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Read, Watch, Play Podcast

Read, Watch, Play Podcast

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Welcome to Read, Watch, Play. Your new favorite podcast where we dive into the stories we love and how they’re adapted. We will be coming to you every other week discussing the genesis of our favorite books, movies, games and our sometimes not so favorite adaptations of those. Join hosts Randy and Nick as each episode they obsessively tackle popular titles like Jurassic Park, The Shining, and The Last of Us discussing their memories of the story, favorite scenes, best adaptation choices, and much more.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Read, Watch, Play Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Read, Watch, Play Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Read, Watch, Play Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode 11: Uncharted

Episode 11: Uncharted

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03/26/24 • 80 min

This week Nick and Randy strap on their double holsters and return to the video game world and tackle the Uncharted movie adapted from the hit Playstation video game series.

To start the episode Nick and Randy cover their history with the original series of games and some background before getting into analyzing the adaptation based on their Keys of the Adaptation scoring this movie on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy.

Join us this week in the lost city of Shambala for our 11th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Uncharted

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(9:47) - Thoughts on the Uncharted video game series

(25:30) - What you need to get right in an Uncharted movie

(33:55) - Background on video game series and movie adaptation

(43:00) - Uncharted movie discussion

(1:17:30) - Wrap up thoughts

Original Story: Uncharted Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Amongst Thieves, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Uncharted: Lost Legacy | by Naughty Dog

Adaptation: Uncharted directed by Ruben Fleischer, released in 2021, distributed by Sony Pictures

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode 13: The Hunger Games

Episode 13: The Hunger Games

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04/23/24 • 93 min

Original Story: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Adaptation: The Hunger Games directed by Gary Ross, released in 2012, distributed by Lionsgate A Young Adult adaptation classic is hitting the feed this week as Nick and Randy ready themselves to fight to the death in The Hunger Games. They cover the massive Hunger Games series from author Suzanne Collins and the movie adaptation directed by Gary Ross famously starring Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, and Donald Sutherland. To start the episode Nick and Randy recount their memories of the Hunger Games franchise and its place in the YA revolution. They then delve into their thoughts on the first novel and their experience re-reading it as adults. They close out as always by diving deep into their thoughts on the movie adaptation by scoring it on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy. Join us this week in jaws of the Capital for our 13th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Hunger Games. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and memories of The Hunger Games franchise (8:13) - Background and thoughts on The Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins (28:20) - What did the movie adaptation need to get right? (30:44) - Background on the movie adaptation (37:20) - Movie adaptation discussion of The Hunger Games You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode #10: Dune Part 2

Episode #10: Dune Part 2

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03/12/24 • 114 min

Big week! Nick and Randy are tackling the movie event of the year so far and covering Dune Part 2 on this installment of Read Watch Play. This is the follow up to the 2021 hit Dune Part 1 from Denis Villeneuve adapting the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert.

To start the episode Nick and Randy cover their thoughts on the popcorn bucket phenomenon before discussing some overall thoughts on the novel. They then move into some brief background on the movie and get into their Keys of the Adaptation scoring this movie on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy.

Join us this week in the Arrakis for our tenth installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Dune Part 2.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction and Theater Experience

(13:00) - Thoughts on the Dune book (see episode 5 for more coverage)

(30:00) - Background on Dune book and Dune Part 2 Production

(36:16) - Dune Part 2 movie discussion

Original Story: Dune | written by Frank Herbert published in 1965

Adaptation: Dune Part 2 directed by Denis Villeneuve, released in 2024, produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Brothers

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode 12: Sherlock Holmes

Episode 12: Sherlock Holmes

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04/09/24 • 88 min

This week Nick and Randy grab their pipe and funny looking hat and travel back to Victorian London to solve crimes with Holmes and Watson. This episode covers a few of the original Sherlock Holmes stories (A Study in Scarlet) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that inspired the 2009 adaptation of Sherlock Holmes by Guy Ritchie Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams.

To start the episode Nick and Randy cover their history with the character of Sherlock and the inspiration that has brought to the modern day True Crime phenomena. They then delve into their thoughts on the Sherlock Holmes stories and their experience reading A Study in Scarlet. After discussing the origins of the adaptation by Guy Ritchie they get into the meat and potatoes of the book to movie adaptation with their Keys of the Adaptation scoring this movie on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy.

Join us this week in foggy London town for our 12th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Sherlock Holmes.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(15:25) - Background on the Sherlock Holmes stories and inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

(28:38) - Thoughts on the Sherlock Holmes stories specifically A Study in Scarlet

(40:13) - What do you need to get right for a Sherlock Holmes movie?

(42:41) - Background on the making of the movie

(50:30) - Movie adaptation discussion of Sherlock Holmes

(1:25:03) - Wrap up thoughts

Original Story: Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Adaptation: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie, released in 2009, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode #9: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
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02/27/24 • 99 min

This week on Read Watch Play Randy and Nick cover the latest entry into the Hunger Games franchise The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The podcast covers the prequel story to the Hunger Games that was released in 2020 by Suzanne Collins and the motion picture, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, that was released in the fall of 2023.

To start the episode Nick and Randy cover their thoughts on the book before discussing the background of the adaptation, and close with the movie hitting their Keys of the Adaptation scoring this movie on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy.

