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The Splendid and the Vile A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

Erik Larson

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SmartLess

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SmartLess

Will Arnett noted that he had just begun reading the book during a vacation, describing it as a large, well‑known title that many people have read. No further commentary on its content or merits was offered, and the mention served mainly as a casual update rather than a recommendation. The hosts treated it as a passing reference.

Episode: "Kerry Washington"

Will Arnett mentioned recently starting this book, but did not provide any details about the content, other than it being a big book.

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I'm now reading this Splendid in the Vial, which a lot of people have read. These are big books.

Episode: "Kerry Washington"

It was mentioned as a book that the speaker had recently started to read, and was reading while on vacation.

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I'm now reading this Splendid in the Vial, which a lot of people have read.

The Joe Rogan Experience

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The Joe Rogan Experience

This book tells the story of how the Nazis were amped up on meth during World War II and were able to conquer Poland in just three days. The book details how they were able to never sleep and kept marching.

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This Blitz book is insane, because it's a story about how the Nazis were jacked up on meth, and they just went all the way through Poland in three days, and that they just never, they never slept. The...

— Episode: #2186 - Ari Matti

Episode: #2186 - Ari Matti

This book tells the story of how the Nazis were amped up on meth during World War II and were able to conquer Poland in just three days. The book details how they were able to never sleep and kept marching.

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This Blitz book is insane, because it's a story about how the Nazis were jacked up on meth, and they just went all the way through Poland in three days, and that they just never, they never slept. They were just marching.

The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

Ezra praised Larson's vivid, daybyday account of Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, calling it a remarkable pageturner with strong parallels to the pandemic response.

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The Splendid and the Vile by Eric Larson, which is about Churchill during the Blitz. It also has a lot of parallels to our fight against coronavirus and how Churchill did. And it's a total page turner...

— Episode: A Critique of Government That Liberals N...

Episode: A Critique of Government That Liberals Need to Hea...

Ezra praised Larson's vivid, daybyday account of Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, calling it a remarkable pageturner with strong parallels to the pandemic response.

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The Splendid and the Vile by Eric Larson, which is about Churchill during the Blitz. It also has a lot of parallels to our fight against coronavirus and how Churchill did. And it's a total page turner.

It's a total page turner. It's quite a remarkable book because even with the Blitz, people were falling in love, they were falling out of love, they were becoming alcoholics, they were having interesting people over for dinner and conversations. And it's almost a daybyday diary of Churchill's life during this time.

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

It was referred to as a book about Winston Churchill, focusing on his relationship with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his admiration for the American president.

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What's his name Churchill's so I read this book Churchill and and it's called Franklin and Winston about their relationship.

— Episode: The Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C...

Episode: The Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C.K.)

It was referred to as a book about Winston Churchill, focusing on his relationship with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his admiration for the American president.

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What's his name Churchill's so I read this book Churchill and and it's called Franklin and Winston about their relationship.

Office Ladies

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Office Ladies

The hosts noted that the book had been read over the summer, highlighting its use of Mass Observation archives to illustrate everyday life in wartime Britain and its focus on Churchill’s leadership during the Blitz. Angela mentioned her reading experience, and Jenna echoed the discussion of its historical narrative. The conversation centered on the book’s content rather than a strong endorsement.

Episode: Office Ladies Live: Fan Mailbag

Angela was reading *The Splendid and the Vile* by Erik Larson this past summer and learned about the Mass Observation Project in England. This book features excerpts from the project's archives.

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This is because earlier this summer, I was reading the Splendid in the Vial by Eric Larson. You know this. This is the story of Winston Churchill's time as prime minister during World War II.

Episode: Office Ladies Live: Fan Mailbag

Angela mentioned that she had been reading this book earlier in the summer, which is about Winston Churchill's time as Prime Minister during World War II.

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This is because earlier this summer, I was reading the Splendid in the Vial by Eric Larson. You know this. This is the story of Winston Churchill's time as prime minister during World War II.

Episode: Office Ladies Live: Fan Mailbag

While reading "The Splendid in the Vial", Jenna learned about the Mass Observation Project in England, which is a journaling club that records the everyday lives of British people.

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This is because earlier this summer, I was reading the Splendid in the Vial by Eric Larson. You know this. This is the story of Winston Churchill's time as prime minister during World War II.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The book was highlighted during a discussion of Churchill's speeches, with the host expressing amazement at Larson’s discovery that the speeches were copyrighted and praising the depth of the research. Erik Larson himself discussed the challenges of rights clearance for his work, underscoring the thoroughness of the narrative. The conversation conveyed strong approval of the title’s insight into wartime leadership.

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Episode: Erik Larson (historical author)

It was mentioned while discussing Churchill's public speeches and copyright issues. The host noted being stunned by the research on the book.

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I was stunned by the way with splendid and the vile to find that Churchill had copyrighted all his public speeches.

Episode: Erik Larson (historical author)

It was mentioned as Larson's recent work on Winston Churchill that required rights clearance for Churchill's speeches.

