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The Shining
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Of Mice and Men
The book was mentioned as a potential cultural reference point to explain a moment of emotional farewell between two characters.
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You could do it for Of Mice and Men with Lenny and George and he shoots them in the head at the end of it
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The book was mentioned as a potential cultural reference point to explain a moment of emotional farewell between two characters.
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You could do it for Of Mice and Men with Lenny and George and he shoots them in the head at the end of it
Make Your Bed
Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
The speaker mentioned stealing the concept of making one's bed daily from a book and a graduation speech by the author, noting it was a great book and speech.
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I stole that from, Oh gosh, I've been read. Oh, his book is called Make Your Bed.
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The speaker mentioned stealing the concept of making one's bed daily from a book and a graduation speech by the author, noting it was a great book and speech.
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I stole that from, Oh gosh, I've been read. Oh, his book is called Make Your Bed.
The War to End All Wars
World War I
The speaker mentioned purchasing this thick history book about World War I and noted they were only on page 75, which hadn't even reached the start of the war yet.
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I bought a book called to end all wars it's like a history of World War one and it's thick as hell I want page like 75 and it still hasn't gotten to the war yet
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The speaker mentioned purchasing this thick history book about World War I and noted they were only on page 75, which hadn't even reached the start of the war yet.
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I bought a book called to end all wars it's like a history of World War one and it's thick as hell I want page like 75 and it still hasn't gotten to the war yet
Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life by Donald J. Trump (2007-10-16)
One speaker mentioned having read this book and living their life by its principles.
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You ever read Think Big and Kick Ass? Yeah. I read that one. I live my life there.
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One speaker mentioned having read this book and living their life by its principles.
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You ever read Think Big and Kick Ass? Yeah. I read that one. I live my life there.
You Are a Badass® (Ultimate Collector's Edition)
How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
This book was mentioned as an example of the self-help literature that people going through a midlife crisis often gravitate towards, suggesting readers grab it to feel like they are a badass.
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like you know that one that's titled you are a badass I mean they might as well just have a line outside of art is noble like people just like grabbing that like I am a badass yeah sure I'm gonna look...
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This book was mentioned as an example of the self-help literature that people going through a midlife crisis often gravitate towards, suggesting readers grab it to feel like they are a badass.
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like you know that one that's titled you are a badass I mean they might as well just have a line outside of art is noble like people just like grabbing that like I am a badass yeah sure I'm gonna look up through these 250 pages and then look out world
Be Useful
Seven Tools for Life
Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed his new book, stating it outlined seven tools he used to achieve success in his various careers. He emphasized that having a clear vision was the most important tool, sharing how he visualized his goals from bodybuilding to acting to politics.
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And so I want to make sure that people, you know, kind of can read about the seven tools that I used, how to be more successful and how do you really feel good about the stuff that I do and where you...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed his new book, stating it outlined seven tools he used to achieve success in his various careers. He emphasized that having a clear vision was the most important tool, sharing how he visualized his goals from bodybuilding to acting to politics.
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And so I want to make sure that people, you know, kind of can read about the seven tools that I used, how to be more successful and how do you really feel good about the stuff that I do and where you feel like you know you marching in the right direction.
Well I think that the vision I put this number one in my book, Be Useful because I think that vision is the most important thing.
If you don't have a very clear vision of what you want to accomplish in life, and if you don't have a very clear vision where you want to go, you don't have anything.
Another one that I think is very important is, you know, not to listen to the naysayers, because you could have a very clear vision.
One thing was always clear, they'd be respected each other.
Dragonology
The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies)
The speaker mentioned reading this book as a child and asserted that its contents about dragons were entirely true.
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Check out this book, Dragonology, by Dr. Ernest Drake. It was one of the most I read as a child. It's all true and it gives all the dragons and all about them.
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The speaker mentioned reading this book as a child and asserted that its contents about dragons were entirely true.
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Check out this book, Dragonology, by Dr. Ernest Drake. It was one of the most I read as a child. It's all true and it gives all the dragons and all about them.
