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#1957 - Shane Gillis

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#1957 - Shane Gillis mentions The Shining by Stephen King, The Stand by Stephen King, Countdown by Dr. Shanna Swan, and Cujo by Stephen King with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Shining
Stephen King

The book is even more intense than the movie.

The Stand
Stephen King

I read The Stand. The Stand was awesome.

Countdown
Dr. Shanna Swan

There's a great book about it called Countdown by Dr. Shanna Swan and she was on the podcast before.

Episode summary
Shane Gillis is the co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" with Matt McCusker. His special, "Shane Gillis: Live in Austin," is available via YouTube, and season two of "Gilly and Keeves," his sketch comedy series with John McKeever, is available now at www.gillyandkeeves.tv. www.shanemgillis.com
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The Shining
Stephen King

The host mentions 'The Shining' in the context of discussing Stephen King's impressive body of work and his unique wr…

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The Stand
Stephen King

The host mentions 'The Stand' as an example of Stephen King's impressive storytelling and creativity. They reflect on…

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Countdown
Dr. Shanna Swan

The host mentioned 'Countdown' by Dr. Shanna Swan to highlight the alarming effects of plastics on human health, part…

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Cujo
Stephen King

The host discusses Stephen King's writing process and personal struggles while creating 'Cujo,' highlighting the chao…

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Pet Sematary
Stephen King

The host discusses Stephen King's writing process and the chaotic creativity behind his works, particularly highlight…

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The Dark Half
Stephen King

The host briefly mentions 'The Dark Half' in the context of discussing Stephen King's works and their adaptations int…

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Tommyknockers
Stephen King

The host briefly mentions 'Tommyknockers' while discussing Stephen King's works and his writing process. They highlig…

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The Red Badge of Courage

The host briefly mentions 'The Red Badge of Courage' to highlight its portrayal of war. This reference serves to unde…

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  • A second recurring theme is impact of plastics on health.
  • Referenced books include The Shining by Stephen King and The Stand by Stephen King.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts. and Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts.

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Passing Reference(4)Deep Dive(3)Highly Recommended(2)
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Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts.Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiastsIndividuals concerned about environmental health and hormonal issues.Fans of Stephen King and horror literatureReaders interested in war literatureHistory enthusiasts and readers interested in exploration narratives.

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The Shining
Stephen King
Best for Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts.Often cited around Stephen King books

The podcast mentions 'The Shining' as a book written by Stephen King, noting that the book is more intense than the movie adaptation.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts.
Key quote: The book is even more intense than the movie.
The host mentions 'The Shining' in the context of discussing Stephen King's impressive body of work and his unique writing style. They highlight that the book is even more intense than its movie adaptation, showcasing King's talent as a writer.
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The Stand
Stephen King
Best for Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiastsOften cited around Stephen King's writing

The podcast mentions 'The Stand' as a book that the speaker found awesome and read during a week off.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts
Key quote: I read The Stand. The Stand was awesome.
The host mentions 'The Stand' as an example of Stephen King's impressive storytelling and creativity. They reflect on their personal experience reading King's works during significant moments in their life, highlighting the impact of his writing.
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Countdown
Dr. Shanna Swan
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Best for Individuals concerned about environmental health and hormonal issues.Often cited around impact of plastics on health

There's a great book about it called Countdown by Dr. Shanna Swan and she was on the podcast before. A lot of books are doomsdays. Yeah, but this is ... She's a Harvard ...

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals concerned about environmental health and hormonal issues.
Key quote: There's a great book about it called Countdown by Dr. Shanna Swan and she was on the podcast before.
The host mentioned 'Countdown' by Dr. Shanna Swan to highlight the alarming effects of plastics on human health, particularly regarding hormonal changes. This book provides a scientific perspective on how environmental factors are influencing biological issues, making it relevant to the ongoing discussion about societal challenges.
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Cujo
Stephen King
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Best for Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts.Often cited around Stephen King's Cujo

He said he didn't even remember writing Cujo. It was just blacked out on Coke and beer. What? Yeah. Oh, Stephen King rules.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts.
Key quote: Cujo fucked me up.
The host discusses Stephen King's writing process and personal struggles while creating 'Cujo,' highlighting the chaotic energy that fueled his creativity. They reflect on how the book impacted their childhood and the fear it instilled in them after watching the film adaptation.
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Pet Sematary
Stephen King
Best for Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiastsOften cited around Stephen King books

