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Books by Lane Smith mentioned on podcasts
Lane Smith's work has been referenced and discussed across multiple episodes of podcasts such as The Daily Stoic and The Megyn Kelly Show. On The Daily Stoic, in an episode titled The Power Of Authentic Self-Expression with Gary Vee, the host mentioned Smith's book It's a Book! while talking about the challenge of explaining a book in just two minutes on morning television compared to having a three-hour podcast discussion. The host also noted the immense effort involved in writing a book, which can take an author many years to complete, while emphasizing that effectively communicating a big idea concisely remains a rare skill. Additional discussions on The Daily Stoic involving guests like Cal Newport and Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted general writing processes, advice on securing agents, self-publishing marketing strategies, and the disciplined habit of reading daily. Meanwhile, on The Megyn Kelly Show, various episodes touched upon promotional media rounds for books, political memoirs regarding Donald Trump, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book detailing efforts to track down individuals responsible for a murder to secure a relative's release from prison. Although the conversations frequently pivoted to broad topics surrounding the writing life, publishing, marketing, and contemporary politics, Smith's book It's a Book! remained a focal point for exploring the broader challenges of literary communication and public figures promoting their written works across different media platforms.
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It's a Book!
It's a Book! by Lane Smith is a charming children's picture book that humorously explores the nature of reading, technology, and traditional books through a conversation between a clever monkey and a tech-obsessed jackass.
Discussed“And now he is making the media rounds because he's promoting a book in which he makes clear Trump is terrible Um, that he was aware of it, he was a witness to it, it did happen and he believes there is tape of it Though he doesn't know who has it or doesn't believe it'll actually ever come out”
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The very persistent gappers of Frip
The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip by George Saunders, with illustrations by Lane Smith, is a whimsical yet philosophical children's fable about a small seaside village plagued by bizarre, orange, goat-like creatures that cling to goats.
Discussed“oh yes the wonderful very persistent gappers of FRP which is such a great title”
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Penguin problems
Penguin Problems is a humorous and empathetic children's picture book written by Jory John and illustrated by Lane Smith.
Recommended“and then my other favorite picture book is penguin Problems by Jory John illustrated by the great Lane Smith”
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