#1850 - Whitney Cummings
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#1850 - Whitney Cummings mentions Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Steingart, Going Clear by Lawrence Wright, Under the Banner of Heaven by John Krakauer, and I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
It's about is it possible to fall in love with someone if you already know everything about them?
Did you ever read Lawrence Wright's Going Clear?
It's shocking to me. That's all happening now.
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The host mentions 'Super Sad True Love Story' to explore the implications of knowing everything about a partner in a…
The host mentioned 'Going Clear' to highlight the fascinating and complex history of Scientology, particularly its fo…
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The host briefly mentions the book 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' in relation to the ongoing investigation of the Golden…
The host mentioned 'The Hustler' while discussing the complexities of games and how they relate to personal growth. H…
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- The conversation centers on chess and new hobbies.
- A second recurring theme is communication in relationships.
- Referenced books include Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Steingart and Going Clear by Lawrence Wright.
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“The book is a dystopian satire about the implications of knowing everything about a person before falling in love, including genetic predispositions and social credit scores.”
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“The speaker mentions reading Lawrence Wright's 'Going Clear' in relation to Scientology and its origins.”
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“Under the Banner of Heaven is a true crime tale adapted by milk writer Dustin Lawrence, Lance Black from John Krakauer's nonfiction tome.”
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“His wife had written a book about the Golden State killer. Basically, they couldn't find him. His niece or something took a 23 and me test having no idea.”
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“Walter Tevis is the guy who wrote The Hustler, which is that famous movie with Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman.”
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“The original book was written by Walter Tevis.”
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The host mentions 'Super Sad True Love Story' to explore the implications of knowing everything about a partner in a future where personal data is…
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Roar
“Have you ever seen the trailer for the movie Roar? It's such a bad movie that we were going to get high and do watch the movie, the entire movie with comics and do like a fight companion with Roar.”
Hamnet
“This episode is brought to you by the Focus Features film Hamnet. From director Chloe Zhao and producers Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes, AFI hails Hamnet lifts the audience high above humanity.”
Is This the Most Hated Man on the Internet?
“The documentary discusses a site called 'Is Anyone Up?' which was notorious for posting non-consensual explicit images and the impact it had on individuals.”
Studio 666
“The Foo Fighters did a horror movie where Dave Grohl gets possessed by a devil and kills the whole band.”
Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey
“The documentary discusses the experiences of those involved with a cult led by Warren Jeffs, highlighting the abuse and manipulation within the group.”
Under the Banner of Heaven
“Under the Banner of Heaven is a true crime tale adapted by milk writer Dustin Lawrence, Lance Black from John Krakauer's nonfiction tome.”
Nothing Special
“It's called Nothing Special. He shot it in his house, like into like a computer, into like an iPad. And he did this during the pandemic.”
Top Gun
“They were laughing at parts that got a little too, like, homoerotic. It felt a little telenovela. It was a love letter to our forces.”
Heinmo's Arctic Adventure
“A Vice Guide to Travel documentary about a man who moved to the Arctic in the 70s and lives a subsistence lifestyle in a small cabin.”
Labyrinth
“The speaker recalls their first feelings of attraction while watching Labyrinth, particularly due to David Bowie's presence.”
Tombstone
“The speaker mentions Tombstone as one of their favorite performances and states they have seen it about 30 times.”
Hedy Lamarr
“The speaker mentions rewatching a documentary about Hedy Lamarr, highlighting her contributions and life.”
Tropic Thunder
“The speaker discusses the decline of wild comedy movies, mentioning Tropic Thunder as a notable example.”
The Most Hated Man on the Internet
“Have you seen this documentary, The Most Hated Man on the Internet? His name is Hunter Moore.”
Searching for Bobby Fisher
“A chess movie that was mentioned in the context of discussing chess and Bobby Fisher.”
The Queen's Gambit
“A great show that explores chess and was originally based on a book by Walter Tevis.”
Teal Swan
“A documentary about Teal Swan, a cult leader who claims to help people face their traumas, but lacks professional qualifications.”
Rosemary's Baby
“Discussion about Roman Polanski's work, mentioning he directed Rosemary's Baby.”
Willow
“The speaker discusses Willow, questioning if it is a girl movie and mentioning it involves guys fighting.”
The Pianist
“Described as an amazing movie directed by Roman Polanski.”
The Fugitive
“Discussed as a great movie featuring Tommy Lee Jones.”
The Hangover
“The speaker speculates that The Hangover might be the last good wild comedy movie.”
No Country for Old Men
“Mentioned as a movie that is important to men, with a discussion about its themes.”
The Hustler
“A famous movie written by Walter Tevis, featuring Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman.”
Field of Dreams
“Listed as a movie that is significant to men, indicating a cultural importance.”