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#2361 - Graham Linehan mentions Lonesome Dove: A Novel by Larry McMurtry, Breathe by James Nestor, The Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje, and No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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You've got to read Lonesome Dove.

Breathe
James Nestor

He's got a great book called Breathe.

The Skin of a Lion
Michael Ondaatje

I read this in a brilliant book called The Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje.

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Graham Linehan is the writer, or co-writer, of several situation comedies, including "Father Ted," "Black Books," and "The IT Crowd." He is also a vocal figure in the ongoing public discourse regarding gender identity. https://grahamlinehan.substack.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/grahamlinehan Go to https:/ExpressVPN.com/ROGAN to get 4 months free! Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/rogan
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Lonesome Dove: A Novel
Larry McMurtry

The host mentions 'Lonesome Dove' as a transformative read that changed their perspective on Westerns and the bravery…

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Breathe
James Nestor

The host mentioned 'Breathe' by James Nestor to highlight the importance of proper breathing techniques for overall h…

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The Skin of a Lion
Michael Ondaatje

The host references 'The Skin of a Lion' to illustrate the harsh realities of labor in historical contexts, particula…

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No Country for Old Men
Cormac McCarthy

The host discusses their disappointment with the ending of 'No Country for Old Men,' feeling that the anticipated sho…

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Harry Potter
JK Rowling

The host discusses the backlash against J.K. Rowling and the cultural implications of her work, particularly in relat…

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The Shining
Stephen King

The host discusses the differences between Stephen King's book 'The Shining' and Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation, p…

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Irreversible Damage
Abigail Schreier

The host mentions 'Irreversible Damage' to highlight the controversial discussions surrounding the transitioning of y…

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Cuddling of the Earth
Jonathan Haidt

The host briefly mentions 'Cuddling of the Earth' by Jonathan Haidt in the context of discussing the rise of comparis…

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  • The conversation centers on breathing techniques.
  • A second recurring theme is film adaptation endings.
  • Referenced books include Lonesome Dove: A Novel by Larry McMurtry and Breathe by James Nestor.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Fans of Western literature and historical fiction and Individuals interested in health and wellness.

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Critical Analysis(5)Passing Reference(4)Highly Recommended(2)Deep Dive(1)
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Fans of Western literature and historical fictionIndividuals interested in health and wellnessReaders interested in labor history and social commentary.Fans of film adaptations and literary analysisReaders interested in cultural commentary and gender issues.Fans of horror literature and film adaptations

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Lonesome Dove: A Novel cover
Best for Fans of Western literature and historical fictionOften cited around Western literature and film

You've got to read Lonesome Dove. I started Lonesome Dove, but I got distracted. There's something that happens about page 100, and you will not be able to put it down after that.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Fans of Western literature and historical fiction
Key quote: You've got to read Lonesome Dove.
The host mentions 'Lonesome Dove' as a transformative read that changed their perspective on Westerns and the bravery of settlers. They emphasize the depth of McMurtry's writing, particularly in portraying Native Americans and the historical context of the Wild West.
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Breathe
James Nestor
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Best for Individuals interested in health and wellnessOften cited around breathing techniques

He's got a great book called Breathe. For anybody who's fascinated by breathing techniques and how much it can help you, you can do a lot with breathing.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in health and wellness
Key quote: He's got a great book called Breathe.
The host mentioned 'Breathe' by James Nestor to highlight the importance of proper breathing techniques for overall health and athletic performance. He emphasizes that many people overlook the significance of breathing, which can lead to oxygen depletion and affect daily life.
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The Skin of a Lion
Michael Ondaatje
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Best for Readers interested in labor history and social commentary.Often cited around working conditions in history

I read this in a brilliant book called The Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in labor history and social commentary.
Key quote: I read this in a brilliant book called The Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje.
The host references 'The Skin of a Lion' to illustrate the harsh realities of labor in historical contexts, particularly in Toronto. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the physical and emotional toll that difficult jobs can have on workers.
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No Country for Old Men
Cormac McCarthy
Best for Fans of film adaptations and literary analysisOften cited around film adaptation endings

The speaker expresses dissatisfaction with the film adaptation of 'No Country for Old Men', particularly its ending, while acknowledging the book's quality.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Fans of film adaptations and literary analysis
Key quote: I hated the ending of No Country for Old Men.
The host discusses their disappointment with the ending of 'No Country for Old Men,' feeling that the anticipated showdown between characters was not delivered. They acknowledge the film's thematic message about unexpected violence but express a desire for a more traditional resolution.
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Harry Potter
JK Rowling
Best for Readers interested in cultural commentary and gender issues.Often cited around J.K. Rowling controversy

The Harry Potter books have sold more or are at least similar to the sales of the Bible. Seven or eight generations of kids have read these books.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in cultural commentary and gender issues.
Key quote: It's very strange. Well, it's hard to be courageous.
The host discusses the backlash against J.K. Rowling and the cultural implications of her work, particularly in relation to the ongoing debates about gender identity. They highlight the irony that the very children who grew up reading her books are now among those criticizing her.
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The Shining
Stephen King
Best for Fans of horror literature and film adaptationsOften cited around Jack Nicholson's performance

The discussion revolves around the differences between the movie adaptation and the original book, highlighting character portrayals and themes.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Fans of horror literature and film adaptations
Key quote: The Stephen King book is great. I love the Stephen King.
The host discusses the differences between Stephen King's book 'The Shining' and Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation, particularly focusing on Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the character. They highlight how the character's descent into madness is more gradual in the book compared to the film.
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Irreversible Damage
Abigail Schreier
Transcript mention
Best for Individuals interested in gender issues and women's rightsOften cited around women's rights and trans issues

