Best They Remade It Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 109: The Producers (1967) and (2005) 1:15:58

12d ago1:15:58

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In this gut-busting episode (we hope), Stuart and Jacob delve into the world of Broadway and film by comparing the original 1967 Mel Brooks classic "The Producers" with its 2005 musical adaptation. They explore the transition from a satirical comedy about a scheme to produce a Broadway flop into a full-fledged musical. How does the humor and satire…

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Behind the scenes of the Trump movie you almost never saw 1:07:21

28m ago1:07:21

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What do Donald Trump and the video game industry have to do with each other? Nothing! Yet we’re combining them into a single podcast, anyway. First up: A chat with Gabriel Sherman, the longtime Vanity Fair reporter who wrote and produced “The Apprentice.” That’s the new Trump biopic that isn’t what you think it is, and is very much worth your time …

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Matt Yglesias on the election, Substack success and the great unbundling 48:25

7d ago48:25

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The last time I talked to Matt Yglesias, we were co-workers at Vox.com, and Joe Biden had just been elected president. Now Yglesias runs Slow Boring, a tremendously successful Substack, and I wanted to check back in. Discussed here: What a policy nerd does in an election that’s awfully light on policy; why hating the media is now a popular pastime …

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I tried Orion, Mark Zuckerberg's $10k face computer 36:12

15d ago36:12

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Mark Zuckerberg, along with most of the men running big tech companies, has spent many years and tons of money trying to put a computer on your face. Now it looks like he’s getting very close to making it a reality: He’s just debuted Orion, a pair of bulky — but not too bulky — glasses that are also a computer. You can’t buy these things yet - they…

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan wants to share the wealth 52:00

23d ago52:00

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YouTube turns 20 next year, which makes it positively ancient by internet standards. Yet the world’s biggest video site is still incredibly relevant for huge swaths of the globe, even if it doesn’t get the media attention other sites generate. It’s also the only major social platform that routinely shares revenue with the users who create the stuff…

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How David Remnick remade the New Yorker 46:10

30d ago46:10

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When David Remnick got to the New Yorker in 1998, it was very much a capital M Magazine — it existed on ink and paper, and that was about it. Now it’s still a Magazine, but it’s also everything else you need to be to survive as a media company in 2024 — a robust online publisher, a podcast machine, a video operation, conference host and more. Along…

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Welcome to Channels with Peter Kafka 1:37

1M ago1:37

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What happens when you mash up media, tech and business? You get a million things to talk about, and that’s what we’ll be doing on this show: Talking to people who run big tech and media companies, the people who are doing some of the most interesting work in those worlds, and people who can help us understand all of it. And by “we” I mean “me” - I’…

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Episode 108: Good Burger (1997) and Good Burger 2 (2023) 1:31:52

1M ago1:31:52

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In this delicious episode, Stuart and Jacob dive into the nostalgic world of Nickelodeon by comparing the 1997 comedy "Good Burger" with its 2023 sequel, "Good Burger 2." They explore the transition of the original film's quirky, 90s charm to its modern-day counterpart. How does the humor and aesthetic of the original hold up in today's context? An…

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Episode 106: Jurassic Park (1993) and Jurassic World (2015) with Stephanie 1:50:17

3M ago1:50:17

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In this thrilling episode, Stuart, Jacob, and mutual friend Stephanie take a deep dive into the world of genetically resurrected dinosaurs by comparing the original 1993 classic "Jurassic Park" with its 2015 sequel "Jurassic World." They explore the transformation of Michael Crichton's cautionary tale from a groundbreaking thriller to a modern-day …

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Episode 105: Treasure Island (1950) and Treasure Planet (2002) 1:32:20

3M ago1:32:20

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In this swashbuckling episode, Stuart and Jacob set sail on a journey comparing Disney's 1950 live-action classic "Treasure Island" with the 2002 animated sci-fi adventure "Treasure Planet." They delve into the transformation of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale from a traditional pirate adventure to a futuristic space odyssey. How does the or…

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Episode 104: Hairspray (1988) and (2007) 1:23:43

4M ago1:23:43

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Stuart and Jacob dive into the colorful world of "Hairspray," comparing John Waters' 1988 cult classic with the 2007 musical adaptation directed by Adam Shankman. They explore the evolution of Tracy Turnblad's story, from a quirky comedy about integration and body positivity to a high-energy musical extravaganza. How does the original's campy charm…

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Episode 103: War of the Worlds (1953) and (2005) 1:22:08

5M ago1:22:08

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In yet another sci-fi episode (seriously, two in a row?!), Stuart and Jacob unearth the extraterrestrial saga of "War of the Worlds," comparing the iconic 1953 adaptation with Steven Spielberg's intense 2005 reimagining. They dissect the cinematic evolution of H.G. Wells' classic tale of invasion, survival, and the unexpected saviors of humankind. …

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Episode 102: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) 1:27:54

5M ago1:27:54

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In this cosmic voyage of an episode, Stuart and Jacob traverse the starry expanse of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" and its sequel "2010: The Year We Make Contact" directed by Peter Hyams. From the dawn of man to the birth of a new star, they delve into the evolution of a genre-defining classic and its less-celebrated successor. How does…

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Episode 101: The Longest Yard (1974) and (2005) 1:25:06

6M ago1:25:06

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In this head-to-head episode, Stuart and Jacob tackle the gridiron glory and comedic chaos of "The Longest Yard" – both the 1974 classic and its 2005 remake. With Burt Reynolds leading the '74 team and Adam Sandler at the helm in 2005, our hosts dissect the playbook on what makes a sports movie both entertaining and enduring. Does the original's bl…

