Game of Thrones
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Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin appears 16 times across 15 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
Recent mentions on The Rest Is History, Founders, and Joe Rogan Experience.
The book 'Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin continues to be a prominent topic across various podcasts, reflecting its lasting impact on popular culture. In episodes of 'The Rest Is History,' hosts discuss the book alongside other significant modern narratives, highlighting its status as a major literary work. The series is frequently referenced in discussions about storytelling and human nature, as seen in the 'Founders' podcast where Daniel Ek shares his deep engagement with the series and its lore.
The host draws a parallel between Junius Morgan's strict upbringing of his son JP and the character Tywin Lannister from 'Game of Thrones'. This comparison highlights the theme of prioritizing family legacy and the harsh lessons imparted to ensure the family's name endures through generations.
The host references 'Game of Thrones' to illustrate a key point about ambition and success. The quote emphasizes how those who start from the margins can rise to power, paralleling Gagosian's journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a prominent figure in the art world.
The host mentions 'Game of Thrones' to illustrate how fiction can provide insights into human nature and personal values. They reflect on a poignant story from the series that emphasizes loyalty and sacrifice, connecting it to their own life philosophy.
Recent show rotation: The Rest Is History, Founders, and Joe Rogan Experience.
Guests tied to these mentions include Daniel Ek, Robert Rodriguez, Protect Ya Neck, and Bob Gymlan.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 18:43 in the episode where we captured it.
Mentions across episodes
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“and then also some more modern stuff. So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.”
“and then also some more modern stuff. So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.”
“We're going to be talking about the historical contexts behind some of the greatest and most famous books of all time... and then also some more modern stuff. So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.”
“I've rewatched the series all the time. I've read all the books. I read the encyclopedia. I'll read the family histories because I do think like, like you can learn a lot from human nature in fiction.”
“The speaker expresses interest in making a movie based on 'Fire and Ice', which was an animated film.”
“I liked it so much, I told Dean after the first season I didn't want to wait to the second season. So I got the book and I ended up reading all five and that.”
“The conversation mentions 'Game of Thrones' in the context of popular fantasy literature.”
“The novels first by George R.R. Martin, and then the TV series. Game of Thrones was a huge global phenomenon.”
“Another example of one of my favorite quotes from Game of Thrones, those on the margins often come to control the center.”
“A decade later, when he embarked on a fantasy novel called a Game of Thrones, his visit to Hadrian's wall was to prove a particularly vivid influence.”
“The guy who wrote Game of Thrones is, you know, that guy's from Staten Island. So it's like, you know, the level of imagination, the detail that he must have had in imagining this world.”
“The guy who wrote Game of Thrones is, you know, that guy's from Staten Island. So it's like, you know, the level of imagination, the detail that he must have had in imagining this world.”
“I read the books. And I'll never forget being in—Because you've got to understand, too, in this show, in these books, there's no justice.”
“The excerpt mentions George R.R. Martin in relation to a conversation with Stephen King about writing books.”
“George R.R. Martin starts writing these books in sort of the early to mid-1990s, reflecting on historical events and their impact on the narrative.”
“The speaker compares Junius to Tywin Lannister from 'Game of Thrones', noting similarities in their views on legacy and family name.”