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SmartLessMay 24, 2021

Jake Tapper

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Notable books mentioned: The Outpost, Body Slam, The Devil May Dance

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Mentioned at 17:38
The Outpost

The host discusses the adaptation of 'The Outpost' from a nonfiction book about Afghanistan into a film, highlighting the complexities involved in…

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Mentioned at 24:31
Body Slam

The host briefly mentions 'Body Slam' as a book about Jesse Ventura, indicating it was an early work in their career. They reflect on the circumsta…

The Devil May Dance cover
Mentioned at 55:58
The Devil May Dance

The host mentions 'The Devil May Dance' as a book that intertwines politics and Hollywood, suggesting it has engaging content. They emphasize its p…

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Jake Tapper mentions The Outpost, Body Slam, and The Devil May Dance with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Mr. Jake Tapper surprises & delights us this week. Journalist, CNN lead anchor, author, cartoonist, and cardio-enthusiast, Jake shares workout secrets and his love for Teen Wolf Too. Welcome back to another episode of SmartLess: your ticket to learnings.
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  • The conversation centers on book adaptation into film.
  • A second recurring theme is Jesse Ventura's story.
  • Referenced books include The Outpost and Body Slam.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in military history and film adaptations and Readers interested in sports biographies and early career journalism..

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Deep Dive(1)Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)
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Readers interested in military history and film adaptationsReaders interested in sports biographies and early career journalism.fans of politics and Hollywood history

Books Mentioned

The Outpost cover
Best for Readers interested in military history and film adaptationsOften cited around book adaptation into film

The outpost is a nonfiction book about Afghanistan that was made into a film by Rod Lurie starring Caleb Landry Jones and Orlando Bloom.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in military history and film adaptations
Key quote: The truth is I, I'd burdens, not the word for it, but it was an immense responsibility and we took it very, very seriously.
The host discusses the adaptation of 'The Outpost' from a nonfiction book about Afghanistan into a film, highlighting the complexities involved in portraying real-life stories. They emphasize the responsibility of accurately representing the experiences of those who served, especially given the high stakes involved.
ASIN: B009VSG9Z2
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Body Slam cover
Best for Readers interested in sports biographies and early career journalism.Often cited around Jesse Ventura's story

The speaker mentions 'Body Slam, the Jesse Ventura story published in 1999' as their first book.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in sports biographies and early career journalism.
Key quote: Let's talk about Body Slam, the Jesse Ventura story published in 1999.
The host briefly mentions 'Body Slam' as a book about Jesse Ventura, indicating it was an early work in their career. They reflect on the circumstances that led to writing the book, including a tight deadline and the need for a paycheck.
ASIN: B00KUXS0DQ
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The Devil May Dance cover
Best for fans of politics and Hollywood historyOften cited around recommendation of a book

It's a book that has a lot of politics in it and is available now. It received a rave review in the New York Times.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: fans of politics and Hollywood history
Key quote: My review is, be careful about wanting to tango in hell because the devil may dance.
The host mentions 'The Devil May Dance' as a book that intertwines politics and Hollywood, suggesting it has engaging content. They emphasize its positive reception, including a rave review from the New York Times, indicating it is worth reading.
ASIN: B093K3ZLKV
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The Outpost

Confidence: 100%

The Outpost is a nonfiction book about Afghanistan that was made into a film by Rod Lurie starring Caleb Landry Jones and Orlando Bloom.

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Teen Wolf 2

Confidence: 90%

The speaker mentions watching 'Teen Wolf 2' while exercising, suggesting it gets them pumped and makes them sweat.