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152 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over.
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TMTYR Episode #98: You Can’t Handle the Who! (The Grinch)
December 23, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBRoger from The Kitchen Counter Podcast joins the guys for a discussion of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, including the original TV special, the Jim Carrey remake, the 2018 Benedict Cumberbatch movie, and the recent TV musical abomination. Time Codes: Grinch book: 13:08 Grinch TV Special: 19:34 Sandwich planning: 24:16 James’s “An Old … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #98: You Can’t Handle the Who! (The Grinch) →
TMTYR Episode #97: A Nation of Stagnation (Harrison Bergeron, feat. Michael Simshauser)
November 28, 2020 23:07 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThe guys are joined by their good buddy Michael Simshauser to discuss Kurt Vonnegut’s 1961 short story “Harrison Bergeron,” and the 1995 movie of the same name, as well as the short film, 2018 from 2009. Colin still doesn’t like Vonnegut. Rankings!: Michael: short story / short film / full length movieColin: short story / … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #97: A Nation of Stagnation (Harrison Bergeron, feat. Michael Simshauser) →
TMTYR Episode #96: There is No Chronology (Slaughterhouse-Five)
October 31, 2020 13:05 - 56 minutes - 14.6 MBJames and Seth are joined by Emmanuel Dubois to discuss Kurt Vonnegut’s 1969 novel Slaughterhouse-Five and the 1972 film adapted from it. Colin sat this one out as he didn’t have anything nice to say about either. Rankings Emmanuel/James/Seth: Book/Movie Notes: Seth’s blog about his first time reading the book: http://seth.heasley.net/blog/2010/04/28/wordful-wednesday-slaughterhouse-five/
TMTYR Episode #95: Homeopathic Adaptation (World War Z)
September 26, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 35.8 MBThe guys are joined by Colin’s son, Peter Kuskie, to discuss Max Brooks’s excellent 2006 novel World War Z, and the movie of the same name from 2013. Rankings: Peter/James/Colin/Seth: Book Movie
TMTYR Episode #94: Unexpected Sleaze (Jaws)
August 29, 2020 15:26 - 47 minutes - 24.1 MBThis time the guys pick up Peter Benchley’s 1974 bestseller, Jaws, adapted into the Original Summer Blockbuster(TM) directed by Steven Spielberg. Pounder Rankings!: Colin: – Movie – Book James: – Movie – Book Seth: – Movie – Book Notes & Links: LFTS Jaws video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzMwYb8Z5hA&t=653s Behind the scenes of Jaws:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYtYIF_g-T4 Swim Calls:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrvEf7tmT5Q About the last surviving … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #9...
TMTYR Episode #93: Baubled Adaptation (The Black Cauldron)
July 25, 2020 17:13 - 44 minutes - 28.6 MBThis time the guys hit up The Black Cauldron, the 1985 film, very loosely based on Lloyd Alexander’s The Book of Three and The Black Cauldron. Rankings? Please. Notes Comfort Reads episode with Seth & Colin: https://hugospodcast.com/podcast/comfort-reads-the-chronicles-of-prydain-by-lloyd-alexander-feat-colin-kuskie/ Nostalgia Critic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUsfYaKN3nY History of The Black Cauldron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YbBEFKv6Rg Dude loves the movie: https://www.youtube...
TMTYR Episode #92: Some Kind of Magic Mushroom (The Girl With All the Gifts)
June 27, 2020 16:04 - 48 minutes - 31 MBThis time out, the guys discuss M.R. Carey’s short story “Iphigenia in Aulis,” which was adapted into both the book and movie The Girl With All The Gifts. Rankings!: Colin: Short Story, Book, Movie James: Short Story/Book, Movie Seth: Book, Movie, Short Story Notes: Not XKCD but a good comic nonetheless about “All Lives Matter”:
TMTYR Episode #91: JC Saves! (A Princess of Mars / John Carter)
May 30, 2020 20:16 - 48 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Pavement Pounders discuss A Princess of Mars, the 1912 novel, adapted into the 2012 movie John Carter. Rankings! Colin: Book/Movie/(Other Movie) James: Book/Movie Seth: Movie/Book Notes: Encyclopedia Barsoomia: <a href=”https://barsoom.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page“> https://barsoom.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page</a>
TMTYR Episode #90: It’s Like Monster Herpes (Bird Box)
April 26, 2020 02:40 - 44 minutes - 28.6 MBAnd we’re back with another new episode! James is finally back in his house, and we’re on remote protocol, but picked a title we could all watch, and one we could do with Netflix Party! So that was fun. Bird Box, the 2018 movie, based on the 2014 book. If you want to skip James’s … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #90: It’s Like Monster Herpes (Bird Box) →
TMTYR Episode #89: Fireball’s Chance in Frozen Hell
April 01, 2020 15:24 - 39 minutes - 25.8 MBFor April Fools’ Day, the Pavement Pounders once again do something out of the ordinary, looking to the future, to the announced adaptation of Frozen Hell, the recently uncovered/released expansion of “Who Goes There?”, by John W. Campbell. James’s participation is somewhat limited in this one due to his looming vacation.
