BoTCast Episode 9 feat. Rohan Joshi - Books That Became TV Shows PART 1

With American Gods, one of our top 10 TUGUD books, finally being made into a TV show on April 30, we thought this would be good reason to talk about Books that got made to TV shows; the good, the bad the ugly.
List of Books Discussed:
1. A Game of Thrones by George R R Martin
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2. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
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3. The Killing Floor by Lee Child
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4. Preacher by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon
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5. Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman
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6. Under the Dome by Stephen King
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7. 11 22 63 by Stephen King
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8. The Dark Tower by Stephen King
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Episode 9: Books That Became TV Shows - Part 1
Guest: Rohan Joshi
Shot and edited by: Sandeep Rajguru and Yohann Benson, Flarepath Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Sound Recording and Mixing: Nishant Agarwal, Culture Shoq Productions
Venue: Cuckoo Club, Bandra, Mumbai ( toocuckoo)
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[@shivamvyas3767]

Rohan's exuberance while talking about books is so relatable; when you are that passionate about books, cinema etc, you just can't help but look coked out of your mind when asked about them.

[@shreyac156]

Someone tell Anuya and Sharin to create a goodreads account so we can track the books they read!!! ☺️

[@shaiveeshekhar6993]

Shreya C yes Pleaseee , luckily I have managed to find Rohan's account

[@babitagupta9547]

Shaivee Shekhar what is it? Please share :)

[@ahmedpadela4047]

@@shaiveeshekhar6993 please share.

[@shrutigautam7673]

@@shaiveeshekhar6993 yes please share

[@ronit.pereira7172]

@@shaiveeshekhar6993 PLZ share

[@prathyushareddybasala]

"You can't combat imagination." - Sharin Bhatti

[@ayustikaaa]

Rohan is so passionate about this! really liked the ep!

[@prasannaratanjankar]

Finally an episode where you guys are discussing more BOOKS and less of everything else (nothing else actually, which is great)! Was waiting for this :) Also, super excited for American Gods! :) Please get more guests like Rohan who read a lot and are passionate about it! The discussion is so much better that way. Good stuff.

[@sharinbhatti1920]

We can't wait for American Gods either and I nearly gave away spoilers. But TOO EXCITED :-)

[@BooksonToast]

But we discussed so many TV shows (Which are also awesome) - thanks :)

[@Rajaas_Reading_Corner]

Anne with an E. OMGGG Amazing setting and cast of characters!!! Just beautiful and I am speechless with admiration and respect for the entire set up of it all!!

[@raashimudholkar5800]

Rohan Joshi talks so animatedly

[@DesiPaiN]

I'm so happy i found this channel!! because i have don't many people in my life who enjoy the same books and shows as i do.... Thank you!!! :)

[@anujakelkar3845]

I love BOTCast discussions on books! Keep doing this!

[@brindasarkar3384]

This is like the ultimate guide for a loner into the bookstore. Amazing

[@somritadutta4237]

Got so many book suggestions from this!To-read pile is building up! Please bring Kenny Sebastian!:)

[@kshitijasonavane4496]

This KZbin channel idea is super duper amazing. You guys bring out a lot of good stuff, in fact the line up of the books discussed is dope af. Keep on doing such videos this is WOW. - a book lover in engineering. ❤

[@sharinbhatti1920]

Hello Book Lover in Engineering, I'm so glad you find this useful. please keep reading

[@BooksonToast]

Thank you :) :)

[@mugdharedkar4870]

Rohan's Chandler Bing imitation made my day. 😂

[@palakshah025]

anuyaaa rocks❤ dis channel is so helpful! thankyouuu

[@bhaa1theway]

Yesss finally! Thank you!! I enjoy these podcasts so much. love you guys..

[@bhaa1theway]

Also.. First!!

[@BooksonToast]

Thank you :)

[@zainhashmy6112]

How does one of the BEST KZbin shows have so few views? BotCast peeps, you just earned a viewer for life and I'm gonna make sure my friends watch it. Even if I have to waterboard them a little.

