Best Filmadaptations Podcasts (2026)

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Coraline...IN 3D!!! 39:09

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1+ y ago39:09

39:09

Even though Larry and Greg O never invite Grant to the movies, Grant decided to be the bigger man and invite his friends to see Coraline, one of his favorite movies...or is it? They talk visuals, music, pretty much everything people talk about in movie reviews. There's also some confusion over the featurette that played after the film and what it i…

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Nasty Greg and the Boyz Reunion Tour 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

24:04

Larry is joined by Greg O and Grant to discuss life after podcasting (which may or may not include more podcasting), pinball, parenthood, and the fact that Grant seems to never get invited to the movies.By Larry Ganni

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Rock Stars and Candy Bars 1:57:19

1+ y ago1:57:19

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This week Larry is joined by frequent Guest Room guests and old high school buddies Paul and Spud aka Brian aka Brizzle to discuss their favorite music, concert experiences, aging rock stars, and (for some reason) candy bars. Please forgive Spud's quiet demeanor. He speaks softly and carries a big...you get the idea.…

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Special Tenth Anniversary Special Announcement Special 5:27

1+ y ago5:27

5:27

It's the Tenth Anniversary of The Guest Room Podcast! To commemorate this momentous occasion Larry and Dr. Jess recorded an EPIC episode discussing all things life, love, and art. And Larry accidentally deleted it. So you get this one instead. Enjoy?By Larry Ganni

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 42:48

2+ y ago42:48

42:48

Greg O has taken over The Guest Room Podcast! In this episode he forces Larry to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. In addition they talk about...stuff. Lots of stuff. But mostly food.

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The NEW Quantum Leap 1:44:04

3y ago1:44:04

1:44:04

Larry is back with his first full episode in...awhile? Anyway, he is joined by Travis Jay Coleman of Superenthusiast Radio to discuss the revival/sequel Quantum Leap! How do these life long Leapers feel about this new version? Listen and find out! The pair also go on tangents about police procedurals and Indiana Jones, among other things. Check out…

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Streaming Music Documentaries 16:35

3+ y ago16:35

16:35

Larry discusses recent music documentaries available on streaming, The Sound of 007: Documentary, The Sound of 007: In Concert, and Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Ringo Starr, Nick Mason, and the Wonderful World of Drums 27:09

3+ y ago27:09

27:09

Larry is back after a LONG hiatus to update you on the goings on in The Guest Room. After that he discusses his recent concertgoing experiences including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, and Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. He also talks drums. Of course.By Larry Ganni

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Lunch Break 13:49

4+ y ago13:49

13:49

Larry is back after a year to discuss...stuff.

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Shell Gets His Money's Worth 51:50

5+ y ago51:50

51:50

After a LONG hiatus Larry and Dr. Jess are back, discussing life during COVID-19, Star Trek, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hamilton, Perry Mason (sort of), Ennio Morricone, and Bruce Lee. This episode was recorded and "edited" on Larry's phone. Since Larry is a novice this episode is no frills. And no music. P.S. Wear a damn mask.…

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Star Trek: Picard Mid-Season Review 39:22

6y ago39:22

39:22

The Guest Room Podcast is back with Larry and Dr. Jess reviewing the first five episodes of Star Trek: Picard. There are also brief asides about Sherlock and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.By Larry Ganni

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1917 30:05

6y ago30:05

30:05

Larry is joined by his niece and frequent guest Autumn and her boyfriend and brand new guest Ryan! The trio discuss director Sam Mendes' World War I drama 1917. Ryan offers a unique perspective as a well read history buff. Larry offers praise for cinematographer Roger Deakins. Autumn cried. (During the movie, not the podcast) Follow Ryan's history …

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 38:34

6y ago38:34

38:34

Happy New Year! Larry and Jess are back after a LONG hiatus to discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. They talk about the story, characters, J.J. Abrams, George Lucas, and the overall Star Wars franchise, including some brief thoughts on The Mandalorian. Also Jess complains about the way Larry drives.…

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The Big Bang Theory Finale 34:25

6+ y ago34:25

34:25

Larry and Dr. Jess discuss the series finale of The Big Bang Theory, recall their favorite moments of the series, and speculate about what the future holds for the cast. Sidebar discussions include New Girl, Roseanne, Bob's Burgers, cop shows and streaming availability.

