So many books deserve love (and a Netflix, Prime Video, or HBO deal). The We Needed Roads crew and Luke from @TheHowdyBeansPodcast are back with five more books we want to see adapted for film or TV.Books we discuss in this episode:

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko — Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fiction

HEX by Thomas Olde Heuvelt — Horror, Dark Fantasy, Thriller

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — Sci-Fi, Fantasy, LitRPG

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler — Fantasy Comedy, High Fantasy

The Carpet People by Terry Pratchett — Comic Fantasy, Humor, Classic High FantasyWe break down our dream cast, format and director — and why Hollywood needs to take notice.Follow us on socials for more sci-fi, superheroes, and pop culture chaos:https://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/[email protected]://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsNew episodes every weekSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsWhich book do YOU want to see adapted? Drop your picks in the comments!

Prime Video’s The Girlfriend is a six-episode psychological thriller based on Michelle Frances’ novel. Starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, the series follows a mother convinced her son’s new girlfriend isn’t who she claims to be….We break down the good, the bad, and the WTF of The Girlfriend — including spoilers, toxic mothers, control, and who is telling the truth. Is it a gripping psychological drama, or a shallow gold digging flop?Were you Team Cherry or Team Laura? Let us know in the comments...Follow us on socials for more plutonium pop culture chaos:https://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/[email protected]://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsNew episodes every weekSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsWhat did YOU think of The Girlfriend? Let us know in the comments!#TheGirlfriend #PrimeVideo #RobinWright #OliviaCooke #WeNeededRoads #podcast

🎙️ Join Neil and David as they dive headfirst into all the spoilers from Francis Lawrence’s bold new take on Stephen King’s 1979 dystopian classic The Long Walk.

From the novel’s huge influence on the dystopian genre, to the standout performances that bring the story to life, and the biggest changes from page to screen—we’ve got it covered.

And the big question: how long do you think you’d last on the Walk?

Drop your survival time in the comments!

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Apple TV+’s Murderbot might just be the best sci-fi adaptation no one’s talking about. Based on Martha Wells’ cult-classic series The Murderbot Diaries.

Alexander Skarsgård brings to life everyone’s favourite depressed & anxious robot —we all relate to way too much.Marie break down the biggest differences between the books and the show, while Neil and Jose give their unbiased thoughts on the series.

We discuss what Apple TV+ nailed — and what could have been better.Whether you’re a longtime fan of the books or just meeting our space opera loving SecUnit for the first time, this one’s for you.

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Think you know Friends? We put our knowledge to the test in the ultimate Friends Trivia Quiz! What starts as a seemingly harmless game between Neil, David, and Marie quickly escalates into a full-blown chaos with the future of the podcast hanging in the balance.From guest stars to obscure behind the scenes facts — how well do you really remember the most iconic sitcom of all time? Play along with us and see if you can beat our scores.Follow us on socials for more pop culture fun https://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/[email protected]://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdowns What’s YOUR Friends quiz score? Let us know in the comments#FriendsQuiz #FriendsTrivia #FriendsSitcom #WeNeededRoadsPodcast #Friends

Join Neil & David as they break down the good, the bad and the many many many WTF moments from director Zach Creggers sophomore effort "Weapons', theres missing children, way too many hot dogs, chicken soup, and oh yeah, utter terror!!!!Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbhttps://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/[email protected]://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)Fund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsAnd don't forget to leave us a comment and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice#zachcregger #weaponsmovie #horror #juliagarner #joshbrolin #benedictwong #aldenehrenreich #chickensoup

