Read, Watch, Play Podcast

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 their list, what they had difficulty cutting, and some honorable mentions. Finally they close out with some things they are looking forward to in the new year. You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

This week Nick and Randy are joined by Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to cover Frankenstein⁠Retrotopia Linktree⁠You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in the lab for our 46th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Frankenstein

On the third episode of Read Watch Scare Nick and Randy discuss the 1996 legendary film Scream.

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in the naval of America for our 45th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Caught StealingOriginal Story: Caught Stealing | written by Charlie Huston in 2004Adaptation: Caught Stealing| directed by Darren Aronofsky in 2025

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in the naval of America for our 44th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Gone GirlOriginal Story: Gone Girl | written by Gillian Flynn in 2012Adaptation: Gone Girl | directed by David Fincher in 2014

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week at the 2025 tour championship for our 43rd installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Happy Gilmore and the legacy sequel Happy Gilmore 2. Original Story: Happy Gilmore | directed by Dennis Dugan in 1996Adaptation: Happy Gilmore 2 | directed by Kyle Newacheck released in 2025

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Amity for our 42nd installment of Read, Watch, Play covering the original summer blockbuster and the original book to screen phenomenon, JAWS. Original Story: Jaws | written by Peter Benchley Adaptation: Jaws | directed by Steven Spielberg

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Berk for our 41st installment of Read, Watch, Play covering How to Train Your Dragon. Original Story: How to Train Your Dragon | directed by Dean Deblois released in 2010Adaptation: How to Train Your Dragon | directed by Dean Deblois released in 2025Nick and Randy cover How to Train Your Dragon the animated smash hit from 2010 that was recently adapted into live action in 2025 by director Dean Deblois.

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonIn this new series Nick and Randy take a deep dive on actor Val Kilmer discussing his background and why he was a special actor before attempting to construct his Mount Rushmore of performances over his career.

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonAdaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering the Season 2 Finale, Episode 7 of the show titled 'Convergence'.

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Sin City for our 40th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Casino. Original Story: Casino | written by Nicholas Pileggi released in 1995Adaptation: Casino | directed by Martin Scorsese released in 1995Nick and Randy cover Casino, the neon soaked little brother to Goodfellas from 1995 directed by Martin Scorsese . This is an adaptation of the 1995 novel Casino by Nicholas Pileggi.

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonAdaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering Season 2 Episodes 5 and 6 of the show titled 'Feel Her Love' and 'The Price' .

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonJoin us this week in Brooklyn for our 39th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Goodfellas. Original Story: Wiseguys | written by Nicholas Pileggi released in 1985Adaptation: Goodfellas | directed by Martin Scorsese released in 1990Nick and Randy cover a mob classic with the 1990 masterpiece from Martin Scorsese Goodfellas. This is an adaptation of the 1985 novel Wiseguys by Nicholas Pileggi.

You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonAdaptation discussion of The Last of Us Part II covering Season 2 Episodes 3 and 4 of the show titled 'The Path' and 'Day One' .

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]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 for those that have played the game. Join us this week in Jackson for our 38th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Last of Us. Timestamps:(00:00) - Season 2 Episode 2 Through the Valley conversation(35:46) - SPOILER discussion for video gameOriginal Story: The Last of Us Part II | developed by Naughty Dog released in 2020Adaptation: The Last of Us created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin and produced by HBOYou can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 for those that have played the game. Join us this week in Jackson for our 38th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Last of Us. Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and The Last of Us Part II thoughts (spoiler-free)(18:46) - Season 2 Episode 1 Future Days conversation(47:09) - SPOILER discussion for video gameOriginal Story: The Last of Us Part II | developed by Naughty Dog released in 2020Adaptation: The Last of Us created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin and produced by HBOYou can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play Discord⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 start the episode Nick and Randy hit their memories and feelings toward baseball before diving into the (tragedy?) of this book and the success of the adaptation. Join us this week at the Coliseum for our 37th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Moneyball. Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Baseball Banter(25:17) - Moneyball Novel Discussion(47:07) - Moneyball Film DiscussionOriginal Story: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game | written by Michael Lewis released in 2003Adaptation: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller, released in 2011You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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.

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.

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

Nick and Randy are back with another bonus episode covering episodes 6 and 7 of Severance titled Attila and Chikhai Bardo.

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

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.

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.

On the second episode of Read Watch Scare Nick and Randy discuss the 2009 found footage hit Paranormal Activity.

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 tragedy they believe they are cursed. This movie is not a direct adaptation of any source material other than history but Nick and Randy discuss the Dark Side of the Ring season 1 episode that covers the Von Erichs as an entry point into the discussion.

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.

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 list, what they had difficulty cutting, and some honorable mentions. Finally they close out with some things they are looking forward to in the new year. You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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.

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. (00:00) - Introduction and general discussion about Jurassic Park (27:33) - Rapid Fire Questions & Listener Comments (45:18) - Movie Discussion

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: "Top Gun Anthem" by Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens (From "Top Gun" Original Soundtrack) Jet noise sound effect: soundeffectsfactory

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 instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and general discussion about the story (15:53) - Book Discussion (44:36) - Movie Discussion

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and VR Discussion (33:55) - Book Discussion (1:17:31) - Movie Discussion

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.

