The Incredible Shrinking Woman
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All Fours
A Novel
Kristen Schaal mentioned reading Miranda July's book "All Fours" and indicated that it was a good read, especially for those interested in learning about various sexual experiences.
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And then this one, I don't know if this it's called All Fours by Miranda July.
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Kristen Schaal mentioned reading Miranda July's book "All Fours" and indicated that it was a good read, especially for those interested in learning about various sexual experiences.
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And then this one, I don't know if this it's called All Fours by Miranda July.
It's awesome. It's odd. It's like, it's so horny.
And it, and it taught me a lot about sex.
Put down your dumb dune book and pick up All Fours.
Doctor Sleep
A Novel
The speakers discussed the movie adaptation extensively, focusing on its violence, particularly scenes involving child torture, and Rebecca Ferguson's performance.
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I think Dr. Sleep is good enough that if you watch The Shining, you then have to watch one and two.
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The speakers discussed the movie adaptation extensively, focusing on its violence, particularly scenes involving child torture, and Rebecca Ferguson's performance.
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I think Dr. Sleep is good enough that if you watch The Shining, you then have to watch one and two.
And that old woman in the... Whoa. Yeah, in the bathtub. We see the woman in the bathtub a lot in Dr. Sleep. A lot. Yeah. And she's so scary. So scary. Smiling. Yeah. That's the thing.
Rebecca Ferguson, who plays the main villain in Dr. Sleep, the woman. Oh, who plays... Rose the Hat. Oh my God. Gorge. Gorge. Is that okay to say? Of course.
Dr. Sleep, they're not scared to kill and torture kids. No child left behind alive. And as somebody who hates kids, I watch a scene and I'm like, all night long.
That's Superman. Superman. That is so good. And the part where he's dead and they're punching his body to get more steam out. To get more juice. Mong diving, mama. That's the Mong. That's the Mong.
She needed to, the tall guy needed to jump off the van and then bop that last little juice in her mouth. It's crazy. That movie was so good. And you know how I'll scoot on that movie? That little girl who plays Abra.
Is she the one who gets turned? No, she's fierce. Snake, but Andy. She's fierce. Who's Abra? But the little girl. Oh yeah, the main girl. Yeah, Abra. So good. She's great. Young actress. And I'm like, she is so good. And then there's that fucking...
In the book, which I know people hate about what happens in a book, but the parents are having separate dreams of a baby crying. And one of them is having a dream of a baby with the word, I think it's nine. And the other baby is having a shirt that says 11. And in the dream, the baby predicts 9-11. I was just going to joke. No, no, no. The baby predicts 9-11 in the book. This is before 2001.
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics S.)
The podcasters mentioned the book in relation to a discussion about aging and the idea of a person aging in a painting while maintaining their youthful appearance.
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I love the idea of like a little girl in a painting and then she gets older and then one day she's an old woman that she's just gone.
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The podcasters mentioned the book in relation to a discussion about aging and the idea of a person aging in a painting while maintaining their youthful appearance.
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I love the idea of like a little girl in a painting and then she gets older and then one day she's an old woman that she's just gone.
the Oscar Wilde thing that he, his, he ages in the painting as he...
Dorian gray, Dorian, Dorian, as the body decomposes in the trunk. I retain my youth.
Out of the Darkness
The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers
It was mentioned as a hardcover novel, with various adaptations such as a miniseries and screenplay also being discussed. The speakers also talked about the potential for merchandise based on the book.
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The hardcover novel, Out of the Darkness, Sidney Prescott.
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It was mentioned as a hardcover novel, with various adaptations such as a miniseries and screenplay also being discussed. The speakers also talked about the potential for merchandise based on the book.
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The hardcover novel, Out of the Darkness, Sidney Prescott.
The Bedwetter
Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee
It was mentioned as an example of a book with a similar comedic tone to the podcast's style, suggesting that the podcast's comedic style is similar to Silverman's book.
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I was hoping we'd be, you know, kind of like Sarah Silverman, The Bedwetter or like, you know, David Sedaris.
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It was mentioned as an example of a book with a similar comedic tone to the podcast's style, suggesting that the podcast's comedic style is similar to Silverman's book.
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I was hoping we'd be, you know, kind of like Sarah Silverman, The Bedwetter or like, you know, David Sedaris.
Trophy Child
Saving Parents from Performance, Preparing Children for Something Greater Than Themselves
Kristen Schaal mentioned that she was currently reading Simon Rich's new book, "Something Trophy", and indicated that it was a good and easy read.
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Well, I mean right now this is a quick read, but I'm reading, it's coming out soon. It's Simon Rich has a new book called, I forget it. Something trophy.
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Kristen Schaal mentioned that she was currently reading Simon Rich's new book, "Something Trophy", and indicated that it was a good and easy read.
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Well, I mean right now this is a quick read, but I'm reading, it's coming out soon. It's Simon Rich has a new book called, I forget it. Something trophy.
It's good.
You want to get a sticker?
The Lovely Bones
The podcast discussed the movie adaptation of this book, focusing on the portrayal of the killer and his seemingly attractive style, which was considered unexpected given the nature of his crimes.
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OK, Lovely Bones. Great drag name.
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The podcast discussed the movie adaptation of this book, focusing on the portrayal of the killer and his seemingly attractive style, which was considered unexpected given the nature of his crimes.
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OK, Lovely Bones. Great drag name.
But they like kind of gave him like the I think it's like a it takes place at a certain time, but they dress him in a way that kind of like all guys with kind of good style dress.
