Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2023-11-07

Books mentioned on Part One: The Surprising Evil of 1950s Men's Adventure Magazines

2 books · With Margaret Killjoy · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Robert sits down with Margaret Killjoy to read a selection of stories and ads from old timey men's adventure magazines, which feature a mix of soft core porn, racism and Indiana Jones style action. (2 Part Series) See omnystudio.

Robert Evans discussed The Godfather by Mario Puzo and The Outsiders by S. E Hinton.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Godfather

    Mario Puzo · at 6:08

    The Godfather by Mario Puzo is a classic crime novel that chronicles the fictional Corleone mafia family and explores themes of power, loyalty, and corruption.

    Discussed
    “uh I believe he's his name is he's Mario Pudo or something the guy who wrote The Godfather the book got his start writing story”
    Where to get it
  2. The Outsiders

    S. E Hinton · at 31:36

    The Outsiders by S.

    Discussed
    “the book that kind of popularized the term Greaser was Essie hinton's The Outsiders”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Escape from Incel Island
“so anyway this is a Christmas gift for you to celebrate the book you published this year escape from incel Island”
Plugged Escape from Incel Island
“well did write a pulp Adventure noela called escape from Insel Island and Merry Christmas”
Plugged After the Revolution
“I also did write a novel once it's called After the Revolution”