Book · 1973 · Castles
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride by William Goldman has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 1 episode discusses it), through . Most frequently brought up by Tom Tugendhat (1 episode) and Seth Godin (1 episode) on Conversations with Tyler (2 episodes) and The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode).
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I' love The Princess Bride which is incredibly funny uh and still has some of the greatest comic lines in in in in the English language.
The best things said about it
But it wasn't until I was an adult that I read the book uh The Princess Bride Is by William Goldman.
A story isn't always the Princess Bride. A story isn't always once upon a time.
Seth Godin Conversations with Tyler · May 2023 Why people recommend it
The Princess Bride by William Goldman is a beloved fantasy adventure novel that expertly blends romance, satire, and swashbuckling comedy into a timeless classic. On an episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tom Tugendhat recommended the story while discussing his favorite films, praising it as incredibly funny and noting that it contains some of the greatest comic lines in the English language. On The Ezra Klein Show, Ben Wickler also recommended William Goldman's novel, sharing that he did not read the book until he was an adult and framing it as a wonderful source of joy and laughter. Additionally, Seth Godin brought up the work on Conversations with Tyler, referencing the famous narrative structure in the context of a broader discussion on marketing and what constitutes a true story. These diverse mentions across prominent podcasts illustrate the broad cultural impact of Goldman's work, resonating with public figures, politicians, and thinkers alike. Whether appreciated for its witty dialogue, its inventive framing device, or its heartwarming adventure, the book continues to capture the imaginations of readers and audiences of all ages, securing its place as a cherished staple of modern popular culture.
Every mention
Tom Tugendhat i' love The Princess Bride which is incredibly funny uh and still has some of the greatest comic lines in i… 1
“i' love The Princess Bride which is incredibly funny uh and still has some of the greatest comic lines in in in in the English language”
Seth Godin A story isn't always the Princess Bride. A story isn't always once upon a time. 1
“A story isn't always the Princess Bride. A story isn't always once upon a time.”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“but it wasn't until I was an adult that I read the book uh The Princess Bride Is by William Goldman”
Other mentions (10: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Talking about when talking about trans people nowadays, it reminds me of that scene in The Princess Bride where Vini's talking to the man in black and he's like, you know, but I know and I know and he's trying like I know that you know.”
“It's the old princess bride. I do not think you know what that term means.”
“And he said have you never seen The Princess Bride?”
“and so your listeners may know from from The Princess Bride you know that little swordsman's”
“I don't know but I can't hear the word inconceivable without thinking about Princess Bride”
“that was my moment where I'm like I don't know if this word means what I think it means you know it's like like a princess bride type thing”
“he wrote the books The Princess Bride and Marathon Man”
“Boy, these are all non-fiction except for The Princess Bride. I have to mention it's an outlier.”
“boy these are all non-fiction except for the princess bride um i have to mention it's an outlier”
“and it was a picture of carrie elwis as the dread pirate roberts and princess bride”