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I conceived this book in March of 2020, just after my book tour for my previous books, Blended and Vile about Churchill.

I was stunned by the way Churchill had copyrighted all his public speeches. They weren't actually public domain when I worked on Splendid and Vile.

Episode: Jonathan Van Ness

They suggested reading a book titled Blitz, implying it was an interesting read.

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Can I recommend a book called Blitz to be read Blitz?

Episode: Jonathan Van Ness

Dax suggested the listeners read a book called Blitz before moving on from Germany.

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Before we move on from Germany, can I recommend a book called Blitz?

All Ears English Podcast

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All Ears English Podcast

The AI mispronounced the word "Vichy" in the context of "the Vichy government" or "the Vichy Army," which is a French word and should be pronounced with the "V" sound.

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Vicky

— Episode: AEE 2212: What Can You Learn From AI Mis...

Episode: AEE 2212: What Can You Learn From AI Mispronunciat...

The AI mispronounced the word "Vichy" in the context of "the Vichy government" or "the Vichy Army," which is a French word and should be pronounced with the "V" sound.

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Vicky

Vicky Army

Vichy

Fresh Air

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Fresh Air

The host noted that Larson's previous bestseller examined Winston Churchill's leadership in World WarII.

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He was last on Fresh Air to talk about his profile of Winston Churchill's leadership in World War II titled The Splendid and the Vile.

— Episode: Erik Larson On The Dawn Of The Civil War

Episode: Erik Larson On The Dawn Of The Civil War

The host noted that Larson's previous bestseller examined Winston Churchill's leadership in World WarII.

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He was last on Fresh Air to talk about his profile of Winston Churchill's leadership in World War II titled The Splendid and the Vile.

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

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Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

It was a brilliant book, about Churchill and the Blitz in London. It was said to help calm the speaker down, along with books about the plague or the middle ages, as they provide perspective.

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When the pandemic hit, you know, I read a book, the Splendid in the Vial, it was a brilliant book, but it was a new one about Churchill and the Blitz in London. And, you know, it just helped calm me d...

— Episode: David Byrne

Episode: David Byrne

It was a brilliant book, about Churchill and the Blitz in London. It was said to help calm the speaker down, along with books about the plague or the middle ages, as they provide perspective.

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When the pandemic hit, you know, I read a book, the Splendid in the Vial, it was a brilliant book, but it was a new one about Churchill and the Blitz in London. And, you know, it just helped calm me down or read about the plague or the middle ages.

Monday Morning Podcast

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Monday Morning Podcast

Bill mentioned having a book about Churchill, but it was too difficult for him to finish, using it as a sleep aid instead.

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I got this book about Churchill and Gandhi. I mean, I'm up to page 30 I started reading it. I think when Clinton was in office helps me go to sleep.

— Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcas...

Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-22-16

Bill mentioned having a book about Churchill, but it was too difficult for him to finish, using it as a sleep aid instead.

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I got this book about Churchill and Gandhi. I mean, I'm up to page 30 I started reading it. I think when Clinton was in office helps me go to sleep.

Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-22-16

Bill mentioned having a book about Churchill, but stated he was only on page 30 and found it to be a sleep aid.

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I got this book about Churchill and Gandhi. I mean, I'm up to page 30 I started reading it. I think when Clinton was in office helps me go to sleep.

Lovett or Leave It

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Lovett or Leave It

The hosts mentioned the author's previous book, "The Splendid and the Vile," about Winston Churchill, noting that it was cut in half by the pandemic.

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The Splendid and the Vile about Churchill got cut in half by the pandemic

— Episode: Ba Da Ba Ba Ba I'm Losin' It!

Episode: Ba Da Ba Ba Ba I'm Losin' It!

The hosts mentioned the author's previous book, "The Splendid and the Vile," about Winston Churchill, noting that it was cut in half by the pandemic.

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The Splendid and the Vile about Churchill got cut in half by the pandemic

The Daily Stoic

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The Daily Stoic

It was said to be incredible, describing the Blitz as the worst thing that ever happened and how it brought out the best in people.

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Splendid in the Vile is about how basically the Blitz is the worst thing that ever happened but also brings out the best of people as it's happening.

— Episode: Tom Segura Tours The Painted Porch

Episode: Tom Segura Tours The Painted Porch

It was said to be incredible, describing the Blitz as the worst thing that ever happened and how it brought out the best in people.

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Splendid in the Vile is about how basically the Blitz is the worst thing that ever happened but also brings out the best of people as it's happening.

This is the Eric Larson which is crazy good.

Episode: You Can Shut Your Ears | Ask Daily Stoic

It was mentioned as a great book that the speaker sells at the paint and porch and recommended to listeners who haven't read it.

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And by the way, this story comes from The Splendid and the Vile which is a great book by Eric Larson. I sell it at the paint and porch. If you haven't read it, you should definitely check it out.

Episode: Brad Stone on the Rise of Amazon and Leading With...

Ryan Holiday mentioned reading this book, though the author was not specified.

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I'm slowly making my way through the splendid and the vile yes that's great

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