Podcast: This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
What happened this past weekend. And sometimes what happened on other days.
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Soul Boom
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Anyways, I talk about it in my book because I feel like it's a metaphor for spirituality. In spirituality, we're walking around the crazy chaotic old West that’s aggressive and violent.
Rainn Wilson discusses his book, where he explores the TV show 'Kung Fu' as a metaphor for spirituality. Although he doesn't mention the full title in this moment, it's clear that he is referring to his book 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.' He delves into themes from the show and their connection to spirituality.
That’s what I kind of derived from the beginning of your book. I think I read like 23 pages of it maybe.
Theo shares insights from the beginning of Rainn Wilson's book, 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution', mentioning that he read about 23 pages. This part of the conversation highlights his thoughts on the book's content.
I know you talked some about in your book about how some of the things...
Theo Von refers to Rainn Wilson's book, 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,' implying previous discussions and addressing the guest directly with, 'you talked some about.' The conversation revolves around themes relevant to contemporary society.
I talk about this later on in the book. I talk a lot about how systems are broken.
Rainn Wilson mentions that he discusses the broken system in his book, 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution', during a conversation about how systems are broken.
And I think because things aren't working out so well and we see big problems and people are turning, and this is what 'Soul Boom' is about.
Rainn Wilson discusses his book 'Soul Boom', suggesting it addresses the growing interest in spirituality due to significant societal challenges.
At the end of my book, I have a chapter called 'Seven Pillars for a Spiritual Revolution.'
Rainn Wilson talks about his book 'Soul Boom' and mentions having a chapter titled 'Seven Pillars for a Spiritual Revolution'. This discussion highlights themes from the book.
The Scarlet Letter
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If you had a daughter what would her name be / probably something from that / um Scarlet Letter book ... Hester / that's beautiful Hester / maybe a pearl / Pearl / Roger Chillingworth
The host, Theo Von, mentions 'that Scarlet Letter book' when discussing potential names for a daughter, suggesting names from the book.
Even if you call them like, 'Hey, listen to me read a little bit of this stuff that I wrote,' and you just read like the first chapter of, like, The Scarlet Letter to them. Yeah, they would love that.
Theo Von suggests reading the first chapter of 'The Scarlet Letter' to agents as a way to engage them. This is a hypothetical scenario, not a serious recommendation, done in the style of Theo’s comedic approach.
If you even know 1492 you get half the answers right If you read the scar letter you get four out of five answers right So I mean that's a 80 right there
Theo Von mentions 'the scar letter' as an example of how easy high school was, suggesting that reading the book would help get good grades.
That's the friend that's a hester prynne book Scarlet woman
Theo Von references the book 'The Scarlet Letter' by mentioning the character Hester Prynne and the phrase 'Scarlet woman' while talking to Danielle the virgin about her experience.
12 Rules for Life
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Mentioned 4 times
he has a new book out beyond order 12 more rules for life
Theo Von mentions the subtitle of Jordan Peterson's new book.
I have your jordan peterson book too... He's got a new one coming up
Theo Von tells Bryan Callen that he has his Jordan Peterson book and that Peterson has a new one coming out.
and they got Jordan Peterson book a pumpkin right there when a mother Nick his [ __ ] dirty little you know gonads right there one of those orange little party poppers that she floats out this time of year
Theo mentions having a book by Jordan Peterson in the new studio set.
and you know we'll you know and I know that's your book
The host refers to the guest's book in the context of 12-step programs, strongly implying '12 Rules for Life'.
The Grapes of Wrath
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Yeah, you can adapt, you can adjust! Have you ever read Grapes of Wrath, dude? That book was a half chapter away from them eating a bowl of boiled placenta!
In this segment, Theo Von inquires whether Duncan Trussell has read 'The Grapes of Wrath,' using it as a point of reference to illustrate themes of hardship and scarcity.
and where Lee Harvey Oswald that lho that third story depository bad boy whose gun and in readin [Â __Â ] Grapes of Wrath at the same time if he did it where both of them have been from
A caller from Covington, Louisiana mentions Lee Harvey Oswald potentially reading 'Grapes of Wrath'.
I mean it's like at the end of Grapes of Wrath that lady they got a lady with breasts and she's breastfeeding her own family
The host references a scene from the book 'Grapes of Wrath' to illustrate a point about survival instincts.
Lord of Flies
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That almost reminds me of Lord of the Flies, what you're talking about, because it really was— I never thought about it like that, like the whole tribe kind of had to agree that Scott and Jessica were gonna kiss, that's right.
Theo Von compares a childhood tribal dynamic to the themes explored in the book 'Lord of the Flies', noting how a consensus had to be reached before a romantic moment could occur.
And because when an adult walks in the room—like in 'Lord of the Flies!' Do you ever see the movie?
In this segment, Theo Von refers to the book 'Lord of the Flies' to illustrate how the dynamics among a group of children can shift when an adult enters the scene.
but uh very lord of the flies ass kind of [ __ ] but we made the most of it
Theo compares the behavior of welders at a past job, who made him and a friend dance under threat, to a 'Lord of the Flies' type situation.
Horton Hears a Who!
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Mentioned 3 times
and everybody's hearing horton's in the distance you know it is what it is
Theo mentions Horton characters/books as examples of Dr. Seuss works people are now engaging with.
Maybe you're gonna read him one of those fancy books you know horton hears a who or you know one of the the Spike Lee autobiography
The host mentions this as an example of a storybook a parent might read to a child.
Horton here's a [Music] hooker
The host references the character Horton, from Dr. Seuss books.
The Bridges of Madison County
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What books or movies have had an impact on the way you think about things / Oh wow / I don't know about some of that as deep / What books or movies / you know I like that movie on Bridges of Madison County... and now that Bridges of Madison County that's word for word book moving from movie
Theo discusses the book/movie as something that impacted his thinking, specifically about love and relationships.
Plus after we're done fighting you know our losses in Iowa Bridges of Madison County Theo I know you love that so I have to like them
A caller mentions the book/movie 'Bridges of Madison County' in the context of Iowa. Theo acknowledges it, and Jim Gaffigan later states that he read the book.
and that was the Bridges of Madison County ... and that's a Clint Eastwood's and what else is her name Marilyn the street and Marilyn's Streep is probably one of the top 70 or 80 actresses you know a man it's amazing because she has she has a family and it's just regular life and then this man comes through town and he's a photographer ... and she just has this one weekend with him where they ex you know they have an expedition they just they get involved in each other's lives and she's it's just kind of like her one moment to try a different lifestyle
The host mentions 'Bridges of Madison County' as his favorite movie and describes its plot, which is based on the book.
The Hotel New Hampshire
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I remember Rob you know seeing guys like Robin Williams playing like GARP and like a Warlick arena guard yeah that's one of my favorite books of all time
Theo Von mentions the character 'GARP' in the context of Robin Williams playing the role, and states that the book is one of his favorites.
Maybe there's other people thinking about it you know our mama I used to read that book Cider House Rules all the time
The host mentions that his mother used to read the book 'Cider House Rules' all the time, in the context of discussing adoption and foster care.
I know that uh you know New Hampshire I think is John Irving country He wrote a lot of those books Cider House Rules you know you got a lot of wrestlers and a lot of rich lot of rich kids up there going to private schools and stuff like that
Theo mentions John Irving and his books, specifically 'Cider House Rules', while discussing the state of New Hampshire.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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Mentioned 3 times
I don't know if you guys have ever read like a lot of history books or the Bible or you know different type of Muslim Muslim literature or slim literature some people say instead of Muslim a lot of people say slim
The host mentions reading the Bible as an example of historical or religious literature when discussing why people might instinctively cover their crotch when sleeping.
I'm even even in the Bible if you go back to Adam you know you wanted to get that fruit
The host mentions the Bible while discussing the story of Adam and Eve and the concept of wanting something forbidden.
I don't let let them learn me you know I learn myself through the you know I read the Bible a lot I go to God a lot
The guest, Stephen, mentions reading the Bible as part of his learning process, possibly related to his recovery or faith.
The Body Keeps the Score
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But I find that there's a limit to where talking therapy can go, and that is trauma that's stored in the body, which you're not even consciously aware of. Have you heard of that book, 'The Body Keeps the Score'? Yeah, it was written in the '70s, but it's back on the bestseller list, which gives me hope that more people are realizing that, since the pandemic, we have trauma stored in our bodies.
Dr. Tara Swart discusses the book 'The Body Keeps the Score' in relation to trauma stored in the body, suggesting that awareness of such trauma is increasing, especially since the pandemic.
Um, but yeah, I started reading a book, it's a famous one called 'The Body Keeps the Score', and it's basically the premise is about how trauma is stored in our bodies.
Blair shares that she began reading 'The Body Keeps the Score' to explore her curiosity about breathwork. She explains to Theo that the book discusses how trauma is stored in our bodies.
Beyond Order
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Mentioned 2 times
Okay some of you know I've written these books 12 rules for life and then beyond order 12 more rules Because you know you can't have enough rules and I asked it This is what I asked it to do I said Write me an essay that's a 13th rule for beyond order
In this segment, Theo discusses his experience with an AI named Chat GBT, detailing how he prompted it to draft a 13th rule inspired by his book 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life'. He humorously reflects on the necessity of having additional rules.
today's guest um is his second time returning to the podcast he has a new book out beyond order
Theo Von introduces his guest, Jordan Peterson, and mentions his new book.
The Jungle Book
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Oh yeah, look, I'll tell you this man, The Jungle Book, it ain't a book, it's a damn librarian, son.
In this segment, Theo Von humorously references 'The Jungle Book' while telling a story about a pet bobcat. He playfully claims that it's not just a book, but rather a 'librarian', and describes it as an 'anthology' with 'billion chapters'.
that same physique baby that p hyzek as baloo from the jungle book
Theo compares a man's physique to the character Baloo from The Jungle Book.
Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds!
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so then suddenly everyone goes and buys the dr seuss books now everybody's cat in the head it up everybody's hammed and greened you know
Theo mentions this title as an example of a Dr. Seuss book people are now buying.
hey bro you ready for some green eggs in Hampton in DG Dr Seuss is here today
The host playfully references the book 'Green Eggs and Ham' and its author Dr. Seuss at the beginning of the episode.
A Confederacy of Dunces
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money of like kind of an Ignatius Reilly do you remember can you bring that character up but more handsome he's like confederacy of dunces do you remember that
TJ Miller mentions the character Ignatius Reilly and the book 'Confederacy of Dunces' when discussing his own appearance and energy, comparing himself to the character but more handsome.
this dude who was famous where we drive around town and give away free tickets to comedy clubs in exchange for food at restaurants yeah and he was his most halfhazard an amazing guy in his own right kind of like this Confederacy of D's ignacius Riley type of man you know
Theo Von describes a man as being like the character Ignatius Riley from the book 'A Confederacy of Dunces'.
Why We Sleep
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but nonetheless I mean he talks about how it's really important for us a Matthew Walker to for his book why we sleep
The guest mentions 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker in the context of the importance of sleep.
you know right now I'm reading a book called why we sleep and it's pretty fascinating but I would love to learn a little bit more about Socrates
The host mentions that he is currently reading a book called 'why we sleep' and finds it fascinating.
Nancy Drew
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like I was reading everything Nancy Drew Mysteries like every like anything I could get my hands on The Hardy Boys
Cat Williams mentions reading the Nancy Drew Mysteries series as part of his extensive reading as a child.
Where the Red Fern Grows
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uh we had the book in a day [ __ ] was always weird like I don't even know if I want to talk to a guy who just read Where the Red Fern Grows you know what I'm saying like I don't know who I if I want to [ __ ] talk to some guy who just read that in one day
Theo Von mocks Ty Lopez's claim of reading a book a day by mentioning a specific book title as an example.
Blank Slate, the Noble Savage, and the Ghost In the Machine
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so there's like that's like Stephen pinker's work if you follow his work on violence and crime people always want to think that violence and crime is more now than ever before but the reality is when you look at the course of human history it's there's never been a more uh safe time to be alive than right now
Joe Rogan references Stephen Pinker's work on the decline of violence and crime throughout human history, citing it as evidence that the present is the safest time to be alive.
