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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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A Memoir
It was mentioned that Ron Stallworth wrote a book about his career, specifically about his time undercover as a member of the Ku Klux Klan, which was released around four years before the podcast episode.
But it was this case which only came out about four years ago when he wrote a book about it, about his career when he went undercover as a, well, as a Klansman.
— Episode: The True Story of BlacKkKlansman
It was mentioned that Ron Stallworth wrote a book about his career, specifically about his time undercover as a member of the Ku Klux Klan, which was released around four years before the podcast episode.
But it was this case which only came out about four years ago when he wrote a book about it, about his career when he went undercover as a, well, as a Klansman.
And then didn't talk about it again until 2014 when his memoirs came out.
And David Duke didn't know until I guess the memoirs came out.
The podcast discussed the book that was the basis for the Spike Lee film, and discussed how the film took liberties with the story in the book.
But it was this case which only came out about four years ago when he wrote a book about it, about his career when he went undercover as a, well, as a Klansman.
And then didn't talk about it again until 2014 when his memoirs came out.
And he said it was an intel investigation and that's what they did is they gathered stuff.
And he's very proud of that as he should be.
David Duke didn't know until I guess the memoirs came out.
The podcasters discussed Ron Stallworth's book, which detailed his undercover work infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado Springs during the 1970s, leading to the film 'BlacKkKlansman'.
But it was this case which only came out about four years ago when he wrote a book about it, about his career when he went undercover as a, well, as a Klansman.
And then didn't talk about it again until 2014 when his memoirs came out.
And he said it was an intel investigation and that's what they did is they gathered stuff.
And he's very proud of that as he should be.
And David Duke didn't know until I guess the memoirs came out.
Collector's Edition
Susanna from Archie comics sent them a hardcover copy of the book, featuring the band Kiss.
She sent us a Archie Meets KISS hardcover book.
— Episode: SYSK Selects: Bioluminescence: A Bright...
Susanna from Archie comics sent them a hardcover copy of the book, featuring the band Kiss.
She sent us a Archie Meets KISS hardcover book.
Susanna from Archie comics sent the hosts a hardcover copy of this book, which features a crossover between Archie and the band Kiss.
She sent us a bunch of stuff... most recently she sent us a Archie Meets KISS hardcover book.
Susanna from Archie comics sent a hardcover copy of 'Archie meets Kiss', which was mentioned as a recent gift to the podcast.
She sent us a bunch of stuff...most recently she sent us a Archie Meets KISS hardcover book.
Christopher Roth sent a Kindle version of his book to the hosts, who expressed an interest in reading it.
Christopher M. Roth with an E at the end sent us a Kindle version of his book, Dirk Danger Loves Life.
— Episode: SYSK Selects: Bioluminescence: A Bright...
Christopher Roth sent a Kindle version of his book to the hosts, who expressed an interest in reading it.
Christopher M. Roth with an E at the end sent us a Kindle version of his book, Dirk Danger Loves Life.
The podcast hosts mentioned receiving a Kindle version of this book and expressed excitement about reading it.
Christopher M. Roth with an E at the end sent us a Kindle version of his book, Dirk Danger Loves Life.
Christopher M. Roth's book, 'Dirk Danger Loves Life', was mentioned and Josh expressed a desire to read it, as he did not have a Kindle at the time.
Christopher M. Roth with an E at the end sent us a Kindle version of his book, Dirk Danger Loves Life. I don't have a Kindle yet and I'm dying to read this thing.
Or, How Tobacco Kills
It was one of John Harvey Kellogg's earliest books, and it discussed the negative effects of tobacco on the human body, which was a novel concept for doctors at the time.
One of his earliest books was called Tobaccoism and in it he writes about how tobacco is really bad for you and this was at a time when people didn't think that way
— Episode: SYSK Live: The Kellogg Brothers’ Wacky W...
It was one of John Harvey Kellogg's earliest books, and it discussed the negative effects of tobacco on the human body, which was a novel concept for doctors at the time.
One of his earliest books was called Tobaccoism and in it he writes about how tobacco is really bad for you and this was at a time when people didn't think that way
It was one of John Harvey Kellogg's earliest books, where he wrote about the negative effects of tobacco, a novel idea at a time when doctors often smoked while treating patients.
