Podcast: Monday Morning Podcast

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 8-29-22 (Published on August 30, 2022)

Um, is that what Dracula was from by the way? Transylvania is a place, you know what I mean?

Bill Burr discusses Dracula, referring to the character's origins in Transylvania, a notable place associated with the character from the novel by Bram Stoker.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 8-29-22 (Published on August 30, 2022)

He was— you know, how is—you know, with all these woke douches out there, how has Dracula not gotten canceled?

In a discussion about cancel culture, Bill Burr brings up 'Dracula' to highlight the non-consensual elements of the character and questions why the classic novel hasn't faced similar scrutiny.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-20-23 (Published on March 20, 2023)

Turks and Caicos, I can't, literally no, The Count of Monte Cristo, it's all I got.

In this segment, Bill Burr explicitly states that 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is the only book he considers a 'real book' that he owns.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-6-23 (Published on March 6, 2023)

Whenever I say these dates in early March, I always remember this book called Mia.

During the podcast, while discussing upcoming dates, Bill Burr mentions a book called 'Mia' that he associates with the month of March.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-2-23 (Published on March 2, 2023)

I’m dying up here to be the man, you gotta beat the man! The Ric Flair autobiography! When Giants Walk the Earth Rocks!

In this episode of the Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr casually references 'When Giants Walk the Earth' while discussing titles from his bookshelf.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-2-23 (Published on March 2, 2023)

The Beastie Boy book! Texas Flood, the Stevie Ray Vaughan story! Um, Bill Walsh, Finding The Winning Edge!

In this episode, Bill Burr talks about the book 'Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan' that he has on his bookshelf. Although no author is explicitly mentioned, he references the subject matter related to Stevie Ray Vaughan.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-2-23 (Published on March 2, 2023)

Texas Flood, the Stevie Ray Vaughan story! Um, Bill Walsh, Finding The Winning Edge! It was a gift; somebody gave me Led Zeppelin 1975!

In this episode of the Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr references having the book 'Finding The Winning Edge' by Bill Walsh on his bookshelf while listing other books he's received.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 2-27-23 (Published on February 28, 2023)

I was trying to talk about Nirvana, I'm talking about World War II aviation, which I know nothing about, I read Flyboys, that's it, it told the stories of pilots, it didn't talk about the aircraft.

In a discussion about World War II aviation, Bill Burr shares that he read 'Flyboys' as his only source of information on the topic. He highlights how the book focuses on the stories of pilots rather than delving into the specifics of the aircraft.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 2-27-23 (Published on February 28, 2023)

We don't just f*** give them the money; we're getting them in debt to us, and then they have to pay us back, and the corporations get paid and all of that f***. It's that confessions of an economic hitman f***.

The host refers to the book title 'Confessions of an Economic Hit Man' to describe a situation where money sent to Ukraine is not merely a gift but a strategic maneuver that puts the country in debt to the US, benefiting corporations. This forms part of a broader commentary on the current political landscape.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-26-23 (Published on January 27, 2023)

But I have a great trilogy I've written called Who's Who in World War II, Who's Who in the Civil War, and Who's Who in Russian history. Right now, I'm on a binge on Russian history.

Mike Donovan shares his excitement about his trilogy, which includes titles addressing important historical events, specifically highlighting his current focus on Russian history.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-26-23 (Published on January 27, 2023)

I wrote a JFK history book. I wrote a history of every presidency, not every president, every presidency.

In this segment, Mike Donovan discusses his work on a history book focusing on every presidency, emphasizing the difference from a book about individual presidents. This reflects his identity as a self-published author.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-26-23 (Published on January 27, 2023)

So great to see you, the stand-up comedy book, Mike Donovan, he also has, uh, what is it, uh, World War II, who's who in World War II, who's who in the Civil War, and who's who in Russian history.

