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The United States of Absurdity
Untold Stories from American History
The hosts repeatedly promoted the book as a way to support the show, explaining that it collected and condensed stories from the podcast into a written and audio format. They encouraged listeners to purchase it and even claimed that some people considered it the best book ever written. The overall tone was enthusiastic and aimed at driving sales.
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Episode: 283 1/2 - Levi Strauss - read by Ari Shaffir
The Dollop hosts mentioned their book, 'The United States of Absurdity', which is based on stories from the podcast, and involved condensing the material and making it funny for a book format.
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Just buy our book The United States of Absurdity.
Episode: 272 - The Bath Riots
It was mentioned as a book related to the podcast, and listeners were encouraged to purchase and leave a review.
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We should also point out real quick that we have a book called The United States of Absurdity that you can get an order. Please buy it if you like this podcast.
Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope (live)
The podcast hosts mentioned their upcoming book release, stating that some people were calling it 'the best book ever written' and 'unbelievable', highlighting their love for the medium of books.
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We have a book coming out May 9th it's called The United States of Absurdity
Some people are saying it's the best book ever written. Some people are saying this book is unbelievable. Some people say you've never seen a book like this and I love books. I use them all the time.
Episode: 256 - The Boston Police Strike - Live
It was announced as a book and audio version of the podcast, which was described as the same stories written out and then read again.
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We have a book coming out May 9th. It's called The United States of Absurdity. There's also an audio version.
It's a story you've heard written out and then read again.
Episode: 283 1/2 - Levi Strauss - read by Ari Shaffir
It was based on stories from the podcast, and the hosts mentioned having to condense and edit them, along with other steps involved in the book's creation.
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Just buy our book The United States of Absurdity.
Episode: 272 - The Bath Riots
The Dollop podcast hosts encouraged listeners to purchase their book, 'The United States of Absurdity', as a way to support the show.
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We should also point out real quick that we have a book called The United States of Absurdity that you can get an order. Please buy it if you like this podcast.
And then, you know, and if you want to leave a comment or, you know, a five star review or whatever, however the hell the reviews work, you know, give it a whirl.
Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope (live)
It was promoted as a new book, and the speakers claimed that some people believed it to be the best book ever written.
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We have a book coming out May 9th it's called The United States of Absurdity
Some people are saying it's the best book ever written Some people are saying this book is unbelievable Some people say you've never seen a book like this and I love books. I Use them all the time
Episode: 256 - The Boston Police Strike - Live
It was announced that a book and an audio version of the podcast would be released, containing stories from the podcast read out loud in a different format.
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We have a book coming out May 9th. It's called The United States of Absurdity. There's also an audio version.
It'll be different. It'll be totally different. It's a story you've heard written out and then read again.
Breaking Blue
The hosts relied on the book as the primary source for their episode about the butter shortage crime in Depression-era Spokane, citing its detailed narrative of the events and the corrupt police involvement. They repeatedly referenced it throughout the show, indicating they considered it an authoritative account of the story.
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Episode: 317 - The Butter Crime (live in Seattle)
It was the primary source used for the episode, which detailed the creamery crime and the corrupt police force in 1930s Spokane.
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SOURCES - Main Source - "Breaking Blue" by Timothy Egan
The English Dane
A Life of Jorgen Jorgenson
The book served as the primary source for the episode, supplying detailed information about Jorgen Jorgensen's adventures from his self‑proclaimed reign in Iceland to his later life as a convict in Tasmania. The hosts relied on it heavily to shape the narrative of the episode.
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Episode: 316 - Jorgen jorgenson - (Live in Brisbane w/ Wil...
It was the primary source used for the episode, detailing Jorgen Jorgensen's life from his time as King of Iceland to his conviction as a Tasmanian convict.
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SOURCESMain Source: "The English Dane: from King of Iceland to Tasmanian convict" bySarah Bakewell
Kingdom of the Cursed (Kingdom of the Wicked, 2)
This was one of two books Jorgen wrote while living on loans in Reading, showing a shift towards fiction and potentially a sign of his struggling financial situation.
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description of the kingdom of shan Shandria
— Episode: 316 - Jorgen jorgenson - (Live in Brisba...
