Adapt or Perish

Apr 14 2025 166 ep. 95 mins 54
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Whether it's stage to screen, book to television, comic to blockbuster, or movie to musical and back again, this podcast leaves no adaptation unturned.

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Death at a Funeral (Ep. 163)

Apr 14 2025 29 mins  
In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish, we’re looking at two very different but completely identical versions of Death at a Funeral, the chaotic look at a family in mourning. In this episode, we discuss: The 2007 version of Death at a Funeral, directed by Frank Oz, written by Dean Craig, and starring Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Rupert Graves, Andy Nyman, Ewen Bremner, Dais

Heaven Can Wait (Ep. 162)

Mar 31 2025 115 mins  
In Episode 162 of Adapt or Perish, we’re taking a look at the story of the boxer/quarterback/stand-up comedian taken too soon and given a second chance in a new body, (usually called) Heaven Can Wait! In this episode, we discuss: Heaven Can Wait, Harry Segall’s original 1938 play Here Comes Mr. Jordan, the 1941 theatrical movie directed by Alexander Hall, written by Sidney Buc

Poison (Ep. 161)

Mar 17 2025 29 mins  
In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish, we’re going back to Roald Dahl for a look at his short story Poison, screen adaptations from Alfred Hitchcock and Wes Anderson, and more! In this episode, we discuss: Roald Dahl’s original 1950 short story The 1958 episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Casey Robinson, and starring James Donald, W

Around the World in 80 Days (Ep. 160)

Mar 03 2025 110 mins  
In Episode 160 of Adapt or Perish, Jules Verne is taking us Around the World in 80 Days! In this episode, we discuss: Jules Verne’s original 1872 novel The 1956 theatrical movie directed by Michael Anderson, written by James Poe, John Farrow, and S.J. Perelman, and starring David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine, and Robert Newton The 1989 miniseries directed by Buzz Kulik,

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Ep. 159)

Feb 17 2025 29 mins  
In this Adapt or Perish Mini, we’re heading to the town of Chewandswallow for some light apps and a look at Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1978 book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett The 2009 animated movie written and directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Bruce

The Time Machine (Ep. 158)

Feb 03 2025 103 mins  
In Episode 158 of Adapt or Perish, we’re talking time travel and taking a look at the seminal work of science fiction from H.G. Wells, The Time Machine! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1895 novel by H.G. Wells The 1960 theatrical movie directed by George Pal, written by David Duncan, and starring Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot, and Whit Bissell

Nosferatu (Ep. 157)

Jan 20 2025 30 mins  
In this Adapt or Perish Mini, we’re doing a Dracula follow-up with a look at the newest screen adaptation from Robert Eggers, Nosferatu! If you haven’t heard it, catch up by listening to Dracula (Ep. 54) on the web, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or Spotify. In this episode, we discuss: Dracula, Bram Stoker’s original 1897 novel Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, the 1922 silent mo

The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (Ep. 156)

Jan 06 2025 89 mins  
In Episode 156 of Adapt or Perish, we’re going back to the works of Agatha Christie, but now we’re focusing on Miss Marple and The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side! In this episode, we discuss: The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side, Agatha Christie’s original 1962 novel The Mirror Crack’d, the 1980 movie directed by Guy Hamilton, written by Jonathan Hales and Barry San

Elf (Ep. 155)

Dec 23 2024 29 mins  
For this Christmas Eve Adapt or Perish Mini, journey with us through the Candy Cane Forest, the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gum Drops, and the Lincoln Tunnel for a look at Elf! In this episode, we discuss: Elf, the 2003 movie directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner, and Bob Newhart Elf, the 20

A Christmas Carol, Part 5 (Ep. 154)

Dec 09 2024 92 mins  
Season's greetings and happy holidays from Adapt or Perish! It’s the time of year for our fifth look at A Christmas Carol and 10 more screen adaptations of the Charles Dickens classic. And here’s a Christmas miracle for you: Ari’s back to help! Our previous Christmas Carol episodes: Part 1 on the web, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Overcast Part 2 on the web, Apple Podcasts, S