One of his earliest books was called Tobaccoism and in it he writes about how tobacco is really bad for you and this was at a time when people didn't think that way
It was recommended by Chuck as a humorous and popular book read by Colbert himself, but no further details were shared.
i'm gonna recommend uh just quickly steven colbert of the colbert rapport nice oh i saw his uh portrait his national gallery portrait it was a sony recently it was awesome with this familiar uh scowl...
— Episode: SYSK Selects: How Lobotomies Work
It was recommended by Chuck as a humorous and popular book read by Colbert himself, but no further details were shared.
i'm gonna recommend uh just quickly steven colbert of the colbert rapport nice oh i saw his uh portrait his national gallery portrait it was a sony recently it was awesome with this familiar uh scowl yeah i love that guy so yeah he has a very popular book that he reads himself called i'm an american and so can you and that's all i need to say about that yes hysterical nice check
It was briefly recommended by Chuck as a book that Stephen Colbert reads himself. The podcasters didn't elaborate further on the contents of the book.
I'm gonna recommend uh just quickly steven colbert of the colbert rapport nice oh i saw his uh portrait his national gallery portrait it was a sony recently it was awesome with this familiar uh scowl yeah i love that guy so yeah he has a very popular book that he reads himself called i'm an american and so can you and that's all i need to say about that yes hysterical nice
Recommended by Josh, who found the audiobook version of the book to be very funny.
I'm gonna recommend uh just quickly steven colbert of the colbert rapport.
nice.
oh i saw his uh portrait his national gallery portrait it was a sony recently it was awesome with this familiar uh scowl yeah i love that guy so yeah he has a very popular book that he reads himself called i'm an american and so can you and that's all i need to say about that yes hysterical.
nice check.
A listener wrote in with their dislike for Dr. Seuss books, specifically mentioning 'Red Fish, Blue Fish' as an example of repetitive and juvenile writing style.
Some come a long long way some are very very bad all he does is yell he likes to drink and drink and drink it's pretty juvenile when you think about it.
— Episode: How Airbags Work
A listener wrote in with their dislike for Dr. Seuss books, specifically mentioning 'Red Fish, Blue Fish' as an example of repetitive and juvenile writing style.
Some come a long long way some are very very bad all he does is yell he likes to drink and drink and drink it's pretty juvenile when you think about it.
If you can't find a word to rhyme just make one up cans rhymes with zans bump fish what are those bump well of course you have to make up a wamp black what about black
I'm a book editor now guys I hate this stuff more now than when I was a kid and felt this and just felt disturbed by the strange drawings
It was criticized for its juvenile and unimaginative use of language and repetitive word usage, as well as the strange and disturbing illustrations.
Some come a long, long way, some are very, very bad.
He likes to drink and drink and drink. It's pretty juvenile when you think about it.
If you can't find a word to rhyme, just make one up. Cans rhymes with zans, bump fish, what are those? Bump, well of course, you have to make up a wamp.
Black, what about black? No, she's saying black. I know that's a made-up word.
Sophia Cook, a listener, expressed a strong dislike for Dr. Seuss books, citing repetitive language and juvenile poetry as reasons, highlighting her experience as an English teacher.
Some come a long, long way, some are very, very bad.
He likes to drink and drink and drink.
Cans rhymes with zans, bump fish, what are those?
Well of course you have to make up a wamp.
Black, what about black?
It was mentioned as a book written by Theodore Geisel under his pen name, Theo LeSieg. It was mentioned as being about a child's birthday party where one child is not initially invited.
Yeah actually one of my favorite books Hooper Humperdink not him is written by Theo LeSig.
— Episode: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugl...
It was mentioned as a book written by Theodore Geisel under his pen name, Theo LeSieg. It was mentioned as being about a child's birthday party where one child is not initially invited.
Yeah actually one of my favorite books Hooper Humperdink not him is written by Theo LeSig.
Hooper Humperdink not him it's about this kid who's throwing a birthday party and everybody's invited to the greatest birthday party you've ever seen in your life except for poor Hooper Humperdink and I think he gets invited finally at the end.
It was written by Theodor Seuss Geisel under his pen name, Theo LeSieg, and was initially mistaken for a Dr. Seuss book by one of the hosts. It is about a child who isn't invited to a birthday party.
Yeah actually one of my favorite books Hooper Humperdink not him is written by Theo LeSig.
Oh really?
Yeah interesting.
