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Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a poignant novella set during the Great Depression. It tells the story of two displaced ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, who dream of owning their own piece of land. George is small, sharp-witted, and protective, while Lennie is large, strong, and m...

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SmartLess

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SmartLess

The book was brought up when Liam Neeson recalled performing in a stage production of the title while with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, noting that the experience helped lead to his role in the film Excalibur. His remarks were shared in two separate episodes, highlighting his personal connection to the work rather than offering a recommendation.

Episode: “Liam Neeson”

Liam Neeson performed in a stage production of this book in Dublin, which led to his involvement in the film 'Excalibur'.

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I did a production of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men

Episode: "RE-RELEASE: Liam Neeson”

He mentioned that he performed in a production of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men while he was with the Abbey Theatre.

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I was there for a while and I did a production of Steinbeck's of Mice and Men.

Morbid

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Morbid

One of the hosts mentioned the novel while joking about the name George, saying it made them think of "Of Mice and Men."

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I was going to say, is it even going to be funny? For some reason, when I said George, I just thought of mice and men. I'm tapping out.

— Episode: The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 1)

Episode: The Murder of Martha Moxley (Part 1)

One of the hosts mentioned the novel while joking about the name George, saying it made them think of "Of Mice and Men."

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I was going to say, is it even going to be funny? For some reason, when I said George, I just thought of mice and men. I'm tapping out.

Stuff You Should Know

The book was brought up several times, first as a comparison to a hypothetical H.P. Lovecraft rewrite, then when the hosts discussed the Gary Sinise/John Malkovich film adaptation, and finally as an example of a work that had been banned in Chattanooga because of Steinbeck’s anti‑business stance. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant mentioned it across the episodes, noting its cultural impact and the controversy surrounding its censorship. The overall tone was informative rather than endorsing, making it a casually mentioned title.

Episode: Pearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters

It was mentioned in the context of a movie adaptation starring Gary Sinise and John Malkovich, and a discussion about the characters and the movie in general.

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Of Mice and Men.

Have you ever seen that with- Which one? The one with Gary Sinise and John Malkovich as Lenny?

Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

It was briefly mentioned as a book that had been banned because of Steinbeck's views on business.

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And John Steinbeck, of course.

in 1989 Of Mice and Men was banned in Chattanooga because Steinbeck was well known for his anti-business attitude.

Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

It was challenged and banned in Chattanooga because of Steinbeck's anti-business views.

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And John Steinbeck, of course.

Yeah, in 1989 Of Mice and Men was banned in Chattanooga because Steinbeck was well known for his anti-business attitude.

Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

It was mentioned as a book banned in Chattanooga in 1989 due to Steinbeck's known anti-business stance.

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And John Steinbeck, of course. Yeah, in 1989 Of Mice and Men was banned in Chattanooga because Steinbeck was well known for his anti-business attitude.

Episode: Selects: How Vampires Work

It was mentioned as a book that a different author's book was similar to if H.P. Lovecraft had written a version of it about two boys whose father tries to kill them.

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He says that it's what would have happened if H.P. Lovecraft rewrote Of Mice and Men, which is pretty awesome.

Episode: Pearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters

It was mentioned in the context of a movie adaptation, and a discussion about the actors involved.

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Of Mice and Men. What's the Cannery Row one?

Cannery Row of Mice and Men. Of Mice and Men, man.

Have you ever seen that with- Which one? The one with Gary Sinise and John Malkovich as Lenny?

Episode: SYSK Selects: How Book Banning Works

Noted as banned in Chattanooga because of Steinbeck's antibusiness stance.

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And then John Steinbeck, of course. Yeah, in 1989 Of Mice and Men was banned in Chattanooga because Steinbeck was well known for his antibusiness attitude.

Pardon My Take

The book was mentioned as a potential cultural reference point to explain a moment of emotional farewell between two characters.

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You could do it for of mice and men with Lenny and George and he shoots them in the head at the end of it

— Episode: NFL Week 11, Matt Nagy Is A Doofus, Lama...

Episode: NFL Week 11, Matt Nagy Is A Doofus, Lamar Is Absur...

The book was mentioned as a potential cultural reference point to explain a moment of emotional farewell between two characters.

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You could do it for of mice and men with Lenny and George and he shoots them in the head at the end of it

Bad Friends

The podcasters discussed the book "Of Mice and Men", referencing the characters and plot points, particularly the character Lenny and his actions towards mice.

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If our book is Phantom of the Opera. Yeah. I've never. I don't know. I'm the Phantom. Yeah. And I'm the opera. You're Christine. I can't be the opera? Because I love you, but I can't really have you....

— Episode: The Diamond Brothers

Episode: The Diamond Brothers

The podcasters discussed the book "Of Mice and Men", referencing the characters and plot points, particularly the character Lenny and his actions towards mice.

