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Adapt or PerishThe Wedding Banquet (Ep. 169)In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish, we’re looking at The Wedding Banquet, the delightful story of a green card marriage and the deception that goes along with it. In this episode, we discuss: The original 1993 movie directed by Ang Lee, written by Lee, Neil Peng, and James Schamus, and starring Winston Chao, Mitchell Lichtenstein, May Chin, Gua Ah-leh, and Lung Sihung The 2025 remake directed by Andrew Ahn, written by Ahn and James Schamus, and starring Han Gi-chan, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Youn Yuh-jung, and Joan Chen Head to adaptorperishcast.com to...2025-07-0830 min
Adapt or PerishLost on a Mountain in Maine (Ep. 165)In Episode 165 of Adapt or Perish, Jeremy and Ian are celebrating their home state with a look at Lost on a Mountain in Maine! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1978 book by Donn Fendler as told to Joseph B. Egan Lost Trail: Nine Days Alone in the Wilderness, the 2011 graphic novel by Fendler, Lynn Plourde, and Ben Bishop The 2024 theatrical movie directed by Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger, written by Luke Paradise, and starring Luke David Blumm, Paul Sparks, and Caitlin FitzGerald Head to adaptorperishcast.com to see our episode archive, read some fun extras, and...2025-05-1330 min
Write Songs You LoveAndrew Allen on Time, Simplicity, and Asking What Love Would DoAccomplished Canadian Singer/Songwriter/Speaker Andrew Allen shares thoughts on his songwriting process, what matters most in life, and what can happen when we reflect on time. For all things Andrew Allen, visit https://andrewallenlive.com/ Listen to TimeListen to What Would Love Do? (Alt Version)To see Andrew live at Redbird on May 24th in Kelowna, visit https://www.redbirdbrewing.com/event/andrew-allen/ Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and become a paid subscriber.2025-05-011h 02
Adapt or PerishPoison (Ep. 161)In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish, we’re going back to Roald Dahl for a look at his short story Poison, screen adaptations from Alfred Hitchcock and Wes Anderson, and more! In this episode, we discuss: Roald Dahl’s original 1950 short story The 1958 episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Casey Robinson, and starring James Donald, Wendell Corey, and Arnold Moss The 1980 episode of Tales of the Unexpected directed by Graham Evans, written by Robin Chapman, and starring Andrew Ray, Anthony Steel, Saeed Jaffrey, Judy Geeson, and Roald Dahl The 2023 short film...2025-03-1829 min
Adapt or PerishThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Ep. 150)Happy Halloween, everyone! To celebrate Spooky Season, in Episode 150 of Adapt or Perish, we’re looking at Washington Irving’s classic ghost story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! In this episode, we discuss: Washington Irving’s original short story, published in 1820 as part of The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. The Headless Horseman (1922), the silent movie directed by Edward D. Venturini, written by Carl Stearns Clancy, and starring Will Rogers The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949), the animated movie directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi, and James Algar, and starring Bing Crosby The Le...2024-10-152h 14
Adapt or PerishThe Legacy of Seven Samurai (Ep. 144)In Episode 144 of Adapt or Perish, Jeremy and Ian are not only going right back to Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, they’re talking about its legacy with Alex, the show’s official Research Assistant! (Note: Make sure to listen to Ep. 142: The Magnificent Seven to hear Jeremy and Ian discuss Seven Samurai in more detail!) In this episode, we discuss: Seven Samurai, the 1954 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Hideo Oguni, and starring Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, and Isao Kimura Battle Beyond the Stars, the 1980 movie directed by Jimmy...2024-07-232h 20
