25 Best Adaptation Podcasts

1. Hey YA

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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
Hosts Erica Ezeifedi, Kelly Jensen
Producer/Network Book Riot
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 199Facebook 874.9KTwitter 262.6KInstagram 306.2K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Swedenborg and Life

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Swedenborg & Life is a weekly webcast that explores a broad range of spiritual topics in the context of Swedish scientist and seer Emanuel Swedenborg's experiences of this life and the next. This audio-only podcast is an adaptation of a video-based show, and there will be times when there are references to the visuals in the original episode. To get the full video experience (absolutely free!) check out our YouTube channel, Off The Left Eye. For more about Emanuel Swedenborg, visit www.swedenborg.com.MORE Host Curtis Childs
Producer/Network Off The Left Eye
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 83Facebook 385.4KTwitter 909Instagram 2.7K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast

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Join Joe, Jen, and Tom as they delve into the highly anticipated television adaptation of The Wheel of Time and provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the series. From the latest news to critical analysis, the trio aims to explore how Amazon will tackle the monumental task of bringing the 14-book epic to life. For Wheel of Time enthusiasts seeking to stay informed and engaged, this podcast offers an invaluable resource.  (Some episodes do contain spoilers for the books. Look for episodes tagged 'Spoiler Free' if you haven't read the series.)MORE Hosts Joe Perry, Jen Isgro, Tom Cocozza
Producer/Network Joe Perry, Jen Isgro, Tom Cocozza
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 106Facebook 970Twitter 3.3KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Of Slippers and Spindles - Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations in Books, Film, and Theatre

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Join fairy tale enthusiasts Cassie, Daurie, Laura, and Matt as they discuss the world of film and literary adaptations! Each month (or so) they will choose a specific fairy tale, and each week they will discuss a different book, movie, or musical adaptation of that fairy tale, exploring the way authors and artists retell, change, twist, conserve, and diversify the same stories over and over.In loving memory, always, of Drew.MORE Hosts Cassie Greenlee, Daurie Bogart, Laura L, Matt Guion
Producer/Network Cassie Greenlee, Daurie Rothhaar, Laura L, Matt Guion
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 55 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Calming Mind Therapy

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Sleep. Relaxation, calming, positive energy, healing, humor, mindfulness, adaptation. If you enjoy my podcast and would like to support it's creation, you can find my Patreon at: https://patreon.com/calmingmindpodcastMORE Producer/Network Calming Mind
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 62 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. What Would Danbury Do?

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What Would Danbury Do? (aka Bridgerton Pod) is a podcast centred on the Julia Quinn series, and the 2020 adaptation on Netflix.
Hosts Rudi Bremer, Kate Cuthbert, Adele Walsh
Producer/Network Rudi Bremer, Kate Cuthbert & Adele Walsh
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 221Twitter 308Instagram 188 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. All About Agatha Christie

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All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021...MORE Host Kemper Donovan
Producer/Network All About Agatha (Christie)
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.9K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Climate Conversations

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Hosts Jack Board and Liling Tan bring years of expertise covering climate change and sustainability to this weekly podcast. A one-stop shop for news, views and interviews.The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.MORE Hosts Jack Board, Liling Tan
Producer/Network CNA Podcasts
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 4.3MTwitter 1.3MInstagram 1.3M Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

9. The Fan Girls Podcast

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Our Focus is Fandoms with a particular specialization in Book to Screen adaptations such as; Outlander, Bridgerton, Harry Potter, Shadow & Bone, and The Witcher, but certainly not limited to. Longtime time fandoms such as the Marvel Universe and Friends to newer pop culture phenomena, like Stranger Things, are also in our wheelhouse. We love discovering new fandoms as well as circling back to our old favorites. When it comes to binge-able television we know, the obsession is real...MORE Hosts Julie Johnson, Lauren Kearney
Producer/Network The Fan Girls Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 137Twitter 490Instagram 730 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. The Book Was Better

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Kaley Clarke and Taylor Collett are sisters as well as lifelong movie fans and avid readers. Each episode, Kaley and Taylor discuss a popular book and its movie adaptation, pointing out big differences, and deciding (in their opinion) whether or not the book was better.Season 1 ongoing now!---------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at tbwbpodcast@gmail.comFind all of our links and ways to listen to our podcast: https://linktr.ee/TBWBPodcastMORE Hosts Kaley Clarke, Taylor Collett
Producer/Network Kaley Clarke & Taylor Collett
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Africa Climate Conversations.

