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The Language of Fanaticism
The book was highlighted as Montell’s previous nonfiction work that explores how cults use language, with the host noting its relevance to topics like manifestation. Both episodes referenced her reputation as the author of this title alongside “Word Slut,” indicating the podcast regarded it as a noteworthy contribution to understanding cult influence.
This was Amanda Montell's previous nonfiction book, which investigated the language of cults, ranging from Scientology to Soul Cycle.
She's also the author of two other nonfiction books including Cultish and Word Slut, a feminist guide to taking back the English language.
Oh absolutely. I talk about this in my last book Cultish but it sort of dovetails with this particular chapter about manifestation in this book.
Amanda Montell, who discusses her new book in an upcoming episode, is known for this book and 'Word Slut.'
we talk with Amanda Montell about her new book she's a linguist known for her sense of humor and for her books word slut and Cultish
Essays
The memoir was mentioned as the source material for Buteau's Netflix series, described as a semiautobiographical comedy based on her own book of the same name.
She has her own show on Netflix, Survival of the Thickest, a semiautobiographical comedy that will soon enter its second season.
— Episode: Best Of: Comic Michelle Buteau / Emily N...
The memoir was mentioned as the source material for Buteau's Netflix series, described as a semiautobiographical comedy based on her own book of the same name.
She has her own show on Netflix, Survival of the Thickest, a semiautobiographical comedy that will soon enter its second season.
Butoh's Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, which is loosely based on her memoir of the same name.
The memoir was referenced as the source material for her Netflix series and was highlighted as something listeners should read to learn more about her journey.
Buteau's Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, which is loosely based on her memoir of the same name.
People will have to read your book to know.
Maureen cited this classic crime novel as a reference point while discussing contemporary genre works.
I'm thinking of novels like The Maltese Falcon and Cotton Comes to Harlem.
— Episode: Robert Reich: The Baby Boomers Fell Shor...
Maureen cited this classic crime novel as a reference point while discussing contemporary genre works.
I'm thinking of novels like The Maltese Falcon and Cotton Comes to Harlem.
The discussion noted that Hammett introduced SamSpade in his 1930 novel The Maltese Falcon, which later appeared in short stories and was famously adapted into a 1941 film starring HumphreyBogart.
Author Dashiell Hammett introduced the character of San Francisco detective Sam Spade in his 1930 novel, The Maltese Falcon. Hammett subsequently featured Sam Spade in a few short stories and Humphrey Bogart immortalized the detective in the movie version of The Maltese Falcon in 1941.
The Original 1719 Unabridged and Complete Edition (A Daniel Defoe Classics)
The classic novel was described as the first English novel and the granddaddy of survivor sagas, with Crusoe spending decades on a desert island crafting a pleasant existence.
Robinson Crusoe, generally considered to be the first novel in English, is also the granddaddy of survivor sagas. Crusoe the castaway spends decades on his proverbial desert island, c...
— Episode: Best Of: Casting Dir. Allison Jones / Th...
The classic novel was described as the first English novel and the granddaddy of survivor sagas, with Crusoe spending decades on a desert island crafting a pleasant existence.
Robinson Crusoe, generally considered to be the first novel in English, is also the granddaddy of survivor sagas. Crusoe the castaway spends decades on his proverbial desert island, crafting what actually turns out to be a very pleasant existence.
The classic novel was referenced as a foundational survivor saga and an influence on Groff's new work.
Robinson Crusoe, generally considered to be the first novel in English, is also the granddaddy of survivor sagas.
Lauren Groff has said that Robinson Crusoe is one of the inspirations for her new historical novel, The Vaster Wilds.
Dahl's classic novel about a boy visiting a magical chocolate factory.
Netflix has rolled out four short adaptations of equally short stories by Roald Dahl, the author of such well-known longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The...
— Episode: Keegan-Michael Key On The History Of Ske...
Dahl's classic novel about a boy visiting a magical chocolate factory.
Netflix has rolled out four short adaptations of equally short stories by Roald Dahl, the author of such well-known longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Witches.
The classic children's novel was cited as an example of Dahl's wellknown longer stories while discussing his shortstory adaptations.