Adapt or PerishThe Magnificent Seven (Ep. 142)In Episode 142 of Adapt or Perish, we’re traveling to the Old West (by way of 16th century Japan) for a look at the heroes of The Magnificent Seven! In this episode, we discuss: Seven Samurai, the 1954 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Hideo Oguni, and starring Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, and Isao Kimura The Magnificent Seven, the 1960 movie directed by John Sturges, written by William Roberts, and starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Horst Buchholz, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn, and Eli Wallach The Magnificent Seven, the 1998–2000 TV seri...2024-06-251h 59
Adapt or PerishShrek (Ep. 139)In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish, we’re looking at Shrek, the ogre who launched one of the biggest franchises of all time! In this episode, we discuss: Shrek!, William Steig’s original 1990 children’s book Shrek, the 2001 animated movie directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jensen, written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S.H. Schulman, and starring Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow Shrek the Musical, the 2008 filmed Broadway musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and starring Brian d’Arcy James, Sutton F...2024-05-1430 min
Adapt or PerishPeter Pan (Ep. 130)With Episode 130 of Adapt or Perish, we're finally tackling the story of the only child who never grew up: Peter Pan! In this episode, we discuss: J.M. Barrie's original 1904 play (Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up) and 1911 novel (Peter and Wendy) The 1924 silent movie, directed by Herbert Brenon, written by Willis Goldbeck, and starring Betty Bronson, Ernest Torrence, and Mary Brian Walt Disney's Peter Pan, the 1953 animated movie, directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, and Wilfred Jackson, and starring Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, and Bill Thompson The 1954 musical (and '55...2023-09-052h 28
Adapt or PerishHamlet, Part 2 (Ep. 126)In Episode 126 of Adapt or Perish, we're back for a second discussion about William Shakespeare's Hamlet! This time we're focusing on a selection of what can best be described as the many Hamlet "derivatives" that have been brought to the stage and screen. In this episode, we discuss: To Be or Not to Be (the 1942 theatrical movie), directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by Lubitsch and Edwin Justus Mayer, and starring Jack Benny, Carole Lombard, Robert Stack, and Sig Ruman The Bad Sleep Well (the 1960 theatrical movie), directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni, Eijirō H...2023-05-022h 34
My Favo(u)rite Irish WhiskeyEp. 12 - "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with Walt Averill and Powers John's Lane Irish WhiskeyAs part of the "My Favo(u)rite Irish..." series, I got to chat with Walt Averill. Walt is married to the Belfast Born Maire Murphy who I’ve known for a number of years and together, yes they work together, they founded their company Capabunga over a decade ago.
Walt is a keen Irish Whiskey drinker and tells the story of bringing some Redbreast from Belfast to California over 20 years ago. We talked about their business, the pandemic, travel, golf, and lots more and of course, we talked about and tasted, his Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey, wh...2023-03-0332 min
Adapt or PerishThe Secret Garden (Ep. 120)It's about time for us to get to another episode that's been on our to-do list since the show first started, so in Episode 120 of Adapt or Perish we're looking at the children's classic The Secret Garden! In this episode, we discuss: Frances Hodgson Burnett's original 1911 novel The 1949 theatrical movie, directed by Fred M. Wilcox, written by Robert Ardrey, and starring Margaret O'Brien, Brian Roper, Dean Stockwell, Elsa Lanchester, and Reginald Owen The 1975 series, written and directed by Dorothea Brooking, starring Sarah Hollis Andrews, Andrew Harrison, David Patterson, and John Woodnutt The 1987 TV movie, directed by...2022-11-012h 16
Multiplex Time MachineWeek 38: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordIn Episode 38 of Multiplex Time Machine, we're making our second visit of the year to the Old West, with a look at The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, originally released on September 21, 2007. Is our love for this movie as great as the title is long? Find out now! The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was written and directed by Andrew Dominik from the novel by Ron Hansen, and starred Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Jeremy Renner, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Mary-Louise Parker, and Garret Dillahunt. Multiplex...2022-09-2329 min