In this segment, Bill Burr highlights the various historical books authored by Mike Donovan, including titles focused on significant events like the Civil War and World War II.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 1-23-23 (Published on January 23, 2023)

Oh, here is an old man moment I had, when I was a kid they had a submarine ride at Disney World— at least it was called 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and it was a, I think a successful movie from the 1950s, I believe, the ride was, and they have the same ride!

Bill Burr reminisces about a childhood experience at Disney World, where he rode a submarine attraction called '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'. He mentions that the ride has since been renamed to 'Finding Nemo', reflecting on its origins as a popular movie from the 1950s.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-13-23 w/Steve Byrne (Published on January 15, 2023)

And not even in vague locations, vague locations, yeah, vague locations and body parts, that's gonna be my name in my memoir.

In this episode of the podcast, Bill Burr humorously announces the title of his future memoir, dubbing it 'Vague Locations and Body Parts'.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-13-23 w/Steve Byrne (Published on January 15, 2023)

I think there were ebbs and flows of it, yeah, but he, Peter Bogdanovich wrote this book about conversations he had with them, is it called the bearded [expletive] or some well story?

In this segment, Bill Burr and Steve Byrne discuss a book by Peter Bogdanovich, which focuses on his conversations with notable figures, specifically referencing a title that includes discussions with Robert Mitchum.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 1-5-23 (Published on January 5, 2023)

Paul Verzi is also the guy who told me Seabiscuit was an unbelievable athlete! A damn horse! And you know why he said that?

The podcast host, Bill Burr, references the book 'Seabiscuit: An American Legend' during a discussion with his friend Paul Verzi about whether a horse can be considered an athlete. Bill uses this mention to illustrate what he finds to be a ridiculous claim.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 12-5-22 (Published on December 5, 2022)

I mean even Keith Richards... all this stuff he did! I mean that guy could write 4,000 books; he waited till his 70s before he wrote one!

In this excerpt, Bill Burr talks about Keith Richards, highlighting how the famous musician could have written numerous books given the richness of his life experiences. Burr points out that Richards only began writing in his 70s, emphasizing the idea that autobiographies often come from a lifetime of stories.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 11-14-22 (Published on November 14, 2022)

She came in with all this stuff and was like accusing me of not drinking it, pretending to drink it like I was in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

In this segment, podcast host Bill Burr humorously compares his wife's accusations about him not drinking to a scene from the book 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-12-22 (Published on November 13, 2022)

You know, Pat Riley, the disease of more, that I learned through the Bill Simmons book.

The podcast host, Bill Burr, discusses learning about 'the disease of more' from a book by Bill Simmons, during a segment focused on football and the dynamics within sports teams.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 11-7-22 (Published on November 7, 2022)

If you're like Leonardo DiCaprio and 'Catch Me If You Can' said in medicine, this concept is called the minimal effective dose.

Bill Burr refers to the book title, 'Catch Me If You Can,' while jokingly connecting it to the medical phrase 'minimal effective dose,' suggesting a humorous take on the character who fakes being a doctor.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-3-22 with BILL MAHER (Published on November 3, 2022)

I do think you read; what do you think I read? I think you read Ted Williams' biography. Guilty guilty, but I occasionally read other things.

In a lighthearted exchange, Bill Maher suggests that Bill Burr reads Ted Williams' biography, which is commonly known as 'My Turn at Bat: The Story of My Life.' Maher humorously acknowledges his own occasional reading habits, highlighting the familiarity of Williams' story among baseball fans.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 10-31-22 (Published on October 31, 2022)

Anyway, I read this book Soul on Ice, and it just came because I saw a store out here in Los Angeles called Soul on Ice, and it had all these cool sport jerseys.

Bill Burr talks about reading 'Soul on Ice' after noticing a store in Los Angeles with the same name. He shares his thoughts on the book and how it resonated with him.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 10-20-22 (Published on October 20, 2022)

It's so hard to keep the group together, which is why one of my favorite speeches ever, which I had never heard, I didn't know how, I didn't hear about it watching the Celtics Lakers rivalry, I didn't hear about it until I read Bill Simmons' book on basketball.

