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#1844 - Tom Segura mentions The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert Kennedy Jr., The Strain by Guillermo del Toro, It by Stephen King, and I Like to Play Alone, Please with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Real Anthony Fauci
Robert Kennedy Jr.

You should read, if you really want to get grossed out, read The Real Anthony Fauci.

The Strain
Guillermo del Toro

the beginning had so much suspense

It
Stephen King

It's just like, it feels like you're back to work.

Guest: Tom Segura
Episode summary
Tom Segura is a stand-up comedian, author, and podcaster. He is the co-host of two podcasts, "Your Mom's House" with Christina Pazsitzky, and "2 Bears, 1 Cave" with Bert Kreischer," and host of his own Spanish language podcast, "Tom Segura en Español." His new book, "I'd Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays," is available now. www.tomsegura.com
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The Real Anthony Fauci
Robert Kennedy Jr.

The host mentions 'The Real Anthony Fauci' to highlight the controversial history of pharmaceutical practices and the…

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The Strain
Guillermo del Toro

The host discusses Guillermo del Toro's book 'The Strain' to highlight its unique take on vampires and the suspensefu…

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It
Stephen King

The host briefly touches on the struggles of writing a book, likening it to the challenges faced in school. This ment…

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I Like to Play Alone, Please

The host briefly mentions the book 'I Like to Play Alone, Please' while discussing the guest's successful tour and wo…

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  • The conversation centers on book promotion.
  • A second recurring theme is pharmaceutical industry issues.
  • Referenced books include The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert Kennedy Jr. and The Strain by Guillermo del Toro.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in medical ethics and pharmaceutical history and fans of horror and thriller genres.

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Passing Reference(2)Critical Analysis(1)Highly Recommended(1)
Audience signals
Individuals interested in medical ethics and pharmaceutical historyfans of horror and thriller genresaspiring authors and writersFans of the guest and comedy enthusiasts

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The Real Anthony Fauci
Robert Kennedy Jr.
Best for Individuals interested in medical ethics and pharmaceutical historyOften cited around pharmaceutical industry issues

The book details all of his involvement in AZT with the HIV crisis in the 80s. It's described as wild and political, and the speaker endorses reading it.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in medical ethics and pharmaceutical history
Key quote: You should read, if you really want to get grossed out, read The Real Anthony Fauci.
The host mentions 'The Real Anthony Fauci' to highlight the controversial history of pharmaceutical practices and the role of Anthony Fauci in the HIV crisis. The book is suggested as a resource for those interested in understanding the darker aspects of medical history and drug trials.
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The Strain
Guillermo del Toro
Best for fans of horror and thriller genresOften cited around vampires in literature

Guillermo del Toro wrote an interesting book The Strain that they turned into like a series on fx. I read the book and I remember reading the book and like halfway into the book it's almost like he just wanted to finish it.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: fans of horror and thriller genres
Key quote: the beginning had so much suspense
The host discusses Guillermo del Toro's book 'The Strain' to highlight its unique take on vampires and the suspenseful buildup in the first half of the narrative. However, they express disappointment in the second half, feeling it devolves into action without the same level of intrigue.
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It
Stephen King
Best for aspiring authors and writersOften cited around writing process challenges

That's why Stephen King is the greatest. His books, and particularly the ones when he was doing Coke, the old days. Those books are just like, he takes you on this journey of the mind that's so bizarre.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: aspiring authors and writers
Key quote: It's just like, it feels like you're back to work.
The host briefly touches on the struggles of writing a book, likening it to the challenges faced in school. This mention serves to highlight the dedication required in the writing process, similar to the experiences depicted in Stephen King's 'It'.
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I Like to Play Alone, Please cover
Best for Fans of the guest and comedy enthusiastsOften cited around book promotion

The book is mentioned as being out right now, indicating its availability and relevance to the conversation.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of the guest and comedy enthusiasts
Key quote: Yeah. So, it's out right now. It's called I Like to Play Alone, Please.
The host briefly mentions the book 'I Like to Play Alone, Please' while discussing the guest's successful tour and work ethic. It serves as a promotional mention in the context of the guest's current activities.
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The Real Anthony Fauci
The Joe Rogan Experience · 1:35:04
You should read, if you really want to get grossed out, read The Real Anthony Fauci.
The Strain
The Joe Rogan Experience · 2:41:14
the beginning had so much suspense
It
The Joe Rogan Experience · 2:44:30
It's just like, it feels like you're back to work.
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The Real Anthony Fauci cover
Mentioned at 1:35:04
The Real Anthony Fauci
Robert Kennedy Jr.

The host mentions 'The Real Anthony Fauci' to highlight the controversial history of pharmaceutical practices and the role of Anthony Fauci in the…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
The Strain cover
Mentioned at 2:41:14
The Strain
Guillermo del Toro

The host discusses Guillermo del Toro's book 'The Strain' to highlight its unique take on vampires and the suspenseful buildup in the first half of…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
It cover
Mentioned at 2:44:30
It
Stephen King

The host briefly touches on the struggles of writing a book, likening it to the challenges faced in school. This mention serves to highlight the de…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

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American Werewolf in London

Confidence: 90%

The final scene in American Werewolf in London features a transformation in a porn theater, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Documentary

What is a Woman?

Confidence: 90%

The documentary 'What is a Woman?' features Matt Walsh asking questions about gender identity and has a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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A Quiet Place

Confidence: 90%

A Quiet Place is praised for its great concept and the creative design of its monsters, with a focus on suspense and survival.

Documentary

Operation Odessa

Confidence: 90%

A documentary on Netflix that discusses drug smugglers and their dealings, including a submarine and nuclear missiles.

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Pan's Labyrinth

Confidence: 90%

Pan's Labyrinth is mentioned as an amazing film by Guillermo del Toro, known for its unique storytelling and visuals.

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Emmanuel Goes to Paris

Confidence: 90%

Mentioned in the context of soft core porn movies that were available on Cinemax.

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The Mask

Confidence: 90%

He was in The Mask with Jim Carrey.