Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast
By: The Becks
Language: en
Categories: Tv, Film, Reviews, Arts, Books
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.
Episodes
Stand By Me
Jan 08, 2026You guys wanna see a dead pody?
The Becks are kicking off 2026 with a brand new episode on Stephen King's classic novella The Body and Rob Reiner's seminal adaptation: 1986's Stand By Me. I this podcast, the Becks discuss the holidays, the weird thing Brownsville Oregon did to honor the production, and of course THEMES. This movie is about something. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Duration: 01:06:08Scrooge (1970)
Dec 25, 2025Bah, podbug
Merry Christmas! Just because Christmas is on a Thursday doesn't mean we don't have a BRAND NEW EPISODE for you! Sit down with The Becks and fire up your copy of 1970's Scrooge and join in the special holiday watchalong. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: Stand By Me (1986)
Duration: 02:02:01Die Hard
Dec 11, 2025Yippie-ki-yay, mother podcast
That's right, it's that time of year. And yes, it's based on a book! The Becks kick off the holiday season with this BRAND NEW episode on 1988's Die Hard, based on the novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp. In this episode, they discuss doing your own stunts, masculinity and violence, and finally answer the question: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: Scrooge (1970)
Duration: 01:09:14The Detective
Nov 27, 2025In the criminal justice system, the podcasts are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the authors who write novels and the producers who adapt them into films. This is one of those stories.
The Becks continue their dive into hardboiled crime stories, this time with Roderick Thorp's 1966 novel The Detective and its 1968 film adaptation starring Frank Sinatra. In this episode, they discuss the LA rain, remember funny family names, and try to prevent Tobias from being a menace in the background. Enjoy!
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Duration: 00:51:28The Big Sleep
Nov 13, 2025Twenty five dollars a pod and expenses
The Becks are back to talk about the epitome of the hard-boiled detective story: Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and its 1946 adaptation by Howard Hawks. In this episode, they discuss the dentist, a possibly broken foot, and even [REDACTED]! Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Detective (1968)
Duration: 00:49:39Bonus Episode - Frankenstein 2025
Nov 08, 2025Only bonuses play pod
Codie and Billy just finished Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (2025) and would like to share their unfiltered thoughts.
Enjoy!
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Duration: 00:44:21Frankenstein
Oct 30, 2025Now I know what it feels like to be pod!
They're alive...they're alive, and they're back to cover Mary Shelley's 1818 (1816? 1831?) novel: Frankenstein! In this episode, the Becks cover 200 years of history and adaptations, focusing on 1931's Frankenstein, 1935's Bride of Frankenstein, and 1994's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:39:45The Hellbound Heart & Hellraiser
Oct 16, 2025We'll pod your cast apart!
Spooky month continues as The Becks tackle one of the hornier scary movies based on a book: Clive Barker's Hellraiser, based on his own novella The Hellbound Heart. In this episode, they discuss what kind of artist is Barker, the legacy of Pinhead, and what scenes were too sexy for the R rated cut.
Also, this was recorded during the final inning of the Phillies' postseason run, so if you want to hear Billy's live reaction to that disaster, that's here too. Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:14:05Who Goes There, The Thing, and Other Stories
Oct 02, 2025You're gonna have to pod sometime, MacReady
The Becks lead off October with an expedition to Antarctica to cover John W Campbell's 1938 novella Who Goes There, most memorably adapted into film by John Carpenter in 1982 as The Thing. In this episode, the Becks discuss the three versions of the text, the three film adaptations, their thoughts on who is and isn't a Thing, and much more. Enjoy!
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Next episode's homework: Hellraiser
Duration: 01:29:11Cold Mountain
Sep 18, 2025But they made the podcast and then they stand in the rain and listen to it
The Becks go back to the American Civil War to talk about the 2003 epis romance Cold Mountain, based on the 1997 novel by Charles Frazier. This episode covers everything, from sad life stuff to enthusiastic patriotism to speed wanking. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Thing (1982)
Duration: 01:09:23Beowulf
Sep 04, 2025If we die, it will be for podcast, not gold!
