In this deep-dive episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast, we explore Book #10 of K.A. Applegate’s Animorphs series — The Android. Marco takes the spotlight as the Animorphs uncover a hidden race of pacifist androids known as the Chee, who possess advanced alien technology capable of controlling computers and manipulating reality. As Marco grapples with personal trauma and the ethical weight of introducing violence to a peaceful species, the team faces one of their most morally complex missions yet.

Joined by special guest Serena from The Library Ladies blog — known for The Great Animorphs Re-Read — we unpack the book’s themes of identity, autonomy, and the cost of war. Expect exploding crows, questionable tactical decisions, and a hilarious debate about what we would do with unlimited money and alien tech.

Topics Covered:

• Marco’s emotional arc and leadership tension

• The Chee’s backstory and their connection to the Pemalites

• Ethical dilemmas of violence and pacifism

• Alien technology and its implications for Earth

• Guest insights from Serena on Animorphs fandom and literary analysis

Time Stamps:

• 7:42 – Book Talk

• 1:25:52 – Guest Interview with Serena

Keywords: Animorphs podcast, Book 10 The Android, Marco Animorphs, Chee androids, K.A. Applegate, YA sci-fi, alien ethics, pacifism vs violence, 90s book series, The Library Ladies, Animorphs re-read, Yeerk invasion, morphing powers, teen sci-fi heroes

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

The guys reminisce all about one of the best (THE best, according to Zach) holidays of the year: Halloween. And to do so, let's dive into Netflix's Fear Street adaptation of Prom Queen. Unfortunately, we didn't dive into the Netflix Fear Street Trilogy from a few years ago, which is awesome. Not awesome that we didn't dive into it, I mean the trilogy is actually awesome. Go watch it. Conversely, this movie...well...you'll see. BEWARE.

TIME STAMPS:

17:37 - Main Content

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

We talk about Book 9! That is, Cassie only thought she knew things about nature, the skunk for some reason isn't the cover art animal choice, and a good ol' tomato/grape juice switcharoo. Also, just how old are "oldies" songs, because time passing sure is wild, and what it takes to commit to a 10+ year project. Plus, we get a very special guest: Daniel, host of Audiomorphs: An Animorphs Podcast(?). Check it out!

TIME STAMPS:

11:37 - Book Talk

01:12:33 - Closing Segment: A Conversation with our Guest

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

Patrick went and wrote himself a MUYOM, and Zach and Alex face the perilous wrath of the Ultimate Desk Job!

TIME STAMPS:

6:16 - Main Content

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

We talk about Book 8! That is, talking about Patrick's accidental near-world-record, get rich quick schemes, and eating Bachelor Chow. Also, who is the alien in this book, why Ax is being so gosh-darn secretive, and the Animorphs are desperate to find out how Ax eats!

TIME STAMPS:

15:08 - Book Talk

01:22:33 - Closing Segment: What Does Alex Think?

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

The boys talk about what's happened in the books covered in Season 1, as well as how we and the show have grown, and plans for the future! It's definitely not a clip show!! You're definitely not a clip show.

TIME STAMPS:

9:56 - Main Content

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

We talk about Megamorphs 1! That is, the action movie of Animorphs books, Marco hitting trash cans comes from this one, Saturn produces sand-monsters, we get alternating POV(!), amnesia is a lame story trope, and morphing has gotten way easy for this team. Also, the Paw Patrol are everywhere and dads know too much about it, Batman is inspiring, and have any mall-based stores survived since the 1990s?

TIME STAMPS:

10:34 - Book Talk

1:21:54 - Closing Segment: Reading Comments!

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

We read the Goosebumps book that reminds Zach the most of Animorphs (you know, turning into animals and stuff!), but the book is... not that great? We have a great time heckling it though. Was this a poor choice or is Goosebumps not actually good? Yet, brussels sprouts ARE actually good? Anything is good with bacon, downloading music onto CDs wasn't hard, and we remember audio formats of days past.

10:00 - Main Content

Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth.

For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast