The Intimate Animal
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Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate,...
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The Outsider
A Novel
The speaker referenced the novel while discussing a character, noting it was mentioned "so much in the book."
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The Outsider so much in the book.
— Episode: Armchair Anonymous: Dad Stories
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Episode: Armchair Anonymous: Dad Stories
The speaker referenced the novel while discussing a character, noting it was mentioned "so much in the book."
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The Outsider so much in the book.
Sex and the City
The hosts referenced the book while discussing popular cultural references, noting it alongside a Pulitzerwinning work and the Bible.
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of "Sex and the City," the Pulitzer winning, the Bible, yes
— Episode: Synced: The O.W.
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Episode: Synced: The O.W.
The hosts referenced the book while discussing popular cultural references, noting it alongside a Pulitzerwinning work and the Bible.
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of "Sex and the City," the Pulitzer winning, the Bible, yes
Forrest Gump
The host noted that the original novel Forrest Gump was written in 1986, referencing its status as the source material for the famous film.
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The original novel Forrest Gump was written in 1986.
— Episode: Flightless Bird: Bubba Gumps
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Episode: Flightless Bird: Bubba Gumps
The host noted that the original novel Forrest Gump was written in 1986, referencing its status as the source material for the famous film.
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The original novel Forrest Gump was written in 1986.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket Book 1)
The book was brought up when a participant claimed to own an original copy, confirming its authorship.
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I have an original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Did he write that? Yeah.
— Episode: Armchair Anonymous: Sports Event
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Episode: Armchair Anonymous: Sports Event
The book was brought up when a participant claimed to own an original copy, confirming its authorship.
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I have an original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Did he write that? Yeah.
American Psycho
American Psycho was listed alongside Less Than Zero as a notable work by BretEastonEllis.
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Bret Easton Ellis. I don't know him. You do Less Than Zero, American Psycho.
— Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)
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Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)
American Psycho was listed alongside Less Than Zero as a notable work by BretEastonEllis.
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Bret Easton Ellis. I don't know him. You do Less Than Zero, American Psycho.
The Green Mile
The Complete Serial Novel
The host listed the title among several movies and shows, indicating it as a notable work they were referencing.
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Three billboards outside of Ebbing, Missouri. The Green Mile. Jojo Rabbit. Moon. Charlie's Angels.
— Episode: Sam Rockwell
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Episode: Sam Rockwell
The host listed the title among several movies and shows, indicating it as a notable work they were referencing.
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Three billboards outside of Ebbing, Missouri. The Green Mile. Jojo Rabbit. Moon. Charlie's Angels.
Matilda
Mara Wilson was mentioned as having played Matilda in the Roald Dahl movie, highlighting the book's name.
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Mara is American royalty. She played Matilda in the Roald Dahl movie, Matilda.
— Episode: Flightless Bird: Renaissance Faire
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Episode: Flightless Bird: Renaissance Faire
Mara Wilson was mentioned as having played Matilda in the Roald Dahl movie, highlighting the book's name.
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Mara is American royalty. She played Matilda in the Roald Dahl movie, Matilda.
The Princess Bride Deluxe Edition Hc
S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
One speaker compared his love for a partner to the classic romance depicted in "The Princess Bride".
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I realized that I absolutely love this man like the princess bride type of true love.
— Episode: Synced: Hot Girl Hobbies
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Episode: Synced: Hot Girl Hobbies
One speaker compared his love for a partner to the classic romance depicted in "The Princess Bride".
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I realized that I absolutely love this man like the princess bride type of true love.
Why We Remember
Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters
The host described Charan Ranganath's new paperback, "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters," as a guide offering practical ideas for improving memory and intentional remembering.
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His new book is out now. It's called Why We Remember, Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Manors.
— Episode: Charan Ranganath (on memory)
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Episode: Charan Ranganath (on memory)
The host described Charan Ranganath's new paperback, "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters," as a guide offering practical ideas for improving memory and intentional remembering.
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His new book is out now. It's called Why We Remember, Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Manors.
The Coming Wave
Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma
The book was highlighted as a new release that explores technology, power, and the biggest dilemma of the 21st century, and listeners were encouraged to read it.
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He has a new book out called The Coming Wave, Technology, Power and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma.
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Episode: Mustafa Suleyman (on artificial intelligence)
The book was highlighted as a new release that explores technology, power, and the biggest dilemma of the 21st century, and listeners were encouraged to read it.
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He has a new book out called The Coming Wave, Technology, Power and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma.
And that's in your book, The Coming Wave.
I hope everyone reads The Coming Wave.
