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The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger

The "brilliant, funny, meaningful novel" ( "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I do...

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The MeatEater Podcast

The book was mentioned in relation to the 'Home of Brown' clue in Forrest Fenn's poem, due to J.D. Salinger's publisher being Little, Brown and Company, leading some treasure hunters to consider a connection to a Salinger family property.

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Everyone, everyone who's read Catcher in the Rye, which if you haven't go read its phenomenal book, Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger. J.D. Salinger's publisher was Little Brown.

— Episode: Ep. 246: The Fenn Treasure

Episode: Ep. 246: The Fenn Treasure

The book was mentioned in relation to the 'Home of Brown' clue in Forrest Fenn's poem, due to J.D. Salinger's publisher being Little, Brown and Company, leading some treasure hunters to consider a connection to a Salinger family property.

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Everyone, everyone who's read Catcher in the Rye, which if you haven't go read its phenomenal book, Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger. J.D. Salinger's publisher was Little Brown.

Morning Brew Daily

In episode one, the book was mentioned as an example of a work once banned from schools because of its language, showing how cultural norms have shifted. In episode two, the book appeared on a list of great American novels suggested by MetaAI when asked for recommendations. The hosts highlighted its lasting literary significance and its role in discussions of censorship.

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Catcher in the Rye was one of the books recommended by MetaAI when Toby asked for a list of great American novels.

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So many recommendations like Great Gatsby, Moby Dick, Catcher in the Rye.

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It was mentioned as a book that was once banned from schools due to its language, highlighting how cultural norms and taboos regarding language have shifted over time.

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politicians would justify banning books that used it like Catcher in the Rye from schools

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

The Catcher in the Rye was frequently mentioned by hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton as the definitive example of a high school required reading assignment that students traditionally bypassed. They discussed how the book became synonymous with using study guides like Cliff's Notes, joking about the desire to be "fully enriched... without actually reading it." Additionally, a podcast guest recalled the book inspiring him to value personal stories over formal book reports during his childhood reading experience.

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It was mentioned as a book he read as a child in Michigan, and inspired him to want to hear the other stories, not just the book reports.

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I remembered when I was a kid in school in Michigan reading The Catcher and the Rye and I'll hold in Caulfield.

And the book said, you know, these kids would get up and talk about their book reports and they go into these stories about their uncle. And it was more interesting than the book and the teacher would say, no, no, no, stay on topic.

And I always wanted to hear the other story.

Episode: Sunday Hang with Clay and Buck - Feb 25 2024

It was used as an example of a book that students might have used Cliff's Notes for, instead of reading the book itself.

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I want to be fully enriched in this reading of Catcher in the Rye without actually reading it right?

Episode: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 13 2024

It was mentioned in the context of Cliff Notes and Spark Notes as a study tool, and how students would use them instead of actually reading the book. Clay said he remembered that the books even had a warning on them about not using them instead of reading the book.

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I remember that it was a study tool when they would sell that in bookstores, the Cliff Notes study tool.

I want to be fully enriched in this reading of Catcher in the Rye without actually reading it.

Episode: Hour 3 - Is AI Really a Threat?

It was mentioned as an example of a book that students might have used Cliff Notes or Spark Notes for, rather than actually reading it.

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I want to be fully enriched in this reading of Catcher in the Rye without actually reading it.

Lovett or Leave It

It was mentioned by George M. Johnson in the context of not caring about the book or the author, as an example of a book he doesn't think queer kids need.

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I do not care about Caulfield I do not care about Catchers and the Rye

— Episode: And We're Back!

Episode: And We're Back!

It was mentioned by George M. Johnson in the context of not caring about the book or the author, as an example of a book he doesn't think queer kids need.

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I do not care about Caulfield I do not care about Catchers and the Rye

Adam Carolla Show

The book was mentioned as something Adam's son, Sonny, listens to on audio while taking long walks at night. It was cited as an example of something Sonny might listen to during his nighttime walks.

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is listening to podcasts or listening to some you know crazy Catcher in the Rye something on audio or something

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The book was mentioned as something Adam's son, Sonny, listens to on audio while taking long walks at night. It was cited as an example of something Sonny might listen to during his nighttime walks.

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is listening to podcasts or listening to some you know crazy Catcher in the Rye something on audio or something

Digital Social Hour

It was mentioned as a book that was part of the high school curriculum, and it was not enjoyed by Nina Galy.

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The curriculum stuff, like what's that one?

— Episode: From Military Wife to Marketing Guru: My...

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It was mentioned as a book that was part of the high school curriculum, and it was not enjoyed by Nina Galy.

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The curriculum stuff, like what's that one?

The Catcher in the Rye?

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

It was mentioned in relation to Mark David Chapman, who was carrying a copy when arrested for the murder of John Lennon, and the book was discussed as a potential psychological trigger in conspiracy theories.

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He was arrested and he was reading The Catcher in the Rye, which he had brought with him.

— Episode: CLASSIC: The Beatles Conspiracies

Episode: CLASSIC: The Beatles Conspiracies

It was mentioned in relation to Mark David Chapman, who was carrying a copy when arrested for the murder of John Lennon, and the book was discussed as a potential psychological trigger in conspiracy theories.

