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The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
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You Are A Badass

2025-01-2358:5819

Peter and Michael dissect Jen Sincero's "You are a Badass," a book that answers the question: What if "The Secret" was written in the painful, try-hard style of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"? Featuring a surprise digression about Sincero's other, even worse books.Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Savy Writes BooksThanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

What's The Matter With Kansas?

2024-12-0601:05:3314

In 2004, historian Thomas Frank proposed a theory about the rightward drift of the white working class. Was he a prescient king whose work presaged the rise of Trump — or a bumbling fool with a broken thesis? Unfortunately it turns out he is a secret third thing that takes one hour and six minutes to explain.Special thanks to Julia Valdés for her help with this episode!Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:The Thesis That Drove A...
Peter and Michael discuss the book that launched the phenomenon of New Atheism and asked the question: What if we hated Muslims, but in a secular way?Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Views of ViolenceCarnival Booth: An Algorithm for Defeating the Computer-Assisted Passenger Screening SystemThe same motive for anti-US 'terrorism' is cited over and overDoes intuitive mindset influence belief in God? Terrorism science: 5 insight...

Who Moved My Cheese?

2024-10-1001:09:1215

What should workers do when they get laid off? In 1998 a bleak, asinine bestseller told them to find another whey. Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Bright-Sided: How Positive Thinking Is Undermining AmericaDownsizing in AmericaTemp: How American Work, American Business, and the American Dream Became TemporaryThe Disposable AmericanSpencer Johnson, ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ Author, Dies at 78What was the New Economy?Boss, ...

UNLOCKED: Eric Adams

2024-09-2659:2813

New York’s favorite criminal is in the news, so here is our episode about his ridiculous life.To hear all of our bonus episodes, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod
Is fact-checking a legitimate enterprise? Is America's most famous fact-checker nothing more than a dweeb? Michael and Peter discuss.To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod
A memoir about parenting very badly and then getting weirdly defensive when anyone asks you about it.Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Effects of Authoritative Parental Control on Child Behavior, Child DevelopmentTypes of Parenting Styles and Effects On ChildrenDoes “Tiger Parenting” Exist? Parenting Profiles of Chinese Americans and Adolescent Developmental OutcomesAssociations of parenting dimensions and styles with externalizing...

The Anxious Generation

2024-08-0802:00:1828

Is social media to blame for the teen mental health crisis? It's complicated!Thanks to Emily Weinstein, Amy Orben, Andrew Przybylski, Dean Burnett, Michael Mullarkey and Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz for help researching and fact-checking this episode! Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Emily Weinstein's book, "Behind Their Screens"Positive and negative uses of social media among adolescents hospitalized for suicidal behaviorThe Sisyphean ...
To celebrate ("celebrate") Donald Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate we are re-releasing our "Hillbilly Elegy" episode. Enjoy!
Peter and Michael discuss "The Origins of Woke," a glimpse into the dark aspirations of the Republican Party and the mind of a very unusual man.Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:What Speech Does "Hostile Work Environment" Harassment Law Restrict? Tunis v. Corning Glass Works, 698 F. Supp. 452 (S.D.N.Y. 1988)Pakizegi v. First Nat. Bank of Boston, 831 F. Supp. 901 Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker...
Peter and Michael discuss the media coverage of the protests at Columbia — from the crazed, bloodthirsty ravings of right-wing media to the more muted, respectful bloodthirst of centrist media.To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod
Peter and Michael discuss Michael Lewis’s bestselling book about the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, a young prodigy whose only flaw was that he dreamed too big.Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Michael Lewis Is Buying What Sam Bankman-Fried Is Selling Michael Lewis Likens Critics of His New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried to a 'Mob'The SBF trial is a reminder that crypto is a rotten businessReview: Michael Lewis's Going Infinit...
2 Better 2 AngelsSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Jeffrey Epstein’s Science of SleazePinker’s response to Epstein allegationsHow Jeffrey Epstein Captivated HarvardJeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNAIt’s Official — Steven Pinker Is Full of ShitPinker, Epstein, Soldier, SpyA century of sexual abuse victimisation: A birth cohort analysisThe prevalence of child ...
We're finally discussing a good book! Naomi Klein's "Doppelgänger" chronicles the long, steady descent of another Naomi — Wolf (buddy oof) — from feminist icon to crank conspiracist. To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

Lean In

2024-03-1457:0015

In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg became an icon for women who wanted to move from middle management at a tech company into upper management at a tech company. Today, Peter and Michael examine the contents of her bestselling book, survey the wreckage of corporate feminism and ask whether women will finally find liberation in the Metaverse.Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Facebook Feminism, Like It or NotFeminism's Tipping Point: Who Wins f...
This week we're tackling Steven Pinker's 900 page dissection of the reasons why violence, torture and war have declined over the last 10,000 years. Was it an indeterminate mixture of politics, economics, technology and serendipity? Or did some European guys write some books that said murder was bad?Special thanks to Philip Dwyer, Eleanor Janega, David M. Perry and Doug Thompson for help researching and fact-checking this episode!Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's ot...

