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Read, Watch, Play Podcast
by ReadWatchPlay
Welcome to Read, Watch, Play. Your new favorite podcast where we dive into the stories we love and how they’re adapted. We will be coming to you every other week discussing the genesis of our favorite books, movies, games and our sometimes not so favorite adaptations of those. Join hosts Randy and Nick as each episode they obsessively tackle popular titles like Jurassic Park, The Shining, and The Last of Us discussing their memories of the story, favorite scenes, best adaptation choices, and much more.
Episodes
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Episode #51: The Odyssey
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Guest: Sam from Retrotopia
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Episode #50: Shutter Island
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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Episode #49: Project Hail Mary
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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Episode #48: Miracle
This week Nick and Randy cover possibly the biggest moment in sports history and tackle Miracle. You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy...
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Bonus Episode #5: Best of 2025
Join Nick and Randy for the third annual 'Best Of' episode as they countdown the best books, movies, tv shows, and games they have consumed in 2025. Both hosts come prepared with their Top 7 and alternate sharing their picks for the year. They also discuss what they were surprised did not make...
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Episode #47: The Muppet Christmas Carol
This week Nick and Randy cover the holiday classic The Muppet Christmas Carol. You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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Episode #46: Frankenstein
This week Nick and Randy are joined by Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to cover Frankenstein Retrotopia Linktree You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord…
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Read Watch Scare #3: Scream
On the third episode of Read Watch Scare Nick and Randy discuss the 1996 legendary film Scream.
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Episode #45: Caught Stealing
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Join us this week in the naval of America for our 45th installment of Read, Watch…
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Episode #44: Gone Girl
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Join us this week in the naval of America for our 44th installment of Read, Watch, Play...
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Episode #43: Happy Gilmore (and other recommended Legacy Sequels)
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Join us this week at the 2025 tour championship for our 43rd installment of Read, Watch, Play...
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Episode #42: Jaws
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Join us this week in Amity for our 42nd installment of Read, Watch, Play covering the…
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Episode #41: How to Train Your dragon
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Join us this week in Berk for our 41st installment of Read, Watch, Play covering How to Train...
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Special Features #1: The Val Kilmer Files
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson In this new series Nick and Randy take a deep dive on actor Val Kilmer discussing his background...
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Read Watch TV #8: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 (Convergence)
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Adaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering the Season 2 Finale, Episode 7 of the…
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Episode #40: Casino
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Join us this week in Sin City for our 40th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Casino....
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Read Watch TV #7: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 & 6 (Feel Her Love and The Price)
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Adaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering Season 2 Episodes 5 and 6 of the show titled...
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Episode #39: Goodfellas
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Join us this week in Brooklyn for our 39th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Goodfellas....
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Read Watch TV #6: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 & 4 (The Path and Day One)
You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected] Read Watch Play Discord Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Adaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering Season 2 Episodes 3 and 4 of the show titled…
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Bonus Episode #4: Mailbag
While Nick recovers this week Randy answers some questions from our mailbag including most underrated movies of all time, content burnout, favorite cheesesteak, and more! You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected]...
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Read Watch TV #5: The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 (Through the Valley)
The Last of Us is back and your boys are back and ready to discuss. This episode covers the 1st episode of season 2 titled Future Days. To start the episode Nick and Randy discuss at a high level their thoughts on the video game before discussing the season premier. They end with a spoiler cast…
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Episode #38: The Last of Us Part II (Season 2 Episode 1 Future Days)
The Last of Us is back and your boys are back and ready to discuss. This episode covers the 1st episode of season 2 titled Future Days. To start the episode Nick and Randy discuss at a high level their thoughts on the video game before discussing the season premier. They end with a spoiler cast…
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Read Watch TV #4: The White Lotus Season 3 Recap and Finale (Amor Fati)
This week on our becoming the norm television discussion episode Nick and Randy talk The White Lotus. Season 3 has just concluded and they have some thoughts. Tune in to hear more about their thoughts on the finale, overall thoughts on the season, and dish out some stupid awards. You can find us…
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Episode #37: Moneyball
In honor of opening day (one week late) Nick and Randy cover Moneyball! The 2003 novel by Michael Lewis covering the explosion of analytics in sports that was spearheaded by Oakland A's GM Billy Beane. The novel was adapted into a movie in 2011 directed by Bennett Miller staring Brad Pitt. To…
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Read Watch TV #3: Severance Season 2 Finale
Nick and Randy are back this week to discuss the season 2 finale of Severance 'Cold Harbor' and give their overall thoughts on the season.
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Episode #36: Mickey17
The boys are back this week with another new release covering the 2025 movie Mickey17 directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson. This new release is based upon the 2022 science fiction novel Mickey7 written by Edward Ashton.
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Episode #35: Fight Club
This week the boys are not talking about Fight Club. The 1999 adaptation directed by David Fincher starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. The film is based upon the 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk. Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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Read Watch TV #2: Severance Season 2 Episodes 6 & 7
Nick and Randy are back with another bonus episode covering episodes 6 and 7 of Severance titled Attila and Chikhai Bardo.
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Read Watch Action #2: John Wick
The action series is back! Nick and Randy are discussing the Keanu-ssance with the 2014 comeback hit John Wick. The guys discuss their memories of the movie, where Keanu stands in terms of action stars, and dish out some dumb awards about the movie John Wick. Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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Read Watch TV #1: Severance Season 2 Episodes 1-5
Nick and Randy go off script this week with a bonus episode discussing Severance season 2. At the time of this recording, episodes 1 through 5 have been released. They chat about some early season favorites and theories for the rest of the season.
