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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Rejection

Book • 2024

Tony Tulathimutte

Mentioned by

Anthony Jeselnik

Ashley Hamilton

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Sam Adler-Bell

to illustrate Elon Musk's extreme natalist views.

Becoming Elon Musk, Part One

Mentioned by

Sam Adler-Bell

when discussing a story in the book about a tech guy who wants to breed a super race of his progeny without Eros.

Women vs. The System (w/ Dorothy Fortenberry)

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Rob Hadick

as beach reading, a satire comedy focused on chronically online millennials.

We're Still In A Bull Market | Weekly Roundup

Mentioned by

Giles Harvey

as a short story about a young man's struggles with identity and feminism, leading to disturbing yet humorous consequences.

The Sunday Read: ‘An Acerbic Young Writer Takes Aim at the Identity Era’

Recommended by

Ashley Hamilton

as a new, readable book, possibly shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

Noticing Taylor Swift’s New Album, Bari Weiss’s New Role, and Golf

Mentioned by

Naomi Kanakia

as initially bleak but ultimately memorable and increasing in stature on reflection.

Naomi Kanakia: How Great Are the Great Books?

Mentioned by

Chris Black

after discussing bottom-friendly nachos, describing it as having graphic gay content.

762. - Chris & Jason

Recommended by

Anthony Jeselnik

as a collection of short stories about rejection.

Don’t Throw The Controller

Mentioned by Bridget Delaney as a book she read that has been described as America's first incel novel.

The joys of stoicism (and a top tip from Marcus Aurelius): 'Wellmania' writer Brigid Delaney

Recommended by Chris Beam as a shocking and beautiful short story collection about being a writer and experiencing rejection.

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