The Art of the Deal

2024-01-1152:2218

Before Donald Trump became America's most prominent politician and birth certificate inspector, he spent his days making everyone in New York City slightly uncomfortable. Michael and Peter discuss "The Art of the Deal," Trump’s 1987 bestseller chronicling his exploits as a celebrity slumlord. Where to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:When Donald Trump Took Down Holiday Inns The Lost City of Trump Who Runs New York Now?&nbs...
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The Identity Trap

2023-12-1401:47:0328

"There are two kinds of political scientists: The types who deal with noisy data and post on Twitter with a bunch of caveats. And then there are the types who write books about identity politics." Where to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Sam Huneke's "Yascha Mounk’s Woke Straw Man"Jacob T. Levy's "The Defense of Liberty Can’t Do Without Identity Politics"Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò's "Elite Capture"Aaron Huertas's "We Need to Talk...
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You stare, mouth agape, at the bookstore display. It’s a self-help book, but with curse words in the title?! This must be a revolutionary new framework, not simply the same dull, reactionary ideas repackaged as hip and new.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (Blog Post)Where A is Ordinary: The Evolution of American College and Universit...

The 48 Laws of Power

2023-11-0201:05:5619

In 1996, a frustrated screenwriter got a fellowship in Italy. Twenty years later, Beyoncé released "Lemonade." Content warning: This episode includes a mention of suicide.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Rebecca Solnit’s “A Paradise Built in Hell”Kelly Link's "White Cat, Black Dog"The Half-Century in Bullshit: On Peter Bogdanovich’s “Paper Moon” and Robert Greene’...
Retailers have been sounding the alarm about a shoplifting epidemic driven by organized criminal syndicates. In a shocking twist, it turns out that their story is mostly made up. Join us as Peter tries to figure out where this panic originated and as Mike finally comes clean about his criminal past.To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

San Fransicko

2023-10-1901:00:4316

This week we're tackling "San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities," a book that dares to ask: What if everything that experts think about homelessness is wrong, and everything that one crank on Twitter thinks about homelessness is right?Thanks to Ned Resnikoff for helping us with the research for this episode!Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Inflection Points in Co...

The 4-Hour Workweek

2023-09-2156:2532

Have you ever wanted to escape the grind and follow your dreams? This week we're discussing "The 4-Hour Workweek," which reveals that all you need is a plan, a willingness to take risks and a modestly sized fraud operation built on Third World labor.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:The Fraud and the Four-Hour WorkweekRevisiting "The 4-Hour Workweek"New! Improved! Shape...
But her e-mails! Michael explains the non-scandal that captivated the mainstream media in 2016 while Peter attempts to sow the podcast with anti-Hillary sentiment.To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

God And Man At Yale

2023-09-0701:11:1716

Oops all grievance.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:No Ivory Tower : Mccarthyism And The UniversitiesThe Fire Is Upon UsThe Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945The Passion of William F. Buckley: Academic Freedom, Conspiratorial Conservatism, and the Rise of the Postwar RightWhy Are Professors Liberal and Why Do Conservatives Care?Compromised Campus:...
For this month's bonus episode we dissected Harry Frankfurt's gloriously brief bestseller and applied the concept to our favorite op-ed page. To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

Liberal Fascism

2023-07-2701:04:3325

Who poses the greatest threat to democracy? Is it the movement that openly identifies with the symbols, goals and policies of fascist governments? Or is it the median bureaucrat at the Department of Health and Human Services? In 2008, a National Review nepo-baby attempted to answer this vexing question.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:History News Network: A Symposium...
In our "Rules" and "Game" episodes we didn't get a chance to dissect the phenomenon of online dating (i.e. describe our worst dates and read cringe profiles out loud to each other), so that is what we are doing on today's bonus episode. To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod
Lots of subscribers asked us to release last month's bonus episode in full so here it is! Share it with the conservatives, the boomers and the Satanists in your life.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod Where to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseThanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

The Rules

2023-06-2901:09:0721

In 1995 a bestselling book proposed a simple dating strategy for women: Lose weight, wear bright colors and become a completely different person for the rest of your life.Thanks to Moira Donegan for helping us with this episode! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:From Front Porch to Back Seat: Courtship in Twentieth-Century America Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s essay, “S...

