Earbuds to Eyeballs
This blog explores the fascinating journey of podcasts that have made the leap from audio to visual mediums. We dive into the adaptation process, compare original content to film versions, and analyze the successes and challenges of bringing audio stories to life on screen. Join us for insightful reviews and behind-the-scenes looks at this growing trend.
The Fault Line: How a Political Podcast Invaded Documentary Territory
The Fault Line, a cutting-edge political podcast, redefines documentary storytelling. Explore how this innovative series from Prologue Projects transforms complex issues into compelling visual narratives, reshaping public discourse.
The Dream: Multilevel Marketing ExposΓ© Climbs from Podcast to Screen
The Dream, the eye-opening podcast exposing multilevel marketing schemes, heads to TV. Explore how this incisive investigation into MLMs' deceptive practices transforms from audio journalism to screen, unmasking a billion-dollar industry.
The Jungle Prince: Royal Mystery Podcast Lands TV Series Deal
The Jungle Prince, the captivating podcast about India's mysterious Oudh royals, secures TV deal. Discover how this gripping NYT investigation transforms from audio exposΓ© to streaming series, unraveling decades-old secrets.
The Ballad of Billy Balls: A Musical Murder Mystery's Journey to Visual Storytelling
The Ballad of Billy Balls, a captivating podcast about a 1982 NYC punk murder, evolves into visual storytelling. Explore how this gripping tale of love and loss by Smerling and Stuart-Pontier transforms from audio to screen.
The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes' Fall from Grace, Podcast to Docuseries
The Dropout, ABC's hit podcast on Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos scandal, inspires acclaimed Hulu series. Explore how this gripping tale of Silicon Valley fraud transformed from audio to Emmy-winning TV drama.
The Clearing: How a Daughter's Story Went from Podcast to Primetime
The Clearing, the gripping podcast about April Balascio's serial killer father, captivates audiences. Discover how this haunting true story evolved from Pineapple Street Studios to primetime TV, reshaping true crime narratives.
Slow Burn: Watergate Revisited, from Podcast to Prestige TV
Slow Burn, Slate's acclaimed Watergate podcast, revives the 1970s scandal for a new generation. Explore how this fresh take on political history transformed from audio to prestige television on Starz.
The Butterfly Effect: Jon Ronson's Audio Journey Through Porn Inspires Visual Exploration
The Butterfly Effect, Jon Ronson's captivating Audible podcast on online porn's impact, inspires visual exploration. Discover how this innovative series transformed from audio to screen, revealing the far-reaching consequences of free internet porn.
Root of Evil: Black Dahlia Podcast Blooms into 'I Am the Night'
Root of Evil, the gripping Black Dahlia podcast, explores the Hodel family's dark secrets. Discover how this true crime series blossomed into TNT's 'I Am the Night', reimagining Elizabeth Short's unsolved murder.
The Apology Line: Confessional Art Podcast Gains Widespread Recognition in Documentary Format
The Apology Line, a captivating podcast about Allan Bridge's 1980s NYC confession hotline, gains widespread recognition. Explore how this unique art project evolved into a gripping true crime documentary, revealing dark secrets and human nature.
Someone Knows Something: The Podcast That Revived Cold Cases on Screen
Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen's award-winning podcast, breathes new life into cold cases. Discover how this gripping CBC series inspired a wave of true crime TV shows, offering hope to families seeking justice.
Last Podcast on the Left: How Comedy Horror Spawned Serious Documentaries
Last Podcast on the Left, the hit comedy-horror series, blends humor with thorough research on true crime and paranormal topics. Discover how this unique show by Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski sparked serious documentaries.
Serial's Journey: The Groundbreaking Podcast That Revolutionized True Crime Documentaries
Serial, the revolutionary podcast by Sarah Koenig, reshaped true crime storytelling. Explore how this award-winning series about Adnan Syed's case set new standards for investigative journalism and inspired a wave of crime documentaries.
S-Town: The Podcast Phenomenon That Sparked a Documentary Bidding War
S-Town, the award-winning podcast by Brian Reed, captivated millions with its intricate storytelling. Discover how this 7-part series sparked an unprecedented bidding war for documentary rights, reshaping podcast-to-screen adaptations.
Mogul: Hip-Hop History Podcast Drops the Beat on Documentary Scene
Mogul, the groundbreaking hip-hop history podcast, brings iconic moments to life through firsthand accounts. Discover how this Gimlet series is reshaping music documentaries and storytelling in the hip-hop scene.
Homecoming: The Podcast That Launched a Thousand Scripts
Homecoming, Gimlet Media's pioneering fiction podcast, revolutionized audio storytelling in 2016. Discover how this innovative series inspired a wave of scripted podcasts and set new standards for the medium.
Missing Richard Simmons: Podcast Sparks New Documentary Craze
Missing Richard Simmons, the viral podcast, investigates the fitness guru's 2014 disappearance. Discover how this captivating series sparked a new wave of true-crime documentaries and reignited public interest in the enigmatic star.
From Podcast to Prime Time: How 'Murdaugh Murders' Captivated Screens Nationwide
Murdaugh Murders Podcast by Mandy Matney exposes a complex case of fatal crashes and suspicious deaths. Discover how this groundbreaking investigation transformed from local reporting to prime-time TV coverage, captivating audiences nationwide.
In the Dark: The Podcast That Changed a Man's Fate and Inspired '48 Hours'
In the Dark, the acclaimed investigative podcast by Madeleine Baran, changed Curtis Flowers' fate. Discover how this gripping series exposed injustice, overturned a conviction, and inspired a '48 Hours' episode.
Hunting Warhead: Cybercrime Podcast Captivates Viewers with Real-Life Investigation
Hunting Warhead, the gripping cybercrime podcast, follows journalists and police as they uncover online criminal networks. Discover how this real-life investigation into the dark web captivates true crime and cybersecurity enthusiasts.