Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast

"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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next episode: The Age of Innocence

In 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next Episode's Homework: The Irishman

The 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!   lintr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next Episode Homework: The Color of Money

6 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!   Linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Next Episode Homework: The Aviator (2004)

SPOILER: 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)   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 4 The Three Little Pigs

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 3 The 12 Dancing Princesses

Podcast 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   Homework for the next episode: The Golden Compass

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 2 The Pied Piper

The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories Episode 1 The Jersey Devil

Do 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

In 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

Becks 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!   Paul Terry Interview: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/exclusive-interview-james-and-the-giant-peach-actor-paul-terry-being-famous-now-must-be-horrific-especially-if-youre-young/   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

Where 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

Beagles 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

Happy 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

We 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

Thanks 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!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

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

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

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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

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

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

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

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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod   RIP Marshmallo Beck 2013-2024

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  

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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com and we might read it on our next episode!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 soonmajorpod@gmail.com   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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