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Avengers: Endgame and the Marvel Cinematic Universe 14:22

6+ y ago14:22

14:22

Larry gives his thoughts in Avengers: Endgame, discusses his early MCU skepticism, and offers his updated rankings on the entire MCU.

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Star Trek: Discovery, Season 2, Episodes 10-14 57:56

6+ y ago57:56

57:56

Larry and Dr. Jess are WAY behind on their media consumption, which doesn't make for timely podcasting, which is nearly tragic for Larry, a lifelong Trekkie who had to wait several weeks to catch up on Star Trek: Discovery. But, all's well that ends well, and the duo give their thoughts on the DISCO episodes "The Red Angel," "Perpetual Infinity," "…

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Star Trek: Discovery, Season 2, Episodes 6-9 1:05:26

7y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

This week Dr. Jess and Larry give their instantaneous reactions to the Star Trek: Discovery episodes "The Sounds of Thunder," "Light and Shadows," "If Memory Serves," and "Project Daedalus." Preorder The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull at all book retailers. See Larry in Pitt Floyd at The Lamp Theatre in Irwin, PA, on March 30.…

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Captain Marvel 1:02:49

7y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

This week Larry is joined by his Marvel crew, including KX, Lesley, and fan-favorite Greg O to talk about the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel. They also diverge into some other topics including horror movies, Game of Thrones, the perils of TV buying and problems with LG customer service.…

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Star Trek: Discovery, Season 2, Episodes 1-5 1:15:04

7y ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Dr. Jess and Larry have been watching Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery. They've even been recording podcasts about it. But Larry has failed in his job as editor, having allowed these perfectly good podcasts to collect digital dust. No worries, as he's edited the podcasts into one epic episode covering the DISCO episodes "Brother," "New Eden," "Poin…

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Solo: A Star Wars Story 1:04:03

7y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

New host Dr. Jess and her guest Larry finally saw the not much anticipated Han Solo origin story. They discuss the many false starts and moments in which they almost watched it, which leads into some existential territory, but have no fear because they do review the film, cast, comparisons in recasting Solo to recasting Captain Kirk, etc. They then…

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Star Trek: Short Treks: The Escape Artist 9:47

7y ago9:47

9:47

Dr. Jess and Larry dissect the latest Short Trek, The Escape Artist, directed by and starring Rainn Wilson. They talk about their feelings on Short Treks overall and their excitement for season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery and even name a Federation Starship!By Larry Ganni

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Star Trek: Short Treks: The Brightest Star 12:56

7y ago12:56

12:56

This week Larry and Dr. Jess discuss the latest Short Trek, titled The Brightest Star, which examines fan favorite Saru's backstory. They also discuss (further) Cadwell Turnbull's upcoming novel, Larry's next show with Pitt Floyd and his being recruited into another musical project.By Larry Ganni

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Creed II (or, Rocky IV II) 33:26

7y ago33:26

33:26

Yo! This week Larry is (sadly) flying solo to discuss Creed II, the latest installment in his beloved Rocky franchise. You want more details? Listen!

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Star Trek: Short Treks: Calypso 11:37

7y ago11:37

11:37

This week Larry and Dr. Jess discuss differing uses of the title "Funny Face" before diving into a review of the latest Star Trek: Short Trek, titled Calypso. They get into the benefits of short form storytelling, the attractiveness of actor Aldis Hodge, and the Pittsburgh based education of writer Michael Chabon. Pre-order Cadwell Turnbull's novel…

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The First and First Man 20:37

7y ago20:37

20:37

This week Larry checked out First Man, the new film from Oscar winning director Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling, and The First, the Hulu series starring Sean Penn. Both are about the space program, both deal with challenges on the home front, and one is fiction. How does Larry, a lover of all things space, feel about the more domestic app…

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So Much Star Trek Talk 25:40

