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Happy Halloween! The Becks have returned from a week abroad to talk about Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic and its 1998 film adaptation. In this episode, they talk about cruising, A Nightmare Before Christmas, and their new son Tobias! Enjoy!
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Any pod against my Sox this series is a suckers pod
Codie and Billy continue Spooky Month with something terrifying to Codie: baseball! In this brand new episode on the 1988 film Eight Men Out, you'll hear Codie talk about Florida, Billy say a naughty word, and Luna's thoughts on capitalism. Play ball!
What is your favorite niche sports scandal? Send it to [email protected]
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Poooooooooooooood!
Codie and Billy finish up their series on plays and start off Spooky Month strong with Arsenic and Old Lace! They dig into the humor, pace, and hidden themes of this classic 1941 play and 1994 film by Frank Capra. If for no other reason, listen in for Billy's terrible movie trailer voice!
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Blast a pod into forever...
The Becks are taking it back to Pittsburgh in the '50's to talk about August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play Fences and its 2016 film adaptation starring Denzel Washington. How did Billy ruin a college production of this play? Did Codie commit a murder? Was someone's mom accidentally racist? Tune in to find out!
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Another Pod of the Forest
Fire up your southern drawl and invest in cotton, because The Becks have some things to say about Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes! In this episode, find out about Codie and Billy's surprisingly deep connection to the play, a horrible thing Shell Oil owns, and a worse thing Billy's mom said once. Enjoy!
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Villain, I have done thy podcast!
The Becks are tackling the bard himself in this week's episode on Titus Andronicus, and its 1999 Julie Taymor adaptation Titus! Listen in as Codie and Billy break down this often forgotten Shakespeare tragedy, tell tales of theatre school, and try not to get too horny on main.
What is the strangest setting you've seen a play adapted into? Let us know at [email protected]
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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!
What sporting event do you want to see made into a movie? Let us know at [email protected]
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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
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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
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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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Are you there, pod? It's us, the Becks.
Codie & Billy have come of age and are finally ready to talk about Judy Blume's classic novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and its film adaptation! Listen in as they share embarrassing childhood stories, childhood crushes, and childhood imaginary friends. Make sure to share YOUR embarrassing stories by sending them to [email protected]
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Ready Podcast Twenty-Nine
Put on your VR headsets and strap on those crotch haptics, because Codie and Billy are back to talk about Ready Player One! On this episode, all of your questions will be answered, like what nerdy class did Billy take in middle school? What's Codie's favorite robot? Who farted on the Chronicles of Narnia episode? Listen to find out!
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Happy Black History Month!
Codie and Billy are back to talk about The Color Purple and its film adaptations. They also go off the rails as usual, you get how this thing goes by now.
This podcast contains discussions of child abuse, domestic abuse, and sexual abuse.
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Romeo & Juliet & Zombies & Podcasts
Codie and Billy have survived the apocalypse to bring you another episode of Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast! This time around, they turn their sights on the romantic zombie comedy Warm Bodies. They discuss The Royal Rumble, the 2010's zombie boom, and a surprising on-set menace. Enjoy!
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