Like That? Read This!

Like That? Read This! is the podcast for fans of all forms of media and those looking for a new book recommendation. Every episode will feature a pair of book recommendations based on two other works in one of the other realms of media - television, movies, music, and even video games and board games. Join Kevin and a guest host every episode as they dive into 4 works and discover the answer to the question "Like that? Read this!" Follow along on Instagram @ltrtpod for more interaction and recommendations each week!

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Episode 8 - Kevin and Kerin talk characters who make their mark (or at least try to)

LTRT is back with one last episode before a short hiatus, and this is one you don't want to miss! Kevin and his coworker Kerin get together to discuss some truly unique characters in this week's episode. First, Kerin talks "Whodunnit?" as she examines the Rian Johnson mystery film "Knives Out" before digging into a novel that tackles just what it means to be seen. Then, Kevin dives into the new American classic "Forrest Gump" before diving into what might be Sweden's best answer to Gump. Join us...

Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 7 Part 2 - Kevin and John Go For MORE Laughs

Back with part two of the conversation they started last week, John gets a chance to share his comparison in this episode. To start, he'll dig into the hit F/X show "What We Do In The Shadows", a look into the lives of 4 vampires living in Staten Island and trying to blend in with the rest of the world. We'll see how that translates into a different parody of another MAJOR mythical figure in John's book comparison. Jump back in with John and Kevin as they complete their discussion and get to pro...

Dec 13, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 Part 1 - Kevin and John Go For Laughs

In a very special two-part episode, Kevin and his friend John discuss some of their favorite comedic works, both on the big and small screen and on the page. Part 1 features Kevin's recommendation based on the Mel Brooks classic, Spaceballs. Tune in to hear what he suggests to pair with the Star Wars parody, and be sure to come back next week for John's recommendations!

Dec 06, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Kevin and Melissa Talk 5 Star Entertainment

In this week's episode, Kevin and his lovely wife Melissa offer up some 5 star entries both in terms of movies and books! Melissa starts the episode off with a bang in our first 2(!) book recommendation to pair well with the 2014 Australian horror film The Babadook. Stepping away from horror, Kevin then suggests a book that features an old curmudgeon not unlike Carl Fredricksen in Disney Pixar's 2009 film Up. Listen and let us know your thoughts in the comments on all 5 works in our new episode ...

Nov 22, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Out of the park (and the world) with Kevin and Chris

This week, we're switching the format up a little bit! Kevin is joined by one of his oldest friends, Chris, and this week he's bringing both book recommendations. Meanwhile, Chris is here to talk the 2014 Christopher Nolan film "Interstellar", followed by a little baseball discussion. Have a listen to find out why the slight twist this week and see what we're recommending on this episode of Like That? Read This!

Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 4 - Kevin and Megan get in their feels

On this week's episode, Kevin and his colleague Megan explore some coming of age stories on both the silver screen and the small screen. First, Megan looks at some of her favorite 80's rom-coms including "Sixteen Candles", "Pretty in Pink", and "Can't Buy Me Love" before jumping into a novel devoted to rom-coms. Kevin then takes us back to high school with a look at the short lived tv series "Freaks and Geeks" along with a novel focusing on another group not typically represented in the protagon...

Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Morally gray protagonists with Kevin and Dr. X

In this week's episode, Kevin and his colleague Scott dig into some questionable lead characters in each of their recommendations. For the first time on the pod, Scott will dive into the character of Kratos, the Spartan Ghost and lead character of the God of War video game series and see how he stacks up to another lead in a creepy carnival novel. Afterwards, Kevin will examine the flawed detective pair at the heart of season one of HBO's True Detective and compare their actions to that ...

Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Some "Spooky Season" recs from Kevin and Meg

Kevin and his good friend and fellow bibliophile Meg spend some time talking about a few creepy movies and their book counterparts this episode as we get closer to the spooky season! First, they'll talk about what creeps them out in the classic 1982 family horror film "Poltergeist" and what book Meg thinks ticks all the same boxes. Later, Kevin leads us through the 2019 A24 horror hit "Midsommar" and pairs it with another idyllic folk-horror story. All this, plus a little...

Sep 27, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Kevin and John go Sci-Fi

Welcome to Like That? Read This! , the podcast for fans of all forms of media - tv, movies, music, games, and of course, books! Each week, Kevin and a guest host will recommend 2 books to the listeners based on another work in a different form of media. This week, Kevin is joined by John as they discuss some works dealing with the mind. John will examine Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire and their 2004 song "Happiness by the Kilowatt" and the story that inspired it. In the secon...

Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 0 - LTRT Teaser

Welcome to the official teaser episode for Like That? Read This! Join Kevin as he lays out what this new podcast is all about and how he came up with the idea. Follow along on Instagram @ltrtpod for more content between episodes. We hope you'll check back next week for the first official episode and our first two book recommendations from Like That? Read This!

Sep 06, 2024•8 min