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The Rest Is HistoryModern OlympicsJul 30, 2021

81. Modern Olympics - Part 2

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Notable books mentioned: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Rise and Kill First by Ronan Bergman, The Games: A Global History of the Olympics by David Goldblatt

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The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien

The host mentions 'The Lord of the Rings' to highlight how Tolkien's initial vision for the book evolved into a much larger work. This serves as a…

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Rise and Kill First
Ronan Bergman

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The Games: A Global History of the Olympics
David Goldblatt

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Tom and Dominic continue their journey through the history of the Olympics, turning their attention from post-war to the present day. They discuss Cold War rivalries, financial extravagance, the influence of TV and the darkest moments in Olympic history. A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production Produced by Jon Gill Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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  • The conversation centers on David Goldblatt's book.
  • A second recurring theme is Olympics and terrorism.
  • Referenced books include The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and Rise and Kill First by Ronan Bergman.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Fans of literature and podcasting enthusiasts and Listeners interested in sports history and political dynamics.
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The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
Best for Fans of literature and podcasting enthusiastsOften cited around Tolkien and Olympic podcasts

“Tolkien originally began The Lord of the Rings thinking it would be one short book, and it turned into three monsters.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of literature and podcasting enthusiasts
Key quote: “So Tolkien originally began The Lord of the Rings thinking it would be one short book, and it turned into three monsters.”
The host mentions 'The Lord of the Rings' to highlight how Tolkien's initial vision for the book evolved into a much larger work. This serves as a parallel to their own podcasting journey, where a single topic has expanded into multiple episodes.
ASIN: B0099SNQYG
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Rise and Kill First
Ronan Bergman
Best for Listeners interested in sports history and political dynamicsOften cited around Olympics and terrorism

“There's a brilliant book about this by a guy called Ronan Bergman called Rise and Kill First or Rise and Strike First or something, which I reviewed a few years ago. Really riveting read.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Listeners interested in sports history and political dynamics
Key quote: “there's a brilliant book about this by a guy called. I think it's called Ronan Bergman called Rise and Kill First or Rise and Strike First or something, which I reviewed a few years ago.”
The host mentions 'Rise and Kill First' to provide a deeper understanding of the Israeli response to the Munich massacre during the Olympics. This book offers a riveting account of the Mossad's operations following the tragic events, highlighting the intersection of politics and sports.
ASIN: 0812982118
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The Games: A Global History of the Olympics
David Goldblatt
Best for Readers interested in sports history and political implications.Often cited around David Goldblatt's book

“So when you you mentioned in the last podcast, the first one we did on this on the modern Olympics about David Goldblatt's book.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in sports history and political implications.
Key quote: “he basically argues, he says, you know, the Olympics should should stop.”
The host references David Goldblatt's book to highlight his argument that the Olympics should be discontinued due to their problematic history and impact. This mention serves to underscore the ongoing issues surrounding the Olympics, particularly in light of past tragedies and political controversies.
ASIN: 0393355519
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Munich

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“Steven Spielberg's film Munich is all about the hunt for the people who planned the terrorist attack during the 1972 Olympics.”

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