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Ever argued that the book was better? Or wondered how a 1,000-page epic fits into a two-hour movie?
From the creators of the Talk'aran'rhiod podcast comes Shelf to Screen, a deep dive into the transition of sci-fi and fantasy stories from the page to the premiere. Join Joe, Jen, and Tom as they dissect the newest adaptations and the cult classics, exploring what was lost in translation and what found new life on screen.
With the effortless chemistry and sharp wit you’ve come to expect, the trio tackles everything from Arrakis to Westeros. Whether you’re a "book-first" purist or a cinema enthusiast, tune in for insightful analysis, hilarious takes, and a celebration of the stories that are too big for just one medium.
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In this episode of Shelf To Screen, Joe, Jen. And Tom review episode 4 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R. R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first four episodes, but we'll talk adaptation choices, including the important presence of flatulence. Tom was right, then wrong, then right again! Joe doesn't remember a scene! Jen has a husband that was tricked! All that, plus the mysterious absence of little people! Support the show ...
In this episode of Shelf to Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 3 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R. R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first three episodes, but we'll talk adaptation choices, including whether that kid knew what those song lyrics meant. Jen does a character roll call! Tom doesn't like how they did the master of games dirty! Joe ponders how they got that horse to poop on command! All that, plus all the dramati...
In this episode of Shelf To Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 2 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R.R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first two episodes, but we'll talk adaptation choices, including the size of that...puppet. Joe ponders the politics of kindness! Jen misremembers a quote! Tom still can't remember names! All that, plus they're teasing that "Office" crossover, aren't they? Support the show Instagram: talk_aran_...
In this episode of Shelf to Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 1 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", and compare it to the George R. R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first episode, but we'll talk adaptation choices, as well as compare it to other Game of Thrones adaptations. Tom wonders if there is another way to get females on the show! Joe enjoys apple puns! Jen wants more Punch and Judy! Are that laughing at us, or with us? Support the show Instagram: ...
In our second episode of Shelf To Screen. Joe, Jen, and Tom welcome their old friend Brendan Johnston to discuss the 2024 film Dune: Part Two. We'll compare the film to the original novel, talk about style changes from part one, and what is coming next! Jen has some questions! Tom feels time go by faster! Joe feels the lack of creepy children! Brendan weighs in on the evils in pronunciation! Question: How do they get down from those worms?! Pick up Brendan's books here: https://www.amazon.com...
In this debut episode of Shelf To Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune!" We'll dive into the origins of the novel, we'll talk a bit about the path it took to in being adapted, and then we'll review the movie! Joe sets the stage with the help of Oregon! Jen sets the bar high with a message on time! Tom tries to assign blame appropriately! Remember: This is only the beginning! Support the show Instagram: talk_aran_rhiod Bluesky: @talkaranrhiod X: @arantalk...
After years of exploring the World of Dreams, Joe, Jen, and Tom are opening a new chapter. Introducing Shelf to Screen, the podcast that dissects the journey of sci-fi and fantasy stories from the library shelf to the silver screen. From the sands of Arrakis to the shores of Westeros, we’re diving deep into the adaptations that define the genre. We’ll explore what was lost in translation, what found new life on camera, and—most importantly—whether the book was actually better. If you enjoyed ...
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