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Episode: 316 - Jorgen jorgenson - (Live in Brisbane w/ Wil...
This was one of two books Jorgen wrote while living on loans in Reading, showing a shift towards fiction and potentially a sign of his struggling financial situation.
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description of the kingdom of shan Shandria
The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)
The book was brought up several times as a historical reference when the hosts discussed the origins of Mormonism, including Joseph Smith’s claim of golden plates and the role of early supporters like Porter Rockwell who helped fund its printing despite being illiterate. It was also mentioned in relation to James Strang’s followers and the Vauri plates, and served mainly as a factual point rather than a reading recommendation.
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Episode: 77 - The Past Times with Zach Ruane
It was mentioned in relation to the Roman Jews crossing to America, but no other information was given about the book itself.
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Have you read the Book of Mormon?
Episode: 74 - Mormon Tough Guy Porter Rockwell
It was the first book of Mormon, which Porter helped fund even though he was illiterate and could not read it himself.
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Well, you know he became so convinced of his friends stories that Porter worked daily after farm chores picking up berries and chopping firewood by moonlight Giving all his money to Joseph Smith to help print the first book of Mormon, you know, I had a feeling Porter was illiterate and would never be able to read the book
Episode: 74 - Mormon Tough Guy Porter Rockwell
It was the first book of Mormon, and Porter, despite being illiterate, worked hard to help fund its printing for his friend Joseph Smith.
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Well, you know he became so convinced of his friends stories that Porter worked daily after farm chores picking up berries and chopping firewood by moonlight Giving all his money to Joseph Smith to help print the first book of Mormon
Episode: 148 - James Strang: Island Mormon
It was mentioned as a book that Joseph Smith claimed to have found golden plates for, that were then transcribed into this book, and started the religion of Mormonism.
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Joseph Joseph Smith had some visions and one night was visited by an angel who told them to dig up a book made of golden plates and other assorted stuff. He did and a religion was started.
Trump
The Art of the Deal
The hosts referenced the book several times, noting that Trump had given an autographed copy as a failed attempt to lure a gambler and joking that it should have included a bankruptcy chapter. They also used it as a comedic benchmark for sales, comparing its copy numbers to their own podcast releases. Throughout, the discussion was satirical, highlighting inconsistencies and absurdities rather than recommending it.
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Episode: 300B - Donald Trump (Part Two)
It was mentioned that the book should have a chapter 11, and that the most important chapter in the book should be about filing for bankruptcy.
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Is there a Chapter 11 in Art of the Deal?
This is the most important chapter in the book.
First, don't pay. Second, say you're broke.
The follow up to Art of the Deal.
Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)
The book was mentioned as part of a humorous comparison to the podcast's success in terms of sales.
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By the way, if you're in that hurricane, yeah, good luck That's the president's Look America, it's about time. We had a president without a soul.
Episode: 413 - The Whale in Atlantic City
It was given as a gift by Donald Trump to Akio Kashiwagi in an attempt to court him to gamble at Trump Plaza, a gesture that was ultimately unsuccessful.
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Man I There's a lot of inconsistency with this man, but somehow there is like this the most consistency as well, okay I Man Like for Christmas giving people if I signed our book and gave it to I mean Imagine the expression of people's feeling ten books. There you go. This for you. You like it. That's mine For some that's my signature it looks like a heart attack for some reason
Trump meets him at the door and he gives him an autographed copy of the art of the deal
quote. We are going to burn it soon
Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)
It was humorously mentioned as a book that sold roughly the same amount of copies as the podcast's book.
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By the way, if you're in that hurricane, yeah, good luck That's the president's Look America, it's about time. We had a president without a soul.
Hillbilly Elegy
The hosts discussed the book while noting its recent film adaptation, which they described as a flop and a libertarian fantasy. They warned listeners to take the memoir’s claims with a grain of salt, questioning its accuracy and criticizing its portrayal of Appalachia as overly individualistic and offensive. Overall, the conversation highlighted skepticism about the book’s narrative and its political implications.
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Episode: 461 - Floyd Allen
The podcasters discussed the movie based on this book, which they felt portrayed Appalachians unfairly and promoted the idea of individual responsibility over systemic issues.
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Hillbilly Elegy is the movie and it's based on J.D. Vance's book.
The thing about, the problem with the way that they portray these people is that it's not, they make it as if you can, that the problems are not systemic and economics and they make it as if you just work hard and pull yourself up from the bootstraps, you can get out of that fucking hellhole and it's just bullshit.
J.D. Vance is a VC, a rich guy who wrote a book that's just, if you try hard you can make your way out of there and that's not the reality for a lot of people.
It's very strange to me that people, particularly liberals, it's okay for them to shit on people from Appalachia and just do it relentlessly.
Hillbilly Elegy is deeply offensive.
Episode: 650 - James Donald Vance - Part 1
Most of the information about Vance's life, including his childhood, family relationships, and experiences, came from his book, Hillbilly Elegy, so the podcasters advised listeners to take the information with a grain of salt.
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Most of this comes from JD's book, Hillbilly Elegy. So I would say take it with a grain of salt.
So Hillbilly Elegy, is that just a heightened version of his reality to some extent?
No, he says it's his story. But the stuff like she fed him garbage at dinner, I'm like, yeah, no, sure she did. So he probably took some liberties, shall we say.
JD quote... I had a better boy.
JD quote, it was the saddest I've ever felt.
Episode: 651 - James Donald Vance - Part 2
Ron Howard directed and Brian Glaser produced a film adaptation of this book, which was discussed in relation to the author's life and career trajectory. It was mentioned that the film adaptation was a flop.
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Ron Howard has come aboard as director and Brian Glaser is going to produce the film of the book Hillbilly by J.D. Vance.
Netflix released the film adaptation of Hill Billy elegy in November 2020 starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams and it was a flop.
The New Yorker called it a libertarian's fantasy
Episode: 651 - James Donald Vance - Part 2
Ron Howard directed and Brian Glaser produced a film adaptation of this book, which details J.D. Vance's experiences growing up in Appalachia. It was discussed in relation to Vance's political career and his views on social issues.
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Ron Howard has come aboard as director and Brian Glaser is going to produce the film of the book Hillbilly by J.D. Vance.
The ones that he said it's all your fault.
The New Yorker called it a libertarian's fantasy
American Emperor
Aaron Burr's Challenge to Jefferson's America
The hosts referenced the book as a source while researching their multi-part series on Aaron Burr, noting that it provided background on Burr's political ambitions and his challenge to Jefferson's administration. It was mentioned in each episode as part of their historical research but was not discussed in detail or evaluated for its merits.
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The Life and Times of Aaron Burr
The book was repeatedly cited across the four-part series as one of the historical references that informed the hosts' storytelling about Aaron Burr. It was not examined in depth, merely noted as a source for factual detail. The hosts treated it as a background resource rather than a recommendation.
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The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel
A Story of Marriage and Money in the Early Republic
The book was referenced across four episodes as one of the historical sources consulted for material on Aaron Burr and his era, but it was not examined in detail or recommended. The hosts noted its relevance to the social and personal context of the early Republic while preparing the episode content.
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The Edge of Anarchy
The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America
The hosts cited the book as a key source for multiple episodes covering the Pullman strike and the era’s labor conflicts, drawing detailed quotes and context from it. It was repeatedly referenced to provide background on George Pullman and the broader Gilded Age labor movement, indicating the hosts relied on it for accurate historical information.
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Episode: 484 - George Pullman Part 2 - The Strike
The podcast heavily referenced this book, using it as a primary source of information about the Pullman Strike and George Pullman.
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Kelly quote, he was said never to have had direct contact with any member of the working class except his own servants.
Episode: 483 - George Pullman - Part 1
The transcript frequently references this book as a source of information, including quotes and details about George Pullman's life and the Pullman Strike.
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The Catcher in the Rye
It was mentioned that the 'Dollop' podcast has sold more copies of its book than 'The Catcher in the Rye'.
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So more copies than Ketra in the Rye, yeah
— Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)
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Episode: 291 - PT Barnum (Live in NY)
It was mentioned that the 'Dollop' podcast has sold more copies of its book than 'The Catcher in the Rye'.
