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On "Pardon My Take," Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spoken word. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show. This is a podcast that will without a doub...

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Full-Court Pressure: A Year in Kentucky Basketball cover

Full-Court Pressure

Rick Pitino

Mentioned 1 month ago

US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s

The hosts noted that Rick Pitino mentioned his book Full Court Pressure and that the speaker was featured on page 18 for a story about betting a beer with him as a child.

he put that book full court pressure he wrote I'm on page 18 because I tried to bet a beer with him when I was 11

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Take My Hand

Sydney Dell

Mentioned 1 month ago

US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s

One of the hosts said he had written a chapter in his Part of My Take book and encouraged listeners to preorder it on Amazon.

i wrote a chapter in the part of my take book go buy it on amazon uh it's out in august you can pre-order now

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The Devil Wears Prada

Lauren Weisberger

Mentioned 2 months ago

Grit Week Continues, Lane Kiffin, Blake Bortles, Wemby’s Incredible Game 1, Knicks Kill The Cavs Plus Hot Seat/Cool Throne

They said they had watched The Devil Wears Prada and regretted speaking poorly about Anne Hathaway, noting she performed well in the film.

Oh, by the way, I saw Devil Wears Prada. I'm kind of back in on Anne Hathaway. Anyway, I regret talking shit about her. She's very good in that movie.

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One Piece, Vol. 106

Eiichiro Oda

Mentioned 2 months ago

Dan Soder, Knicks Whomp The Sixers, The Hungover Episode, Hot Seat/Cool Throne + FAQ’s

The hosts described One Piece as an anime and manga series, calling it possibly the biggest in the world with over 1,100 chapters, and noted a new remake covering the first few chapters.

We're just going to be a fans of the anime one piece. ... It's an anime show and a manga book series. It's called one piece. One piece. Yeah. It's maybe the biggest one in the world. ... they've got like 1100, more than 1100 chapters total. This new remake is going to be the first few chapters.

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The Shining

Stephen King

Mentioned 3 months ago

Final Four Weekend As Michigan And UConn Advance, John Fanta Talks CBB + Possibly Taking The UNC Job, Geno Crash Out + National Sports Podcast Topics And Who's Back

The hosts referenced the novel while describing the intense atmosphere of the UConn matchup, likening the game to the eerie tension of the story.

You ever see the movie The Shining? Yep.

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Moneyball

Michael Lewis

Mentioned 3 months ago

Sweet 16 Night 1, Giants HC John Harbaugh, Max Homa Stops By For PMT Spring Break + Fyre Fest Of The Week

The hosts referenced the book as a meme, noting how analytics in basketball now favor tall players much like the Moneyball strategy in baseball.

It's like the Jonah Hill money ball meme. The money ball find really tall guys to play on your basketball team.

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We Are the World (Cup)

Roger Bennett

Mentioned 4 months ago

NFL Trades, Raiders Dysfunction, Who’s The Next Sam Darnold? Roger Bennett In Studio Talking Soccer And World Cup + Fyre Fest Of The Week

Roger Bennett discussed his new book, describing it as a personal history of the World Cup and encouraged listeners to buy it.

He has a new book out called We Are The World Cup.

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The Complete Far Side

Gary Larson

Mentioned 4 months ago

Matthew And Brady Tkachuk, Seth MacFarlane, Duke Is Going To Win The Natty, NFL Free Agency Looms + AWL’s Remember 10 Years

The hosts praised The Far Side as a toptier comic that heavily influenced their humor, calling it "handsdown without question" the best comic they loved.

I mean, hands down, like without question, Gary Larson, the Far Side, ... hands down, like without question, Gary Larson, the Far Side, ... I love that.

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Pardon My Book

Big Cat

Mentioned 5 months ago

Chris Berman In Studio And We’re Live From Super Bowl Week In San Francisco

The hosts promoted their upcoming book, which was available for pre-order on Amazon and was scheduled for release that summer. They expressed hope that high pre-orders would lead to it becoming a New York Times bestseller, which they found would be hilarious.

By the way, if you see this right in front of us, uh, if you're watching it right now, I'll explain it, but it is the part of my book. The cover is out. You can also pre-order it on Amazon. Now it's going to be coming out this summer and, uh, pre-orders are very much appreciated

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Don Quixote

Miguel de Cervantes

Mentioned 5 months ago

NFL Championship Sunday, Patriots Are All The Way Back and The Seahawks Win An All Timer + Who's Back Of The Week

The speaker referenced this book when suggesting that fighting against the inevitable success of the New England Patriots was like dreaming the impossible dream, referencing the character's story.

That's another Don Quixote reference, Hank. I'm sure you've finished that book by now because it's been so long.

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The Score Takes Care of Itself

Bill Walsh

Mentioned 5 months ago

NFL Championship Sunday, Mark Schlereth Talking Patriots/Broncos and Rams/Seahawks, The Bills Weird Press Conference + Fyre Fest Of The Week

The speaker bought this book after hearing other coaches reference it. A famous part of the book discussed how an NFL franchise operates with an owner, GM, and coach, noting the inherent dynamic where the GM often has a tighter relationship with the owner, making the coach the first to be dismissed.

I bought a book, and I started reading a little bit of it. It's Bill Walsh's book.

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Playmakers

Michael Kimmel

Mentioned 7 months ago

Seahawks Win TNF Classic In OT, Week 16 Picks And Preview, Mike Florio, Joey Harrington + Fyre Fest Of The Week

This book was mentioned in the context of Joe Burrow's contract situation and draft history. It was noted that the book looked into players making power plays during the NFL draft process, citing examples like Eli Manning and Bo Jackson.

And from my book, Playmakers, that was a look at the past 20 years at the NFL. One of the things we looked into is the fact that players coming into the draft don't often enough make a power play.

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Johannes Kepler

The Six-Cornered Snowflake

Kepler wrote this brilliant book in 1619 after becoming interested in why snowflakes are always six-sided, discussing the structure of a snowflake.

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There's a Kepler, you might not have heard of, but yeah, Kepler wrote a book, which is a brilliant book called the six cornered snowflake, which is this beautiful book 1619.

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Kepler wrote this brilliant book in 1619 after becoming interested in why snowflakes are always six-sided, discussing the structure of a snowflake.

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There's a Kepler, you might not have heard of, but yeah, Kepler wrote a book, which is a brilliant book called the six cornered snowflake, which is this beautiful book 1619.

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Scott Galloway

Notes on Being a Man

A book attributed to Phil Leotardo was mentioned as something they needed to do a book reading of.

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Phil Leotardo has a book that we got to we got to do a book reading of. It's it's it's how to be a man's man.

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A book attributed to Phil Leotardo was mentioned as something they needed to do a book reading of.

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Phil Leotardo has a book that we got to we got to do a book reading of. It's it's it's how to be a man's man.

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Michael Kimmel

Playmakers

The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America

The book covered the last 20 years of the NFL through scandals and anecdotes, broken down into short, digestible chapters. The speakers requested listeners purchase the book to support the author regardless of whether they read it, due to his past kindness to the podcast hosts.

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He's got a new book out. We do a little guys on free agency.

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The book covered the last 20 years of the NFL through scandals and anecdotes, broken down into short, digestible chapters. The speakers requested listeners purchase the book to support the author regardless of whether they read it, due to his past kindness to the podcast hosts.

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He's got a new book out. We do a little guys on free agency.

He's got a new book out in stores about the last 20 years of the NFL as we also discuss Free agency movement.

It's called Playmakers. It's out right now. Everyone go buy it. You don't have to read it.

Mike Florio is one of our top three favorite writers at pro football talk.

Each chapter is like two or three pages, which makes you feel like you're doing some serious work as you're motoring through it.

The Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Till, No-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Agriculture Cover

Helen Atthowe

The Ecological Farm

A Minimalist No-Till, No-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Agriculture

The speaker mentioned that Emmanuel Acho was so logical that he had a book named 'Elogical'.

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Emmanuel Atro, so logical, he has a book named Elogical.

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The speaker mentioned that Emmanuel Acho was so logical that he had a book named 'Elogical'.

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Emmanuel Atro, so logical, he has a book named Elogical.

George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons Cover

George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series)

A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons

The hosts referenced the book as a comparison point, likening their delayed airport review schedule to the author's famously slow writing pace. They jokingly called themselves the "nerd" who writes like the series' creator, using the title as a humorous analogy rather than a recommendation. The mention was light‑hearted and served only as a pop‑culture reference.