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Episode 100: The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) and The Hobbit (2012-2014) 2:09:07

7M ago2:09:07

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In this monumental 100th episode, Stuart and Jacob embark on a journey through one of the most epic sagas in cinematic history: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. From the Shire to the fiery chasms of Mount Doom, they compare the grandeur of Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved works. How does the grand trilogy fare …

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Episode 99: Hitman (2007) and Hitman: Agent 47 (2015) 1:22:48

8M ago1:22:48

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Stuart takes a dive into the films of one of his most loved video game franchises of recent years, and he drags Jacob along for the ride. It seems like only yesterday the two were covering the Mario movies, how do they fair entering the territory of gaming movies once again? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode are Jacob's disdain for Matthew …

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Episode 98: Chicken Run (2000) and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) 1:22:22

8M ago1:22:22

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Season 6 has finally arrived, and our duo has a lot to discuss. In terms of what they've been doing this past month, but also with a couple animated features to take everyone into the new year. And whaddya know, another one that released in 2023! Seems they're getting more and more current overtime! Or maybe they're running out of movies to talk ab…

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Episode 97: The Year in Review (2023) 2:07:34

9M ago2:07:34

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2023 has come and gone, and Stuart and Jacob had a "meh" time of it all. There were highs and lows of course, but if they were tier ranking years of recent memory, 2023 would fall square in the middle for the both of them. That doesn't mean they don't have things to talk about though! Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stuar…

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Episode 96: The Little Mermaid (1989) and (2023) with Hannah 1:31:30

10M ago1:31:30

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And you thought They Remade It would get away without covering a Disney movie on this years schedule? That would never happen. And this time, they've brought along a third co-host in Stuart's partner, Hannah. Tis the season to make multiple people suffer through Disney's live-action output! Also in this episode are talks about Sordid Lives, Franz F…

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Episode 95: Hell's Heroes (1929), 3 Godfathers (1948), and Tokyo Godfathers (2003) 1:24:42

10M ago1:24:42

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Another holiday episode, and another episode from Stuart and Jacob going over three separate movies, each one tackling three separate individuals as they overcome themselves for the care of a child. How does each one compare, and how will the duo handle a return to John Wayne town four+ years later? Also in this episode are discussions on Satoshi K…

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That’s a wrap (for now) 38:23

10M ago38:23

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Peter Kafka, soon to be formerly of Vox, reviews the year in media with Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw. What did we learn from the strikes? Is the bundle back? Are movies back? What’s going on with whatever the NBA is doing right now? And what’s up with Bob Iger saying he didn’t say something he definitely said on live TV? This is the last episode of “Reco…

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Episode 94: Men in Black (1997) and Men in Black: International (2019) 1:30:17

11M ago1:30:17

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What better way to bridge the gap between Halloween and the ensuing months than a movie about aliens? And who would've guessed it would get a sequel/remake hybrid over 2 decades after the original?! Well, Stuart and Jacob, given everything they've seen. They certainly weren't surprised. Also in this episode are updates on some late Halloween horror…

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Sam Altman’s back at OpenAI. What’s next? 47:23

11M ago47:23

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After a wild series of events, Sam Altman is back as CEO of OpenAI… with more power than ever before. The Verge’s Alex Heath worked sleepless nights covering every twist and turn of this saga. He updates Vox’s Peter Kafka about where we are now, what all of this means moving forward, and how tech journalism can drive someone to mistake alcohol for …

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Episode 93: The Wolf Man (1941) and The Wolfman (2010) 1:28:59

11M ago1:28:59

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And rounding out this spooktacular season is yet another of the heavy hitters in the Universal monster canon. While the original manages to sport Claude Rains and Lon Chaney Jr., the remake comes out swinging with folks like Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro. Is either of these truly better than the other? We might even have Stuart and Jacob dis…

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What just happened to OpenAI? 29:52

11M ago29:52

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The board of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, ousted CEO Sam Altman on Friday. Since then, the board has appointed not one, but two, interim CEOs. And Altman and his OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman got snatched up by Microsoft. The New York Times’ Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) joins Vox’s Peter Kafka to talk about what we know and what we don’t abou…

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Why so, Sirius? 34:53

11M ago34:53

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SiriusXM makes money by beaming music and talk radio - especially Howard Stern - to your car using satellites and selling monthly subscriptions. That turns out to be a surprisingly resilient business: The company has 34 million subscribers and $9 billion in annual revenue. But CEO Jennifer Witz knows she has to adapt to the streaming world, so she’…

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No seriously. What’s the future of Disney? And why did Fox News fire Tucker Carlson? 51:03

11M ago51:03

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It’s a double shot of media business takes, with conversations about the Walt Disney Corporation and Fox News, with references to “Succession” in both. First, CNBC’s Alex Sherman (@sherman4949) joins Vox’s Peter Kafka to talk about Disney’s strategy, or lack thereof. What does it want to do with ESPN? ABC? Marvel? Star Wars? And although it plans t…

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Land of the Giants: What We All Got Wrong About Twitter 42:59

11M ago42:59

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This week, an episode of the latest season of Land of the Giants: The Twitter Fantasy, hosted by our own Peter Kafka. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe! Twitter began life as an accident. In the beginning, even its founders weren’t sure what it was: the internet’s town square, a real-time information source, or the next Facebook, mayb…

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