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So more copies than Ketra in the Rye, yeah
Episode: 479 - Harry Decker
The podcast heavily relied on this book, 'Catcher', to recount the life and career of Harry Decker, a controversial baseball catcher in the 19th century.
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The vast majority of this is From the book Catcher How the Man Behind the Plate became an American Folk Hero By Peter Morris And then different newspapers
The Big Oyster
History on the Half Shell
The Big Oyster was the primary source for the podcast episode. It documents the history of oysters in New York City.
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The Big Oyster that was the main source it's a really good book
— Episode: 599 - The New York Oysters - part two
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Episode: 599 - The New York Oysters - part two
The Big Oyster was the primary source for the podcast episode. It documents the history of oysters in New York City.
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The Big Oyster that was the main source it's a really good book
Episode: 598 - The New York Oysters - part one
The Big Oyster was mentioned as a main source for the information shared about the history of oysters in New York.
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The main source of this is Mark Kurlansky's The Big Oyster.
Episode: 598 - The New York Oysters - part one
The Big Oyster was mentioned as a source book for the podcast episode. It documents the history of oysters in New York.
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So the main source of this is Mark Kurlansky's The Big Oyster.
Einstein
His Life and Universe
This book was cited as the main source for the episode. It tells about Einstein's life and universe, covering many aspects of his life, from his scientific breakthroughs to his personal relationships and political activism.
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Research was done by Charlotte George, main source, Walter Isaacson, Einstein, his life and universe.
— Episode: 593 - Albert Einstein - Part Two
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Episode: 593 - Albert Einstein - Part Two
This book was cited as the main source for the episode. It tells about Einstein's life and universe, covering many aspects of his life, from his scientific breakthroughs to his personal relationships and political activism.
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Research was done by Charlotte George, main source, Walter Isaacson, Einstein, his life and universe.
Ishmael
A Novel (Ishmael Series Book 1)
It was discussed as a book that explores the negative impact of human farming practices on the environment and considers what is natural and right in our relationship with nature.
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So I can't remember what the book's called. There's a book. I've talked about this before. My old philosophy. I've never talked about this, actually. You've heard of the book Ishmael?
— Episode: 305 - The Devil's Wire
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Episode: 305 - The Devil's Wire
It was discussed as a book that explores the negative impact of human farming practices on the environment and considers what is natural and right in our relationship with nature.
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So I can't remember what the book's called. There's a book. I've talked about this before. My old philosophy. I've never talked about this, actually. You've heard of the book Ishmael?
So the basic idea is that the way we have decided to farm is wrong. Yes, it's totally against nature. Yeah. And it's sort of not sustainable. It's created all these problems. And it's sort of fascinating because it goes to this. It's like what's natural and what's right.
Well, that's not right. No, it's what we do now, but it's not right. Like, it's not how we're supposed to live.
Ishmael by David Quinn, Daniel Quinn. Sorry, you should read it. Okay, it looks a little pricey. It's a really interesting book. Yeah, it's $10.
But anyway, it's about it's about that.
Episode: 390 - Rob Rhinehart and Soylent
Dave Anthony referenced the book 'Ishmael' when countering someone who claimed his arguments were conservative talking points.
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I'm actually using, go read the book Ishmael and then tell me it's a fucking conservative talking point.
Episode: 305 - The Devil's Wire
It was discussed as a book that explores the negative impacts of modern farming practices on the environment and sustainability, arguing that they are unnatural and harmful.
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So I can't remember what the book's called. There's a book. I've talked about this before. My old philosophy. I've never talked about this, actually. You've heard of the book Ishmael?
So the basic idea is that the way we have decided to farm is wrong.
It's totally against nature. Yeah. And it's sort of not sustainable.
It's created all these problems. And it's sort of fascinating because it goes to this. It's like what's natural and what's right.
Ishmael by David Quinn, Daniel Quinn. Sorry, you should read it.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin (Original Version), by Harriet Beecher Stowe (Redemption Edition)
It was mentioned that Peter Jackson, a boxer who never received a title fight, had to work in productions of this book to earn a living, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances he faced.