The Becks dig up another epic poem to talk about. This time it's Beowulf, adapted to film in 2007 by Robert Zemeckis. In this episode, Billy talks about being cringe in public, Codie laments not being able to take two English classes, and the Becks' upstairs neighbor won't stop making noise. Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:09:26(Sir Gawain and) The Green Knight
Aug 21, 2025Now...off with your pod
The Becks continue exploring chivalrous romance with their exploration of the anonymously-written peom Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and its 2021 film adaptation The Green Knight. How many books did Codie borrow from the library for this one? How early in life did Billy learn of Sir Gawain? Do the Becks manage to keep this one on the rails for once? Listen in to find out!
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Next week's homework: Beowulf (2007)
Duration: 01:20:00The Three Musketeers
Aug 07, 2025All for one and pod for all
The Becks expose their lack of knowledge of French history in this brand new episode on Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers and the 1993 Disney adaptation. In this episode: Codie tries (and fails) to pronounce a name, Billy gets a little too sloppy, and Toby screams in the bathroom. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Green Knight
Duration: 01:18:17Congo
Jul 24, 2025Stop podding my sesame cast!
The Becks journey to the African continent to discuss Michael Crichton's novel Congo and its 1995 adaptation. In this episode: Codie has bad taste, Billy dusts off his soapbox, and no one has ADHD, we swear. Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Three Musketeers (1993)
Duration: 01:15:28The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Jul 10, 2025Oh, yeah. Oooh, ahhh, that's how it always starts. Then later there's recording and podcasts.
The Becks return to the islands off the coast of Costa Rica and the world of Crichton's Jurassic Park with Spielberg's 1997 sequel adaptation of The Lost World! Would they visit a real world Jurassic Park? Why did Billy go to Atlanta? What famous scene was filmed in The Becks' backyard? Listen in to find out!
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Next episode homework: Congo
Duration: 01:10:47Jaws!
Jun 26, 2025You're gonna need a longer pod
The Becks get out of the water and into the studio to talk about Peter Benchley's novel Jaws and its 1975 film adaptation by Steven Spielberg. In this episode: Billy goes to the beach, Codie talks to the Department of Water and Power, and someone fights for shark rights from BEYOND THE GRAVE! Enjoy!
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Next episode homework: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Duration: 01:02:24Re-Release: How To Train Your Dragon
Jun 13, 2025So the new live-action film How To Train Your Dragon is out today, but did you know it's based on an animated feature from 15 years ago? Did you also know that THAT film is based on a book? It was! And we covered it! Check it out!
Duration: 01:15:53The Age Of Innocence
Jun 12, 2025Are podcasts such a serious consideration?
The Becks wrap up their season on Martin Scorsese with his 1993 film The Age Of Innocence, based on Edith Wharton's 1920 novel. Why was Billy an unhappy camper? Did Codie read the right novel? Who was the bigger on-set menace? Find out in this brand new episode!
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Next episode homework: Jaws
Duration: 01:11:14I Heard You Paint Houses/The Irishman
May 29, 2025"I heard you make podcasts"
"I do my own editing too"
The Becks tackle part 3 of the Martin Scorseason with his 2019 mob epic The Irishman, based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses. Was this biography better than the Howard Hughes one? Did Billy's grandmother know Frank Sheeran? What does the band They Might Be Giants have to do with any of this? Listen to find out!
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Next episode: The Age of Innocence
Duration: 01:09:00The Color Of Money
May 15, 2025In here? Pod.
The Becks continue their journey through the adaptations of Martin Scorsese with his 1986 outing The Color of Money, based on Walter Tevis' 1984 novel of the same name. Tune in and find out Billy's history with the sport of pool, Codie's album for teenage girls, and the effect Paul Newman's death had on a college play. Enjoy!
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Next Episode's Homework: The Irishman
Duration: 00:57:56The Aviator
May 01, 2025The pod of the future. The pod of the future. The pod of the future.
The Becks begin the Scorseason with Scorsese's 2004 biopic The Aviator, based on the Howard Hughes biography Howard Hughes: The Secret Life. Tune in to hear Toby bury his food, Codie go on a rant, and Billy dust off an old friend. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: The Color of Money
Duration: 01:11:09Inkheart
Apr 17, 20256 Characters in Search of a Podcast
The Becks close out their exploration of mid YA novel adaptations with Inkheart by Cornelia Funke and its 2008 film adaptation starring Brendan Fraser. Tune in to find out how the Becks spent their staycation, why Billy doesn't like names, and what gets Codie to rant for once. Enjoy!
