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Tom Roberts, Before Rupert, Keith Murdoch and the Birth of a Dynasty
— Episode: 634 - Rupert Murdoch - Part Two
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Episode: 634 - Rupert Murdoch - Part Two
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Episode: 633 - Rupert Murdoch - Part One
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— Episode: 612 - Operation Ajax - Part Two
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Episode: 612 - Operation Ajax - Part Two
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This book was mentioned as a source for the episode, likely focusing on the execution of the Iranian coup.
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— Episode: 612 - Operation Ajax - Part Two
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Episode: 612 - Operation Ajax - Part Two
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This book was mentioned as a source for the episode, likely focusing on the socio-political dynamics of Iran during the time of the coup.
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— Episode: 593 - Albert Einstein - Part Two
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Episode: 593 - Albert Einstein - Part Two
This book is mentioned as a source for the episode, specifically for Einstein's diaries and his thoughts on Japan and China. The book reveals a shocking level of xenophobia from Einstein.
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Also, The Travel Diaries of Albert Einstein, the Far East, Palestine and Spain.
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Jack London, a favorite author of one of the hosts, was quoted as writing a racist remark about Jack Johnson and the need for Jim Jeffries to defeat him.
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But one thing remains Jeffries must emerge from his alfalfa farm and wipe that smile from Johnson's face
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Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope (live)
Jack London, a favorite author of one of the hosts, was quoted as writing a racist remark about Jack Johnson and the need for Jim Jeffries to defeat him.
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But one thing remains Jeffries must emerge from his alfalfa farm and wipe that smile from Johnson's face
Oh my god. Yeah, one of my favorite writers is a fucking racist.
Episode: 262 - Jack Johnson and The Great White Hope (live)
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novelist Jack London He's one of my favorite writers. Yeah Novelist Jack London wrote quote But one thing remains Jeffries must emerge from his alfalfa farm and wipe that smile from Johnson's face
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It was mentioned in passing that Louisa May Alcott, the author, nursed wounded soldiers after the Battle of Fredericksburg, and one of the things she experienced were extremely unpleasant smells.
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the first thing I met in the hospital was a regiment of the vilest odors that ever assaulted the human nose.
— Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1
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Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1
It was mentioned in passing that Louisa May Alcott, the author, nursed wounded soldiers after the Battle of Fredericksburg, and one of the things she experienced were extremely unpleasant smells.
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the first thing I met in the hospital was a regiment of the vilest odors that ever assaulted the human nose.
Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1
It was mentioned briefly, with an excerpt read from the book about a hospital experience during the Civil War, including the strong smells and amputations.
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the first thing I met in the hospital was a regiment of the vilest odors that ever assaulted the human nose.
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The Exorcist was mentioned as a book containing a scene about a pubic hair in a gym, which Senator Orrin Hatch compared to Anita Hill's claims, insinuating that her testimony was fabricated.
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I submit those things were found on page 70 of this particular version of The Exorcist.
— Episode: 419 - The Clarence Thomas Hearings
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Episode: 419 - The Clarence Thomas Hearings
The Exorcist was mentioned as a book containing a scene about a pubic hair in a gym, which Senator Orrin Hatch compared to Anita Hill's claims, insinuating that her testimony was fabricated.
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I submit those things were found on page 70 of this particular version of The Exorcist.
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As people became concerned about this rise in Satanism, the novel The Exorcist was released and became a bestseller.
Oliver Twist
The Original 1838 Unabridged and Complete Edition (Charles Dickens Classics)
It was referenced in the context of how older pickpockets would train younger children in the same way Fagin did in the novel.
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Was written in all in Oliver Twist by Dickens would be taught by you know, the Fagans, right?
— Episode: 197 - The Orphans of New York City
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Episode: 197 - The Orphans of New York City
It was referenced in the context of how older pickpockets would train younger children in the same way Fagin did in the novel.
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Was written in all in Oliver Twist by Dickens would be taught by you know, the Fagans, right?
Episode: 197 - The Orphans of New York City
It was brought up as a book where children would be taught by older men how to steal, similar to the way children were being taught to pickpocket in New York City during that time.
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other kids as Was written in all in Oliver Twist by Dickens would be taught by you know, the Fagans, right?
Save the Cat!
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It was mentioned as a book that teaches people how to write movies, and the author was also said to have written 'Blank Check'. The book's advice was referenced in the context of the chaotic events during a funeral.
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My favorite part about Save the Cat! also is the guy who wrote this book that teaches us how to write movies...