In this segment, Bill Burr discusses how he learned about a significant speech while reading Bill Simmons' book on basketball. This reference highlights insights into team dynamics and the importance of keeping a group cohesive.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 10-13-22 (Published on October 14, 2022)

So what was, so you grew up out there and everybody's [__] punching cattle and drilling oil and flattening the mountains and you're doing what, reading Jack Kerouac?

In this segment, Bill Burr inquires if Bruce McCullough spent his youth reading books by Jack Kerouac, considering the contrasting backdrop of ranching and oil drilling in Alberta.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 10-10-22 (Published on October 10, 2022)

Led Zeppelin, Ric Flair, John, to be the man, you gotta be the man.

In this segment, Bill Burr references Ric Flair's book title while talking about the books on his bookshelf, emphasizing the phrase that to achieve greatness, one must embody the characteristics of a champion.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 10-10-22 (Published on October 10, 2022)

Uh, The Comedians, sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

In this segment, Bill Burr shares titles from his bookshelf and brings up a book titled 'The Comedians', mentioning its themes of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 10-10-22 (Published on October 10, 2022)

Um, hmm, Bill Walsh, Finding The Winning Edge.

Bill Burr discusses a book titled 'Finding The Winning Edge' by Bill Walsh, highlighting it as one of the prominent titles displayed on his bookshelf.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 10-6-22 (Published on October 6, 2022)

It's true, I—there's a—there's a documentary and a book about this woman, Vivian Meyer, who was a nanny in the 40s and 50s, but she's also a street photographer.

Bill Burr discusses a book about Vivian Meyer, who was both a nanny and a street photographer, highlighting her life and work in the mid-20th century.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 10-6-22 (Published on October 6, 2022)

I just read a book about Wilmington, North Carolina. What was it about, the port?

Bill Burr talks about reading a book focused on Wilmington, North Carolina, weaving it into a larger conversation about his thoughts on family and societal issues.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 10-6-22 (Published on October 6, 2022)

Uh, it was about, uh, this thing they did in the late 1800s, it's not good for tourism; uh it's called Well Wilmington's Lie: The Insurrection of 1892.

In this segment, Bill Burr discusses the book 'Wilmington's Lie: The Insurrection of 1892', highlighting its content and how it relates to historical events that may influence contemporary issues. He emphasizes that the book offers important context regarding troubling events from the late 1800s.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 9-12-22 (Published on September 12, 2022)

Um, Angela's Ashes? Angels in the Outfield? Um, anyway, I missed all the football.

In this segment, Bill Burr is attempting to recall a title and mentions the book 'Angela's Ashes'. He humorously follows it with 'Angels in the Outfield?', which suggests he is mixing up titles of movies and books.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 9-5-22 (Published on September 5, 2022)

My turn, that guy, the guy who told us about the inconvenient truth, as he flew around the private jet, like how did he not see that coming?

Bill Burr references the book "An Inconvenient Truth" while criticizing the hypocrisy of someone discussing climate change from a private jet. Although the title isn't explicitly mentioned, it is strongly implied in the context.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-25-22 (Published on July 26, 2022)

I recommend Wilmington's Lie: The Insurrection of 1892 and the Rise of White Supremacy and Marilyn Rice Cub's Famous! I'm all over the road here, that's how I like to read, you know?

Bill Burr recommends reading 'Wilmington's Lie: The Insurrection of 1892 and the Rise of White Supremacy' and also mentions Marilyn Rice Cub's book 'Famous'. He describes his reading preference as eclectic, stating that he likes to read a variety of topics.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 7-21-22 (Published on July 22, 2022)

And that is the last branch that I would join, there's no way I would join the Navy because I don't want to be on a ship that sinks and you end up in the water and now you're in Quint's story from Jaws.