Dylan goes electric!
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The film's taken from Elijah Wald's Dylan Goes Electric, a book that came out in 2015! It's a fantastic retelling of events from the early sixties that led up to the fiasco at Newport! After you see the movie, read the book!
In this segment, Timothée Chalamet discusses the book 'Dylan Goes Electric' by Elijah Wald, which serves as the source material for the movie 'A Complete Unknown', where he portrays Bob Dylan. He highly recommends reading the book after watching the film.
Angela's Ashes
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And I read his—and I read the guy, you know, Frank McCourt? I read he has one called 'Tis' that's his second book! Frank McCourt, so Angela's Ashes was his time in Ireland till he was 19, and then at 19 he moved to New York City in like the 50s!
In this segment, Theo Von discusses Frank McCourt's work, specifically highlighting the book Angela's Ashes, which recounts McCourt's early life in Ireland up to the age of 19. He also mentions that McCourt has another book titled 'Tis' that follows this narrative.
Confessions
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I have books I wrote about anger, and one addresses how to deal with angry people. It explains where anger comes from and how to manage it when interacting with others online or in person.
Dr. Ryan Martin, the guest on this episode, mentions that he has written books about anger and strategies for dealing with angry people. One of these books discusses the roots of anger and offers guidance on managing it effectively, whether in online interactions or face-to-face encounters.
The Brothers Karamazov
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Um, I just reread 'The Brothers Karamazov' last year because he has such a deep understanding of the human soul—the darkness and the lightness, both. Yeah, of the human soul—um, it’s fascinating.
Dr. Maté expresses his admiration for 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, highlighting its profound insights into the complexities of the human soul.
The Fellowship of the Ring
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I think like I love Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and all that stuff purely because I think being Irish you kind of grow up loving those things. Yeah, definitely, I would hate to be without that.
During a discussion about Irish culture, host Theo Von expresses his fondness for 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', highlighting their significance in the lives of many Irish people.
The Dirt
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And that movie was about the book, The Dirt book. They said it was pretty true to form, a lot of it.
Tommy Lee mentions the book "The Dirt" as the basis for the movie about his band Mötley Crüe, explaining that the movie was "pretty true to form" to the book. This occurs during a discussion of the Mötley Crüe movie and how accurately it portrayed actual events.
The Storyteller
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Oh yeah, I just read his book recently. Yeah, there’s been so many; they were a real big influence on me.
Tommy Lee shares that he recently read a book by Dave Grohl, which he refers to as "his book." The context suggests it is autobiographical, highlighting Grohl's influence in relation to music and bands.
Barack Obama in his own words
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There were many tries for peace treaties, but Obama said it best in his book. He said the problem with Israel and Palestine is that one of them is very strong and one side is very weak, and there's nothing that compels me to give you land.
In a conversation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Theo Von and Bassem Youssef reflect on statements made by Barack Obama. Bassem mentions that Obama articulated the dynamics of the conflict in his book, pointing out that the strength imbalance makes it unlikely for the stronger party to relinquish land.
Eyewitness
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Look through his bag—you might find a grenade, in addition to a book! Something simple as a crack pipe?
In a discussion about a mayor's video on how to search children's rooms, Theo humorously suggests that when parents look through their child's bag, they may discover various contraband items, mentioning that they could find 'a grenade, in addition to a book!'
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank redemption
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He’s like, 'Oh look in this baby doll, what's in there? A picture of Andy Dufresne?' I mean, he's got guns and a printer.
While continuing to discuss the mayor's video, Theo jokingly guesses that the contents of the baby doll might relate to 'The Shawshank Redemption', referencing the main character Andy Dufresne's famous poster of Rita Hayworth.
Tribe
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I mean there's even that book by Sebastian younger I think it's called tribe maybe where yeah it was about that it was about when we were in smaller groups and stuff like that people used to yeah you would miss somebody they'd be gone it's like otherwise you get so caught up with so many things and the your space gets too big and it's hard to know it's hard to pay attention to hard to connect you know or you're trying to connect to too many things you know and people feel like that's part of it we're just trying to connect to too many things I don't think our system is built for that a lot of times yeah so I think it's nice I bet having a yeah a place where you notice if somebody's gone yeah that's pretty cool.
Theo Von and Kat Von D are in the middle of a conversation about community and smaller groups, which leads to a mention of the book 'Tribe' by Sebastian Younger.
Lord of Flies
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It's like I'm just like, I don't know, probably like some Lord of The Fly or whatever!
In this segment, Theo Von refers to 'Lord of The Flies' to illustrate chaotic behavior, suggesting a scenario where situations deteriorate to their lowest point.
1984
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It would be— I think it would bring in, and has already in China, I think it'll bring in a totalitarian tyranny so 100% complete that it would make George Orwell's 1984 look like a picnic.
Jordan Peterson references George Orwell's dystopian novel, 1984, to illustrate his concerns about a totalitarian regime in China, implying that it surpasses the oppressive conditions described in the book.
Nancy Drew 40
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What are you–is that Nancy Drew over here?
During the conversation, Theo Von refers to 'Nancy Drew' while commenting on something he sees with his guest Mark Normand. This fleeting mention highlights the title in a light-hearted context.
Outliers
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That's not the name of the book. No that was Outliers my book got Outliers. I always remind somebody to kind of that would probably be that.
In a discussion, Theo Von mistakenly attributes a story to the book 'Outliers', prompting Malcolm Gladwell to clarify that 'Outliers' is indeed the title of his book.
Soul Boom
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He's an actor, he's a creator, and you may know him from his iconic role on The Office. He has a new book out called 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.'
Theo introduces his guest, Rainn Wilson, and mentions that Wilson has a new book out titled 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.' This is part of the introduction to the guest on the podcast.
12 Rules for Life
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You know what, I'll put it up, actually, you know what, I'll put it in front of 'This Book' for a while, you put it in front of Jordan Peterson.
Theo refers to a book by Jordan Peterson, simply mentioning it as 'this book' without specifying its exact title.
Study Guide
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Like they have what is in like the big book of alcoholism, you know what I'm talking about? Yeah, yes, they have the disease of alcoholism.
John Mulaney and Theo Von are discussing addiction. Mulaney references 'the big book of alcoholism.' Theo asks if he is referring to 'the disease of alcoholism,' confirming that it is likely the book 'Alcoholics Anonymous' often referred to as 'The Big Book' within the recovery community. This conversation helps contextualize Mulaney's experience with recovery.
The Basketball diaries
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I think Michael Landon stays up with the kid who's on opium and sweats it out. It's like Basketball Diaries level. It really is, in the middle of whatever the hell else used to happen on that show, cook and stew or whatever in Walnut Grove.
John Mulaney, the guest, is discussing an episode of Little House on the Prairie with Theo Von. He mentions an episode about drug withdrawal and remarks it is as intense as 'Basketball Diaries', referencing the book and movie about drug use. Here, it functions to highlight the unexpected intensity within the context of a family-friendly show.
To Kill a Mockingbird
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You can't just do it; if you call any place, they say you can do it, or you can't—everybody can't call and put up a peach tree for somebody who died like Boo Radley or whoever, because then it would just be all trees.
Theo refers to Boo Radley, a character from Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird', while discussing the challenges of creating a memorial for someone.
Can't Hurt Me
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Sorry, man, I've been watching some David Goggins videos. I think I was trying to bring you back, dude!
Theo Von shares how watching David Goggins videos influenced his behavior and communication with Caleb while in the hospital.
A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle
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Yeah, exactly, that's like some Game of Thrones stuff. Dude, oh, it's heartbreaking, man.
Theo is comparing the bleakness of the situation he described to the world of *A Game of Thrones*. This comparison emphasizes the tragic nature of the story and highlights the unpredictable and often harsh realities portrayed in the series.
12 Rules for Life
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Okay some of you know I've written these books 12 rules for life and then beyond order 12 more rules Because you know you can't have enough rules and I asked it This is what I asked it to do I said Write me an essay that's a 13th rule for beyond order
In this segment, Theo shares how he has written books, specifically mentioning '12 Rules for Life' and 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules'. He humorously reflects on the concept of having too many rules and discusses his request to an AI to create a thirteenth rule that fits the theme of his works.
Winnie-the-Pooh
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They could have walked off into the sunset, and after that we don't really know. We're missing a few chapters. AAA Milne let us down.
In a lighthearted discussion, Theo Von and his guest James Blake humorously lament the incomplete chapters of Winnie the Pooh stories, playfully suggesting that author A.A. Milne left them hanging and highlighting the character-driven nature of the narratives.
Pet Sematary
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It’s like the cat in Pet Sematary that comes back to life; those things are a poor substitute for the original. You can replace these things, but there will always be unintended consequences, whether you're talking about rent control, minimum wage, or Zoom learning for school.
Mike refers to 'Pet Sematary' to illustrate how certain technological solutions, like Zoom learning, can create negative outcomes similar to the twisted return of the cat in the story. He uses the book as a metaphor for the unintended consequences that arise when we try to replace traditional methods with new technologies.
Sinner's Creed
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It's called 'Sinner's Creed.' Now, it’s a little censored because it was with a Christian publisher.
Scott Stapp mentions his book 'Sinner's Creed', noting that it was published with a Christian publisher and was therefore a bit censored. This comes up while he discusses a story he may have included in the book.
The Shining
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And also a little bit of like The Shining vibe! You know that hotel from The Shining?
Theo Von refers to The Shining when discussing the atmosphere they want to create for the club, describing it as a mix of dark, creepy, and classy elements. He explicitly references the book's title while discussing this vibe.
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia
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And they're like, they opened it up, and it’s like, you know, like The Chronicles of Narnia, a wall that has a bunch of books and you can push it open; yeah, it was literally that.
Caleb describes a hidden room he saw at Hooters headquarters and likens its entrance to the secret passageway in 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.
Hamlet
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I was reading this book about soldiers in World War II, and they were at the point where they knew they were in a situation where they were going to die. There were no ifs, ands, or buts—they knew they were gonna die.
In a discussion, Theo Von recounts reading a book about soldiers in World War II, highlighting a poignant moment where the soldiers faced the reality of their mortality. This reference serves to emphasize the importance of valuing life, especially when confronted with danger, as illustrated through his conversation with Dalton, a survivor of a near-fatal accident.
Charlotte's Web
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Yeah, I was like the runt of the litter, you know what I mean? Like, uh, Charlotte's web trickle. Yeah, it was like Charlotte's web, dude.
In a discussion about their childhoods, Theo Von and Nick Swardson share that they often felt smaller than their peers. Nick invokes 'Charlotte's Web' to illustrate a story about being the runt, making a connection to the life of the book's characters.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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But we'd bring a big book with us and do a meeting every now and then. But we're drunk, yeah, but we tried, you know?
In this segment, Theo Von and Bobby Lee joke about a hypothetical trip to North Korea, pondering the necessity of bringing along 'a big book' for sobriety meetings during their stay. The context suggests they are referencing either the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book or more broadly, The Bible, highlighting the theme of seeking guidance during challenging times.
Awakenings
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If you’ve seen the movie 'Awakenings' with Robert De Niro, I just watched that movie a couple of months ago. Can we bring some of that up? That’s fascinating!
Theo Von references the film 'Awakenings,' which stars Robert De Niro. He notes that the film is based on a book by Oliver Sacks that explores similar themes of medical cases and the experiences of individuals who have emerged from long-term cryopreservation.
Count Down
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There's a book called Countdown. By a woman, her name is Dr. Shanna Swan, and she came on the podcast and explained that there's certain chemicals that are in plastics and in some fertilizers that are disrupting the human body's endocrine system.
During the episode, Joe Rogan mentions the book 'Countdown' by Dr. Shanna Swan. He highlights how she, as a guest on the podcast, discussed the dangers of certain chemicals found in plastics and fertilizers that can disrupt the human endocrine system.
The Polar Express Gift Set
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You'd walk into the general store, and man, when you opened the door to that store, it was frosty in there. You could see the polar express go by in the distance.