Adapt or PerishThe Three Musketeers (Ep. 118)Adapt or Perish is back, and with Episode 118, we're taking an extended look at the adventure classic The Three Musketeers! We've also got a new focus for the show, and we can't wait for you to see what we've got planned! In this episode, we discuss: Alexandre Dumas' original 1844 novel The Three Musketeers, the 1921 movie, directed by Fred Nibble, written by Edward Knoblock, Douglas Fairbanks, and Lotta Woods, and starring Fairbanks, Léon Bary, George Siegmann, and Eugene Pallette The Three Musketeers, the 1935 movie, directed by Rowland V. Lee, written by Lee and Dudley Nichols, and s...2022-09-062h 55
Adapt or PerishLes Misérables, Part 2 (Ep. 99)It's time for part two of our three-part look at Victor Hugo's Les Misérables! Today, we're looking at six more French- and English-language screen adaptations, released from 1978 to 2018. Listen to part one on: The web Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify In this episode we discuss: The 1978 American TV movie, directed by Glenn Jordan, written by John Gay, and starring Richard Jordan and Anthony Perkins The 1982 French movie, directed by Robert Hossein, written by Hossein and Alain Decaux, and starring Lino Ventura and Michel Bouquet The 1998 American movie, directed by Bille August, written by Rafael Y...2021-08-241h 58
Adapt or PerishWuthering Heights, Part 2 (Ep. 94)In this episode of Adapt or Perish—our second of two parts—we’re still looking at Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s classic gothic romance! In Part One we discussed: Emily Brontë's original 1847 novel Wuthering Heights (1939 movie) Studio One Season 3 Episode 10: Wuthering Heights (1950) DuPont Show of the Month Season 1 Episode 9: Wuthering Heights (1958) Wuthering Heights (1967 miniseries) Wuthering Heights (1970 movie) Wuthering Heights (1978 miniseries) Kate Bush's 1978 song "Wuthering Heights" Here in Part Two, we discuss: Hurlevent (1985 movie), directed by Jacques Rivette, written by Pascal Bonitzer, Marilù Bonitzer, and Suzanne Schiffman, and starring Lucas Belvaux and Fabienne Babe Arashi...2021-06-151h 57
Adapt or PerishEmma, Part 1 (Ep. 85)It's February, and that means Valentine's Day. We think there's no better way to celebrate than a month-long, two-part look at Jane Austen's wannabe-Cupid herself, Emma Woodhouse! In Part 1, we're discussing: Jane Austen's original 1815 novel The 1972 miniseries, directed by John Glenister, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Doran Godwin and John Carson The 1996 theatrical movie, written and directed by Douglas McGrath, and starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Collette, Ewan McGregor, and Jeremy Northam The 1996 TV movie, directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, written by Andrew Davies, and starring Kate Beckinsale, Mark Strong, Samantha Morton, and Olivia Williams The 2009 miniseries...2021-02-091h 57
Adapt or PerishThe Addams Family (Ep. 79)In this very spooky (and slightly belated) episode of Adapt or Perish we're celebrating Halloween with a look at the creepiest and kookiest family of them all—The Addams Family. In this episode we discuss: Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoon. The Addams Family (ABC, 1964–1966), created by David Levy, starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, and Ted Cassidy. The Addams Family (Paramount, 1991), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, written by Caroline Thompson and Larry Wilson, and starring Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, and Christina Ricci. Addams Family Values (Paramount, 1993), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, written by Paul Rudn...2020-11-032h 06
CASDA EdCastsTackling Chronic AbsenteeismCASDA's Rebecca Gardner speaks with Andrew Kourt, principal of Walter B. Howard Elementary School in New Lebanon, Brian Bishop, assistant principal at Averill Park High School and Dr. Antonio Abitabile, principal at Hudson High School about strategies to engage students and promote attendance.2020-10-1936 min