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Episode: Adam Schefter, Combine Review And Airport Review N...

The hosts compared their slow release of airport reviews to George R.R. Martin's slow writing pace for his books.

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We're basically like the dude who's that fucking nerd that writes Game of Thrones?

George RR Martin with airport reviews.

I Promise: A Story About Responsibility, School Success, and Community Cover

LeBron James

I Promise

A Story About Responsibility, School Success, and Community

A gift was sent to Mark Titus's son, which implied some resentment from the sender regarding past interactions.

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He sent me LeBron's children's book.

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Episode: Life Episode 2 With Ryen Russillo & Mark Titus

A gift was sent to Mark Titus's son, which implied some resentment from the sender regarding past interactions.

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He sent me LeBron's children's book.

Inspirational Football GOATS Stories, Amazing Facts, and Trivia Games: The Ultimate Football Gift Book for Kids and Teens! (Sports Books for Young Readers) Cover

Harris Baker

Inspirational Football GOATS Stories, Amazing Facts, and Trivia Games

The Ultimate Football Gift Book for Kids and Teens! (Sports Books for Young Readers)

A story from a book published in 1970 was shared, detailing how rough football was in the 1940s, including an incident where a team owner was knocked through a dressing room window by a player for being taken out of the game.

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So here's a little out. So this is a story from a book published in 1970. Now I don't mean pro ball players were a bunch of drunks because they were not.

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A story from a book published in 1970 was shared, detailing how rough football was in the 1940s, including an incident where a team owner was knocked through a dressing room window by a player for being taken out of the game.

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So here's a little out. So this is a story from a book published in 1970. Now I don't mean pro ball players were a bunch of drunks because they were not.

I've seen more dog on fights among football players because they didn't have anything else to do. I've seen them even fight the owners.

George stood up and knocked Dutch right through the dressing room window onto the lawn.

It was an insult in those days to tell a ballplayer he was not going to start or to take him out of the game. The only way you can came out was to be dragged out with an injury preventing you from walking.

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David Brat PhD

American Underdog

Proof That Principles Matter

Kurt Warner discussed his upcoming biopic, which was set to be released on Christmas Day. He mentioned that the movie detailed his story and was bigger than just football, focusing on how people become who they are and the support around them.

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It is out on Christmas Day. It is the Kurt Warner biopic. I always screw it up and whether it's a biopic. Do people call it biopic because it looks like myopic. Yeah. So it's a biopic. It is called

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Kurt Warner discussed his upcoming biopic, which was set to be released on Christmas Day. He mentioned that the movie detailed his story and was bigger than just football, focusing on how people become who they are and the support around them.

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It is out on Christmas Day. It is the Kurt Warner biopic. I always screw it up and whether it's a biopic. Do people call it biopic because it looks like myopic. Yeah. So it's a biopic. It is called American Underdog. It is the Kurt Warner story.

And so we worked through it and finally about three years ago we got the right group together that really kind of saw the vision for what this story could be and how sports could be the backdrop. And obviously that message is going to be in there, but that it's bigger than that.

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Skip Bayless

The Boys

Big Cat casually referenced Skip Bayless's book The Boys during an NFL recap while discussing Troy Aikman. He noted a specific detail regarding Aikman's nickname mentioned in the book, though he admitted he had not actually read that particular section himself.

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The speaker mentioned they had not read a specific part of Skip Bayless's book regarding Troy Aikman's nickname.

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i didn't read that part in skip bales's book but yeah troy ache ball was like let's fucking go we're gonna put up some fucking points out there and it was very disappointing

Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Cover

Douglas R. Hofstadter

Godel, Escher, Bach

An Eternal Golden Braid

The speaker mentioned they had turned a book they wrote in 2014, titled 'Godel versus Obama,' into an audiobook.

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hank alluded to he's been editing together the godel versus obama book that i wrote in 2014 we've turned it into an audio book maybe and if hank doesn't delete the entire file

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The speaker mentioned they had turned a book they wrote in 2014, titled 'Godel versus Obama,' into an audiobook.

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hank alluded to he's been editing together the godel versus obama book that i wrote in 2014 we've turned it into an audio book maybe and if hank doesn't delete the entire file

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Tennant Redbank

Up (Disney/Pixar Up) (Little Golden Book)

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson joined the show to discuss his memoir, which explores the highs and lows of his life and professional golf career. He shared vulnerable details about his 2017 mental health breaking point and explained why the pandemic felt like the right time to release such a personal story. The hosts featured the book as a central part of their in-studio interview with Watson.

