Based on a Book

In this episode of “Based on a Book,” we find where romance and sci-fi meet. The discussion is a bit heavier with this title as we discuss life, love, and death as seen from the eyes of children, teens, young adults, and established families.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Content Warnings: Loss/grief, pregnancy loss, drug use, medical trauma, and violence

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
• The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009 movie adaptation)

Question of the Episode:

• What activity helps you work through stress or big feelings?

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(00:58) Book Ratings

(01:46) Synopsis

(02:23) BRB, Crying

(03:00) Trigger Warnings

(03:20) Non-Spoiler Reviews

(11:00) SPOILERS - Time Paradox

(14:07) About the Author 

(14:43) Meet Claire - Let the Crying Commence

(16:02) Greetings, Earthling

(17:32) Stranger Danger

(18:03) Henry’s First Trip in the Book

(20:23) Yer a Time Traveler, Henry

(21:00) The Accident - Still Crying

(22:10) No Control

(23:01) Not My Henry

(24:08) Rachel McAdams is a Creepy Claire

(26:20) Punk Might Be Dead

(28:30) Violent Femmes

(31:05) Temporal Prime Directive

(33:25) We Need More Time

(34:17) A Wrinkle in Time

(35:04) Bad Hair Day(s)

(36:10) Lost in Time

(37:20) Wedding Planning

(40:30) The Big Day

(45:40) (No) Joy Division

(47:50) Book Claire vs. Movie Claire

(50:00) Time Traveling Past the End

(51:55) The Heavy Stuff (Cue the Tears)

(55:37) Mrs. Kim’s Daughter - Sobbing

(57:09) The Turning Point

(57:57) The Time Traveler’s Cringe

(1:01:47) A Slap in the Face

(1:03:25) 10 Years (and Tears) Into the Future

(1:07:40) Inconvenient Traveling

(1:09:13) Aging Quickly

(1:11:11) Thing Turns Awkward (In the Book and In the Podcast)

(1:12:39) Claire’s Confession

(1:14:40) Charisse’s Confession

(1:15:47) Movie Claire Becomes the Villain. . . Again

(1:16:47) Future Henry’s Problems

(1:18:17) The Parking Garage and the Aftermath

(1:20:40) The Beginning of the End - Crying and Looking Into the Void

(1:22:34) Henry Learns to Fly and We Continue to Cry

(1:24:23) It’s Now - Seriously Sobbing

(1:26:35) More Than Just His Memory

(1:27:20) One More Time (One More Cry)

(1:28:27) Final Verdicts

(1:30:10) Question of the Episode

In this spooky Halloween special, we dive deep into The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris and its chilling 1991 film adaptation! Join us as we explore the mind games, psychological horror, and the terrifying genius of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. From the unforgettable performances of Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster to the suspenseful tension of the hunt for Buffalo Bill, we unpack the key moments that make this story a classic of the horror-thriller genre. Plus, you’ll hear how the book differs from the movie and how both build an atmosphere that is truly perfect for Halloween!

Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri.

Content Warnings: Graphic depictions of violence and murder; discussions of cannibalism, body mutilation, and skinning; psychological manipulation and trauma; mentions of sexual harassment and abuse; depictions of mental illness and institutionalization

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
• 1991 film adaptation

Question of the Episode:

• "If you had to seek advice from a notorious villain to solve a mystery, who would it be and why?”

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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - the classic three-book short story collection written by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell, along with its 2019 film adaptation, produced by Guillermo del Toro. How does the movie hold up compared to the original books? We’ll explore how the filmmakers tied the short stories together into one cohesive narrative and share our thoughts on the biggest scares in the movie. These spine-chilling stories have haunted readers for decades, bringing folklore, urban legends, and terrifying tales to life with unforgettable illustrations that made generations of kids sleep with the lights on.

Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal.

Content Warnings: Horror themes, body horror, violence, gore, jump scares, death, disturbing illustrations, and supernatural elements

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
• 2019 film adaptation

Question of the Episode:

• What short story from the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series would you like to see adapted into a full length novel or a standalone movie?

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In this episode, we reach back over 100 years to compare the sci-fi classic “The War of the Worlds” written by H. G. Wells to the 2005 movie adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg starring Tom Cruise. We discuss how this novel influenced the format of future works, the ways technology has changed since it was written, what not to do in an alien invasion, and so much more!

