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Untitled (Jack Widow Book 22)
Scott Blade
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#746 - ADAM RAY + IAN EDWARDS
The Diary of a Young Girl
Anne Frank
Mentioned 1 year ago
#681 - GREG FITZSIMMONS + SAM JAY
12 Rules for Life
Jordan B. Peterson
Mentioned 1 year ago
#677 - JORDAN PETERSON - TYLER FISCHER - KIM CONGDON
We Who Wrestle with God
Jordan B. Peterson
Mentioned 1 year ago
#677 - JORDAN PETERSON - TYLER FISCHER - KIM CONGDON
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Jack Canfield
Mentioned 1 year ago
#676 - SAM MORRIL - CHAD DANIELS
The Road
Cormac McCarthy
Mentioned 1 year ago
#674 - SAM TALLENT + ARI MATTI
Blood Meridian
Cormac McCarthy
Mentioned 2 years ago
#668 - SAM TALLENT
We've Got Issues
Phillip C. McGraw Ph.D.
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#663 - DR. PHIL (ADAM RAY) + AKAASH SINGH
Shutter Island
Dennis Lehane
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#663 - DR. PHIL (ADAM RAY) + AKAASH SINGH
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by Boyne, John (2006) Hardcover
John Boyne
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Is God Is / What to Send Up When It Goes Down
Aleshea Harris
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#660 - ELAINE + IAN EDWARDS
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We Who Wrestle with God
The Benevolent Father and His Fallen Children
The book was announced as an upcoming release slated for November 12th, with the host noting its title and the author's name during the episode. No specific endorsement or critique was offered, and the mention served primarily as a brief informational update.
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Episode: #677 - JORDAN PETERSON - TYLER FISCHER - KIM CONGD...
Jordan Peterson's new book, "We Who Wrestle With God", was mentioned. It is set to be released on November 12th.
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His book, November 12th. We Who Wrestle with God. Jordan Peterson is here, ladies and gentlemen.
We Who Wrestle with God, November 12th this year, the new book is out, the Peterson Academy, is just taking off
Uncle Tom’s Cabin (Original Version), by Harriet Beecher Stowe (Redemption Edition)
The book Uncle Tom's Cabin was mentioned during a discussion about racism and how the most racist place in America would have to be YouTube comments.
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It's Uncle Tom's Cabin and that motherfucker.
— Episode: KILL TONY #477
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Episode: KILL TONY #477
The book Uncle Tom's Cabin was mentioned during a discussion about racism and how the most racist place in America would have to be YouTube comments.
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It's Uncle Tom's Cabin and that motherfucker.
Fifty Shades of Grey 10th Anniversary Edition (Fifty Shades of Grey Series, 1)
The title was brought up in a humorous anecdote where a comedian claimed he would read it to his wife and children during intimate moments, suggesting it added to their enjoyment. The comment was made by Tony Hinchcliffe in the episode hosted by Shane Gillis. The discussion framed the book as a comedic prop rather than a serious recommendation.
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Episode: #603 - SHANE GILLIS
It was mentioned as a book that the comedian, Hans, reads to his wife and children while they get intimate, which he claims leads to them having a good time together.
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Son, we're gonna read 50 Shades of Grey.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Empty Nesters
It was mentioned that Chad Daniels' newest special on Netflix titled "Empty Nester" was out now.
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The newest special on Netflix, empty nester out now.
— Episode: #676 - SAM MORRIL - CHAD DANIELS
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Episode: #676 - SAM MORRIL - CHAD DANIELS
It was mentioned that Chad Daniels' newest special on Netflix titled "Empty Nester" was out now.
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The newest special on Netflix, empty nester out now.
Hatchet Man
How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor's Code and Corrupted the Justice Department
The book was brought up as a guest's favorite, though the hosts appeared uncertain about its content, leading to a brief, somewhat confused discussion. No strong endorsement or critique was offered.
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Episode: KILL TONY #488
It was mentioned as Edward Jones's favorite book, although the context of the conversation was highly unusual and possibly related to a misunderstanding.
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My favorite book was Hatchet.
Is that about Malcolm?
Schindler's List
In the episode, William Montgomery relayed a listener's remark that the title was too long, suggesting it could have been extended to include all seven million victims, which he framed as an antisemitic viewpoint. The discussion centered on the criticism of the book's length and the problematic nature of the comment. The overall tone reflected a critical stance toward the remark.
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Episode: #619 - ARI SHAFFIR
It was mentioned that someone felt the book was too long, which was considered antisemitic, as it could have been longer.
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I heard somebody say the other day that they felt like Schindler's List was too long.
