Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast
One host reads a book, the other watches the movie based on the book. What’s different? What’s the same? Did it work? Find out on Soon To Be A Major Motion Podcast, hosted by Codie Beck and Billy Beck.
Episodes
Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
1 hr 22 min
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
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Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
1 hr 30 min
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
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RIP Marshmallo Beck 2013-2024
Jul 11, 2024
Jul 11, 2024
1 hr 9 min
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:
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Check out the killer titular painting here:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/93798/picture-of-dorian-gray
Jun 27, 2024
Jun 27, 2024
2 hr 3 min
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!
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Jun 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
1 hr 48 min
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!
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May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
1 hr 52 min
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.
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May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
1 hr 51 min
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!
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May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
1 hr 49 min
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!
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Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
2 hr 32 sec
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
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Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
1 hr 19 min
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!
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