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Thoughtful analysis and conversations about the historical significance and cultural contexts of the most beloved, forgotten, and important film adaptations of books.
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S1E31 Ep. 31: 'Howl's Moving Castle' is a Studio Ghibli Fantasy Affair
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Howl's Moving Castle,' the high fantasy novel by Diane Wynne Jones, and it's anime adaptation directed by Hayao…
S1E30 Ep. 30: 'Project Hail Mary,' Ryan Gosling & What Makes Good Sci-Fi
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris break down 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir and its dazzling film adaptation directed by Phil Lord and Christopher…
S1E30 Ep. 30: 'Project Hail Mary,' Ryan Gosling & What Makes Good Sci-Fi
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris break down 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir and its dazzling film adaptation directed by Phil Lord and Christopher…
S1E29 Ep. 29: Lord of the Rings: How Tolkien Launch a Fantasy Masterpiece
In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss "The Fellowship of the Ring," the beginnings of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, as well as…
S1E28 'Wuthering Heights' & Generations of Misunderstanding
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris break down the famed novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë as well as its film adaptations, in particular, the 2026 film…
S1E27 Ep. 27: 'One Battle After Another' & Why Storytelling is Important
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'One Battle After Another,' Paul Thomas Anderson's 2025 opus, and its source material, 'Vineland' by Thomas Pynchon.…
S1E26 Ep. 26: 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton Makes People Feel like Insiders
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris dive into S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders,' a classic that most folks both read and fall in love with in school - the…
S1E26 2025 Review & Adaptation People's Choice Awards!
In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate and Chris recap their year of reading and watching, sharing their favorites that weren't discussed on the podcast, and discussing just how they're able to…
S1E25 Ep. 25.5: 'The Housemaid' Recap: Where was Enzo?
In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate recaps the movie 'The Housemaid' with his sister Katie, a big fan of Freida McFadden's book. Nate and Katie discuss differences between the book and movie,…
S1E25 Ep. 25: 'The Housemaid': Freida McFadden & the Psychology of Thrillers
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid' and its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda…
S1E24 Ep. 24.5: 'The Housemaid,' Sydney Sweeney & Looking Ahead to the Freida McFadden Adaptation
In this special episode of Lighting Round: An Adaptation Podcast, Nate is joined by his sister, Katie, to discuss a book she loves ahead of its film adaptation: 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden.…
S1E24 Ep. 24: 'Wicked': Are We Changed for the Better or Just 'For Good?'
In this episode of 'Adaptation: the Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris are joined by Chris's wife Blair, to discuss the films 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good,' as well as the novel they are…
S1E23 Ep. 23: Stephen King's Killer 2025: 'The Running Man,' A New Luke Skywalker and Beyond
In this special mega episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss the famed horror author Stephen King and his titles that were adapted to film this year, including 'The…
S1E22 Ep. 22.5: Follow Up on 'Frankenstein': Everything is Gothic since 1764
In this episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris discuss gothic storytelling, its origins and how that led to popular stories from 2025 such as Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and Ryan…
S1E22 Ep. 22: 'Frankenstein': Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley and more Tell a Monster of a Tale
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' by Mary Shelley -- one of the most formative texts ever written,…
S1 Ep. 21.5: Lightning Round: Follow-Up on 'Caught Stealing' and 'Deliver Me from Nowhere'
In this special, first episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris offer follow-up on previous episodes. Listeners of episode 18 may recall that Chris sent 'Caught Stealing' author Charlie Huston an…
S1E21 Ep. 21: Bruce Springsteen: 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' and Storytelling Through Songwriting
In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' the story of Bruce Springsteen creating his iconic album 'Nebraska.' Nate and Chris break…
S1E20 Ep. 20: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Weaves Webs Between Books & Movies
In this episode of Adaptation: the Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' written by Manuel Puig, as well as its 1985 film adaptation directed by Hector Babenco and…
S1E19 Ep. 19: A Clockwork Orange Carries Complexities on Pages Screens and Behind the Scenes
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'A Clockwork Orange,' originally written by Anthony Burgess, before being adapted for the screen by the one and only…
S1E18 Ep. 18: Foul Ball: 'Caught Stealing' Falls Short Despite Big Swings
In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Caught Stealing,' written by Charlie Huston, with a film adaptation directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Austin…
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