Welcome to “Based on a Book”, the podcast that started with a shared love for failed book clubs, bad books, and binge-watching. We’re your hosts Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri: 3 work besties with the ultimate book-based friendship. Each episode, we dive into the captivating stories that make the leap from page to screen and everything in between. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, we explore the adaptations that bring our favorite books to life. Join us as we dissect the differences, celebrate the successes, and discuss what makes these stories resonate in print, on screen, and in airwaves. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of literary gossip! Whether you're a book lover, a movie buff, or just love a good story, “Based on a Book'' has something for you. Tune in here for the page-turners and plot twists that you won’t want to miss!
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Welcome to “Based on a Book”, the podcast that started with a shared love for failed book clubs, bad books, and binge-watching. We’re your hosts Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri: 3 work besties with the ultimate book-based friendship. Each episode, we dive into the captivating stories that make the leap from page to screen and everything in between. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, we explore the adaptations that bring our favorite books to life. Join us as we dissect the differences, celebrate the successes, and discuss what makes these stories resonate in print, on screen, and in airwaves. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of literary gossip! Whether you're a book lover, a movie buff, or just love a good story, “Based on a Book'' has something for you. Tune in here for the page-turners and plot twists that you won’t want to miss!
Follow us on social media for updates: https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast
We're closing out Stephen King month with The Long Walk. Written under his Richard Bachman pen name, this story takes us on a relentless, unsettling journey where survival comes down to every single step. In this episode, we dive into the book, its brand-new movie adaptation, and the fascinating legacy behind one of King's earliest works.
Hosted by Lindsey with co-hosts Crystal and Keri.
Links to Books & Adaptations Discussed in this Episode:
* The Long Walk by Stephen King, Richard Bachman [https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/29c3135b-b157-483f-b93b-a00eb86c7677]
* The Long Walk (2025 Film) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10374610/]
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* The Life of Chuck [https://tidd.ly/3UNdAsv]
* Skeleton Crew [https://tidd.ly/41vSzX4]
* The Long Walk [https://tidd.ly/45COVx0]
Question of the Episode:
* Now that we've explored more of his works, have your opinions changed on what your favorite King adaptation is?
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introductions
(01:31) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Discussion
(11:15) Book vs Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)
(52:22) Final Verdict
(53:13) Question of the Episode
Based on a Book
Welcome to “Based on a Book”, the podcast that started with a shared love for failed book clubs, bad books, and binge-watching. We’re your hosts Crystal, Lindsey, and Keri: 3 work besties with the ultimate book-based friendship. Each episode, we dive into the captivating stories that make the leap from page to screen and everything in between. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, we explore the adaptations that bring our favorite books to life. Join us as we dissect the differences, celebrate the successes, and discuss what makes these stories resonate in print, on screen, and in airwaves. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights, and a healthy dose of literary gossip! Whether you're a book lover, a movie buff, or just love a good story, “Based on a Book'' has something for you. Tune in here for the page-turners and plot twists that you won’t want to miss!
Follow us on social media for updates: https://beacons.ai/basedonabookpodcast