[@abhijr]

Episode title - 'Rohan hijacks the show and our hobbits exhibit Stockholm syndrome'. This is LOTR all over again! "Rohirrim charge! Ride now, ride to Gondor!"

[@AnuyaJakatdar]

Comment reply - "Snarky commenter leaves snarky comment and finds that his life doesn't improve in any way despite the clever LOTR reference!"

[@abhijr]

Anuya Jakatdar @a wise soul once said, "what I lack in intellect, I make up for in puns" ahem ahem. puns are an end onto themselves, no? :) like "HARK! ASUNDER!" .. made me giggle :D give that person a medal!

[@gauravb8]

can't even take a joke..lol..have a sense of humor, Anuyeah(since you insist)..I actually found his comment genuinely funny, unlike your terrible puns. :P

[@amitmali9602]

Completely Stuck to the episode throughout..... Rohan's narration of the books is fabulous....... Educative and always BoTCast helped me : Don't judge a book by its video media content. Awaiting some awesome books discussions....

[@meetprajapati2777]

Recently watched TV adaptation of And Then There Were None a classic crime novel by Agatha Christie and found it completely satisfying.

[@sanjayvbhat]

FINALLY!! Someone agrees with me on the last season of Sherlock AND Season 2 Episode 1 being the best episode there. I salute you, sir.

[@manmehakkaur2354]

OMFG YOU DISCUSSED PERCY JACKSON I CANNOT RIGHT NOW!!!

[@fiveoh3814]

Not the first time a man said, "I love the Flash".

[@miloblackmetalhate]

it's great that I found you guys, it's gonna be fun.

[@ajayputhran5773]

I'm going to start reading American Gods now. Thanks guys.

[@BooksonToast]

Let us know what you thought!

[@shreyabarsaiyan4823]

I would really love to see an episode on Indian authors and local literature... Atithi, Godan, Gitanjali.... There is amazing simplicity in the classic Indian literature :) Not too many plots and twists but life lessons... starting right from Panchatantra to Geeta!

[@crispypolo]

Rohan is a true nerd.. :D loved this episode

[@apurvam921]

I absolutely love love love this whole series! It's so refreshing to watch something made by people who love reading as much as I do and it really excites me to get new book recommendations! I hope you gals do really well :) Just a small thing I noticed that Stephen King is being mispronounced as 'Stefen' when its actually 'Steven'..apart from that more power to you! :) xx

[@VarunRamamohan]

Hi, just wanted to say this about ASoIaF: I think it was completely intentional on GRRM's part to slow things down after A Storm of Swords (ASoS). ASoS is the culmination of events in AGoT and ACoK, and A Feast for Crows then deals with the aftermath of war, and starts laying the groundwork for events to come. You can even see it in the titles of the two books: A Storm of Swords (i.e., war and conflict and so on) and A Feast for Crows (the aftermath - the ravages, including death, of war). I actually appreciate GRRM's vision for the series a lot more simply because he took the risk of slowing things down after ASoS to describe the effects and aftermath of war, and that, in my mind, elevated ASoIaF from another fantasy series to something that transcended genres. Plus, we wouldn't have the The Broken Man speech without AFfC. :)

[@BooksonToast]

Fair. And we've discussed that in the episode with Vivek (somehow we always end up discussing ASoIF :D) about how when a writer like GRRM builds a world like that, he has the right to discover/ immerse the reader in it any way he pleases.

[@VarunRamamohan]

Ah, I haven't watched that episode (I will). Also, yes, I am terrified for American Gods as well. :D

[@Itsmine1990]

i liked the infatuated chemistry between anuyeah and rohan..

[@shrutijani2872]

Can you please launch an only audio version of the BoTCast? For the low-battery-when-video-can't-be-played time or when-you're-driving time??

[@Jollytimehub]

Rohan is going to workout after this :P But this episode was so much fun! part 2 out yet?

[@BooksonToast]

Actually he came straight from a workout, but yes, you're close.

