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SmartLessJun 21, 2021

David Cross

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Notable books mentioned: Why the Last Man, Station Eleven

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Why the Last Man

The host mentions 'Why the Last Man' as a notable graphic novel that has been adapted into a show. They emphasize its quality and recommend it to t…

Station Eleven cover
Mentioned at 9:21
Station Eleven

The host mentioned 'Station Eleven' in the context of discussing David's work while his wife is filming in Toronto. It serves as a brief mention of…

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David Cross mentions Why the Last Man and Station Eleven with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Episode summary
Our dear old pal David Cross (comedian, actor, writer, director) jumps into the jacuzzi with us this week. We discuss jail stories, a love for lamp posts, the demise of Company Video... and Sean pitches "Arrested Development" to the gang.
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  • The conversation centers on graphic novel adaptation.
  • A second recurring theme is working on Station Eleven.
  • Referenced books include Why the Last Man and Station Eleven.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Fans of graphic novels and adaptations and Fans of sci-fi adaptations and those interested in behind-the-scenes of television productions..

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Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)
Audience signals
Fans of graphic novels and adaptationsFans of sci-fi adaptations and those interested in behind-the-scenes of television productions.

Books Mentioned

Why the Last Man cover
Best for Fans of graphic novels and adaptationsOften cited around graphic novel adaptation

It's based on a really great graphic novel. It's the letter Y, like the chromosome. Why the Last Man. It's really good.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Fans of graphic novels and adaptations
Key quote: It's really good. It came out... A long time ago.
The host mentions 'Why the Last Man' as a notable graphic novel that has been adapted into a show. They emphasize its quality and recommend it to the listeners.
ASIN: B0064W66EC
Buy on Amazon
Station Eleven cover
Best for Fans of sci-fi adaptations and those interested in behind-the-scenes of television productions.Often cited around working on Station Eleven

I'm on a show called Station Eleven, which is a sci-fi thing based on a book.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of sci-fi adaptations and those interested in behind-the-scenes of television productions.
Key quote: I'm on a show called Station Eleven, which is a sci-fi thing based on a book.
The host mentioned 'Station Eleven' in the context of discussing David's work while his wife is filming in Toronto. It serves as a brief mention of his involvement in a sci-fi project based on a book.
ASIN: 3060357889
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Movie

The Rocker

Confidence: 100%

That reminds me of that movie I want to see that you're in, Will, where you played a, like a death rock guy, like a hair band.

Documentary

From the Bunker

Confidence: 90%

The speaker mentions doing a documentary called From the Bunker.

Movie

8-Bit Christmas

Confidence: 90%

The speaker mentions doing a movie called 8-Bit Christmas.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks

Confidence: 90%

The speaker mentions a woman recognizing them from the movie 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' during a conversation.