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Drunk-ish
A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol
In two episodes, an unidentified speaker noted that they were listening to the memoir about leaving alcohol and appreciated the author's perspective on the subject. The discussion highlighted that the title explores the author's personal journey with alcohol and was enjoyed by the listener.
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Episode: #2333 RHOBH, Part 2: Kyle Does The Splits
One speaker was currently listening to this book and enjoyed the author's perspective on leaving alcohol, noting that it was a memoir about that topic.
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I am currently listening to Drunkish by Stephanie Wilder Taylor.
And this is a book about leaving alcohol. It's called A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol.
Episode: #2332 RHOBH, Part 1: Kyle Does The Splits
The speaker was currently listening to this book, which was described as a memoir about leaving alcohol, and they really enjoyed the author's perspective on the topic.
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I am currently listening to Drunkish by Stephanie Wilder Taylor.
And this is a book about leaving alcohol. It's called A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol.
Fences (August Wilson's Century Cycle, 6)
The title was referenced in two episodes as part of jokes, first when a speaker quipped about trying to sue the late author, and later when the hosts humorously noted they had purchased a copy of the book instead of a physical fence for a shelter. Neither episode offered a serious recommendation, and the mentions were purely comedic.
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Episode: #2223 RHOP: Happy House Warning Party
One speaker referenced the title of this work while explaining Karen's tagline, joking that they tried to sue the author who had passed away.
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I tried to sue August Wilson, but turns out he's passed. He's unfortunate. He wrote a book about me.
Episode: Welcome to Crappie Lake: Swinger Set
A copy of August Wilson's "Fences" was mentioned as something the hosts mistakenly purchased instead of ordering a physical fence for the animal shelter.
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The bad news is we only paid for a copy of Fences by August Wilson from Barnes & Noble. Here it is. Enjoy.
Room 23
A Secret Service Agent's Story of Espionage and Intrigue
The book was highlighted for its rarity, with a guest bringing a limited-edition copy that had sold out after only ten copies were printed. It later resurfaced when a friend mentioned it as a tribute, prompting a host to push promotion of the title, which was noted as a repeat of a previously backfired tactic. The discussion focused on its scarcity and the awkward promotional attempts rather than its content.
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Episode: RHOBH: Hewe I Aaaaam!
Diana brought a copy of her book, which was apparently sold out, to Garcelle's party, noting it was a very limited edition and required her to print a file copy at Kinkos to bring one.
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so Diana has brought her book but it looks like it's in a glass case and it looks like the top of a coffin at a funeral which I don't know if that was like her nod to um Golan or what but well either way uh it's a copy of her book Room 23 and she's like it's actually a very hard book to find the book is sold out you know all 10 copies and it's a very limited edition
Episode: RHOBH: Crystal Crew Persuasion
The book was brought up by one of Rena's friends as a tribute to Rena's mother, but Rena immediately tried to push the conversation toward promoting it, which was noted as something she had done before when it backfired.
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and Rena okay this lady just came in one of Rena's friends supposedly this lady just came in and wore bird earrings as a tribute to Rena's mother and what does Rena do immediately thank you so much have you guys seen her book Room 23 tell them about the book tell them let's talk about the book let's talk about the book
Diana's like well I think I've already talked about these books so looks her whole face and then we see the clip of Rena trying to bring it up the first time and everybody being like oh my god sex positivity
The Power of Now
A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
A book mentioned in relation to spiritual or self-help concepts that one speaker suggested Ryan should not use as an excuse after cheating.
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Power of now, it's in the Oprah book club.
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A book mentioned in relation to spiritual or self-help concepts that one speaker suggested Ryan should not use as an excuse after cheating.
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Power of now, it's in the Oprah book club.
Signs
The Secret Language of the Universe
One speaker mentioned learning a lot from this book, using it as a point of debate regarding learning from secrets versus non-secret things.
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I learned a lot from a book called the secret.
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One speaker mentioned learning a lot from this book, using it as a point of debate regarding learning from secrets versus non-secret things.
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I learned a lot from a book called the secret.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Reese's Book Club (A Novel)
One speaker mentioned reading this book and immediately picturing the cast for a movie adaptation, criticizing the choice of a very posh actress for the role of the poor country girl protagonist.
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but this fucking I read this book okay loved it well didn't love it but like it was good I remember where the rad dad's I always think of you when I hear it because I remember there was a period of ti...
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Episode: RHOA: Incense and Sensibility
One speaker mentioned reading this book and immediately picturing the cast for a movie adaptation, criticizing the choice of a very posh actress for the role of the poor country girl protagonist.
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but this fucking I read this book okay loved it well didn't love it but like it was good I remember where the rad dad's I always think of you when I hear it because I remember there was a period of time on this podcast either it was happening either on the air or right before you were like well I'm reading this book about the crawdads or something else
and it's like a real country girl you know it's like a real poor girl who lives in like a shoebox after everybody's dead she raises herself and like real poor like super and then I watch a commercial and it's this fucking girl like well but I decided to play her I really wanted to get like you got the poshest fucking person not even from here
Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set
Books 1-7 (Slipcase)
One speaker mentioned reading the books before the movies came out, and had difficulty with the phonetic spelling of one character's name.
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I read all the books, but you know, there weren't the movies back then. In the old days, you know, I finished that right after the Bible, darling. And I remember reading it in my head. I pronounce it...
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Episode: Below Deck: Bye Bye Miss American Sigh
One speaker mentioned reading the books before the movies came out, and had difficulty with the phonetic spelling of one character's name.
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I read all the books, but you know, there weren't the movies back then. In the old days, you know, I finished that right after the Bible, darling. And I remember reading it in my head. I pronounce it Hermione. Hermione or something.
This Death of Kings
The Tudor Succession (Thomas Cromwell
The speakers mentioned how much they enjoyed the theme song and expressed anticipation for its return in Spring 2023, noting that it was scheduled much sooner than the expected return of House of the Dragon content.
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Because succession the preview came on Oh my god, I get as close to dancing as I ever get when that theme song comes on just start kind of shaking my shoulders like yeah, I thought you were playing th...
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Episode: House of the Dragon: And Now We Dance
The speakers mentioned how much they enjoyed the theme song and expressed anticipation for its return in Spring 2023, noting that it was scheduled much sooner than the expected return of House of the Dragon content.
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Because succession the preview came on Oh my god, I get as close to dancing as I ever get when that theme song comes on just start kind of shaking my shoulders like yeah, I thought you were playing the Real Housewives of ultimate The Real Housewives of ultimate girl strip season two theme song there for a moment.
I will give you one line from Mr. Roy himself. These people are pigmies. I mean, come on, you got to love that show. Can't wait for you spring 2023.
The Undoing Project
A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
A speaker referenced being on the same page of a book titled 'Friends, the complete, the complete story of the show Friends' while discussing relationship expectations with another character.
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Can we be on all those pages, please? I just want to make sure that we're on the same page of our vows that say that we're just going to stay friends. Okay.
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Episode: Below Deck Down Under: Culverized
A speaker referenced being on the same page of a book titled 'Friends, the complete, the complete story of the show Friends' while discussing relationship expectations with another character.
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Can we be on all those pages, please? I just want to make sure that we're on the same page of our vows that say that we're just going to stay friends. Okay.
Moby Dick (Chartwell Classics)
The book was mentioned in a hypothetical scenario where a character was stuck with it as the only reading material available during a prison stay.
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I was trying to like read a book and everything and all they had left was Moby Dick and like I'm trying to read about this as well and like did he have a big deck? like what's going o...
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Episode: #2201 Winter House: Coloradopes
The book was mentioned in a hypothetical scenario where a character was stuck with it as the only reading material available during a prison stay.
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I was trying to like read a book and everything and all they had left was Moby Dick and like I'm trying to read about this as well and like did he have a big deck? like what's going on with Moby Dick?
Super Freakonomics
Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
The speaker watched a television show about the American Revolutionary War, which they described as very good.
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It was so good, Patriot.
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Episode: #2401 Below Deck: The French Disconnection
The speaker watched a television show about the American Revolutionary War, which they described as very good.
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It was so good, Patriot.
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)
The book was brought up when discussing "Return of the King," and the speaker mentioned being religious lately and credited God with writing it.
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But Return of the King is also like Lord of the Rings. It's very Hobbit-y.
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Episode: Below Deck Sailing Yacht: Getting the Job Bun
The book was brought up when discussing "Return of the King," and the speaker mentioned being religious lately and credited God with writing it.
