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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
What happened this past weekend. And sometimes what happened on other days.
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The Middle Passage
James Hollis
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Tales From The Tiller
Tony Bonfiglio
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#637 - FDNY Firefighter
The Bridges of Madison County
Robert James Waller
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#636 - Jason Momoa
The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck
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#633 - Trevor Wallace
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin
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#633 - Trevor Wallace
All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria Remarque
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#633 - Trevor Wallace
The Body
Stephen King
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#630 - Stephen Wilson Jr.
Ingram
Louis C.K.
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#624 - Sketch
Soul Boom
Rainn Wilson
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#624 - Sketch
Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck
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#623 - Gary Sinise
A Dictionary of the English Language
Samuel Johnson
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#611 - Louis C.K.
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The Jungle Book (Illustrated)
The 1894 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
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Jonathan London, David Parkins'sI'm a Truck Driver [Hardcover](2010)
Theo mentioned he had a new book about truck drivers that he should have been reading instead of the news.
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I should have stayed out of the dang news man. I should have just read my book I got this new book about truck drivers
— Episode: 3-27-17 | This Past Weekend #15
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Episode: 3-27-17 | This Past Weekend #15
Theo mentioned he had a new book about truck drivers that he should have been reading instead of the news.
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I should have stayed out of the dang news man. I should have just read my book I got this new book about truck drivers
Triggers
Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses
It was mentioned in passing as a book about triggers and habits and how to adjust to form new and better habits.
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and there's a new book and about Triggers and about how a lot of your life you get it's reactions to things and then falling into habits and what creates those habits and how you have...
— Episode: 3-06-17 | This Past Weekend #12
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Episode: 3-06-17 | This Past Weekend #12
It was mentioned in passing as a book about triggers and habits and how to adjust to form new and better habits.
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and there's a new book and about Triggers and about how a lot of your life you get it's reactions to things and then falling into habits and what creates those habits and how you have to just adjust a few simple things to create new and better habits I'm not sure the name of that book I could look it up but fucking I'm not gonna but yeah
The Holy Quran
English Translation of The Noble Qur'an English Translate Thermo Leather Covered Quran| Quran Size
The Quran was mentioned as the holy book the girl was reading in a tent, compared to the Bible.
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She was just sitting in my tent reading the Quran, which is like the Holy book, like reading the Bible.
— Episode: #602 - Gaza Doctor (Aziz Rahman, MD)
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Episode: #602 - Gaza Doctor (Aziz Rahman, MD)
The Quran was mentioned as the holy book the girl was reading in a tent, compared to the Bible.
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She was just sitting in my tent reading the Quran, which is like the Holy book, like reading the Bible.
A Dictionary of the English Language
an Anthology (Penguin Classics)
The hosts discussed Samuel Johnson's groundbreaking dictionary, noting its historical significance as the first comprehensive English dictionary published in the 18thcentury.
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There was a guy named Samuel Johnson back in England in the early 1700s and he was the first person to write a dictionary for English... It was published in April 1775 and is among the most influentia...
— Episode: #611 - Louis C.K.
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Episode: #611 - Louis C.K.
The hosts discussed Samuel Johnson's groundbreaking dictionary, noting its historical significance as the first comprehensive English dictionary published in the 18thcentury.
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There was a guy named Samuel Johnson back in England in the early 1700s and he was the first person to write a dictionary for English... It was published in April 1775 and is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language.
The Book of Awakening
Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have
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The Book of Mistakes
A new book by Greg Fitzsimmons was mentioned, described as a special on YouTube. It was implied to be humorous.
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Greg Fitzsimmons, you know me. So check that out. I love Greg. I love him.
— Episode: E530 Bobby Lee
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Episode: E530 Bobby Lee
A new book by Greg Fitzsimmons was mentioned, described as a special on YouTube. It was implied to be humorous.
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Greg Fitzsimmons, you know me. So check that out. I love Greg. I love him.
Messing with the Wrong People (All chapters)
An ABDL Story
This was Joe Gatto's first stand-up comedy special, which he toured with for two and a half years before releasing it on YouTube. He was super proud of the material that went into the special.
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He has a new stand up comedy special out on YouTube called Messing With People
— Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
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Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
This was Joe Gatto's first stand-up comedy special, which he toured with for two and a half years before releasing it on YouTube. He was super proud of the material that went into the special.
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He has a new stand up comedy special out on YouTube called Messing With People
Your first special. First special. Wow. Messing with people, yeah.
I toured with it for two and a half years. And you know how it is. You don't want the content to just go away. I'm super proud of it.
Where is Bub?...
This was Joe Gatto's new children's book that was published by Penguin. It was about his son who lost his beloved bear named Barry at bedtime and had to calm down and retrace his steps to find it.
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as well as a new children's book called Where's Barry.
— Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
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Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
This was Joe Gatto's new children's book that was published by Penguin. It was about his son who lost his beloved bear named Barry at bedtime and had to calm down and retrace his steps to find it.
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as well as a new children's book called Where's Barry.
I have a fat belly one there for me in the show that I had pretty famously. And he made me one, but he made one of himself and he gave me a two pack.
This is my, my, my daughter and my son there. [...] And then I got a I'm on tour now in my new hour. Let's get into a tour. And where is the where's Barry what ages is it for. It's four to eight. It's a picture book.
THE DOG FATHER
This was a previous photo book Joe Gatto created about his love for dogs, desserts, and growing up Italian.
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I had a book a cookbook. It was a photo book photo book THE DOG FATHER my love of dogs desserts and grown up Italian.
— Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
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Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
This was a previous photo book Joe Gatto created about his love for dogs, desserts, and growing up Italian.
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I had a book a cookbook. It was a photo book photo book THE DOG FATHER my love of dogs desserts and grown up Italian.
Messing with the Wrong People (All chapters)
An ABDL Story
The guest released this as his first stand-up comedy special, which was available on YouTube. He toured with the material for two and a half years before releasing it.
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He has a new stand up comedy special out on YouTube called Messing With People as well as a new children's book called Where's Barry.
— Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
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Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
The guest released this as his first stand-up comedy special, which was available on YouTube. He toured with the material for two and a half years before releasing it.
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He has a new stand up comedy special out on YouTube called Messing With People as well as a new children's book called Where's Barry.
Your first special. Wow. Messing with people, yeah.
I toured with it for two and a half years.
Where is Bub?...
The guest mentioned his new children's book, which was published by Penguin and featured Easter eggs related to his comedy work. The story was based on a real-life event where his son hid a beloved teddy bear.
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He has a new stand up comedy special out on YouTube called Messing With People as well as a new children's book called Where's Barry.
— Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
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Episode: E535 Joe Gatto
The guest mentioned his new children's book, which was published by Penguin and featured Easter eggs related to his comedy work. The story was based on a real-life event where his son hid a beloved teddy bear.
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He has a new stand up comedy special out on YouTube called Messing With People as well as a new children's book called Where's Barry.
I wrote a kid's book. I wanted to do the standup thing. You know, I've been always wanted to be a filmmaker. So I've got some scripts like, and I never had time for any of that stuff. You know, like I want to write a kid's book. I wrote a kid's book.
Where's Barry. Came out and then I got a I'm on tour now in my new hour.
And then he just like feels like a king which is fun. They get to see these towns which I like too.
I had to teach him how to like calm down and trace your steps.
All Quiet on the Western Front
The guest mentioned this book while discussing reading material that was not sexually stimulating enough to prevent him from resorting to pornography. He stated it was a good book.
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Oh, I'll tell you. Uh, laying there, like reading and then being like, oh, this book isn't enough, you know? Like, and it's just a book. It's like a good book. Is that photos or no? It's like All's Qu...
— Episode: #633 - Trevor Wallace
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Episode: #633 - Trevor Wallace
The guest mentioned this book while discussing reading material that was not sexually stimulating enough to prevent him from resorting to pornography. He stated it was a good book.