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Episode: Bubba Watson, The Braves Win The WS, CFP Rankings...

Bubba Watson decided to write the book because the pandemic happened, and he felt it was time to share his story after coming out of the darkest days of his life in 2017. The book detailed his struggles, including reaching 162 pounds in 2017, which led him to a mental breaking point where he asked God to take him.

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His new book is out. We also have our very good friend uncle chaps on roasts

2 Time Masters champ Bubba Watson joins us in studio to talk about his new book "Up & Down", winning the Masters twice, whether he deserves the nickname Bubba, and his Georgia Bulldogs

Bubba Watson's new book. It's called Up and down victories and struggles in the course of life.

The timing with the pandemic and everything, I wish I could say I put that all together. But obviously it was just a random that that was the time to do it and it was just it fit

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Michael Kimmel

Playmakers

The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America

Mike Florio promoted his book Playmakers during his appearance, noting its scheduled release for March 15th. He provided the hosts with rare advanced copies, though he humorously doubted they would actually read them. Florio emphasized that preordering the book would grant listeners exclusive access and encouraged them to secure their copies early.

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The book was scheduled for release on March 15th, and advanced copies were sent to the hosts. Mike Florio mentioned that those who preordered would receive exclusive access.

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Playmakers out soon, out soon. Well, March 15, it's really not as soon as I would like it to be. It's ready to go. You can preorder it now.

You guys have two of the very rare advanced copies. There weren't many and you each got one. And I sent them both knowing that the chances of you guys reading them were somewhere between no fucking way and never in a million years.

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Garrett McNamara

Hound of the Sea

Wild Man. Wild Waves. Wild Wisdom.

Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara appeared on the podcast to discuss his career and promote his book, Hound of the Sea. Host Big Cat encouraged the audience to check out the work, which was released alongside McNamara's documentary. The discussion highlighted the surfer's wild experiences and the wisdom he gained from the ocean.

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Episode: Barry Alvarez, Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara An...

The book was mentioned in connection with big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, who had just come off a successful documentary and was promoting his written work.

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He also has a book out called Hound of the Sea.

everyone go check out his book it's Hound of the Sea

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Bobby Hall

This Bright Future

A Memoir

Bobby Hall, also known as Logic, appeared on the show to discuss his memoir, This Bright Future. He shared how the book explores his difficult and dysfunctional upbringing, describing the writing process as a cathartic way to revisit and process painful memories. The hosts encouraged listeners to check out the book, which provides a deep look into his life beyond his music career.

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Episode: Logic The Rapper, Deion Sanders & Mt Rushmore Of A...

The guest, Bobby Hall (Logic), discussed his new memoir, which covered his difficult childhood, including dysfunctional settings. He mentioned that writing it was a cathartic experience, even though it involved revisiting painful memories.

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He's got a new book out. Go check it out.

So This Bright Future, it's out September 7th.

So it was, for me, it was a really cathartic experience. It was really fun.

I really did retire in a way. I all it was about can you get the number ones can you go platinum can you this can you that can you doubt it.

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Kirk Herbstreit

Out of the Pocket

Football, Fatherhood, and College GameDay Saturdays

Kirk Herbstreit joined the podcast to discuss his book, which detailed his professional journey and personal life as a father. He shared how Lee Corso helped him break out of his shell as a serious analyst and reflected on his time spent at home during the off-season. The hosts highlighted the book as a comprehensive look at Herbstreit's career and experiences on College GameDay.

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Episode: Kirk Herbstreit, Mt Rushmore Of Water And Football...

The guest, Kirk Herbstreit, promoted his new book which discussed his career, fatherhood, and experiences on College GameDay. He mentioned that Lee Corso helped reveal his personality to the public, as Herbstreit initially thought he was hired just to be a serious football analyst.

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he's got a new book. It's called Out of the Pocket, Football, Fatherhood, and College Game Day Saturdays.

And Lee looks at me when I get down, he's like, are you done? And I go, yeah, yeah. And he goes to me, this is Michigan in Arkansas. It's pickup trucks against the Cadillacs. I'm going with the pickup trucks.