TMTYR Episode #88: It’s a Dishonest Living (Johnny Mnemonic)
March 23, 2020 01:15 - 37 minutes - 24.9 MBWe didn’t realize that the stuff about Nerve Attenuation Syndrome would be so prescient when we recorded this a couple of months ago, but now it seems to be. Meanwhile, James is stuck on a cruise ship in South America (but he’s not sick). So enjoy our brief discussion on a movie Colin inexplicably enjoys. … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #88: It’s a Dishonest Living (Johnny Mnemonic) →
TMTYR Episode #87: Hurled Around the World (Reel Future Retrospective)
February 29, 2020 17:42 - 57 minutes - 37.2 MBThis time the guys look back over the history of their podcast, going all the way back to the beginning in order to properly answer Dr. Phil Nichols’ question about their experience reading/reviewing Reel Future. Notes/Links Seth’s post on podcast editing: https://www.reddit.com/r/podcasts/comments/7w9dn1/how_to_be_kind_to_your_podcast_editor/ Podcast room library:
TMTYR Episode #86: Post-Apoplectic World (Logan’s Run)
January 28, 2020 00:02 - 57 minutes - 37.8 MBFollowing up on a recent request from Steven Lindlbauer, the Pavement Pounders discuss the 1967 book Logan’s Run, by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson and its 1976 adaptation to film and 1977 adaptation to television.
TMTYR Episode #85: Polar Ex-Blessing (The Polar Express)
December 21, 2019 21:33 - 57 minutes - 36.8 MBFor Christmas 2019, the Pavement Pounders discuss one of Colin’s favorites (and one of Seth’s least favorites), The Polar Express. Rankings!: Colin: movie book James: book movie Seth: book movie Last time Colin picked MOVIE and Seth picked BOOK was Frankenstein! Four years ago! Notes:C.S. Lewis’s XMas and Christmas: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Xmas_and_Christmas Collider Crew fixing The Scorpion … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #85: Polar Ex-Blessing (The Polar Express) →
TMTYR Episode #84: Might Give Me Epsilepsy (The Andromeda Strain)
November 30, 2019 17:46 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThe Pavement Pounders go back into the Crichton vault to pick up The Andromeda Strain. And don’t forget to check out their interview with Daniel H. Wilson. Rankings!: James/Seth/Colin: Book/Movie/Miniseries
TMTYR Episode #83: The Andromeda Evolution, Interview with author Daniel H. Wilson
November 23, 2019 20:19 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBFor this special episode to tie in with Episode #84 (forthcoming), Seth and Colin sit down with Daniel H. Wilson, author of The Andromeda Evolution, the brand new sequel to The Andromeda Strain. Topics range from Mr. H Wilson’s history as a geek, to the history of this project, to possible adaptations of his work. Notes & … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #83: The Andromeda Evolution, Interview with author Daniel H. Wilson →
TMTYR Episode #83: The Andromeda Evolution (interview with author Daniel H. Wilson)
November 23, 2019 20:19 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBFor this special episode to tie in with Episode #84 (forthcoming), Seth and Colin sit down with Daniel H. Wilson, author of The Andromeda Evolution, the brand new sequel to The Andromeda Strain. Topics range from Mr. H Wilson’s history as a geek, to the history of this project, to possible adaptations of his work. Notes & … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #83: The Andromeda Evolution (interview with author Daniel H. Wilson) →
TMTYR Episode #82: Oh, I Had Some Brews (Conjure Wife, Hugos There crossover)
October 26, 2019 16:06 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIt’s the TMTYR/Hugos There Podcast crossover you’ve all been waiting for! For Halloween 2019, the Pavement Pounders discuss the 2019/1944 Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel winner, Conjure Wife, by Fritz Lieber, and its three (!) movie adaptations. We’ve been warned by at least one woman that any female readers/listeners may hate read/watch. We understand … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #82: Oh, I Had Some Brews (Conjure Wife, Hugos There crossover) →
