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Mentioned in 25 episodes

It

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Published in 1986, 'It' is a horror novel by Stephen King that follows the experiences of seven children in Derry, Maine, as they are terrorized by an evil entity known as 'It'.

The story alternates between two periods: 1958, when the children first encounter 'It', and 1985, when they reunite as adults to confront the monster once more.

'It' takes on various forms to exploit the fears of its victims, most commonly appearing as the clown Pennywise.

The novel explores themes of childhood trauma, the power of memory, and the enduring impact of evil on the lives of its victims.

It is known for its detailed world-building and the vivid depiction of the fictional town of Derry, where the story unfolds.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 25 episodes

Mentioned by

Mark Manson

as a book he read in middle school that sparked his love for reading.

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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as the author of "It."

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Mentioned by

Maya Prohovnik

as one of her favorite books, and the subject of one of her podcasts.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

when discussing clowns and the trend of clowns terrorizing towns.

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Mentioned by

Zach Lowe

as source material for a new HBO series set in the 1960s.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

and

Cody Tucker

while discussing Stephen King's bibliography and prolific output.

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Mentioned by

Nick Irving

when discussing his writing inspirations.

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Elf Lyons

mentioned that her show 'Raven' is a one-woman reenactment of all of Stephen King's books.

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Mentioned by

Tim Pool

in reference to Stephen King’s work and views on the Epstein case.

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Mentioned by

Giaco Furino

as another thousand page book by Stephen King, and describing it as lumpy.

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Mentioned by the host and

Ryan Duns

in the context of discussing the ending of horror films and the lingering impact on the audience.

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Mentioned as an example of something that can retreat underground, take a nap, and then return to feast again.

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Mentioned by

Nat Cassidy

as one of his favorites.

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Recommended by Mike Sanders, a long-time listener, as his favorite Stephen King novel.

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Mentioned by

Chris Ryan

as a Stephen King blockbuster novel and prequel to "Welcome to Derry."

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Mentioned by the speaker in comparison to Ligotti's work, highlighting the difference in how horror is presented.

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Mentioned by Eric in an email to Matt, noting that Chapter Two of “It” was recently released in theaters.

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Mentioned by

James Thayer

, referencing a list of five Stephen King books recommended by SlashFilm.

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Mentioned by

Sam Stein

when referencing Stephen King.

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Read by

Jerod Santo

when he was young, while listening to Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters'.

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