We’re keeping the haunted house theme going in Episode 168 of Adapt or Perish with a look at Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost ! In this episode, we discuss: Oscar Wilde’s original 1887 short story , published in Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories in 1891 The Picture of Dorian Gray (Ep. 131) Standard Ebooks Wilde (1997) The 1944 theatrical movie directed by Jules Dassin and written by Edwin Blum, and starring Charles Laughton, Robert Young, and Margaret O’Brien The 1966 musical TV sp...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 168
In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish , we’re looking at Lilo & Stitch , the story of everyone’s favorite alien koala-dog and the Earth girl who adopts him. In this episode, we discuss: The 2002 animated movie written and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, and starring Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, Jason Scott Lee, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Ving Rhames, and Kevin Michael Richardson Lilo & Stitch 20 Years Later: How The Disney Film Authentically Captured ...
Jun 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 167
In Episode 166 of Adapt or Perish , we’re looking at the many screen adaptations of The Turn of the Screw , the gothic horror classic by Henry James! In this episode, we discuss: Henry James’ original 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw , the 1959 episode of Ford’s Startime directed by John Frankenheimer, written by James Costigan, and starring Ingrid Bergman The Innocents , the 1961 theatrical movie directed by Jack Clayton, written by William Archibald and Truman Capote, and starring Deborah Ke...
May 27, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 166
In Episode 165 of Adapt or Perish , Jeremy and Ian are celebrating their home state with a look at Lost on a Mountain in Maine! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1978 book by Donn Fendler as told to Joseph B. Egan Lost Trail: Nine Days Alone in the Wilderness , the 2011 graphic novel by Fendler, Lynn Plourde, and Ben Bishop The 2024 theatrical movie directed by Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger, written by Luke Paradise, and starring Luke David Blumm, Paul Sparks, and Caitlin FitzGerald Head to...
May 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 165
In Episode 164 of Adapt or Perish , Ari’s back for a discussion of Cry, the Beloved Country , Alan Paton’s poetic look at South Africa in the years before institutionalized apartheid. In this episode, we discuss: Alan Paton’s original 1948 novel Cry, the Beloved Country , the 1951 theatrical movie directed by Zoltán Korda, written by Alan Paton and John Howard Lawson, and starring Canada Lee, Sidney Poitier, and Charles Carson Lost in the Stars , the 1949 musical with book and lyrics by Maxwell ...
Apr 29, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 164
In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish , we’re looking at two very different but completely identical versions of Death at a Funeral , the chaotic look at a family in mourning. In this episode, we discuss: The 2007 version of Death at a Funeral , directed by Frank Oz, written by Dean Craig, and starring Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Rupert Graves, Andy Nyman, Ewen Bremner, Daisy Donovan, Alan Tudyk, Peter Vaughan, and Peter Dinklage The 2010 version of Death at a Funeral , directed by Neil L...
Apr 15, 2025•30 min•Ep. 163
In Episode 162 of Adapt or Perish , we’re taking a look at the story of the boxer/quarterback/stand-up comedian taken too soon and given a second chance in a new body, (usually called) Heaven Can Wait! In this episode, we discuss: Heaven Can Wait , Harry Segall’s original 1938 play Here Comes Mr. Jordan , the 1941 theatrical movie directed by Alexander Hall, written by Sidney Buchman and Seton I. Miller, and starring Robert Montgomery, Claude Rains, Evelyn Keyes, and James Gleason Heaven Can Wai...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 162
In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish , we’re going back to Roald Dahl for a look at his short story Poison, screen adaptations from Alfred Hitchcock and Wes Anderson, and more! In this episode, we discuss: Roald Dahl’s original 1950 short story The 1958 episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Casey Robinson, and starring James Donald, Wendell Corey, and Arnold Moss The 1980 episode of Tales of the Unexpected directed by Graham Evans, written by Robin Chap...
Mar 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 161
In Episode 160 of Adapt or Perish , Jules Verne is taking us Around the World in 80 Days! In this episode, we discuss: Jules Verne’s original 1872 novel The 1956 theatrical movie directed by Michael Anderson, written by James Poe, John Farrow, and S.J. Perelman, and starring David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley MacLaine, and Robert Newton The 1989 miniseries directed by Buzz Kulik, written by John Gay, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Eric Idle, Julia Nickson, and Peter Ustinov Around the World with Wil...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 160
In this Adapt or Perish Mini , we’re heading to the town of Chewandswallow for some light apps and a look at Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1978 book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett The 2009 animated movie written and directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Bruce Campbell, Andy Samberg, and Mr. T Footnotes: Animalia (1986) and The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery (1989) by Graeme...
