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The Becks
One host reads a book, the other watches the movie based on the book. What’s different? What’s the same? Did it work? Find out on Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast, hosted by Codie Beck and Billy Beck.
Total 47 episodes
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Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen

Lincoln freed all the pods, all the pods but one   Codie and Billy are back to talk about a novel that was formative in Billy's life that he never read: Cheaper By The Dozen! Also, there was an unrelated movie by the same in released in 2003 that claims to be adapted from the novel. Was it really? How was this novel so formative to Billy? Who is the cutest kitten in the Beck house? Find out by listening to this week's episode!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:13:0814/11/2024
Practical Magic

Practical Magic

My pod Your pod OUR pod   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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:12:2631/10/2024
Eight Men Out

Eight Men Out

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]   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:40:1517/10/2024
Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:33:5703/10/2024
Fences

Fences

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:20:5019/09/2024
The Little Foxes

The Little Foxes

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:13:4505/09/2024
Titus Andronicus / Titus (1999)

Titus Andronicus / Titus (1999)

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]   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:33:3422/08/2024
The Boys in the Boat

The Boys in the Boat

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]   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:22:0408/08/2024
To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

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]   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   RIP Marshmallo Beck 2013-2024
01:30:3625/07/2024
The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

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: linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Check out the killer titular painting here: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/93798/picture-of-dorian-gray  
01:09:5211/07/2024
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
02:03:1327/06/2024
The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:48:0913/06/2024
Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

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.   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:52:5130/05/2024
The Joy Luck Club

The Joy Luck Club

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:51:3216/05/2024
Shoeless Joe / Field of Dreams

Shoeless Joe / Field of Dreams

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:49:4302/05/2024
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
02:00:3218/04/2024
Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:19:3404/04/2024
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

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]   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:24:0121/03/2024
Ready Player One

Ready Player One

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
02:10:5307/03/2024
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

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.   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
02:06:4122/02/2024
Warm Bodies

Warm Bodies

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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:07:1608/02/2024
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Do not cite the deep podcasts to me, for I was there when they were recorded   It's another episode of STBAMMP! This time around, Codie and Billy climb back in the clos--wardrobe alongside the Pevensies to discuss The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! In this episode, they answer all of your questions about this seminal children's classic: What's in Codie's juice? How blasphemous does Billy get? Who farted? The answers will astound you!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:19:4725/01/2024
Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook

An official statement from STBAMMP: Go Birds.   Codie and Billy return from holiday break for another installment of Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast! This time around, they tackle the 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook. Join them as they try to remember obscure Eagles players of the past, review a completely different movie, and break an outlet! Enjoy!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:12:4011/01/2024
A Christmas Carol (1938) Watchalong

A Christmas Carol (1938) Watchalong

Pod! Humbug!   Merry Christmas! Santa decided to drop a pod in your stocking early this week, and it's a watchalong of the 1938 classic adaptation A Christmas Carol! Get cozy and watch the movie as Codie and Billy add insightful commentary and terrible jokes. It's like Rifftrax, but not as good!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:16:4325/12/2023
A Christmas Carol (1938) Trailer

A Christmas Carol (1938) Trailer

Merry Christmas (Eve)!   What's this? A special little treat in your podcast stocking? Go ahead, open it, I won't tell Santa...   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVop9seXSoQ
04:2224/12/2023
Bonus Episode: Wonka

Bonus Episode: Wonka

Oompa Loompa doopity deet Have a bonus podcast as a treat   Codie and Billy just saw Wonka (2023)! Hear their spoiler filled thoughts, and their idea for a sequel, in this special bonus pod!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
47:1917/12/2023
Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Oompa Loompa Doopity Doo We have another podcast for you   The time has come for Codie and Billy to step into the world of Roald Dahl and his classic children's story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Who was Tim Burton's second choice to play Willy Wonka? Which movie does Billy prefer? Who goes on the longer anti-capitalist rant? The answers may surprise you!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:55:1414/12/2023
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Strange things did happen here No stranger would it be If we met up at midnight in the podding tree   The Hunger Games season comes to a thrilling conclusion with the newest entry in the franchise: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Billy and Codie dive headfirst into a SPOILER HEAVY discussion on the book and new film, including character analysis, some fan theories, and why Billy is so hungover. Enjoy!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
02:06:1330/11/2023
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