The Second Mountain
The Quest for a Moral Life
Dave mentioned that he had read the first half of the book, noting it discusses how true happiness comes from giving rather than climbing one's own mountain.
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I read a, I mean, I don't read, I'm not a big reader, but I did read the first half of a book called The Second Mountain, which is all about how by design we live our lives trying to...
— Episode: Dave Burd (Lil Dicky)
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Episode: Dave Burd (Lil Dicky)
Dave mentioned that he had read the first half of the book, noting it discusses how true happiness comes from giving rather than climbing one's own mountain.
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I read a, I mean, I don't read, I'm not a big reader, but I did read the first half of a book called The Second Mountain, which is all about how by design we live our lives trying to like get up our mountain. That's not happiness. Real happiness is only when you give.
Less Than Zero
Less Than Zero was mentioned as one of BretEastonEllis's early, wellknown novels.
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Bret Easton Ellis. I don't know him. You do Less Than Zero, American Psycho.
— Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)
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Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)
Less Than Zero was mentioned as one of BretEastonEllis's early, wellknown novels.
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Bret Easton Ellis. I don't know him. You do Less Than Zero, American Psycho.
The Odyssey
During the conversation Shaquille mentioned that he had been reading the classic epic, highlighting it as part of his recent reading list.
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I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realiz...
— Episode: Shaquille O'Neal
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Episode: Shaquille O'Neal
During the conversation Shaquille mentioned that he had been reading the classic epic, highlighting it as part of his recent reading list.
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I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. And I didn't realize... (later) I was reading the five love languages. (the book The Odyssey was also mentioned in the same segment)
Love That Story
Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life
The title Love That Story was mentioned alongside other books by Jonathan Van Ness.
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And also feel free to check out his books. Over the Top. Love That Story. And peanut goes for the gold.
— Episode: Jonathan Van Ness
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Episode: Jonathan Van Ness
The title Love That Story was mentioned alongside other books by Jonathan Van Ness.
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And also feel free to check out his books. Over the Top. Love That Story. And peanut goes for the gold.
The Year of Magical Thinking
The Year of Magical Thinking was cited as another of JoanDidion's wellknown titles during the conversation about her books.
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Oh, The Year of Magical Thinking. Oh, I am aware of that title.
— Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)
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Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)
The Year of Magical Thinking was cited as another of JoanDidion's wellknown titles during the conversation about her books.
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Oh, The Year of Magical Thinking. Oh, I am aware of that title.
When the Body Says No
Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection
A listener mentioned reading it and how it helped her say "no" and express healthy anger.
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I read your book, When the Body Says No. And I started saying no. And I started getting angry in a healthy way.
— Episode: Gabor Maté (on trauma & addiction)
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Episode: Gabor Maté (on trauma & addiction)
A listener mentioned reading it and how it helped her say "no" and express healthy anger.
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I read your book, When the Body Says No. And I started saying no. And I started getting angry in a healthy way.
Night (Night Trilogy)
It was cited as the eighth entry in the bestseller enumeration.
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Eight, Night. By Ellie Wiesel.
— Episode: Jedidiah Jenkins (author and memoirist)
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Episode: Jedidiah Jenkins (author and memoirist)
It was cited as the eighth entry in the bestseller enumeration.
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Eight, Night. By Ellie Wiesel.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
They noted that Hunter S. Thompson wrote most of the novel at a motel in Acadia.
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I've given up trying to figure out what all the different suburbs here are all about, but I did know that this one appeared to have a Denny's that was housed in sign of a windmill. Hunter S Thompson w...
— Episode: Flightless Bird: Pickleball
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Episode: Flightless Bird: Pickleball
They noted that Hunter S. Thompson wrote most of the novel at a motel in Acadia.
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I've given up trying to figure out what all the different suburbs here are all about, but I did know that this one appeared to have a Denny's that was housed in sign of a windmill. Hunter S Thompson wrote most of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas at a motel in Acadia.
All My Sons
Eric Dane recalled that he had performed the role of Joe Keller in the Arthur Miller play AllMySons.
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I played Joe Keller in All My Sons.
— Episode: Eric Dane
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Episode: Eric Dane
Eric Dane recalled that he had performed the role of Joe Keller in the Arthur Miller play AllMySons.
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I played Joe Keller in All My Sons.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
The title was mentioned as one of Sedaris's bestselling books during the introduction.
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His books, Happy Go Lucky, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Calypso, A Carnival of Snackery. The best titles ever.
— Episode: David Sedaris #5
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Episode: David Sedaris #5
The title was mentioned as one of Sedaris's bestselling books during the introduction.
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His books, Happy Go Lucky, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Calypso, A Carnival of Snackery. The best titles ever.
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