Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2025-10-09
Books mentioned on Robert and Cody Read Ben Shapiro's New Book
Robert and Cody Johnston sit down to read Ben Shapiro's latest non-fiction book, which seems to be based entirely on him not understanding how lions work. See omnystudio.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Lions & scavengers
Lions & scavengers is a non-fiction work by Ben Shapiro presented as the true story of America.
Critiqued“Uh, but we are doing a Ben Shapiro book episode because on September 2nd of this year, he published his latest non-fiction novel, Lions and Scavengers, the true story of America.”
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The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
Discussed“So, after introducing this protest and starting his scavengers and the pride, you know, discourse, Ben pivots to discussing the Lord of the Rings. And it's it becomes clear here that that opening sort of vignette about hundreds of thousands strong marching, their banners unfurled.”
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Of Other Worlds
Discussed“This is from a 1946 letter CS Lewis sent to a professor friend of his collected in of other worlds essays and stories. Quote, "Theocracy is the worst of all governments. If we must have a tyrant, a robber baron is far better than an inquisitor."”
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The dark tower, and other stories
Discussed“This is from a 1946 letter CS Lewis sent to a professor friend of his collected in of other worlds essays and stories. Quote, "Theocracy is the worst of all governments. If we must have a tyrant, a robber baron is far better than an inquisitor."”
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Present Concerns
Discussed“In his book, Present Concerns, Lewis wrote, "I don't deserve a share in governing a hen roost, much less a nation, nor do most people who believe advertisements and think in catchwords and spread rumors. The real reason for democracy is just the reverse. Mankind is so fallen that no man can be trusted with unchecked power over his fellows."”