TMTYR Episode #81: Lighter Than the Movie! (The Illustrated Man, feat. Dr. Phil Nichols)
September 28, 2019 15:32 - 59 minutes - 38.6 MBWrapping up their 5 year journey through Reel Future, the Pavement Pounders hit The Illustrated Man, by Ray Bradbury, and discuss the 1969 film adaptation of…something other than what’s in the book. Rankings! Phil/James/Colin/Seth: Book Story Movie
TMTYR Episode #80: I Think We Fixed This Thing! (Damnation Alley)
August 31, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 19.9 MBStumbling toward the finish line of Reel Future, the Pavement Pounders discuss Roger Zelazny’s “Damnation Alley” and its 1977 film abomination adaptation. The movie’s plot makes little sense. We fixed it for you. Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: novella movie Notes: Galaxy magazine “Damnation Alley”: https://archive.org/details/Galaxy_v26n01_1967-10_modified/page/n5
TMTYR Episode #79: Evacuate Through the Back Door (Millennium/Air Raid)
July 27, 2019 19:03 - 39 minutes - 25.4 MBContinuing on the quest to finish off Reel Future, this time the boys hit up John Varley’s 1977 short story “Air Raid” and its adaptation, the 1989 film Millennium. Plus, another entry in the list of emails Colin has received from authors he asked for comments. And this one is a doozy. For certain definitions of doozy. … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #79: Evacuate Through the Back Door (Millennium/Air Raid) →
TMTYR Episode #78: It’s Easier to Count on the Little Man (The 10th Victim)
June 30, 2019 06:23 - 31 minutes - 19.5 MBThis time, the boy discuss another title from Reel Future, Robert Sheckley’s “The Seventh Victim,” adapted to La Decima Vittima (The 10th Victim) in 1965. Rankings!: Colin: Story James Story Movie Seth: Story Movie Notes: Archive.org copy of the story: http://archive.org/stream/galaxymagazine-1953-04/Galxy_1953_04#page/n39/mode/2up
TMTYR Episode #77: He Played the Armageddon Card! (The Wandering Earth)
May 31, 2019 04:43 - 42 minutes - 27.1 MBThis time, the guys discuss The Wandering Earth, the blockbuster Chinese film based on Cixin Liu’s story of the same name. Rankings! Colin/James/Seth: story movie
TMTYR Episode #76: I Love Me Some John Scalzi (Love, Death & Robots)
April 28, 2019 03:12 - 26 minutes - 17 MBThis time, the Pavement Pounders take a look at three John Scalzi short stories adapted into episodes of Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots. No rankings this time. Just enjoy the robot goodness. Notes: Pepsi commercial similar in style to “Three Robots”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf1A8Ukk5Us
TMTYR Episode #75: An Epsilon for Effort (Brave New World, feat. Emily Ralston)
March 30, 2019 17:02 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBFor their 75th episode, the Pavement Pounders welcome back their very first guest, James’s lovely wife Emily, or as he calls her, Her Fordship. Under discussion is Emily’s choice, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and its two television adaptations. There’s a fair bit of us talking over each other. Blame it on the soma. Rankings! Emily: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #75: An Epsilon for Effort (Brave New World, feat. Emily Ralston) →
TMTYR Episode #74: It’s Forward Engineering! (This Island Earth)
February 24, 2019 22:21 - 34 minutes - 22.5 MBTo celebrate their 5th podcasting anniversary, the Pavement Pounders continue with what they’ve been doing. Namely, working through Reel Future. This time, it’s This Island Earth, the 1952 novel by Raymond F. Jones, and its 1955 film adaptation. Show Notes Exclusive Pounder Rankings! (Yes, we forgot to record it): Colin/James/Seth: Book Movie
TMTYR Episode #73: A Different Ooze (Empire of the Ants)
January 26, 2019 17:32 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBContinuing their march through Reel Future, the Pavement Pounders discuss HG Wells’s “The Empire of the Ants,” and the very poor 1977 adaptation. Pounder Rankings!: James/Colin/Seth: story movie Notes: Seth’s new podcast Brief & Not so Brief (RSS feed): http://hugospodcast.com/feed/podcast/brief
TMTYR Episode #72: I Like the Jackass Explanation (It’s a Wonderful Life)
