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Adaptive Difficulty is a podcast focused on examining the question: Books aren't movies, but what if they could be? Join hosts Josh and Cameron every two weeks as they explore how one medium of storytelling can be adapted to something else.
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- Sep 25, 2026
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Resident Evil (2026) (opens the original)
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We braved our local multiplexes and shambled through their creaking doors to take in Zach Cregger's brand new adaptation of the Resident Evil game series. We discuss our impressions playing the storied franchise, its balance of terror and action, and the almost intangible things Cregger was able to capture about the game playing experience.
Paddington (opens the original)
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That Paddington sure loves marmalade! HAHAHA! We apologize for the audio quality, but it seems everyone's favorite bear somehow managed to get some marmalade into Josh's microphone. Anyway, join us as we discuss the 1958 children's classic A Bear Called Paddington, written by Michael Bond, and its 2014 adaptation Paddington, directed by Paul King. Also, a dog can serve as a US Supreme Court Justice! It's true; look it up. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle
Murder on the Orient Express (2017) (opens the original)
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Our hosts rub their two little grey cells together to get to the bottom of Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Agatha Christie's seminal mystery novel, Murder on the Orient Express. Right when Josh Gad thinks he's gotten away with it, there's just one more thing... Topics addressed: Woke Hercule Poirot, Scrooge: A Star Wars Story, Jesus Christ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adaptivedifficulty.bsky.social Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@adaptivedifficulty Music from #Uppbeat
The Odyssey: The Finale (opens the original)
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We're back! and so is Odysseus and boy does he look mad. I'm sure glad I never coveted his wife. Join us for our final sojourn in the world of Ancient Greece with this discussion of Books 17-24 and several adaptations.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bitmode/walls
Important Announcement! (opens the original)
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Sorry about this, folks, but life happens. We'll get back on track as soon as possible.
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