Join Neil, Marie and special guest Luke from ⁨@TheHowdyBeansPodcast⁩ as for change we talk about books instead of TV and movies, but fear not we're not forsaking TV & film completely as we are each going to give our top 3 books we'd like to see adapted to the small or big screen.Timecodes00:00:00 - Intro00:03:38 - Empire of the Vampire by 00:13:30 - Skulduggery & Pleasent00:26:21 - Gideon The Ninth00:34:58 - Kings of the Wyld00:45:57 - The Strings of Murder00:54:27 - Jade City01:00:44 - Red Rising01:07:35 - Wizard for Hire01:27:20 - The Wicked Bargain01:32:31 - Viewer Comments 01:35:46 - Quickfire recommendations 01:39:21 - OutroThanks to Rebootdeboot,  @TheVhsAbysspodcast  &  @seismiccinema8842  for their comments!Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbhttps://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/[email protected]://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)Fund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsAnd don't forget to leave us a comment and subscribe on your podcast platform of choiceBooks mentioned in this episode - Empire of the Vampire, Empire of the Damned and Empire of the Dawn by Jay KristoffMonkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson & Axel SchefflerIn the Name of the Wind by Patrick RothrussThe Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan Skulduggery and Pleasant by Derek LandryThe Bobby Dollar Trilogy by Tad Williams The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams Gideon The Ninth by Tasmyn MuirKings of the Wyld by Nicholas EamesBloody Rose by Nicholas EamesThe Strings of Murder by Oscar De MurielJade City by Fonda LeeThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchRed Rising by Pierce BrownWizard for Hire by Obert SkyeThe Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole NovoaPickmans Model by H.P LovecraftThe Cave of Time by Edward PackardThe Boy From The Sea by H.L Macfarlane Carmilla by Sheridan Le FanuMogworld by Yahtzee CroshawMonstrous Regiment by Terry PratchettFlowers For Algernon by Daniel KeyesThe Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason ArnoppAnd finally 3 books that need to be adapted properly!World War Z by Max BrooksThe Passage by Justin Cronin The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps final countdown to avengers Doomsday — but is it stretching too far, too fast?We break down the good, the bad, and the WTF of Fantastic Four First Steps — including spoilers. From bold new visuals to big emotional swings, we discuss what worked, what dragged, and what left us scratching our heads.Pedro Pascal is severing up familiar daddy as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm had us all divided, Ebon Moss-Bachrach serves up a rocky Ben Grimm and Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch is more than a pretty face!There’s action, grief, sexy aliens and family dinners. But is that enough? Two of us loved it, two of us nearly fell asleep. We may not save the multiverse, but we do have opinions. Follow our dysfunctional family on our socials!Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbhttps://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/[email protected]://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)Fund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsNew episodes every weekSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsWhat did you think of Fantastic Four: First Steps? Let us know in the comments!#pedropascal #vanessakirby #mcu #marvel #thefantasticfour #fantasticfourfirststeps#silversurfer #Galactus #doctordoom #avengersdoomsday

The Bear Season 4 has everyone talking — but not everyone’s saying nice things… especially our parents.We break down the good, the bad, and the WTF of The Bear Season 4 — including spoilers.We dig into Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce making their writing debuts on The Bear — and how Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Richie, along with the rest of the Bears, had us crying under the table. Was Liza Colón-Zayas sidelined this season? And most importantly… were there enough Faks?Neil now suspects Marie might be a witch after her creepily accurate Season 4 predictions. Also, how much can Marie realistically thirst over Will Poulter and Jeremy Allen White in a single hour-long episode? And why did Captain Marvel ruin Neil’s day?Oh, Britta’s in thisWe may not know much about food — but we can talk about TV for hours.Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbhttps://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/[email protected]://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)Fund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsAnd don't forget to leave us a comment and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice#TheBear #TheBearSeason4 #TheBearSeason4Review #JeremyAllenWhite #ebonmossbachrach #WeNeededRoads #fak

James Gunn’s Superman is kicking off the new DC Universe, finally bringing back colour and joy to the DCU.

We break down the good, the bad, and the WTF of Superman (2025) — including spoilers.

We discuss what works, what worries us, and what we’re hyped for.

David Corenswet dons the red trunks and cape, delivering a Superman we’ve been missing. Clark Kent, however, barely gets a byline.

Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane sugar addiction has us all a bit concerned.

Nicholas Hoult goes bold (and bald?) as Lex Luthor — and unfortunately, he’s still rather attractive, leading to some very confusing feelings on Marie’s side.

Oh, and Krypto the Superdog? Absolute scene-stealer. 10/10. Best boy.

Plus, a star-studded cast including Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, and more.

And seriously… what is Jimmy Olsen’s deal?

Superman may not have time for selfies — but we do. Follow us on our socials!

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