Episode · Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · 2024-10-12
Books mentioned on The Iconic 400! | Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Matt Rogers recommended The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, and discussed And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Bowen Yang discussed The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and others. Also mentioned: Slouching Toward Bethlehem by Joan Didion, Study Guide, Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino and others, and The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is a masterclass in suspense, following ten strangers lured to a remote island who are systematically murdered one by one.
Discussed“they're the original title for um and then there were none was 10 Little Indians and then the original title before that was 10 little n-words”
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The Creative Habit
The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp is a practical guide by the legendary choreographer that outlines how routines, schedules, and daily practices can foster lifelong artistic expression.
Recommended“and she wrote a wonderful book called The Creative habit which I encourage everyone to read”
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The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby by F.
Discussed“you know how everyone is supposed to read this book did you Matt I think you would really like it to be honest”
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Slouching Toward Bethlehem
Discussed“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!”
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Study Guide
Study Guide by SuperSummary is a reference resource that breaks down popular literature and historical non-fiction.
Discussed“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?”
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To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic American novel by Harper Lee that explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth in the American South.
Discussed“you wrote To Kill a Mockingbird but you know she would be higher on this list if she just just just I wish you came out with one more book”
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Trick Mirror
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino is a widely acclaimed collection of cultural essays that examines the illusions and complexities of modern selfhood in the digital age.
Discussed“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!”
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The Art of War
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient military treatise that offers enduring strategic principles for outmaneuvering adversaries and managing conflict.
Discussed“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.”
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Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“You definitely didn't make the list! 321, Nancy Drew! Nancy Drew! You know who gets to the bottom of it every time?”
“Yeah, that—that her first mystery was The Old Clock? Was that the first mystery she ever did?”
“The Secret of the Old Clock! Can you quickly say what the secret was? I don't—I couldn't tell you!”