Theo reminisces about visiting a general store as a child, describing how intensely cold it felt, likening the scene to 'The Polar Express', which evokes imagery of winter and trains traveling to the North Pole.
Elon Musk
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I got a couple of nice gifts too; someone brought me 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer, which I really appreciate. Another person gave me a book on Elon Musk.
Theo Von shares that he received a book about Elon Musk as a gift from a fan, though the author of the book is not mentioned.
Man's Search for Meaning
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Sorry, this isn't like everybody's just on a Zoom, we're just listening to some book on tape. There's a shaman and he's like kind of leading the charge.
In this segment, Theo Von casually mentions listening to a book on tape during an ayahuasca ceremony, implying a connection to Viktor Frankl’s renowned work, 'Man's Search for Meaning', while describing the presence of a shaman leading the experience.
A Christmas Carol
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Bah-Humbug is like a famous saying from ‘A Christmas Carol.’ That's like when you stub your toe and you're like, 'Bah-Humbug!' Or if somebody like stole something from you, you'd be like, 'Humbug!'
While discussing the phrase "Bah-Humbug", Theo Von connects it to its origin in the book 'A Christmas Carol', explaining how it is used to show annoyance.
Robinson Crusoe
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I remember I was really—so I think said that to Robinson Crusoe! I think he said that! Okay, I saw it on the back of a Kid Rock t-shirt, but do you really know?
In a light-hearted moment, Theo refers to the book Robinson Crusoe, playfully questioning whether he might have quoted something the character said.
Eyewitness
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But if we had an author come in, then we like, we had an author come in the other day and so with him we, you know, went through and read like half the book as much as I could.
Theo Von discusses how he read about half of a book in preparation for a past podcast guest who was an author, illustrating his approach to preparing for different types of guests.
Through the Looking-Glass
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And I grew up a fan of KISS in the 70s. And KISS did that in comic books, in Marvel Comics. They made a KISS comic book and all the members of the band put their blood into the ink vat.
Tony Hawk reminisces about being a KISS fan in the 70s and discusses how KISS created a comic book in collaboration with Marvel Comics, where the band members contributed their blood to the ink.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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Damn, onward out of that hellhole communist state, uh, and yeah man, I think you're right about the end times, you know, the last chapter, uh, the last book, which is Revelation. I know you said Ephesians, but it is Revelation, which I'm sure you knew that, but uh, I didn't know that brother, but I appreciate it.
During a discussion on the podcast, a caller mentions the Book of Ephesians. He expresses confusion about the end times and mistakenly refers to it but acknowledges the correction regarding its actual title, Revelation. Theo Von, the host, acknowledges the reference to the book.
Bible
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Oh, look, these days we're in corvette times, we're in the last chapter of the Bible, I feel like. And I don’t know what it is, Ephesians or whatever, you know?
Theo Von discusses the Bible in relation to the end times, indicating his belief that we are currently in the last days. He humorously mentions a specific book within the Bible, Ephesians, while expressing uncertainty about its precise location.
Charlotte's Web
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and then i saw a spider and so i said oh damn you know charlotte's webbing this [Â __Â ] you know what i'm saying this this that damn fifth grade reading level that shit's you know causing me to act up
Theo Von sees a spider and humorously references the book 'Charlotte's Web', associating the spider with the book and his itching with a 'fifth grade reading level' problem.
Free Will
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I actually sam harris has a book about it and he totally right he does not believe there is and i it freaks you out here's why also i think you need to put a lot of um weight into what he's saying is because you don't want to believe it
Kyle Dunnigan mentions that Sam Harris has written a book about free will and that he agrees with Harris's perspective on the topic. He notes that the book is disturbing and he had to put it down.
Healing Back Pain
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You read the back pain book Sarno It's all about that like i will read it sometime but but i'm just saying i probably won't read it no you won't but let me just say it's a book that has healed so many my back pain included You read it and you learn that i don't have any back pain but but you know whatever you were trying to treat the fact that you were able to acknowledge like this is stress and i need to treat the stress not the physical element people are doing back surgeries and it's all because it's their subconscious mind is like rerouting pain that they don't want to feel up here to the weakest parts of their skeleton so your bulging disc is not supposed to hurt as bad as it does it is there but you don't need surgery on it you need to just acknowledge that it's stress you don't even need to fix the stress you just acknowledge that it is and it will it will go away but then you slowly treat it but ketamine therapy is your pain gone now
Nikki mentions a book by 'Sarno' about back pain being caused by stress and how acknowledging this can lead to healing. She states it helped her with her own back pain.
Your Favorite Seuss
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you know i started to think about um the dr seuss thing and here's my theory on dr seuss for one i started to think that i bet i bet someone had a lot of dr seuss books that the sales on them had probably slowed down because i don't know if people are buying as dr seuss as much
Theo discusses a theory that the controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss books was manufactured to increase sales.
The Cat in the Hat
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so then suddenly everyone goes and buys the dr seuss books now everybody's cat in the head it up everybody's hammed and greened you know
Theo mentions this title as an example of a Dr. Seuss book people are now buying.
We Who Wrestle with God
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but so far there's a part in uh chapter three um where you talk about fear and you talk about the fog
Theo Von mentions a specific chapter in the new book that stood out to him.
Winter Notes on Summer Impressions
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but the problem with that kind of thinking i suppose too is that this is dostoyevsky raised this in notes from underground it's a great short book and he created short
Jordan Peterson mentions the book and author, recommending it and discussing its themes.
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Tools for the Master's work, comprising over 250 sermon outlines [&c.] collected by J. Ellis
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well i i certainly haven't well i did come from the sermon on the mount so hypothetically it's a reliable source you know
Jordan Peterson refers to the Sermon on the Mount as a source of wisdom.
The Indian in the Cupboard
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You can't be like indian in the cupboard you got to be you know indian in the closet who left a note
The host uses the title of the book/movie as a reference point in a hypothetical scenario about role-playing.
The Art of War
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it's the art of war you know like anytime you can create some chaos in the other person's mind you do it damn yeah
Corey Sandhagen mentions 'the art of war' when discussing tactics to confuse an opponent.
Frankenstein
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so if you think about like um anything you know frankenstein... that mary shelley who wrote that book was that was the thesis of that book
Bryan Callen discusses Mary Shelley's book Frankenstein and its theme of machines taking over humanity.
The Singularity Is Near
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if you read the singularity is near you know human beings are going to start being able to not only control their own biology their own evolution but they might be able to control even their own
Bryan Callen mentions the book The Singularity Is Near as relevant to the discussion about technology, gene editing, and human evolution.
I'm Not High
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i was coming home from i i could my next book is gonna be the top 10 cities and my father crapped himself in public i love that public i had great stories but i found the humor in it
Jim Breuer mentions a potential title for his next book, which seems to be a collection of humorous stories, including one about his father.
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Michael K. Lindell, [u.] Marjorie R. Greene: Evacuation planning in emergency management
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cause like i'm i'm i've read michael lindell's book You've read his book um he wrote the he's the my pillow guy Right and he has a moment where he finally gets the fluffing right in the pillow and he just ca i mean he loses He's just it's a great moment right Did you have that moment where you're like this is the bread
Theo mentions reading Michael Lindell's book and recounts the story of him perfecting the My Pillow product.
The One Minute Manager
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then i learned how to be a boss man and then i read a couple of books on one minute manager and leadership and the one manager and i learned that yeah i had to lead by example that people do what i do not what i say
Jimmy John mentions reading 'a couple of books' on leadership, including 'one minute manager', to learn how to be a better boss after his employees quit.
The Odyssey of Homer
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It was kind of like the odyssey. you ever had the odyssey rally. i have. And you. it was pretty wild huh. oh yeah. yeah very similar to that
Theo compares a chaotic childhood story to 'The Odyssey'. Riley confirms he is familiar with the work.
The Daily Stoic
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holiday the the stoic books and who's the awareness guy oh I think de Melo Anthony de Mello and just listening to [ __ ] these smart guys talked about and talked about happiness and what's true happiness
The speaker mentions listening to 'the stoic books' after mentioning Ryan Holiday, implying they are referring to books on Stoicism, likely by Holiday, as part of listening to 'smart guys' talk about happiness and self.
The Sun Also Rises
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I'm gonna go with Sun Also Rises and Moby Dick
Theo attempts to name a book by Ernest Hemingway during a game show segment.
Moby Dick
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I'm gonna go with Sun Also Rises and Moby Dick
Theo attempts to name a book by Ernest Hemingway during a game show segment, incorrectly attributing this book.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
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Here we got the old man in the sea for Whom the Bell Tolls
Neal lists examples of books, initially incorrectly attributing them to Def Leppard songs, then correcting to Hemingway books.
In Our Time
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those that is Hemingway books in our time
Neal identifies the previously mentioned titles and adds another as Hemingway books.
A Farewell to Arms
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Sun Also Rises fair what arms to heaven having out For Whom the Bell Tolls the old man in the sea
Neal lists examples of Hemingway books again, correcting probable transcription error for 'A Farewell to Arms'.
The Widow's Son
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after offering to exchange one hostage for a copy of the widow's son which I get a son book the noid reneged on his offer after a police brought him the book
Theo Von recounts the story of Kenneth Lamar Noid, who held Domino's employees hostage and demanded a copy of 'the widow's son'.
A Fighter's Heart
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What happens in a dog fight this is from Sam Sheridan's book a fighter's heart they let the dogs go
Jay Mohr references Sam Sheridan's book 'A Fighter's Heart' to explain details about how dog fights are conducted.
Flowers for Algernon
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I was looking out a window just looking into a backyard and I was like I have like you know when you ever wake up from a black guy oh yeah I don't know what I'm looking at right now I was like it's like flowers for algernon and get read that book
Tom Segura mentions the book "Flowers for Algernon" when describing the disorientation of waking up from a blackout, comparing the feeling to the experience described in the book.
Moby-Dick
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Did you go read moby-dick See how many mahi-mahi they got in that sucker zilch ezel Chi brah go
The host mentions reading Moby Dick while discussing the appearance of new fish types on restaurant menus, implying these fish aren't found in classic literature about the sea.
Bridge to Terabithia
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Why does somebody have to remember a magical word to get something / is this the bridge to terabithia
Theo mentions the book/movie in the context of needing a magical word (the presale code) to access tickets, comparing it to a fantasy story.
Darryl
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I mean just some really nice gifts / Somebody gave me a Darryl Strawberry book really cool
Theo mentions receiving a book about Darryl Strawberry as a gift at a show.
The Book of Mormon
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What are they gonna do stop an arrow and a bullet with their [ __ ] Book of Mormon
A listener submitting a video for the 'State Wars' segment questions the Mormons' ability to defend themselves against guns and arrows, asking if they will use their 'Book of Mormon'.
Power Up Your Brain
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so here today we have a beautiful man and he's the author of the book grain brain
The host introduces the guest, Dr. David Perlmutter, by mentioning he is the author of the book 'Grain Brain'.
A dieta do ácido
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and so that that's what our do books about is calling it out so you can look suddenly realize these people are taking advantage of me
The guest refers to his books (plural), including 'Grain Brain' and 'Brainwash', and their purpose of exposing manipulation.
The Circadian Code
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there's a great book called their circadian code by dr. Sachin Panda Great be a great guest for you
The guest recommends 'The Circadian Code' by Dr. Sachin Panda as a great book and potential guest.
The Erie Book
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oh yeah I actually read about half of that book on Joe Rogan
The host confirms having read part of 'Why We Sleep', mentioned by the guest.
Where's Waldo?
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when i was young i wrote a letter to the people that had where's waldo remember the books
Theo mentions writing a letter to the creators of the 'Where's Waldo' books when he was young with an idea to promote them.
Tribe
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and you had that tribal vibe you know as Sebastian Junger talks about when you had that old school you got different emotions from different places and it was all so close together in your source of family and now maybe you have to go door to door these days to get the love and affection and emotion or little pieces of everything that you need
The host refers to Sebastian Junger and his ideas about tribal connection and how people used to get emotional needs met within close-knit families, contrasting it with modern society. This is likely a reference to his book 'Tribe'.
