Adaptation Games

The Adaptation Games

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Welcome to The Adaptation Games, a Hunger Games Podcast where we are taking a look at all of the Hunger Games books, their adaptations into the film series and their place in the media landscape. Join Kels and Ash as they analyze how the creative teams condensed the novels into films and how themes come through in the context of the series as a whole. We will look to add new perspectives by analyzing historical context, laughing through misunderstandings and discovering more connected themes than we ever realized. Whether you’re an expert in Hunger Games lore or you’ve only seen the movies and...

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Adaptation Games

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Episode 10 - Bread, Circuses and Existential Crises (Ch 10) 11.07.2026 1:01:33

Join Kels and Ash this week as we finally get back to the main story! This week we start Part 2 of The Hunger Games and kick off with a bang of seeing Katniss’ reaction to the crush reveal, have THE quintessential Everlark conversation, step into the launch tube and so much more. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation-games/id1894390414 Listen on Spotify: open.spoti...

Episode 9 - Reading the Script: Part 2 (Special) 26.06.2026 1:07:06

Join Kels and Ash as they continue reading the original script for The Hunger Games! This week we get to discuss even more interesting things including the Prep Team, seeing the book version of Cinna, a much more cruel Seneca, possibly rigged reapings, the Netflix-ification of scripts, filling out your own “death” paperwork, and finally getting to actually see Gale in the Capitol. Listen on Apple...

Episode 8 - Reading the Script: Part 1 (Special) 19.06.2026 53:40

Join Kels and Ash as Ash gets to read their very first script! We get to take a glimpse into an Alternate Universe where The Hunger Games had a much more flirtatious Katniss, a bartering Peeta, a more competent Effie Trinket, a drunker Haymitch and a James Bond Gale. Listen along as we try to make sense of what could have been. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation...

Episode 7 - The Life and Times of Donald Sutherland (Special) 12.06.2026 48:48

Join Kels and Ash this week for our first special episode! We are focusing on Donald Sutherland, a brief history of his career as an actor, and the incredible impact he had on The Hunger Games series. In honor of Donald Sutherland and Catfish Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation-games/id1894390414 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6efurkbyGO95vzpJN6bMWv Wat...

Episode 6: The Pageant, The Spectacle and The Crush (Ch 9) 05.06.2026 1:31:59

Join Kels and Ash this week as they finally wrap up Part 1 of The Hunger Games, learn just how important trumpets can be, deep dive into the interviews, delve into color theory and talk crushes. IN LOVING MEMORY OF CATFISH Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation-games/id1894390414 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6efurkbyGO95vzpJN6bMWv Watch on YouTube: http...

Episode 5 - Truths and Roses Have Thorns About Them (Ch 8) 29.05.2026 1:08:26

Join Kels and Ash this week as they form parasocial relationships with astronauts, talk about SPAAAACE, ramble on about names, heap praise on Cinna, debate ambiguous Peeta, finally get to the first Rose Garden scene, learn about meeting Gale and feel betrayal Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation-games/id1894390414 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6efurkby...

Episode 4: The Odds To Beat (Ch 6-7) 22.05.2026 1:00:53

Join Kels and Ash this week to as they discuss Avoxes, look back on Peeta and mommy issues, talk about hiking (mis)adventures, berate gamemakers, study careers and clowns, and give a little bow Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation-games/id1894390414 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6efurkbyGO95vzpJN6bMWv Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdapta...

Episode 3 - Welcome to the (Black) Parade (Ch 5) 15.05.2026 1:03:12

Join Kels and Ash as they parade through the next part of The Hunger Games to discuss architecture, nature vs technology, video game characters, Cinna, broadcast operation, The Girl on Fire and Peeta the Showman Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation-games/id1894390414 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6efurkbyGO95vzpJN6bMWv Follow TAG on Instagram: / thead...

Episode 2 - Goodbye District 12, Hello Drunk Uncle Haymitch and Deadly Peeta (Ch 2-4) 08.05.2026 1:28:10

Join Kels and Ash as they return to The Hunger Games film and the Reaping to discuss the foil between Snow and Katniss, Prim’s Duck Tail, I VOLUNTEER, Appalachia, Meet The Boy with the Bread, Mommy Issues, look at dandelions, Meet Drunk Mentors, MAHOGANY, analyze some colors and get to the Capitol. Buckle up for a long episode while we fit 3 chapters into 15 minutes of the film. Listen on Apple Po...

Episode 1 - How Many Times Can We Say Establishing (Ch 1) 01.05.2026 1:04:19

Join Kels and Ash as they kick off The Hunger Games film and the first chapter to discuss music, Gale as Exposition Dump, Katniss refusing to give names, the start of the Mockingjay symbol, and get us to reaping day. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adaptation-games/id1894390414 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6efurkbyGO95vzpJN6bMWv Follow TAG on Instagram: /...

Episode 0 - The Adaptation Games 18.04.2026 8:24

Trailer for The Adaptation Games, a new Hunger Games podcast, hosted by Kels and Ash. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media, @TheAdaptationGames TikTok, Instagram Music:: In Pieces / Madison York / courtesy Epidemic Sound Logo Design and Animation:: Vintas Designs #TheHungerGames #CatchingFire #Mockingjay #TBOSAS #SOTR #Sunriseonthereaping