Podcasts by Adapt or Perish
Whether it's stage to screen, book to television, comic to blockbuster, or movie to musical and back again, this podcast leaves no adaptation unturned.
Further podcasts by Jeremy Latour and Arielle Lipshaw
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A Christmas Carol, Part 4 from 2023-12-05T06:00
Season's greetings and happy holidays from Adapt or Perish! It's that time of year, so we're back with our fourth look at A Christmas Carol, and 10 more screen adaptat...
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Little Shop of Horrors from 2023-11-07T06:00
In Episode 132 of Adapt or Perish, we're taking a trip to Skid Row for a visit to the Little Shop of Horrors!
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The Picture of Dorian Gray from 2023-10-03T05:00
It's spooky season yet again, so with Episode 131 of Adapt or Perish, we're taking a look at The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde's classic work of Gothic horror!
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Persuasion from 2023-08-01T05:00
We had so much fun discussing Mansfield Park earlier this year, that we made sure to get back to Jane Austen as soon as possible. We're doing that with Episode 129 of Adapt or Peris...
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The Great Gatsby from 2023-07-04T05:00
Welcome to the party, old sport! Pour yourself a drink and settle in for Episode 128 of Adapt or Perish, our look at another nominee for Great American Novel™, The Great Gatsby! Listen
Hamlet, Part 2 from 2023-05-02T05:00
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 ...
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Mansfield Park from 2023-01-03T06:00
It's been too long since we've covered the works of Jane Austen, so with Episode 122 of Adapt or Perish, we're back with a look at Mansfield Park. Join us as we try to answer t...
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A Christmas Carol, Part 3 from 2022-12-06T06:00
Seasons greetings from Adapt or Perish! In Episode 121, we're taking our third look at Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, and 10 more adaptations from the big and (mos...
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The Secret Garden from 2022-11-01T05:00
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...
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Death on the Nile from 2022-10-04T05:00
With Episode 119 of Adapt or Perish, after more than 100 episodes, we're finally returning to Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, and Death on the Nile!
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The Three Musketeers from 2022-09-06T05:00
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'...
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Angels in the Outfield from 2022-05-24T05:00
With Episode 117 of Adapt or Perish, these indoor kids are tackling the world of sports again with a look at the baseball classic Angels in the Outfield!
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Rear Window from 2022-04-26T05:00
It's time for Episode 115 of Adapt or Perish, so grab your binoculars and join us for a look at the classic thriller, Rear Window!
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Heidi, Part 2 from 2022-04-12T05:00
In Episode 114, we're traveling back up the mountain for Part 2 of our two-part look at Johanna Spyri's Heidi!
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Heidi, Part 1 from 2022-03-29T05:00
After an unexpected delay, we're finally making our way up to the Swiss Alps with Episode 113, the first of our two-part look at the classic novel Heidi!
In this episode, we disc...
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Lady Chatterley's Lover from 2022-02-14T06:00
It's time for Episode 111 of Adapt or Perish, which also happens to be our very romantic Valentine's Day episode. We wanted to celebrate the day with a very awkward look at the...
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I Know What You Did Last Summer from 2022-01-18T06:00
In this very horrific episode of Adapt or Perish, we're taking a look at the classic story of cover-ups and consequences, I Know What You Did Last Summer!
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Into the Woods from 2022-01-04T06:00
Into the woods, it’s time to go, with Episode 108 of Adapt or Perish! In this episode, these two theater kids will be celebrating the late Stephen Sondheim with a look at one of his gre...
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A Christmas Carol, Part 2 from 2021-12-21T06:00
Seasons greetings from Adapt or Perish! With Episode 107, our gift to you is a long-delayed follow-up to Episode 6, our original look at A Christmas Carol!
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Treasure Island from 2021-12-07T06:00
Avast! With Episode 106, we're finally bringing you a look at something we've wanted to do for a long time: the pirate classic Treasure Island!
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty from 2021-11-16T06:00
We're letting our imaginations run wild in episode 105 of Adapt or Perish as we take a look at the classic tale of escapist fantasy, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty!
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler from 2021-11-02T05:00
In this mixed-up episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at the museum stowaway classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler!
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers from 2021-10-19T05:00
Happy Halloween! We didn't want to break our streak of getting spooky for the holiday, so for episode 103 we're diving into sci-fi horror with the paranoid classic Invasion of the Body Snatc...