Little Women
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and if you dude don't stand around with your ass to people and lay down like you're like you're in a damn you know little little women novel or something
Theo Von uses the book 'Little Women' as a reference when describing someone lying on their stomach looking at their phone, implying it's an unusual or delicate posture.
Underground Connection
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I have a book that came out about six years ago called what makes you tick okay and but another book would be I think really good at this point you know because I that book I had just started ESP and and and beating like the 90% when that book came out and I also just wasn't as open about my participation in ESP at the moment
The guest, Marc Elliot, mentions his book 'What Makes You Tick' which was published about six years prior to the recording. He notes that he was just starting his recovery journey when the book came out.
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
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it has one of the largest ports in the world along the Mississippi River Tom huckleberry Tom and Huck stayed here Jim you know darker Jim and Tom and Huck and Mark Twain remember that
Theo Von mentions the characters Tom, Huck, and Jim, and the author Mark Twain, in the context of being in Louisiana near the Mississippi River, referencing the setting of Twain's famous novels.
Out of the Shadows
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What I'm currently listening to on audible is out of the shadows understanding sexual addiction by Patrick Carnes
The host mentions listening to this book on Audible.
To Catch a Predator
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we did some investigating and I did this in a book called sketcher predator some years back and we found a case in Arkansas
Chris Hansen mentions writing about a specific case in his book.
LT
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He was doing the interview with Lawrence Taylor I think he'd just written Wow
Chris Hansen mentions Mike Wallace interviewing Lawrence Taylor about a book he had recently written.
Unwanted
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Um I sent a book recommendation I really wanted to be able to offer it's this book I'm reading that's called unwanted by Jay stringer and it's a book about sexual brokenness
A listener named Grady calls in to recommend a book about sexual brokenness in response to a previous caller's issue with her boyfriend watching pornography.
Think and Grow Rich
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I mean there's I like Napoleon Hill you know he wrote three thinking good thinking but he has the also the laws I figured the I figured the rules of success so he talks about positive mental attitude
Uriah Faber recommends reading Napoleon Hill for motivation and success, mentioning concepts like "laws" or "rules of success" and "positive mental attitude" associated with his work.
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I mean there's I like Napoleon Hill you know he wrote three thinking good thinking but he has the also the laws I figured the I figured the rules of success so he talks about positive mental attitude
Uriah Faber recommends reading Napoleon Hill for motivation and success, mentioning concepts like "laws" or "rules of success" and "positive mental attitude" associated with his work.
Winning Gold
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I talked to uh there's coach Lee Kemp he has a book It's called I think winning gold
Uriah Faber recommends a book by coach Lee Kemp called "Winning Gold" as motivational reading for fighters/wrestlers.
Coaching Wrestling Successfully
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Anything you can read on Dan Gable that's another guy who's
Uriah Faber recommends reading anything about or by Dan Gable for motivation, mentioning his commitment level.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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you ever what's the what's the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest the book
Theo asks about and mentions the book "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in the context of perception and seeing someone as bigger than they are.
The Magic Power of Positive Ideas
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and I talked about this in my book you know a lot of times people will like love talking about their knowledge
Uriah Faber mentions that he discussed the topic of people sharing their knowledge in his own book.
As a Man Thinketh
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a guy dropped off a book a small 70 page recalled as a man thinketh by James Allen the most impactful book I've ever read in my life bar non comparison
Maurice Clarett mentions being given this book while incarcerated and describes it as the most impactful book he has ever read.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
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I read a book the sort of not giving a [Â __Â ] oh yeah it's a great book the sort a lot of not giving a father the solo lot the subtle subtle arts are not giving a [Â __Â ] yeah it's good book check it out yeah yeah basically the what they say is you've only got so many [Â __Â ] to give yeah so why would you give it over over there bad service or whatever save you [Â __Â ] stupid questions on a podcast save your folks there it is yeah now it's a really good book where it helped me a little bit you know
Michael Bisping mentions reading this book and how it helped him manage his reactions and decide where to focus his energy, referencing the book's core idea about having limited 'f*cks' to give.
George Orwell: The Complete Novels (The Greatest Novelists of All Time – Book 7)
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it was very everything was dark and very you know um like that George Orwell book or whatever into the jungle or whatever it's called
Theo Von attempts to reference a George Orwell book, describing it vaguely as "into the jungle or whatever it's called" while discussing his brother's appearance and comparing it to a dark, primitive setting.
Fight Club: A Novel
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is you like Fight Club ... Fight Club for your heart baby Fight Club for your emotions
The host mentions 'Fight Club' while comparing it to his favorite movie, 'Bridges of Madison County', calling it a 'Fight Club for your emotions'.
Outliers
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like there's like even certain instances that you could read about there was a Japanese airline a few years back that had a terrible terrible incident that happened where the for the pilot planning to commit suicide and kill everybody on the plane... I don't know how they found this out but I think it said even in a book... and that's that happened at a Korean airline - or something similar to it which you could probably look it up there
David So mentions reading about airline incidents, specifically a Japanese one and a similar Korean one, in a book, highlighting the cultural aspect of communication and hierarchy in the cockpit as a factor in the crashes.
Amelia Bedelia
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the kids are Amelia Bedelia is and then so you pet you
The host mentions this as another example of a book for children.
Bullshit Jobs
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so it's it's there's a I'm reading this book called [Â __Â ] jobs by David Graeber [Â __Â ] it's great man
Duncan Trussell mentions he is currently reading the book 'Bullshit Jobs' by David Graeber and describes its premise about unnecessary jobs.
Maps of Meaning
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and I've outlined that a fair bit in the first book I wrote which was maps of meaning
The guest, Jordan Peterson, mentions his first book, 'Maps of Meaning', and states that he outlined the link between responsibility and meaning in it.
I'm Fine...And Other Lies
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I was doing like a Q&A like for a book that I wrote a book and what it's called it's called I'm fine in other lies
Whitney Cummings mentions the title of a book she wrote during a Q&A.
Meet Me in the Bathroom
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she wrote that book meet me in the bathroom she's amazing music journalist
Whitney Cummings mentions a book written by her friend Lizzy Goodman, describing her as a music journalist.
Myra Breckinridge
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Gor Gor Vidal I mean the writers name is gore Vidal So he wrote Myra Breckinridge
Dee Snider mentions a book by Gore Vidal where Supreme Court justices' names were used as curse words, naming the book 'Myra Breckinridge'.
Shut Up and Give Me the Mic
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I and my book is called shut up is called shut up and give me the mic
Dee Snider mentions his own book and states its title.
The Power of Now
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I read a book while back that helps change my life I'm not sure if it'll work for her it's called the power of now hopefully you can recommend this book to her hopefully it'll work for her
A caller named Steve Lawrence from Miami recommends the book 'The Power of Now' as something that helped him and suggests Theo recommend it to a previous caller from Saudi Arabia who was struggling with depression.
Marlon Brando
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I understood what Hollywood you gotta read Marlon Brando's book and he would say that there would be a premiere of Mann's Chinese and it would go from Mann's Chinese down past the Gower
Jamie Kennedy mentions that to understand Hollywood history, one should read Marlon Brando's book, referencing the scale of movie premieres in the past.
Plain Language Big Book
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Have them get a sponsor, have them get the big book having do 90 meetings in 90 days and get serious
A caller named Ellen, giving advice to another caller named Nicole about her alcoholic boyfriend, suggests he get 'the big book' as part of his recovery process.
The Satanic Bible
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and [ __ ] I bought like a Satanic Bible
Eddie Bravo mentions buying 'a Satanic Bible' when talking about getting into Slayer and writing satanic lyrics as a teenager.
Earth Not a Globe
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I'm like Samuel Rowbotham read his but there's a lot of books
Eddie Bravo mentions Samuel Rowbotham and suggests reading his work in the context of the historical debate about Flat Earth.
Sex at Dawn
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you know I'm reading this listening to this book still called sex at dawn and when I first heard it man they were talking like a lot of anti-christian stuff and things like this
The host mentions he is reading/listening to this book and discusses its potentially controversial ideas about monogamy and religion.
Greed
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What's your opinion? you know I just started reading this book called sex at dawn and it's by a man named Chris Ryan and I just started and uh and I've literally read through the introduction and I mean just in the first chapter I'm it just started yesterday Anna read slow and I don't wanna [ __ ] I almost don't like the book because it's really some of the stuff it's saying is just stuff that I don't want to hear you know it's saying that you know marriage isn't sacred and that our sexuality that our our behaviors are actual not are not really in line with our beliefs and I don't want to believe that even though there probably is some truth to it but I've decided that I'm gonna finish reading the book even though I don't already don't agree with some of the [ __ ] in there because how else am I gonna be how else am I gonna learn
Theo mentions starting to read the book 'Sex at Dawn' by Chris Ryan and discusses his initial reaction to its content, finding some of the ideas challenging but deciding to finish it to learn.
The Joy Luck Club
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I remember I watched this movie called The Joy Luck Club and it was like all Asian women and dude that maybe that movie made me cry like nine times man I was well I just watch it and I would relate to these Asian women but I'm like that's weird I'm not an Asian woman but that's like the movie that I watched that I'll think about all the time
Robin Tran mentions watching the movie 'The Joy Luck Club' and relating strongly to the experiences of the Asian women depicted, noting it made her cry and she relates to them despite not being an Asian woman herself at the time she first saw it.
The Voyage of the Beagle
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but what Darwin wrote about in origin species was not competition solely his intent was to talk about how we are born of cooperation and and and through when we butt up against each other we cooperate ourselves into a tighter knit better more efficient version than we were previously
Tate Fletcher mentions what Darwin wrote in 'origin species' about cooperation, contrasting it with the idea of solely competition.
Heart of Darkness
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but it makes me feel a little bit like a you know you said it first like of a jean bra like Aegina you know like that warm wallet you know like that wild canal you know like Joseph Conrad wrote about you know that wild canal out there that RIT whatever it was that dark river whatever he was writing about
The host mentions Joseph Conrad and refers to a work he wrote about a 'wild canal' or 'dark river' while discussing feeling scared or lost, comparing it to a 'wild canal' or 'dark river'.
The Silence of the Lambs
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Mentioned 1 time
homework it was to the point where he would rather lock himself in the bathroom and jerk off and ooh that's a little Silence of the Lambs II you know he's in there petting that black sheep and you outside looking for some wolf you know
The host compares the caller's description of his ex-boyfriend's behavior (locking himself in the bathroom) to the creepy atmosphere or themes of 'Silence of the Lambs'.
Fear of Intimacy
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I know there's a book out there called the fear of intimacy which I heard is really good that I'm about to read
The host mentions a book titled 'the fear of intimacy' that he has heard is good and is planning to read, in the context of discussing intimacy issues.
Hillbilly Elegy
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and there's a book you should read as well I'm going to recommend to you called hillbilly elegy um I'm reading it right now and it's uh it's it's amazing man it's just it's about your culture and the things that happen in your area in Kentucky and um you'll love it man it sounds like you could I mean you sound like you could be a character in the book
The host recommends the book 'Hillbilly Elegy' to a caller from Kentucky who discussed growing up poor, stating he is currently reading it and that it relates to the caller's background and area.
Romeo and Juliet
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so and I love that man I'm a Romeo and Juliet er you know that but I think you guys for calling in this week madam will leave us out here
Theo Von refers to himself as a 'Romeo and Juliet er', referencing the famous play to describe his perspective on the relationship between men and women.
Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary
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and a friend of mine that died he choked to death he was on opiates and he choked to death on a piece of chicken over there in Woodville Mississippi but he got me a rhyming dictionary when I used to work on his farm and I really have always treasured that book
Theo mentions that a friend gave him a rhyming dictionary, which he has always treasured. He brings it up in response to a listener asking about his vocabulary.