Atomic Habits

2023-06-1501:01:0931

This week we're discussing "Atomic Habits," a book about how to use science (and also some stuff that’s definitely not science) to train yourself to be a more functional person.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:How 1% Performance Improvements Led to Olympic GoldFrom paupers to kings: The lottery-funded revolution Habit FormationImplementation Intentions to Reduce ...

The World is Flat

2023-06-0101:07:4119

Much has been said about globalization, but perhaps no one has said it worse than Thomas Friedman.Content Note: Discussions of xenophobic and racist content, especially toward the end of the episode.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Why The World Isn't FlatThe World Is Still Not FlatDHL Global Connectedness Index 2022The Fallacies of FlatnessThe Sociopathy of Thomas Fr...
The Nudgening.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:David Gal's "Behavioral Winter"The i-frame and the s-frame: How focusing on individual-level solutions has led behavioral public policy astrayWhy Is Behavioral Economics So Popular?Applying Behavioral Insights To Intimate Partner ViolenceWhat Counts as a Nudge?The Power of Nudges, for Good and BadAllowing Patients to Waiv...
In 2021, scrappy young investors from across the world joined forces to buy GameStop stock, aiming to take down greedy hedge funds. What came next was tragedy, injustice, and a conspiratorial internet cult so stupid we had to do an episode about it.To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod
In 2008, an economist and a law professor proposed a radical new approach to politics: Telling people not to do bad stuff.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Mike's Maintenance Phase episode on the godfather of the "cafeteria nudge"Nudge: Concept, Effectiveness, and EthicsFrom mechanism to virtue: Evaluating Nudge theoryThe effectiveness of nudging: A meta-analysis of ch...

The 5 Love Languages

2023-04-2054:4631

What’s your love language? Is it gifts? Words of affirmation? Or is it podcasts about books with extremely weird, reactionary gender dynamics?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Can Gary Chapman Save Your Marriage?The Sixth Love Language Does Not ExistHow ‘The Five Love Languages’ Gets Misinterpreted The 5 Love Languages Don’t Matter as Much as You ThinkThe Creator Of Th...
Is it bootstraps? It's bootstraps.To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

Rich Dad Poor Dad

2023-04-0601:13:5741

In 1997, Robert Kiyosaki revealed the secret to lifelong success: Deliver grifty seminars and hire child slaves.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry‘Rich Dad Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki ExposedStupid Investment of the WeekRobert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Education on Real Estate Investing ReviewThe Ticket to E...
Get in loser, we're going to Oberlin.To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

Hillbilly Elegy

2023-03-2348:0119

In 2016, J.D. Vance informally launched his political career with "Hillbilly Elegy," a memoir that blames the relative poverty of Appalachian and Rust Belt populations on their own culture. Despite its reactionary premise, mainstream and liberal press outlets were so enamored by the book that they accidentally made Vance a senator.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Appa...
TRIGGER WARNING: if you're a SNOWFLAKE college professor afraid of how your students are expressing themselves, you might need a SAFE SPACE, because Michael and Peter are discussing "The Coddling of The American Mind," a book about campus culture that's light on facts and heavy on cherry-picked anecdotes.CORRECTION: The Socrates quote mentioned at the end of this episode is apocryphal. We thank the listeners who pointed this out for refusing to coddle our American minds.Support us on Patreon:...
The nation's most prestigious newspaper insists on asking a very stupid question. So for this month's bonus episode, we decided to answer it. To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodAs we mentioned at the top of the episode, we're donating this month's support to three of our trans journo-friends! They've been unbelievably patient with Mike as he's navigated the science and politics of this issue over the last year. Here's where to find and suppo...
"If your thesis doesn't hold up to obvious criticisms, there's a chance that your thesis sucks." Thanks to Paul Musgrave and Alex Cruikshanks for helping us fact-check this episode!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseLinks!Huntington’s 1993 articleStatistics on deaths in state-based conflicts The Clash of Civilizations: An Islamicist’s CritiquePaul Musgrave’s Roundtable on&...