Abigail Schreier wrote the most important book about transitioning, the transitioning of young women, Irreversible Damage.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Individuals interested in gender issues and women's rights
Key quote: If you look back at Megan Murphy and Abigail Schreier's appearances, and Abigail Schreier wrote the most important book about transitioning, the transitioning of young women, Irreversible Damage.
The host mentions 'Irreversible Damage' to highlight the controversial discussions surrounding the transitioning of young women and the implications for women's rights. They believe the book addresses significant issues that are often met with hostility in ideological debates.
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Cuddling of the Earth
Jonathan Haidt
Best for Individuals interested in the effects of technology on mental healthOften cited around impact of technology on society

The discussion references Jonathan Haidt's book about the increase in depression among teenage girls and the impact of comparison culture.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in the effects of technology on mental health
Key quote: Depression in teenage girls went... Self-harm, depression, suicidal ideology, actual suicide went up.
The host briefly mentions 'Cuddling of the Earth' by Jonathan Haidt in the context of discussing the rise of comparison culture and its effects on mental health. This reference serves to highlight the societal changes brought about by technology, particularly the iPhone, and its impact on youth.
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Best for Readers interested in media criticism and personal narrativesOften cited around media representation and backlash

The speaker mentions their book titled 'Tough Crowd' and discusses its availability and the experience of writing it.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in media criticism and personal narratives
Key quote: And I brought out my biography a few years ago called Tough Crowd, which I should I should plug.
The host mentions 'Tough Crowd' to highlight the challenges he faced in the media after being misrepresented by outlets like The Guardian. He reflects on how this misrepresentation led to a significant loss of support and followers, illustrating the impact of media narratives on personal reputation.
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Trans
Helen Joyce
Best for Individuals interested in societal issues and personal identityOften cited around workplace dissatisfaction

Helen Joyce is a brilliant Irish writer and she pointed this out about the worst activists being parents of trans-identified kids.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in societal issues and personal identity
Key quote: It's entirely reasonable.
The host mentions the book 'Trans' by Helen Joyce in the context of discussing societal pressures and personal struggles related to work. This reference highlights the complexities of modern life and how personal issues are often politicized in public discourse.
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Count Down
Dr. Shanna Swan
Best for Individuals interested in environmental healthOften cited around phthalates and microplastics

Dr. Shanna Swan from Harvard wrote a book on this about phthalates and the impact of microplastics on human health.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in environmental health
Key quote: Dr. Shanna Swan from Harvard wrote a book on this about phthalates and the impact of microplastics on human health.
The host briefly mentions Dr. Shanna Swan's book 'Count Down' to highlight its focus on the effects of phthalates and microplastics. This reference serves to underscore the importance of understanding these substances in relation to human health.
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Empire of the Summer Moon cover
Best for Readers interested in historical narratives and Western literature.Often cited around Wild West literature

Well, I went through a whole series of wild, wild west books that I read after I read Empire of the Summer Moon.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in historical narratives and Western literature.
Key quote: I went through a whole series of wild, wild west books that I read after I read Empire of the Summer Moon.
The host mentioned 'Empire of the Summer Moon' in the context of discussing the portrayal of the Comanches and settlers in literature. They connected it to their reading experience and how it influenced their understanding of Western narratives.
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He's got a great book called Breathe.
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I read this in a brilliant book called The Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje.
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Lonesome Dove: A Novel cover
Mentioned at 1:23:21
Lonesome Dove: A Novel
Larry McMurtry

The host mentions 'Lonesome Dove' as a transformative read that changed their perspective on Westerns and the bravery of settlers. They emphasize t…

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Breathe cover
Mentioned at 0:34
Breathe
James Nestor

The host mentioned 'Breathe' by James Nestor to highlight the importance of proper breathing techniques for overall health and athletic performance…

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The Skin of a Lion cover
Mentioned at 1:04
The Skin of a Lion
Michael Ondaatje

The host references 'The Skin of a Lion' to illustrate the harsh realities of labor in historical contexts, particularly in Toronto. The book serve…

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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Movie

Unforgiven

Confidence: 90%

The speaker describes 'Unforgiven' as the answer to spaghetti westerns and considers it the best western of all time for its accurate portrayal of life back then.

Movie

The Shining

Confidence: 90%

A discussion about Jack Nicholson's performance and the filming process, including a reference to a scene where he comes to the door with an axe.

Documentary

An Inconvenient Truth

Confidence: 90%

The speaker references Al Gore's documentary about climate change, criticizing its predictions and expressing disbelief in its claims.

Movie

Empire of the Summer Moon

Confidence: 90%

Empire of the Summer Moon, which is all about the Comanches and all about the settlers and all about people that got slaughtered.

Movie

Reservoir Dogs

Confidence: 90%

Mentioned as an example of early movies by Tarantino that might inspire a return to smaller films.

Movie

Full Metal Jacket

Confidence: 90%

Referenced in the context of Stanley Kubrick's filming choices and his fear of flying.

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No Country for Old Men

Confidence: 90%

Discussed in the context of its ending and adaptation from the book.

Movie

The Hudsucker Proxy

Confidence: 80%

Mentioned as a film that reflects the style of Preston Sturges and the Coen brothers' love for movies.

Movie

A Clockwork Orange

Confidence: 80%

Mentioned in relation to Malcolm McDowell's experience with Stanley Kubrick after filming.

Documentary

Kubrick Arena

Confidence: 80%

Mentioned as a documentary about Stanley Kubrick, related to his work on The Shining.

Movie

William Money

Confidence: 80%

William Money. Yeah, that was a great movie.