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Modern WisdomAug 26, 2019

#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?

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Guest: Andrew Doyle

Notable books mentioned: Woke, The Battle Cry of the Politically Homeless by Bridget Phetasy, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, Lying by Sam Harris

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#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath? mentions Woke, The Battle Cry of the Politically Homeless by Bridget Phetasy, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, and Lying by Sam Harris with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

WokeThe Battle Cry of the Politically Homeless12 Rules for LifeLying
Guest: Andrew Doyle
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Andrew Doyle is a writer and comedian. Titania McGrath is now fully established as the Queen of the internet Woke Movement and today we get to meet the man behind one of Twitter's most hilarious and controversial accounts, Andrew Doyle. Expect to learn what it's like running Titania's Twitter account, what Andrew thinks of Little Mix's opinions on Syria, why Donald Trump is potentially the funniest president in history, why we should be worried about Britain's hate speech laws, whether cats are feminists, whether dogs are prejudiced and which is the most oppressive vegetable. Extra Stuff: Follow Titania on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TitaniaMcGrath Follow Andrew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrewdoyle_com Buy Titania's Book Woke - https://amzn.to/2L4GXCc Bridget Phetasy's Article - https://spectator.us/battle-cry-politically-homeless/ Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in satire and social commentary and Individuals interested in political commentary and moderate perspectives.
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Readers interested in satire and social commentaryIndividuals interested in political commentary and moderate perspectivesIndividuals interested in honest discourse and personal developmentReaders interested in media analysis and truthIndividuals interested in political history and anti-fascism

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Woke
Best for Readers interested in satire and social commentaryOften cited around book release and identity

“The book was... The book came out in March. Woke. Link will be in the show notes below. Please buy that. That's the only reason I'm here.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in satire and social commentary
Key quote: “The book came out in March. Woke. Link will be in the show notes below.”
The host discusses the release of the book 'Woke' and its connection to his online persona. He highlights the investigative journalism that uncovered his identity linked to the book, showcasing the complexities of satire and anonymity.
ASIN: 1953156126
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The Battle Cry of the Politically Homeless
Bridget Phetasy
Best for Individuals interested in political commentary and moderate perspectivesOften cited around political discourse and representation

“The speaker mentions reading an article by Bridget Phetasy titled 'The Battle Cry of the Politically Homeless', which discusses the views of people who are not extreme in their political beliefs.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in political commentary and moderate perspectives
Key quote: “What she says is that people who don't have extremist views on either sides of the spectrum or people who just aren't bothered about politics kind of get lambasted as being these wasteful... what is it? A cook-servative.”
The host mentions Bridget Phetasy's article to highlight the challenges faced by those who hold moderate views in a polarized political landscape. Phetasy argues that individuals without extreme opinions are often dismissed, which resonates with the host's perspective on the current state of political discourse.
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12 Rules for Life
Jordan Peterson
Best for Individuals interested in honest discourse and personal developmentOften cited around honesty in discourse

“He makes the point in his book about this, actually, that it's actually very self-destructive to be dishonest.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in honest discourse and personal development
Key quote: “Jordan Peterson, who is a fan favourite of the show, he, his first rule, tell the truth or at least do not lie.”
The host references Jordan Peterson's '12 Rules for Life' to emphasize the importance of honesty in expressing opinions. They resonate with Peterson's assertion that dishonesty is self-destructive and advocate for respectful discourse even when opinions differ.
ASIN: B0797Y87JC
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Lying
Sam Harris
Best for Readers interested in media analysis and truthOften cited around investigative journalism

“A very good short book online, one hour read, justifying why you should never lie. Highly recommended.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in media analysis and truth
Key quote: “I think it's really interesting. It's really impressive.”
The host mentions the book 'Lying' in the context of discussing a piece of investigative journalism that analyzed similarities between his work and another author's. This reference highlights the complexities of truth and deception in media narratives.
ASIN: B00FK4ZSJO
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Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook
Mark Bray
Best for Individuals interested in political history and anti-fascismOften cited around antifa movements

“The speaker mentions reading Mark Bray's book about antifa, noting its well-written nature and the historical outline of anti-fascist movements.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in political history and anti-fascism
Key quote: “The speaker mentions reading Mark Bray's book about antifa, noting its well-written nature and the historical outline of anti-fascist movements.”
The host highlights Mark Bray's book for its insightful historical context regarding anti-fascist movements. They emphasize its quality writing, suggesting it is a valuable resource for understanding the topic.
ASIN: 1551527332
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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“The review of the new Quentin Tarantino film discusses its perceived shortcomings through the lens of identity politics.”

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Dunkirk

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Death Proof

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Kill Bill

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Jackie Brown

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