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Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #46: FrankensteinThis week Nick and Randy are joined by Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to cover FrankensteinRetrotopia LinktreeYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in the lab for our 46th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Frankenstein
2025-12-041h 54Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch Scare #3: ScreamOn the third episode of Read Watch Scare Nick and Randy discuss the 1996 legendary film Scream.
2025-10-141h 13Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #45: Caught StealingYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in the naval of America for our 45th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Caught StealingOriginal Story: Caught Stealing | written by Charlie Huston in 2004Adaptation: Caught Stealing| directed by Darren Aronofsky in 2025
2025-09-281h 23Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #44: Gone GirlYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in the naval of America for our 44th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Gone GirlOriginal Story: Gone Girl | written by Gillian Flynn in 2012Adaptation: Gone Girl | directed by David Fincher in 2014
2025-09-121h 22Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #43: Happy Gilmore (and other recommended Legacy Sequels)You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week at the 2025 tour championship for our 43rd installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Happy Gilmore and the legacy sequel Happy Gilmore 2. Original Story: Happy Gilmore | directed by Dennis Dugan in 1996Adaptation: Happy Gilmore 2 | directed by Kyle Newacheck released in 2025
2025-08-151h 08Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #42: JawsYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Amity for our 42nd installment of Read, Watch, Play covering the original summer blockbuster and the original book to screen phenomenon, JAWS. Original Story: Jaws | written by Peter Benchley Adaptation: Jaws | directed by Steven Spielberg
2025-07-251h 17Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #41: How to Train Your dragonYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Berk for our 41st installment of Read, Watch, Play covering How to Train Your Dragon. Original Story: How to Train Your Dragon | directed by Dean Deblois released in 2010Adaptation: How to Train Your Dragon | directed by Dean Deblois released in 2025Nick and Randy cover How to Train Your Dragon the animated smash hit from 2010 that was recently adapted into live action in 2025 by director Dean Deblois.
2025-07-1058 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastSpecial Features #1: The Val Kilmer FilesYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonIn this new series Nick and Randy take a deep dive on actor Val Kilmer discussing his background and why he was a special actor before attempting to construct his Mount Rushmore of performances over his career.
2025-06-261h 11Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #8: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 (Convergence)You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonAdaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering the Season 2 Finale, Episode 7 of the show titled 'Convergence'.
2025-06-051h 20Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #40: CasinoYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Sin City for our 40th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Casino. Original Story: Casino | written by Nicholas Pileggi released in 1995Adaptation: Casino | directed by Martin Scorsese released in 1995Nick and Randy cover Casino, the neon soaked little brother to Goodfellas from 1995 directed by Martin Scorsese . This is an adaptation of the 1995 novel Casino by Nicholas Pileggi.
2025-05-2957 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #7: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 & 6 (Feel Her Love and The Price)You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonAdaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering Season 2 Episodes 5 and 6 of the show titled 'Feel Her Love' and 'The Price' .
2025-05-2359 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #39: GoodfellasYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Brooklyn for our 39th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Goodfellas. Original Story: Wiseguys | written by Nicholas Pileggi released in 1985Adaptation: Goodfellas | directed by Martin Scorsese released in 1990Nick and Randy cover a mob classic with the 1990 masterpiece from Martin Scorsese Goodfellas. This is an adaptation of the 1985 novel Wiseguys by Nicholas Pileggi.
2025-05-161h 30Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #6: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 & 4 (The Path and Day One)You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonAdaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering Season 2 Episodes 3 and 4 of the show titled 'The Path' and 'Day One' .
2025-05-1152 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastBonus Episode #4: MailbagWhile Nick recovers this week Randy answers some questions from our mailbag including most underrated movies of all time, content burnout, favorite cheesesteak, and more!You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
2025-05-081h 09Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #5: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 (Through the Valley)The Last of Us is back and your boys are back and ready to discuss. This episode covers the 1st episode of season 2 titled Future Days. To start the episode Nick and Randy discuss at a high level their thoughts on the video game before discussing the season premier. They end with a spoiler cast for those that have played the game. Join us this week in Jackson for our 38th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Last of Us. Timestamps:(00:00...