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If our book is Phantom of the Opera. Yeah. I've never. I don't know. I'm the Phantom. Yeah. And I'm the opera. You're Christine. I can't be the opera? Because I love you, but I can't really have you. Oh, but I really, really want you. And I want to capture you and bring you down to my layer and hold you captive and sing you songs. But in mice and men, that big guy, what was his name? Do you guys remember?

But in the book, I don't know if I read it, but does he kill mice in his hands? I don't know if I read it. The book. I don't know if I read it. Okay. What are the chances that you read it then? I think I read it because I think I distinctly I distinctly I can't even say the word. I distinctly remember.

Lenny kills Curly's wife because of his inability to control his own strength and emotions. But he does have a mouse as a pet. Oh, he doesn't kill it. Yeah, it's like his friend. Oh, it's his friend. My bad.

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

The book was brought up humorously, with Bert Kreischer saying he wanted a moment like its ending and Shane Gillis riffing on the character Lenny. It was also briefly referenced while discussing the fate of Curley's wife in the story. Both hosts treated the title as a pop‑culture touchstone rather than a serious recommendation.

Episode: Ep 434 - Razzle Dazzle (feat. Bert Kreischer)

Bert Kreischer mentions the book 'Of Mice and Men' and how he would like to have a moment like the ending of that book with Shane Gillis.

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What's your Lenny of mice and men?

I take you out to the river. Yeah, shoot you in the back of the head

Episode: Ep 406 - Sneak Attack (feat. Stuff Island)

It was briefly mentioned when discussing the character Curley's wife, and the scene where Curley's wife is killed by Lenny.

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Wait, he kept a glove on for his wife and mice and men.

Morning Wire

The book was mentioned as one of the titles in which Gary Sinise had acted, indicating his involvement in its film adaptation.

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He's starred in Apollo 13, Of Mice and Men, and CSI.

— Episode: Honoring Veterans with Gary Sinise | Sun...

Episode: Honoring Veterans with Gary Sinise | Sunday Extra...

The book was mentioned as one of the titles in which Gary Sinise had acted, indicating his involvement in its film adaptation.

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He's starred in Apollo 13, Of Mice and Men, and CSI.

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

The book was briefly referenced when Theo recalled it alongside another famous title, and later a caller was humorously likened to its character Lenny because of his voice and uncertain future. Both mentions were light‑hearted and did not involve a detailed endorsement. The overall tone was casual.

Episode: E319 Turtleneck Soup

John, a 17-year-old caller, sounded mature and was jokingly compared to Lenny from the novel, due to his voice and uncertainty about his future.

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are you Lenny from of mice and men?

Episode: #623 - Gary Sinise

Theo recalled the novel Of Mice and Men in the same breath as The Green Mile.

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I remember of mice and men.

The Ben Shapiro Show

This book was mentioned alongside 'To Kill a Mockingbird' as one of the books that has been banned frequently in the US, which the left was reportedly less concerned about than other recent removals.

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Okay, so To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the books that has been most banned in the United States of Mice and Men as well.

— Episode: Ep. 1423 - The Quest To Deplatform Joe R...

Episode: Ep. 1423 - The Quest To Deplatform Joe Rogan

This book was mentioned alongside 'To Kill a Mockingbird' as one of the books that has been banned frequently in the US, which the left was reportedly less concerned about than other recent removals.

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Okay, so To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the books that has been most banned in the United States of Mice and Men as well.

The Matt Walsh Show

Walsh noted that a lawyer compared the defendant to the mentally disabled character from Of Mice and Men.

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compared him to the mentally disabled character from Of Mice and Men.

— Episode: Ep. 1128 - The Pride Flag Deserves Our D...

Episode: Ep. 1128 - The Pride Flag Deserves Our Disrespect

Walsh noted that a lawyer compared the defendant to the mentally disabled character from Of Mice and Men.

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compared him to the mentally disabled character from Of Mice and Men.

Monday Morning Podcast

Bill Burr compared himself to Lenny from the novel, suggesting he was being portrayed as a simpleton who is unintentionally harmful.

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You're like of mice and men.

— Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcas...

Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-28-21

Bill Burr compared himself to Lenny from the novel, suggesting he was being portrayed as a simpleton who is unintentionally harmful.

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You're like of mice and men.

That's how you're painting me within 10 minutes of this. You're Lenny in of mice and men.

StarTalk Radio

It was mentioned as an analogy to the collaboration between the two scientists, who were compared to the book's protagonists, Lenny and George.

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It's the Lenny and George antibodies. Exactly. The Lenny and George antibodies. Of Mice and Men.

— Episode: The Omicron Variant with President of Re...

Episode: The Omicron Variant with President of Regeneron, G...

It was mentioned as an analogy to the collaboration between the two scientists, who were compared to the book's protagonists, Lenny and George.

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It's the Lenny and George antibodies. Exactly. The Lenny and George antibodies. Of Mice and Men.