Bill Burr shares his reluctance to join the Navy, citing his fear of being on a sinking ship and referencing a character from the book 'Jaws'. He highlights how he wouldn't want to find himself in Quint's harrowing story.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 7-21-22 (Published on July 22, 2022)

It's like the whole thing, like I read this whole, this great magazine out about Jordan, how he just kept working and working and working and working and working and you can literally read the article and not be a Jordan but just apply that, right, and work and work and work.

During a discussion about the importance of perseverance, Bill Burr reflects on a compelling article he read about Michael Jordan's relentless work ethic. He encourages listeners that, even if they aren't Michael Jordan, they can still adopt a similar mindset of hard work. The mention likely references the book 'The Jordan Rules' by Sam Smith.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-18-22 (Published on July 18, 2022)

But I remember, you know, growing up, you know, when Roots came out and stuff like that and black people saying what it felt like to just not know where you were from, have no history, none of that type of stuff, like how that, like, you know, it's like if you, whenever I move, even if I go to a new city, I want to read up on the history of it so I can somehow feel rooted in it.

Bill Burr refers to the book 'Roots' during a discussion about identity and the significance of knowing one's heritage. He highlights how the book captures the essence of understanding one’s history and how this understanding can ground individuals, particularly when moving to new places.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-18-22 (Published on July 18, 2022)

Oh Jesus, there's an environmentalist book that I wanted to read that this female scientist wrote back in the day called 'Silent Spring.'

In this episode, Bill Burr mentions 'Silent Spring' by Rachel Carson, an influential environmentalist book that highlights the dangers of pesticides and their impact on nature.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-11-22 (Published on July 12, 2022)

I don't know, I was reading that Wilmington book, and it was like the cop would come down and tell the black people, 'Alright, you gotta disperse.'

In this segment, podcast host Bill Burr shares his experience reading a book about Wilmington, highlighting a scene in which a cop instructs a group of Black people to disperse. Although he does not provide a full title or author, he reflects on the book's portrayal of these interactions.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 7-5-22 (Published on July 5, 2022)

Uh, learn to barbecue from Aaron Franklin, skateboarding from Anthony Tony, or learn songwriting and producing from Alicia Keys.

In the podcast, Bill Burr encourages listeners to learn barbecue from Aaron Franklin, referencing his expertise in the field. While specific details about Franklin's book aren't mentioned, he is recognized for his acclaimed work, 'Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto', which focuses on barbecue techniques.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 6-20-22 (Published on June 21, 2022)

What am I going to do, stick him in my shirt pocket like I'm on Little House on the Prairie? I got a podcast to do.

In a humorous moment, podcast host Bill Burr refers to 'Little House on the Prairie' as he jokes about the idea of carrying a bird in his pocket, likening it to the style of the beloved TV show.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 6-20-22 (Published on June 21, 2022)

You know, as I mentioned, I saw American Buffalo, and I saw, uh, Gerard Carmichael's new special, 'Rathaniel,' which absolutely blew me away!

Bill Burr shares that he watched 'American Buffalo' during his time in New York, as part of a broader discussion about recent shows he experienced.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 6-6-22 (Published on June 7, 2022)

Um, it’s a book written by John Bonham’s brother Mick Bonham, and I just see it says Bonham, B-O-N-H-A-M. I was looking like bond, ham, bond is good in French?

In this segment, Bill Burr discusses a book by Mick Bonham, who is the brother of John Bonham. He spells out the book title 'Bonham' while reflecting on its content during the recording.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 6-2-22 (Published on June 2, 2022)

You ever catch her in The Catcher in the Rye?

In this segment, Bill Burr references 'The Catcher in the Rye' to make an analogy, suggesting that a character is overly self-involved, similar to the main character from the book.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 5-16-22 (Published on May 16, 2022)

I am a tale of two cities, a tale of red titties over here for old freckles.