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The Four Year Spectacular! from 2021-10-05T05:00
Episode 102 of Adapt or Perish is here, and it’s time for our Four Year Spectacular! In it, we’ll look back at the best (and worst) adaptations that this past year has given us.
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101 Dalmatians from 2021-09-21T05:00
What better way is there to commemorate episode 101 of Adapt or Perish than with a look at the Disney classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians?
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Les Misérables, Part 3: The Musical from 2021-09-14T05:00
Episode 100 of Adapt or Perish has finally arrived, and with it we bring the last installment of our three-part look at Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. And this one is all. About...
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Les Misérables, Part 2 from 2021-08-24T05:00
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 20...
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Les Misérables, Part 1 from 2021-08-10T05:00
It's time for us to start our three-episode look at Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, which concludes in our 100th episode! With today's episode 98, we're look at the book, and six major Fr...
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The Stepford Wives from 2021-07-26T23:20:12
Episode 97 of Adapt or Perish just moved in, and gosh, isn’t Stepford simply beautiful? In this episode, we’re taking a look at The Stepford Wives! Who are brainwashed or robots, maybe?...
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Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca from 2021-07-13T05:00
We're finally getting to one of our most requested episodes: Daphne du Maurier's romantic thriller Rebecca! This episode is truly putting the perish in Adapt or Perish.
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Planet of the Apes from 2021-06-29T05:00
In this damn dirty episode, we're taking a close look at the ape/human switcheroo classic Planet of the Apes!
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Wuthering Heights, Part 2 from 2021-06-15T05:00
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:
Wuthering Heights, Part 1 from 2021-06-01T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish—our first of two parts—we’re looking at Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s classic gothic romance!
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Stuart Little from 2021-05-18T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're returning to the works of E.B. White to talk about his little mouseboy (boymouse?) hero, Stuart Little!
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Adapt or Perish Plus 21: Let's Talk Musicals! from 2021-05-11T05:00
If you've ever been curious about what we get up to in our patron-only bonus show, here's the episode for you! In this episode of Adapt or Perish Plus, we dig into our favorite musicals (stage A...
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The Witches from 2021-05-04T05:00
Episode 91 of Adapt or Perish has just checked in, and OH MY GOD I THINK IT’S A WITCH. We’re taking a look at The Witches, Roald Dahl’s horror story for kids!
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Wings of Desire and City of Angels from 2021-04-20T05:00
In this very romantic, very German, very arthouse episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at the very romantic, very German, very arthouse Wings of Desire, and its very Holly...
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A Little Princess from 2021-04-06T05:00
There's a new girl at Miss Minchin's! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're talking about the children's classic A Little Princess!
In this episode we discuss:
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The Day the Earth Stood Still from 2021-03-23T05:00
People of Earth! Your attention, please! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're talking about the sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still!
In this episode we dis...
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Valley of the Dolls from 2021-03-09T06:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls! We're very sorry.
In this episode we discuss:
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Emma, Part 2 from 2021-02-23T06:00
It's still February, and that means we're still talking about Jane Austen's Emma! In Part One, we looke...
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Emma, Part 1 from 2021-02-09T06:00
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!
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3:10 to Yuma from 2021-01-26T06:00
We've got a train to catch! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're talking about the Western classic 3:10 to Yuma!
In this episode we discuss:
- Elmore Leo... Listen
The Parent Trap from 2021-01-12T06:00
Doppelgängers! Shenanigans! Doppelgänger-related shenanigans! This episode has all of it, because this time we're looking at the Disney classic The Parent Trap!
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The Manchurian Candidate from 2020-12-29T06:00
Politics! Intrigue! Brainwashing! Frank Sinatra! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss The Manchurian Candidate!
In this episode we look at:
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Christmas in Connecticut from 2020-12-15T06:00
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Adapt or Perish! In this very festive episode, we're taking a look at the classic tale of lying deceivers who lie, Christmas in Connecticut!<...
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High Fidelity from 2020-12-01T06:00
After a short hiatus, we're back with a look at the classic story of music and heartbreak, High Fidelity!
In this episode we discuss:
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Rerun: Jaws from 2020-11-17T06:00
In three years of Adapt or Perish, we've never missed an episode. Until today. 2020 finally got us! Our look at High Fidelity will still be coming, but in two weeks, on Tuesday...