So that was his first.
I always thought this was a Dr. Seuss book and then I saw this and I'm like it was a Dr. Seuss book.
It was initially believed to be a Dr. Seuss book, but it was revealed to be written under Theodore Geisel's earlier pseudonym, Theo LeSieg, and was about a child excluded from a party.
Actually one of my favorite books Hooper Humperdink not him is written by Theo LeSig.
Hooper Humperdink not him it's about this kid who's throwing a birthday party and everybody's invited to the greatest birthday party you've ever seen in your life except for poor Hooper Humperdink and I think he gets invited finally at the end.
The podcast hosts read a children's book that explained the history of Hanukkah in a fun and engaging way, emphasizing the story's message of kindness and inclusivity.
It's really wonderful or you can go to silverbooks.com that is S-I-B-E-R books.com and check out what Alan's up to and it's not just for Jewish families. You should just spread the word of Hanukkah to...
— Episode: SYSK Live Christmas Spectacular!
The podcast hosts read a children's book that explained the history of Hanukkah in a fun and engaging way, emphasizing the story's message of kindness and inclusivity.
It's really wonderful or you can go to silverbooks.com that is S-I-B-E-R books.com and check out what Alan's up to and it's not just for Jewish families. You should just spread the word of Hanukkah to all children because it's a really great story.
You want to start off for me? I'll start. All right, are you going to do voices and stuff? I don't know, let's see how it goes. Okay. Meet the La Caz family. They're just like you and me except they're potato pancakes.
And we're going to read you the story of the La Caz family which hopefully you will love. Yeah, we haven't even practiced this yet so we'll see how it goes. Meet the La Caz by Alan Silverberg.
Chuck and I just happened to have the hardbound edition in different editions.
The hosts read this children's book aloud as part of their Christmas show, which tells the story of Hanukkah in a fun and engaging way for young children.
We did a reading from a wonderful, wonderful kids book called Meet the Lotkas and it tells the actual real story of Hanukkah and how that came about in a very fun childlike way.
It was written by a man named Alan Silverberg. You can buy that wherever you buy your books.
It's really wonderful or you can go to silverbooks.com that is S-I-B-E-R books.com and check out what Alan's up to and it's not just for Jewish families. You should just spread the word of Hanukkah to all children because it's a really great story.
Yeah, it's a really great book too.
Chuck and I just happened to have the hardbound edition in different editions.
It was a contemporary children's book that told the story of Hanukkah in a fun and engaging way. A reading of the book was performed live at the Christmas Spectacular.
We did a reading from a wonderful, wonderful kids book called Meet the Lotkas and it tells the actual real story of Hanukkah and how that came about in a very fun childlike way.
You can buy that wherever you buy your books.
It's really wonderful or you can go to silverbooks.com that is S-I-B-E-R books.com and check out what Alan's up to and it's not just for Jewish families.
You should just spread the word of Hanukkah to all children because it's a really great story.
Yeah, it's a really great book too.
The New Science of a Lost Art
It was discussed as a book about the science of breathing, particularly nose breathing, and was published a couple of years ago during the pandemic.
He wrote Breath, the new science of a lost art came out a couple of years ago during the pandemic.
— Episode: Short Stuff: Nose Breathing
It was discussed as a book about the science of breathing, particularly nose breathing, and was published a couple of years ago during the pandemic.
He wrote Breath, the new science of a lost art came out a couple of years ago during the pandemic.
And then after researching nose Breathing, which by the way, I think you got this original article from How Stuff Works, right?
And he isn't it nice Chuck to be able to say things like that in past tense?
James Nestor says you want to nose Breathe, mouth Breathing bad, nose Breathing good.
He said he doesn't even know why God came up with Breathing through the mouth. It's so stupid.
It was discussed as a book about nose breathing and its benefits, which was published a couple of years ago during the pandemic.
He wrote Breath, the new science of a lost art came out a couple of years ago during the pandemic.
And then nitric oxide is released in nasal Breathing and nitric oxide actually has a bunch of different effects. But a big one is that it's a vasodilator, which means that it opens up your, your blood vessels so that more blood can flow.
And James Nestor, the author and Breathing researcher, he says there's a kind that's called coherent Breathing.
And he said a good way to work on Breathing is to try this coherent Breathing where you Breathe in slowly for about five to six seconds and then you exhale over about five to six seconds.