2025-04-2551 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #38: The Last of Us Part II (Season 2 Episode 1 Future Days)The Last of Us is back and your boys are back and ready to discuss. This episode covers the 1st episode of season 2 titled Future Days. To start the episode Nick and Randy discuss at a high level their thoughts on the video game before discussing the season premier. They end with a spoiler cast for those that have played the game. Join us this week in Jackson for our 38th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Last of Us. Timestamps:(00:00...
2025-04-1757 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #4: The White Lotus Season 3 Recap and Finale (Amor Fati)This week on our becoming the norm television discussion episode Nick and Randy talk The White Lotus. Season 3 has just concluded and they have some thoughts. Tune in to hear more about their thoughts on the finale, overall thoughts on the season, and dish out some stupid awards. You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.comRead Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
2025-04-1057 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #37: MoneyballIn honor of opening day (one week late) Nick and Randy cover Moneyball! The 2003 novel by Michael Lewis covering the explosion of analytics in sports that was spearheaded by Oakland A's GM Billy Beane. The novel was adapted into a movie in 2011 directed by Bennett Miller staring Brad Pitt. To start the episode Nick and Randy hit their memories and feelings toward baseball before diving into the (tragedy?) of this book and the success of the adaptation. Join us this week at the Coliseum for our 37th installment of...
2025-04-031h 27Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #3: Severance Season 2 FinaleNick and Randy are back this week to discuss the season 2 finale of Severance 'Cold Harbor' and give their overall thoughts on the season.
2025-03-2452 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #36: Mickey17The boys are back this week with another new release covering the 2025 movie Mickey17 directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson. This new release is based upon the 2022 science fiction novel Mickey7 written by Edward Ashton.
2025-03-201h 01Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #35: Fight ClubThis week the boys are not talking about Fight Club. The 1999 adaptation directed by David Fincher starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. The film is based upon the 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk. Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
2025-03-061h 25Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #2: Severance Season 2 Episodes 6 & 7Nick and Randy are back with another bonus episode covering episodes 6 and 7 of Severance titled Attila and Chikhai Bardo.
2025-03-0333 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch Action #2: John WickThe action series is back! Nick and Randy are discussing the Keanu-ssance with the 2014 comeback hit John Wick. The guys discuss their memories of the movie, where Keanu stands in terms of action stars, and dish out some dumb awards about the movie John Wick. Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
2025-02-2759 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch TV #1: Severance Season 2 Episodes 1-5Nick and Randy go off script this week with a bonus episode discussing Severance season 2. At the time of this recording, episodes 1 through 5 have been released. They chat about some early season favorites and theories for the rest of the season.
2025-02-2040 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #34: The Shawshank RedemptionThis week Nick and Randy cover the number one rated movie on IMDb The Shawshank Redemption. The 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont which is an adaptation of the 1982 novella from Stephen King.
2025-02-131h 21Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch Scare #2: Paranormal ActivityOn the second episode of Read Watch Scare Nick and Randy discuss the 2009 found footage hit Paranormal Activity.
2025-02-0659 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #33: The Iron ClawStep into the ring this week with Nick and Randy as they discuss the 2023 movie The Iron Claw, released by A24 and directed by Sean Durkin starring Zac Efron. The film is a biographical sports drama telling the story of the Von Erichs, a family of wrestling royalty that goes through such utter tragedy they believe they are cursed.
This movie is not a direct adaptation of any source material other than history but Nick and Randy discuss the Dark Side of the Ring season 1 episode that covers the Von Erichs as an entry...
2025-01-301h 20Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #32: NosferatuJoin Nick and Randy this week as they keep vampuary rolling and discuss Nosferatu. The 1922 silent film and the 2024 adaptation titled Nosferatu as well by Robert Eggers released on Christmas.
