Typecast

By Rare Birds Book Club

Introducing Typecast! The show where we cast our favourite books into film. Join us each episode as we dive back into our favourite books and attempt to cast their film adaptations, making great obser... more

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

Typecast episodes:

December 21, 2022 Falling for Falling for Christmas
For part two of the Typecast festive special, our hosts Rachel, Roxane and Flo sit down to watch Netflix's most anticipated film of the year, Falling for Christmas. Join us as we discuss whether this is the best or worst film ever made, puzzle over some baffling plot holes and welcome Lindsay Lohan back into our lives. In the words of Beauregard Belmont: "I have no idea what's transpired here."
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38min
December 21, 2022 The 2022 Christmas Special
Netflix, look no further. Our hosts are back for the second time with a Christmas special they swore two Christmases ago that they'd do every year. Rachel, Roxane and Flo sit down and attempt to come up with three new original Christmas movies to sell to Netflix, packing in every trope they can possibly think of, from undercover royals to small-town family businesses. Will they be able to write and cast this ambitious project before the holiday season is over? There's only one way to find out...

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47min
June 09, 2022 If I Died, Would You Read My Diary?
This week on Typecast our hosts sit down to discuss Mhairi McFarlane's brilliant romcom-ish Last Night. We discuss whether or not we'd read each other's diaries if we died and Rachel reveals she didn't realise Henry Cavill was in Stardust.
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41min
May 26, 2022 Sarah J Maas is Our Leader Now
This week on Typecast we take on the juggernaut fantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses. This spoiler-heavy episode is perfect for fans of the series and anyone who's ever wondered what all the fuss is about. We discuss what makes this series so compelling, plot holes, mating bonds and then attempt to cast the Bat Boys and Archeron Sisters. Buckle up for our most ambitious special yet.
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1h 10min
May 12, 2022 Lady Featherington is Bridgerton's Kris Jenner
This week on Typecast, Bridgerton is back and we have some thoughts. We discuss what worked - and didn't - this time around, the disturbing chemistry between the Bridgerton siblings and how Lady Featherington is Bridgerton's Kris Jenner.
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40min
April 28, 2022 Why Can't We Think of Any Blondes?
In this week's episode our hosts sit down to cast Emily Henry's witty romcom You and Me on Vacation. Join us as we discuss what makes this book a standout of the genre then panic when it's time to cast the novel and we can't think any blondes.

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40min
April 14, 2022 This Is Now A Star Wars Podcast
In this week's episode our hosts cast Ali Hazlewood's BookTok smash The Love Hypothesis. We talk about its origins as Star Wars fan fiction, rate the Star Wars hotties (including Emperor Palpatine, swoon!) and try to untangle the powerful allure of Adam Driver.
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42min
April 01, 2022 Christian Grey is 50 Shades of F**ed Up
Typecast Season 4 is here! Join us as our hosts bravely take on the EL James juggernaut 50 Shades of Grey. We talk about what makes it so popular, why it does - and doesn't - push the boundaries, and how one simple change could make the movie a LOT better.
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41min
March 25, 2022 Is Chris Evans hot?
The Typecast took over a year off to ponder this important question: is Chris Evans hot?

We're so happy to finally be back with a new series of Typecast after an unexpectedly long hiatus. In this special warm-up episode we're sharing what we've been up to, ranking The Chrises and giving a sneak peek of the books we'll be casting into film for season four!

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16min
January 22, 2021 We Can't Stop Talking About Bridgerton
We’re back for one night only with a Bridgerton Special in honour of the Netflix series. Join our hosts on a Lady Whistlestop tour of all 8 books in the original Bridgerton series. We discuss The Duke, the semen storyline and Rachel admits she’s partial to a young Michael Mcintyre.
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41min

FAQs about Typecast:

How many episodes does Typecast have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.