#1916 - Jon Bernthal
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#1916 - Jon Bernthal mentions Bulgakov, Icarus, and Tolstoy with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
I saw people who – you know, you go on the subways, and people weren't reading, you know, Us Weekly. They were reading Bulgakov and Tolstoy.
It's a crazy. It's insane. But it's a big part of it is about the doping that went on during the Sochi Olympics, which was all completely state spons…
They were reading Bulgakov and Tolstoy.
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“I saw people who – you know, you go on the subways, and people weren't reading, you know, Us Weekly. They were reading Bulgakov and Tolstoy.”
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“Did you ever watch the documentary Icarus? I didn't, but I meant to. It's a crazy. It's insane.”
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“I saw people who – you know, you go on the subways, and people weren't reading, you know, Us Weekly. They were reading Bulgakov and Tolstoy.”
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The host mentions Bulgakov to highlight the rich literary culture he experienced in Moscow, where people engaged deeply with classic literature. Th…
The host mentions the documentary 'Icarus' to illustrate the extreme lengths to which Russia went to achieve athletic superiority during the Sochi…
The host mentions Tolstoy to highlight the cultural appreciation for literature in Russia, contrasting it with the media consumption in other socie…
Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Stranger at the Gate
“A documentary about Richard McKinney, a man who developed an unbelievable hatred for Muslims and devised a plan to blow up a mosque, but was met with unexpected kindness.”
Icarus
“The documentary 'Icarus' is about the doping that went on during the Sochi Olympics, which was state-sponsored and involved performance-enhancing drugs for all athletes.”
The Walking Dead
“The early seasons of The Walking Dead captivated audiences with its portrayal of the human condition in horrific circumstances, despite being a horror show.”
Fury
“The speaker reflects on their experience working with Shia LaBeouf on the movie 'Fury', describing it as a wild experience.”
Honey Boy
“Shia LaBeouf wrote and starred in 'Honey Boy', a movie about his own life that got nominated for an Oscar.”
King Richard
“The speaker mentions being in the movie 'King Richard' and attending award shows related to it.”
Shawshank Redemption
“Frank Darabont, who had previously directed Shawshank Redemption, was instrumental in getting The Walking Dead off the ground.”