— Episode: 90 - The Past Times with Brooks Wheelan
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Episode: 90 - The Past Times with Brooks Wheelan
It was mentioned as a book that teaches people how to write movies, and the author was also said to have written 'Blank Check'. The book's advice was referenced in the context of the chaotic events during a funeral.
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My favorite part about Save the Cat! also is the guy who wrote this book that teaches us how to write movies...
It's called Save the Cat, Dave.
Episode: 90 - The Past Times with Brooks Wheelan
The podcast hosts discussed Blake Snyder's book, "Save the Cat," referencing its advice on structuring movies and mentioning the author's past work on the film "Blank Check". One host joked about the book's relevance to a story about a town's conflict.
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My favorite part about Save the Cat also is the guy who wrote this book that teaches us how to write movies-
Only wrote Blake Check.
He only wrote Blake Check.
When I wrote the Brian Bonsall classic, Blank Check, about an 11 year old who gets a blank check and then bangs Duff the VJ, who's a grown woman as 11.
It's called Save the Cat, Dave.
The Jungle Book (Illustrated)
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Lassiter recited a Rudyard Kipling poem and falsely claimed he was responsible for making Kipling famous.
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Lassiter recited a Rudyard Kipling poem then claimed that he had been responsible for making Kipling famous
— Episode: 298 - Lasseter's Reef (Live in Perth)
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Episode: 298 - Lasseter's Reef (Live in Perth)
Lassiter recited a Rudyard Kipling poem and falsely claimed he was responsible for making Kipling famous.
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Lassiter recited a Rudyard Kipling poem then claimed that he had been responsible for making Kipling famous
Episode: 298 - Lasseter's Reef (Live in Perth)
Lassiter, during the expedition, recited a Rudyard Kipling poem and then claimed to have been responsible for making Kipling famous.
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Lassiter recited a Rudyard Kipling poem then claimed that he had been responsible for making Kipling famous.
Learned Optimism
It was mentioned as one of Martin Seligman's self-help books, focusing on changing one's mind and life for the better.
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He had written a few self-help books like Learned Optimism how to change your mind in your life.
— Episode: 175 - The Torture Psychologists
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Episode: 175 - The Torture Psychologists
It was mentioned as one of Martin Seligman's self-help books, focusing on changing one's mind and life for the better.
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He had written a few self-help books like Learned Optimism how to change your mind in your life.
Episode: 175 - The Torture Psychologists
It was mentioned in passing as one of Martin Seligman's self-help books about changing one's mind and life, alongside 'Authentic Happiness'.
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He had written a few self-help books like Learned Optimism how to change your mind in your life. Okay, and authentic happiness
Soul on Ice
It was mentioned as a book that Alice found appalling, which contained some controversial views about white women.
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She brought up a chapter in the Eldridge Cleaver, in which book in which he discussed the crime of raping white women.
— Episode: 423 - West Virginia Textbook War
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Episode: 423 - West Virginia Textbook War
It was mentioned as a book that Alice found appalling, which contained some controversial views about white women.
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She brought up a chapter in the Eldridge Cleaver, in which book in which he discussed the crime of raping white women.
Episode: 423 - West Virginia Textbook War
It was mentioned as a book containing offensive content, including a chapter that Alice believed did not reflect Black culture, that had been removed from the textbook.
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She brought up a chapter in the Eldridge Cleaver book in which he discussed the crime of raping white women.
Alice said this did not represent black culture.
The Emerald Mile
The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
The book was mentioned at the end of the podcast as the title of a book about John Wesley Powell's expedition.
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The book was called The Emerald Mile?
— Episode: 339 - John Wesley Powell (Live in SLC)
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Episode: 339 - John Wesley Powell (Live in SLC)
The book was mentioned at the end of the podcast as the title of a book about John Wesley Powell's expedition.
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The book was called The Emerald Mile?
Don't say yeah like that.
Holy shit. Yeah. You're fucking dummies. That's what I fucking love.
So it was called The Emerald Pile.
Episode: 339 - John Wesley Powell (Live in SLC)
The book was mentioned at the end of the podcast as the title of a book about John Wesley Powell's journey down the Grand Canyon.
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Oh shit. Emerald Mile.
The book was called The Emerald Mile?
Run, Rose, Run
A Novel
It was mentioned as a source for the podcast, which focused on the life of Abbie Hoffman.
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Sources, Jack Hoffman, Run, Run, Run, The Lives of Abby Hoffman,
— Episode: 453 - Abbie Hoffman - Part Three
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Episode: 453 - Abbie Hoffman - Part Three
It was mentioned as a source for the podcast, which focused on the life of Abbie Hoffman.
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Sources, Jack Hoffman, Run, Run, Run, The Lives of Abby Hoffman,
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