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On The Road (Classics of Modern Literature Series)

Jack Kerouac

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Crime Junkie

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Crime Junkie

The hosts noted that the book's themes of travel and self‑discovery resonated with Leah during a period of significant change, suggesting it may have influenced her actions before she vanished. Ashley Flowers repeatedly referenced the novel as a cultural touchstone that the group was discussing at the time. The mention was descriptive rather than a recommendation, highlighting its relevance to Leah's mindset.

Episode: MISSING: Leah Roberts

Jack Kerouac's writing on traveling and self-discovery resonated with Leah during a period of change in her life, possibly influencing her actions before she disappeared.

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And one of the things that they were all very into was Jack Kerouac. And he's a novelist who talks about just hitting the road, traveling, exploring, and finding himself. So this really resonated with her in this time in her life.

And then on the side it said, I'm not suicidal. I am the opposite. Remember Jack Kerouac.

And he says that they were talking about Jack Kerouac.

Episode: MISSING: Leah Roberts

The book's themes of travel and self-discovery resonated with Leah Roberts during a period of significant change in her life, leading to a change in friends and interests.

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They were all talking about the same stuff. And one of the things that they were all very into was Jack Kerouac. And he's a novelist who talks about just hitting the road, traveling, exploring, and finding himself. So this really resonated with her in this time in her life.

Remember Jack Kerouac.

And they said that they were talking about Jack Kerouac.

Episode: MISSING: Leah Roberts

Jack Kerouac's novel was mentioned as a source of inspiration for Leah, as she and her friends were interested in his themes of travel and self-discovery during a period of change in her life.

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They were all talking about the same stuff. And one of the things that they were all very into was Jack Kerouac. And he's a novelist who talks about just hitting the road, traveling, exploring, and finding himself. So this really resonated with her in this time in her life.

Remember Jack Kerouac.

And they said that they were talking about Jack Kerouac.

SmartLess

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SmartLess

Daniel recalled reading the novel as a teenager, saying it inspired him to get out into the world.

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I read On the Road by Jack Kerouac.

— Episode: "Daniel Craig"

Episode: "Daniel Craig"

Daniel recalled reading the novel as a teenager, saying it inspired him to get out into the world.

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I read On the Road by Jack Kerouac.

Pod Save America

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Pod Save America

Ana Marie Cox mentioned reading this book in high school, which inspired her, but also made her realize the limitations on her freedom due to the ever-present threat of sexual assault.

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I was in high school. I read On the Road by Jack Kerouac and like all good rebellious high school students. I was like totally inspired and I wanted to be out there and do that thing and the freedom o...

— Episode: “Legislative looting.”

Episode: “Legislative looting.”

Ana Marie Cox mentioned reading this book in high school, which inspired her, but also made her realize the limitations on her freedom due to the ever-present threat of sexual assault.

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I was in high school. I read On the Road by Jack Kerouac and like all good rebellious high school students. I was like totally inspired and I wanted to be out there and do that thing and the freedom of being on the road. And I realized, oh, I can't do that.

The Joe Rogan Experience

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The Joe Rogan Experience

It was mentioned that Steve Sweeney read 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac and tried to emulate his lifestyle as a writer, but ultimately didn't start writing seriously at the time.

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I read Jack Kerouac 'On the Road', okay, so I wanted to be Jack Kerouac and I wanted to be a writer, so I did everything that Kerouac did except write.

— Episode: #1257 - Steve Sweeney

Episode: #1257 - Steve Sweeney

It was mentioned that Steve Sweeney read 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac and tried to emulate his lifestyle as a writer, but ultimately didn't start writing seriously at the time.

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I read Jack Kerouac 'On the Road', okay, so I wanted to be Jack Kerouac and I wanted to be a writer, so I did everything that Kerouac did except write.

The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

The novel was cited as a 1957 publication that exemplified the Beat generation's spontaneous composition style, noted in the context of literary experimentation.

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It was a big novel, which was published in 1957. He actually wrote that novel in 1951. ... That's the big novel, which is On the Road.

— Episode: The Freeing of the American Mind

Episode: The Freeing of the American Mind

The novel was cited as a 1957 publication that exemplified the Beat generation's spontaneous composition style, noted in the context of literary experimentation.

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It was a big novel, which was published in 1957. He actually wrote that novel in 1951. ... That's the big novel, which is On the Road.

Bad Friends

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Bad Friends

The hosts highlighted that a typescript scroll of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" was part of an auction collection and praised the book as amazing and exceptionally good.

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Jack Kerouac's typescript scroll of On the Road, Kerouac's book On the Road on typescript. That's a weird one. Yeah, yeah. No, that's amazing. That book is so fucking good. Amazing.

— Episode: The Slow Clap

Episode: The Slow Clap

The hosts highlighted that a typescript scroll of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" was part of an auction collection and praised the book as amazing and exceptionally good.

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Jack Kerouac's typescript scroll of On the Road, Kerouac's book On the Road on typescript. That's a weird one. Yeah, yeah. No, that's amazing. That book is so fucking good. Amazing.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The host mentioned that he had read On the Road by Kerouac and was obsessed with it, noting it inspired his desire to pursue standup comedy.

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I wanted to do standup is all I thought. But I was certainly not going to try it in Detroit. And I had read On the Road by Kerouac. And I was just obsessed with that.

— Episode: Mom's Car: Karan Soni

Episode: Mom's Car: Karan Soni

The host mentioned that he had read On the Road by Kerouac and was obsessed with it, noting it inspired his desire to pursue standup comedy.

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I wanted to do standup is all I thought. But I was certainly not going to try it in Detroit. And I had read On the Road by Kerouac. And I was just obsessed with that.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

It was mentioned as the first book written by Jack Kerouac, before he wrote 'The Dharma Bums' a year later, which was instrumental in the naming of Warby Parker.

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So a year after Jack Kerouac wrote On the Road, he came out with his second book.

— Episode: Warby Parker: Dave Gilboa & Neil Blument...

Episode: Warby Parker: Dave Gilboa & Neil Blumenthal (2016)

It was mentioned as the first book written by Jack Kerouac, before he wrote 'The Dharma Bums' a year later, which was instrumental in the naming of Warby Parker.

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So a year after Jack Kerouac wrote On the Road, he came out with his second book.

All Ears English Podcast

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All Ears English Podcast

The host highlighted the title as a personal favorite because it captures the classic American road trip in a way that resonated with her love of classic literature. She noted that the book holds a special place in her heart and recommended it for its vivid depiction of journey and freedom.

Highly Recommended

Episode: AEE: Is Your English Just So-So?

One podcast host considers this book a favorite due to its depiction of the classic American road trip.

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I really like in terms of classic literature...Jack Kerouac on the road has a special place in my heart because the road trip, the classic American road trip.

Going West: True Crime

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Going West: True Crime

It was mentioned as a book Leah read and enjoyed, inspiring her desire to go on a road trip across the West Coast, seeking adventure and a deeper meaning.

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I think that's something so desirable about books like On The Road is you read it and think, I want to do that. I want a life like that.

— Episode: Leah Roberts // 26

Episode: Leah Roberts // 26

It was mentioned as a book Leah read and enjoyed, inspiring her desire to go on a road trip across the West Coast, seeking adventure and a deeper meaning.

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I think that's something so desirable about books like On The Road is you read it and think, I want to do that. I want a life like that.

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