In the 1950s and 60s, Alfred Hitchcock used his TV anthology series to present classic versions of some of Dahl's creepier short stories. One was Lamb to the Slaughter... Another was The Man from the South... He's the author of such wellknown longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Witches.
Dahl's darkly comic novel about a boy confronting a plot to turn children into mice.
Netflix has rolled out four short adaptations of equally short stories by Roald Dahl, the author of such well-known longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and
— Episode: Keegan-Michael Key On The History Of Ske...
Dahl's darkly comic novel about a boy confronting a plot to turn children into mice.
Netflix has rolled out four short adaptations of equally short stories by Roald Dahl, the author of such well-known longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Witches.
The spooky novel was referenced as part of Dahl's catalog in the discussion of his shortstory film adaptations.
He's the author of such wellknown longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Witches.
Del Toro noted that he asked his cast to read the Book of Job and referenced its theme of accepting suffering.
You asked your cast to read The Book of Job.
— Episode: Guillermo Del Toro Finally Makes His Own...
Del Toro noted that he asked his cast to read the Book of Job and referenced its theme of accepting suffering.
You asked your cast to read The Book of Job.
Both Terry Gross and Guillermo del Toro referenced the Book of Job, noting that the cast had been asked to read it and that it informed themes in the film.
We were talking earlier about The Book of Job.
You asked your cast to read The Book of Job.
An Autobiography
The memoir was highlighted as an iconic account of Smith's early life and her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe, and it was praised for its vivid coming‑to‑New York narrative. Hosts noted that it had entered the essential New York literary canon and was even taught in university courses, underscoring its lasting impact. Overall, the discussion conveyed strong endorsement of the work.
The memoir covering Smith's early life and relationship with RobertMapplethorpe was referenced while reviewing her 2010 interview.
When Terry spoke with Patti Smith in 2010 Smith had written the memoir Just Kids about growing up in New Jersey moving to New York in 1967 evolving into a poet songwriter and performer and beginning a relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe.
The memoir was described as a 2010 classic that has become part of the essential New York canon and is taught in university courses; reviewers noted its comingtoNew York storyline as a key strength.
her 2010 memoir, Just Kids, is now part of the canon of essential New York stories.
I teach Patti Smith's iconic memoir, Just Kids, almost every year in my New York Lit course at Georgetown.
If Bread of Angels lacks the strong coming-to-New York plotline of Just Kids, it feels more intimate.
The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
Schlosser's book examined the rise of fastfood culture and its social, health, and economic impacts on America.
Schlosser has written several books, including Fast Food Nation, Reefer Madness and Command and Control.
— Episode: Best Of: Michael McDonald / The American...
Schlosser's book examined the rise of fastfood culture and its social, health, and economic impacts on America.
Schlosser has written several books, including Fast Food Nation, Reefer Madness and Command and Control.
One of the reasons I wrote Fast Food Nation 20whatever years ago and why I've been involved in these two documentaries is the food industry is the most important industry.
The book was mentioned as one of Eric Schlosser's writings about the food industry, which preceded the discussion on corporate consolidation and its impacts.
Schlosser has written several books including Fast Food Nation, Reefer Madness and Command and Control.
I just wanted to talk for a second about the minimum wage because that's really what brought me into the food world. The first thing I wrote about food was about migrant farm workers in California and how they were being exploited.
This is the most important, one of the reasons I wrote Fast Food Nation 20 whatever years ago and why I've been involved in these two documentaries is the food industry is the most important industry.
When I was doing the research for Fast Food Nation, decades ago, I visited a flavor factory in New Jersey where they were manufacturing.
The classic novel was cited in a vivid scene where a character reads it on a bleachers, underscoring its literary resonance within the conversation.
a worn copy of To the Lighthouse on your lap,
— Episode: Best Of: Writer Ocean Vuong / Comic Atsu...
The classic novel was cited in a vivid scene where a character reads it on a bleachers, underscoring its literary resonance within the conversation.
a worn copy of To the Lighthouse on your lap,
Vuong described a scene where a character sits on bleachers with a worn copy of "To the Lighthouse" on their lap, using it to illustrate literary presence in the setting.
And each morning you'd sit on the frostdusted bleachers, a worn copy of To the Lighthouse on your lap, and watch the players on the field, blue tomahawks shivering on their jerseys...
Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
The conversation highlighted Braiding Sweetgrass as a beautiful book about nature and indigenous perspectives.
the extraordinary woman who wrote Braiding Sweetgrass, is that what it's called? It's a beautiful book about nature and her relationship with nature.
— Episode: Best Of: Zadie Smith / Maria Bamford
The conversation highlighted Braiding Sweetgrass as a beautiful book about nature and indigenous perspectives.
the extraordinary woman who wrote Braiding Sweetgrass, is that what it's called? It's a beautiful book about nature and her relationship with nature.
The book was highlighted as a beautiful work about nature and the relationship with the natural world, mentioned in the context of an earlier discussion about an extraordinary woman.
And in fact, yesterday listening to that extraordinary woman who wrote Braiding Sweetgrass, is that what it's called? It's a beautiful book about nature and her relationship with nature.
Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future
It was listed as one of the three recent books authored by Franklin Foer, a staff writer for The Atlantic.
In addition to being a staff writer for The Atlantic, Franklin Foer is also the author of several books, including The Last Politician, Inside Joe Biden's White House, and The Struggl...
— Episode: Has NASA Ceded Its Mission To Elon Musk?
It was listed as one of the three recent books authored by Franklin Foer, a staff writer for The Atlantic.
In addition to being a staff writer for The Atlantic, Franklin Foer is also the author of several books, including The Last Politician, Inside Joe Biden's White House, and The Struggle for America's Future.
The book examined the first two years of the Biden administration and the struggle for America's future, offering Foer's analysis of bipartisan politics and policy successes.
Forrest's new book is called The Last Politician, Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future.
My guest is Franklin Foer. He's a staff writer for The Atlantic and author of the new book, The Last Politician Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future.
author of the new book, The Last Politician, Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future.
author of the new book, The Last Politician, Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future.
My guest is Franklin Foer, author of the new book, The Last Politician, Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future.
The Dictators Who Want to Run the World
It was announced that her most recent book, Autocracy, Inc., was scheduled to be released in paperback later that month.
Her most recent, Autocracy, Inc., The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, comes out in paperback later this month.
— Episode: The Nihilistic War In Sudan
It was announced that her most recent book, Autocracy, Inc., was scheduled to be released in paperback later that month.
Her most recent, Autocracy, Inc., The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, comes out in paperback later this month.
The host noted that Applebaum's newest release examined how dictators aim to dominate the world, and later the guest reiterated the title while introducing herself.
Her latest book is Autocracy, The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.
My guest is Anne Applebaum, a staff writer for The Atlantic. Her latest book is called Autocracy, Inc., The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.
The novel by Kevin Kwan was cited as the source material for the film, with Chu noting it was recommended to him by family and that it mirrors his own cultural experience.
So you made Crazy Rich Asians because someone in your family had read it and called your attention to it.
— Episode: Best Of: 'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu /...
The novel by Kevin Kwan was cited as the source material for the film, with Chu noting it was recommended to him by family and that it mirrors his own cultural experience.
So you made Crazy Rich Asians because someone in your family had read it and called your attention to it.
So you adapted the movie from a novel by Kevin Kwan and there's a lot of personal things from his life in that movie.
Chu adapted his film from Kevin Kwan's novel, noting that the story contained many personal elements from the author's life.
So you adapted the movie from a novel by Kevin Kwan and there's a lot of personal things from his life in that movie.
A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy
Ali Velshi recounted his new memoir, which traced his family's migration across continents and highlighted themes of endurance and the fight for democracy.
His new book is Small Acts of Courage, a legacy of endurance and the fight for democracy.
— Episode: Best Of: 'Merrily We Roll Along'; MSNBC...
Ali Velshi recounted his new memoir, which traced his family's migration across continents and highlighted themes of endurance and the fight for democracy.
His new book is Small Acts of Courage, a legacy of endurance and the fight for democracy.
His new memoir is Small Acts of Courage, a legacy of endurance and the fight for democracy.
The episode announced that Velshi's new book was titled Small Acts of Courage.
Velshi's new book is called Small Acts of Courage.
Creative Living Beyond Fear
The hosts referenced the author's bibliography, noting that she had also written the book alongside her other titles. No further commentary or evaluation was provided, so it was simply listed among her works. The mention was brief and neutral.