December 22, 2018 23:46 - 33 minutes - 21.6 MBMerry Christmas! This time, the guys talk about It’s a Wonderful Life, and the christmas card (yes, it’s true) it was based on, “The Greatest Gift,” Rankings (omitting audiobook references)! Colin: Movie Story James: Story Movie Seth: Movie Story Notes: Mental Floss “25 Wonderful Things about It’s a Wonderful Life”: http://mentalfloss.com/article/60792/25-wonderful-facts-about-its-wonderful-life
TMTYR Episode #71: It’s Like a Dead-tini (Re-Animator, plus bonus interview with JL Giles)
November 30, 2018 17:50 - 58 minutes - 37.3 MBContinuing through Reel Future, the Pavement Pounders discuss the 1985 film Re-Animator, based on HP Lovecraft’s story “Herbert West-Reanimator.” It does not receive universal acclaim. After the main episode, stay tuned for an interview with comics and graphic novel artist JL Giles. (Interview begins at 41:34 if you want to skip straight there.) Rankings!: Seth/James/Colin: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #71: It’s Like a Dead-tini (Re-Animator, plus bonus interview with JL Giles) →
TMTYR Episode #70: This Movie is Woke! (The Halloween Tree)
October 29, 2018 03:40 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBOnce, again, the Pavement Pounders are joined by Dr. Phil Nichols to discuss some Ray Bradbury. This time, it’s The Halloween Tree, the book, the television film, and the Colonial Radio Theater production. Rankings!: Phil: Radio Theater Movie/Book tie Colin: Radio Theater Book Movie James: Book Radio Theater Movie Seth: Radio Theater Book Movie
TMTYR Episode #69: Silver-Clad Lady Fantasy Dream (Buck Rogers)
September 30, 2018 02:06 - 47 minutes - 35.9 MBFor a very groovy episode 69 (not deliberate, but appropriate), the Pavement Pounders discuss Armageddon 2419 AD by Philip Francis Nowlan, basis for several adaptations, including Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979 movie/series) and Planet Outlaws (1953 edit of the original 30s movie serial). Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: 1979 movie/series novella Planet Outlaws Over the next … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #69: Silver-Clad Lady Fantasy Dream (Buck Rogers) →
TMTYR Episode #68: Ricky, Billy, Johnny (Nightmare at 20,000 Feet)
August 25, 2018 07:50 - 29 minutes - 23 MBThe Summer of the Twilight Zone continues with the classic episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” written by Richard Matheson and based on his story of the same name. And he wasn’t done there! He also penned the screenplay for the Twilight Zone: The Movie segments adapting the same story. Colin came up with a new … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #68: Ricky, Billy, Johnny (Nightmare at 20,000 Feet) →
TMTYR Episode #67: Responsibility Expects No Reward (Twilight Zone “Paladin of the Lost Hour”)
July 28, 2018 14:31 - 25 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Summer of the Twilight Zone has begun, with the Pavement Pounders picking another Harlan Ellison story to discuss. This time it’s “Paladin” or “Paladin of the Lost Hour,” adapted into Season 1, Episode 7b of the revived Twilight Zone from the 80s, an episode starring Seth’s favorite entertainer, Danny Kaye. Rankings!: Colin: Twilight Zone … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #67: Responsibility Expects No Reward (Twilight Zone “Paladin of the Lost Hour”) →
TMTYR Episode #66: Soldier From the Futuristic Tomorrow (Soldier/The Terminator)
June 30, 2018 16:47 - 55 minutes - 35.3 MBThis time, the Pavement Pounders dig into the Outer Limits episode “Soldier,” adapted by Harlan Ellison from his story “Soldier from Tomorrow.” Why? Well, because of that little legal case that resulted in “Acknowledgement to the works of Harlan Ellison” in the end credits of The Terminator. We rule definitively on whether there was a … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #66: Soldier From the Futuristic Tomorrow (Soldier/The Terminator) →
TMTYR Episode #65: Great Stuff With the Pigeon! (HBO Films’ Fahrenheit 451, feat Dr. Phil Nichols)