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Ended up appearing in productions of Uncle Tom's Cabin to make ends meet
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Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope (live)
It was mentioned that Peter Jackson, a boxer who never received a title fight, had to work in productions of this book to earn a living, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances he faced.
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Ended up appearing in productions of Uncle Tom's Cabin to make ends meet
Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope (live)
It was mentioned as a play that Peter Jackson performed in to make ends meet after his boxing career ended, and it was described as being a poor career choice.
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Ended up appearing in productions of Uncle Tom's Cabin to make ends meet
The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25
The director of Lord of the Rings was mentioned as a humorous aside.
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not this comedian and the director of Lord of the Rings, I mean this is really quite an a-list
— Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White H...
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Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope (live)
The director of Lord of the Rings was mentioned as a humorous aside.
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not this comedian and the director of Lord of the Rings, I mean this is really quite an a-list
Episode: 650 - James Donald Vance - Part 1
Vance is a big fan of Tolkien, and Thiel, who co-founded Palantir Technologies, named his company after the crystal ball used in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. The right wing has a particular obsession with Tolkien, which some see as problematic.
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Maybe they bonded over their love of the Lord of the Rings.
JD is a big fan. His favorite author is Tolkien.
Teal named his company Palantir, which we all know is the crystal ball used by Saruman.
The right wing has an idiotic obsession with Tolkien.
I'm also someone who believes that the message of Tolkien is that evil must be confronted.
Episode: 650 - James Donald Vance - Part 1
Vance is a fan of The Lord of the Rings, so much so that J.R.R. Tolkien is his favorite author. It is also mentioned that his mentor, Peter Thiel, co-founded a VC company called Mithril, named after the mythical object in Tolkien's fantasy world.
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Maybe they bonded over their love of the Lord of the Rings.
JD is a big fan. His favorite author is Tolkien.
Teal named his company Palantir, which we all know is the crystal ball used by Saruman.
He should come up with a way to reanimate Tolkien so he can rip his nuts off.
The right wing has an idiotic obsession with Tolkien.
Power of Positive Thinking
It was discussed as a pillar of American self-help culture in the 1950s, with a populist touch, but was criticized for simplistic answers and promoting the idea of repeating phrases to solve problems.
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the author of The Power of Positive Thinking a pillar of American self-help culture in the 1950s.
— Episode: 300A - Donald Trump (Part One)
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Episode: 300A - Donald Trump (Part One)
It was discussed as a pillar of American self-help culture in the 1950s, with a populist touch, but was criticized for simplistic answers and promoting the idea of repeating phrases to solve problems.
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the author of The Power of Positive Thinking a pillar of American self-help culture in the 1950s.
Peale had a populist touch and was criticized as teaching simplistic answers and promoting the idea that difficult problems would be dealt with by repeating phrases.
Merchant Kings
When Companies Ruled the World, 1600--1900
It was mentioned as a source for the episode's content, particularly about the Dutch East India Company and its impact on the world.
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Main sources for this episode, the book, The Merchant Kings, When Companies Ruled the World, 1600 to 1900 by Stephen Brown.
— Episode: 404 - Jan Pieterszoon Coen (live)
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Episode: 404 - Jan Pieterszoon Coen (live)
It was mentioned as a source for the episode's content, particularly about the Dutch East India Company and its impact on the world.
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Main sources for this episode, the book, The Merchant Kings, When Companies Ruled the World, 1600 to 1900 by Stephen Brown.
Episode: 404 - Jan Pieterszoon Coen (live)
It was a main source for the podcast episode, detailing the history of companies that ruled the world between 1600 and 1900, and mentioning Jan Pieterszoon Coen.
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Main sources for this episode, the book The Merchant Kings, When Companies Ruled the World, 1600 to 1900 by Stephen Brown and The Unfortunate Dutchman, Selangor, Malaysia by Dennis DeWitt
Burr, Hamilton, and Jefferson
A Study in Character
The hosts referenced the title as one of the historical sources they consulted while researching the episode, noting that it offered background on the relationships and personalities of Burr, Hamilton, and Jefferson. They mentioned it in passing without delving into its arguments or recommending it to listeners.
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