Join us this week in the Capital for our ninth installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(06:15) - Thoughts on the Hunger Games franchise

(9:49) - Synopsis of book and overall thoughts

(33:00) - Movie discussion

(50:00) - Background on adaptation

(59:00:) - Rapid fire questions and further movie discussion

(1:33:18) - Rating and close

Original Story: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | written by Suzanne Collins published in 2020

Adaptation: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes directed by Francis Lawrence, released in 2023, produced by Lionsgate Films

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode #1: Jurassic Park

Episode #1: Jurassic Park

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11/07/23 • 70 min

Welcome to the first ever episode of Read, Watch, Play. Your new favorite podcast diving into the stories we love and how they are adapted.

We are kicking things off discussing the 1990s blockbuster book and movie Jurassic Park. This is a story near and dear to us and one of the best book to movie adaptations in our opinion. Listen to hosts Randy and Nick as they discuss their earliest memories of seeing the movie and their experience reading the book. Finally they rip through some categories discussing the best book scene, best adaptation choice, favorite quote, and much more.

So hop in those sweet lime green and neon yellow Jurassic Park jeeps and join us on the adventure.

Original Story: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton published in 1990

Adaptation: Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg in 1993 and released by Universal Pictures

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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode #6: Killers of the Flower Moon
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01/16/24 • 99 min

Randy and Nick spot the wolves this week as they tackle Killers of the Flower Moon a history novel written by David Grann and the 2023 movie adaptation by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert DeNiro.

To start the episode Nick and Randy discuss their overall thoughts of Killers of the Flower Moon, how the adaptation came to be, and then they hit the categories discussing their favorite scenes, quotes, adaptation choices, and more. Finally they close out the pod giving their overall impressions of the adaptation and how this ranks against the other previously covered stories.

Head on down to Oklahoma and join us in this sixth installment of Read, Watch, Play.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(07:00) - Synopsis & Overall Thoughts

(28:45) - Background on Killers of the Flower Moon book and movie

(49:10) - Rapid Fire Questions & Categories

(1:32:52) - Closing and Ranking

Original Story: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann published in 2017

Adaptation: Killers of the Flower Moon directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 2022, produced by Apple TV

You can find us on instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode #5: DUNE

Episode #5: DUNE

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01/02/24 • 131 min

Randy and Nick let the spice flow this week as they tackle the epic science fiction novel Dune written by Frank Herbert and the 2021 film adaptation by Denis Villeneuve.

To start the episode Nick and Randy cover a brief overview of the fantasy genre and how Dune fits in. They then discuss their background with the book and movie, their thoughts on both stories, and then they hit the categories discussing their favorite scenes, quotes, adaptation choices, and more. Finally they close out the pod giving their overall impressions Dune and how this ranks as an adaptation against the other previously covered stories.

Jump in the thopter and head for the desert in this fifth installment of Read, Watch, Play.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(05:12) - Fantasy genre discussion

(26:33) - Background on Dune book and film adaptation

(44:58) - Rapid Fire Questions & Categories

(2:05:44) - Closing and Ranking

Original Story: Dune by Frank Herbert published in 1965

Adaptation: Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve, released in 2021, produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Brothers

You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Read, Watch, Play Podcast - Episode #4: The Last of Us Part I ...Continued
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12/19/23 • 105 min

Randy and Nick continue their journey from Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City by continuing their coverage of the The Last of Us Part I. This episode covers episodes four through nine of the HBO adaptation and as well as the remainder of the PS3 video game and Left Behind DLC.

Listen in to hear Nick and Randy's highlights and lowlights from these episodes and then hit the categories discussing their favorite scenes, quotes, adaptation choices, and more. Finally they close out the pod giving their impressions of the season and how this ranks as an adaptation against the other previously covered stories.

We look forward to escaping David's cannibal cult camp with you in this fourth installment of Read, Watch, Play.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(05:33) - Rapid Fire Questions

(08:54) - Episode 4-9 Discussion

(56:43) - Best Game Scene

(1:01:03) - Best Show Scene

(1:06:50) - Best Episode

(1:09:28) - Best Sound FX

(1:12:00) - Best Needle Drop

(1:14:19) - Best Adaptation Choice

(1:17:00) - Worst Adaptation Choice

(1:20:53) - Best Easter Eggs

(1:23:1) - Best Quote

(1:27:22) - Who's the Real Villain?

(1:31:00) - Who Won the Game and Show

(1:40:27) - Closing and Adaptation Ranking

Original Story: The Last of Us Part I by Naughty Dog, released on the PS3 in 2013.

Adaptation: The Last of Us by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, released in 2023 by HBO

You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠

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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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Join Nick and Randy for this special holiday episode as they countdown the best books, movies, tv shows, and games they have consumed in 2023. Both hosts come prepared with their Top 7 and alternate sharing their picks for the year.

They also discuss what they were surprised did not make their list, what they had difficulty cutting, and some honorable mentions. Finally they close out with some things they are looking forward to in the new year.

You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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How many episodes does Read, Watch, Play Podcast have?

Read, Watch, Play Podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.

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The episode title 'Episode #5: DUNE' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Read, Watch, Play Podcast is 95 minutes.

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Episodes of Read, Watch, Play Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

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The first episode of Read, Watch, Play Podcast was released on Nov 7, 2023.

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