2025-01-161h 09Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #31: TwilightJoin Nick and Randy as they discuss the greatest love story of our time. Twilight! They discuss first their memories of the franchise, before discussing the 2005 novel by Stephanie Meyer and the 2008 film adaptation.
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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
2025-01-021h 34Read, Watch, Play PodcastBonus Episode #3: Best Things We've Read, Watched, and Played 2024Join Nick and Randy for this special holiday episode as they countdown the best books, movies, tv shows, and games they have consumed in 2024. 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.
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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
2024-12-261h 31Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #30: How the Grinch Stole ChristmasNick and Randy head to whoville this week to tackle the 1966 tv movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the 2000 adaptation directed by Ron Howard.
2024-12-191h 06Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #29: Jurassic Park (Remastered)Nick and Randy return to Isla Nublar this episode to celebrate their one-year anniversary and talk Jurassic Park. They discuss their embarrasment over the first episode before talking about the 1990 novel by Michael Crichton and the 1993 adaptation Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg.
(00:00) - Introduction and general discussion about Jurassic Park
(27:33) - Rapid Fire Questions & Listener Comments
(45:18) - Movie Discussion
2024-12-051h 21Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch Action #1: Top GunEpisode 1 in a new series of episodes covering action movies that Nick and Randy love. We reflect on our relationship to Top Gun, why it works so well, and then dish out a variety of ridiculous awards to this classic from 1986 directed by Tony Scott starring Tom Cruise.
Song credits in intro: "Top Gun Anthem" by Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens (From "Top Gun" Original Soundtrack)
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2024-11-2847 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #28: The Girl with the Dragon TattooNick and Randy cover The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo the 2008 novel by Stieg Larsson and the 2011 adaptation directed by David Fincher.
Join us for some coffee in the cold in Hedestad, Sweden for our 28th episode of Read Watch Play covering The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction and general discussion about the story
(15:53) - Book Discussion
(44:36) - Movie Discussion
2024-11-211h 28Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #27: Ready Player OneThis week Nick and Randy are joined by Brian and Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to cover Ready Player One. This is the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline that was adapted in 2018 by Steven Spielberg.
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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction and VR Discussion
(33:55) - Book Discussion
(1:17:31) - Movie Discussion
2024-11-072h 21Read, Watch, Play PodcastRead Watch Scare #1: SmileSpecial Halloween bonus episode and the first episode in our new horror movie series! This month Nick makes Randy watch Smile the 2022 surprise box office smash from debut director Parker Finn.
2024-10-3149 minRead, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #26: A Haunting in Venice (& Halloween movie recommendations)Nick and Randy cover A Haunting in Venice the 2023 adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe'en Party.
Join us in the sinking city to celebrate our 26th episode of Read Watch Play covering A Haunting in Venice
Source Material: Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie
Adaptation: A Haunting in Venice directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh
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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction and general mystery chatter
(11:00) - Book Dis...
2024-10-241h 05Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #25: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneThe big one! Nick and Randy cover Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The 2001 movie adaptation based upon the smash hit book series by J.K. Rowling.
Join us in the Three Broomsticks to celebrate our 25th episode of Read Watch Play covering Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Source Material: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Adaptation: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by Christopher Columbus
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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
2024-10-082h 13Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #24: American PsychoSpooky season is full swing here as take a ride into the mind of Patrick Bateman. Nick and Randy cover the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho, which was adapted into a movie in 2000. Join us this week at Paul Allen's apartment to listen to some Huey Lewis and the News in the 24th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering American PsychoSource Material: American Psycho by Bret Easton EllisAdaptation: American Psycho by Mary HarronYou can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at readwatchplaypod@gmail.com...
2024-09-241h 11Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #23: Casino RoyaleWe have another guest this week! Nick and Randy are joined by Logan the host of the Unbuckled Comics podcast to cover Daniel Craig's maiden voyage as our favorite 00 James Bond in Casino Royale.
Logan, Nick, and Randy discuss their history and relationship to the character of James Bond before diving into the first Bond novel by Sir Ian Fleming. They close out as always with their thoughts on the movie adaptation from 2006 by director Martin Campbell that brought the Bond franchise back to life.