Feb 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 159
In Episode 158 of Adapt or Perish , we’re talking time travel and taking a look at the seminal work of science fiction from H.G. Wells, The Time Machine! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1895 novel by H.G. Wells The 1960 theatrical movie directed by George Pal, written by David Duncan, and starring Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot, and Whit Bissell The 1978 TV movie directed by Henning Schellerup, written by Wallace C. Bennett, and starring John Beck, Priscilla Ba...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 158
In this Adapt or Perish Mini , we’re doing a Dracula follow-up with a look at the newest screen adaptation from Robert Eggers, Nosferatu! If you haven’t heard it, catch up by listening to Dracula (Ep. 54) on the web , Apple Podcasts , Overcast , or Spotify . In this episode, we discuss: Dracula , Bram Stoker’s original 1897 novel Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror , the 1922 silent movie directed by F.W. Murnau, written by Henrik Galeen, and starring Max Schreck Nosferatu the Vampyre , the 1979 mov...
Jan 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 157
In Episode 156 of Adapt or Perish , we’re going back to the works of Agatha Christie, but now we’re focusing on Miss Marple and The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side! In this episode, we discuss: The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side , Agatha Christie’s original 1962 novel The Mirror Crack’d , the 1980 movie directed by Guy Hamilton, written by Jonathan Hales and Barry Sandler, and starring Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, Tony Curtis, Geraldine Chaplin, Kim Novak, and Edward Fox Th...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 156
For this Christmas Eve Adapt or Perish Mini , journey with us through the Candy Cane Forest, the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gum Drops, and the Lincoln Tunnel for a look at Elf! In this episode, we discuss: Elf , the 2003 movie directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner, and Bob Newhart Elf , the 2010 musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan Elf: Bud...
Dec 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 155
Season's greetings and happy holidays from Adapt or Perish! It’s the time of year for our fifth look at A Christmas Carol and 10 more screen adaptations of the Charles Dickens classic. And here’s a Christmas miracle for you: Ari’s back to help! Our previous Christmas Carol episodes: Part 1 on the web , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and Overcast Part 2 on the web , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and Overcast Part 3 on the web , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and Overcast Part 4 on the web , Apple Podcasts ,...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 154
In this Adapt or Perish Mini , we’re looking at the subject of a grand Thanksgiving tradition, Arlo Guthrie’s folk epic Alice’s Restaurant! In this episode, we discuss: Arlo Guthrie’s original 1967 song The 1969 film adaptation , directed by Arthur Penn, written by Penn and Venable Herndon, and starring Guthrie, Pat Quinn, James Broderick, Pete Seeger, and William Obanhein Footnotes: “The real Alice of Arlo Guthrie’s 'Alice’s Restaurant' dies at 83” You can follow Adapt or Perish on Instagram , ...
Nov 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 153
In Episode 152 of Adapt or Perish , we’re looking at the story that started life as the 1937 play Parfumerie , but became better known to audiences as The Shop Around the Corner , You’ve Got Mail , and more! In this episode, we discuss: Parfumerie , the 1937 play by Miklós László The Shop Around the Corner , the 1940 movie directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by Samson Raphaelson, and starring Margaret Sullavan, Jimmy Stewart, Felix Bressart, and Frank Morgan In the Good Old Summertime , the 1949...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 152
Spooky Season continues! In this Adapt or Perish Mini, we’re looking at the classic story of the vampire next door, Fright Night! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1985 movie written and directed by Tom Holland, and starring Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Roddy McDowall, Amanda Bearse, and Stephen Geoffreys The 2011 remake directed by Craig Gillespie, written by Marti Noxon, and starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant, Imogen Poots, Toni Collette, and Christopher Mintz-Pl...
Oct 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 151
Happy Halloween, everyone! To celebrate Spooky Season, in Episode 150 of Adapt or Perish , we’re looking at Washington Irving’s classic ghost story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! In this episode, we discuss: Washington Irving’s original short story , published in 1820 as part of The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. The Headless Horseman (1922) , the silent movie directed by Edward D. Venturini, written by Carl Stearns Clancy, and starring Will Rogers The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (19...
Oct 15, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 150
Wake up, everyone! It’s time to watch some questionable cartoons! In this Adapt or Perish Mini , we’re looking at some kid-friendly cartoon adaptations of movies that definitely aren’t kid-friendly. In this episode, we discuss: Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986) , produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises Police Academy (1988–1989) , produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises Toxic Crusaders (1991) , produced by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz at Troma Entertainment RoboCop (1988) , developed by Rich Fogel an...