[@hemant1800]

Interesting show guys.... will watch 'em all......

[@sravanthid]

That background drilling noise! Argh!

[@BooksonToast]

Yeah we know, but some stuff keeps happening with alternative shoot locations, and sigh. Anyway. After a few episodes, we shoot indoors. We've learned our lesson.

[@maybepranav]

Please bring Utsav Chakraborty on the show! Also, great episode! You guys talking about Legion, Daredevil, The Flash, LoT made my day :D

[@utfulll]

The girl on the right looks cute when she smiles .. Subscribed ! P.S - Nice content, finally a Fresh Idea for a Podcast !

[@blossomscrochet5533]

Man! Rohan is insanely animated. Or is this his normal way of talking? ! :) No offence Mr. Mojorojo, it was quite tough to actually listen as your hand gestures got me distracted! Oh! And you talk.

[@BooksonToast]

That is his normal way of talking :D

[@vinishamoolya3961]

When are you doing the "what went wrong with the harry potter movies"? I'm waiting for it!!!!

[@sia101grafitti]

Nooo! A person who doesn't like Ready Player One?! I must defend its honour! The references have a point because it shows what a self-obsessed guy the creator of the video game was. Moreover, there were so many details of this tech crazy world that get lost because there's a bigger picture. I know a lot of people who discover the gems after rereading the book. Of course, I would suggest checking out some of those 80s references because hot damn. I legit picked up story ideas through them. Also, you girls are creating such great content here. LOVE IT. Re: the Game of Thrones conversation. I'm afraid of the hype and have NEVER read or watched it despite owning the books. What would you suggest picking up- the books or the show?

[@sharinbhatti1920]

Hi Asiya thanks for your lovely comment. This is what we are looking for , interesting and diverse POVs. Well done on defending RPO. About ASOIAF, I would start with the books and don't rely on the overwhelming hype. It's a fab series to have come out during our time and it won't let you down. :-)

[@zainhashmy6112]

Yeah exactly! Ready Player One is one of the best nostalgia gaming books ever written. :)

[@nalinmalhotra4152]

I have never read Ready Player One, will look into it. Regarding ASOIF you can go either way it doesn't matter much because the first 4 seasons are amazing!! Things went a little downhill in 5th but it was great, 6th and 7th felt like blatant fan service. But starting the books early is great but you would have to wait a lot for the next ones; having said that I would personally recommend completing the books before season 8 hits the screen or watching till 4 and then starting the books. Also reading the books after watching the tv show, does not have much impact on it, I was a bit worried about that.

[@KaranDeshmukh]

It's not based on a book but FX's The Americans is such a phenomenal show! The epitome of crisply written content. Terrific historical accuracy. Superb characters. Truly immersive. It's porn for history nuts.

[@puriprincess]

Finally an episode where I knew atleast a few books!!!! And man, Percy Jackson 😭

[@PavanMehta]

Hey Sharin I could not help but notice the Mi-Band. High Fives I've got the same one :D

[@acharyavivek51]

Great episode

[@smrutikulkarni674]

When r u going to do a podcast for fantasy books?

[@raashimudholkar5800]

Thanks for telling us about Castle Rock :')

[@BooksonToast]

You're welcome! :D :D

[@loukitmyname]

YESS!! GAIMAN!! I am huge fan of Gaiman's Sandman.

[@shivamthapliyal2305]

i knew there'd be a lot of Stephen king books as he's a great fan of Stephen king.

[@pragnasanyal1798]

I agree with rohan ...Arrow i would sat first 3 seasons were A-FREAKIN-MAZIN

[@manishbhatta7728]

totally agree with rohan on 6:17

[@ashleyb7335]

OMG! Rohan Joshi loves The CW DC shows. I am freaking out. 😫 where do I start? OK... Rohan, who do you think Savitar is?

[@iffatrizvi9531]

I agree with Rohan about arrow

[@mikeSmith-sr2bn]

Under the dome first season isn't that bad especially if you are not familiar with his other creations. In fact it's good introduction to the kind of world King usually creates.