The End of History

2023-02-0947:2722

Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History and the Last Man" changed political discourse forever. Peter and Michael peel back his muddled history and fluffy rhetoric, revealing several more layers of muddled history and fluffy rhetoric.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Reflections on the End of History, Five Years Later (https://www.jstor.org/stable/2505433)More Proof That...

The Lab Leak [TEASER]

2023-01-3114:405

In December 2019, the coronavirus pandemic began in Wuhan, China. In May 2021, America experienced one of the most cursed weeks of punditry we've ever seen. This is a condensed version of the full episode. To hear the rest go to patreon.com/IfBooksPod. See you next week!
In 1992 a yoga instructor with a distance-learning PhD had the courage to ask: "Are women not getting help around the house because they're using the wrong modal verb?" Support us on PatreonWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:The Myth of Mars and Venus: Do Men and Women Really Speak Different Languages?A critical response to John Gray's Mars and Venus portrayals of men and women The Gender Similarities HypothesisThe Rebut...

The Secret

2023-01-1242:5821

Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" sold millions of copies based on a simple premise: All of science is fake and the only reason anything ever happens is because people manifest it by communicating with the universe.Support us on PatreonWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Power Lines Oprah's Ugly Secret The Staggering Bullshit of The SecretDeath by “alternative” medicine: Who’s to blame? For Some Seeking Rebirth, Sweat Lodge Wa...

The Population Bomb

2022-12-1549:2728

How a Stanford lepidopterist convinced the world to fear the breeding habits of the poor. Again. Support us on PatreonWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Sonia Shah’s “The Next Great Migration” Barbarian Hordes: The overpopulation scapegoat in international development discourseOptimism and OverpopulationThe Population Bomb RevisitedThe Strange History of Birth ControlBirth Control for OthersHow the World Survived the Populati...
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Comments (84)

Mehri Jabrailian

can you do a review on "deep work" by cal Newport?

Dec 29th
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Amy Semenov

I've never seen these two miss the mark more than this episode. Comparing religious beliefs to horoscopes? People don't kill for horoscopes.

Nov 6th
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Gary McCammon

Eee-DAMN this was a good episode!

Oct 12th
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Zelda Kasahara

This might sound so cheesy, but I think this episode was really grate.

Oct 11th
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acw

my critics will die without cheese 😂

Oct 10th
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Amanda Newkirk-Hintz

sippy cups are for closers 😆 🤣

Oct 7th
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Elle M

please eviscerate "Love and Respect" by Emerson Eggerichs. Especially his insulting audio version, in which he voices women as whiny nags dragging down the hero...

Sep 29th
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Melanie Marie-Jahnke Manning

you're kid can learn these lessons without the way she does it, so less trauma.

Sep 26th
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Mona Peterson

I absolutely love 'If Books Could Kill'! The podcast is a brilliant blend of insightful analysis and engaging storytelling. Each episode is meticulously researched, making complex topics accessible and captivating. https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4a766d5b-6a9b-4e72-8318-3d15c1302779/episodes/277ba47b-163c-4643-96e9-60f9037e494b/packaging-los-angeles-role-of-candle-packaging-in-e-commerce

Aug 3rd
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Oscar Wilson

that pret a manger pronunciation killed me

Jul 28th
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Sheila

JD Bowman [sic] Vance was raised far from hills of Appalachia and is nothing more than a 'literary' carpet bagger.

Jul 22nd
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Courtney Kelly

I knew I knew his book from somewhere. reading a "who's this guy article" and was thinking "bs" the whole time, and now I know why lol thanks!

Jul 17th
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Anthony Famularo

Re: The suburbs: Rush summarized the whole problematic situation accurately with the lyrics of their song "Subdivisions," released in 1983, within the span of four minutes, including repetition and guitar solos.

May 8th
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Anthony Famularo

I wrote a bit for the University of Toronto student paper when Naomi Klein was the editor, and what I remember most about her is that even at age 21 or whatever, she was one of the most deadly serious people I've ever met.

Apr 18th
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ID19619055

People are really f’n mean in Boston. So, yes, you are more likely to experience discrimination in NE.

Apr 17th
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Shannon Compton

Ok I have to disagree here. I did not hold my daughter more than my sons or help her more. I actually have to coddle my daughter less because I know she is in a world where she will be oversexualized at a young age, she is in danger of assault, and she is from a poor family and will be treated as less-than. Plus, she will contend with menstrual cycles, the pain of childbirth, and the disappointment that men with a slight cold bring. My baby boys were much more needy. They still are at 4 and 8.

