Book · 2010 · Biography & Autobiography
Hitch-22
Nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award
Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 3 podcasts (3 episodes recommend it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by John Williams (2 episodes), David Wolpe (1 episode) and Megyn Kelly (1 episode) on The Book Review (3 episodes), Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode) and The Megyn Kelly Show (1 episode).
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His autobiography, Hitch 22, is a great read.
David Wolpe · Lex Fridman Podcast · Mar 2022 Listen at 1:52:07 Questions about Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens
Who recommends Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens on podcasts?
John Williams (1 episode), David Wolpe (1 episode) and Megyn Kelly (1 episode) have recommended Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 3 podcasts.
Which podcasts mention Hitch-22 the most?
The Book Review (3 episodes), Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode) and The Megyn Kelly Show (1 episode).
Is Hitch-22 recommended, or only discussed?
Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens was recommended in 3 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 2 episodes, as of 2026-09-18.
What do people say about Hitch-22?
David Wolpe on Lex Fridman Podcast (2022-03-16): "His autobiography, Hitch 22, is a great read."
When was Hitch-22 last mentioned on a podcast?
Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens was last recommended on The Megyn Kelly Show by Megyn Kelly on 2026-09-18.
What they say about it
- Autobiographical memoir“autobiography Hitch 22”2
- Reading the memoir“reading Hitch 22”2
The best things said about it
His autobiography Hitch 22 is a great read.
David Wolpe Lex Fridman Podcast · Mar 2022 And the one I'm sort of the furthest into about 150 Pages or so is Christopher Hitchens's Memoir Hitch 22 which was published in 2010 and has a little preface added a year later when he addresses his illness.
And I'm reading Hitch 22 a memoir by Christopher Hitchens.
You've read Have you read um Christopher Hitchens Hitch 22? I never have. You would love it.
Megyn Kelly The Megyn Kelly Show · Sep 2026 Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
Why people recommend it
Hitch-22 is a candid and intellectually robust memoir by the late British-American essayist and critic Christopher Hitchens, reflecting on his political evolution, literary friendships, and eventual battle with cancer. The memoir has drawn widespread acclaim from various public figures and podcast hosts. On The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly recommended the autobiography to Maureen Callahan, expressing her confidence that she would thoroughly enjoy it. John Williams offered a detailed recommendation on The Book Review, noting that he was deeply immersed in the 2010 publication and its poignant preface addressing Hitchens's terminal illness. David Wolpe similarly praised the book on the Lex Fridman Podcast, describing it as an exceptional read and recounting a deeply personal revelation from its pages regarding the tragic suicide pact of Hitchens's mother. The memoir was also referenced in broader critical contexts on literary podcasts. On The Book Review, various guests and hosts compared Hitchens's autobiographical achievement to other notable life writings, placing his distinctive voice and argumentative prose among the finest examples of modern critical memoirs.
Every mention
John Williams and the one I'm sort of the furthest into about 150 Pages or so is Christopher hitch's Memoir hitch 22 whic… 2
“Christopher Hitchens was right Christ I think that's almost it”
“and the one I'm sort of the furthest into about 150 Pages or so is Christopher hitch's Memoir hitch 22 which was published in 2010 and has a little preface added a year later when he addresses his illness”
“and I'm reading hitch 22 a memoir by Christopher Hitchens”
David Wolpe His uh autobiography Hitch 22 is a great read. 1
“His uh autobiography Hitch 22 is a great read.”
“His autobiography, 'Hitch 22,' is a great read and I just want to say what you discover there. I don't know if I'm giving too much away by telling the story—spoiler alert—what you discover there is that his mother ran away with a minister or a priest, and they died in what seemed like a suicide pact.”
Megyn Kelly you've read Have you read um Christopher Hitchens Hitch 22? I never have. You would love it. 1
“you've read Have you read um Christopher Hitchens Hitch 22? I never have. You would love it.”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“James unreliable Memoirs you know Christopher Hitchens is way up there at number what six um his Memoir hitch 22 at five”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“she also reviewed Christopher hitchin' Memoir hitch 22 and so we are looking forward to seeing her around here a lot more”