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Every book Colin Quinn recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Colin Quinn has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of May 3, 2024.
- Colin Quinn has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of May 3, 2024.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of May 3, 2024.
- The 3 books Colin Quinn has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 3, 2024: The Queen's gambit, The Hustler and Colour of Money.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Colin Quinn aired on May 3, 2024.
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Colin Quinn appears as a guest on podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience, where he engages in conversational discussions about various historical topics, classic films, and the literary works behind popular media adaptations. During his appearance, Colin Quinn discusses Walter S. Tevis, highlighting how the author wrote multiple works that transitioned into celebrated on-screen projects. He mentions Walter S. Tevis's novel The Queen's Gambit alongside its television adaptation, and brings up The Color of Money and The Hustler while talking about pool players and notable acting performances, specifically praising Jackie Gleason. Additionally, Colin Quinn references Simon Sebag Montefiore's historical book Jerusalem, using it to touch upon the complex history of the region and historical torture techniques. Through these discussions, Colin Quinn demonstrates an interest in the connections between literature, historical non-fiction, and cinematic history, exploring how underlying source materials influence popular culture and public perception of historical events.
Books recommended by Colin Quinn
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The Queen's gambit
The Queen's Gambit by Walter S.
Discussed“and it's by the same guy who also wrote uh the Queen's Gambit do you ever see that show on Netflix amazing show”
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The Hustler
The Hustler by Walter Tevis is a compelling psychological drama centered around the high-stakes world of competitive pool and human self-destruction.
Discussed“He did serious acting too; he was in The Hustler! He was great in The Hustler!”
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Colour of Money
Discussed“Look, we all love Color of Money; it made money! Color of Money was a separate book!”
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem by Simon Sebag Montefiore is an epic historical biography that chronicles three thousand years of the holy city's turbulent existence across multiple religions and empires.
Discussed“I've been reading this book speaking of Cruelty Jerusalem it's about the history of Jerusalem”
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Books Colin Quinn wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2145 - Colin Quinn | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2024-05-03 | 6 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“my book is uh called overstated it just came out it's a roast of the 50 states basically”