Adapt or Die

KJ gives Pippa a history lesson about 1980s Disney animation, and the hosts discuss how Who Framed Roger Rabbit is very diffferent from the book it is based on. Includes a brief digression to discuss the implications of a potential Hercules TikTok musical.

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Cover art by Jess Rubio. Music by Isabel Forden.

Pulling a Rabbit Out of a Hat by Ross Anderson: https://pullingarabbitoutofahat.com/

kaptainkristian Video Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWtt3Tmnij4

For once, Pippa and KJ aren't a million years late to an adaptation! They are joined by Pippa's sister, Maia Russell, to discuss the 2024 film adaptation of the 2016 novel, It Ends With Us. We cover everything from the effects of TikTok on the publishing industry and book recommendations to the contentious marketing of It Ends With Us, both novel and film.

Please be advised, this episode contains discussion of domestic abuse.

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Cover art by Jess Rubio. Music by Isabel Forden.

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/colleen-hoover-coloring-book-cancellation-intl-scli/index.html

Bestselling writer Colleen Hoover apologizes for planned coloring book based on domestic violence novel by Issy Ronald, CNN

What if we didn't immediately discount Fifty Shades of Grey? What if we analyzed this adaptation seriously - is there value to be found within published Twilight fanfiction erotica? How many times can KJ hear the phrase "inner goddess" before they go insane?

KJ and Pippa return for the premeire of Adapt or Die Season 9!

Dan Olson's Fifty Shades Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzk9N7dJBec

2016 Interview with Anne Coates: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-anne-coates-governors-award-20161104-story.html

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Cover art by Jess Rubio.

Let's go back to one of our first episodes ever, talking about Rick Riordan's PERCY JACKSON! Now with KJ & Pippa's thoughts on the new Disney+ television series!

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Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.

Let's get Dune-pilled. In the first part, KJ and Pippa discuss their opinions on Denis Villeneuve's modern Dune series, and in the second part, you'll hear them discuss David Lynch's Dune adaptation with special guest Ryan Trumpler.

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Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.

It's our 50th episode! To celebrate, Pippa has created an innovative way for us to talk about adaptations - we're using it to talk about as many Cinderella adaptations as possible. With special guest, Matt Pinkney!  

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Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.

Pippa and KJ are joined by our friend Rachel to discuss the reality competition series, The Masked Singer! Did you know The Masked Singer is based on a Korean reality show? Listen on to learn more about the Korean original and how the show was adapted for an American audience.

 

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Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.

Thanks for hanging with us through our hiatus! New episodes are coming soon, but in the meantime, please check out our re-release of our episode covering Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, now featuring an added intro with our thoughts and opinions on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Scott Pilgrim is a great TV show, but is it a good adaptation?

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Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.

Pippa and KJ are joined by their friend Emry Sottile to discuss the 2016 TV adaptation of Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently books, exploring how shows can be undersold by their own networks, and asking how we should engage with our favorite media after learning upsetting things about a creator.

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Sound editing for this episode by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.

Pippa and KJ are ready to talk about the 2000 Coen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou? and how it is an adaptation of The Odyssey into a classic-feeling American fable. Pair this episode with our Hadestown episode if you want maximum mythology!

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Sound editing for this episode by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.