Gilbert's bibliography was referenced, noting that she is also the author of Big Magic.
In addition to Eat, Pray, Love, Gilbert is also the author of several works, including The Signature of All Things, City of Girls, and Big Magic.
It was referenced as another of Gilbert's prior publications in the same list of her works.
In addition to Eat, Pray, Love, Gilbert is also the author of several works, including The Signature of All Things, City of Girls, and Big Magic.
A Novel
The book was referenced in two episodes as part of Elizabeth Gilbert's bibliography, listed alongside her other titles such as The Signature of All Things and Big Magic. The hosts mentioned it while discussing Gilbert's broader body of work, without offering a detailed endorsement or critique.
Gilbert's bibliography was referenced, noting that she is also the author of City of Girls.
In addition to Eat, Pray, Love, Gilbert is also the author of several works, including The Signature of All Things, City of Girls, and Big Magic.
It was mentioned as one of Gilbert's earlier books alongside The Signature of All Things and Big Magic.
In addition to Eat, Pray, Love, Gilbert is also the author of several works, including The Signature of All Things, City of Girls, and Big Magic.
Essays
Thomas's new essay collection examined the challenges of returning to his hometown of Baltimore as a middleaged man, mixing humor with personal reflection.
His new book of essays is called Congratulations, the Best is Over. In it, Thomas explores what it's like to move back to his hometown of Baltimore as a middleaged man.
— Episode: Best Of: Christopher Nolan / R. Eric Tho...
Thomas's new essay collection examined the challenges of returning to his hometown of Baltimore as a middleaged man, mixing humor with personal reflection.
His new book of essays is called Congratulations, the Best is Over. In it, Thomas explores what it's like to move back to his hometown of Baltimore as a middleaged man.
The book is called Congratulations! The Best Is Over, and it's a series of humorous essays recounting Thomas' journey back to his hometown of Baltimore.
Our Eric Thomas's new book of essays is called Congratulations, The Best Is Over.
A collection of personal essays in which the humorist reflects on returning to his hometown, confronting change, and finding hope amid the challenges of aging and shifting environments.
Writer and humorist R. Eric Thomas talks about his new book of essays titled Congratulations, The Best Is Over.
A Journey of Hope through 9/11
The host introduced Albom's new novel as a story about a man who can relive any moment but cannot change love or mortality, and later discussed the strict rules that govern this power.
His latest novel, Twice, starts with a question most of us have probably daydreamed about. What if you had the power to redo any moment of your life? In the book, a man named Alfie is born with the ab...
— Episode: Mitch Albom Is A 'Walking Example Of A S...
The host introduced Albom's new novel as a story about a man who can relive any moment but cannot change love or mortality, and later discussed the strict rules that govern this power.
His latest novel, Twice, starts with a question most of us have probably daydreamed about. What if you had the power to redo any moment of your life? In the book, a man named Alfie is born with the ability to go back and relive any moment he chooses. But with every second chance comes a cost. He can't change matters of the heart, and he can't stop someone from dying when it's their time.
So the rules are clear. You can't make someone love you twice. There's also a second rule here. You also can't change when a person will die.
Albom's latest novel was introduced as a story about a man who can go back and relive any moment of his life, only to discover that love and mortality cannot be changed.
His latest novel, Twice, starts with a question most of us have probably asked ourselves. What if you had the power to redo any moment of your life? In the book, a man named Alfie is born with that gift to go back and relive any moment he chooses.
A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen
Jon M. Chu's new memoir was mentioned as a precareer prequel that discusses his upbringing and filmmaking journey.
John Chu's new memoir is called Viewfinder.
— Episode: Best Of: 'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu /...
Jon M. Chu's new memoir was mentioned as a precareer prequel that discusses his upbringing and filmmaking journey.
John Chu's new memoir is called Viewfinder.
John M. Chu's new memoir is called Viewfinder his film adaptation of Wicked is scheduled to open in November as part of his summer series about great albums celebrating their 50th anniversaries.
Chu released a memoir titled Viewfinder, which recounts his early career and the challenges of making movies.
John Chu's new memoir is called Viewfinder.
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