Latest Books Mentioned
Nancy Drew
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Cat Williams mentions reading the Nancy Drew Mysteries series as part of his extensive reading as a child.
like I was reading everything Nancy Drew Mysteries like every like anything I could get my hands on The Hardy Boys
Where the Red Fern Grows
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Theo Von mocks Ty Lopez's claim of reading a book a day by mentioning a specific book title as an example.
uh we had the book in a day [ __ ] was always weird like I don't even know if I want to talk to a guy who just read Where the Red Fern Grows you know what I'm saying like I don't know who I if I want to [ __ ] talk to some guy who just read that in one day
Blank Slate, the Noble Savage, and the Ghost In the Machine
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Joe Rogan references Stephen Pinker's work on the decline of violence and crime throughout human history, citing it as evidence that the present is the safest time to be alive.
so there's like that's like Stephen pinker's work if you follow his work on violence and crime people always want to think that violence and crime is more now than ever before but the reality is when you look at the course of human history it's there's never been a more uh safe time to be alive than right now
The Scarlet Letter
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The host, Theo Von, mentions 'that Scarlet Letter book' when discussing potential names for a daughter, suggesting names from the book.
If you had a daughter what would her name be / probably something from that / um Scarlet Letter book ... Hester / that's beautiful Hester / maybe a pearl / Pearl / Roger Chillingworth
Dylan goes electric!
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In this segment, Timothée Chalamet discusses the book 'Dylan Goes Electric' by Elijah Wald, which serves as the source material for the movie 'A Complete Unknown', where he portrays Bob Dylan. He highly recommends reading the book after watching the film.
The film's taken from Elijah Wald's Dylan Goes Electric, a book that came out in 2015! It's a fantastic retelling of events from the early sixties that led up to the fiasco at Newport! After you see the movie, read the book!
Angela's Ashes
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In this segment, Theo Von discusses Frank McCourt's work, specifically highlighting the book Angela's Ashes, which recounts McCourt's early life in Ireland up to the age of 19. He also mentions that McCourt has another book titled 'Tis' that follows this narrative.
And I read his—and I read the guy, you know, Frank McCourt? I read he has one called 'Tis' that's his second book! Frank McCourt, so Angela's Ashes was his time in Ireland till he was 19, and then at 19 he moved to New York City in like the 50s!
Confessions
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Dr. Ryan Martin, the guest on this episode, mentions that he has written books about anger and strategies for dealing with angry people. One of these books discusses the roots of anger and offers guidance on managing it effectively, whether in online interactions or face-to-face encounters.
I have books I wrote about anger, and one addresses how to deal with angry people. It explains where anger comes from and how to manage it when interacting with others online or in person.
The Brothers Karamazov
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Dr. Maté expresses his admiration for 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, highlighting its profound insights into the complexities of the human soul.
Um, I just reread 'The Brothers Karamazov' last year because he has such a deep understanding of the human soul—the darkness and the lightness, both. Yeah, of the human soul—um, it’s fascinating.
The Body Keeps the Score
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Dr. Tara Swart discusses the book 'The Body Keeps the Score' in relation to trauma stored in the body, suggesting that awareness of such trauma is increasing, especially since the pandemic.
But I find that there's a limit to where talking therapy can go, and that is trauma that's stored in the body, which you're not even consciously aware of. Have you heard of that book, 'The Body Keeps the Score'? Yeah, it was written in the '70s, but it's back on the bestseller list, which gives me hope that more people are realizing that, since the pandemic, we have trauma stored in our bodies.
The Fellowship of the Ring
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During a discussion about Irish culture, host Theo Von expresses his fondness for 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', highlighting their significance in the lives of many Irish people.
I think like I love Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and all that stuff purely because I think being Irish you kind of grow up loving those things. Yeah, definitely, I would hate to be without that.
The Dirt
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Tommy Lee mentions the book "The Dirt" as the basis for the movie about his band Mötley Crüe, explaining that the movie was "pretty true to form" to the book. This occurs during a discussion of the Mötley Crüe movie and how accurately it portrayed actual events.
And that movie was about the book, The Dirt book. They said it was pretty true to form, a lot of it.
The Storyteller
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Tommy Lee shares that he recently read a book by Dave Grohl, which he refers to as "his book." The context suggests it is autobiographical, highlighting Grohl's influence in relation to music and bands.
Oh yeah, I just read his book recently. Yeah, there’s been so many; they were a real big influence on me.
Barack Obama in his own words
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In a conversation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Theo Von and Bassem Youssef reflect on statements made by Barack Obama. Bassem mentions that Obama articulated the dynamics of the conflict in his book, pointing out that the strength imbalance makes it unlikely for the stronger party to relinquish land.
There were many tries for peace treaties, but Obama said it best in his book. He said the problem with Israel and Palestine is that one of them is very strong and one side is very weak, and there's nothing that compels me to give you land.
Eyewitness
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In a discussion about a mayor's video on how to search children's rooms, Theo humorously suggests that when parents look through their child's bag, they may discover various contraband items, mentioning that they could find 'a grenade, in addition to a book!'
Look through his bag—you might find a grenade, in addition to a book! Something simple as a crack pipe?
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank redemption
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While continuing to discuss the mayor's video, Theo jokingly guesses that the contents of the baby doll might relate to 'The Shawshank Redemption', referencing the main character Andy Dufresne's famous poster of Rita Hayworth.
He’s like, 'Oh look in this baby doll, what's in there? A picture of Andy Dufresne?' I mean, he's got guns and a printer.
Tribe
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Theo Von and Kat Von D are in the middle of a conversation about community and smaller groups, which leads to a mention of the book 'Tribe' by Sebastian Younger.
I mean there's even that book by Sebastian younger I think it's called tribe maybe where yeah it was about that it was about when we were in smaller groups and stuff like that people used to yeah you would miss somebody they'd be gone it's like otherwise you get so caught up with so many things and the your space gets too big and it's hard to know it's hard to pay attention to hard to connect you know or you're trying to connect to too many things you know and people feel like that's part of it we're just trying to connect to too many things I don't think our system is built for that a lot of times yeah so I think it's nice I bet having a yeah a place where you notice if somebody's gone yeah that's pretty cool.
Lord of Flies
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In this segment, Theo Von refers to 'Lord of The Flies' to illustrate chaotic behavior, suggesting a scenario where situations deteriorate to their lowest point.
It's like I'm just like, I don't know, probably like some Lord of The Fly or whatever!
1984
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Jordan Peterson references George Orwell's dystopian novel, 1984, to illustrate his concerns about a totalitarian regime in China, implying that it surpasses the oppressive conditions described in the book.
It would be— I think it would bring in, and has already in China, I think it'll bring in a totalitarian tyranny so 100% complete that it would make George Orwell's 1984 look like a picnic.
Nancy Drew 40
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During the conversation, Theo Von refers to 'Nancy Drew' while commenting on something he sees with his guest Mark Normand. This fleeting mention highlights the title in a light-hearted context.
What are you–is that Nancy Drew over here?
The Scarlet Letter
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Theo Von suggests reading the first chapter of 'The Scarlet Letter' to agents as a way to engage them. This is a hypothetical scenario, not a serious recommendation, done in the style of Theo’s comedic approach.
Even if you call them like, 'Hey, listen to me read a little bit of this stuff that I wrote,' and you just read like the first chapter of, like, The Scarlet Letter to them. Yeah, they would love that.
The Grapes of Wrath
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In this segment, Theo Von inquires whether Duncan Trussell has read 'The Grapes of Wrath,' using it as a point of reference to illustrate themes of hardship and scarcity.
Yeah, you can adapt, you can adjust! Have you ever read Grapes of Wrath, dude? That book was a half chapter away from them eating a bowl of boiled placenta!
Outliers
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In a discussion, Theo Von mistakenly attributes a story to the book 'Outliers', prompting Malcolm Gladwell to clarify that 'Outliers' is indeed the title of his book.
That's not the name of the book. No that was Outliers my book got Outliers. I always remind somebody to kind of that would probably be that.
Soul Boom
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Theo introduces his guest, Rainn Wilson, and mentions that Wilson has a new book out titled 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.' This is part of the introduction to the guest on the podcast.
He's an actor, he's a creator, and you may know him from his iconic role on The Office. He has a new book out called 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.'
Soul Boom
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Rainn Wilson discusses his book, where he explores the TV show 'Kung Fu' as a metaphor for spirituality. Although he doesn't mention the full title in this moment, it's clear that he is referring to his book 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.' He delves into themes from the show and their connection to spirituality.
Anyways, I talk about it in my book because I feel like it's a metaphor for spirituality. In spirituality, we're walking around the crazy chaotic old West that’s aggressive and violent.
Soul Boom
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Theo shares insights from the beginning of Rainn Wilson's book, 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution', mentioning that he read about 23 pages. This part of the conversation highlights his thoughts on the book's content.
That’s what I kind of derived from the beginning of your book. I think I read like 23 pages of it maybe.
Soul Boom
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Theo Von refers to Rainn Wilson's book, 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,' implying previous discussions and addressing the guest directly with, 'you talked some about.' The conversation revolves around themes relevant to contemporary society.
I know you talked some about in your book about how some of the things...
Soul Boom
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Rainn Wilson mentions that he discusses the broken system in his book, 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution', during a conversation about how systems are broken.
I talk about this later on in the book. I talk a lot about how systems are broken.
Soul Boom
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Rainn Wilson discusses his book 'Soul Boom', suggesting it addresses the growing interest in spirituality due to significant societal challenges.
And I think because things aren't working out so well and we see big problems and people are turning, and this is what 'Soul Boom' is about.
Soul Boom
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Rainn Wilson talks about his book 'Soul Boom' and mentions having a chapter titled 'Seven Pillars for a Spiritual Revolution'. This discussion highlights themes from the book.
At the end of my book, I have a chapter called 'Seven Pillars for a Spiritual Revolution.'
12 Rules for Life
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Theo refers to a book by Jordan Peterson, simply mentioning it as 'this book' without specifying its exact title.
You know what, I'll put it up, actually, you know what, I'll put it in front of 'This Book' for a while, you put it in front of Jordan Peterson.
Study Guide
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John Mulaney and Theo Von are discussing addiction. Mulaney references 'the big book of alcoholism.' Theo asks if he is referring to 'the disease of alcoholism,' confirming that it is likely the book 'Alcoholics Anonymous' often referred to as 'The Big Book' within the recovery community. This conversation helps contextualize Mulaney's experience with recovery.
Like they have what is in like the big book of alcoholism, you know what I'm talking about? Yeah, yes, they have the disease of alcoholism.
The Basketball diaries
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John Mulaney, the guest, is discussing an episode of Little House on the Prairie with Theo Von. He mentions an episode about drug withdrawal and remarks it is as intense as 'Basketball Diaries', referencing the book and movie about drug use. Here, it functions to highlight the unexpected intensity within the context of a family-friendly show.
I think Michael Landon stays up with the kid who's on opium and sweats it out. It's like Basketball Diaries level. It really is, in the middle of whatever the hell else used to happen on that show, cook and stew or whatever in Walnut Grove.
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Theo refers to Boo Radley, a character from Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird', while discussing the challenges of creating a memorial for someone.
You can't just do it; if you call any place, they say you can do it, or you can't—everybody can't call and put up a peach tree for somebody who died like Boo Radley or whoever, because then it would just be all trees.
Can't Hurt Me
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Theo Von shares how watching David Goggins videos influenced his behavior and communication with Caleb while in the hospital.
Sorry, man, I've been watching some David Goggins videos. I think I was trying to bring you back, dude!
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Theo is comparing the bleakness of the situation he described to the world of *A Game of Thrones*. This comparison emphasizes the tragic nature of the story and highlights the unpredictable and often harsh realities portrayed in the series.
Yeah, exactly, that's like some Game of Thrones stuff. Dude, oh, it's heartbreaking, man.
12 Rules for Life
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In this segment, Theo shares how he has written books, specifically mentioning '12 Rules for Life' and 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules'. He humorously reflects on the concept of having too many rules and discusses his request to an AI to create a thirteenth rule that fits the theme of his works.
Okay some of you know I've written these books 12 rules for life and then beyond order 12 more rules Because you know you can't have enough rules and I asked it This is what I asked it to do I said Write me an essay that's a 13th rule for beyond order
Beyond Order
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In this segment, Theo discusses his experience with an AI named Chat GBT, detailing how he prompted it to draft a 13th rule inspired by his book 'Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life'. He humorously reflects on the necessity of having additional rules.