Mar 14th
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Ben Nielsen

I want to hear a critical take on the books on the liberal pedestal. How to be an antiracist, white fragility. I want to see the same critical approach given to these people.

Mar 9th
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Bagya Lakshmi

mind opening lol

Feb 24th
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Jan 13th
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R Coldbreath

I love this podcast.

Jan 10th
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Raymond Safdeye

Waaaa! 😭 you can almost hear the tears fall as they cry through an episode.... If podcast can breath this one would commit suicide

Jan 8th
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Elizabeth Barclay

oh no!! you are so #1

Jan 6th
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Torben Sangild

I really appreciate this critique of one of the most hyped books of the current millennium.

Dec 17th
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ID19619055

Thank you for pointing out the issues with expecting trans people to be able to do all of advocacy and education. There just aren’t that many of us who feel safe and secure with what might happen if we did. Thank you for being a strong ally. strong ally.

Dec 15th
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Milky Way

cursing like a bitch

Nov 30th
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ID36642122

😃

Nov 27th
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adhdbrain

wow. this book is glorifying weaponized incompetence in men and putting the onus of accountability solely on women. absolute sexist, misogynist garbage.

Nov 20th
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adhdbrain

oh, I *want* y'all to rag on these books. I appreciate the 'finding the good' tidbits throughout, because some of these books do have grains of goodness, but make no mistake... I'm here for the shameless annihilation, the "dunk fest" on these trashy novels. which, btw... if you haven't looked at the garbage fire that is Tillie Cole's novellas, specifically Darkness Embraced, do it. and tear it a new one. it's a triple-k romance story, to give you an idea.

Nov 20th
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Nicole Walawender

you guys are the best lol 😂I love your sense of humor and your points are right on . keep up with good work

Nov 13th
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Maureen A

The county-wide library system for which I work buys at least 12 copies of The 48 Laws each year, because they are 1) extremely popular, and 2) routinely stolen. It's a conundrum.

Nov 3rd
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Aakash Amanat

I've been an avid reader for years, and 'If Books Could Kill' is like a hidden gem for book lovers like me. The concept of exploring the dark and mysterious side of literature is utterly fascinating. The hosts dive deep into the worlds of classic and contemporary literature, revealing intriguing stories and secrets that lie beneath the pages. It's not just a podcast about books; it's a journey into the enigmatic side of the written word. https://www.cleansway.com/brooklyn-ny/business/nyc-packaging-solution The hosts' passion for literature is palpable, and their storytelling skills are exceptional. Each episode is a delightful mix of literary analysis, historical context, and a touch of mystery that keeps me eagerly awaiting the next installment. If you're a book enthusiast, this podcast is a must-listen. It's both educational and entertaining, making it a perfect companion for long drives or quiet evenings with a good book. https://businesslistingplus.com/business-listings/nyc-packag

Nov 3rd
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Sabina Stefanova

I like this podcast but episodes are coming out more than two weeks apart a lot of the time :/ AND after a two week/20 day wait, sometimes you'd just get a 20 min teaser from their Patreon, instead of a full episode.

Oct 5th
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Sarah Gilmore

It's so funny to hear that he was an FBI informant. This whole book sounds like he is just tatteling.

Sep 29th
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Anne Bode

This is a great podcast if you want to delve really deep into books, and economy and politics / philosophy are your thing. I started listening because they covered books like The Secret and Game, which are a bit more popular culture and more interesting in material. The later episodes appear to all be solidly politics or economy and most of them I have never heard of. Fine if that floats your boat, Michael and Peter are clearly invested in it, but just not up my alley. I prefer the book episodes of their other podcasts, so will stick to those and pause on this one. They are both great hosts though so recommend for people who are invested in the topics at hand!

Sep 7th
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Nathan Amata

Bb b b x D a beautiful w

Aug 30th
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Catherine Prickett

So that's why Driftglass refers to Brooks as "Bobo the Clown".

Aug 30th
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Yolanda Quintanilla

@Michael and @Peter, I would like to hear a podcast about why you think these bestsellers have such immense appeal to the masses. What the secret recipe is. Obviously, it's not the insight or the great literary style that they contain. is it maybe the cover design?

Jul 19th
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elwags

Completely hooked on this podcast!

Jul 18th
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Gary McCammon

Am I mistaken, or are these "Libertarians" advocating ways to short-circuit peoples' free choices?

Jun 28th
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Shannon Compton

please don't stop cursing.

Jun 15th
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