The Becks on the Pod

Happy Olympics everyone! In honor of the world coming together to celebrate the triumphs of sport, The Becks are covering The Boys in the Boat on this week's episode. Alongside the iconic 1936 gold medal win, they discuss Billy's history with the Olympic Games, their temporary hatred of Australia, and the worst time and place to find out you are Jewish. Enjoy!

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To Pod A Microphone

The Becks are back with another pod, and this time they're talking about To Kill A Mockingbird. You know, the timeless classic that is taught in schools but somehow Billy knew nothing about until like 2016? Listen in as they discuss local legends, hungry sausages, and The Color Of Friendship!

Got a local schoolyard legend you want to share with us? Send it to [email protected]

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RIP Marshmallo Beck 2013-2024

The Podcast of Dorian Gray

The Becks have returned from the dystopian future of 1984 to discuss some older British literature: Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray and its 1945 film adaptation. Alongside the themes of the novel, the Becks discuss hot dogs, depressing sports, and fireworks! Too many fireworks!

Let us know who YOU would cast as Dorian Gray by reaching out to us at one of the links here:

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Check out the killer titular painting here:

https://www.artic.edu/artworks/93798/picture-of-dorian-gray

War is peace

Freedom is slavery

Pod is cast

The Becks have landed on Airstrip One to talk about George Orwell's 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four and its 1984 film adaptation. Hear their tales of travel issues, retirement parties, and high school papers in this double plus good episode! 

Send in what would be in YOUR Room 101 to [email protected] and we might read it on our next episode!

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The Casts of Pod

Load up your jalopy and head out west with The Becks as they tackle John Steinbeck's 1939 novel and John Ford's 1940 film The Grapes of Wrath. Codie and Billy break down this quintessential American story in an episode packed with songs, laughs, and that lady that stomped grapes and fell over. Enjoy!

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Beck's Moving Podcast

Step through the magic door to the world of podcasts, and listen in as the Becks discuss Diana Wynne Jones' novel and Hayao Miyazaki's film Howl's Moving Castle! Alongside the story, the Becks dive into Codie's growing appreciation of baseball, Billy's growing appreciation of capitalism, and the cartoons that shaped their childhoods.

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The Joy Luck Pod

The Becks are back for AANHPI month and (late) Mother's Day to talk about Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club! Join them around the mah jong table for stories of parental relationships, romantic relationships, and the pains of following Philadelphia sports. Featuring special appearances by the police, a fighting couple, and Marshmallo Beck!

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Is this heaven? No, this is a podcast.

Baseball season has begun, so Codie and Billy are taking a look at the classic baseball film Field of Dreams and the novel it was based on, Shoeless Joe. When did the Becks last play catch with their dads? Why does Billy relate to Archie "Moonlight" Graham? Why does Codie hate baseball?? All these answers and more in this week's episode!

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We listen to the pods we think we deserve

The Becks conclude their coming of age series with Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower! In this episode, they discuss WrestleMania, Christian rock concerts, and a powerful piece of literature called Animorphs. 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank discussions of suicide and sexual abuse

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It's not a diary, it's a podcast!

The Becks have returned to explore yet another tale of the sixth grade: Diary of a Wimpy Kid! In this episode, they tell tales of early romances, high school play auditions, and one unfortunate tick bite. Oh and they talk about the book and movie too. Enjoy!

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