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Arian Foster mentioned that he ordered this book on Amazon after an Uber driver recommended it during a conversation about psychedelics and the Merry Pranksters.
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He starts talking to me, talking to me about psychedelics and quantum mechanics and shit. And usually I don't like talking about it. That was an interesting conversation. It was really dope. You shoul...
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Arian Foster mentioned that he ordered this book on Amazon after an Uber driver recommended it during a conversation about psychedelics and the Merry Pranksters.
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He starts talking to me, talking to me about psychedelics and quantum mechanics and shit. And usually I don't like talking about it. That was an interesting conversation. It was really dope. You should read the book that Ken Kesey acid. That's what he was saying. He was like, you got to read the book, man. So I Googled it. So I ordered it on Amazon.
Born to Run
A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
The speaker read the entire book and suggested it contained information supporting the idea that humans can outrun horses over long distances, which was used in a debate about the Iditarod race.
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read the book Born to Run. It's about running and you read the whole book. I read the whole book, the whole book.
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The speaker read the entire book and suggested it contained information supporting the idea that humans can outrun horses over long distances, which was used in a debate about the Iditarod race.
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read the book Born to Run. It's about running and you read the whole book. I read the whole book, the whole book.
City of Thieves
A Novel
The guest mentioned that this book was his favorite novel from the last 15 years and suggested it was as good as any TV show ever made.
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Benioff wrote my favorite novel the last 15 years, City of Thieves. Even if you're not a reader of novels, go read that book, it's fucking incredible. It's as good as any TV show ever...
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The guest mentioned that this book was his favorite novel from the last 15 years and suggested it was as good as any TV show ever made.
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Benioff wrote my favorite novel the last 15 years, City of Thieves. Even if you're not a reader of novels, go read that book, it's fucking incredible. It's as good as any TV show ever.
Straight Shooter
A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes
Stephen A. Smith discussed his new memoir, stating the book focused on substance and getting right to the heart of the matter, opening with the loss of his mother to set an emotional tone. His mother had previously forbidden him from writing it while she was alive because it discussed his relationship with his father, which was tied to her life story.
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It's called Straight Shooter, a memoir of Second Chances and First Takes.
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Stephen A. Smith discussed his new memoir, stating the book focused on substance and getting right to the heart of the matter, opening with the loss of his mother to set an emotional tone. His mother had previously forbidden him from writing it while she was alive because it discussed his relationship with his father, which was tied to her life story.
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It's called Straight Shooter, a memoir of Second Chances and First Takes.
The book wasn't about entertainment at all. The book was about substance and it was about getting right to the heart of the matter. I opened up the book talking about losing my mother. I came out swinging with my emotions because I wanted to send a message immediately. This was not a sports book. This was a book about me.
There's always somebody out there rooting for you and looking to give you a helping hand if you're willing to go for it yourself.
Hatchet Man
How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor's Code and Corrupted the Justice Department
The speaker mentioned reading the playbook for 'Hatchet' and stated they loved the book, noting it was one of the first books they read.
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What's less book you read oh it's been a while um hatchet the playbook i loved hatchet
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The speaker mentioned reading the playbook for 'Hatchet' and stated they loved the book, noting it was one of the first books they read.
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What's less book you read oh it's been a while um hatchet the playbook i loved hatchet
The Blind Side
Evolution of a Game
The book was discussed in relation to its movie adaptation and the author's tendency to have his books turned into films, referencing other works like 'Moneyball' and 'The Big Short'.
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I read the book it was a Disney movie. I did read the black-dog was fine. I read every Michael Lewis
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The book was discussed in relation to its movie adaptation and the author's tendency to have his books turned into films, referencing other works like 'Moneyball' and 'The Big Short'.
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I read the book it was a Disney movie. I did read the black-dog was fine. I read every Michael Lewis
Pro tip for everyone out there just anytime Michael Lewis comes out with a book read it because it will most likely end up being a movie
The Girl on the Train
Max mentioned reading this book, and it was the only book the speaker claimed to have read recently.
