes! The podcast where we discuss our favorites Young Adult novels and the movies (& TV shows) based on them! This week (after begging and pleading), we're diving head first into the world of romance tropes in Amazon Prime's new hit series, Off Campus (2026). Join us as we discuss workout montages designed for the female gaze, John Logan earning his degree in Yearnalism, the casts incredible hair, and the incomparable Antonio Cipriano (pronounced with an Italian accent). Based on The Deal (Off-Campus #1) by Elle Kennedy, Pub. 2015 For the record: We were NOT fighting.  Please like us, rate & review! You can even send us fan mail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538638/fan_mail/new] And follow us on instagram @teenagedreamsandmoviescenes

Film: Dumplin' (2018)

Welcome back to Teenage Dreams & Movie Scenes! The podcast where we discuss our favorites Young Adult novels and the movies (& TV shows) based on them! This week we're dipping our toes in the world of female friendships, body positivity and the wide world of pageantry in the film adaptation of Julie Murphy's Dumplin' (2018). Come along as we learn to wear high heels, shake them hips and discover a deeper love for ourselves than we ever could have imagined! Based on Dumplin' (Dumplin' #1) by Julie Murphy, Pub. 2015 Please like us, rate & review! You can even send us fan mail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538638/fan_mail/new] And follow us on instagram @teenagedreamsandmoviescenes

Film: Ella Enchanted (2004)

Welcome back to Teenage Dreams & Movie Scenes! The podcast where we discuss our favorites Young Adult novels and the movies (& TV shows) based on them! This week we're traveling to the magical land of Frell and combating the "gift" of obedience in the film adaptation of Gail Caron Levine's Ella Enchanted (2004). Join us and our special guest, Hayley, as we fight for the rights of giants, fall in love with a handsome prince (and his slutty little blouse) and ultimately, fight for the right to our own autonomy. Based on Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted #1) by Gail Carson Levine, Pub. 1997 Please like us, rate & review! You can even send us fan mail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538638/fan_mail/new] And follow us on instagram @teenagedreamsandmoviescenes

Bonus: The Pitt (2025)

Welcome back to Teenage Dreams & Movie Scenes! The podcast where we discuss our favorites Young Adult novels and the movies (& TV shows) based on them! Today, we're branching out from our typical YA novel breakdown to talk about the medical phenomenon taking the world (and our hearts) by storm, The Pitt (2025). Please enjoy our first bonus episode and we may be back in the future with more bonus episodes to simply discuss the things we love! Please like us, rate & review! You can even send us fan mail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538638/fan_mail/new] And follow us on instagram @teenagedreamsandmoviescenes

Film: Freaky Friday (2003)

Welcome back to Teenage Dreams & Movie Scenes! The podcast where we discuss our favorites Young Adult novels and the movies (& TV shows) based on them! This week we're exploring the body swap and discovering the true meaning of love and understanding with Freaky Friday (2003). Join us as we combat annoying little brothers, snag a date with our crush and ultimately put ourselves in someone else's shoes.  Film based on Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers, Pub. 1972 Please like us, rate & review! You can even send us fan mail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538638/fan_mail/new] And follow us on instagram @teenagedreamsandmoviescenes