Okay some of you know I've written these books 12 rules for life and then beyond order 12 more rules Because you know you can't have enough rules and I asked it This is what I asked it to do I said Write me an essay that's a 13th rule for beyond order
Lord of Flies
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Theo Von compares a childhood tribal dynamic to the themes explored in the book 'Lord of the Flies', noting how a consensus had to be reached before a romantic moment could occur.
That almost reminds me of Lord of the Flies, what you're talking about, because it really was— I never thought about it like that, like the whole tribe kind of had to agree that Scott and Jessica were gonna kiss, that's right.
Lord of Flies
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In this segment, Theo Von refers to the book 'Lord of the Flies' to illustrate how the dynamics among a group of children can shift when an adult enters the scene.
And because when an adult walks in the room—like in 'Lord of the Flies!' Do you ever see the movie?
Winnie-the-Pooh
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In a lighthearted discussion, Theo Von and his guest James Blake humorously lament the incomplete chapters of Winnie the Pooh stories, playfully suggesting that author A.A. Milne left them hanging and highlighting the character-driven nature of the narratives.
They could have walked off into the sunset, and after that we don't really know. We're missing a few chapters. AAA Milne let us down.
The Jungle Book
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In this segment, Theo Von humorously references 'The Jungle Book' while telling a story about a pet bobcat. He playfully claims that it's not just a book, but rather a 'librarian', and describes it as an 'anthology' with 'billion chapters'.
Oh yeah, look, I'll tell you this man, The Jungle Book, it ain't a book, it's a damn librarian, son.
Pet Sematary
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Mike refers to 'Pet Sematary' to illustrate how certain technological solutions, like Zoom learning, can create negative outcomes similar to the twisted return of the cat in the story. He uses the book as a metaphor for the unintended consequences that arise when we try to replace traditional methods with new technologies.
It’s like the cat in Pet Sematary that comes back to life; those things are a poor substitute for the original. You can replace these things, but there will always be unintended consequences, whether you're talking about rent control, minimum wage, or Zoom learning for school.
Sinner's Creed
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Scott Stapp mentions his book 'Sinner's Creed', noting that it was published with a Christian publisher and was therefore a bit censored. This comes up while he discusses a story he may have included in the book.
It's called 'Sinner's Creed.' Now, it’s a little censored because it was with a Christian publisher.
The Shining
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Theo Von refers to The Shining when discussing the atmosphere they want to create for the club, describing it as a mix of dark, creepy, and classy elements. He explicitly references the book's title while discussing this vibe.
And also a little bit of like The Shining vibe! You know that hotel from The Shining?
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia
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Caleb describes a hidden room he saw at Hooters headquarters and likens its entrance to the secret passageway in 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.
And they're like, they opened it up, and it’s like, you know, like The Chronicles of Narnia, a wall that has a bunch of books and you can push it open; yeah, it was literally that.
Hamlet
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In a discussion, Theo Von recounts reading a book about soldiers in World War II, highlighting a poignant moment where the soldiers faced the reality of their mortality. This reference serves to emphasize the importance of valuing life, especially when confronted with danger, as illustrated through his conversation with Dalton, a survivor of a near-fatal accident.
I was reading this book about soldiers in World War II, and they were at the point where they knew they were in a situation where they were going to die. There were no ifs, ands, or buts—they knew they were gonna die.
Charlotte's Web
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In a discussion about their childhoods, Theo Von and Nick Swardson share that they often felt smaller than their peers. Nick invokes 'Charlotte's Web' to illustrate a story about being the runt, making a connection to the life of the book's characters.
Yeah, I was like the runt of the litter, you know what I mean? Like, uh, Charlotte's web trickle. Yeah, it was like Charlotte's web, dude.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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In this segment, Theo Von and Bobby Lee joke about a hypothetical trip to North Korea, pondering the necessity of bringing along 'a big book' for sobriety meetings during their stay. The context suggests they are referencing either the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book or more broadly, The Bible, highlighting the theme of seeking guidance during challenging times.
But we'd bring a big book with us and do a meeting every now and then. But we're drunk, yeah, but we tried, you know?
Awakenings
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Theo Von references the film 'Awakenings,' which stars Robert De Niro. He notes that the film is based on a book by Oliver Sacks that explores similar themes of medical cases and the experiences of individuals who have emerged from long-term cryopreservation.
If you’ve seen the movie 'Awakenings' with Robert De Niro, I just watched that movie a couple of months ago. Can we bring some of that up? That’s fascinating!
Count Down
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During the episode, Joe Rogan mentions the book 'Countdown' by Dr. Shanna Swan. He highlights how she, as a guest on the podcast, discussed the dangers of certain chemicals found in plastics and fertilizers that can disrupt the human endocrine system.
There's a book called Countdown. By a woman, her name is Dr. Shanna Swan, and she came on the podcast and explained that there's certain chemicals that are in plastics and in some fertilizers that are disrupting the human body's endocrine system.
The Polar Express Gift Set
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Theo reminisces about visiting a general store as a child, describing how intensely cold it felt, likening the scene to 'The Polar Express', which evokes imagery of winter and trains traveling to the North Pole.
You'd walk into the general store, and man, when you opened the door to that store, it was frosty in there. You could see the polar express go by in the distance.
Elon Musk
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Theo Von shares that he received a book about Elon Musk as a gift from a fan, though the author of the book is not mentioned.
I got a couple of nice gifts too; someone brought me 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer, which I really appreciate. Another person gave me a book on Elon Musk.
Man's Search for Meaning
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In this segment, Theo Von casually mentions listening to a book on tape during an ayahuasca ceremony, implying a connection to Viktor Frankl’s renowned work, 'Man's Search for Meaning', while describing the presence of a shaman leading the experience.
Sorry, this isn't like everybody's just on a Zoom, we're just listening to some book on tape. There's a shaman and he's like kind of leading the charge.
A Christmas Carol
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While discussing the phrase "Bah-Humbug", Theo Von connects it to its origin in the book 'A Christmas Carol', explaining how it is used to show annoyance.
Bah-Humbug is like a famous saying from ‘A Christmas Carol.’ That's like when you stub your toe and you're like, 'Bah-Humbug!' Or if somebody like stole something from you, you'd be like, 'Humbug!'
Robinson Crusoe
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In a light-hearted moment, Theo refers to the book Robinson Crusoe, playfully questioning whether he might have quoted something the character said.
I remember I was really—so I think said that to Robinson Crusoe! I think he said that! Okay, I saw it on the back of a Kid Rock t-shirt, but do you really know?
The Body Keeps the Score
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Blair shares that she began reading 'The Body Keeps the Score' to explore her curiosity about breathwork. She explains to Theo that the book discusses how trauma is stored in our bodies.
Um, but yeah, I started reading a book, it's a famous one called 'The Body Keeps the Score', and it's basically the premise is about how trauma is stored in our bodies.
Eyewitness
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Theo Von discusses how he read about half of a book in preparation for a past podcast guest who was an author, illustrating his approach to preparing for different types of guests.
But if we had an author come in, then we like, we had an author come in the other day and so with him we, you know, went through and read like half the book as much as I could.
Through the Looking-Glass
Tony Hawk reminisces about being a KISS fan in the 70s and discusses how KISS created a comic book in collaboration with Marvel Comics, where the band members contributed their blood to the ink.
And I grew up a fan of KISS in the 70s. And KISS did that in comic books, in Marvel Comics. They made a KISS comic book and all the members of the band put their blood into the ink vat.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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During a discussion on the podcast, a caller mentions the Book of Ephesians. He expresses confusion about the end times and mistakenly refers to it but acknowledges the correction regarding its actual title, Revelation. Theo Von, the host, acknowledges the reference to the book.
Damn, onward out of that hellhole communist state, uh, and yeah man, I think you're right about the end times, you know, the last chapter, uh, the last book, which is Revelation. I know you said Ephesians, but it is Revelation, which I'm sure you knew that, but uh, I didn't know that brother, but I appreciate it.
Bible
Theo Von discusses the Bible in relation to the end times, indicating his belief that we are currently in the last days. He humorously mentions a specific book within the Bible, Ephesians, while expressing uncertainty about its precise location.
Oh, look, these days we're in corvette times, we're in the last chapter of the Bible, I feel like. And I don’t know what it is, Ephesians or whatever, you know?
Charlotte's Web
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Theo Von sees a spider and humorously references the book 'Charlotte's Web', associating the spider with the book and his itching with a 'fifth grade reading level' problem.
and then i saw a spider and so i said oh damn you know charlotte's webbing this [Â __Â ] you know what i'm saying this this that damn fifth grade reading level that shit's you know causing me to act up
Lord of Flies
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Theo compares the behavior of welders at a past job, who made him and a friend dance under threat, to a 'Lord of the Flies' type situation.
but uh very lord of the flies ass kind of [ __ ] but we made the most of it
Free Will
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Kyle Dunnigan mentions that Sam Harris has written a book about free will and that he agrees with Harris's perspective on the topic. He notes that the book is disturbing and he had to put it down.
I actually sam harris has a book about it and he totally right he does not believe there is and i it freaks you out here's why also i think you need to put a lot of um weight into what he's saying is because you don't want to believe it
Healing Back Pain
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Nikki mentions a book by 'Sarno' about back pain being caused by stress and how acknowledging this can lead to healing. She states it helped her with her own back pain.
You read the back pain book Sarno It's all about that like i will read it sometime but but i'm just saying i probably won't read it no you won't but let me just say it's a book that has healed so many my back pain included You read it and you learn that i don't have any back pain but but you know whatever you were trying to treat the fact that you were able to acknowledge like this is stress and i need to treat the stress not the physical element people are doing back surgeries and it's all because it's their subconscious mind is like rerouting pain that they don't want to feel up here to the weakest parts of their skeleton so your bulging disc is not supposed to hurt as bad as it does it is there but you don't need surgery on it you need to just acknowledge that it's stress you don't even need to fix the stress you just acknowledge that it is and it will it will go away but then you slowly treat it but ketamine therapy is your pain gone now
The Jungle Book
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Theo compares a man's physique to the character Baloo from The Jungle Book.
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Your Favorite Seuss
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Theo discusses a theory that the controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss books was manufactured to increase sales.
you know i started to think about um the dr seuss thing and here's my theory on dr seuss for one i started to think that i bet i bet someone had a lot of dr seuss books that the sales on them had probably slowed down because i don't know if people are buying as dr seuss as much
The Cat in the Hat
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Theo mentions this title as an example of a Dr. Seuss book people are now buying.
so then suddenly everyone goes and buys the dr seuss books now everybody's cat in the head it up everybody's hammed and greened you know
Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds!
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Theo mentions this title as an example of a Dr. Seuss book people are now buying.
so then suddenly everyone goes and buys the dr seuss books now everybody's cat in the head it up everybody's hammed and greened you know
Horton Hears a Who!
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Theo mentions Horton characters/books as examples of Dr. Seuss works people are now engaging with.
and everybody's hearing horton's in the distance you know it is what it is
Beyond Order
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Theo Von introduces his guest, Jordan Peterson, and mentions his new book.
today's guest um is his second time returning to the podcast he has a new book out beyond order
12 Rules for Life
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Theo Von mentions the subtitle of Jordan Peterson's new book.
he has a new book out beyond order 12 more rules for life
We Who Wrestle with God
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Theo Von mentions a specific chapter in the new book that stood out to him.
but so far there's a part in uh chapter three um where you talk about fear and you talk about the fog
Winter Notes on Summer Impressions
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Jordan Peterson mentions the book and author, recommending it and discussing its themes.
but the problem with that kind of thinking i suppose too is that this is dostoyevsky raised this in notes from underground it's a great short book and he created short
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Tools for the Master's work, comprising over 250 sermon outlines [&c.] collected by J. Ellis
Jordan Peterson refers to the Sermon on the Mount as a source of wisdom.
well i i certainly haven't well i did come from the sermon on the mount so hypothetically it's a reliable source you know
The Indian in the Cupboard
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The host uses the title of the book/movie as a reference point in a hypothetical scenario about role-playing.
