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  • Scott Kelly has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of March 26, 2021.
  • Scott Kelly has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of March 26, 2021.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of March 26, 2021.
  • The 2 books Scott Kelly has mentioned in the most episodes, as of March 26, 2021: The Right Stuff and The Great Gatsby.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Scott Kelly aired on March 26, 2021.

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Guest on StarTalk Radio, The Book Review · 2 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Scott Kelly appears on, in one place — not just one.

Scott Kelly appears on podcasts such as The Book Review and StarTalk Radio, where he shares insights from his life as an astronaut and naval aviator. Throughout his appearances, Kelly frequently discusses Tom Wolfe's classic book The Right Stuff, noting how significantly it impacted his personal and professional trajectory. He explained that reading the book captured his attention in a way that the film adaptation did not, ultimately inspiring him to become a better student, join the Navy, and pursue a career that led him to space. Kelly also reflects on how physical exertion and regimens in space mirror endurance themes found in literature. By recounting the profound influence that Wolfe's work had on his ambitions, Kelly highlights the transformative power of biographical and historical storytelling on young minds aspiring toward scientific and military greatness. His discussions consistently bridge the gap between literary inspiration and real-world exploration, offering listeners a rare perspective on how foundational texts can shape extraordinary career paths in aviation and space flight.

Books recommended by Scott Kelly

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  1. The Right Stuff

    Tom Wolfe · Recommended · 2 episodes

    The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe is a classic account documenting the early days of the United States space program and the test pilots turned astronauts of the Mercury project.

    Discussed
    “but uh you know regarding the book the right stuff uh the movie you mentioned the movie i think i maybe maybe saw it once Really the book was much more significant uh part of my life really was what's inspired me to become a better student and uh to go on and fly in the in the navy and”
    StarTalk Radio The Right Stuff with Astronaut Scott Kelly and Dr. Chris Mason 2021-03-26 Listen at 3:25
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Great Gatsby by F.

    Discussed
    “so you know pushing yourself a little bit is one simple thing they do actually with some of the exercise regimens in space and also and they're monitoring the body you can actually see we could you know scott i don't you know when he talked about in his book that if he didn't work out every day he could”
    StarTalk Radio The Right Stuff with Astronaut Scott Kelly and Dr. Chris Mason 2021-03-26 Listen at 43:19
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Right Stuff with Astronaut Scott Kelly and Dr. Chris MasonStarTalk Radio2021-03-263
The Second Coming of the KKKThe Book Review2017-12-081