Revisionist History

The Departed (The FBI Psychics series Book 2)

Shiloh Walker

This movie about corruption within the Boston Police Department was mentioned as providing clarity for the meaning of the 'mushroom poop' metaphor used by a guest.

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But then it clicked while I was watching The Departed, the Martin Scorsese movie about corruption within the Boston Police Department.

How to Change

Katy Milkman

This book was mentioned as being authored by Katie Milkman, who discussed research on barriers to change and follow-through, particularly related to prosocial behavior.

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My name is Katie Milkman and I am a professor at the Wharton School, host of the podcast Choiceology and author of the book How to Change.

Revenge of the Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell

It is a sequel to the author's first book, *The Tipping Point*, and discusses the case of U.S. v. Coury, which the author found riveting, unintentionally hilarious, and heartbreaking. The book only tells part of the story, prompting the podcast episode.

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This episode is part of a little mini-series I'm doing to introduce my new book called Revenge of the Tipping Point, the sequel to my very first book from 25 years ago, The Tipping Point.

The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings was referred to multiple times, as the source of the One Ring, and a book where some characters from 'The Rings of Power' appear later.

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The Rings of Power is a prequel to the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author

J. R. R. Tolkien

It was mentioned as a book that 'The Rings of Power' is a prequel to, set thousands of years before its events.

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The Rings of Power is a prequel to the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Dreamers and Schemers

Barry Siegel

It was described as a wonderful book about Billy Garland, a real estate developer who was instrumental in bringing the 1932 Olympics to Los Angeles, highlighting his personality and influence.

Dark Side of Fortune

Margaret Leslie Davis

It was mentioned as a bestselling book about Jesse Owens, and also a History Channel documentary with the same name.

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We almost always tell the story of Jesse Owens' gold medals as a story of triumph. Actually, Triumph is the title of a bestselling book about him.

Blackpink

Union Square Kids

It was mentioned as a book Jesse Owens wrote in response to the Black Power movement, where he discusses Lutz Long and his supposed friendship with him.

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He titled it Blackthink, one of a series of books he wrote at the end of his life with a white co-author.

Circus of Ideology and Cynicism - Political - O'Reilly

This book was published in Germany shortly before Avery Brundage's visit and was given to all sports clubs in Nazi Germany. It explicitly denounced Jewish sports leaders and their supporters as harmful and dangerous, arguing for their exclusion from German sports and the Olympic Games.

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There is no room in our German land for Jewish sports leaders and their friends infested with the Talmud, for pacifists, political Catholics, pan-Europeans, and the rest.

The Fountainhead (Centennial Edition HC)

Ayn Rand

Avery Brundage was described as similar to the architect character, Howard Roark, in the book The Fountainhead. This comparison was made to highlight Brundage's ambition and self-reliance, as well as his potential dislike for those who aren't as driven.

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He's also just like an epic, epic figure. I think we have to start, we have to begin in an epic register. Yes. Honestly, it's best if he introduces himself. Ladies and gentlemen of the press, usually I'm introduced as the last living amateur.

The Way Lightning Splits the Sky

Peter Churchill

David Maraniss wrote a great biography of Jim Thorpe called Path Lift by Lightning. This biography was mentioned when discussing Jim Thorpe's athletic abilities in the 1912 Olympics and how Avery Brundage might have been jealous of him.

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That's David Maraniss, Washington Post editor and author of a great biography of Jim Thorpe called Path Lift by Lightning. We called him up to talk about Brundage and Thorpe in 1912.

Bismarck & Mussolini.

SHERRILL Charles H. -

Sherrill compared Bismarck with his other great man crush, the Italian strongman Benito Mussolini. He admired Bismarck, but had true passion for Mussolini. Sherrill visited Mussolini in his massive office and wrote about his Caesar-like features lighting up and those piercing eyes softening into friendliness. Sherrill sent his book to Mussolini, who liked it so much he gave Sherrill the highest of all Italian military and civilian honors. He made him a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Italy.

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His Caesar-like features lighting up, and those piercing eyes softening into friendliness.