📚 8 Books mentioned in "The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang" of Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Podcast: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Episode: The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Published on October 12, 2024
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Nancy Drew 40
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You definitely didn't make the list! 321, Nancy Drew! Nancy Drew! You know who gets to the bottom of it every time?
In this segment, the hosts delve into the cultural significance of Nancy Drew, highlighting her reputation as a skilled detective capable of unraveling mysteries, which is emphasized by the repeated mention of her name.
Slouching Toward Bethlehem
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Um, Slouching Towards Bethlehem! And of course, did you read Goodbye to All That when you left New York? I think people sent it to you!
The speakers discuss the famous essay collection by Joan Didion titled 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem', referencing it while also mentioning another notable essay, 'Goodbye to All That', as part of their conversation about Didion's impact on culture.
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And of course, did you read Goodbye to All That when you left New York? I think people sent it to you! No, did you send me that book?
In this exchange, the speakers discuss whether the essay 'Goodbye to All That' was read upon leaving New York, noting its significance and the cultural impact of its author, Joan Didion.
The Art of War
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Number 213, Sun Tzu wrote 'The Art of War.' Yes, which has inspired many, many, many people, reality stars even. By any means necessary, by any means necessary.
In this segment, the hosts explore the significant influence that Sun Tzu's work, 'The Art of War,' has had on various figures in modern culture, highlighting its relevance even among reality stars.
The Creative Habit
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And she wrote a wonderful book called The Creative Habit, which I encourage everyone to read, inspiring dancers still today! Still today!
During the discussion, the speaker highlights a wonderful book titled 'The Creative Habit', encouraging everyone to read it as it continues to inspire dancers even today.
The secret of the old clock
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Yeah, that—that her first mystery was The Old Clock? Was that the first mystery she ever did?
In this segment, the hosts are discussing Nancy Drew and reference 'The Old Clock', a title from the Nancy Drew series. They are trying to determine whether this book was her first mystery.
The secret of the old clock
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The Secret of the Old Clock! Can you quickly say what the secret was? I don't—I couldn't tell you!
In this brief exchange, the podcast hosts attempt to remember the secret of the book 'The Secret of the Old Clock' from the Nancy Drew series, sparking a playful discussion.
Trick Mirror
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Thank you for the way that you communicate, the way you write! The way that you write with importance! You write with urgency about the things that are plaguing society!
The speaker expresses appreciation for the way the person communicates and writes about urgent societal issues, recalling their discussions on N.E. Schulman in the book 'Trick Mirror'.