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Oh, I'll tell you. Uh, laying there, like reading and then being like, oh, this book isn't enough, you know? Like, and it's just a book. It's like a good book. Is that photos or no? It's like All's Quiet on the Western Front or something.
The Silver Linings Playbook
A Novel
He referenced "Silver Linings Playbook" while describing a knitted quilt, indicating familiarity with the title.
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her like a silver linings playbook, like knitted quilt or whatever.
— Episode: #605 - Memphis Crisp
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Episode: #605 - Memphis Crisp
He referenced "Silver Linings Playbook" while describing a knitted quilt, indicating familiarity with the title.
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her like a silver linings playbook, like knitted quilt or whatever.
The Body
They noted it was a Stephen King novella titled The Body, which served as the source material for the film Stand By Me.
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the movie ... is also a Stephen King story, that movie is based off a Stephen King novella called The Body.
— Episode: #630 - Stephen Wilson Jr.
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Episode: #630 - Stephen Wilson Jr.
They noted it was a Stephen King novella titled The Body, which served as the source material for the film Stand By Me.
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the movie ... is also a Stephen King story, that movie is based off a Stephen King novella called The Body.
Reminders of Him
A Novel
Theo expressed excitement about the novel, saying it offered him a chance to dip his toes into something beyond music.
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Reminders of Him. Colleen Hoover. And I will say, I'm, I'm very excited about it. It was an opportunity for me to kind of dip my toes a little bit into being something other than a mu...
— Episode: #606 - Lainey Wilson
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Episode: #606 - Lainey Wilson
Theo expressed excitement about the novel, saying it offered him a chance to dip his toes into something beyond music.
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Reminders of Him. Colleen Hoover. And I will say, I'm, I'm very excited about it. It was an opportunity for me to kind of dip my toes a little bit into being something other than a musician, which was fun.
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
It was described as a book about trauma and how the body stores trauma.
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There is a book called The Body Remembers which is about trauma and how the body stores trauma.
— Episode: E531 Kevin Smith
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Episode: E531 Kevin Smith
It was described as a book about trauma and how the body stores trauma.
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There is a book called The Body Remembers which is about trauma and how the body stores trauma.
Soul Boom
Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
Theo talked about having Rainn Wilson's book as a gift and noted it was another collectible he kept.
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There's Rainn Wilson's book. Some lady made this real rat.
— Episode: #624 - Sketch
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Episode: #624 - Sketch
Theo talked about having Rainn Wilson's book as a gift and noted it was another collectible he kept.
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There's Rainn Wilson's book. Some lady made this real rat.
The Hide Hunters
Steven mentioned his upcoming MeatEater series book titled "The Hide Hunters," which focuses on the hunters who decimated the buffalo populations on the Great Plains after the Civil War.
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I have a new, there's a new meat eater season coming out. ... our new one coming out now is called The Hide Hunters.
— Episode: #610 - Steven Rinella
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Episode: #610 - Steven Rinella
Steven mentioned his upcoming MeatEater series book titled "The Hide Hunters," which focuses on the hunters who decimated the buffalo populations on the Great Plains after the Civil War.
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I have a new, there's a new meat eater season coming out. ... our new one coming out now is called The Hide Hunters.
Tales From The Tiller
TRUE STORIES OF HEROISM, HEARTBREAK, AND HUMOR
Tony Bonfiglio released his memoir in September, sharing firefighter stories and recipes from his career. The book was praised for its mix of heroism, heartbreak, humor, and food.
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This is your book right here, Tales From The Tiller.
— Episode: #637 - FDNY Firefighter
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Episode: #637 - FDNY Firefighter
Tony Bonfiglio released his memoir in September, sharing firefighter stories and recipes from his career. The book was praised for its mix of heroism, heartbreak, humor, and food.
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This is your book right here, Tales From The Tiller.
I didn't even know you had written this.
I wrote this. It just came out last September.
You have a book, Tales From The Tiller. The true stories of heroism, heartbreak and humor. The luckiest guy alive in his journey in the FDNY.
Who helped you put it together? Just me and my son, my wife, my brotherinlaw... all inhouse.
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