Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast

One host reads a book, the other watches the movie based on the book. What’s different? What’s the same? Did it work? Find out on Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast, hosted by Codie Beck and Billy Beck.

Who Goes There, The Thing, and Other Stories

You're gonna have to pod sometime, MacReady   The Becks lead off October with an expedition to Antarctica to cover John W Campbell's 1938 novella Who Goes There, most memorably adapted into film by John Carpenter in 1982 as The Thing. In this episode, the Becks discuss the three versions of the text, the three film adaptations, their thoughts on who is and isn't a Thing, and much more. Enjoy!   ko-fi.com/soonmajorpod   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode's homework: Hellraiser

10-02
01:29:11

Cold Mountain

But they made the podcast and then they stand in the rain and listen to it   The Becks go back to the American Civil War to talk about the 2003 epis romance Cold Mountain, based on the 1997 novel by Charles Frazier. This episode covers everything, from sad life stuff to enthusiastic patriotism to speed wanking. Enjoy!   ko-fi.com/soonmajorpod   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode homework: The Thing (1982)

09-18
01:09:23

Beowulf

If we die, it will be for podcast, not gold!   The Becks dig up another epic poem to talk about. This time it's Beowulf, adapted to film in 2007 by Robert Zemeckis. In this episode, Billy talks about being cringe in public, Codie laments not being able to take two English classes, and the Becks' upstairs neighbor won't stop making noise. Enjoy!   ko-fi.com/soonmajorpod   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

09-04
01:09:26

(Sir Gawain and) The Green Knight

Now...off with your pod   The Becks continue exploring chivalrous romance with their exploration of the anonymously-written peom Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and its 2021 film adaptation The Green Knight. How many books did Codie borrow from the library for this one? How early in life did Billy learn of Sir Gawain? Do the Becks manage to keep this one on the rails for once? Listen in to find out!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   ko-fi.com/soonmajorpod   Next week's homework: Beowulf (2007)

08-21
01:20:00

The Three Musketeers

All for one and pod for all   The Becks expose their lack of knowledge of French history in this brand new episode on Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers and the 1993 Disney adaptation. In this episode: Codie tries (and fails) to pronounce a name, Billy gets a little too sloppy, and Toby screams in the bathroom. Enjoy!   ko-fi.com/soonmajorpod   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode homework: The Green Knight

08-07
01:18:17

Congo

Stop podding my sesame cast!   The Becks journey to the African continent to discuss Michael Crichton's novel Congo and its 1995 adaptation. In this episode: Codie has bad taste, Billy dusts off his soapbox, and no one has ADHD, we swear. Enjoy!   ko-fi.com/soonmajorpod   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode homework: The Three Musketeers (1993)

07-24
01:15:28

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Oh, yeah. Oooh, ahhh, that's how it always starts. Then later there's recording and podcasts.   The Becks return to the islands off the coast of Costa Rica and the world of Crichton's Jurassic Park with Spielberg's 1997 sequel adaptation of The Lost World! Would they visit a real world Jurassic Park? Why did Billy go to Atlanta? What famous scene was filmed in The Becks' backyard? Listen in to find out!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode homework: Congo

07-10
01:10:47

Jaws!

You're gonna need a longer pod   The Becks get out of the water and into the studio to talk about Peter Benchley's novel Jaws and its 1975 film adaptation by Steven Spielberg. In this episode: Billy goes to the beach, Codie talks to the Department of Water and Power, and someone fights for shark rights from BEYOND THE GRAVE! Enjoy!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode homework: The Lost World: Jurassic Park

06-26
01:02:24

Re-Release: How To Train Your Dragon

So the new live-action film How To Train Your Dragon is out today, but did you know it's based on an animated feature from 15 years ago? Did you also know that THAT film is based on a book? It was! And we covered it! Check it out!

06-13
01:15:53

The Age Of Innocence

Are podcasts such a serious consideration?   The Becks wrap up their season on Martin Scorsese with his 1993 film The Age Of Innocence, based on Edith Wharton's 1920 novel. Why was Billy an unhappy camper? Did Codie read the right novel? Who was the bigger on-set menace? Find out in this brand new episode!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode homework: Jaws

06-12
01:11:14

I Heard You Paint Houses/The Irishman

"I heard you make podcasts" "I do my own editing too"   The Becks tackle part 3 of the Martin Scorseason with his 2019 mob epic The Irishman, based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses. Was this biography better than the Howard Hughes one? Did Billy's grandmother know Frank Sheeran? What does the band They Might Be Giants have to do with any of this? Listen to find out!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode: The Age of Innocence

05-29
01:09:00

The Color Of Money

In here? Pod.   The Becks continue their journey through the adaptations of Martin Scorsese with his 1986 outing The Color of Money, based on Walter Tevis' 1984 novel of the same name. Tune in and find out Billy's history with the sport of pool, Codie's album for teenage girls, and the effect Paul Newman's death had on a college play. Enjoy!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next Episode's Homework: The Irishman

05-15
57:56

The Aviator

The pod of the future. The pod of the future. The pod of the future.   The Becks begin the Scorseason with Scorsese's 2004 biopic The Aviator, based on the Howard Hughes biography Howard Hughes: The Secret Life. Tune in to hear Toby bury his food, Codie go on a rant, and Billy dust off an old friend. Enjoy!   lintr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next Episode Homework: The Color of Money

05-01
01:11:09

Inkheart

6 Characters in Search of a Podcast   The Becks close out their exploration of mid YA novel adaptations with Inkheart by Cornelia Funke and its 2008 film adaptation starring Brendan Fraser. Tune in to find out how the Becks spent their staycation, why Billy doesn't like names, and what gets Codie to rant for once. Enjoy!   Linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next Episode Homework: The Aviator (2004)

04-17
01:18:22

The Golden Compass

SPOILER: At the end of this franchise, they kill Pod.   Our season on bad YA film adaptations continues with 2007's The Golden Compass, based on the Phillip Pullman novel. In this episode, Billy has a bad day at work, Codie has a violent day at work, and Toby tries to ruin everything. Enjoy!   Next Episode's Homework: Inkheart (2008)   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

04-03
01:30:04

The Treatment: The Three Little Pigs

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 4 The Three Little Pigs

03-27
01:14:41

The Treatment: The 12 Dancing Princesses

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 3 The 12 Dancing Princesses

03-27
01:20:39

Harriet the Spy

Podcast is truth, truth podcast.   The Becks honor the work of Michelle Trachtenberg by making a return to the coming-of-age genre with their discussion on Harriet the Spy and its 1996 film adaptation. In a surprisingly tangent-free twist, they actually analyze how minor differences between the versions affect the story and dig into deeper questions like: is all of this in Harriet's head? Enjoy!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Homework for the next episode: The Golden Compass

03-20
01:17:01

The Treatment: The Pied Piper

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 2 The Pied Piper

03-13
01:26:52

The Treatment: The Jersey Devil

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 1 The Jersey Devil

03-13
01:19:37

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