And that makes sense because if you've ever trained your lungs on one of those little like Breathing trainers, you know what I'm talking about?
It was published in 1968 and discussed the idea of exponential human population growth, which was a popular idea at the time, and it was mentioned as a book that scared a lot of people.
And I don't think we mentioned too that Christian initially said that they had been, he and his people had been working on this idea for 20 years.
— Episode: The Georgia Guidestones: The Elite Have...
It was published in 1968 and discussed the idea of exponential human population growth, which was a popular idea at the time, and it was mentioned as a book that scared a lot of people.
And I don't think we mentioned too that Christian initially said that they had been, he and his people had been working on this idea for 20 years.
And it turned out to not be correct at all.
But at the time again, people were worried about it.
Illustrated by JRR Tolkien
It was mentioned as a book from the mid-1930s that featured a particularly evil dragon, seemingly influenced by Western dragon traditions.
Certainly Tolkien in the mid 1930s when he wrote The Hobbit.
— Episode: Dragons: As Real as Mermaids
It was mentioned as a book from the mid-1930s that featured a particularly evil dragon, seemingly influenced by Western dragon traditions.
Certainly Tolkien in the mid 1930s when he wrote The Hobbit.
It was mentioned as a book by J.R.R. Tolkien that featured a particularly evil dragon, drawing upon the Western tradition of malevolent dragons.
Certainly Tolkien in the mid 1930s when he wrote The Hobbit.
A History of East Germany
It was mentioned that Bob Geldof played Pink in the movie adaptation of this book.
Oh really? Yeah. I think he told me this every time Bob Geldof comes up.
— Episode: Remembering Live Aid
It was mentioned that Bob Geldof played Pink in the movie adaptation of this book.
Oh really? Yeah. I think he told me this every time Bob Geldof comes up.
It was mentioned that Bob Geldof played 'Pink' in the movie adaptation of this book, which is a Pink Floyd album.
He also if you're a Pink Floyd fan, he played Pink in the movie The Wall.
It was written by Thomas Paine, who was considered a founding father and a Deist, and it was mentioned in relation to the Georgia Guidestones' capstone message of ushering in an 'Age of Reason'.
He really kind of lobbied for a constitution in America, but he also wrote Age of Reason being an investigation of the true and fabulous theology.
— Episode: The Georgia Guidestones: The Elite Have...
It was written by Thomas Paine, who was considered a founding father and a Deist, and it was mentioned in relation to the Georgia Guidestones' capstone message of ushering in an 'Age of Reason'.
He really kind of lobbied for a constitution in America, but he also wrote Age of Reason being an investigation of the true and fabulous theology.
That's how a lot of people connect the Rosicrucians to the Georgia Guidestones.
It was mentioned along with other Steinbeck works, with a brief acknowledgment of its existence. The discussion then pivoted to other topics.
I knew about Grapes of Wrath as I lay dying mainly because that metal band.
— Episode: Pearls: Second Best Thing About Oysters
It was mentioned along with other Steinbeck works, with a brief acknowledgment of its existence. The discussion then pivoted to other topics.
I knew about Grapes of Wrath as I lay dying mainly because that metal band.
It was briefly mentioned by Chuck, referencing his familiarity with the book, possibly due to a metal band's association with it.
I didn't know that was a Steinbeck book. I knew about Grapes of Wrath as I lay dying mainly because that metal band. Travels with Charlie.
150th Anniversary Edition
It was mentioned as an example of a 23 coincidence because when you add the numbers of its release year (1859), the sum is 23.
Darwin's Origin of the Species was released in 1859. You add up one eight five and nine and you get 23.
— Episode: Short Stuff: The Number 23
It was mentioned as an example of a 23 coincidence because when you add the numbers of its release year (1859), the sum is 23.
Darwin's Origin of the Species was released in 1859. You add up one eight five and nine and you get 23.
It was mentioned as an example of a book whose publication date, when added together, totals 23.
Darwin's Origin of Species was released in 1859. You add up one eight five and nine and you get 23.
A True Story of Men Against the Sea
The podcast hosts mentioned a reference to a passage from this book regarding studies on how long it takes for the body to react to a lack of oxygen during drowning.
I got this from a reference to a passage from the book The Perfect Storm okay
— Episode: How Drowning Works
The podcast hosts mentioned a reference to a passage from this book regarding studies on how long it takes for the body to react to a lack of oxygen during drowning.