Adapt or PerishSense and Sensibility (Ep. 75)It's episode 75 of Adapt or Perish! With this minor milestone episode, it's time for more Jane Austen with a look at Sense and Sensibility! In this episode we discuss: Jane Austen's original 1811 novel. The 1971 miniseries, directed by David Giles, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Joanna David and Ciaran Madden. The 1981 miniseries, directed by Rodney Bennett, written by Alexander Baron, and starring Irene Richard and Tracey Childs. The 1995 theatrical movie, directed by Ang Lee, written by Emma Thompson, and starring Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, and Alan Rickman. The 2008 miniseries, directed by John Alexander, written by...2020-09-082h 05
Adapt or PerishLittle Women, Part 2 (Ep. 70)It's finally time to journey back to Concord! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we return to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with a much more thorough look at the decades of adaptations of her classic story. In this episode we discuss: Episode 7 of Adapt or Perish (which you should probably listen to before this episode). The 1933 movie, directed by George Cukor, written by David Hempstead, Victor Heerman, and Sarah Y. Mason, and starring Katharine Hepburn. The 1949 movie, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Andrew Solt, Victor Heerman, and Sarah Y. Mason, and starring June...2020-06-302h 19
Adapt or PerishPride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 3 (Ep. 69)If you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic with a three-part look at the classic filmed adaptations, and the some of the more out-there adaptations, too! In this...2020-06-162h 05
Adapt or PerishPride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 2 (Ep. 68)If you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic romance with a three-part look at the classic filmed adaptations, and the some of the more out-there adaptations, too! In...2020-06-021h 27
Adapt or PerishA Room with a View (Ep. 60)In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we revisit E.M. Forster with a look at A Room with a View! For this episode, we read and watched: Forster’s original 1908 novel. Read it on iBooks or Amazon. The 1985 Merchant Ivory film adaptation, directed by James Ivory, written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, and starring Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Maggie Smith, and Daniel Day-Lewis. Watch it on iTunes or Amazon. The 2007 television movie from ITV, directed by Nicholas Renton, written by Andrew Davies, and starring Elaine Cassidy, Rafe Spall, Timothy Spall, and Sophie Thompson. Watch it on...2020-02-111h 20
Adapt or PerishThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Ep. 33)In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! For this episode, we read and watched: C.S. Lewis’ original novel, part two of The Chronicles of Narnia. Read on iBooks or Amazon. The 1979 animated TV movie, directed by Bill Melendez. The 1988 BBC series, produced as part of a larger Chronicles of Narnia series, also including Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and The Silver Chair. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the 2005 feature film, written and directed by Andr...2019-01-011h 31
Shock World Service (Podcast)080: 0MPH (Melly)APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/2MgH6RE
Shock World Service 080:
0MPH by Melly
7/10/18 Dublin, Ireland
1. A Happy Return - Shepherdess
A UK family band A Happy Return comprised of Mat Fowler, Aimée Henderson and their daughter Agnes Bell. I first came across Mat Karmil on feature on Grey Skate Mag last year. Mat is an OG British skater who has been soundtracking some of Grey's first-rate video projects as well as running a small label of stuff like this, that four track off-the-cuff folk sound that is extremely lovable.
2. Elg - La Véritable Genese
Recently released weirdo jazz/pop fr...2018-10-0751 minShock World Service080: 0MPH (Melly)APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/2MgH6RE
Shock World Service 080:
0MPH by Melly
7/10/18 Dublin, Ireland
1. A Happy Return - Shepherdess
A UK family band A Happy Return comprised of Mat Fowler, Aimée Henderson and their daughter Agnes Bell. I first came across Mat Karmil on feature on Grey Skate Mag last year. Mat is an OG British skater who has been soundtracking some of Grey's first-rate video projects as well as running a small label of stuff like this, that four track off-the-cuff folk sound that is extremely lovable.
