Like That? Read This!

Kevin Hallman
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Like That? Read This! is the podcast for fans of all forms of media and those looking for a new book recommendation. Every episode will feature a pair of book recommendations based on two other works in one of the other realms of media - television, movies, music, and even video games and board games. Join Kevin and a guest host every episode as they dive into 4 works and discover the answer to the question "Like that? Read this!" Follow along on Instagram @ltrtpod for more interaction and recommendations each week!

  1. Episode 16 - Kevin and Marc roll for initiative and discernment

    10/03/2025

    Episode 16 - Kevin and Marc roll for initiative and discernment

    In the latest episode of Like That? Read This!, Kevin is joined by season 1 co-host Marc to discuss some pretty, pretty nerdy stuff! Kevin takes the lead this time, first bringing a book recommendation matching the eerie tone of the 2014 film Ex Machina. Then, Marc dives into all sorts of RPG's like Dungeons and Dragons, Final Fantasy, and World of Warcraft before bringing a seriously fun romp of a book. Grab your home androids and d-20's and jump in with us this week as we once again suggest if you Like That? Read This!

    1h 8m
  2. Episode 15 - Kevin and John Discuss the Complexities of War (both real and imagined)

    09/19/2025

    Episode 15 - Kevin and John Discuss the Complexities of War (both real and imagined)

    Kevin is joined once again by the guest of LTRT's inaugural episode, John L.! As the saying goes, "The more things change, the more they stay the same", and that certainly could be said for our hosts. John first brings another comparison between music and writing as he examines the epic "One" by Metallica and a National Book Award winner from the 1930's. Kevin, for his part, stays in his sci-fi lane with a comparison of the 2008 sci-fi series "Fringe" and a more recent Hugo and Nebula Award winning novella. Join the guys as they delve into the dangers of war and find out if you Like That? Read This!

    1h 8m
  3. Episode 14 - Kevin and Megan discuss the good and the bad in people

    09/06/2025

    Episode 14 - Kevin and Megan discuss the good and the bad in people

    Back for her second episode, Kevin is joined by his coworker Megan on this episode to discuss some really good (and not so good) people in their media and book recommendations. Megan kicks things off with an examination of the HBO hit "The White Lotus" before giving a book rec that follows pretty closely. On the flip side of humanity, Kevin talks about the wholesome nature of AppleTV's "Ted Lasso" before looking at a book all about identity and acceptance. Whether you join for the good OR the bad, we think there's something for everyone on this episode of Like That? Read This!

    1h 12m
  4. Episode 13 - Kevin, Natalie, and The Meaning of Everything (well, maybe not)

    08/22/2025

    Episode 13 - Kevin, Natalie, and The Meaning of Everything (well, maybe not)

    Like That? Read This! is finally back with all new episodes for Season 2! In this season opener, Kevin is joined by new guest host Natalie as they examine some brutal and heartbreaking works. First, Natalie compares Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster to one of Chuck Palahniuk's earliest works in an investigation of the absurd. Then, Kevin breaks down Death Cab For Cutie's 2003 concept album Transatlanticism before looking at a breakout science fiction debut from 2022. And all the while, Natalie and Kevin hope to determine the answer to the ultimate question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.

    1h 14m
  5. Episode 12 - Kevin and Mike talk Sinners and Haints

    05/23/2025

    Episode 12 - Kevin and Mike talk Sinners and Haints

    In yet another LTRT first, Kevin and guest host Mike (host of the Team CLOK podcast) dive into one of the hottest films out right now, the bluesy horror film Sinners. After taking a look at the key aspects of the film, they bring 3 different book recommendations with various ties to the film - one for the history, one for the community, and one for the music. Join us for a wide ranging discussion on the newest episode of Like That? Read This!

    1h 11m
  6. Episode 11 - Kevin and Marc dig a little deeper

    05/09/2025

    Episode 11 - Kevin and Marc dig a little deeper

    This week's episode features our first comparison between an art work and a book along with a comparison between two space sagas - one sonic and one written. Kevin is joined by his friend Marc to first look at lesser known works by Vincent Van Gogh and J.R.R. Tolkien. Then, Kevin dives into the first four albums by alt-prog rockers Coheed and Cambria alongside the Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown. Whether you're familiar with all or none, jump in and check out all 4 works in our new episode of Like That? Read This!

    1h 18m

  7. 04/25/2025

    Episode 10 - Kevin and Dr. X Talk Time Loops and Reader Engagement

    Kevin is joined by his coworker Scott for a second time and (appropriately) they discuss some works that examine just what it is to do something over, and over, and over. Before getting into their books, the guys talk 2 classic 90's films: The Matrix, and Groundhog Day. Then, they look at some books that will draw you in and not let you escape in this new episode of Like That? Read This!

    1h 2m

  8. 04/11/2025

    Episode 9 - Kevin and Jeff Talk Aesthetics in Games, Books, and the Environment

    After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with a brand new episode looking into the beauty of the natural world, the virtual world, and the written world. Kevin and his high school classmate Jeff dive into multiple works exploring the beauty of life like the video game "Ghost of Tsushima" and the BBC's epic nature series "Planet Earth". To find out what they compare these works to, tune in and listen to the latest episode of Like That? Read This!

    1h 14m
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Like That? Read This! is the podcast for fans of all forms of media and those looking for a new book recommendation. Every episode will feature a pair of book recommendations based on two other works in one of the other realms of media - television, movies, music, and even video games and board games. Join Kevin and a guest host every episode as they dive into 4 works and discover the answer to the question "Like that? Read this!" Follow along on Instagram @ltrtpod for more interaction and recommendations each week!

Information

  • Creator
    Kevin Hallman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kevin Hallman
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