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The Addams Family from 2020-11-03T06:00
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.
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Three Year Spectacular! from 2020-10-20T05:00
In this episode, we look back on the last year of Adapt or Perish in our Three Year Spectacular!
For this episode, we read, watched, and discussed:
- Everything ev... Listen
Sense and Sensibility from 2020-09-08T05:00
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!
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The Italian Job from 2020-08-25T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the British heist classic, The Italian Job! And also another movie! That's not quite a classic! But it's called The Italian J...
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Flowers in the Attic from 2020-08-11T05:00
In this very lurid, very trashy, very claustrophobic episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic!
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels from 2020-07-14T05:00
In this completely honest and in no way deceitful or manipulative episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the many versions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!
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Little Women, Part 2 from 2020-06-30T05:00
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 d...
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Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 3 from 2020-06-16T05:00
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Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 2 from 2020-06-02T05:00
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Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 1 from 2020-05-19T05:00
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-p...
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Anne of Green Gables, Part 2 from 2020-05-05T05:00
It's been a long time coming, but Adapt or Perish is finally going back to Avonlea to revisit L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables!
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The Thomas Crown Affair from 2020-04-21T05:00
In this totally cool, totally criminal, and somewhat sexy episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss The Thomas Crown Affair!
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The Borrowers from 2020-04-07T05:00
In this very special episode of Adapt or Perish, we get REAL small and discuss the classic children’s book The Borrowers!
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Robin Hood, Part 2 from 2020-03-24T05:00
Welcome back to Sherwood! This episode of Adapt or Perish concludes our two-part look at the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood! Listen
Robin Hood, Part 1 from 2020-03-10T05:00
Welcome to Sherwood! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we bring you part one of our two-part look at the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood!
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The Absent-Minded Professor from 2020-02-25T06:00
In this extra special, very scientific episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Disney’s The Absent-Minded Professor and Flubber!
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A Room with a View from 2020-02-11T06:00
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 Listen
The Bad News Bears from 2020-01-28T06:00
Before Little Giants, before The Mighty Ducks, before The Sandlot, there was The Bad News Bears! And it’s time for Adapt or Perish to step up to the ...
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The Poseidon Adventure from 2019-12-31T06:00
Happy New Year! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we’re celebrating by discussing the classic tale of peril in a cruise ship, The Poseidon Adventure!
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Miracle on 34th Street from 2019-12-17T06:00
Merry Christmas! In this extra special magical episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street!
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Rerun: Little Women from 2019-11-19T06:00
In this episode, we discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.
Everything we read and watched for this episode:
- The original novel. Download on Listen
Rerun: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from 2019-11-05T06:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Roald Dahl’s Listen
Two Year Spectacular from 2019-10-08T05:00
In this episode, we look back on the last year of Adapt or Perish in our Two Year Spectacular!!!
For this episode, we read, watched, and discussed:
- Everything ev... Listen
The Bad Seed from 2019-09-24T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we look at Rhoda Penmark, one of the OG creepy murder kids, in The Bad Seed!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Will... Listen
Charlotte's Web from 2019-08-27T05:00
It’s episode 50! This is crazy! In this milestone episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the stone-cold children’s classic Charlotte’s Web!
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The Karate Kid from 2019-08-13T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we wax on, we wax off, and we get into the ring with The Karate Kid!
For this episode, we watched:
- The Listen
Howards End from 2019-07-30T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Howards End, E.M. Forster’s classic tale of class relations in turn of the century Britain.
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three from 2019-07-16T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the many incarnations of the classic tale of criminal ingenuity and intractable bureaucracy that is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three...
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Father of the Bride from 2019-06-18T05:00
In this very special Father’s Day episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Edward Streeter’s Father of the Bride!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Edwar... Listen
Jane Eyre, Part 2 from 2019-06-04T05:00
In this, the conclusion of our first two-part episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre!
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Jane Eyre, Part 1 from 2019-05-21T05:00
In this, part one of our first two-part episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre!
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Freaky Friday from 2019-05-07T05:00
In this very special Mother’s Day episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Mary Rodgers’ mother-daughter body-swap classic, Freaky Friday!
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The Ten Commandments from 2019-04-23T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the book of Exodus—the story of The Ten Commandments!