[@vandantailor6835]

Im not really into reading novels and other stuffs but i've watched many shows and movies based on novels. So can you please recommend me a fantasy novel to get started?

[@sharinbhatti1920]

American Gods is a good start

[@darshanpala]

You guys should talk about audiobooks sometime. I consume fiction almost exclusively as audiobooks. Also I hear audible pays decent ;)

[@SwatiSingh-hu9wv]

hahahahahaha this is amazing , this episode. specially when sharin goes "gaimannnn" .

[@sharinbhatti1920]

GAINMANNNNN

[@harshithabharadwaj5040]

Omg how many tv-shows do you guys watch👀👀🙈

[@Karan-dc8lj]

Please bring Kenny Sebastian.

[@shreyachakraborti6391]

non fiction books please. best biographies also

[@sharinbhatti1920]

Soon

[@221b8]

They talk about Stephen King but not even vague mention of Bob Hodges triology?! Strange! I must be in some parallel universe. BTW the trailer to Mr. Mercedes is out.

[@gauravb8]

For someone who has read so much of good literature from different genres, these girls come across as surprisingly callow!

[@qazrockz]

Legion is literally a TV show Kanan Gill wrote on LSD 😂

[@AnuyaJakatdar]

LEGION IS AMAZINGGGGGGGG

[@pranavrao6531]

Philip K Dick's The man in the high castle? The show is so underrated. Well the book is decent but the show is 🔥.

[@vic110291]

CW's Arrow, Flash, Supergirl FTW!!!

[@loonymandy]

Hi guys. Maybe you should do all episodes in two parts henceforth. There is so much more you cover in one long episode. 😂 one thing I feel though, the episode maybe unintentionally, was biased towards fantasy based storylines. i would have loved to listen to a discussion on more real world plots like Big Little Lies. And no matter what you say, I LOVE the show.

[@BooksonToast]

Hello, have you watched Part 2 where we discuss Big Little Lies in great detail? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36vo5mYrtqgm7s

[@loonymandy]

oh I did. just that I wish the episode had more examples like that.

[@ShahzadKhan-dp9fp]

Drill machine OP

[@nishantdehury3489]

Around 21:39 it feels like you guys are going to be attacked by crows as in the movie, The Birds by Hitchcock

[@k.vishalkumar6090]

ok i like flash too but preacher is a really good show man

[@manishankardeshpande]

ONLY SUITS 🙌🙌😎

[@tishatalwar8251]

What about DEXTER?

[@BooksonToast]

Yeh dekh: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36vo5mYrtqgm7s

[@pranavmishra1858]

You talked about Books, Stephen King and TV Shows but no IT? :(

[@manmehakkaur2354]

Sorry for my creepy commentary, but ya'll should try watching the 100, another CW show, but like, really dark and amazing! Based on a book series too!

[@siddhantshah6013]

Great List! I listen to your BoTcasts every week and thoroughly enjoy them! A couple of books that can potentially be added to this list are Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City and Homicide: A Year On The Killing Streets (by David Simon, the guy who eventually wrote The Wire)

[@BooksonToast]

WOW. Yes. Adding right away.

[@bhaa1theway]

Team TV DC!!

[@drrohank]

Guys please do something about the background noise it's annoying.

[@shubhangigatti]

I'll only say don't have high hopes you'll only get disappointments....

[@prachirawat919]

Rohan Joshi explaining who he is? come on.

[@raunakagarwal8038]

But, where's the toast?

[@BooksonToast]

It's in your fridge. We put it there.

[@mugdharedkar4870]

Rohan's Chandler Bing imitation made my day. 😂 Loving the animated gestures coz that's how I talk when I get excited. 😂 And I agree that Riverdale is shit. They changed it too much. They ruined some very significant characters.

[@sharinbhatti1920]

I HATE RIVERDALE TOO, but I confessedly am up to date on all episodes.