Oh, sorry, Lenny, Lenny, I'm sorry. Sorry. John Steinbeck.

How Did This Get Made?

The character of Earl Quick was compared to Lenny from Of Mice and Men, due to his possibly destructive nature, especially in the presence of Sharon Stone and a cat.

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He's like Lenny from Of Mice and Men. You think he might crush the cat or crush Sharon Stone I don't know.

— Episode: The Specialist LIVE! (w/ Nicole Byer)

Episode: The Specialist LIVE! (w/ Nicole Byer)

The character of Earl Quick was compared to Lenny from Of Mice and Men, due to his possibly destructive nature, especially in the presence of Sharon Stone and a cat.

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He's like Lenny from Of Mice and Men. You think he might crush the cat or crush Sharon Stone I don't know.

Timcast IRL

It was mentioned as an example when discussing if a developmentally disabled person is capable of evil acts, mentioning Lenny who killed a girl in the book.

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I mean I'm dying back. I'm mad. I'm so if a person it like does a level of intelligence Absolve someone of their evil actions. I wonder if it does. That's an interesting.

— Episode: Timcast IRL #732 Feds CAUGHT Destroying...

Episode: Timcast IRL #732 Feds CAUGHT Destroying J6 Evidenc...

It was mentioned as an example when discussing if a developmentally disabled person is capable of evil acts, mentioning Lenny who killed a girl in the book.

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I mean I'm dying back. I'm mad. I'm so if a person it like does a level of intelligence Absolve someone of their evil actions. I wonder if it does. That's an interesting.

I say no does evil require intelligence I do not think so. I Think whether

I guess was Lenny evil

KSR

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KSR

The hosts cited the famous line about the best‑laid plans of mice and men while discussing how injuries can derail even well‑crafted strategies. They used the reference to illustrate the fragility of planning, but did not evaluate the novel itself. Overall, the book was mentioned only in passing.

Episode: 2025-11-21- KSR - Hour 1

The hosts referenced the phrase "best laid plans of mice and men" while discussing how even wellmade strategies can be undone by injuries.

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our greatest plans of mice and men - what is it? Best laid plans of mice and men may not matter if you get hurt.

The Bobby Bones Show

The book's manuscript was reportedly eaten by the author's dog, forcing him to rewrite it without the benefit of computer backups.

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There's a very famous book called Of Mice and Men. First of all, anybody read that in college or high school? No. I think we're supposed to.

— Episode: FRI: Lunchbox Met Amy's Boyfriend! + Cra...

Episode: FRI: Lunchbox Met Amy's Boyfriend! + Crazy Items C...

The book's manuscript was reportedly eaten by the author's dog, forcing him to rewrite it without the benefit of computer backups.

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There's a very famous book called Of Mice and Men. First of all, anybody read that in college or high school? No. I think we're supposed to.

So John Steinbeck wrote it. And so he was late turning the manuscript in because the original manuscript that he wrote his dog ate it.

The Rubin Report

This book was mentioned alongside "Lawn Boy" as examples of contrasting books found in school libraries. It was presented as a book targeted for removal.

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But they want to eliminate Of Mice and Men. But Lawn Boy, a book containing explicit passages of pedophilia, is somehow accepted as being OK.

— Episode: Uncensored Clip of Will Smith Oscars Fig...

Episode: Uncensored Clip of Will Smith Oscars Fight & Left...

This book was mentioned alongside "Lawn Boy" as examples of contrasting books found in school libraries. It was presented as a book targeted for removal.

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But they want to eliminate Of Mice and Men. But Lawn Boy, a book containing explicit passages of pedophilia, is somehow accepted as being OK.

Episode: Uncensored Clip of Will Smith Oscars Fight & Left...

This classic novel was mentioned alongside "To Kill a Mockingbird" as a book targeted for removal from school libraries, contrasting with the acceptance of books like "Lawn Boy."

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But they want to eliminate Of Mice and Men.

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

It was mentioned as a skit that Bobby Moynihan did on his first episode of Saturday Night Live.

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And he did a Of Mice and Men thing.

— Episode: “Me Gonna Watch” (w/ D’Arcy Carden)

Episode: “Me Gonna Watch” (w/ D’Arcy Carden)

It was mentioned as a skit that Bobby Moynihan did on his first episode of Saturday Night Live.

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And he did a Of Mice and Men thing.

American History Tellers

This book, along with The Grapes of Wrath, was said to have elevated the stories of migrant workers in California.

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On the next episode, John Steinbeck immerses himself in the lives of migrant workers in California, elevating their stories in books like The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men.

— Episode: Great American Authors | Mark Twain: Voi...

Episode: Great American Authors | Mark Twain: Voice of a Na...

This book, along with The Grapes of Wrath, was said to have elevated the stories of migrant workers in California.

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On the next episode, John Steinbeck immerses himself in the lives of migrant workers in California, elevating their stories in books like The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men.

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