It's like very they like the wardrobe person like they made him look they made him too stylish like a hipster. They turned him out.
I think he looks he kind of looks attractive to me.
So you're willing to not his actions, but the way that he carries himself in his swagger and his pedo swagger.
The 120 Days of Sodom
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Jagged Little Pill
The Novel
Michelle Branch mentioned being a huge fan and that the re-recorded version was a genius idea, influencing her own re-recording of her album, Spirit Room. She felt the re-recording gave a fresh perspective and updated sound.
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I'm a humongous Alanis Morissette fan and she, yeah. The re-recorded Jagged Little
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Michelle Branch mentioned being a huge fan and that the re-recorded version was a genius idea, influencing her own re-recording of her album, Spirit Room. She felt the re-recording gave a fresh perspective and updated sound.
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I'm a humongous Alanis Morissette fan and she, yeah. The re-recorded Jagged Little
So when that came out as a fan of hers, I was just like, this is the most genius idea ever. And I want to do something like that when it's my turn for spirit room
it was a different sound.
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
This was announced as the title of Courtney Act's upcoming book. No other details about the book were discussed.
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The title of her next book is going to be called when good things happen to perfect people. The Courtney Act experience.
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This was announced as the title of Courtney Act's upcoming book. No other details about the book were discussed.
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The title of her next book is going to be called when good things happen to perfect people. The Courtney Act experience.
The Spirit Room (Rebel Heart Book 2)
Michelle Branch discussed the 20th anniversary re-recording of her debut album, explaining that her voice had changed significantly over the years, requiring her to adjust the keys of some songs. The re-recording allowed her to provide a fresh perspective on the songs that she had lived with for many years.
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the 20th anniversary spirit room we made here.
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Michelle Branch discussed the 20th anniversary re-recording of her debut album, explaining that her voice had changed significantly over the years, requiring her to adjust the keys of some songs. The re-recording allowed her to provide a fresh perspective on the songs that she had lived with for many years.
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the 20th anniversary spirit room we made here.
I knew that I wanted to do this project since literally the album was like five years old. I've been looking forward to this milestone.
I just wanted to have like an updated version, mostly, um, just after singing these songs for so many years live, I just, I feel like I've lived in them a lot more and they've changed a lot more. And my voice has changed.
multiple songs on the new version of The Spirit Room that I had to knock down a key.
I'm encouraging everybody listening to go ahead and listen to obviously the original copy of The Spirit Room, but the rerecord is truly fabulous and magical.
The Secrets of My Life
Macy Robbins, a podcast guest, was advertising a Caitlyn Jenner book signing, indicating some level of public interest or promotion surrounding the book.
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She just did a Caitlyn Jenner book signing.
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Macy Robbins, a podcast guest, was advertising a Caitlyn Jenner book signing, indicating some level of public interest or promotion surrounding the book.
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She just did a Caitlyn Jenner book signing.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT (Orphan Train)
The podcast hosts discussed Courtney Act's book, mentioning that the title was changed from the original "Inflagrante Delicto" to improve book sales. They also commented on the book's cover photo, calling it gorgeous.
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She wanted to name it Inflagrante Delicto.
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The podcast hosts discussed Courtney Act's book, mentioning that the title was changed from the original "Inflagrante Delicto" to improve book sales. They also commented on the book's cover photo, calling it gorgeous.
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She wanted to name it Inflagrante Delicto.
Courtney, we're selling books. This ain't cool.
This isn't Intro to Latin at Cornell. We're not a banister in the 1830s.
Have you seen the cover of Courtney Ack's book? Gorgeous.
New York Times bestseller, honey. Beautiful, gorgeous.
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A Separate Peace (Scribner Classics)
The podcasters discussed the book "A Separate Peace", wondering aloud if it was about a wig, given its title and their interest in beauty.
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Have you ever read that? Did you have to read that book in school called A Separate Piece? Do you know what that was called? Is it about a wig?
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The podcasters discussed the book "A Separate Peace", wondering aloud if it was about a wig, given its title and their interest in beauty.
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Have you ever read that? Did you have to read that book in school called A Separate Piece? Do you know what that was called? Is it about a wig?
Anne Of Green Gables
Complete 8-Book Box Set
Pat McGrath, a renowned makeup artist, reportedly carries several books in her kit, including this one, to use as references for makeup looks; she uses them to pull references and create different makeup looks.
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So she says, get go to suitcase number 52, get book number eight, page 39 of Green Gables and flip it open to chapter four.
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Pat McGrath, a renowned makeup artist, reportedly carries several books in her kit, including this one, to use as references for makeup looks; she uses them to pull references and create different makeup looks.
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So she says, get go to suitcase number 52, get book number eight, page 39 of Green Gables and flip it open to chapter four.
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
This movie starring Lily Tomlin was described as a shit film that wasn't that funny, although the practical effects of her being tiny were noted as cool. The speaker thought the metaphor might relate to America's exposure to chemicals and overconsumption.
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The Incredible Shrinking Woman. Um, in the woman is the woman is. Um, it's, it's Lily Tomlin, Lily Tomlin. And you hated it.
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This movie starring Lily Tomlin was described as a shit film that wasn't that funny, although the practical effects of her being tiny were noted as cool. The speaker thought the metaphor might relate to America's exposure to chemicals and overconsumption.
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The Incredible Shrinking Woman. Um, in the woman is the woman is. Um, it's, it's Lily Tomlin, Lily Tomlin. And you hated it.
But I was like, what a shit film.
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