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The hosts referenced the book as a research source for their deep dive into the Patriots and Tom Brady era, noting that it provided useful background information and details about the team's success. It was cited alongside other investigative reporting as part of the material that informed the episode’s narrative.

The hosts referenced the title as a research source for multiple episodes, noting it provided background on North Korean hackers and the Hushpuppi financial scams. They described it as a helpful source for details on the cyber‑crime aspects of the story.

The hosts mentioned the title in three episodes, noting that it follows a con artist named Evie (or Every) Porter who maintains a perfect southern‑town façade built on a lie. Sachi introduced it as a fit for the show’s theme, but the discussion was limited to a brief plot description without endorsement. The overall tone was neutral, simply pointing out its relevance to the podcast’s focus on scams.

The hosts referenced the book as a key source while researching the Tom Brady and Patriots story, noting that its author had covered the team since 2001 and provided deep insight into the franchise's culture and behind‑the‑scenes drama. Both the narrator and Sarah Haggie highlighted its usefulness for understanding the team's leadership and controversies. The overall tone indicated that the book was regarded as a valuable and reliable resource for the episode's investigation.

The book was referenced in two episodes as the coveted final installment that a teen character managed to obtain before anyone else, underscoring his brilliance and outsider status. The hosts mentioned it only as a plot point rather than offering a recommendation.

The book was brought up as a best-selling self‑help title sold by Jen Shah's former employer, and it was described as a secular take on major Mormon principles. Sachi recalled receiving a copy from her father when she was young, while another host expressed that it sounded cult‑like and said she had never read it. The discussion was neutral and mainly informational, without a strong endorsement.

The book was highlighted as a mega‑bestselling Swedish crime novel, likened to a new Marvel movie, and noted for its role in keeping publishers financially afloat. Hosts discussed its cultural prominence, with one guest confirming she had read the series multiple times and watched the adaptations, illustrating its widespread popularity.

Sachi Cole highlighted the title as the latest installment in the renowned Swedish crime series, noting that it arrived after the original author's death and was being treated as a major cultural event, comparable to a new Marvel movie release. She emphasized the significance of the new author continuing the saga and described the book as a big deal for fans of the series.

The book was noted in two episodes as the classic novel that Harper Lee's later prequel, Go Set a Watchman, referenced. Host Sachi Cole highlighted that a guest obtained an early copy of the prequel and used it to showcase the connection. The discussion was brief and mainly served to illustrate the relationship between the titles rather than to endorse the work.

The book was highlighted by host Sachi Cole as a Korean novel that had been translated into Italian by Filippo Bernardini. It was noted that the translation was successful enough to earn Bernardini further work translating a book by the director of Parasite. The discussion focused on the translation's impact on the translator's career rather than the novel's content. Overall, the book was mentioned in a casual, illustrative manner.

The hosts noted that the title was authored by Danielle's former classmate, a reporter who had covered fraudsters and worked on the Netflix Fyre Festival documentary. They explained that the book examined internet scam artists, using the Fyre Festival as a key example. The discussion highlighted the author's insider perspective on online con artists and why the subject mattered to the show's audience.

The hosts noted that the title was requested by Martin Shkreli as a Christmas gift when he was 13, illustrating his early fascination with finance and stocks. They used the anecdote to highlight how his youthful interest foreshadowed his later career in the industry.

The title was cited as a primary source for the podcast's investigation into Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, providing detailed background on his scams and manipulation of his partner. Both parts of the episode series referenced the book to support their narrative, with a host quoting the author’s observations about the subject’s behavior. The podcast treated the work as essential research material for the story.

The hosts referenced the book as a key source for their research on Lou Pearlman's career and his massive Ponzi scheme, noting it provided detailed insight into his history with boy bands and the eventual fallout. They highlighted its usefulness in shaping the episode's narrative and background information. Overall, the title was regarded as a valuable and reliable resource for the discussion.

The hosts highlighted the title as an informative guide to the universe’s energy and the role of happiness for both individuals and the cosmos, referencing it alongside Teal Swan’s broader teachings. They noted its promotion on local television and its connection to the author’s original artwork, presenting it as a valuable resource for listeners interested in these concepts.

The hosts highlighted the book as a guide to a psychological technique for recalling the first time you felt a certain way in order to heal the inner child and move on from trauma. They noted it was Teal Swan's third work and described it as offering practical steps for putting yourself back together again. In the outro they listed it among other titles that expanded on her story and teachings.

The book was referenced as part of the research material for the episode, cited alongside Teal Swan's other teachings and noted for its controversial techniques. The hosts listed it among resources without delving into detailed analysis, indicating a brief, neutral mention.