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Next Episode Homework: The Aviator (2004)
Duration: 01:18:22The Golden Compass
Apr 03, 2025SPOILER: At the end of this franchise, they kill Pod.
Our season on bad YA film adaptations continues with 2007's The Golden Compass, based on the Phillip Pullman novel. In this episode, Billy has a bad day at work, Codie has a violent day at work, and Toby tries to ruin everything. Enjoy!
Next Episode's Homework: Inkheart (2008)
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Duration: 01:30:04The Treatment: The Three Little Pigs
Mar 27, 2025The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories
Episode 4
The Three Little Pigs
Duration: 01:14:41The Treatment: The 12 Dancing Princesses
Mar 27, 2025The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories
Episode 3
The 12 Dancing Princesses
Duration: 01:20:39Harriet the Spy
Mar 20, 2025Podcast is truth, truth podcast.
The Becks honor the work of Michelle Trachtenberg by making a return to the coming-of-age genre with their discussion on Harriet the Spy and its 1996 film adaptation. In a surprisingly tangent-free twist, they actually analyze how minor differences between the versions affect the story and dig into deeper questions like: is all of this in Harriet's head? Enjoy!
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Homework for the next episode: The Golden Compass
Duration: 01:17:01The Treatment: The Pied Piper
Mar 13, 2025The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories
Episode 2
The Pied Piper
Duration: 01:26:52The Treatment: The Jersey Devil
Mar 13, 2025The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories
Episode 1
The Jersey Devil
Duration: 01:19:37Eragon
Mar 06, 2025Do not podcast my suffering
The Becks are back to rant through the experience of Christopher Paolini's Eragon and its 2006 film adaptation. Not gonna lie you guys, they didn't like it at all. Make sure to stay through to the end for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Duration: 01:12:34Matilda
Feb 20, 2025In this school, I am POD
The Becks revisit their childhoods this week in this brand new episode on Roald Dahl's Matilda and Danny DeVito's 1996 film adaptation. Topics of discussion include slavery, mudslides, and waterboarding, only one of which has nothing to do with the movie! Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:24:08James and the Giant Peach
Feb 06, 2025Becks and the Giant Pod
The Becks are back on a trans-Atlantic voyage to talk about Roald Dahl's novel James and the Giant Peach and its film adaptation by Henry Selick. Does Billy like the movie? Does Codie like Roald Dahl? Can each Beck remember if they read a book or watched a movie? Tune in to find out!
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Duration: 01:03:28The BFG
Jan 23, 2025Where am I? Podcast Country
The Becks continue on their journey through the adaptations of Roald Dahl with The BFG and its 2016 adaptation. Is it Dahl's best book? Probably not. Is it Spielberg's best film? Definitely not? Are there fart jokes? Absolutely!
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Duration: 01:05:30Fantastic Mr. Fox
Jan 09, 2025Beagles love podcasts
The Becks are ringing in 2025 with a cussing good movie based on a Roald Dahl book: Fantastic Mr. Fox. Listen in for such insights as Billy being unable to find the word "resources", Codie forgetting who Bret Hart wrestled at SummerSlam 1992, and both Becks thinking 122 minutes is less than 87. Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:05:15A Christmas Carol (1951) Watchalong
Dec 25, 2024Happy Holidays from The Becks
The Becks are taking it easy this week: no research, no prep, just sitting down to watch a classic Christmas movie. Join in with your own copy of 1951's A Christmas Carol and watch along with Billy and Codie as they break down how the film expands on the novel, the cheesy effects, and Amazon's terrible attempt at closed captioning.
Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:37:06The Orchid Thief/Adaptation
Dec 12, 2024We open with royalty-free trailer music...
Billy is back writing another description for an episode of a podcast; this one is about Susan Orlean's book The Orchid Thief and its 2002 adaptation Adaptation. He's trying to figure out some jokes to add to the description but he has writer's block, so he's handing the keyboard off to his twin brother Hank. Listen to the podcast or whatever to find out if someone shoots someone, and there's dirty language, and maybe even a romance angle? Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:12:39How To Train Your Dragon
Nov 28, 2024Thanks for nothing, you useless podcast
This week, the Becks travel to Berk to talk about the 2003 children's novel How To Train Your Dragon and its 2010 animated adaptation. In this episode, Billy gives his thoughts on live action adaptations, Codie tell the story of when she watched Species, and someone says a naughty word. Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:15:53Cheaper by the Dozen
Nov 14, 2024Lincoln 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!