May 26, 2018 23:42 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThis time, the Pavement Pounders are once again joined by Phil Nichols (*Dr.* Phil Nichols, if you please!) to discuss the new HBO Films adaptation of Fahrenheit 451. No one will be seated for Seth’s explanation (definitely canon) of what “The Nine” is. Hold onto your butts! Rankings!: Phil: book Truffaut film HBO movie Seth: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #65: Great Stuff With the Pigeon! (HBO Films’ Fahrenheit 451, feat Dr. Phil Nichols) →
TMTYR Episode #64: I’ve Had That Feeling (Ready Player One)
April 29, 2018 15:14 - 58 minutes - 38.2 MBThe Pavement Pounders return to cover something currently playing in theaters, Ready Player One, based on the 2011 Ernest Cline novel. (None of us hated the book. Or the movie. Feel free to listen to the podcast linked below if you did. Or you could listen to us not go overboard either praising or denouncing the … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #64: I’ve Had That Feeling (Ready Player One) →
TMTYR Episode #63: Pavement Pounders’ Blishing (“Arena” novelization, by James Blish)
April 01, 2018 02:35 - 16 minutes - 9.88 MBApril Fools! Once again we’re back with a reverse adaptation. This time as a tie-in with our previous Trek-centric episode, we discuss James Blish’s novelization of the TOS episode “Arena.” Enjoy!
TMTYR Episode #62: I Gave Him That Answer! (“Arena” TOS episode)
March 30, 2018 23:49 - 54 minutes - 33.4 MBThis time, the Pavement Pounders discuss the 1944 Fredric Brown short story “Arena”, which was adapted into a Star Trek TOS episode (S1E18), may have inspired the TNG episode “The Last Outpost” (S1E5), and there’s also an Outer Limits episode, “Fun and Games (S1E27).” Big thanks to Rich O’Donnell for sending us the suggestion! For … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #62: I Gave Him That Answer! (“Arena” TOS episode) →
TMTYR Episode #61: Ready to Movie On (Never Let Me Go)
February 28, 2018 15:12 - 46 minutes - 29.8 MBFollowing up on a suggestion from John Hagmann, the Pavement Pounders discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2005 novel Never Let Me Go and its 2008 film adaptation, as well as Michael Bay’s The Island, which plays in a similar sandbox, only with more explosions and massive vehicular destruction. Thanks to John for reaching out and suggesting a … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #61: Ready to Movie On (Never Let Me Go) →
TMTYR Episode #60: Tangentially Inspired (Eagle Eye)
January 27, 2018 16:39 - 43 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Pavement Pounders ring in 2018 with Isaac Asimov’s short story “All The Troubles of the World,” which was exactly how much adapted into the 2008 film Eagle Eye? You’ll have to listen to find out. You have been activated! Rankings:! Unfortunately we had a 51% probability of rankings, but an abort recommendation. Notes: Full text of … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #60: Tangentially Inspired (Eagle Eye) →
TMTYR Episode #59: Grizzly Bears and Bullies (A Christmas Story)
December 23, 2017 16:34 - 45 minutes - 28.7 MBMerry Christmas! For their fourth Holiday Special, the Pavement Pounders discuss A Christmas Story, the classic movie adapted from Jean Shepherd’s collected stories from In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash and other volumes, and also discuss the live TV musical that recently aired on FOX. Rankings!: Colin: Live TV special Movie Book James: Movie Book … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #59: Grizzly Bears and Bullies (A Christmas Story) →
TMTYR Episode #58: A Very Important “And” (Children of Men)
December 03, 2017 17:44 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBThis time, for a very late November episode, the Pavement Pounders discuss PD James’s The Children of Men and its 2006 adaptation, Children of Men. The movie and book were not universally loved by all of us, but it spurred a great conversation. Thanks so much to Dominic Coddington for suggesting the topic! Rankings: Colin/James/Seth/Dominic: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #58: A Very Important “And” (Children of Men) →
TMTYR Episode #57: You’re 50 Percent Right (Blade Runner 2049)