And so I think it just happened naturally over time, but you're right. I wouldn't be here. I, I wouldn't have had a career that I had if I didn't sit next to Lee Corso.

I was very fortunate to be able to work for four months out of the year and so for eight months out of the year, I was like Mr. Mom, you know, I mean, I'm home nonstop seven days a week and I took full advantage of being home.

Reborn in the USA: An Englishman's Love Letter to His Chosen Home – The #1 NYT Bestseller: A Hilarious Coming-of-Age Memoir Cover

Roger Bennett

Reborn in the USA

An Englishman's Love Letter to His Chosen Home – The #1 NYT Bestseller

Roger Bennett joined the show to discuss his memoir, which he described as a love letter to his chosen home, the United States. He shared that he wrote the book during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when sports were on hiatus, focusing on his view of America as a beacon of courage and tenacity. The hosts enthusiastically encouraged listeners to purchase the book upon its release.

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Episode: Roger Bennett, Joe Tessitore, NBA Playoffs Have Be...

Roger Bennett discussed his new book, which was an Englishman's love letter to America. He mentioned writing it during the beginning of COVID when there was no sports, and it focused on his love for the US as a beacon of courage and tenacity.

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He has a new book out which when when you listen to this podcast it will be out it is called Reborn in the USA and Englishman's love letter to his chosen home America America

And I will say, in my book, which I write about, this book is a love letter to America. It's been a crazy year.

I've tried to create as much as possible. And it was a weird time for America, and there was no sports, didn't really know what to do, so I wrote this book.

Everyone go by the book book reborn in the US. It is out now as you're listening to this.

Remember This Titan: The Bill Yoast Story: Lessons Learned from a Celebrated Coach's Journey As Told to Steve Sullivan Cover

Steve Sullivan

Remember This Titan

The Bill Yoast Story

The book was briefly referenced during a roast segment when guest Uncle Chaps read a listener submission. The mention compared a subject to the character 'Sunshine' from the film adaptation of the story. It served as a comedic pop culture reference rather than a discussion of the book's biographical content.

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Episode: Brooks Koepka, Play In Games Night 1, NHL Playoffs...

The book was mentioned in reference to a listener roast submission that described someone as an "alpha ping ponger sunshine from Remember the Titans."

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An alpha ping ponger sunshine from Remember the Titans, a wannabe rock star and their chubby dad who looks like young Jeff Fisher talk everything from crypto to cold sore.

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Mary Shelley

Frankenstein (Mint Editions (Scientific and Speculative Fiction))

The book and its movie adaptation were mentioned as a great story about taming a wolf. The speakers recalled reading it when they were younger.

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White Fang. That was a great book and movie.

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The book and its movie adaptation were mentioned as a great story about taming a wolf. The speakers recalled reading it when they were younger.

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White Fang. That was a great book and movie.

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Joseph D. Pistone

Donnie Brasco

My Undercover Life in the Mafia

Former FBI agent Joe Pistone appeared on the show to discuss his undercover life and recommended this book as the essential starting point for anyone interested in his story. He suggested that listeners read this account first to understand the full scope of his work before moving on to his subsequent writings. The conversation emphasized the book's role as the definitive chronicle of his years spent infiltrating the mafia.

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Episode: FBI agent Joe Pistone (Donnie Brasco), Russ Wilson...

The guest, Joe Pistone (Donnie Brasco), mentioned that this was his first book detailing his undercover work in the mafia. He recommended listeners read this first, followed by his second book, 'On the Hook'.

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I'll tell you, if you read the books, read Donnie Brasko, my undercover life in the mafia, number one, and then read on finished business, make that the second one, because that's a run up.

On the Hook Cover

Francisco X. Stork

On the Hook

This was mentioned as Joe Pistone's second book, following 'Donnie Brasko: My Undercover Life in the Mafia', which listeners should read second.

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I'll tell you, if you read the books, read Donnie Brasko, my undercover life in the mafia, number one, and then read on finished business, make that the second one, because that's a run up.

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This was mentioned as Joe Pistone's second book, following 'Donnie Brasko: My Undercover Life in the Mafia', which listeners should read second.

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I'll tell you, if you read the books, read Donnie Brasko, my undercover life in the mafia, number one, and then read on finished business, make that the second one, because that's a run up.

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