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He was arrested and he was reading The Catcher in the Rye, which he had brought with him.

This has got to be a real terrible occurrence for J.D. Salinger.

Because the gentleman who made an attempt on Ronald Reagan's life, I believe, was carrying a copy of it as well.

And it's been talked about as an interesting, you know, if anyone hasn't read it, it's told from the perspective of a young dude who is very kind of antisocial and telling the story from the confines of a psychiatric institution.

And it sort of normalizes that kind of outsider mentality, you know, the kind of lone wolf. No one he doesn't kill anybody in the book. Spoiler alert.

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It was discussed as an example of a book that has been associated with negative societal issues, highlighting the complexities of book censorship and the potential for misinterpretation of literary content.

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Catcher of the Ride for example is a book that often is associated with school shooters, even though the South Park episode that sort of like lampoons that whole thing points out that nothing really that remarkable happens in the book.

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The book was cited as an example of a book sometimes associated with school shooters, despite the fact that the book itself doesn't depict any school shootings or significant violence.

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Catcher of the Ride for example is a book that often is associated with school shooters, even though the South Park episode that sort of like lampoons that whole thing points out that nothing really that remarkable happens in the book.

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The Catcher in the Rye was mentioned as a book often associated with school shootings, despite not explicitly depicting such violence in the book itself. This exemplifies the potential for books to be misconstrued or linked to harmful behaviors.

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Catcher of the Ride for example is a book that often is associated with school shooters, even though the South Park episode that sort of like lampoons that whole thing points out that nothing really that remarkable happens in the book.

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

It was mentioned that the 'Dollop' podcast has sold more copies of its book than 'The Catcher in the Rye'.

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So more copies than Ketra in the Rye, yeah

— Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)

Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)

It was mentioned that the 'Dollop' podcast has sold more copies of its book than 'The Catcher in the Rye'.

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So more copies than Ketra in the Rye, yeah

Episode: 479 - Harry Decker

The podcast heavily relied on this book, 'Catcher', to recount the life and career of Harry Decker, a controversial baseball catcher in the 19th century.

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The vast majority of this is From the book Catcher How the Man Behind the Plate became an American Folk Hero By Peter Morris And then different newspapers

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

The podcasters briefly discussed Catcher in the Rye, noting its protagonist's annoying nature. It was brought up in the context of Patti's comedic style and her unreliable narration.

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He wrote Catcher in the Rye.

— Episode: "Pis Sussy Cis Pussy" (w/ Patti Harrison...

Episode: "Pis Sussy Cis Pussy" (w/ Patti Harrison)

The podcasters briefly discussed Catcher in the Rye, noting its protagonist's annoying nature. It was brought up in the context of Patti's comedic style and her unreliable narration.

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He wrote Catcher in the Rye.

Catcher in the Rye is about a boy who's mad annoying. He's very annoying.

Episode: "Pis Sussy Cis Pussy" (w/ Patti Harrison)

The book was briefly discussed in the context of unreliable narrators and was compared to Patti's comedic style, which was characterized as being rooted in lies.

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He wrote Catcher in the Rye.

Catcher in the Rye is about a boy who's mad annoying. He's very annoying.

Going West: True Crime

It was mentioned that Craig Crimmins, while in prison, often read this book, potentially as a way to pass the time or due to a personal connection to it.

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Craig apparently wasn't a big fan of him either because he just sat around all day reading Catcher in the Rye.

— Episode: The Opera House Murder // 141

Episode: The Opera House Murder // 141

It was mentioned that Craig Crimmins, while in prison, often read this book, potentially as a way to pass the time or due to a personal connection to it.

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Craig apparently wasn't a big fan of him either because he just sat around all day reading Catcher in the Rye.

The Daily Stoic

The speaker considers "The Catcher in the Rye" to be one of the finest war novels about World War II, despite it not usually being categorized as such, highlighting Holden Caulfield's voice as representative of a disaffected veteran.

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The finest war novel about the second world war is the catcher in the right.

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The speaker considers "The Catcher in the Rye" to be one of the finest war novels about World War II, despite it not usually being categorized as such, highlighting Holden Caulfield's voice as representative of a disaffected veteran.

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The finest war novel about the second world war is the catcher in the right.

The catcher in the right is not considered a war novel it absolutely is a war novel so like the voice you know it's very much known right for the voice of hold and cawfield you know everyone's a phony he's walking around some of the book he's walking around central park to kind of go he wants to go visit the ducks which is sort of. Him you know reclaiming this innocence that. You know but frankly perhaps never was but he feel very nostalgic for and so that sort of voice of hold and cawfield you know the phonyness wanting to reclaim that innocence like. It's often interpreted as being sort of the voice of a disaffected teen. I mean no like that if you know anything about JD Salander's bio like that is the voice of a disaffected veteran like JD Salander you know he landed on Omaha Beach. He fought in the hurricane forest he liberated he was one of the first Americans to call liberate doc out and was like you know if you read his bio you know deeply deeply affected by what he saw in world war two.

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