October 14, 2017 15:09 - 24 minutes - 15.6 MBWe wanted to get a quick podcast out here, so we convened in Seth’s dining room to record our reactions right after seeing the movie. Apologies for the poor audio quality and frequent dog interruptions, but there you go. (And then Seth forgot to post the darn episode.) The long and the short of it … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #57: You’re 50 Percent Right (Blade Runner 2049) →
TMTYR Episode #56: Heeere’s Batty! (Blade Runner)
September 30, 2017 16:56 - 44 minutes - 27.9 MBWrapping up the Summer of PKD, the Pavement Pounders endured Blade Runner and whine about it for a bit. And two of three Pavement Pounders enjoyed the novel on which it’s based, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? And Seth can’t seem to pronounce “Voight-Kampff”. Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: book movie Bonus Rankings! (PKD films we’ve done): James: Total … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #56: Heeere’s Batty! (Blade Runner) →
TMTYR Episode #55: Teddypocalypse (Screamers)
August 26, 2017 21:12 - 39 minutes - 26.3 MBAs the Summer of PKD winds down, the Pavement Pounders discuss yet another bad adaptation of one of his stories, this time 1995’s Screamers, based on the 1953 short story “Second Variety.” Tune in and watch Peter Weller mail in his performance, and watch as the 1995 PC video game cutscene level graphics make you think, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #55: Teddypocalypse (Screamers) →
TMTYR Episode #54: Fedoraportation! (The Adjustment Bureau)
July 29, 2017 17:54 - 42 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Summer of PKD continues, this time with The Adjustment Bureau, the 2011 adaptation of “Adjustment Team.” Have the Pavement Pounders finally found a good one? (Yes. Yes they have.) Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: Movie Story Notes: Read the story for free here: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Adjustment_Team Next month’s homework, “Second Variety”: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32032
TMTYR Episode #53: No, I Mentioned the End Credits (Next)
June 25, 2017 13:57 - 44 minutes - 28.7 MBContinuing the Summer of PKD, the Pavement Pounders discuss the short story “The Golden Man,” loosely adapted into the 2007 Nicolas Cage vehicle Next. Somewhere, somebody enjoys this film. Just not us. Will the story fare better? Bonus points for anyone who counts how many times Colin says “nucular.” Pounder Rankings!: Colin: Story Movie James: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #53: No, I Mentioned the End Credits (Next) →
TMTYR Episode #52: De-Woo it! (Paycheck)
May 30, 2017 14:32 - 45 minutes - 29.5 MBAs the first entry in the Summer of PKD, the Pavement Pounders discuss the 1953 short story “Paycheck” and the 2003 film of the same name, starring Ben Affleck. (This is an effort to economize on precious time, as the three of us will have a difficult time getting together over the summer.) Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #52: De-Woo it! (Paycheck) →
TMTYR Episode #51: We Had a Beta Unit (The Last Starfighter)
April 29, 2017 15:01 - 45 minutes - 29.3 MBFittingly, for Episode #51, the Pavement Pounders discuss an alien abduction movie, as Centauri kidnaps Alex Rogan in his intergalactic Predator Van to make him fight Xur and his Ko-Dan Armada. Yes, it’s another April Fool’s “Reverse Adaptation,” as we discuss the 1984 film The Last Starfighter and its Alan Dean Foster novelization. It’s a … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #51: We Had a Beta Unit (The Last Starfighter) →
TMTYR Episode #50: Whiskey, the Water of Life (Dune)
March 31, 2017 15:12 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBNote: We’ve added an episode for the 2021 film. Get it here: http://pavementpodcast.com/podcast/i-like-the-flying-fat-man-dune-2021-film/ To celebrate their 50th episode, the Pavement Pounders got James drunk and made him read Dune. (And also watch the 1984 film and the 2000 miniseries.) Unfortunately, Seth’s recording failed (silently) at about the 40 minute mark, so his audio is pulled … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #50: Whiskey, the Water of Life (Dune) →