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#1476 - Patton Oswalt

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#1476 - Patton Oswalt includes mentions of Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Patton Oswalt is a stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, and writer. His brand new special "I Love Everything" is now streaming on Netflix.
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  • The conversation centers on Spanish flu and immunity.
  • Referenced books include Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond.
  • Related interests include Individuals interested in historical perspectives on pandemics.
  • Patton Oswalt is a stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, and writer. His brand new special "I Love Everything" is now streaming on Netflix.

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Best for Individuals interested in historical perspectives on pandemicsOften cited around Spanish flu and immunity

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I read Guns, Germs and Steel about the Spanish flu and the way that diseases, you know, rewire and reboot your body to benefit themselves.

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For: Individuals interested in historical perspectives on pandemics
Indexed context: I read Guns, Germs and Steel about the Spanish flu and the way that diseases, you know, rewire and reboot your body to benefit themselves.
The host mentions 'Guns, Germs and Steel' in the context of discussing how diseases can impact human behavior and societal structures. This reference serves to highlight the historical patterns observed during pandemics and their implications for current health crises.
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The host mentions 'Guns, Germs and Steel' in the context of discussing how diseases can impact human behavior and societal structures. This referen…

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Annihilation

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The speaker reflects on their feelings after their last special, 'Annihilation', and contemplates whether they should continue doing standup.

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Goodfellas

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The speaker compares Trump's behavior to a character in 'Goodfellas', emphasizing the need for a strong presence without having to assert it constantly.

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I Love Everything

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Peyton Oswalt has a new Netflix special that's coming out tomorrow, titled 'I Love Everything'.

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Apocalypse Now

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The speaker discusses the impact of Scorsese and Coppola movies, specifically mentioning 'Apocalypse Now' and its significance in film history.