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 Venice directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and general mystery chatter (11:00) - Book Discussion (20:53) - Movie Discussion (58:20) - Halloween recommendations

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 Material: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Adaptation: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by Christopher Columbus You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and discussion of Young Adult golden age (14:07) - Growing up with Harry Potter (21:57) - Rapid Fire Questions (32:20) - Book Discussion on Harry Potter (55:00) - What did the movie need to get right? (56:08) - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie Discussion

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 installment of Read, Watch, Play covering American PsychoSource Material: American Psycho by Bret Easton EllisAdaptation: American Psycho by Mary HarronYou can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick HinksonTimestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and housekeeping(5:12) - Book discussion on American Psycho(28:40) - Movie discussion on American Psycho

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 diving into the first Bond novel by Sir Ian Fleming. They close out as always with their thoughts on the movie adaptation from 2006 by director Martin Campbell that brought the Bond franchise back to life. Join us this week at the poker table in the 23rd installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Casino Royale https://linktr.ee/unbuckledcomics Source Material: Casino Royale by Ian Fleming Adaptation: Casino Royale directed by Martin Campbell and released in 2006 You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and history with James Bond (22:31) - Book on Casino Royale book and discussion (52:21) - Background on the adaptation and Casino Royale movie discussion

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 their structure this week beginning with an abbreviated book discussion, before sharing their thoughts on Season 2, and dishing out some end of season awards.  Join us this week in Dragonstone in the 22nd installment of Read, Watch, Play covering season 2 of House of the Dragon Book: Fire & Blood written by George R.R. Martin Adaptation: House of the Dragon Season 2 produced by HBO You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction, thoughts on content discussion, and what house would we be in (19:22) - Fire & Blood book discussion (34:00) - Season 2 House of the Dragon Main Discussion (1:24:27) Season 2 Awards

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 episode. Aidan, Nick, and Randy discuss their experience reading the novelization of the movie by Arthur C. Clarke released after the movie before diving into this cultural monolith in the film world. Join us this week on our journey to Clavius and potentially turning into space babies in the 21st installment of Read, Watch, Play covering 2001: A Space Odyssey Song at end of episode: That Lizard by Caughy Caughy Instagram Source Material: 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke Adaptation: 2001: A Space Odyssey directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1968 | distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (17:41) - Book background and discussion (46:05) - Background on the adaptation and movie discussion

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 as a whole, and what their expectations were heading into this movie. They first discuss some background on how the partnership between Universal Studios and Nintendo came to be before delving into their thoughts on the movie.  Join us this week for a sing-along to Peaches in the 20th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Super Mario Bros. Movie.  Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and Nintendo memories (16:36) - Why is the Mario franchise so enduring? (31:25) - Background on the adaptation (34:35) - Movie discussion Source Material: The Mario franchise from Nintendo Adaptation: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath released by Universal Studios in 2023 You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

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 collective disappointment at the end of Game of Thrones. They then dive into their thoughts on the source material Fire & Blood before shifting into their takes on the first season of House of the Dragon.  Join us this week in flea bottom in the 19th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering season 1 of House of the Dragon Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and thoughts on heist movies (11:30) - Fire & Blood discussion (33:50) - Background on the adaptation and House of the Dragon Season 1 discussion Book: Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin published in 2018 Adaptation: House of the Dragon released by HBO in 2022. You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

This week Nick and Randy get themselves lost in the Connemara Forest in Ireland in an attempt to cover The Watchers. This 2022 debut novel by A.M. Shine was adapted this year (2024) by Ishana Night Shyamalan daughter of M. Night Shyamalan.  They start the episode by discussing their experiences with the book before delving into the adaptation released by Warner Bros. They discuss their high level thoughts on what the movie did well and did not do well before they close out as always by diving deeper into their thoughts scoring the adaptation on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy. Join us this week as we attempt to overthrow Madeline and escape the coop in this 18th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering The Watchers.  Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and thoughts on heist movies (08:45) - Rapid Fire Questions & The Watchers by A.M. Shine book discussion (33:04) - Background on the adaptation and movie discussion Book: The Watchers by A.M. Shine published in 2022 Adaptation: The Watchers, directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, released by Warner Bros. You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

This week Nick and Randy stretch their definition of what qualifies as an adaptation as they sail the seven seas covering the early 2000’s blockbuster sensation Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.  The lads dive into their appetite for theme parks and their memories of the ride that inspired the franchise before setting course for Tortuga. They discuss the phenomenon of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow and they close out as always by diving deeper into their thoughts on the adaptation by scoring it on casting, plot, world-building, soundtrack, and legacy. Grab a rum runner, kick back, and join us this week as we cover a beloved movie for us both in this 17th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl..  Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and theme park discussion (17:00) - Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Discussion (30:00) - Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl Movie Discussion Original: Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Walt Disney World Adaptation: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Movie, directed by Gore Verbinski, released by Disney in 2003 You can find us on instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson