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Books by William Somerset Maugham mentioned on podcasts

3 books across 3 episodes on 2 podcasts.

The Alien Corn is William Somerset Maugham’s most mentioned book on podcasts, brought up in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode with a recommendation). In all, 3 books by William Somerset Maugham have come up in 3 episodes on 2 podcasts, led by The Alien Corn (1 episode), Sheppey (1 episode) and The Magician (1 episode), through .

Questions about books by William Somerset Maugham

What is William Somerset Maugham's most mentioned book on podcasts?

The Alien Corn is William Somerset Maugham's most mentioned book on podcasts, recommended in all 1 episode across 1 podcast, as of May 26, 2025.

How many of William Somerset Maugham's books come up on podcasts?

3 books by William Somerset Maugham come up on podcasts: 3 books across 3 episodes on 2 podcasts, as of May 26, 2025.

Who recommends books by William Somerset Maugham?

Paul Bloom (1 episode) has recommended books by William Somerset Maugham on podcasts.

Which podcasts mention William Somerset Maugham most?

EconTalk (2 episodes) and Stuff They Don't Want You To Know (1 episode).

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  1. The Alien Corn

    1 episode · EconTalk

    The Alien Corn by William Somerset Maugham is a compelling short story that examines the complex human dilemma of pursuing artistic ambitions versus recognizing personal limitations.

    Recommended
    “There's a very um powerful Somerset mom short story called The Alien Corn uh which is about a young man who desperately wants to be a great pianist, a great musician”
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  2. Sheppey

    1 episode · EconTalk

    Discussed
    “Uh but the most eloquent version of it is told by Somerset Maugham in a play uh that he wrote in 1933 called uh Sheppey.”
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  3. The Magician

    1 episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

    Discussed
    “if you look at the this is a spoiler but uh the primary biography written about this guy is the magician with uh CIA a magician capitalized the magician”
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