The podcast mentions 'Pet Sematary' as a book that the speaker read during their taekwondo days.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts
Key quote: When you think about some of the chaos of his books and the amazing creativity that he had, that's like some of the really ruthless shit in like Pet Sematary.
The host discusses Stephen King's writing process and the chaotic creativity behind his works, particularly highlighting 'Pet Sematary.' They reflect on the intense themes in King's books and how his personal struggles influenced his storytelling.
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The Dark Half
Stephen King
Best for Fans of Stephen King and horror literatureOften cited around Stephen King adaptations

The podcast discusses a movie based on Stephen King's book 'The Dark Half', which involves a writer with a split personality.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of Stephen King and horror literature
Key quote: The Dark Half, that's what it is.
The host briefly mentions 'The Dark Half' in the context of discussing Stephen King's works and their adaptations into movies. They recall elements of the story involving a writer with a split personality and crows, but do not delve deeply into the book's themes or significance.
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Tommyknockers
Stephen King
Best for Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiastsOften cited around Stephen King books

The podcast mentions 'Tommyknockers' as a good book about a spaceship affecting a town, noting it was turned into a movie.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of horror literature and Stephen King enthusiasts
Key quote: Tommyknockers is about, they uncover, like, a spaceship that crashed into the Earth, like, a long time ago, and it starts affecting people in the town.
The host briefly mentions 'Tommyknockers' while discussing Stephen King's works and his writing process. They highlight the book's premise about a spaceship affecting a town, indicating a general appreciation for King's storytelling.
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Best for Readers interested in war literatureOften cited around realities of war

The mention refers to the book 'The Red Badge of Courage' in the context of discussing the realities of war and its portrayal.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in war literature
Key quote: The mention refers to the book 'The Red Badge of Courage' in the context of discussing the realities of war and its portrayal.
The host briefly mentions 'The Red Badge of Courage' to highlight its portrayal of war. This reference serves to underscore the complexities and emotional challenges faced by soldiers.
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Best for History enthusiasts and readers interested in exploration narratives.Often cited around navigational challenges at sea

The first thing I ever talked to you about was Cabeza de Vaca, and they were like – the guy they hired to do the navigating like fucked up.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: History enthusiasts and readers interested in exploration narratives.
Key quote: The first thing I ever talked to you about was Cabeza de Vaca.
The host briefly mentions 'Cabeza de Vaca' in relation to navigation difficulties faced by explorers. This reference highlights the historical context of navigation tools and their reliability during voyages.
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The book is even more intense than the movie.
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I read The Stand. The Stand was awesome.
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There's a great book about it called Countdown by Dr. Shanna Swan and she was on the podcast before.
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Mentioned at 1:58:15
The Shining
Stephen King

The host mentions 'The Shining' in the context of discussing Stephen King's impressive body of work and his unique writing style. They highlight th…

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The Stand cover
Mentioned at 1:58:22
The Stand
Stephen King

The host mentions 'The Stand' as an example of Stephen King's impressive storytelling and creativity. They reflect on their personal experience rea…

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Countdown cover
Mentioned at 16:12
Countdown
Dr. Shanna Swan

The host mentioned 'Countdown' by Dr. Shanna Swan to highlight the alarming effects of plastics on human health, particularly regarding hormonal ch…

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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Documentary

Zoo

Confidence: 90%

The documentary 'Zoo' discusses the case of a man known as Mr. Hands, who died from an incident involving a horse, and it gained popularity in the early 2000s.

Movie

The Dark Half

Confidence: 90%

They were talking about a movie based on a Stephen King book where a writer has seizures and sees crows, leading to a split personality.

Movie

Cujo

Confidence: 90%

Cujo was mentioned as the first horror movie the speaker ever saw, which scared him as a child.

Documentary

Tommy Thompson

Confidence: 80%

There's a documentary about Tommy Thompson, who found gold and then lost it, leading to his long imprisonment.

Movie

The Shining

Confidence: 80%

They mentioned Stephen King wrote The Shining and discussed how the book is more intense than the movie.