The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

The hosts noted that the film "Knight's Tale" drew loosely from a short story of the same name that appears in the classic collection. They explained that Chaucer was referenced as a character in the movie because of this connection. The discussion highlighted the historical source but remained an informational aside rather than a recommendation.

In a brainstorming segment, the hosts casually referenced the title while discussing ideas for a sketch, calling it a "super cool movie" with an alien crash‑landed premise featuring Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossy Junior. They did not delve into its literary merits or recommend it, treating the mention as a light‑hearted pop‑culture reference.

In one episode, the hosts casually referenced a butterbeer from the Harry Potter world while talking about kids' opinions, mentioning the title in passing. They did not provide any recommendation or detailed discussion of the book.

In the episode, the hosts identified the title as the John Grisham novel that featured Julia Roberts, briefly mentioning it by name. No further discussion or recommendation was provided.

During the episode, the hosts noted that the flying monkeys featured in their sketch were drawn from the classic story, highlighting its iconic imagery. The mention was a brief reference rather than a recommendation.

In the episode, the hosts referenced the title while comparing a scenario, noting that people behaved sneakily as depicted in the novel. They used the reference as a brief analogy rather than a full endorsement. The overall tone was light and informal.

In the episode, the hosts referenced the film adaptation of the title, joking that they each appeared in two scenes that highlighted the impossibility of reaching the Earth's core. They remarked that the movie had opened some minds to the story’s premise, delivering a light‑hearted comment rather than a formal endorsement.

Andy discussed how William Goldman originally told the tale to his daughters at bedtime and later wove those stories into the book, which then became the screenplay. The anecdote highlighted the charming, personal origins of the title.

The hosts referenced the title when they created a Calvin joke for listeners who might not be familiar with the comic, framing it as a tattoo gag. They said they wrote the Calvin line specifically for those who didn't know the source. The mention was brief and light‑hearted, without a recommendation to read it.

The hosts talked about the graphic novel, noting its film adaptation and that its creator was famously critical of such adaptations, feeling they often missed his intended messages. They also mentioned that the author’s favorite part of the adaptation was a rap song included in the extras. The discussion was primarily informational rather than an endorsement.

In a brief segment of the Just 2 Guyz episode, one host was seen reading the title, but he later admitted that the choice was entirely random and held no particular relevance to the discussion. The book was therefore mentioned only in passing without any endorsement or critique.

The hosts briefly referenced the book while talking about a story with a similar theme, noting it as an example of a children's title about monsters in a closet. They mentioned it in passing without offering a detailed endorsement or critique.

The hosts noted they had read the Mike Nichols autobiography and praised it as a great work. They highlighted that the book revealed both the highs and lows of Nichols' career, challenging the myth that he only produced hits. Their discussion conveyed strong endorsement of the title.

The book was briefly referenced when Alan Sepinwall listed his published works, mentioning it alongside his other titles on The O.C. and The Sopranos. No specific endorsement or critique was offered, indicating a casual mention.

In the episode, Alan Sepinwall referenced the title while discussing his bibliography of television‑related works. He noted that he had written a book on The Sopranos among other series guides, mentioning it in passing rather than recommending it. The overall tone was a brief acknowledgment.

In the episode, Alan Sepinwall praised the title as a great survey of the hundred best television shows, noting his collaboration with Matt ZollerSeitz and presenting it as a valuable resource for TV enthusiasts. His remarks conveyed strong endorsement of the book.

In a listener Q&A, a fan praised the title for its vivid artwork that seemed to explode off the page and for the fun of performing it with different voices. They noted that this interactive approach delighted both children and the reader, sparking excitement about reading. The overall reaction was enthusiastic and supportive of the book.

During a listener Q&A, one of the hosts briefly recalled reading a children's title, mentioning its name but offering no further commentary or recommendation. The reference was limited to noting the existence of the book without any discussion of its content or merit.