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I read that book. Oh, okay. That's the only book I've read. No one knows what to say that I read that book.
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Max mentioned reading this book, and it was the only book the speaker claimed to have read recently.
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I read that book. Oh, okay. That's the only book I've read. No one knows what to say that I read that book.
Into Thin Air
A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
The book was mentioned when discussing the traffic jam on Mount Everest and how climbing has become commoditized, leading to deaths.
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did you ever read that book Into Thin Air it came out like 15 years ago I saw basically a basically about this exact same thing where it's like ever since it become so like such a com...
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The book was mentioned when discussing the traffic jam on Mount Everest and how climbing has become commoditized, leading to deaths.
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did you ever read that book Into Thin Air it came out like 15 years ago I saw basically a basically about this exact same thing where it's like ever since it become so like such a commodity right now it's so easy to climb it if you have enough money you can pay for a guide
Boundless
Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging
Rob Gronkowski read 25 pages of this book, which was lent to him by a friend, and immediately ordered a copy for himself because he found it engaging.
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I actually read like literally I read 25 pages of it my friend had the book and it's Ben grief Ben Greenfield's book and which was one's a ball Boundless and I was just reading that m...
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Rob Gronkowski read 25 pages of this book, which was lent to him by a friend, and immediately ordered a copy for himself because he found it engaging.
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I actually read like literally I read 25 pages of it my friend had the book and it's Ben grief Ben Greenfield's book and which was one's a ball Boundless and I was just reading that my friends. I read 25 pages while just chilling I went and ordered the book right away.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
The hosts noted that receiving 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' as a gift was a good sign, suggesting that the recipient was likely achieving things in life and making their family proud.
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If you see all the places you'll go being given to somebody like a birthday party, it's like that person's got their life together.
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The hosts noted that receiving 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' as a gift was a good sign, suggesting that the recipient was likely achieving things in life and making their family proud.
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If you see all the places you'll go being given to somebody like a birthday party, it's like that person's got their life together.
The Second Life of Tiger Woods
The speaker mentioned reading some of the book about Tiger Woods but admitted to not finishing it.
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yes bent on the show but quite horny uh although he's I think he's doing better with his hornyest he is but I mean he had an all-time run yes a dynasty of hornyness for about 10 15 years yes that tige...
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The speaker mentioned reading some of the book about Tiger Woods but admitted to not finishing it.
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yes bent on the show but quite horny uh although he's I think he's doing better with his hornyest he is but I mean he had an all-time run yes a dynasty of hornyness for about 10 15 years yes that tiger book I didn't finish it but I read some of it
Welcome to Dunder Mifflin
The Ultimate Oral History of The Office
The book was discussed as a new release that Brian Baumgartner wrote, detailing behind-the-scenes stories and interviews from the creation of the TV show. It was noted that the book contained over a hundred never-before-seen pictures and had very large text, making it ideal for bathroom reading.
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So the book, how long did it take you to write this book? No, I mean, it's been it's been essentially two years since the beginning to today.
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The book was discussed as a new release that Brian Baumgartner wrote, detailing behind-the-scenes stories and interviews from the creation of the TV show. It was noted that the book contained over a hundred never-before-seen pictures and had very large text, making it ideal for bathroom reading.
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So the book, how long did it take you to write this book? No, I mean, it's been it's been essentially two years since the beginning to today.
There are over a hundred pictures in the book that have never been seen anywhere Before
It also has, I'll say this right now, very big text, the pages, you can read a lot of pages quickly.
This book was meant to be read in the bathroom.
Ghost towns of the Santa Cruz Mountains
The hosts considered reading this book aloud during the show's planning session for content during the lockdown.
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what about if we read a book, and it was ghost town.
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The hosts considered reading this book aloud during the show's planning session for content during the lockdown.
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what about if we read a book, and it was ghost town.
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