I got this from a reference to a passage from the book The Perfect Storm okay
The podcast hosts mentioned a reference to a passage from this book regarding studies on the effects of drowning on the body after about 87 seconds. Information about the book itself wasn't discussed further.
I got this from a reference to a passage from the book The Perfect Storm okay
The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
It was mentioned that the book focuses on the preference of stimulation environments, either high or low, as a key factor in introversion or extraversion.
There's a woman named Susan Cain who wrote a book called Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking.
— Episode: Introvert or Extravert: Which are you? (...
It was mentioned that the book focuses on the preference of stimulation environments, either high or low, as a key factor in introversion or extraversion.
There's a woman named Susan Cain who wrote a book called Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking.
It was discussed as primarily about how people get stimulation, whether it's lower or higher stimulation environments, and that it's a preference.
There's a woman named Susan Cain who wrote a book called Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking.
It was mentioned as a 12th-century book of Persian poetry, translated into English, and the phrase "Tamm Shud" was found written in a copy, which was linked to the Somerton man.
That's from a 12th century book of Persian poetry called Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
— Episode: Selects: The Baffling Case of the Body O...
It was mentioned as a 12th-century book of Persian poetry, translated into English, and the phrase "Tamm Shud" was found written in a copy, which was linked to the Somerton man.
That's from a 12th century book of Persian poetry called Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
And it was kind of a big deal once it was translated into English.
And one of the reporters recognized it, right?
And specifically, it's the last words of the Rubaiyat.
And I have no idea whose it is.
It was mentioned as a 12th-century book of Persian poetry, translated by Edward Fitzgerald, and a key piece of evidence in the Somerton Man case, as the phrase 'Tamam Shud' was found in a copy of it.
That's from a 12th century book of Persian poetry called Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
And it was kind of a big deal once it was translated into English.
And specifically, it's the last words of the Rubaiyat.
It's just been, I put it in my glove compartment. It's been sitting there until I read this article in the newspaper.
It was discussed as a pivotal work in vampire lore, introducing elements like the vampire's aversion to sunlight and enhanced intelligence and charm, which were not present in earlier legends.
And that's what Bram Stoker did.
— Episode: Selects: How Vampires Work
It was discussed as a pivotal work in vampire lore, introducing elements like the vampire's aversion to sunlight and enhanced intelligence and charm, which were not present in earlier legends.
And that's what Bram Stoker did.
The book is great though.
He was a theater manager and a novelist and also a really great researcher.
So Bram Stoker goes and he starts to do some research and pokes around and he finds a great place to set this vampire tale is in Transylvania, which is the heart of the Strigoi vampire.
And it was also, I think, the first time where all of a sudden they didn't have any reflection because most of the previous legends, they loved their reflection.
It was discussed as a major influence on modern vampire lore, in particular, its portrayal of a seductive and intelligent vampire. The podcasters discussed the book's setting and inspiration.
The book is great though.
He was a theater manager and a novelist and also a really great researcher.
And he thought, well, this is just perfect. I'm going to set it there and let's see if I can find somebody of that area who I can base this vampire character on.
He was into some horrible stuff. He killed a lot of people.
And it was also, I think, the first time where all of a sudden they didn't have any reflection because most of the previous legends, they loved their reflection.
Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
It was mentioned as a book that claimed James Buchanan was gay, and that this was not a secret in the 19th century, contrary to popular belief.
There's a guy that wrote a book, Jim Lohan, called Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Teacher Got Wrong.
— Episode: Short Stuff: William King
It was mentioned as a book that claimed James Buchanan was gay, and that this was not a secret in the 19th century, contrary to popular belief.
There's a guy that wrote a book, Jim Lohan, called Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Teacher Got Wrong.
He clearly states that that James Buchanan was gay and not only that, it was not a big secret and America was actually a little more open to that kind of thing and permissives of that kind of thing back then, right?
It was mentioned as a book that discussed James Buchanan possibly being gay and that American history was not always as progressive as people often believe.
There's a guy that wrote a book Jim Lohan called Lies My Teacher Told Me everything your American history teacher got wrong and He clearly states that that James Buchanan was gay and not only that It was not a big secret and America was actually a little more open to that kind of thing and Permissives of that kind of thing back then right right.
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