2. Elg - La Véritable Genese
Recently released weirdo jazz/pop fr...2018-10-0751 min
Adapt or PerishDial M for (A Perfect) Murder (Ep. 23)In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Dial M for Murder and A Perfect Murder! For this episode, we watched and discussed: Dial M for Murder, 1954, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Grace Kelly, Ray Milland, and Robert Cummings. Watch on iTunes or Amazon. A Perfect Murder, 1998, directed by Andrew Davis, and starring Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen, and David Suchet. Watch on iTunes or Amazon. Footnotes: Alfred Hitchcock Presents A Rube Goldberg machine Noises Off Wall Street vs. The American President Prenuptial Agreements and Death of a Spouse Andrew Davis...2018-08-141h 27
We Watch WrestlingWeWatchWrestling Issue #45The boys discuss, among many things, an evening yacht outing between Ricky Morton and Ric Flair with former WWE writer and current VH1 producer, Andrew Goldstein! Email WeWatchWrestlingPodcast@gmail.com follow @WeWatchWPodcast2014-07-091h 07
Shock World Service (Podcast)044: Electronic Snowflakes (Jon Averill)Shock World Service 044
Electronic Snowflakes by Jon Averill
25/12/11 Dublin, Ireland
1. Bjork - Overture
It became clear to me early on that a lot of the music I had earmarked for this podcast had only the most tenuous connection to the theme.
2. New David - Radioland
One thing I’ve learned about covers of Kraftwerk tracks over the years is they’re mostly crap. Not this.
3. Kenneth Patchen - So Be It
A wonderfully forbidding work by Kenneth Patchen. His own reading only serves to enhance its sense of authority.
4. Keith Fullerton Whitman - Generator 3;
Keith follows his obsession with "the tene...2011-12-2555 minShock World Service044: Electronic Snowflakes (Jon Averill)Shock World Service 044
Electronic Snowflakes by Jon Averill
25/12/11 Dublin, Ireland
1. Bjork - Overture
It became clear to me early on that a lot of the music I had earmarked for this podcast had only the most tenuous connection to the theme.
2. New David - Radioland
One thing I’ve learned about covers of Kraftwerk tracks over the years is they’re mostly crap. Not this.
3. Kenneth Patchen - So Be It
A wonderfully forbidding work by Kenneth Patchen. His own reading only serves to enhance its sense of authority.
4. Keith Fullerton Whitman - Generator 3;
Keith follows his obsession with "the tene...2011-12-2555 min
Shock World Service (Podcast)002: Moon Menace (Padded Cell)Shock World Service 002
Moon Menace by Neil Higgins (Padded Cell)
19/02/07, London, United Kingdom.
1. Sly Mongoose - Bad Pulse (Padded Cell Mix)
2. Disco Devil - Devil Love
3. Goat Dance - In the System
4. Black Joy - Jump Stomp & Twist
5. Padded Cell - Moon Menace
6. Emperor Machine - Seka Wants Your VCS (White Light Circus Mix)
7. Avida - Vorrei Tanto
8. Vincent Markowsky - Madness of Moths
9. Nick Chacona - Through the Door
10. Major Swellings - Assquake (Black Blood Edit)
11. Faze Action - Keep it Coming
12. Jupiter Black - We Like Moroder (Elitetechnique Mix)
13. Andrew Weatherall - Feathers
http://www.shockworldservice.com/
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Moon Menace by Neil Higgins (Padded Cell)
19/02/07, London, United Kingdom.
1. Sly Mongoose - Bad Pulse (Padded Cell Mix)
2. Disco Devil - Devil Love
3. Goat Dance - In the System
4. Black Joy - Jump Stomp & Twist
5. Padded Cell - Moon Menace
6. Emperor Machine - Seka Wants Your VCS (White Light Circus Mix)
7. Avida - Vorrei Tanto
8. Vincent Markowsky - Madness of Moths
9. Nick Chacona - Through the Door
10. Major Swellings - Assquake (Black Blood Edit)
11. Faze Action - Keep it Coming
12. Jupiter Black - We Like Moroder (Elitetechnique Mix)
13. Andrew Weatherall - Feathers
http://www.shockworldservice.com/
https...2007-02-191h 02