Oct 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 149
In Episode 148 of Adapt or Perish , we’re going back nearly 300 years to talk about the classic satire Gulliver’s Travels! In this episode, we discuss: Jonathan Swift’s original 1726 novel Gulliver’s Travels Among the Lilliputians and the Giants (1902) , the silent short directed by George Méliès Gulliver Mickey (1934) , the animated short directed by Burt Gillett and starring Walt Disney Gulliver’s Travels (1939) , the animated movie directed by Dave Fleischer, and starring Sam Parker, Pinto Co...
Sep 17, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 148
For this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish , we’re looking at the movie that everyone can agree is at least pretty okay, The Shawshank Redemption! In this episode, we discuss: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption , Stephen King’s short story originally published in the anthology Different Seasons in 1982 The Shawshank Redemption , the 1994 movie written and directed by Frank Darabont, and starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, and James Whitm...
Sep 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 147
Get in losers, we’re watching Mean Girls! Joining Jeremy for the discussion in Episode 146 of Adapt or Perish is Rosey Mongeau, cohost of the very good podcast Really Important Fictional Things! In this episode, we discuss: Rosalind Wiseman’s original 2002 self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes Mean Girls , the 2004 movie directed by Mark Waters, written by Tina Fey, and starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Lizzy Caplan, and Daniel Franze...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 146
It's time for another Adapt or Perish Mini! In this episode, you’ll get a chance to meet Alex, our show’s official research assistant! You can follow Adapt or Perish on Instagram , Threads , Mastodon , and Facebook , and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com . We're also on Patreon! You can find us at patreon.com/adaptcast . We have multiple reward levels, which include access to a patron-only community and a patron-only, bonus show! We hope to see you there. ...
Aug 06, 2024•30 min
In Episode 144 of Adapt or Perish , Jeremy and Ian are not only going right back to Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai , they’re talking about its legacy with Alex, the show’s official Research Assistant! (Note: Make sure to listen to Ep. 142: The Magnificent Seven to hear Jeremy and Ian discuss Seven Samurai in more detail!) In this episode, we discuss: Seven Samurai , the 1954 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Hideo Oguni, and starring Toshiro Mifune, Ta...
Jul 23, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 144
In this Adapt or Perish Mini , we’re taking to the skies to experience the classic work of short horror Nightmare at 20,000 Feet! In this episode, we discuss: Richard Matheson’s original 1961 short story “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” the 1963 episode of The Twilight Zone directed by Richard Donner, written by Matheson, and starring William Shatner George Miller’s chapter of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) , directed by Miller, written by Matheson, and starring John Lithgow Footnotes: John Lithgow’...
Jul 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 143
In Episode 142 of Adapt or Perish , we’re traveling to the Old West (by way of 16th century Japan) for a look at the heroes of The Magnificent Seven! In this episode, we discuss: Seven Samurai , the 1954 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Hideo Oguni, and starring Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, and Isao Kimura The Magnificent Seven , the 1960 movie directed by John Sturges, written by William Roberts, and starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Horst Buc...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 142
In this Adapt or Perish Mini , we’re talking about what it means for a piece of media to be “based on a true story.” Are they adaptations? Certainly. So why don’t we cover them on Adapt or Perish? Footnotes: Multiplex Time Machine Ep. 9: Zodiac Multiplex Time Machine Ep. 38: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford You can follow Adapt or Perish on Instagram , Threads , Mastodon , and Facebook , and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com . We'...
Jun 11, 2024•30 min•Ep. 141
In Episode 140 of Adapt or Perish , we’re taking our life in our hands and journeying to the Island of Dr. Moreau! In this episode, we discuss: The original 1896 novel by H.G. Wells Island of Lost Souls , the 1932 movie directed by Erle C. Kenton, written by Waldemar Young and Philip Wylie, and starring Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi, and Kathleen Burke The Island of Dr. Moreau , the 1977 movie directed by Don Taylor, written by Al Ramrus and John Herman Shaner, and st...
May 28, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 140
In this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish , we’re looking at Shrek, the ogre who launched one of the biggest franchises of all time! In this episode, we discuss: Shrek! , William Steig’s original 1990 children’s book Shrek , the 2001 animated movie directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jensen, written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S.H. Schulman, and starring Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow Shrek the Musical , the 2008 filmed Broadway musical with mu...
May 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 139