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But Return of the King is also like Lord of the Rings. It's very Hobbit-y.
Yeah. So that's why I credit God with writing Lord of the Rings.
The Poisonwood Bible
Sonia's temporary living situation, surrounded by plastic drapes, was compared to the setting of this book, suggesting a quarantined or isolated state.
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It's like The Poisonwood Bible or whatever.
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Sonia's temporary living situation, surrounded by plastic drapes, was compared to the setting of this book, suggesting a quarantined or isolated state.
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It's like The Poisonwood Bible or whatever.
Alexander Hamilton
A book, likely a reference to the musical or the historical figure, was mentioned when a listener's question to Larsa was incorrectly attributed to 'Alexander Hamilton' by the speaker.
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Maria from Boston said Larsa why did you get all this work done did you think you weren't hot enough or did you feel like you had to compete with certain friends and L. M. Miranda says Alexand...
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Episode: RHOM: Larsa-nic and Old Faces
A book, likely a reference to the musical or the historical figure, was mentioned when a listener's question to Larsa was incorrectly attributed to 'Alexander Hamilton' by the speaker.
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Maria from Boston said Larsa why did you get all this work done did you think you weren't hot enough or did you feel like you had to compete with certain friends and L. M. Miranda says Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton I think this was for you Alexia sorry my name is Alexander Hamilton
The Legacy Journey
A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity
Legacy is a podcast, not a book.
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Episode: #2488 House of the Dragon S02E05: Aegon, Girl
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Great Expectations (Dover Thrift Editions
Classic Novels)
The speakers referenced the title of this book when discussing Kyle's tendency to lower her expectations in relationships, particularly in reference to marrying P.K.
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I can't even believe you had half of the title of the book, Great Expectations on that, Maribs.
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Episode: #2318 RHOBH: Emerging from the Ashes
The speakers referenced the title of this book when discussing Kyle's tendency to lower her expectations in relationships, particularly in reference to marrying P.K.
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I can't even believe you had half of the title of the book, Great Expectations on that, Maribs.
Speak the Blessing
Send Your Words in the Direction You Want Your Life to Go
Ronnie suggested that complimenting someone three times can help them see past their narcissism. He indicated that this was advice he read in a Joel Osteen book.
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Read that in some Joel Osteen book or some shit.
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Ronnie suggested that complimenting someone three times can help them see past their narcissism. He indicated that this was advice he read in a Joel Osteen book.
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Read that in some Joel Osteen book or some shit.
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection
The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socks
The book was mentioned in a hypothetical context, suggesting Mia's narrative style would resemble the book because of its contradictions and unreliable narrator qualities.
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And when was the last time she read a book? Queen X and Ham by Dr. Seuss. That's probably her last book.
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Episode: RHOP: Miami Frown Machine
The book was mentioned in a hypothetical context, suggesting Mia's narrative style would resemble the book because of its contradictions and unreliable narrator qualities.
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And when was the last time she read a book? Queen X and Ham by Dr. Seuss. That's probably her last book.
It would probably just be like Green Eggs and Ham. Really? I'm Sam. I'm Sam, Sam, I am Sam, I am Sam. I do not like them, Sam, I am Green Eggs and Ham.
Nancy Drew Starter Set - Books 1-5
A cake at Brynn's birthday party was decorated to look like a Nancy Drew book, which was noted as pretty cool.
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So now this cake comes out, it's a Nancy Drew book, which is pretty cool.
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Episode: #2192 RHONY Part Two: Polly Want a Cackle?
A cake at Brynn's birthday party was decorated to look like a Nancy Drew book, which was noted as pretty cool.
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So now this cake comes out, it's a Nancy Drew book, which is pretty cool.
The Notebook
Jesse compared his experience trying to get Michelle to come back to him with the movie "The Notebook", as he said he was "so aware" and basically drove Michelle to the point of getting into his car.
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It's basically The Notebook. I was so aware.
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Episode: #2426 The Valley S01E09: The Bad News Big Bears
Jesse compared his experience trying to get Michelle to come back to him with the movie "The Notebook", as he said he was "so aware" and basically drove Michelle to the point of getting into his car.
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It's basically The Notebook. I was so aware.
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