American Kings
Seth Wickersham
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The Princess Bride Deluxe Edition Hc
William Goldman
Mentioned 5 months ago
The Annual NBA “Would You Rather” Debates, Plus Why the Dodgers Aren’t Necessarily MLB’s Bad Guys w/ Jeff Passan
The Rising Sun
John Toland
Mentioned 5 months ago
The Annual NBA “Would You Rather” Debates, Plus Why the Dodgers Aren’t Necessarily MLB’s Bad Guys w/ Jeff Passan
Pirate Latitudes
Michael Crichton
Mentioned 5 months ago
The Annual NBA “Would You Rather” Debates, Plus Why the Dodgers Aren’t Necessarily MLB’s Bad Guys w/ Jeff Passan
Football For A Buck
Jeff Pearlman
Mentioned 5 months ago
LIVE FROM SAN FRAN! Todd McShay and Steve Young, Plus Cavs–Kings Trade & Giannis Latest
Lonesome Dove
Larry McMurtry
Mentioned 6 months ago
NFL Divisional Round Picks, Harbaugh to the Giants & a Miami–Indiana Preview w/ Kevin Clark, Plus the Legend Al Michaels!
The Power Broker
Robert A. Caro
Mentioned 6 months ago
Tomlin Is One of One, Plus Inside Giannis’s Trade Desires, Anthony Davis’s Future, and More w/ Sam Amick
The Years of Lyndon Johnson
Robert A. Caro
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Tomlin Is One of One, Plus Inside Giannis’s Trade Desires, Anthony Davis’s Future, and More w/ Sam Amick
The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
Mentioned 7 months ago
Knicks Win the NBA Cup, Plus Brian Windhorst Talks Building Around Wemby, OKC vs. the Prime Warriors & LeBron’s Future
The Gales of November
John U. Bacon
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Knicks Win the NBA Cup, Plus Brian Windhorst Talks Building Around Wemby, OKC vs. the Prime Warriors & LeBron’s Future
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Lonesome Dove
A Novel (Lonesome Dove, 3)
The host discussed reading the novel during a segment on Western literature and said it stayed with him long after he finished it. He noted that he couldn't shake it from his mind, indicating a strong positive impact. The mention reflected his personal enthusiasm for the title.
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The host mentioned reading the novel and said it lingered in his mind afterward.
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I was reading a bunch of Western stuff and Western civilization. I read Lonesome Dove for the first time. After I got done with Lonesome Dove, I couldn't get it out of my system.
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They noted that he had read Lonesome Dove, which inspired him to pursue ranch work and consider writing a great American novel.
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He read Lonesome Dove, blew his mind, got a job at a ranch, and thought he could write a great American novel.
American Kings
A Biography of the Quarterback
In a single episode, the host mentioned that he was reading the book about quarterbacks and praised its author as the best in that field. He highlighted the title as a noteworthy read for anyone interested in the sport, indicating strong approval of its content.
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The hosts mentioned they were reading Seth Wickersham's quarterback book, noting it delves into the life and perspective of a quarterback.
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some books i'm reading seth wickersham's quarterback book by the way oh we like seth awesome yep the intro to the whole thing heavy like gets into his whole thing about being a quarterback and love being a quarterback so we'll have him on shortly
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The speaker mentioned reading this book about quarterbacks, noting that Wickersham is considered the best in that area of writing.
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I went to Portugal and I checked out the men's league there and I think Benfica are still in first place. They're terrific. Plenty of seats available. Less than 300 people. Benfica. . . I ran into somebody Superbowl week that is involved in, um, let's say some of those fancy properties in Montana. . . I ran into somebody Superbowl week that is involved in, um, let's say some of those fancy properties in Montana. . . Yeah. Um, American Kings, Wickersham's book on quarterbacks, Wickersham's the best. So I'm reading that.
I'm reading this settling the West thing. I'm on this big West. We might do an American West three part podcast where, um, right now we're Cumberland gap establishing Kentucky.
The Princess Bride Deluxe Edition Hc
S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
The title was referenced in a joke during the episode, which the hosts noted fell flat and did not resonate with the audience. No recommendation or substantive discussion of the book was offered.
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A Princess Bride joke was referenced and noted as having fallen flat.
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After a Princess Bride joke fell flat.
The Book of Five Rings
The hosts discussed possibly starting a reading segment on the title, noting that it was only about a hundred pages long. The suggestion was made in passing while covering other topics, showing interest without a strong endorsement. Overall, the book was mentioned casually.
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They considered starting a reading session on The Book of Five Rings, noting it was only about a hundred pages long.
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what about if we start reading about Samurais, The Book of Five Rings? It's, it's only like a hundred plus pages.
The Gales of November
The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
The hosts noted that they were currently reading the book about the famous shipwreck, mentioning it in passing during the conversation. No specific endorsement or critique was given, so it was treated as a casual reference.
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They mentioned that they were currently reading The Edmund Fitzgerald, a book about the famous shipwreck.
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And now I'm on the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Football For A Buck
The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL
The book was highlighted for its thorough and accurate recounting of the USFL's rise and fall, with the guest emphasizing how well the author captured the league's origins and ultimate demise. Steve Young praised the author’s work, calling it great and incredible. The discussion positioned the title as a must‑read for anyone interested in that chapter of football history.
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The book detailing the USFL history was highly praised for capturing the story accurately. The guest noted that the author did a great job covering the league's beginnings and eventual collapse.
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I read the USFL book that Jeff Perlman did. Great. He did a great job. It is. He captured it. It's incredible.
The Power Broker
Robert Moses and the Fall of New York
The hosts discussed the title while sharing reading recommendations, noting that a guest had purchased the book and even brought it to the gym to encourage them to read it. Ryan Russello recalled being told, "you have to read it," and expressed interest in checking it out. The conversation highlighted the guest's enthusiasm for the book as a must‑read.
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The hosts mentioned the book while discussing reading recommendations and noted that a guest had bought it and brought it to the gym.
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He was like have you read Caro on LBJ or Power Broker. I was like no, I've actually never read any of that stuff. ... He bought me the book, brought it to Equinox.
He was like you got to read it. He's like you have to read it. He bought me the book, brought it to Equinox.
The Years of Lyndon Johnson
The Path to Power
The host recalled that a guest had suggested the book as a definitive read on LBJ and even brought a copy to the studio. He mentioned that he had been given the book and planned to read passages from it on the show, indicating strong endorsement. The discussion highlighted the book's depth and relevance to understanding the former president.
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The book was referenced as a recommended read about LBJ, with the host noting that a guest suggested it and later stating an intention to read from it on the show.
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He was like have you read Caro on LBJ or Power Broker. ... He bought me the book, brought it to Equinox.
I think I may read from Carol book one of LBJ. There's a thing about irons and the women from the hill country and how they, I want to share it with America.
The Rising Sun
The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-1945
The hosts noted that they were currently reading the book and encouraged listeners to check it out from the library. Their comment was a brief endorsement without detailed analysis.
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The hosts said they were currently reading Rising Sun and suggested checking it out from the library.
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I'm actually reading Rising Sun. Check that out of the library.
Pirate Latitudes
A Novel
The hosts briefly noted that the title was outperforming Rising Sun at that moment, indicating they preferred it. This comparison suggested a positive view of the book, though no detailed discussion was provided. Overall, the mention was brief and favorable.
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They mentioned that Pirate Latitudes was better than Rising Sun at that moment.
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Pirate Latitudes better doing Rising Sun right now.
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