If we pod, you pod with us   Brace yourselves, because Codie and Billy can TALK. This time, it's 2 hours and 20 minutes about The Hunger Games: Mockingjay! Prepare for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by reliving the epic finale of the original trilogy with The Becks. They discuss the location of Peeta, Billy's upcoming birthday, and many, MANY hospital visits. Enjoy!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
02:21:2916/11/2023
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The pods are NEVER in our favor...   In honor of the Third Quarter Quell, President Snow has requested that Codie and Billy record a podcast on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Join them in the arena to discuss propaganda and revolutions, the Spanish language, and Philadelphia sports fandom. Enjoy!   https://linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:45:0302/11/2023
The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

May the pods be ever in your favor...   Codie and Billy volunteer as tributes from District STBAMMP to compete in--or rather discuss The Hunger Games! Who was the biggest menace on set? Is Katniss a Strong Female CharacterTM? WHAT'S IN CODIE'S JUICE?   All these answers and more, on this week's episode!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:29:5419/10/2023
Rebecca

Rebecca

Last night, I dreamt I listened to a podcast again.   Codie and Billy are back to discuss a true classic: Rebecca! Topics of discussion include: Billy's embarrassing attempts to intro a podcast, Billy's embarrassing food truck experience, and Billy's embarrassing tendency to fall asleep in class. Oh, and a book and some movies too. Enjoy!   https://linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:19:2805/10/2023
Hallowe’en Party/A Haunting in Venice

Hallowe’en Party/A Haunting in Venice

The real haunting is the podcast we made along the way.   Codie and Billy are back for OVER TWO HOURS to talk about another Agatha Christie novel. This time, it's Hallowe'en Party, which was adapted for British television starring David Suchet.   Completely unrelated, they also saw Kenneth Branagh's new film A Haunting In Venice. No real reason, not like it's an adaptation of Hall--   WHAT?   https://linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Hearing on the Laemmle building on 9/28: Full site: https://planning.lacity.org/about/commissions-boards-hearings Specific meeting agenda: https://planning.lacity.org/dcpapi/meetings/document/75285    
02:04:5021/09/2023
Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

I choo choo choose violence!   KBCK Radio warmly invites you to enjoy another installment of Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast! Codie & Billy discuss the classic Agatha Christie novel and recent Kenneth Branagh film: Murder on the Orient Express! They discuss family visits, barking dogs, and the coming return of Poirot's mustache. Enjoy!   https://linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:09:5907/09/2023
The Exorcist

The Exorcist

The power of Pod compels you!   Codie and Billy are back to pea-soup-vomit their thoughts directly into your ear holes. Topics include: is The Exorcist a feminist movie? Was the production really cursed? Is Billy's dad a b*tch? All this and more on this brand new episode of Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast!   https://linktr.ee/soonmajorpod
01:23:5724/08/2023
The Time Machine

The Time Machine

"Eat the Rich" - H.G. Wells (accidentally)   Codie and Billy are BACK to talk about the classic novella The Time Machine and its mediocre 2002 film adaptation. They also talk about Las Vegas, the World Cup, and early 21st century pop music. Enjoy!   @SoonMajorPod @MrBillyBeck @prittyspeshyl/@prittyspeshul
01:13:3910/08/2023
Nimona

Nimona

I'm not a podcast, I'm a SHARK   Codie and Billy are back to talk about ND Stevenson's graphic novel Nimona and its recent Netflix adaptation. Why is Billy so tired? Did he fall asleep during the plot summary? What do the Becks order from Chipotle? These answers, and probably some discussion of Nimona, can be found in this episode of Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast!   Also we forgot plugs, so find us on the app maybe no longer known as Twitter here:   @SoonMajorPod @prittyspeshyl @MrBillyBeck
59:4027/07/2023
Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park

