Book · 2001 · science fiction
American Gods
- mentions
- 9
- people
- 5
- podcasts
- 5
- episodes
- 8
- recommendations
- 3
That's an awesome book.
What they say about it
- References the television adaptation“made a TV show about”3
- Discussed by Ben Bowlin“American Gods by Neil Gaiman”2
The best things said about it
I would go with American Gods as I did in the piece.
I read American Gods, Neil Gaiman's book, that they made a TV show about.
American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
I love what Neil Gaiman does with myth and, you know, with American Gods for example.
Where and when it comes up
Mentions per year
How it comes up
5 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
American Gods by Neil Gaiman is a fantasy novel published in 2001 that explores the conflict between traditional mythological deities and modern American manifestations of technology and consumerism. The book has received high praise and frequent mentions across multiple podcasts. On The Book Review, Jude Beersdorfer recommended it as the essential starting point for any reader completely new to Neil Gaiman's literary works. Ben Bowlin and the hosts of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know frequently discussed the novel, connecting its themes of mythological entities, ancient folklore, and old gods versus new powers to broader cultural conversations about immigrant beliefs and conspiratorial narratives. Similarly, Suzanne Santo shared on The Joe Rogan Experience that she read the book and reflected deeply on its core premise regarding old gods existing in modern society. Charlamagne tha God referenced the novel on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett to illustrate broader points about contemporary society, technology, and cultural evolution. Furthermore, Neil Gaiman himself appeared on The Tim Ferriss Show to discuss the physical writing process behind creating the novel in large notebooks. Across these diverse conversations, the book is consistently celebrated for its imaginative scope, unique integration of global mythologies, and enduring relevance to modern social commentary.
Every mention
Ben Bowlin and also watch American Gods because there is a gin in the episode that went out last 2
“this is a big part of the U narrative American Gods by Neil Gaiman right I'm leaning on fiction a lot here”
“and also watch American Gods because there is a gin in the episode that went out last”
Jude Beersdorfer I would go with American Gods as I did in the piece and it was written in 2001 1
“I would go with American Gods as I did in the piece and it was written in 2001”
Charlamagne tha God well not the movie the the book American Gods it became a a TV show 1
“well not the movie the the book American Gods it became a a TV show”
Neil Gaiman those were the ones I wrote Stardust and American Gods in sort of big size but they weren't terribly portable 1
“those were the ones I wrote Stardust and American Gods in sort of big size but they weren't terribly portable”
Suzanne Santo Norse gods I read American Gods Neil gaiman's book that they made a TV show about it 1
“Norse gods I read American Gods Neil gaiman's book that they made a TV show about it”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker3
“it just occurred to me that the Neil Gaiman Book American Gods has something in common with some of these thoughts”
“I love uh what Neil Gaiman does with myth and you know with American Gods for example or a Nancy boys”
“so also that's an awesome book before we move on Yeah Yeah But book is great the show is turning out much better than I expected”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Supposedly, also, um, I've never read American Gods, the Neil Gaiman book. Have you? Have you read any of his stuff? Never have. I've read some of his short stories and they're amazing. So, I'm surprised I've never read his novels, but in American Gods, um, one of the characters is a Slavic god named Zernborg. That's what I'm going”
“It's why it felt wonderful to follow American gods up with Coraline, nobody even knew that I wanted to be a kids author”