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 Body Keeps the Score
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Mentioned 2 times
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.
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.
Dylan goes electric!
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Mentioned 1 time
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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Mentioned 1 time
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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Mentioned 1 time
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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Mentioned 1 time
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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Mentioned 1 time
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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Mentioned 1 time
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.
The Scarlet Letter
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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.
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.
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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Mentioned 1 time
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.
Beyond Order
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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 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.
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.
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'.
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.
Latest Books Mentioned
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.
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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.'
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?