Read, Watch, Play Podcast

Nick and Randy are back with another bonus episode covering episodes 6 and 7 of Severance titled Attila and Chikhai Bardo.

The action series is back! Nick and Randy are discussing the Keanu-ssance with the 2014 comeback hit John Wick. The guys discuss their memories of the movie, where Keanu stands in terms of action stars, and dish out some dumb awards about the movie John Wick. Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

Nick and Randy go off script this week with a bonus episode discussing Severance season 2. At the time of this recording, episodes 1 through 5 have been released. They chat about some early season favorites and theories for the rest of the season.

This week Nick and Randy cover the number one rated movie on IMDb The Shawshank Redemption. The 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont which is an adaptation of the 1982 novella from Stephen King.

On the second episode of Read Watch Scare Nick and Randy discuss the 2009 found footage hit Paranormal Activity.

Step into the ring this week with Nick and Randy as they discuss the 2023 movie The Iron Claw, released by A24 and directed by Sean Durkin starring Zac Efron. The film is a biographical sports drama telling the story of the Von Erichs, a family of wrestling royalty that goes through such utter tragedy they believe they are cursed. This movie is not a direct adaptation of any source material other...

Join Nick and Randy this week as they keep vampuary rolling and discuss Nosferatu. The 1922 silent film and the 2024 adaptation titled Nosferatu as well by Robert Eggers released on Christmas.

Join Nick and Randy as they discuss the greatest love story of our time. Twilight! They discuss first their memories of the franchise, before discussing the 2005 novel by Stephanie Meyer and the 2008 film adaptation. You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠readwatchplaypod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson

Join Nick and Randy for this special holiday episode as they countdown the best books, movies, tv shows, and games they have consumed in 2024. Both hosts come prepared with their Top 7 and alternate sharing their picks for the year. They also discuss what they were surprised did not make their list, what they had difficulty cutting, and some honorable mentions. Finally they close out with some thi...

Nick and Randy head to whoville this week to tackle the 1966 tv movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the 2000 adaptation directed by Ron Howard.

Nick and Randy return to Isla Nublar this episode to celebrate their one-year anniversary and talk Jurassic Park. They discuss their embarrasment over the first episode before talking about the 1990 novel by Michael Crichton and the 1993 adaptation Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg. (00:00) - Introduction and general discussion about Jurassic Park (27:33) - Rapid Fire Questions & List...

Episode 1 in a new series of episodes covering action movies that Nick and Randy love. We reflect on our relationship to Top Gun, why it works so well, and then dish out a variety of ridiculous awards to this classic from 1986 directed by Tony Scott starring Tom Cruise. Song credits in intro: "Top Gun Anthem" by Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens (From "Top Gun" Original Soundtrack) Jet noise...

Nick and Randy cover The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo the 2008 novel by Stieg Larsson and the 2011 adaptation directed by David Fincher. Join us for some coffee in the cold in Hedestad, Sweden for our 28th episode of Read Watch Play covering The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠readwatchplaypod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠...

This week Nick and Randy are joined by Brian and Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to cover Ready Player One. This is the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline that was adapted in 2018 by Steven Spielberg. Retrotopia Linktree You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠readwatchplaypod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson Timestamps: (00:00)...

Special Halloween bonus episode and the first episode in our new horror movie series! This month Nick makes Randy watch Smile the 2022 surprise box office smash from debut director Parker Finn.

Nick and Randy cover A Haunting in Venice the 2023 adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe'en Party. Join us in the sinking city to celebrate our 26th episode of Read Watch Play covering A Haunting in Venice Source Material: Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie Adaptation: A Haunting in Venice directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh You can find us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@readwatchplaypodcast ⁠...

The big one! Nick and Randy cover Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The 2001 movie adaptation based upon the smash hit book series by J.K. Rowling. Join us in the Three Broomsticks to celebrate our 25th episode of Read Watch Play covering Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Source Material: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Adaptation: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's St...

Spooky season is full swing here as take a ride into the mind of Patrick Bateman. Nick and Randy cover the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho , which was adapted into a movie in 2000. Join us this week at Paul Allen's apartment to listen to some Huey Lewis and the News in the 24th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering American Psycho Source Material: American Psycho by Bret Easton El...

We have another guest this week! Nick and Randy are joined by Logan the host of the Unbuckled Comics podcast to cover Daniel Craig's maiden voyage as our favorite 00 James Bond in Casino Royale. Logan, Nick, and Randy discuss their history and relationship to the character of James Bond before diving into the first Bond novel by Sir Ian Fleming. They close out as always with their thoughts on...

We are back in Westeros! This week Nick and Randy find their way through King’s Landing once again as they cover Season 2 of House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones spin-off that is set in A Song of Ice and Fire universe written by George R.R. Martin.  As they just covered season 1 they mix up their structure this week beginning with an abbreviated book discussion, before sharing their thoughts o...

We have a guest! This week Nick and Randy are joined by Aidan Caughy to cover a little known film called 2001: A Space Odyssey directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1968. This is the second film from Kubrick we have covered on the podcast after The Shining and it's just as divisive as that episode. Aidan, Nick, and Randy discuss their experience reading the novelization of the movie by A...

This week Nick and Randy take the warp pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom to relive their childhood by covering the 2023 animated blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie. They start the episode by discussing their childhood memories and nostalgia for the Mario franchise, how they feel about Nintendo as a whole, and what their expectations were heading into this movie. They first discuss some backgroun...

This week Nick and Randy make their long awaited journey into Westeros as they cover Season 1 of House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones spin-off that is set in A Song of Ice and Fire universe.  They start the episode by discussing their feelings heading into season 1 of the show after their collective disappointment at the end of Game of Thrones. They then dive into their thoughts on the source...

This week Nick and Randy get themselves lost in the Connemara Forest in Ireland in an attempt to cover The Watchers. This 2022 debut novel by A.M. Shine was adapted this year (2024) by Ishana Night Shyamalan daughter of M. Night Shyamalan.  They start the episode by discussing their experiences with the book before delving into the adaptation released by Warner Bros. They discuss their high level...

This week Nick and Randy stretch their definition of what qualifies as an adaptation as they sail the seven seas covering the early 2000’s blockbuster sensation Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.  The lads dive into their appetite for theme parks and their memories of the ride that inspired the franchise before setting course for Tortuga. They discuss the phenomenon of Johnny...