{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sasq’et The Story - Road to Streaming","title":"Can We Turn a Bestselling Novel Into a Streaming Series?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e04545be\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2734,"description":"In the first episode of SASQ'ET The Story, podcast producer Joe and author Max introduce their experiment: documenting the attempt to adapt Max’s 676-page novel SASQ'ET into a streaming TV series (or possibly a feature film) with audience participation. They discuss the book’s seven-year creation, strong reviews, national bestseller status, a book trailer nearing a million views, and a 23-hour audiobook, then outline the underdog reality—no producer, studio, or agent yet—while setting a goal of reaching 10,000 YouTube followers and building a fan base to attract industry interest. Max explains why the story is cinematic, built on cliffhangers, and explores the plausibility and deeper themes of the Sasquatch phenomenon through Mallory, a strong veterinarian protagonist whose life is upended by a mysterious inheritance and key. They invite viewers to read the book, subscribe, suggest guests, and help make introductions.00:00 Welcome to the Experiment01:16 Max and the Book Origin02:25 Why This Book Is Blowing Up03:32 Building the Fan Army05:15 Can It Become a Series08:15 Max Background as Writer09:48 Elevator Pitch for Sascat12:58 Meet Mallory the Hero14:19 Bigfoot vs Sasquatch Explained17:48 Themes and the Mystery Key21:56 Why Streaming Works Best22:53 Series Versus Film23:17 Epic Movie Inspirations24:34 TV Is Where It’s At25:11 Writing A Female Lead25:54 Publishing Reality Check29:08 Attention In The Algorithm Age31:46 Underdog Progress Update33:07 What We Still Lack34:40 Talking To Showrunners35:16 Taylor Sheridan Fanboy Moment38:34 Build Fans And Subscribe39:51 Defining Success In Five Years42:31 Why Should I Care44:28 Mission Status And Farewell------------------Want to join the team? Level 1: Become a ReaderIf you haven’t read Sasq’et yet, pick up your copy at https://sasqetthebook.com.The stronger the readership, the stronger the case for adaptation.Level 2: Join the ExpeditionJoin the newsletter at sasqetthebook.com and follow the journey between...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5gHW67lmLpyac9AT2cg0ZTS1iuogbzDWaaBM0a5zQaU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWVj/ZDY3NzI5ZGI4M2Q5/ZWNiMjIzZmU5ODMw/NjA3Mi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}