Lonesome Dove
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Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry gets recommended on The Joe Rogan Experience and The Ezra Klein Show, including episodes with Graham Linehan and Taylor Sheridan, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry appears 8 times across 6 podcast episodes on 2 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“You've got to read Lonesome Dove.”
Why people keep bringing this up
The host mentions reading 'Lonesome Dove' to illustrate the harsh conditions faced by people in Texas during historical times. This reference serves to highlight the extreme weather and lifestyle challenges depicted in the book.
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry most often appears in conversations about reading Lonesome Dove, Texas Rangers and Comanche, and Western literature and film.
Recent linked podcasts include The Joe Rogan Experience and The Ezra Klein Show, giving you a quick path from the book back to the shows where it actually came up.
The host mentions reading 'Lonesome Dove' to illustrate the harsh conditions faced by people in Texas during historical times. This reference serves to highlight the extreme weather and lifestyle challenges depicted in the book.
The host mentions 'Lonesome Dove' as a classic Western novel that explores the lives of retired Texas Rangers, connecting it to the historical context of the Texas Rangers' interactions with the Comanche tribe. The book serves as a narrative backdrop to the discussion of the ruthless and strategic nature of these historical figures.
The host mentions 'Lonesome Dove' as a transformative read that changed their perspective on Westerns and the bravery of settlers. They emphasize the depth of McMurtry's writing, particularly in portraying Native Americans and the historical context of the Wild West.
Recent show rotation: The Joe Rogan Experience and The Ezra Klein Show.
Guests tied to these mentions include Graham Linehan, Taylor Sheridan, Honey Honey, and Matt McCusker.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 1:23:21 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode recommended Lonesome Dove?
#2361 - Graham Linehan on The Joe Rogan Experience is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. Other indexed episodes include #2083 - Taylor Sheridan on The Joe Rogan Experience and #1486 - Honey Honey on The Joe Rogan Experience. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 1:23:21.
Which podcast mentioned Lonesome Dove?
The Joe Rogan Experience and The Ezra Klein Show are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry.
Who recommended Lonesome Dove on podcasts?
Graham Linehan, Taylor Sheridan, and Honey Honey are the main guests currently tied to recommending Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry.
Why do podcast guests bring up Lonesome Dove?
The host mentions reading 'Lonesome Dove' to illustrate the harsh conditions faced by people in Texas during historical times. This reference serves to highlight the extreme weather and lifestyle challenges depicted in the book. It most often appears in conversations about reading Lonesome Dove, Texas Rangers and Comanche, and Western literature and film.
Mentions across episodes
Every mention card links back to the episode page and exact transcript anchor.
“You've got to read Lonesome Dove. I started Lonesome Dove, but I got distracted. There's something that happens about page 100, and you will not be able to put it down after that.”
“The speaker mentions reading 'Lonesome Dove' before deciding to pursue a career in storytelling, indicating its impact on him.”
“The speaker mentions reading 'Lonesome Dove' before deciding to pursue a career in storytelling, indicating its significant impact on him.”
“This is an incredible book. I mean, about two retired Texas Rangers, but it's just like a classic Western novel.”
“A beloved Texas classic that captures the spirit of Texas and is highly recommended for readers.”
“I read Lonesome Dove and it was all that and more. I have been Lonesome Dove Pilling many of my friends as the year has gone on.”
“I'm reading Lonesome Dove right now. It's like an old classic Western And they just talk about how hot they are all day long.”
“I'm reading Lonesome Dove right now. It's, like, an old classic western, and they just talk about how hot they are all day, long, and it's just dust in their face, and it's like, dude, that shit would suck.”