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Rain
Rain by Cynthia Barnett has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 1 episode discusses it), through . Most frequently brought up by Ben Bowlin (1 episode) and Parul Sehgal (1 episode) on Stuff They Don't Want You To Know (1 episode) and The Book Review (1 episode).
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We do owe a shout out to the uh amazing author Cynthia Barnett who wrote rain a natural and cultural history.
The best things said about it
But we do owe a shout-out to the amazing author Cynthia Barnett, who wrote "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History." You guys know, longtime listeners, we love books about cartoonishly specific things!
Why people recommend it
Rain: A Natural and Cultural History by Cynthia Barnett is an engaging exploration of the physical science, historical impact, and deep cultural resonance of rain throughout human civilization. The book was featured on an episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, where hosts Ben Bowlin and their colleagues praised Barnett as an amazing author who possesses a talent for writing captivating books about cartoonishly specific subjects. Bowlin referenced the publication to highlight unusual historical rainfall events and to cite the author's extensive research concerning rare meteorological phenomena, including non-aquatic rains. Additionally, cultural critic Parul Sehgal discussed the volume on The Book Review podcast, remarking with humor that she is naturally inclined to read a cultural history of virtually any topic if it is featured prominently in a subtitle. Across these discussions, the book was celebrated not only for its meticulous meteorological research but also for its ability to illuminate the profound ways in which weather patterns have shaped human culture, mythology, and daily life across the centuries. The hosts consistently recommended the work to listeners who appreciate deeply researched, narrative-driven non-fiction focused on the unique wonders of the natural world.
Every mention
Ben Bowlin we do owe a shout out to the uh amazing author Cynthia Barnett who wrote rain a natural and cultural history 1
“we do owe a shout out to the uh amazing author Cynthia Barnett who wrote rain a natural and cultural history”
“we were trying to get to with Cynthia Barnett rain and natural and cultural history she notes”
Parul Sehgal but um it's a book called Reign a cultural history also to be to be fair I will read a cultural history of… 1
“but um it's a book called Reign a cultural history also to be to be fair I will read a cultural history of anything if that is in the subtitle”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“But we do owe a shout-out to the amazing author Cynthia Barnett, who wrote "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History." You guys know, longtime listeners, we love books about cartoonishly specific things!”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and i write about this in the book about and then we ask how do neurons actually make predictions physically”
“and this year there is a book about Rain by Cynthia Barnett”