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Episode #34: The Shawshank Redemption
This week Nick and Randy cover the number one rated movie on IMDb The Shawshank Redemption. The 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont which is an adaptation of the 1982 novella from Stephen King.
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Read Watch Scare #2: Paranormal Activity
On the second episode of Read Watch Scare Nick and Randy discuss the 2009 found footage hit Paranormal Activity.
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Episode #33: The Iron Claw
Step into the ring this week with Nick and Randy as they discuss the 2023 movie The Iron Claw, released by A24 and directed by Sean Durkin starring Zac Efron. The film is a biographical sports drama telling the story of the Von Erichs, a family of wrestling royalty that goes through such utter...
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Episode #32: Nosferatu
Join Nick and Randy this week as they keep vampuary rolling and discuss Nosferatu. The 1922 silent film and the 2024 adaptation titled Nosferatu as well by Robert Eggers released on Christmas.
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Episode #31: Twilight
Join Nick and Randy as they discuss the greatest love story of our time. Twilight! They discuss first their memories of the franchise, before discussing the 2005 novel by Stephanie Meyer and the 2008 film adaptation. You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at...
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Bonus Episode #3: Best Things We've Read, Watched, and Played 2024
Join Nick and Randy for this special holiday episode as they countdown the best books, movies, tv shows, and games they have consumed in 2024. Both hosts come prepared with their Top 7 and alternate sharing their picks for the year. They also discuss what they were surprised did not make their...
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Episode #30: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Nick and Randy head to whoville this week to tackle the 1966 tv movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the 2000 adaptation directed by Ron Howard.
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Episode #29: Jurassic Park (Remastered)
Nick and Randy return to Isla Nublar this episode to celebrate their one-year anniversary and talk Jurassic Park. They discuss their embarrasment over the first episode before talking about the 1990 novel by Michael Crichton and the 1993 adaptation Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg....
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Read Watch Action #1: Top Gun
Episode 1 in a new series of episodes covering action movies that Nick and Randy love. We reflect on our relationship to Top Gun, why it works so well, and then dish out a variety of ridiculous awards to this classic from 1986 directed by Tony Scott starring Tom Cruise. Song credits in intro…
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Episode #28: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Nick and Randy cover The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo the 2008 novel by Stieg Larsson and the 2011 adaptation directed by David Fincher. Join us for some coffee in the cold in Hedestad, Sweden for our 28th episode of Read Watch Play covering The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. You can find us on...
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Episode #27: Ready Player One
This week Nick and Randy are joined by Brian and Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to cover Ready Player One. This is the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline that was adapted in 2018 by Steven Spielberg. Retrotopia Linktree You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast …
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Read Watch Scare #1: Smile
Special Halloween bonus episode and the first episode in our new horror movie series! This month Nick makes Randy watch Smile the 2022 surprise box office smash from debut director Parker Finn.
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Episode #26: A Haunting in Venice (& Halloween movie recommendations)
Nick and Randy cover A Haunting in Venice the 2023 adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe'en Party. Join us in the sinking city to celebrate our 26th episode of Read Watch Play covering A Haunting in Venice Source Material: Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie Adaptation: A Haunting in...
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Episode #25: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The big one! Nick and Randy cover Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The 2001 movie adaptation based upon the smash hit book series by J.K. Rowling. Join us in the Three Broomsticks to celebrate our 25th episode of Read Watch Play covering Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Source…
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Episode #24: American Psycho
Spooky season is full swing here as take a ride into the mind of Patrick Bateman. Nick and Randy cover the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho, which was adapted into a movie in 2000. Join us this week at Paul Allen's apartment to listen to some Huey Lewis and the News in the 24th...
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Episode #23: Casino Royale
We have another guest this week! Nick and Randy are joined by Logan the host of the Unbuckled Comics podcast to cover Daniel Craig's maiden voyage as our favorite 00 James Bond in Casino Royale. Logan, Nick, and Randy discuss their history and relationship to the character of James Bond before...
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Episode #22: House of the Dragon (Season 2)
We are back in Westeros! This week Nick and Randy find their way through King’s Landing once again as they cover Season 2 of House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones spin-off that is set in A Song of Ice and Fire universe written by George R.R. Martin. As they just covered season 1 they mix up...
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Episode #21: 2001: A Space Odyssey
We have a guest! This week Nick and Randy are joined by Aidan Caughy to cover a little known film called 2001: A Space Odyssey directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1968. This is the second film from Kubrick we have covered on the podcast after The Shining and it's just as divisive as that...
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Episode #20: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
This week Nick and Randy take the warp pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom to relive their childhood by covering the 2023 animated blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie. They start the episode by discussing their childhood memories and nostalgia for the Mario franchise, how they feel about Nintendo…
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Episode #19: House of the Dragon (Season 1)
This week Nick and Randy make their long awaited journey into Westeros as they cover Season 1 of House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones spin-off that is set in A Song of Ice and Fire universe. They start the episode by discussing their feelings heading into season 1 of the show after their...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Read, Watch, Play. Your new favorite podcast where we dive into the stories we love and how they’re adapted. We will be coming to you every other week discussing the genesis of our favorite books, movies, games and our sometimes not so favorite adaptations of those. Join hosts Randy and Nick as each episode they obsessively tackle popular titles like Jurassic Park, The Shining, and The Last of Us discussing their memories of the story, favorite scenes, best adaptation choices, and much more.
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