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Duration: 01:13:08Practical Magic
Oct 31, 2024My 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!
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Duration: 01:12:26Eight Men Out
Oct 17, 2024Any 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!
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Duration: 01:40:15Arsenic and Old Lace
Oct 03, 2024Poooooooooooooood!
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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Duration: 01:33:57Fences
Sep 19, 2024Blast 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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Duration: 01:20:50The Little Foxes
Sep 05, 2024Another 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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Duration: 01:13:45Titus Andronicus / Titus (1999)
Aug 22, 2024Villain, 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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com
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Duration: 01:33:34The Boys in the Boat
Aug 08, 2024The 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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com
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Duration: 01:22:04To Kill A Mockingbird
Jul 25, 2024To 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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com
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RIP Marshmallo Beck 2013-2024
Duration: 01:30:36The Picture of Dorian Gray
Jul 11, 2024The 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!
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Duration: 01:09:52Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
Jun 27, 2024War 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!
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Duration: 02:03:13The Grapes of Wrath
Jun 13, 2024The 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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Duration: 01:48:09Howl's Moving Castle
May 30, 2024Beck'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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Duration: 01:52:51The Joy Luck Club
May 16, 2024The 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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Duration: 01:51:32Shoeless Joe / Field of Dreams
May 02, 2024Is 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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Duration: 01:49:43The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Apr 18, 2024We 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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Duration: 02:00:32Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Apr 04, 2024It'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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Duration: 01:19:34Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Mar 21, 2024Are 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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com
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Duration: 01:24:01Ready Player One
Mar 07, 2024Ready 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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Duration: 02:10:53The Color Purple
Feb 22, 2024Happy 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.
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Duration: 02:06:41Warm Bodies
Feb 08, 2024Romeo & 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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Duration: 01:07:16The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Jan 25, 2024Do 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!
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Duration: 01:19:47Silver Linings Playbook
Jan 11, 2024An 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!
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Duration: 01:12:40A Christmas Carol (1938) Watchalong
Dec 25, 2023Pod! 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!
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Duration: 01:16:43A Christmas Carol (1938) Trailer
Dec 24, 2023Merry Christmas (Eve)!
What's this? A special little treat in your podcast stocking? Go ahead, open it, I won't tell Santa...
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Duration: 00:04:22Bonus Episode: Wonka
Dec 17, 2023Oompa 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!
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Duration: 00:47:19Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Dec 14, 2023Oompa 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!
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Duration: 01:55:14The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Nov 30, 2023Strange 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!
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Duration: 02:06:13The Hunger Games: Mockingjay
Nov 16, 2023If 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!
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Duration: 02:21:29The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Nov 02, 2023The 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!
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Duration: 01:45:03The Hunger Games
Oct 19, 2023May 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!
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Duration: 01:29:54Rebecca
Oct 05, 2023Last 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!
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Duration: 01:19:28Hallowe’en Party/A Haunting in Venice
Sep 21, 2023The 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?
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Hearing on the Laemmle building on 9/28:
Full site:
Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 07, 2023I 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!
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Duration: 01:09:59The Exorcist
Aug 24, 2023The 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!
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Duration: 01:23:57The Time Machine
Aug 10, 2023"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!
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Duration: 01:13:39Nimona
Jul 27, 2023I'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!
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Duration: 00:59:40Jurassic Park
Jul 13, 2023Welcome...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 M...
Duration: 01:46:43Bonus Episode: Asteroid City
Jul 01, 2023TAKE 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!
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Duration: 00:34:43Who Censored/Framed Roger Rabbit(?)
Jun 29, 2023Don'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!
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Duration: 01:11:00Stardust
Jun 15, 2023What 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!
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Duration: 01:31:58The Silence of the Lambs
Jun 01, 2023Heat 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.
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Duration: 01:24:59The Great Gatsby
May 18, 2023We'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?
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Duration: 01:20:30Fight Club
May 04, 2023[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?
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Duration: 01:17:03Death on the Nile
Apr 20, 2023MYSTERY 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.
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Duration: 01:11:38The Martian
Apr 06, 2023Oh 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!
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Duration: 01:11:18The Princess Bride
Mar 23, 2023What'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.
Duration: 01:17:29