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We tell climate and environmental stories from an African perspective. Using this podcast and Africa Climate Conversations YouTube, we share these stories through expert in-depth conversations and human interest stories from the field.Hello, and welcome. My name is Sophie Mbugua, and I am from Kenya. I am an environmental journalist passionate about Africa, my motherland, nature, and travel.I started this podcast in 2022 after reporting for numerous international, local, and regional media outlets on climate change and the environment...MORE Producer/Network Sophie Mbugua
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12. Bizarre Podcast: Dogs Must Die

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We're a recap podcast for the anime adaptation JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Hosts Chip Cheezum, Grant (Ironicus)
Producer/Network Chip and Ironicus
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 111 Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

13. Cover to Credits

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Cover to Credits is a bi-weekly podcast that analyzes books and their movie adaptations. Hosts Ian George and Adina Hilton cover a variety of genres, critiquing both the film and novel it's based on, while trying to understand what makes a good adaptation. Stories are also frequently viewed from a feminist lens, where representation, gender roles, and other elements are often times explored.MORE Hosts Ian George, Adina Hilton
Producer/Network Ian George and Adina Hilton
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 159Facebook 198Twitter 179Instagram 440 Avg Length 98 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. The Podcast of Surprise (The Witcher)

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A deep dive into The Witcher books and show!
Producer/Network AzizAhai
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 71Twitter 99 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Is It Serious?

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Welcome to 'Is It Serious?,' a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the 'question of the day.' They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials...MORE Hosts Mark Lewis, Jean Luc Neptune
Producer/Network Ariel Nachman & Joey Brenneman
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 70Facebook 240Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

16. Sips & Sensibility

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Sips & Sensibility is a Jane Austen adaptation podcast hosted by longtime best friends Beth, Julia, and Lori. Join us every other week for a new adaptation breakdown and review filled with insightful thoughts, wacky antics, and, of course, Jane Austen. If you love to chat with friends over a good beverage, you'll love this podcast. Strap in, grab a drink, and join us as we dive in each episode. Who knows maybe you will find a new favorite adaptation along the way. Oh and Mr. Darcy? Call me! For advertising inquiries please email sipsandpodcast@gmail.com.MORE Producer/Network Sips And Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 49Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Pemberley Podcast

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Join along as we discuss Jane Austen adaptations episode by episode, chapter by chapter! As well as hear interviews with the cast and writers behind the projects. We have covered The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Emma Approved, ITV's Sanditon, and Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev. Our goal is to cover an adaptation of each Austen novel. We also love the romance genre and discuss the Shondaland & Netflix series Bridgerton, adapted from the best-selling books by Julia Quinn. Visit our website at thepemberleypodcast.com for more information and follow us on social media @thepemberleyMORE Hosts Jillian Davis, Yolanda Rodriguez
Producer/Network The Pemberley Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 943Twitter 654Instagram 6.9K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Chapter One: Take Two

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Welcome to Chapter One: Take Two with Maddy and Bri. We read the book, watch the film and discuss the adaptation, recorded all the way from middle-earth (aka Aotearoa, New Zealand). We discuss how well, or not so well, a movie was made from the book it was based off, e.g. Twilight. If you love movies, books, and funny lesbians talking about movies and books, this is the podcast for you.MORE Producer/Network Maddy & Bri
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 1.5KTwitter 30 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Adaptation Podcast

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The podcast for in-depth discussion on film adaptations and the original material they're based on.
Host Kendyl Bryant
Producer/Network Kendyl Bryant
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 175Twitter 152 Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Deep Adaptation

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The Deep Adaptation Podcast shares audio from some of Professor Jem Bendell's interviews and talks, as well as other outputs from the Deep Adaptation Forum about reducing harm in the face of disruptive climate change.MORE Producer/Network Jem Bendell et al.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 4.2K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Building State Capability Podcast

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The Building State Capability (BSC) program researches strategies and tactics to build the capability of public organizations to implement policies and programs.BSC has developed the Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) approach, a process of facilitated emergence which focuses on problems (not solutions) and follows a step by step process (not a rigid plan) that allows for flexible learning and adaptation. PDIA is a learning by doing approach that helps organizations develop the capability to solve complex problems while they are actually solving such problems.MORE Host Salimah Samji
Producer/Network Building State Capability at Harvard University
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 411Twitter 3.1K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

22. Illiterate

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Every Friday, we uncover the hidden creative process behind media adaptations. Everything comes from something. Why this now?
Producer/Network podcastgod
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23. The Alienist: Angel of Darkness Recap

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A Recap Podcast About TNT's Adaptation of The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Producer/Network Midwest Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 140 Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. The blank was better

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A show about adaptations, reboots and remakes! Films based on books, investigative articles, plays, or other films anything is fair game. Covering one adaptation (or more!) per episode, friends Vivienne and Sarah get to the bottom of which version is worth the time and attention. Spoilers ahead!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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25. The Music of Middle-Earth

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Take a deep dive into Howard Shore's Score for Peter Jackson's adaptation of Lord of The Rings! We explore Tolkien's writing, history, and composition!
Producer/Network Jordan Rannells
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 704 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact