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Bill Burr rants about relationship advice, sports and the Illuminati.

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The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger

Mentioned 6 months ago

Flightless Birds, New Music, Breath Work | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-15-26

The speaker mentioned that the coach, who appeared to be reading while waiting for a field goal attempt, might have been reading this book.

The coach has on his reading glasses. He's already in the off season. He's going to read catcher in the rye or some shit.

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Flags of Our Fathers

James Bradley

Mentioned 1 year ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-26-24

The podcast host briefly mentioned the book "Flags of Our Fathers", recommending it to his listeners.

You got you got what the fuck was the flags of our fathers. You got to read that book now that book I read

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Moby Dick (Chartwell Classics)

Herman Melville

Mentioned 1 year ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-26-24

The podcast host mentioned reading "Moby Dick" but being unable to finish it due to the frequent descriptions of whale hunting. He attributed this to having ADD and compared the book's pacing to the lack of distractions in earlier eras.

Moby Dick I couldn't get through the fucking thing because they kept breaking down wailing Like I had nothing better to do right like there was no TV and internet and all that shit in my life like Back the books from back then if you get like the original like copy of it like how it was actually written you understand The astounding level of fucking boredom

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The Man Who Wasn't There

Anil Ananthaswamy

Mentioned 1 year ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-26-24

The podcast host recounted watching the Coen brothers' film "The Man Who Wasn't There," relating to Billy Bob Thornton's character and feeling unseen or unheard, comparing it to his own experiences as a child and husband. He highlighted the movie's humor and the relatability of Thornton's character to married men.

I watched this Coen brother one that I somehow missed the man who wasn't there when it came out this gorgeous black-and-white movie that they shot and it has Billy Bob Thornton Franz McDermott and James Gandolfini, and it's just it's The dude from monk. I'm not good with the names

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Glengarry Glen Ross (Student Editions)

David Mamet

Mentioned 1 year ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-19-24

The book was mentioned in passing, as the speaker was looking at his sides for it while sitting on a plane.

As I sit down the barefoot cowboy looks at me and he goes when does the play open?

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Dear Billy

Gary McNair

Mentioned 1 year ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 9-19-24

It is a new George Carlin album that was recorded before 9/11 and not released at the time due to its content. It was expected to be released soon, and the speaker was looking forward to purchasing it on vinyl.

Are you excited for this new Carlin album? I haven't even heard about it Oh, yeah, wait a minute I did hear it. They thought it was too harsh He recorded it before 9-11 and they didn't release it because it had material that was definitely not appropriate for what was going on at The time I've heard great things, but who knows? Thanks for the laughs.

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WBCN and the American Revolution

Bill Lichtenstein

Mentioned 1 year ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-29-24

The book mentioned was a book about WBCN radio. Bill was reading through it and he thought it was great.

I'm reading that WBCN book which is fucking great

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Radio Free Boston

Carter Alan

Mentioned 1 year ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-29-24

Bill mentions reading a book about WBCN. He says it's great.

I'm reading that WBCN book which is fucking great

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Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]

Yuval Noah Harari

Mentioned 1 year ago

Monday Morning Podcast 8-20-24

It was mentioned in relation to the idea of living off the land and how the agricultural revolution might have domesticated humans rather than plants, such as wheat.

It reminded me of this book called Sapiens by oh my god, Yuval Noah Harari.

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Make Way for Ducklings

Robert McCloskey

Mentioned 1 year ago

Monday Morning Podcast 8-5-24

It was mentioned as a book that was read numerous times to his children in the past and was referenced while clam digging on Martha's Vineyard.

And we're pulling these things up and They're just going around. This is just like in Seattle when we took that little boat rider They were going like that's the guy I see that house. That's the guy that that started Zillow

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I Am Not Spock

Leonard Nimoy

Mentioned 2 years ago

Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 7-4-24

Burr mentioned that Leonard Nimoy wrote a book called 'I Am Not Spock' after he starred in 'Star Trek'.

Then he had to write a book saying, I am not Spock.

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Anatomy of a Fall

Billie Davis

Mentioned 2 years ago

Monday Morning Podcast 5-27-24

The book was used as an example of a well-written argument scene to contrast against the Amazon commercial Bill Burr was discussing.

Oh anatomy of a fall that right there that fucking argument that they had in that movie when they were in trial and they flashed back to the argument the level of writing um is at the highest level and this thing you're watching a commercial on amazon what do you think you know? Do they even pay writers at amazon?

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Walt Disney's The Ugly Duckling (Disney Classic) (Little Golden Book) Cover

Annie North Bedford

Walt Disney's The Ugly Duckling (Disney Classic) (Little Golden Book)

It was mentioned as one of the children's books written by Hans Christian Anderson, alongside The Emperor's New Clothes and The Little Mermaid.

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He wrote a number of children's classics including the emperor's new clothes the ugly duckling and of course The little mermaid.

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 8-23-21

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 8-23-21

It was mentioned as one of the children's books written by Hans Christian Anderson, alongside The Emperor's New Clothes and The Little Mermaid.

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He wrote a number of children's classics including the emperor's new clothes the ugly duckling and of course The little mermaid.

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Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five

A Novel; 50th anniversary edition

Kurt Vonnegut's book was mentioned in relation to the phrase 'So it goes', which was a popular phrase used by alternative comedians in the past, and Bill Burr reflected on it.

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Kurt Vonnegut was big in the alternative comedy scene. It was a while there for about 18 months to two years where was big For an alternative comic to tag a joke with and so it goes and so it goes.

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 1-3-22

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 1-3-22

Kurt Vonnegut's book was mentioned in relation to the phrase 'So it goes', which was a popular phrase used by alternative comedians in the past, and Bill Burr reflected on it.

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Kurt Vonnegut was big in the alternative comedy scene. It was a while there for about 18 months to two years where was big For an alternative comic to tag a joke with and so it goes and so it goes.

And I used to always think like, you know, there's a difference between being Kurt Vonnegut and quoting Kurt Vonnegut.

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Truman Capote

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Bill Burr referenced the film and the character of Holly Golightly, but did not mention the book specifically and used it as a reference point to contrast old-school vs. modern day women.

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What would Audrey, Audrey Hepbern say? What the fuck would she say? Is that the right one? That, that Breakfast at Tiffany's chick.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-22-19

Bill Burr referenced the film and the character of Holly Golightly, but did not mention the book specifically and used it as a reference point to contrast old-school vs. modern day women.

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What would Audrey, Audrey Hepbern say? What the fuck would she say? Is that the right one? That, that Breakfast at Tiffany's chick.

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Quentin Tarantino

Pulp Fiction

A scene in the film was discussed, where Tim Roth's character is in the bathroom, and the cop tells a story before saying, 'Buddy, I am gonna shoot you in the face, you know, put your fucking hands in that dashboard.'

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the guy from pulp reservoir dogs the guy in you know when Tim Roth's character is Uh What is he he's in the fucking bathroom and that cops telling that story I said buddy I am gonna shoot you in the f...

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 9-25-17

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 9-25-17

A scene in the film was discussed, where Tim Roth's character is in the bathroom, and the cop tells a story before saying, 'Buddy, I am gonna shoot you in the face, you know, put your fucking hands in that dashboard.'

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the guy from pulp reservoir dogs the guy in you know when Tim Roth's character is Uh What is he he's in the fucking bathroom and that cops telling that story I said buddy I am gonna shoot you in the face, you know put your fucking hands in that dashboard love that guy

Leaves of Grass: Unabridged Deathbed Edition with 400 Poems Cover

Walt Whitman

Leaves of Grass

Unabridged Deathbed Edition with 400 Poems

Bill Burr mentioned it briefly in the context of wondering who would own a physical copy of the book in this day and age, instead of having it on a Kindle.

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Sure, maybe you have it on your Kindle. Somebody asked me that today, you know, because I'm reading this incredible book and which I can't name yet because it's not out yet.

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-3-23

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-3-23

Bill Burr mentioned it briefly in the context of wondering who would own a physical copy of the book in this day and age, instead of having it on a Kindle.

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Sure, maybe you have it on your Kindle. Somebody asked me that today, you know, because I'm reading this incredible book and which I can't name yet because it's not out yet.

Who the fuck has a book of Walt Whitman?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine) Cover

Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)

Bill Burr mentioned it as a classic children's book he did not read as a child, and implied that he likely will now that he is about to become a father.

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I guess that Caterpillar one's a classic book. I never saw that one. When I was a kid, I liked Make Way for Ducklings. I liked Where the Wild Things Are.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-19-17

Bill Burr mentioned it as a classic children's book he did not read as a child, and implied that he likely will now that he is about to become a father.

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I guess that Caterpillar one's a classic book. I never saw that one. When I was a kid, I liked Make Way for Ducklings. I liked Where the Wild Things Are.

Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again Cover

Johann Hari

Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again

It was released in 1993 and was considered the first to successfully integrate jazz fusion into technical metal. Drummer Sean Reinheart set a high benchmark for the genre.

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check out the band cynic, especially the album focus which came out in 1993 Fucking album sold was 30 years old and I don't know shit about it Unreal they were the first band to successfully mix jazz...

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 7-14-22

It was released in 1993 and was considered the first to successfully integrate jazz fusion into technical metal. Drummer Sean Reinheart set a high benchmark for the genre.

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check out the band cynic, especially the album focus which came out in 1993 Fucking album sold was 30 years old and I don't know shit about it Unreal they were the first band to successfully mix jazz fusion into technical metal And that album is truly unique the drummer sean reinhardt set the bar extremely high on that record And influenced every prog metal drummer since

Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) Cover

Bram Stoker

Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

Bill Burr mentioned 'Dracula' in the context of Vlad the Impaler, implying a historical association and possible inspiration for the fictional vampire character.

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Vladimir the impaler so they who they based like Dracula on

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 10-26-15

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 10-26-15

Bill Burr mentioned 'Dracula' in the context of Vlad the Impaler, implying a historical association and possible inspiration for the fictional vampire character.

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Vladimir the impaler so they who they based like Dracula on

Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia Cover

Adam Bray

Star Wars

The Visual Encyclopedia

Bill Burr mentioned this book's film adaptation in the context of discussing special effects technology, comparing the visuals in Star Wars to older shows like The Six Million Dollar Man.

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look how bad the graphics were in Star Wars

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-2-18

Bill Burr mentioned this book's film adaptation in the context of discussing special effects technology, comparing the visuals in Star Wars to older shows like The Six Million Dollar Man.

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look how bad the graphics were in Star Wars

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Phil Knight

Shoe Dog

A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

Bill Burr promoted the film 'Shoe Dog', starring Channing Tatum, describing it as a large movie and recommended it to listeners, noting it's a funny film that is currently in US cinemas.

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I Got a really small part in a really big movie really big Shoe Dog starring Channing Tatum Channing Tatum is out right now Channing Tatum plays a I don't he's a veteran. He's a membe...

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 2-21-22

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 2-21-22

Bill Burr promoted the film 'Shoe Dog', starring Channing Tatum, describing it as a large movie and recommended it to listeners, noting it's a funny film that is currently in US cinemas.

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I Got a really small part in a really big movie really big Shoe Dog starring Channing Tatum Channing Tatum is out right now Channing Tatum plays a I don't he's a veteran. He's a member of the armed services

But definitely go see that it looks it looks hilarious, you know, who doesn't love dogs who doesn't love Channing Tatum? And who doesn't love a bald orange man showing up ever so briefly just to tease you

Feel Better in 5: Your Daily Plan to Feel Great for Life Cover

Rangan Chatterjee

Feel Better in 5

Your Daily Plan to Feel Great for Life

Bill Burr discussed reading this book and its approach to nutrition, specifically emphasizing the benefits of a high-fiber diet and its positive impact on his own health.

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I've just been reading that book Eat for Life and I gotta tell you do I Actually, I'm believing in this because I've tried I did the ABS diet I've done all those fucking diets the high protein low car...

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-19-20

Bill Burr discussed reading this book and its approach to nutrition, specifically emphasizing the benefits of a high-fiber diet and its positive impact on his own health.

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I've just been reading that book Eat for Life and I gotta tell you do I Actually, I'm believing in this because I've tried I did the ABS diet I've done all those fucking diets the high protein low carbs I've done all of that shit and every time I was on those I always had cravings Like fucking this bread. Fuck. I want ice cream fuck

Fill it up with fiber. It's been ridiculous It's actually easy to do. I have a banana for breakfast Then I wait like an hour and then I have an apple then I'm good till lunch Then I sit down and I have a giant fucking salad And it fills me up. I feel great throw some beans on there and I'm good

I gotta tell you something you eat like that. You'll never be constipated ever eat like a rabbit You will shit like a horse. Trust me

All right, give give that book a read Let me know what you think.

Fight Club Cover

Chuck Palahniuk

Fight Club

Bill Burr briefly discussed Fight Club, referencing the main character's search for identity and consumption, and the scene on the bus with Brad Pitt's character.

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I think that even you're saying that cuz that's exactly what Fight Club is about is about what it's about that guy and Edward Norton's character being like kind of like searching for...

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 2-1-18

Bill Burr briefly discussed Fight Club, referencing the main character's search for identity and consumption, and the scene on the bus with Brad Pitt's character.

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I think that even you're saying that cuz that's exactly what Fight Club is about is about what it's about that guy and Edward Norton's character being like kind of like searching for his identity and feeling like he has to find his Identity through consumption through looking a certain way remember that scene on the bus when him and Brad Pitt are like looking at the ads like sort of like the Calvin Klein male underwear Ads and they're like is that what a man is supposed to look like?

Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas Cover

Glenn Kenny

Made Men

The Story of Goodfellas

Bill Burr mentioned this book's film adaptation, expressing his desire to appear in a similar type of movie, suggesting that he admires the film's style or subject matter.

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they can never make a movie as good as the good fellas I'd love to do some shit like that play a fucking psycho put the lotion in the bucket who wouldn't wanna do that shit alright you dumb fuck

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-2-18

Bill Burr mentioned this book's film adaptation, expressing his desire to appear in a similar type of movie, suggesting that he admires the film's style or subject matter.

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they can never make a movie as good as the good fellas I'd love to do some shit like that play a fucking psycho put the lotion in the bucket who wouldn't wanna do that shit alright you dumb fuck

Anatomy of a Fall: The Overview Of The French Drama Thriller Screenplay (English Edition) (Anatomy of a fall movie guide and cast biography) Cover

Billie Davis

Anatomy of a Fall

The Overview Of The French Drama Thriller Screenplay (English Edition) (Anatomy of a fall movie guide and cast biography)

The book was used as an example of a well-written argument scene to contrast against the Amazon commercial Bill Burr was discussing.

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Oh Anatomy of a Fall that right there that fucking argument that they had in that movie when they were in trial and they flashed back to the argument the level of writing um is at the...

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-27-24

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-27-24

The book was used as an example of a well-written argument scene to contrast against the Amazon commercial Bill Burr was discussing.

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Oh Anatomy of a Fall that right there that fucking argument that they had in that movie when they were in trial and they flashed back to the argument the level of writing um is at the highest level and this thing you're watching a commercial on amazon what do you think you know? Do they even pay writers at amazon?

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Robert Mason

Chickenhawk

It was recommended reading for pilots, and this particular listener's favourite book. It was described as being similar to Bill's own experiences flying, in that it highlights the constant pressure and awareness of risk when flying.

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I've only started reading it and it reminded me of how you described your time flying.

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-20-24

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It was recommended reading for pilots, and this particular listener's favourite book. It was described as being similar to Bill's own experiences flying, in that it highlights the constant pressure and awareness of risk when flying.

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I've only started reading it and it reminded me of how you described your time flying.

Robert was a chopper pilot during the Vietnam War.

I asked a mate that is a pilot for the Australian army. It says AUS army. Is that Austria or Australia? I don't know.

And he said it's recommended reading for all pilots and it's his favorite book that he has read many times over.

Would love to hear your opinion if you ever get a chance to read it. Cheers. Cunt Matt from Australia.

Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers Cover

Timothy Ferriss

Tools Of Titans

The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

The book was mentioned as one of Tim Ferriss's five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers.

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He's the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Ic...

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-22-24

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-22-24

The book was mentioned as one of Tim Ferriss's five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers.

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He's the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers.

Tools Of Titans the tactics routines have when does this guy take a break habits of billionaires

Then She Was Gone: A Novel Cover

Lisa Jewell

Then She Was Gone

A Novel

The speaker mentioned "good books" in the context of public school systems failing people and not providing "good books".

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You know, they're not getting the good books.

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-9-24

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-9-24

The speaker mentioned "good books" in the context of public school systems failing people and not providing "good books".

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You know, they're not getting the good books.

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