You can't be like indian in the cupboard you got to be you know indian in the closet who left a note
The Art of War
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Corey Sandhagen mentions 'the art of war' when discussing tactics to confuse an opponent.
it's the art of war you know like anytime you can create some chaos in the other person's mind you do it damn yeah
Frankenstein
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Bryan Callen discusses Mary Shelley's book Frankenstein and its theme of machines taking over humanity.
so if you think about like um anything you know frankenstein... that mary shelley who wrote that book was that was the thesis of that book
The Singularity Is Near
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Bryan Callen mentions the book The Singularity Is Near as relevant to the discussion about technology, gene editing, and human evolution.
if you read the singularity is near you know human beings are going to start being able to not only control their own biology their own evolution but they might be able to control even their own
12 Rules for Life
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Theo Von tells Bryan Callen that he has his Jordan Peterson book and that Peterson has a new one coming out.
I have your jordan peterson book too... He's got a new one coming up
I'm Not High
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Jim Breuer mentions a potential title for his next book, which seems to be a collection of humorous stories, including one about his father.
i was coming home from i i could my next book is gonna be the top 10 cities and my father crapped himself in public i love that public i had great stories but i found the humor in it
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Michael K. Lindell, [u.] Marjorie R. Greene: Evacuation planning in emergency management
Theo mentions reading Michael Lindell's book and recounts the story of him perfecting the My Pillow product.
cause like i'm i'm i've read michael lindell's book You've read his book um he wrote the he's the my pillow guy Right and he has a moment where he finally gets the fluffing right in the pillow and he just ca i mean he loses He's just it's a great moment right Did you have that moment where you're like this is the bread
The One Minute Manager
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Jimmy John mentions reading 'a couple of books' on leadership, including 'one minute manager', to learn how to be a better boss after his employees quit.
then i learned how to be a boss man and then i read a couple of books on one minute manager and leadership and the one manager and i learned that yeah i had to lead by example that people do what i do not what i say
The Scarlet Letter
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Theo Von mentions 'the scar letter' as an example of how easy high school was, suggesting that reading the book would help get good grades.
If you even know 1492 you get half the answers right If you read the scar letter you get four out of five answers right So I mean that's a 80 right there
The Odyssey of Homer
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Theo compares a chaotic childhood story to 'The Odyssey'. Riley confirms he is familiar with the work.
It was kind of like the odyssey. you ever had the odyssey rally. i have. And you. it was pretty wild huh. oh yeah. yeah very similar to that
The Daily Stoic
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The speaker mentions listening to 'the stoic books' after mentioning Ryan Holiday, implying they are referring to books on Stoicism, likely by Holiday, as part of listening to 'smart guys' talk about happiness and self.
holiday the the stoic books and who's the awareness guy oh I think de Melo Anthony de Mello and just listening to [ __ ] these smart guys talked about and talked about happiness and what's true happiness
The Sun Also Rises
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Theo attempts to name a book by Ernest Hemingway during a game show segment.
I'm gonna go with Sun Also Rises and Moby Dick
Moby Dick
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Theo attempts to name a book by Ernest Hemingway during a game show segment, incorrectly attributing this book.
I'm gonna go with Sun Also Rises and Moby Dick
For Whom the Bell Tolls
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Neal lists examples of books, initially incorrectly attributing them to Def Leppard songs, then correcting to Hemingway books.
Here we got the old man in the sea for Whom the Bell Tolls
In Our Time
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Neal identifies the previously mentioned titles and adds another as Hemingway books.
those that is Hemingway books in our time
A Farewell to Arms
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Neal lists examples of Hemingway books again, correcting probable transcription error for 'A Farewell to Arms'.
Sun Also Rises fair what arms to heaven having out For Whom the Bell Tolls the old man in the sea
The Widow's Son
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Theo Von recounts the story of Kenneth Lamar Noid, who held Domino's employees hostage and demanded a copy of 'the widow's son'.
after offering to exchange one hostage for a copy of the widow's son which I get a son book the noid reneged on his offer after a police brought him the book
A Confederacy of Dunces
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TJ Miller mentions the character Ignatius Reilly and the book 'Confederacy of Dunces' when discussing his own appearance and energy, comparing himself to the character but more handsome.
money of like kind of an Ignatius Reilly do you remember can you bring that character up but more handsome he's like confederacy of dunces do you remember that
A Fighter's Heart
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Jay Mohr references Sam Sheridan's book 'A Fighter's Heart' to explain details about how dog fights are conducted.
What happens in a dog fight this is from Sam Sheridan's book a fighter's heart they let the dogs go
Flowers for Algernon
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Tom Segura mentions the book "Flowers for Algernon" when describing the disorientation of waking up from a blackout, comparing the feeling to the experience described in the book.
I was looking out a window just looking into a backyard and I was like I have like you know when you ever wake up from a black guy oh yeah I don't know what I'm looking at right now I was like it's like flowers for algernon and get read that book
Moby-Dick
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The host mentions reading Moby Dick while discussing the appearance of new fish types on restaurant menus, implying these fish aren't found in classic literature about the sea.
Did you go read moby-dick See how many mahi-mahi they got in that sucker zilch ezel Chi brah go
Bridge to Terabithia
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Theo mentions the book/movie in the context of needing a magical word (the presale code) to access tickets, comparing it to a fantasy story.
Why does somebody have to remember a magical word to get something / is this the bridge to terabithia
The Bridges of Madison County
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Theo discusses the book/movie as something that impacted his thinking, specifically about love and relationships.
What books or movies have had an impact on the way you think about things / Oh wow / I don't know about some of that as deep / What books or movies / you know I like that movie on Bridges of Madison County... and now that Bridges of Madison County that's word for word book moving from movie
Darryl
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Theo mentions receiving a book about Darryl Strawberry as a gift at a show.
I mean just some really nice gifts / Somebody gave me a Darryl Strawberry book really cool
The Book of Mormon
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A listener submitting a video for the 'State Wars' segment questions the Mormons' ability to defend themselves against guns and arrows, asking if they will use their 'Book of Mormon'.
What are they gonna do stop an arrow and a bullet with their [ __ ] Book of Mormon
The Bridges of Madison County
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A caller mentions the book/movie 'Bridges of Madison County' in the context of Iowa. Theo acknowledges it, and Jim Gaffigan later states that he read the book.
Plus after we're done fighting you know our losses in Iowa Bridges of Madison County Theo I know you love that so I have to like them
A Confederacy of Dunces
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Theo Von describes a man as being like the character Ignatius Riley from the book 'A Confederacy of Dunces'.
this dude who was famous where we drive around town and give away free tickets to comedy clubs in exchange for food at restaurants yeah and he was his most halfhazard an amazing guy in his own right kind of like this Confederacy of D's ignacius Riley type of man you know
Power Up Your Brain
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The host introduces the guest, Dr. David Perlmutter, by mentioning he is the author of the book 'Grain Brain'.
so here today we have a beautiful man and he's the author of the book grain brain
A dieta do ácido
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The guest refers to his books (plural), including 'Grain Brain' and 'Brainwash', and their purpose of exposing manipulation.
and so that that's what our do books about is calling it out so you can look suddenly realize these people are taking advantage of me
The Circadian Code
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The guest recommends 'The Circadian Code' by Dr. Sachin Panda as a great book and potential guest.
there's a great book called their circadian code by dr. Sachin Panda Great be a great guest for you
Why We Sleep
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The guest mentions 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker in the context of the importance of sleep.
but nonetheless I mean he talks about how it's really important for us a Matthew Walker to for his book why we sleep
The Erie Book
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The host confirms having read part of 'Why We Sleep', mentioned by the guest.
oh yeah I actually read about half of that book on Joe Rogan
The Grapes of Wrath
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A caller from Covington, Louisiana mentions Lee Harvey Oswald potentially reading 'Grapes of Wrath'.
and where Lee Harvey Oswald that lho that third story depository bad boy whose gun and in readin [Â __Â ] Grapes of Wrath at the same time if he did it where both of them have been from
The Hotel New Hampshire
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Theo Von mentions the character 'GARP' in the context of Robin Williams playing the role, and states that the book is one of his favorites.
I remember Rob you know seeing guys like Robin Williams playing like GARP and like a Warlick arena guard yeah that's one of my favorite books of all time
Where's Waldo?
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Theo mentions writing a letter to the creators of the 'Where's Waldo' books when he was young with an idea to promote them.
when i was young i wrote a letter to the people that had where's waldo remember the books
Tribe
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The host refers to Sebastian Junger and his ideas about tribal connection and how people used to get emotional needs met within close-knit families, contrasting it with modern society. This is likely a reference to his book 'Tribe'.
and you had that tribal vibe you know as Sebastian Junger talks about when you had that old school you got different emotions from different places and it was all so close together in your source of family and now maybe you have to go door to door these days to get the love and affection and emotion or little pieces of everything that you need
Little Women
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Theo Von uses the book 'Little Women' as a reference when describing someone lying on their stomach looking at their phone, implying it's an unusual or delicate posture.
and if you dude don't stand around with your ass to people and lay down like you're like you're in a damn you know little little women novel or something
Underground Connection
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The guest, Marc Elliot, mentions his book 'What Makes You Tick' which was published about six years prior to the recording. He notes that he was just starting his recovery journey when the book came out.
I have a book that came out about six years ago called what makes you tick okay and but another book would be I think really good at this point you know because I that book I had just started ESP and and and beating like the 90% when that book came out and I also just wasn't as open about my participation in ESP at the moment
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Theo Von mentions the characters Tom, Huck, and Jim, and the author Mark Twain, in the context of being in Louisiana near the Mississippi River, referencing the setting of Twain's famous novels.
it has one of the largest ports in the world along the Mississippi River Tom huckleberry Tom and Huck stayed here Jim you know darker Jim and Tom and Huck and Mark Twain remember that
Out of the Shadows
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The host mentions listening to this book on Audible.
What I'm currently listening to on audible is out of the shadows understanding sexual addiction by Patrick Carnes
To Catch a Predator
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Chris Hansen mentions writing about a specific case in his book.
we did some investigating and I did this in a book called sketcher predator some years back and we found a case in Arkansas
LT
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Chris Hansen mentions Mike Wallace interviewing Lawrence Taylor about a book he had recently written.
He was doing the interview with Lawrence Taylor I think he'd just written Wow
Holy Bible (NIV)
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The host mentions reading the Bible as an example of historical or religious literature when discussing why people might instinctively cover their crotch when sleeping.
I don't know if you guys have ever read like a lot of history books or the Bible or you know different type of Muslim Muslim literature or slim literature some people say instead of Muslim a lot of people say slim
Unwanted
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A listener named Grady calls in to recommend a book about sexual brokenness in response to a previous caller's issue with her boyfriend watching pornography.
Um I sent a book recommendation I really wanted to be able to offer it's this book I'm reading that's called unwanted by Jay stringer and it's a book about sexual brokenness
Think and Grow Rich
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Uriah Faber recommends reading Napoleon Hill for motivation and success, mentioning concepts like "laws" or "rules of success" and "positive mental attitude" associated with his work.
I mean there's I like Napoleon Hill you know he wrote three thinking good thinking but he has the also the laws I figured the I figured the rules of success so he talks about positive mental attitude
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Uriah Faber recommends reading Napoleon Hill for motivation and success, mentioning concepts like "laws" or "rules of success" and "positive mental attitude" associated with his work.
I mean there's I like Napoleon Hill you know he wrote three thinking good thinking but he has the also the laws I figured the I figured the rules of success so he talks about positive mental attitude
Winning Gold
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Uriah Faber recommends a book by coach Lee Kemp called "Winning Gold" as motivational reading for fighters/wrestlers.
I talked to uh there's coach Lee Kemp he has a book It's called I think winning gold
Coaching Wrestling Successfully
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Uriah Faber recommends reading anything about or by Dan Gable for motivation, mentioning his commitment level.