In this segment, podcast host Bill Burr humorously references the classic novel "A Tale of Two Cities", using it to juxtapose with a light-hearted comment about 'red titties', adding a comedic flair to the conversation.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-21-22 (Published on April 21, 2022)

That's not true because I read All Quiet on the Western Front, and that was amazing.

Bill Burr mentions that he read 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and found it amazing as a counterpoint to his previous statement that certain historical events don't interest him.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-11-22 (Published on April 11, 2022)

A reference to the Jungle Book! All you gotta do is look for the bare necessities! The simple bare necessities!

Bill Burr references 'The Jungle Book' while mentioning the song 'The Bare Necessities,' which he used to sing to his daughter.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-7-22 (Published on April 8, 2022)

And, uh, I don't know, I somebody got fun—I was on the road in Canada, somebody got me a book, The Guns of August, and it's about World War I and it's phenomenal.

Bill Burr mentions receiving a copy of 'The Guns of August' while traveling in Canada. He describes the book as an exceptional account of World War I.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 4-4-22 (Published on April 4, 2022)

Did you know these commentators are just using a template made by the legendary F1 commentator named Murray Walker? I have to look this guy up!

A listener writes in to inform Bill Burr that current F1 commentators rely on a template created by the legendary commentator Murray Walker. Bill expresses his intention to learn more about Murray Walker.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-25-21 (Published on November 26, 2021)

Just to give you that little tidbit of information, I learned that the other day reading an actual book about Howard Cosell. Why would I read about other things?

In this segment, podcast host Bill Burr shares that he recently learned some interesting tidbits while reading a book about the famous sports commentator Howard Cosell.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-25-21 (Published on November 26, 2021)

Lawhead gave me the book, uh, some of the last headbangers or something like that. It's basically about when you just played with concussions and that type of thing—the level of cheating that was going on.

In this segment, Bill Burr discusses a book he received titled 'some of the last headbangers,' which addresses issues related to concussions and cheating in sports.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 11-8-21 (Published on November 8, 2021)

All right, book recommendation, dear Billy Book Smart. I know you're a busy man, but I really think you should download an audiobook called Tribe by Sebastian Junger, spelled J-U-N-G-E-R.

A listener recommends the audiobook "Tribe" by Sebastian Junger to Bill Burr, noting that Junger is a writer who served in Vietnam and has dedicated his life to exploring various cultures, discussing what truly fulfills humans.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-4-21 (Published on November 4, 2021)

I see all the, you know, Killing Pablo. I read that book.

Bill Burr mentions reading the book 'Killing Pablo' while discussing South America and its portrayal in the media and history.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 10-7-21 (Published on October 7, 2021)

One of the funniest chapters in one of his many books he talked about how nobody bet hockey, and there was an afternoon game every week.

In this segment, Bill Burr humorously refers to Artie Lange's books while recounting a funny chapter that discusses the lack of betting on hockey games. The mention provides some context to a humorous story about sports betting.

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Episode: the Monday Morning Podcast 9-20-21 (Published on September 20, 2021)

Oh, they'll write their life story in their 30s? I have an autobiography coming out—you’re 36!

In this segment, Bill Burr reflects on the trend of people documenting their lives early on, specifically focusing on the idea of writing an autobiography. He humorously points out the irony in writing one's life story while still being in their 30s, mentioning his own upcoming autobiography.

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Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-1-21 (Published on April 1, 2021)

Anyway, I want to bring up the book of Job. Huh, look at that, I said it right; I didn't say Job. Job reads like a tale of cruelty because God and the devil got together to put Job through the ringer.

In this segment, Bill Burr references the book of Job from the Bible, discussing its themes of suffering and the complexities of its narrative. He emphasizes that Job is often misunderstood and deserves more attention, though he admits to finding the archaic language challenging.

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Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-22-21 (Published on March 22, 2021)

Anyway, I know, but by the way, whoever that homeless guy is, he needs to write a book on how to pick up women.

Bill suggests that a homeless guy should write a book on his methods for attracting women.

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