Road To Rebirth: A Jurassic Park Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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I think genius of Michael Crichton lies not in his warmth but in his coldness – the clinical precision with which he constructed scientifically plausible nightmares that became billion-dollar franchises.

Speaking with authors Guy Adams and James Lovegrove, I explore how Crichton – the Harvard-educated doctor turned novelist – approached storytelling like a surgical procedure, meticulously researching cutting-edge science and reducing his sleep hours as deadlines approached. This methodical approach yielded novels with remarkable staying power but often lacking emotional resonance, making Steven Spielberg the perfect collaborator to inject heart into his intellectual exercises.

The ‘Jurassic Park’ we know and love represents this perfect symbiosis – Crichton's scientific foundation supporting Spielberg's emotional architecture. While the novel features brutal, extended death scenes described from the victims' perspectives, Spielberg knew exactly how to make these moments both thrilling and accessible. As Adams notes, "The fear comes from the absence of humanity," making Crichton's work particularly effective at creating genuine dread.

Our conversation delves deep into The Lost World – Crichton's only sequel – and how it explores themes of evolution, extinction, and humanity's capacity for self-destruction. With the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth directed by Gareth Edwards we speculate whether the franchise might return to some of Crichton's colder, more scientific sensibilities, potentially creating dinosaurs that feel genuinely terrifying again.

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Jurassic Park (1993) with Derrick Davis

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • Duration 01:11:57

If you are as excited as I am about Jurassic World Rebirth which is releasing this summer this is the podcast for you. Each week in the lead up to the film I am going to be sitting down with a guest to discuss an entry or aspect of the Jurassic franchise.

This is episode two and it’s all about ‘Jurassic Park’, the Oscar winning 1993 film that launched a billion dollar franchise.

We talk about our first experiences of seeing the film and Derrick gives a very detailed history of the various drafts the scripts went through.

We also discuss our excitement for Jurassic World Rebirth and the concepts from those early scripts that might show up in the new film.

Guest Name: Derrick Davis

Bio: Derrick is a JP super fan who has managed to find some exciting treasures of its lengthy pre production.
Links: Website, Instagram, Twitter/X

Next week I’m chatting with Guy Adams about Crichton’s writing style and process and also there’s the second part of my interview with James Lovegrove exploring Crichton sequel novel; The Lost World.

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Jurassic Park : A Novel (1990) with James Lovegrove

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 • Duration 33:06

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This is episode one and it’s all about Michael Crichton’s original ‘Jurassic Park’ novel from 1990 and my guest is author James Lovegrove.

We talk about our first experiences of reading the novel and what we think of Steven Speilberg’s adaptation. We also explore Michael Crichton’s early years and our thoughts on his writing style.

Guest Name: James Lovegrove
Bio: James is an author of over 70 books writing across many genres and also happens to be a huge Michael Crichton fan
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Chapters

03:02 The Genesis of Jurassic Park

06:04 Michael Crichton's Writing Style and Themes

12:13 Character Analysis and Differences in Adaptation

17:46 The Impact of Science and Technology

23:55 Comparing the Book and Film

30:06 Relevance of Jurassic Park Today

Next week I’m sitting down with Derrick Davis to talk about Steven Spielberg’s classic 1993 film.

Road to Rebirth Trailer

Saturday, April 5, 2025 • Duration 02:13

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Do you remember the first time you saw a dinosaur?

The first episode of Road to Rebirth lands on the 9th April.

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Jurassic Themes of John Williams with Neil Brand

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • Duration 48:41

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This week I’m excited to bring you an episode all about the wonder of John Williams.

Joining me is composer, pianist, writer and broadcaster Neil Brand.

We discuss Williams' influence on film music, the collaboration between Williams and director Steven Spielberg over the years, and the thematic elements of wonder and life present in the score for ‘Jurassic Park’.

You can follow Neil on Instagram

and Threads

And please visit his website here: www.neilbrand.com

Also Neil has a very fun and informative YouTube channel if you want to know more about the process of scoring a film: https://youtube.com/@neilbrandsbellsandwhistles?si=RjFzxqp9s9UdufT-

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The Rebirth of Jurassic Fandom with Steven Ray Morris

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, May 8, 2025 • Duration 52:19

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In today's episode I sit and chat with 'See Jurassic Right' host and podcast extraordinaire Steven Ray Morris!

In this fun and free flowing conversation we chat about our anticipation about Rebirth, our series rankings and Steven shares his favourite fan stories.

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Jurassic Park 3 (2001) with Daniel Stephen

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 56:51

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Are you ready for a #SpinosaurusSummer?

In 1998 the fact that there would be a Jurassic Park 3 was almost a mere formality however what the story would be was far from certain.

This week I’m joined by Daniel Stephen the host and creator of the amazing ‘Stuck on Sorna’ podcast to dissect one of the most talked about films in the series.

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The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) with Caleb Burnett

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • Duration 50:41

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1993 was a huge year for Steven Speilberg. He released 'Jurassic Park' and 'Schindler's List' to great critical and commercial success. He took a few years off but he couldn't stop thinking about returning to the world of the dinosaurs

This week I sit down with composer Caleb Burnett and discuss our memories of seeing the film for the first time, the playstation video game and of course John Williams's amazing score.

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Jurassic World Rebirth - FINAL TRAILER Reaction!

Season 1

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • Duration 06:44

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It's here!

I've literally just thrown this together and got it out to you.

Let me know your favourite scenes over on my Instagram @roadtorebirthpod

New full episode with Tom Jurassic coming tomorrow evening

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Welcome to Jurassic Universe with Tom Jurassic

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • Duration 01:10:01

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The Jurassic Franchise might not be the ‘everything is connected’ style of series like Marvel or Star Wars but there are looks of interesting expanded media that have been created.

Me and @Tom_Jurassic dig into all of the stuff that’s out there. We also talk about canon in general and what we would love to see from a spin off show!

Tom’s ‘Tales from a Jurassic World’ returns for its final season on 23rd May and can be found on the Jurassic Park Podcast and on YouTube.

You can also find Tom on the JurassicCollectables

And the video Tom mentions about the Kenner Chaos Effect Line can be found here