Anything you can read on Dan Gable that's another guy who's
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Theo asks about and mentions the book "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in the context of perception and seeing someone as bigger than they are.
you ever what's the what's the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest the book
The Magic Power of Positive Ideas
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Uriah Faber mentions that he discussed the topic of people sharing their knowledge in his own book.
and I talked about this in my book you know a lot of times people will like love talking about their knowledge
As a Man Thinketh
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Maurice Clarett mentions being given this book while incarcerated and describes it as the most impactful book he has ever read.
a guy dropped off a book a small 70 page recalled as a man thinketh by James Allen the most impactful book I've ever read in my life bar non comparison
12 Rules for Life
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Theo mentions having a book by Jordan Peterson in the new studio set.
and they got Jordan Peterson book a pumpkin right there when a mother Nick his [ __ ] dirty little you know gonads right there one of those orange little party poppers that she floats out this time of year
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
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Michael Bisping mentions reading this book and how it helped him manage his reactions and decide where to focus his energy, referencing the book's core idea about having limited 'f*cks' to give.
I read a book the sort of not giving a [Â __Â ] oh yeah it's a great book the sort a lot of not giving a father the solo lot the subtle subtle arts are not giving a [Â __Â ] yeah it's good book check it out yeah yeah basically the what they say is you've only got so many [Â __Â ] to give yeah so why would you give it over over there bad service or whatever save you [Â __Â ] stupid questions on a podcast save your folks there it is yeah now it's a really good book where it helped me a little bit you know
George Orwell: The Complete Novels (The Greatest Novelists of All Time – Book 7)
Theo Von attempts to reference a George Orwell book, describing it vaguely as "into the jungle or whatever it's called" while discussing his brother's appearance and comparing it to a dark, primitive setting.
it was very everything was dark and very you know um like that George Orwell book or whatever into the jungle or whatever it's called
Fight Club: A Novel
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The host mentions 'Fight Club' while comparing it to his favorite movie, 'Bridges of Madison County', calling it a 'Fight Club for your emotions'.
is you like Fight Club ... Fight Club for your heart baby Fight Club for your emotions
The Bridges of Madison County
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The host mentions 'Bridges of Madison County' as his favorite movie and describes its plot, which is based on the book.
and that was the Bridges of Madison County ... and that's a Clint Eastwood's and what else is her name Marilyn the street and Marilyn's Streep is probably one of the top 70 or 80 actresses you know a man it's amazing because she has she has a family and it's just regular life and then this man comes through town and he's a photographer ... and she just has this one weekend with him where they ex you know they have an expedition they just they get involved in each other's lives and she's it's just kind of like her one moment to try a different lifestyle
Outliers
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David So mentions reading about airline incidents, specifically a Japanese one and a similar Korean one, in a book, highlighting the cultural aspect of communication and hierarchy in the cockpit as a factor in the crashes.
like there's like even certain instances that you could read about there was a Japanese airline a few years back that had a terrible terrible incident that happened where the for the pilot planning to commit suicide and kill everybody on the plane... I don't know how they found this out but I think it said even in a book... and that's that happened at a Korean airline - or something similar to it which you could probably look it up there
Horton Hears a Who!
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The host mentions this as an example of a storybook a parent might read to a child.
Maybe you're gonna read him one of those fancy books you know horton hears a who or you know one of the the Spike Lee autobiography
Amelia Bedelia
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The host mentions this as another example of a book for children.
the kids are Amelia Bedelia is and then so you pet you
Why We Sleep
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The host mentions that he is currently reading a book called 'why we sleep' and finds it fascinating.
you know right now I'm reading a book called why we sleep and it's pretty fascinating but I would love to learn a little bit more about Socrates
Bullshit Jobs
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Duncan Trussell mentions he is currently reading the book 'Bullshit Jobs' by David Graeber and describes its premise about unnecessary jobs.
so it's it's there's a I'm reading this book called [Â __Â ] jobs by David Graeber [Â __Â ] it's great man
12 Rules for Life
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The host refers to the guest's book in the context of 12-step programs, strongly implying '12 Rules for Life'.
and you know we'll you know and I know that's your book
Maps of Meaning
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The guest, Jordan Peterson, mentions his first book, 'Maps of Meaning', and states that he outlined the link between responsibility and meaning in it.
and I've outlined that a fair bit in the first book I wrote which was maps of meaning
I'm Fine...And Other Lies
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Whitney Cummings mentions the title of a book she wrote during a Q&A.
I was doing like a Q&A like for a book that I wrote a book and what it's called it's called I'm fine in other lies
Meet Me in the Bathroom
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Whitney Cummings mentions a book written by her friend Lizzy Goodman, describing her as a music journalist.
she wrote that book meet me in the bathroom she's amazing music journalist
Myra Breckinridge
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Dee Snider mentions a book by Gore Vidal where Supreme Court justices' names were used as curse words, naming the book 'Myra Breckinridge'.
Gor Gor Vidal I mean the writers name is gore Vidal So he wrote Myra Breckinridge
Shut Up and Give Me the Mic
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Dee Snider mentions his own book and states its title.
I and my book is called shut up is called shut up and give me the mic
The Power of Now
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A caller named Steve Lawrence from Miami recommends the book 'The Power of Now' as something that helped him and suggests Theo recommend it to a previous caller from Saudi Arabia who was struggling with depression.
I read a book while back that helps change my life I'm not sure if it'll work for her it's called the power of now hopefully you can recommend this book to her hopefully it'll work for her
Marlon Brando
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Jamie Kennedy mentions that to understand Hollywood history, one should read Marlon Brando's book, referencing the scale of movie premieres in the past.
I understood what Hollywood you gotta read Marlon Brando's book and he would say that there would be a premiere of Mann's Chinese and it would go from Mann's Chinese down past the Gower
Plain Language Big Book
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A caller named Ellen, giving advice to another caller named Nicole about her alcoholic boyfriend, suggests he get 'the big book' as part of his recovery process.
Have them get a sponsor, have them get the big book having do 90 meetings in 90 days and get serious
The Satanic Bible
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Eddie Bravo mentions buying 'a Satanic Bible' when talking about getting into Slayer and writing satanic lyrics as a teenager.
and [ __ ] I bought like a Satanic Bible
Earth Not a Globe
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Eddie Bravo mentions Samuel Rowbotham and suggests reading his work in the context of the historical debate about Flat Earth.
I'm like Samuel Rowbotham read his but there's a lot of books
Sex at Dawn
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The host mentions he is reading/listening to this book and discusses its potentially controversial ideas about monogamy and religion.
you know I'm reading this listening to this book still called sex at dawn and when I first heard it man they were talking like a lot of anti-christian stuff and things like this
Greed
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Theo mentions starting to read the book 'Sex at Dawn' by Chris Ryan and discusses his initial reaction to its content, finding some of the ideas challenging but deciding to finish it to learn.
What's your opinion? you know I just started reading this book called sex at dawn and it's by a man named Chris Ryan and I just started and uh and I've literally read through the introduction and I mean just in the first chapter I'm it just started yesterday Anna read slow and I don't wanna [ __ ] I almost don't like the book because it's really some of the stuff it's saying is just stuff that I don't want to hear you know it's saying that you know marriage isn't sacred and that our sexuality that our our behaviors are actual not are not really in line with our beliefs and I don't want to believe that even though there probably is some truth to it but I've decided that I'm gonna finish reading the book even though I don't already don't agree with some of the [ __ ] in there because how else am I gonna be how else am I gonna learn
The Joy Luck Club
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Robin Tran mentions watching the movie 'The Joy Luck Club' and relating strongly to the experiences of the Asian women depicted, noting it made her cry and she relates to them despite not being an Asian woman herself at the time she first saw it.
I remember I watched this movie called The Joy Luck Club and it was like all Asian women and dude that maybe that movie made me cry like nine times man I was well I just watch it and I would relate to these Asian women but I'm like that's weird I'm not an Asian woman but that's like the movie that I watched that I'll think about all the time
The Voyage of the Beagle
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Tate Fletcher mentions what Darwin wrote in 'origin species' about cooperation, contrasting it with the idea of solely competition.
but what Darwin wrote about in origin species was not competition solely his intent was to talk about how we are born of cooperation and and and through when we butt up against each other we cooperate ourselves into a tighter knit better more efficient version than we were previously
The Hotel New Hampshire
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The host mentions that his mother used to read the book 'Cider House Rules' all the time, in the context of discussing adoption and foster care.
Maybe there's other people thinking about it you know our mama I used to read that book Cider House Rules all the time
The Scarlet Letter
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Theo Von references the book 'The Scarlet Letter' by mentioning the character Hester Prynne and the phrase 'Scarlet woman' while talking to Danielle the virgin about her experience.
That's the friend that's a hester prynne book Scarlet woman
The Hotel New Hampshire
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Theo mentions John Irving and his books, specifically 'Cider House Rules', while discussing the state of New Hampshire.
I know that uh you know New Hampshire I think is John Irving country He wrote a lot of those books Cider House Rules you know you got a lot of wrestlers and a lot of rich lot of rich kids up there going to private schools and stuff like that
Heart of Darkness
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The host mentions Joseph Conrad and refers to a work he wrote about a 'wild canal' or 'dark river' while discussing feeling scared or lost, comparing it to a 'wild canal' or 'dark river'.
but it makes me feel a little bit like a you know you said it first like of a jean bra like Aegina you know like that warm wallet you know like that wild canal you know like Joseph Conrad wrote about you know that wild canal out there that RIT whatever it was that dark river whatever he was writing about
Holy Bible (NIV)
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The host mentions the Bible while discussing the story of Adam and Eve and the concept of wanting something forbidden.
I'm even even in the Bible if you go back to Adam you know you wanted to get that fruit
The Silence of the Lambs
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The host compares the caller's description of his ex-boyfriend's behavior (locking himself in the bathroom) to the creepy atmosphere or themes of 'Silence of the Lambs'.
homework it was to the point where he would rather lock himself in the bathroom and jerk off and ooh that's a little Silence of the Lambs II you know he's in there petting that black sheep and you outside looking for some wolf you know
The Grapes of Wrath
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The host references a scene from the book 'Grapes of Wrath' to illustrate a point about survival instincts.
I mean it's like at the end of Grapes of Wrath that lady they got a lady with breasts and she's breastfeeding her own family
Fear of Intimacy
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The host mentions a book titled 'the fear of intimacy' that he has heard is good and is planning to read, in the context of discussing intimacy issues.
I know there's a book out there called the fear of intimacy which I heard is really good that I'm about to read
Hillbilly Elegy
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The host recommends the book 'Hillbilly Elegy' to a caller from Kentucky who discussed growing up poor, stating he is currently reading it and that it relates to the caller's background and area.
and there's a book you should read as well I'm going to recommend to you called hillbilly elegy um I'm reading it right now and it's uh it's it's amazing man it's just it's about your culture and the things that happen in your area in Kentucky and um you'll love it man it sounds like you could I mean you sound like you could be a character in the book
Romeo and Juliet
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Theo Von refers to himself as a 'Romeo and Juliet er', referencing the famous play to describe his perspective on the relationship between men and women.
so and I love that man I'm a Romeo and Juliet er you know that but I think you guys for calling in this week madam will leave us out here
Holy Bible (NIV)
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The guest, Stephen, mentions reading the Bible as part of his learning process, possibly related to his recovery or faith.
I don't let let them learn me you know I learn myself through the you know I read the Bible a lot I go to God a lot
Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary
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Theo mentions that a friend gave him a rhyming dictionary, which he has always treasured. He brings it up in response to a listener asking about his vocabulary.
and a friend of mine that died he choked to death he was on opiates and he choked to death on a piece of chicken over there in Woodville Mississippi but he got me a rhyming dictionary when I used to work on his farm and I really have always treasured that book
Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham with 12 Silly Sounds!
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The host playfully references the book 'Green Eggs and Ham' and its author Dr. Seuss at the beginning of the episode.
hey bro you ready for some green eggs in Hampton in DG Dr Seuss is here today
Horton Hears a Who!
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The host references the character Horton, from Dr. Seuss books.
Horton here's a [Music] hooker