Episode 51: 2017 Holiday Special
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Notable books mentioned: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden, Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
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The host mentions 'His Dark Materials' as a standout fiction trilogy that appeals to both young adults and adults alike. They highlight its engagin…
The host mentions 'Shoe Dog' as a standout nonfiction book that tells the captivating story of Phil Knight and the creation of Nike. They emphasize…
The host emphasizes the importance of John Wooden's philosophies on leadership as outlined in his book 'Wooden on Leadership.' They appreciate Wood…
Episode 51: 2017 Holiday Special mentions His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden, and Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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- Referenced books include His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman and Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.
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Books Mentioned
“The trilogy includes The Golden Compass, a fantasy young adult fiction that can be enjoyed by adults, similar to Harry Potter.”
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“A nonfiction book about the creation of Nike, described as a page-turner and well-written, suitable for those interested in business or good storytelling.”
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“A book expounding on John Wooden's philosophies of leadership, particularly his pyramid of success.”
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“The excerpt discusses the book 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari, describing it as a primer on many core aspects of the human condition, including archaeological, psychological, and evolutionary topics.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
the defiant ones
“The HBO documentary was fricking awesome. If you like rap or entrepreneurship or reflections on pop culture, you gotta go watch the defiant ones.”
Creed
“Finally watched Creed, the latest Rocky movie, on an airplane trip last week. Really good and worth watching.”
Blade Runner 2049
“Mine is Blade Runner 2049, a movie I saw in theaters. It's visually incredible and a thinker movie.”
Blade Runner
“Embarrassed to say I'd never watched Blade Runner the original all the way through.”