7+ y ago25:40

25:40

Larry breaks down the first installment of Star Trek: Short Treks, titled Runaway, and then is joined by Dr. Jess to discuss the newest Star Trek: Discovery trailer, which dropped at New York Comic Con. They also discuss the budding career of frequent Guest Room guest Cadwell Turnbull. Pre-order Cadwell's novel, The Lesson, here: https://amzn.to/2N…

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A Manageable Problem 1:22:49

7+ y ago1:22:49

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Larry is joined by old friends Paul from The McSoss Comic Book Podcast and Brian aka Spud aka Brizzle. The trio weave in and out of a variety of topics including life at 40, concert going experiences, aging rock stars, pizza, tequila, hair care products, and frightening NHL mascots, of which Gritty is only the tip of the Iceberg. Get it?…

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2001: A Space Odyssey 27:59

7+ y ago27:59

27:59

Larry, an enormous science fiction fan who loves all things space had never seen Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Seriously. That all changes here as Grant joins him to see it on the biggest screen in Pittsburgh. Does it live up to 50 years of hype? Follow the Monolith and enter the Star Gate to find out!…

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Jack Ryan 21:11

7+ y ago21:11

21:11

Larry binged the Amazon series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan this weekend and now he must speak of it. He was a big fan of the early 90s film series. Does this new series live up to his enthusiasm for the older films, or does it fall somewhere near the multiple attempted reboots?By Larry Ganni

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Mission: Impossible and BlackKklansman 36:56

7+ y ago36:56

36:56

This episode begins with a special announcement that Larry has been invited to join the Pittsburgh based Pink Floyd tribute band called Pitt Floyd! Afterwards he reflects on life now that he's turned 40 before getting into reviews of the bonkers early Denzel vehicle Ricochet, the latest Spike Lee joint BlackKklansman, and further evidence that Tom …

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Aretha 35:19

7+ y ago35:19

35:19

The Queen of Soul.By Larry Ganni

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Star Trek: Discovery, Season 2 Trailer 1:04:56

7+ y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

This week Larry and Dr. Jess discuss the newly released trailer for Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery, breaking down what the presence of classic characters like Pike and Spock will mean for the new show. They also discuss numerous things in the Star Trek pipeline, some confirmed, some rumored, including two limited series featuring Picard and Khan …

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Where Have You Been? 35:29

7+ y ago35:29

35:29

Larry is back after a long hiatus and he explains why (it has something to do with synovial fluid). Afterward he catches up with the audience about things he's seen, and hasn't seen, including Solo: A Star Wars Story, Cobra Kai Season 1, Lost In Space Season 1, Westworld Season 2, Fahrenheit 451, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Ant-Man and The Wasp, and…

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Avengers: Infinity War 1:12:16

7+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

After a brief tribute to the late drummer John "Jabo" Starks, Larry gets into the nuts and bolts of Avengers: Infinity War with Greg O. and his posse of Elwin, KX Emm, and Lesley, all first time Guest Room guests and all very much up to the task. The group breaks down what they liked and didn't like about the film, performances, the past and future…

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The Naked Truth with Jean-Pierre Dorleac 46:12

7+ y ago46:12

46:12

Larry welcomes a true Hollywood veteran to the show, Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated costume designer Jean-Pierre Dorleac. Jean-Pierre talks about his early experiences in theater, both as an actor and as a costume designer, having the legendary Edith Head as a mentor, his life-long friendship with Jean Simmons, and his experiences on specific pro…

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Ready Player One 26:46

8y ago26:46

26:46

A few years ago Cadwell bought Larry a copy of Ernest Cline's novel Ready Player One for Christmas. Now that novel has been adapted into a feature film directed by Steven Spielberg. Larry and Cadwell get into all the nuts and bolts of what worked - and what didn't - about the movie.By Larry Ganni

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Top 10 Quantum Leap Episodes 1:23:31

8y ago1:23:31

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Larry is joined by Travis Jay Coleman of Superenthusiast Radio to discuss the timeless time travel series Quantum Leap, counting down each of their top 10 episodes. In the process much time is spent gushing over the acting prowess of Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. Brief tangents include Michael Keaton and filming movies in Utah.…

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Mute/Cloverfield/Annihilation/Red Sparrow 29:56

8y ago29:56

29:56

This week Larry offers his quick takes on the Netflix movies Mute and The Cloverfield Paradox and the theatrical releases Annihilation and Red Sparrow.