Which sounds a little anti-semitic because I feel that list could have been way longer like seven million people longer.
My Cough Has a Whistle!
It was mentioned that Nicholas Sopaglia is currently writing a book about growing up with childhood asthma, which he titled 'My Cough'.
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I'm currently writing a book. It's about growing up with childhood asthma. It's called 'My Cough'.
— Episode: #613 - ELEANOR KERRIGAN
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Episode: #613 - ELEANOR KERRIGAN
It was mentioned that Nicholas Sopaglia is currently writing a book about growing up with childhood asthma, which he titled 'My Cough'.
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I'm currently writing a book. It's about growing up with childhood asthma. It's called 'My Cough'.
Egghead Or You Cant Survive On Ideas
Real Texas leather joke books were mentioned as part of the Kill Tony merchandise, available at KillMerch.com.
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Bones Eye made real Texas leather joke books.
— Episode: #611 - BRIAN HOLTZMAN + IAN EDWARDS
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Episode: #611 - BRIAN HOLTZMAN + IAN EDWARDS
Real Texas leather joke books were mentioned as part of the Kill Tony merchandise, available at KillMerch.com.
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Bones Eye made real Texas leather joke books.
Creating Reading Rainbow
The Untold Story of a Beloved Children's Series
Uncle Lazer was jokingly told that he looked like he belonged on the show 'Reading Rainbow', although he was not seen as someone who would read a book.
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Yeah, I wanted to say, dude, I love you on reading rainbow. Take a look. It's in a book. Reading fucking rainbow, dude. I wouldn't have taken you as the reading type, Uncle Lazer.
— Episode: #588 - BRIAN SIMPSON
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Episode: #588 - BRIAN SIMPSON
Uncle Lazer was jokingly told that he looked like he belonged on the show 'Reading Rainbow', although he was not seen as someone who would read a book.
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Yeah, I wanted to say, dude, I love you on reading rainbow. Take a look. It's in a book. Reading fucking rainbow, dude. I wouldn't have taken you as the reading type, Uncle Lazer.
Relax, Tony. I'm a shapes and colors guy, to be honest.
The Passenger
The book was highlighted when William Montgomery noted that Cormac McCarthy, his favorite author, had just released a new title and he had already devoured 200 pages in two days. He praised McCarthy as possibly the best living author and expressed eagerness to finish the novel soon. The discussion conveyed strong enthusiasm for the release.
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Episode: #586 - DEADMAU5 + GEORGE PEREZ
It was mentioned that Cormac McCarthy, a favorite author of William Montgomery, had released a new book that month, and he had read 200 pages in two days.
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Yeah I started reading my favorite author of all time Cormac McCarthy released a new book this past month. I read 200 pages in the past two days. I'm literally about to go back to my place after this and hopefully finish it in the next day or two.
I don't know if anybody likes Cormac McCarthy he's probably the best living author.
Dear John
The title was mentioned as an example of a work by a North Carolina author, but Tony Hinchcliffe doubted the claim and made sarcastic remarks about the writer's fame. The hosts referenced it briefly without endorsing it, treating the mention more as a joke than a recommendation.
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Episode: #584 - RYAN LONG + CHRIS FAGA
Dear John by Nicholas Sparks was mentioned as a work by a writer from North Carolina, a detail that was questioned by Tony Hinchcliffe.
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Nicholas Sparks is from there I think.
The great Nicholas Sparks of course.
The William Shakespeare of North Carolina indeed.
Dear John?
You don't even know what the guy famous in your hometown did.
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Mary Lynn Rajskub's new book, "Paymentch: My Life at the Edge of Stardom", was mentioned and is available for purchase everywhere, with signed copies available on her website.
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Her brand new book, Paymentch. My life at the edge of stardom is for sale now. Absolutely everywhere.
— Episode: #567 - MARY LYNN RAJSKUB
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Episode: #567 - MARY LYNN RAJSKUB
Mary Lynn Rajskub's new book, "Paymentch: My Life at the Edge of Stardom", was mentioned and is available for purchase everywhere, with signed copies available on her website.
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Her brand new book, Paymentch. My life at the edge of stardom is for sale now. Absolutely everywhere.
You can get a signed copy by going to Marylin, Marylin.com.
The Kybalion
Centenary Edition
In the episode, Ann Nguyen referenced the title as a work on hermetic philosophy, noting that it taught her that all things are essentially alike. She briefly mentioned it without elaborating further, and no other hosts weighed in on its merits.
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Episode: #556 - JAKE SHIELDS + BRIAN SIMPSON
It was described as a hermetic philosophy book, and the speaker (Ann) mentioned that she learned that everything is kind of the same.
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The Kabalyon.
It's hermetics.
Honestly, everything's kind of the same.
Sago Star
And the Secret Frequency of Love
The hosts noted that the author had also written and published another title, which was listed on Amazon, but they were unsure whether it was aimed at children or adults. No strong endorsement or critique was offered, and the discussion was brief and informational. Overall, the book was simply mentioned in passing.
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Episode: #525 - SHANE GILLIS + MITCH BURROW
It was mentioned that Festum QB had also written and published another book called 'The Secret Frequency of Love,' which was also available on Amazon, but it was unclear whether it was a children's book or for adults.
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And the secret frequency of love.
This is you?
The frequency of love.
If you are under 13 I want to get off at your interstate.
What?
Lost in American Dream
In the episode, the hosts noted that the Kosovo comedian had written a book for adults about feeling lost in the American Dream, and mentioned that it is available on Amazon. No explicit endorsement was given, but the mention highlighted the author's foray into adult literature.
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Episode: #525 - SHANE GILLIS + MITCH BURROW
It was mentioned that Festum QB, a comedian from Kosovo, had also written and published a book for adults called 'Lost in the American Dream' and that it was also available on Amazon.
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one is for adults that's Lost in American Dream and that one is for children so
Showtime
Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s
Michael Man Dragon mentioned that he recently read a book about the Lakers, likely from ESPN magazine, while talking about his hobbies and interests.
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I just read a book about the Lakers.
— Episode: #525 - SHANE GILLIS + MITCH BURROW
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Episode: #525 - SHANE GILLIS + MITCH BURROW
Michael Man Dragon mentioned that he recently read a book about the Lakers, likely from ESPN magazine, while talking about his hobbies and interests.
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I just read a book about the Lakers.
ESPN the magazine I believe that was.
Shaking Things Up
14 Young Women Who Changed the World
John mentioned an old dating self-help book from the 90s, 'Mixing Things Up' by Bill Cosby, which he said he thought was making his dating life worse.
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So I decided to check out one of those like really old dating self-help books from the 90s right? But like I honestly think it's just started to make things worse for me. Yeah the book is called Mixin...
— Episode: #522 - CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY
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Episode: #522 - CHRISTINA PAZSITZKY
John mentioned an old dating self-help book from the 90s, 'Mixing Things Up' by Bill Cosby, which he said he thought was making his dating life worse.
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So I decided to check out one of those like really old dating self-help books from the 90s right? But like I honestly think it's just started to make things worse for me. Yeah the book is called Mixing Things Up with Bill Cosby.
Perv
The Sexual Deviant in All of Us
The movie 'Pervs' was mentioned when discussing the porn shop where the comedian used to work, as a part of the story leading up to his arrest and imprisonment.
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I'm actually in the movie that was recorded at that place he's talking about wow it's called Pervs by Felicia Michaels I was actually recorded
— Episode: #515 - SHANE GILLIS
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Episode: #515 - SHANE GILLIS
The movie 'Pervs' was mentioned when discussing the porn shop where the comedian used to work, as a part of the story leading up to his arrest and imprisonment.
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I'm actually in the movie that was recorded at that place he's talking about wow it's called Pervs by Felicia Michaels I was actually recorded
Chosen of Trees and of Talons
It was mentioned as a book written by the wife of a comedian who was a guest on the show, but no further details were provided about the book or genre.
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She's very smart, she is? She's smart? It's funny because I have this broken English and my wife, she's a writer, a writer?
— Episode: #511- DANNY BROWN
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Episode: #511- DANNY BROWN
It was mentioned as a book written by the wife of a comedian who was a guest on the show, but no further details were provided about the book or genre.
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She's very smart, she is? She's smart? It's funny because I have this broken English and my wife, she's a writer, a writer?
The book name is "Talon and the Tree"
The Art of Kill Tony
Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
It was described as a handmade leather Kill Tony joke book, and given as a gift to a couple of the comics on the show.
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This is made by Adrian Kavassos, he's bones I on Instagram. It is an incredible handmade leather Kill Tony joke book.
— Episode: #506 - BRIAN HOLTZMAN
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Episode: #506 - BRIAN HOLTZMAN
It was described as a handmade leather Kill Tony joke book, and given as a gift to a couple of the comics on the show.
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This is made by Adrian Kavassos, he's bones I on Instagram. It is an incredible handmade leather Kill Tony joke book.
that's for you, a bunch of guys let me have the panties back to you, fucking ultimate, takes the panties, why do you have that?
that's a handmade leather Kill Tony joke book from Adrian Kavazos, again, that's bones eye on instagram with a z.
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