Anatomy of an Adaptation

About Anatomy of an Adaptation

A podcast where a group of cinephiles discusses classic books and their cinematic adaptations, from new releases to forgotten gems, exploring the power of both the written and visual word. Hosted by Nicolò Grasso.

Publisher

Nicolò Grasso

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Jul 2021

Latest episode

23 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

79 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Aug 2026

   Interview with the Vampire (1994-2022) BOOK VS FILM VS SHOW

   In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by critic Carson Timar to talk about Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, the 1994 film by Neil Jordan, and the 2022 AMC TV show.Listen to Carson on ClapperCast: https://open.spotify.com/show/77E2ch4NmvwjZ0DRH253T6 Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

2. 

   9 Aug 2026

   Stalker/Roadside Picnic (1979) BOOK VS FILM

   In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by film writer Alden Nagel to talk about Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, and the 1979 adaptation, Stalker, by Andrei Tarkovsky. Follow Alden's writing: https://aldennagel.substack.com/Follow Anatomy of an Adaptation on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

3. 

   26 Jul 2026

   The Odyssey (2026) BOOK VS FILM

   In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by critic Carson Timar to talk about Homer's epic of Greek mythology, The Odyssey, and the 2026 adaptation by Christopher Nolan starring Matt Damon.

Who has been a guest on Anatomy of an Adaptation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rafael Felix
• Ivan
• Rafael Félix
• Josh Olson
• Jakub Flasz

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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