Adaptation: Book to Movie

By Nate Day, Chris Anderson

An examination of the historical significance and cultural contexts of film adaptations of books.... more

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Adaptation: Book to Movie episodes:

January 15, 2026Ep. 26: 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton Makes People Feel like Insiders
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris dive into S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders,' a classic that most folks both read and fall in love with in school - the heartbreaking tale of Ponyboy, who is entangled in a crime he's not exactly guilty of.

Chris also reached out to English teachers to ask about why this book, and its film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola, are so beloved and so enduring across generations of readers.

UP NEXT: 'Vineland'/'One Battle After Another'

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"Adaptation Theme"

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55min
January 01, 20262025 Review & Adaptation People's Choice Awards!
In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate and Chris recap their year of reading and watching, sharing their favorites that weren't discussed on the podcast, and discussing just how they're able to fit so much of their favorite hobby into their lives.

Additionally, they share the nominations for the first-ever Adaptation People's Choice Awards! Voiting will take place on Instagram (linked below) on Jan. 1, 2026. Please stop by the page to share your opinion by voting on the polls in our Instagram story!

UP NEXT: 'Vineland'/'One Battle After Another'

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"Adaptation Theme"

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31min
December 30, 2025Ep. 25.5: 'The Housemaid' Recap: Where was Enzo?
In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate recaps the movie 'The Housemaid' with his sister Katie, a big fan of Freida McFadden's book. Nate and Katie discuss differences between the book and movie, performances from Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and what happened to the character Enzo...

The good news is: Katie also loves the movie!

Special Guest: Katie Day

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24min
December 24, 2025Ep. 25: 'The Housemaid': Freida McFadden & the Psychology of Thrillers
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid' and its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

They discuss what makes psychological thrillers so popular, the history of the genre, and why it's so difficult to discuss this story without spoilers!

UP NEXT: 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton and the film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola

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44min
December 15, 2025Ep. 24.5: 'The Housemaid,' Sydney Sweeney & Looking Ahead to the Freida McFadden Adaptation
In this special episode of Lighting Round: An Adaptation Podcast, Nate is joined by his sister, Katie, to discuss a book she loves ahead of its film adaptation: 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden.

They discuss the casting of Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, director Paul Feig's filmography, and why it's so difficult to talk about this story without revealing any of its plot.

UP NEXT: 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden and its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig.

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10min
December 11, 2025Ep. 24: 'Wicked': Are We Changed for the Better or Just 'For Good?'
In this episode of 'Adaptation: the Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris are joined by Chris's wife Blair, to discuss the films 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good,' as well as the novel they are inspired by, wirtten by Gregory Macguire.

Expect thoughtful conversations about the vast differences from page to picture, reviews of the movies and what we find so special about the musical spectacular.
What Was the First Color Movie? — It's Not What You Think It Is 'They changed my ending, I felt aghast': how we made Wicked
UP NEXT: 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden & its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig.

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Special Guest: Blair Vigneron

"Adaptation Theme"

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1h 39min
November 19, 2025Ep. 23: Stephen King's Killer 2025: 'The Running Man,' A New Luke Skywalker and Beyond
In this special mega episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss the famed horror author Stephen King and his titles that were adapted to film this year, including 'The Monkey,' 'The Life of Chuck,' 'The Long Walk' and 'The Running Man.'

Expect discussion about why King has been popular for so many decades, what these stories mean in the context of 2025, and more.

UP NEXT: 'Wicked' by Gregory McGuire & 'Wicked'/'Wicked: For Good' directed by Jon M. Chu.

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1h 35min
November 18, 2025Ep. 22.5: Follow Up on 'Frankenstein': Everything is Gothic since 1764
In this episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris discuss gothic storytelling, its origins and how that led to popular stories from 2025 such as Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.'

UP NEXT: 'The Running Man' and Stephen King's 2025.

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22min
November 13, 2025Ep. 22: 'Frankenstein': Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley and more Tell a Monster of a Tale
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' by Mary Shelley -- one of the most formative texts ever written, especially regarding science fiction, horror, women authors and gothic literature.

Additionally, they discuss the various film adaptations, including Guillermo del Toro's recent adaptation (now available to stream on Netflix) and James Whale's 1931 film, with a colossal cultural impact.

UP NEXT: 'The Running Man' and Stephen King's 2025.

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"Adaptation Theme"

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1h 2min
November 07, 2025Ep. 21.5: Lightning Round: Follow-Up on 'Caught Stealing' and 'Deliver Me from Nowhere'
In this special, first episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris offer follow-up on previous episodes.

Listeners of episode 18 may recall that Chris sent 'Caught Stealing' author Charlie Huston an email to ask about what characters readers are meant to feel sympathy for -- and Mr. Huston responded! Listen to hear how his short-but-sweet email shifted perspectives on the story.

Additionally, Nate shares that Bruce Springsteen has released the electric tracks recorded for his 1982 album 'Nebraska,' the subject of 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' which was discussed in episode 21.

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"Adaptation Theme"

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12min

FAQs about Adaptation: Book to Movie:

How many episodes does Adaptation: Book to Movie have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.