[@mugdharedkar4870]

I am guilty of that too! 😂 I hate it but I can't help it. I have to watch the latest episode every week.

[@MoreFriesplease]

MUGDHA REDKAR guilty of following Riverdale too

[@harshithabharadwaj5040]

Vampire Diaries was adopted from a book

[@GauravDeo30]

Just start a series where you do Flash- Arrow reviews/talks. Like the Aftershow podcasts

[@BooksonToast]

Don't tempt us.

[@GauravDeo30]

Show hit hogga guaranteed. Now both Arrow and flash are on break so talk about what you felt of the season so far & future predictions maybe? who is SAVITAR??

[@qazrockz]

Gaurav Deo my money goes to future Barry being Savitar. I'd say this though, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow did waaay better than Flash this year. LoT really nailed the quirky cheesiness of it's comic book material this season.

[@djds4rce]

How about the Mahabharata and Ramayan? The greatest Indian books made into greatest Indian TV shows.

[@SyedAdeelAhmad]

Rohan kept cutting the hosts off at multiple points, especially Sharin, which was painful to watch. Except that, great episode. As are the others I have watched so far.

[@kashviparekh7601]

his snapchat ID is rohanjoshi22 haha not mojorojo

[@lowcrbnaman8596]

legion best X-Men thing ever?Even better than Logan?

[@BooksonToast]

Yes

[@amandhariwal907]

Rohan Joshi: Straight Outta Gym (You know it if you follow him on Snapchat)

[@sushmeeta9336]

@Mojorojo I have a major crush on you... But saying that you stole my heart will be very Wrong.... For two reasons... Firstly am sapiosexual.. So literally you can't steal my heart... (as heart and intelligence are at loggerheads 😜)... Secondly..the same reason.. your conversations are soooo strikingly intelligent... :)

[@_jacquelineleonard]

this intro music !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤔🤔🤨🤨

[@animefreakismadigral]

Please bring Kautuk from sng.

[@tusharpatel6100]

Finally someone who wants him!!!!!!

[@animefreakismadigral]

Tushar Patel Yesss, i do. He's the only comedian i know who has read so many books (which are good).

[@BooksonToast]

Okay, you didn't hear it from us (okay you did) but HE'S NEXT.

[@animefreakismadigral]

Books on Toast I literally did a fanigirl dance, when I got notified you guys replied. You made my day!! Silly me.

[@2pachanks558]

Anuya is so freaking cute

[@nainilpatel5551]

Did you guys forget BYOMKESH BAKSHI starring RAJIT KAPOOR?

[@sharinbhatti1920]

Couldn't cover everything :-)

[@meenakshi9463]

you girls are amazing we watch this because of your book content don't bring in such people and ruin the entire structure. you're not any other tonight wid jimmy fallon sort of rip off or next abhish matthew. its a book podcast.

[@VishalAnand24]

I really do not like when people interrupt each other in discussions. Please let one person finish at a time.

[@akitir]

My thing with Ready Player One was that there was so much content they could have pulled from those references but unfortunately didn't happen. Needless to say, did not like it as much as the hype promised.

[@vrindagarg5474]

Nooo his snapchat is rohanjoshi22 That's the only one which is different😂

[@BooksonToast]

Oh no, thanks for pointing it out.

[@manmehakkaur2354]

Westworld is based on a book( and God its awesome!) and recently, I loved 13 reasons why, also based on the book by Jay Asher, which is amazing as well!

[@shaktipoudel823]

You guys make me feel so dumb

[@harshithabharadwaj5040]

Someone should have made a girl with the Dragon Tattoo into a tv show rather than a movie

[@yennuamarnath]

1000 rupees for american gods book!?. I would rather watch 2 bollywood movies with popcorn

[@aparupasinha2495]

how come they did not talk about the vampire diaries???!!!! I mean it is such an awesome show taken made from the book...

[@krishna7404]

I didn't like Ready Player One a bit, the protagonist himself was very annoying.

[@SiddharthSharma15]

How to do youtube? Pick up already famous people.