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A Star is Born from 2019-04-09T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss every version of A Star is Born!
For this episode, we watched versions of A Star is Born from:
Godzilla from 2019-03-26T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Godzilla!
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Brokeback Mountain from 2019-03-12T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Annie Proulx’s Brokeback Mountain!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Annie Proulx’s Listen
Mary Poppins from 2019-02-12T06:00
In this practically perfect episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss P.L. Travers’ Mary Poppins!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- P.L. Travers’ Listen
Romeo and Juliet from 2019-01-15T06:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!
For this episode, we watched and discussed:
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe from 2019-01-01T06:00
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’ Listen
The Hunt for Red October from 2018-12-18T06:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October! Merry Christmas, everyone!
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- Tom ... Listen
Where the Wild Things Are&Fantastic Mr. Fox from 2018-12-04T06:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are and Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox!
For this episode, we read and watc...
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Sherlock Holmes from 2018-11-20T06:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes! This is the second of three episodes that we’re releasing on the character. Listen
Pete's Dragon from 2018-11-06T06:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Disney’s Pete’s Dragon!
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Frankenstein from 2018-10-23T05:00
Happy Halloween! In this very special, spooky episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus!
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One Year Spectacular from 2018-10-09T05:00
In this episode, we look back on one year of Adapt or Perish in our One Year Spectacular!!!
For this episode, we read, watched, and discussed:
- Everything ever. Listen
Fried Green Tomatoes from 2018-09-25T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Fannie Flagg’s Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Fannie F... Listen
A Wrinkle in Time from 2018-09-11T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Madeleine L’Engle’s Listen
The Little Prince from 2018-08-28T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince!
For this episode, we read and watched:
Dial M for (A Perfect) Murder from 2018-08-14T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Dial M for Murder and A Perfect Murder!
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from 2018-07-31T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Roald Dahl’s Listen
La Cage aux Folles&The Birdcage from 2018-07-17T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the films La Cage aux Folles and The Birdcage!
For this episode, we watched and discussed:
The Joy Luck Club from 2018-06-19T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club!
For this episode, we read and watched:
- Amy Tan’s Listen
The Producers from 2018-06-05T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Mel Brooks’ The Producers!
For this episode, we watched and discussed:
- The Listen
The Price of Salt/Carol from 2018-05-22T05:00
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Patricia Highsmith’s The Price of Salt!
We read and watched:
- Highsmith’s Listen
The Giver from 2018-05-08T05:00
This week, we discuss Lois Lowry’s The Giver!
In this episode, we read and watched:
- The original novel, origina... Listen
Murder on the Orient Express from 2018-04-24T05:00
This week, we discuss Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express!
In this episode, we read and watched:
- Agatha Christie’s Listen
The Princess Bride from 2018-04-10T05:00
This week, we discuss William Goldman’s The Princess Bride!
In this episode, we read and watched:
The Hound of the Baskervilles from 2018-03-27T05:00
This week, in our first installment on the character of Sherlock Holmes, we’re discussing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.
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The Godfather from 2018-03-13T05:00
This week, we discuss Mario Puzo’s The Godfather.
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The Fault in Our Stars from 2018-02-27T06:00
This week, we discuss John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars.
In this episode we read and watched:
- John Green’s Listen
Children of Men from 2018-02-13T06:00
This week, we discuss P.D. James’ The Children of Men.
In this episode we read and watched:
The Handmaid's Tale from 2018-01-30T06:00
This week, we discuss Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale.
In this episode, we read and watched:
- Margaret Atwood’s Listen
Little Women from 2018-01-02T06:00
Happy New Year, everybody! In this episode, we discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, 1868.
Everything we read and watched for this episode:
- The original novel. D... Listen
A Christmas Carol from 2017-12-19T06:00
In this episode, we discuss Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (1843).
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A Christmas Carol, Part 1 from 2017-12-19T06:00
Merry Christmas, everyone! In this episode, we discuss Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 1843.
Everything we read...
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy from 2017-12-05T06:00
In this episode, we discuss Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
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The Hobbit from 2017-11-21T06:00
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Pride&Prejudice from 2017-11-07T06:00
In this episode, we discuss:
- Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, 1813. Download on Listen
Jurassic Park from 2017-10-24T05:00
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Introduction from 2017-10-09T00:36:31
An introduction to Adapt or Perish, a podcast about adaptation.
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