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Content Warnings: Graphic violence, destruction, death and mourning, dead bodies, body horror, mass panic, trauma, separation, survival crisis, child endangerment, emotional abuse

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The War of the Worlds By H.G. Wells
• The War of the Worlds 2005 movie adaptation
• The War of the Worlds radio broadcast

Question of the Episode:

• If you had to leave home, possibly never to return, what would you take with you?

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In this episode of "Based on a Book," we dive into the whimsical yet terrifying world of Roald Dahl’s classic novel The Witches and compare it to the 2020 movie adaptation directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Anne Hathaway. From the unforgettable characters to the major plot changes, we break down what worked, what didn't, and how each version captured the essence of Dahl's dark fantasy.

Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri.

Content Warnings: Child endangerment, transformations, dark magic, mild horror elements, scenes of body horror, creepy imagery that may not be suitable for younger or sensitive viewers.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Witches by Roald Dahl
• The Witches (2020 film)

Question of the Episode:

• If you could become any animal, what would you choose?

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In this episode, we kick off our spooky-themed month with the king of horror and compare Stephen King’s sci-fi psychological horror novella “The Mist” to its 2007 movie adaptation starring several familiar faces (if you happen to be a fan of The Walking Dead). As always, we share our thoughts, break down the book vs. the movie, talk about movie-related background info, and laugh…A LOT.

Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal.

Content Warnings: Graphic violence, death, suicide, paranoia and fear, religious themes, child endangerment, and some sexual content.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Mist by Stephen King
• The Mist (2005 movie on Tubi) 
• I, Robot by Isaac Asimov (Crystal’s Novella Rec)
• Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (Novella on Crystal’s TBR) 
• H.P. Lovecraft Tales (Lindsey’s Short Story Rec)
• The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (Novella on Lindsey’s TBR)
• Wicked Games by Jessica Clare (Keri’s Novella Rec)
• The Jaunt by Stephen King (Short Story on Keri’s TBR) 

Question of the Episode:

• What is your best short story/novella recommendation and a short story/novella on your TBR?

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In this episode, we journey through Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved sci-fi classic A Wrinkle in Time and its 2018 film adaptation. We’ll explore the fantastical world of space and time, dive into the key differences between the book and the movie, and discuss how the visual adaptation handled the complex themes of the story, from battling darkness to self-discovery.

We’ll also break down the portrayals of characters like Meg, Charles Wallace, and Mrs. Which, and talk about the challenges of bringing such an iconic, imaginative novel to the screen. As always, we share our own thoughts, laughs, and hot takes on the adaptation’s strengths and weaknesses, all while considering how well it did (or didn’t) capture the essence of the novel.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Content Warnings: Mild violence and peril involving children, themes of grief, loss, and isolation, and brief discussion of bullying and self-worth.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• Disney+ film adaptation

Question of the Episode:

• If you could tesser anywhere, where would you go?

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In this episode of “Based on a Book", we become August Moon-stans (or haters?) as we read and discuss The Idea of You by Robinne Lee and its 2024 film adaptation starring Nicholas Galitizine and our favorite star, Anne Hathaway. We break down the changes between the book and movie, deliberating over everything from the character’s relationships to what defines a romance book.

Hosted by Keri with Co-Hosts Lindsey and Crystal

Content Warnings: 20+ year age gap relationship, sexual content, emotional manipulation, public scrutiny and harassment, parent/child conflict, and mentions of “rape” and “suicide”.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
• Amazon Prime Adaptation

Question of the Episode:

• What’s your favorite boy band?

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In this episode of "Based on a Book," we dive into the gripping novel "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam and its Netflix film adaptation directed by Sam Esmail. Join us as we explore the themes, characters, and suspenseful storyline of this thought-provoking book. We discuss our reactions to the novel and the adaptation, including how well we think the story translated to the screen.

Hosted by Lindsey with Co-Hosts Crystal and Keri

Content Warnings: Death, racism, and body horror.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
• Netflix film adaptation

Question of the Episode:

• If you were stranded at a remote Airbnb with no internet, what are 5 things you must have with you to survive?

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Coming September 2024 to a podcast platform near you! Based on a Book is a podcast hosted by 3 work besties, Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri, who are ready to explore the world of book to screen adaptations.

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