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Black Panther 1:06:54

8y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Old friends Cadwell and Elliot are back this week to talk about the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, director Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. After some critiques of the film through a political lens (mostly by Cadwell) and some minor gripes about CGI boss fights, the trio get into what they love about the film, the characters, the acto…

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Finale 34:04

8y ago34:04

34:04

Larry and Dr. Jess break down the Season 1 finale of Star Trek: Discovery, titled "Will You Take My Hand?" They get into the nuts and bolts of the episode, discuss whether it provided a satisfying conclusion to the season long story arc, and speculate on what may be coming in Season 2.

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Star Trek: Discovery Episode 14 29:55

8y ago29:55

29:55

This week Larry and Dr. Jess review the Star Trek: Discovery episode titled "The War Without, the War Within," singing the praises of the actors and writers, contemplating the creative process, and discussing how deftly the plot points have been handled throughout the season. This week also marks the return of Fun Facts with Numbers!…

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Star Trek: Discovery Episode 13 11:15

8y ago11:15

11:15

Dr. Jess and Larry wanted to have their cake and eat it too this week so they watched the Grammys in their entirety before Star Trek: Discovery Episode 13, titled "What's Past Is Prologue." The result is a brief and rather sleepy discussion, but still one worth listening to!

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Star Trek: Discovery Episode 12 36:11

8y ago36:11

36:11

Larry and Dr. Jess review the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Vaulting Ambition." In addition to the episode review they also discuss fan reaction to the series overall and how it compares to reaction to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They also discuss how television has evolved over the years and how Star Trek, past and present, fits in.…

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Star Trek: Discovery Episode 11 34:03

8y ago34:03

34:03

This week Dr. Jess and Larry review episode 11 of Star Trek: Discovery, titled "The Wolf Inside," and get into some heavy speculation about where they think things are headed. A lot of time is spent gushing about the acting, because this cast is really, really good.

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Star Trek: Discovery Episode 10 17:54

8y ago17:54

17:54

This week Larry and Dr. Jess review the tenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Despite Yourself," directed by Star Trek legend Jonathan Frakes. The Doc also recalls her early experiences watching Trek.

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O' Christmas Song, O' Christmas Song, How Lovely Are Thy Lyrics 41:58

8y ago41:58

41:58

This week Larry and Dr. Jess asked past and future Guest Room guests to select their top 3 (or 5 if they were so inclined) Christmas songs. Larry and Jess discuss all the selections, count the number of times each song came up in someone's list, and whatever song got the most mentions gets played in classic Guest Room drum and vocal style by Larry!…

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi 52:29

8y ago52:29

52:29

This week Larry, Dr. Jess, Autumn, Ashley, and Greg O. review Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the latest installment in the sci-fi/fantasy franchise. Larry and Greg have talked ad nauseam about their lukewarm reaction to The Force Awakens and their lack of excitement for this film. Has writer/director Rian Johnson restored their faith?…

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Alias Grace 1:11:21

8y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

This week Dr. Jess and Larry are joined by Anju, Cadwell, Ashley, and Therese to watch and review the Netflix series Alias Grace, based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, which in turn is based on a true story. It's a six episode limited series (which we used to call mini-series) and the gang watches each episode and gives their instantaneous reactio…

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So Much Things 49:20

8y ago49:20

49:20

Dr. Jess and Larry were joined by a veritable Who's Who of past Guest Room guest for Thanksgiving, including Cadwell, Anju, Ashley, Therese, and Autumn for a broad and mostly spoiler-free pop-culture discussion. Much time is spent on the Netflix series Alias Grace, Mindhunter, and Easy but other mentions include Godless, Black Mirror, and Room 104.…

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Justice League 20:45

8y ago20:45

20:45

After a brief cameo by Paul from McSoss regarding The Flash, Larry gets into his thoughts about the newest superhero mash-up, Justice League, discussing each hero individually and how they come together. Larry also gets into his thoughts on why he thinks this movie, which has underwhelmed critics and audiences alike, is significantly better than th…