Episodios

  • Jaws!
    Jun 26 2025

    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!

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    Next episode homework: The Lost World: Jurassic Park

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Re-Release: How To Train Your Dragon
    Jun 13 2025

    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!

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    1 h y 16 m
  • The Age Of Innocence
    Jun 12 2025

    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!

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    Next episode homework: Jaws

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    1 h y 11 m
  • I Heard You Paint Houses/The Irishman
    May 29 2025

    "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!

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    Next episode: The Age of Innocence

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    1 h y 9 m
  • The Color Of Money
    May 15 2025

    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!

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    Next Episode's Homework: The Irishman

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    58 m
  • The Aviator
    May 1 2025

    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!

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    Next Episode Homework: The Color of Money

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Inkheart
    Apr 17 2025

    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!

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    Next Episode Homework: The Aviator (2004)

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    1 h y 18 m
  • The Golden Compass
    Apr 3 2025

    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)

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    1 h y 30 m