Join us this week at the poker...
2024-09-101h 54Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #22: House of the Dragon (Season 2)We are back in Westeros! This week Nick and Randy find their way through King’s Landing once again as they cover Season 2 of House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones spin-off that is set in A Song of Ice and Fire universe written by George R.R. Martin.
As they just covered season 1 they mix up their structure this week beginning with an abbreviated book discussion, before sharing their thoughts on Season 2, and dishing out some end of season awards.
Join us this week in Dragonstone in the 22nd installment of Read, Watch, Play...
2024-08-271h 58Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #21: 2001: A Space OdysseyWe have a guest! This week Nick and Randy are joined by Aidan Caughy to cover a little known film called 2001: A Space Odyssey directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1968. This is the second film from Kubrick we have covered on the podcast after The Shining and it's just as divisive as that episode.
Aidan, Nick, and Randy discuss their experience reading the novelization of the movie by Arthur C. Clarke released after the movie before diving into this cultural monolith in the film world.
Join us this week on our...
2024-08-132h 09Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #20: The Super Mario Bros. MovieThis week Nick and Randy take the warp pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom to relive their childhood by covering the 2023 animated blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie. They start the episode by discussing their childhood memories and nostalgia for the Mario franchise, how they feel about Nintendo as a whole, and what their expectations were heading into this movie. They first discuss some background on how the partnership between Universal Studios and Nintendo came to be before delving into their thoughts on the movie.
Join us this week for a sing-along to Peaches in t...
2024-07-301h 21Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #19: House of the Dragon (Season 1)This week Nick and Randy make their long awaited journey into Westeros as they cover Season 1 of House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones spin-off that is set in A Song of Ice and Fire universe.
They start the episode by discussing their feelings heading into season 1 of the show after their collective disappointment at the end of Game of Thrones. They then dive into their thoughts on the source material Fire & Blood before shifting into their takes on the first season of House of the Dragon.
Join us this week in flea bottom in...
2024-07-161h 47Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #18: The WatchersThis week Nick and Randy get themselves lost in the Connemara Forest in Ireland in an attempt to cover The Watchers. This 2022 debut novel by A.M. Shine was adapted this year (2024) by Ishana Night Shyamalan daughter of M. Night Shyamalan.
They start the episode by discussing their experiences with the book before delving into the adaptation released by Warner Bros. They discuss their high level thoughts on what the movie did well and did not do well before they close out as always by diving deeper into their thoughts scoring the adaptation on casting, plot, world-building, s...
2024-07-021h 21Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #17: Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black PearlThis week Nick and Randy stretch their definition of what qualifies as an adaptation as they sail the seven seas covering the early 2000’s blockbuster sensation Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
The lads dive into their appetite for theme parks and their memories of the ride that inspired the franchise before setting course for Tortuga. They discuss the phenomenon of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow and they close out as always by diving deeper into their thoughts on the adaptation by scoring it on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy.
Gra...
2024-06-181h 39Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #16: The Queen's GambitThis week Nick and Randy enter the world of 64 squares with Elizabeth Harmon by covering the 2020 smash hit for Netflix, The Queen’s Gambit. They start the episode by discussing their experiences with chess before dishing out their takes on the original story written by Walter Tevis in 1983.
They then delve into their memories and thoughts on the television adaptation that enthralled us all during the pandemic starring Anya Taylor-Joy. They close out as always by diving deeper into their thoughts on the Netflix adaptation by scoring it on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy.
Joi...
2024-06-041h 20Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #15: FalloutNick and Randy leave the vault this week and set out in the wasteland to cover the 2024 hit tv adaptation Fallout. This massive success of a show is based upon the Fallout video games and was released this April by Amazon.
To start the episode Nick and Randy discuss Amazon as a TV/Movie studio before sinking their teeth into their experience playing the Fallout games. Randy focused his play through on Fallout 3 while Nick played through Fallout 4. They then shift into their thoughts on the television adaptation discussing Season 1 of Fallout by diving DEEP into their...