Welcome...to another movie podcast   Codie and Billy are a little late to the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, but we still made it! They talk about dinosaurs, dinosaur books, and the evils of capitalism! Why couldn't Codie remember the name of the book The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World by Riley Black? What personal tie does Billy have to the cast? What did Codie say that Billy had to censor?! Find out the answers and more on this episode of Soon to be a Major Motion Podcast!   @SoonMajorPod @prittyspeshyl @MrBillyBeck
01:46:4313/07/2023
Bonus Episode: Asteroid City

Bonus Episode: Asteroid City

TAKE ME DOOOOWN TO THE ASTEROID CITY WHERE THE CACTI'S GREEN AND THE KIDS ARE SH*TTY   SURPRISE! Codie and Billy just saw Asteroid City and HAD to talk about it. We know it's not based on a book so SHUT UP. Spoilers after 3:35. Enjoy!   @SoonMajorPod @MrBillyBeck @prittyspeshyl
34:4301/07/2023
Who Censored/Framed Roger Rabbit(?)

Who Censored/Framed Roger Rabbit(?)

Don't worry, the book and the movie share equal frames.   Codie and Billy are BACK to talk about the quirky novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? and its seminal adaptation Who Framed Roger Rabbit! They discuss the state of modern animation, the death of the $30 million movie, and whether Meg Ryan is hot or just "adorable". Oh, and the plots of the book and movie. Did you know one involves a genie?! Enjoy!   @SoonMajorPod @prittyspeshyl @MrBillyBeck
01:11:0029/06/2023
Stardust

Stardust

What do pods do? They cast.   It's Codie's birthday week, so we celebrate in style with one of her favorite movies! Don't worry, we still made her read the book. Is it better than the movie? Does Billy agree to its masterpiece status? Why is Billy so inebriated? All these answers and more on this week's episode: Stardust!   @prittyspeshyl @MrBillyBeck @SoonMajorPod   #CTID
01:31:5815/06/2023
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Heat up some fava beans and grab your favorite wine...   A new episode is here! Codie and Billy sit down to discuss the seminal thriller The Silence of the Lambs. The Becks have a lot to talk about with this one, so sit back and enjoy.   @SoonMajorPod @prittyspeshyl @MrBillyBeck
01:24:5901/06/2023
The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

We're back, old sport!   Codie and Billy return to your ear holes to talk about the great American novel/frantic Australian film The Great Gatsby! From fictional car wrecks to real ones and the disease of capitalism to the COVID ravaging Billy, they cover the whole spectrum. What more could you want?   @SoonMajorPod @prittyspeshyl @MrBillyBeck
01:20:3018/05/2023
Fight Club

Fight Club

[Insert joke about rules here]   Codie and Billy are back to talk about Chuck Palahniuk/David Fincher's Fight Club! They discuss bad boyfriends, the difficulties of growing up a white man, and how attractive Brad Pitt was. What more do you want?   @SoonMajorPod @prittyspeshyl @MrBillyBeck
01:17:0304/05/2023
Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile

MYSTERY SOLVED! Codie and Billy are back to discuss the Agatha Christie book/Kenneth Branagh film Death on the Nile. Did they enjoy it? Maybe! Does Billy rant for a while? Of course! Does the audio quality take a nosedive for yet to be determined reasons? Unfortunately yes. I'm sorry.    @SoonMajorPod @MrBillyBeck @prittyspeshyl
01:11:3820/04/2023
The Martian

The Martian

Oh no, we're back! On this episode, Billy and Codie tackle The Martian, written by Andy Weir and adapted by Ridley Scott. We discuss Billy's childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, potatoes, and Codie's adult desire for Billy to stop talking about potatoes. Enjoy! @SoonMajorPod @MrBillyBeck @prittyspeshyl
01:11:1806/04/2023
The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride

What's that? A new podcast? Oh no! Billy and Codie sit down for an hour or so to talk about an all time classic book, The Princess Bride, and how it was adapted to screen. Follow the pod on Twitter @SoonMajorPod, and follow its hosts @prittyspeshyl and @MrBillyBeck.
01:17:2923/03/2023