Who Dares Wins
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Who Dares Wins by Dominic Sandbrook appears 9 times across 8 podcast episodes on 1 show, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
Recent mentions on The Rest Is History.
The book 'Who Dares Wins' has garnered attention across multiple episodes of 'The Rest Is History,' with guests frequently praising its insights and narrative style. In episode 560, a guest expresses admiration for a chapter on Snooker, likening it to the respect shown for other significant works. This sentiment is echoed in episode 416, where the book is appreciated for its social richness, drawing a comparison to the complexity of 'The Canterbury Tales.'
Additionally, the book's exploration of historical events, particularly the Falklands War, is highlighted in several episodes. In episode 172, a guest credits the book for its climactic account of the war, while episode 169 describes the chapters on the Falklands as exemplary writing in contemporary British literature. These consistent mentions across episodes illustrate the book's relevance and impact in discussions of history and culture.
The host mentions 'Who Dares Wins' to highlight its exploration of social dynamics and the richness of various life experiences. They draw a parallel between the book and Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' as both works embrace diverse perspectives from different social backgrounds.
The host mentions 'Who Dares Wins' in a light-hearted comparison to the profound impact of 'The Tale of Genji' on Japanese culture. This reference serves to highlight the respect and admiration the host has for both works, albeit in different contexts.
The host mentions 'Who Dares Wins' to illustrate the embodiment of Ian Botham as a quintessential English figure associated with traditional values and masculinity. The discussion connects Botham's persona to broader themes of food, culture, and national identity in England during the early 1980s.
Recent show rotation: The Rest Is History.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 23:52 in the episode where we captured it.
Mentions across episodes
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“The only other book that I've heard you say those words about, the only other moment I've heard you talk about with the same sort of respect and even, dare I say, awe, was the chapter on Snooker in my book, Who Dares Wins.”
“The speaker mentions reading 'Who Dares Wins' and appreciates its social richness, comparing it to the complexity found in 'The Canterbury Tales'.”
“I wrote about this in, um, I know you did. Who dares wins my book about the early eighties.”
“Dominic, I got that, of course, from your brilliant book, Who Dares Wins, with its climactic account of the Falklands War.”
“The speaker mentions reproducing a magazine cover in their book 'Who Dares Wins', which features a portrayal of Mrs. Thatcher.”
“The four chapters that you devote to the Falklands War in your most recent history of Britain, in Who Dares Wins, Britain, 1979 to 1982, is one of the great pieces of British 21st century writing.”
“The speaker mentions reading Dominic's book and reflects on a specific sentence about barbecuing a local reindeer, indicating a connection to the content of the book.”
“The speaker references a host's book while discussing Tony Benn; this is most likely 'Who Dares Wins' in the early-1980s context.”
“And the most recent one is called Who Dares Wins? And it's all about Margaret Thatcher in the 80s and Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet and the Falklands War and everything you would ever want to know.”