2024-05-211h 58Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode 14: Ocean's 11The super bowl is here for Nick and Randy as they cover the 2001 blockbuster Ocean’s 11 starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts. They first went through the absolute slog that was the original movie released in 1960 starring the Rat Pack. This original movie features Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. and is hardly remembered today and most are surprised when they learn Ocean’s Eleven is an adaptation.
To start the episode Nick and Randy talk heist movies before diving into their experience watching the original Ocean’s 11 for the first t...
2024-05-071h 26Read, Watch, Play PodcastBonus Episode #2: I'd Still Choose You with author Rebecca DiToreAuthor Rebecca DiTore joins the show this week to preview her upcoming book ‘I’d Still Choose You’. Rebecca’s debut novel is the story of love and loss after her 29 year-old husband was diagnosed with brain cancer and passed away in 2022.
Mike was a tremendous husband, father, and one of my best friend’s. When we found out that Becca was writing a book about the story of her journey with Mike it seemed only fitting to celebrate not only the book but some of the stories and memories of our friend. Join us this wee...
2024-04-301h 14Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode 13: The Hunger GamesOriginal 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 th...
2024-04-231h 33Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode 12: Sherlock HolmesThis 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 i...
2024-04-091h 28Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode 11: UnchartedThis 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
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2024-03-261h 20Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #10: Dune Part 2Big 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, a...
2024-03-121h 54Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #9: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesThis 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...
2024-02-271h 39Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #8: ArgylleThis week on Read Watch Play Randy and Nick cover the newly released book and movie Argylle. They discuss the mystery surrounding the book author Elly Conway, is it a ghostwriter, Taylor Swift, or possibly AI as well as the Apple Productions adaptation by Matthew Vaughn.
To start the episode Nick and Randy cover the background of the unique marketing behind the movie and tie-in book, they discuss their not so positive overall thoughts, and then hit their Keys of the Adaptation scoring this movie on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy.
Join us this...
2024-02-131h 29Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #7: OppenheimerRandy and Nick head to Los Alamos this week as they cover the 2024 Best Picture nominee Oppenheimer the 2023 movie adaptation by Christopher Nolan starring Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, and Emily Blunt. They cover the movie and its source text American Prometheus the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer written by Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin.
To start the episode Nick and Randy cover their experience with the Barbenheimer phenomenon, discuss their overall thoughts on the book and movie, and then discuss in depth their thoughts about the adaptation in terms of casting, scenes, adaptation choices...
2024-01-301h 45Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #6: Killers of the Flower MoonRandy 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...
2024-01-161h 39Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #5: DUNE
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 a...
2024-01-022h 11Read, Watch, Play PodcastBonus Episode #1: Best Things We've Read, Watched, and Played in 2023Join 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.
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Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick
2023-12-261h 04Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #4: The Last of Us Part I ...ContinuedRandy 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...
2023-12-191h 45Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #3: The Last of Us Part IRandy and Nick test their survival skills this week by covering the The Last of Us Part I. This episode covers the first three episodes of hit HBO television show and up through Bill's Town in the PS3 video game. We will be following up on the rest of the season in the next episode.
Listen in to hear Nick and Randy's relationship to the story, how the adaptation came to be, and their take on the difference between adapting a book vs a game. They then mix up the format this week covering their favorite parts...
2023-12-051h 37Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #2: The ShiningThis week join Nick and Randy as they check-in to the Overlook Hotel and cover the best selling novel and the hotly debated adaptation of The Shining. The is one of the most divisive adaptations in history that has split fans for years and even our hosts.
Listen in to hear Nick and Randy's relationship to the story, the horror genre in general, and some interesting background on the origin of this story. They will then cover their recurring categories such as Best Scene, Worst Adaptation Choice, and much more.
So pack your bags and...
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Read, Watch, Play PodcastEpisode #1: Jurassic ParkWelcome 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 q...
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