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Typecast

Rare Birds Book Club

34 episodes

9 months ago

Introducing Typecast! The show where we cast our favourite books into film. Join us each episode as we dive back into our favourite books and attempt to cast their film adaptations, making great observations and our own unique suggestions along the way. It’s the novels you love like you’ve never heard them talked about before. From Rare Birds Book Club.

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Introducing Typecast! The show where we cast our favourite books into film. Join us each episode as we dive back into our favourite books and attempt to cast their film adaptations, making great observations and our own unique suggestions along the way. It’s the novels you love like you’ve never heard them talked about before. From Rare Birds Book Club.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/34)

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Falling for Falling for Christmas

For part two of the Typecast festive special, our hosts Rachel, Roxane and Flo sit down to watch Netflix's most anticipated film of the year, Falling for Christmas. Join us as we discuss whether this is the best or worst film ever made, puzzle over some baffling plot holes and welcome Lindsay Lohan back into our lives. In the words of Beauregard Belmont: "I have no idea what's transpired here."

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2 years ago

37 minutes 56 seconds

Typecast

The 2022 Christmas Special

Netflix, look no further. Our hosts are back for the second time with a Christmas special they swore two Christmases ago that they'd do every year. Rachel, Roxane and Flo sit down and attempt to come up with three new original Christmas movies to sell to Netflix, packing in every trope they can possibly think of, from undercover royals to small-town family businesses. Will they be able to write and cast this ambitious project before the holiday season is over? There's only one way to find out...

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2 years ago

46 minutes 14 seconds

Typecast

If I Died, Would You Read My Diary?

This week on Typecast our hosts sit down to discuss Mhairi McFarlane's brilliant romcom-ish Last Night. We discuss whether or not we'd read each other's diaries if we died and Rachel reveals she didn't realise Henry Cavill was in Stardust.

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3 years ago

40 minutes 47 seconds

Typecast

Sarah J Maas is Our Leader Now

This week on Typecast we take on the juggernaut fantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses. This spoiler-heavy episode is perfect for fans of the series and anyone who's ever wondered what all the fuss is about. We discuss what makes this series so compelling, plot holes, mating bonds and then attempt to cast the Bat Boys and Archeron Sisters. Buckle up for our most ambitious special yet.

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3 years ago

1 hour 9 minutes 9 seconds

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Lady Featherington is Bridgerton's Kris Jenner

This week on Typecast, Bridgerton is back and we have some thoughts. We discuss what worked - and didn't - this time around, the disturbing chemistry between the Bridgerton siblings and how Lady Featherington is Bridgerton's Kris Jenner.

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3 years ago

39 minutes 45 seconds

Typecast

Why Can't We Think of Any Blondes?

In this week's episode our hosts sit down to cast Emily Henry's witty romcom You and Me on Vacation. Join us as we discuss what makes this book a standout of the genre then panic when it's time to cast the novel and we can't think any blondes.

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3 years ago

39 minutes 11 seconds

Typecast

This Is Now A Star Wars Podcast

In this week's episode our hosts cast Ali Hazlewood's BookTok smash The Love Hypothesis. We talk about its origins as Star Wars fan fiction, rate the Star Wars hotties (including Emperor Palpatine, swoon!) and try to untangle the powerful allure of Adam Driver.

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3 years ago

41 minutes 20 seconds

Typecast

Christian Grey is 50 Shades of F**ed Up

Typecast Season 4 is here! Join us as our hosts bravely take on the EL James juggernaut 50 Shades of Grey. We talk about what makes it so popular, why it does - and doesn't - push the boundaries, and how one simple change could make the movie a LOT better.

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3 years ago

40 minutes 14 seconds

Typecast

Is Chris Evans hot?

The Typecast took over a year off to ponder this important question: is Chris Evans hot?

We're so happy to finally be back with a new series of Typecast after an unexpectedly long hiatus. In this special warm-up episode we're sharing what we've been up to, ranking The Chrises and giving a sneak peek of the books we'll be casting into film for season four!

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3 years ago

15 minutes 33 seconds

Typecast

We Can't Stop Talking About Bridgerton

We’re back for one night only with a Bridgerton Special in honour of the Netflix series. Join our hosts on a Lady Whistlestop tour of all 8 books in the original Bridgerton series. We discuss The Duke, the semen storyline and Rachel admits she’s partial to a young Michael Mcintyre.

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4 years ago

40 minutes 34 seconds

Typecast

The Typecast Christmas Special

Our hosts are back for a festive special! In their most ambitious episode yet, Roxane, Rachel and Flo sit down and attempt to write and cast their own made-for-tv Christmas movie. We discuss beloved Christmas cliches, porcelain dolls and whether The Outback is specifically in Australia. Join us for this special one off until we return with regular episodes in Spring 2021.

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4 years ago

47 minutes 54 seconds

Typecast

Casting: The Silent Companions

In this week's episode our hosts cast Laura Purcell's spooky thriller The Silent Companions. We talk about what makes this book so scary, debate the merits of Eva Green and give an unexpected shoutout to Daniel Radcliffe.

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5 years ago

42 minutes 40 seconds

Typecast

Casting: Last Tang Standing

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Lauren Ho's Last Tang Standing. We discuss Andrea's career crisis, Flo makes too many picks and Rachel almost ruins everything when she mentions Rishi Sunak.

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5 years ago

42 minutes 22 seconds

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Recasting: Mrs Danvers

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts recast one of our all-time favourite characters, Mrs Danvers, from Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. We discuss the upcoming Netflix film, how we'd handle a contemporary adaptation, and Rachel shocks Roxane with one of her casting choices

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5 years ago

45 minutes 1 second

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Casting: The Princess Diaries

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Meg Cabot’s The Princess Diaries. We discuss Jane Fonda, the difference between the books and the films and Flo reveals how the series inspired her to keep her own diary - and reads us an excerpt.

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5 years ago

38 minutes 32 seconds

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Casting: An American Marriage

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Tayari Jones's award winning novel An American Marriage. We discuss taking sides, what makes this book a masterpiece and feel the love for Damon Wayans Jr.

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5 years ago

40 minutes 31 seconds

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Casting: Riders

This week we're casting Jilly Cooper's iconic bonkbuster Riders. We discuss problematic storylines, the real-life inspiration behind Rupert Campbell-Black, and play a round of our new game, "Horse or Human".

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5 years ago

43 minutes 40 seconds

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Casting: Far from the Madding Crowd

In this week's episode of Typecast, we sit down with special guest Laura Jane Williams, author of The Love Square, to talk about Thomas Hardy's Far from the Madding Crowd. We talk about Harry Styles, The Crown and how Laura went about updating the plot with her contemporary reimagining.

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5 years ago

52 minutes 23 seconds

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Casting: Twilight

It's the season finale of series 2! In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Stephenie Meyer's mega blockbuster Twilight. We discuss Edward's Volvo, what it is that makes this book so addictive, and share some trivia from the films. A BIG thank you to everyone who has listened along with us this season - we'll be back before you know it with more questionable casting choices for our favourite books.

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5 years ago

39 minutes 36 seconds

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Casting: Frederica

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Georgette Heyer's Regency romance Frederica. We discuss Rachel's love for Anne Hathaway, the merits of Matthew Goode vs Lee Pace and what it is that makes Heyer so brilliant.

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5 years ago

38 minutes 29 seconds