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Mentioned in 7 episodes

The Things They Carried

Book • 2009

A collection of interconnected short stories exploring the psychological and emotional toll of the Vietnam War on soldiers.

Mentioned by

Jenna Pittman

Mike Rowe

Ben Shapiro

Reginald Dwayne Betts

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by Stuart Andrews in relation to a short story about exaggeration.

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172. Is Marriage Worth It?

Mentioned by

Reginald Dwayne Betts

as an example of an author included in the Freedom Reads collection.

27 snips

Reading Dostoevsky Behind Bars (Update)

Mentioned by James Altucher as an example of a book using short stories to convey a larger theme.

21 snips

How to Write Your Own Best-Selling Autobiography: Part 2 – Crafting Your Life Story with Impact

Mentioned by

Chris Stirewalt

when discussing the lack of focus on the US abandonment of South Vietnam in the 50th anniversary coverage.

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Dudes, man

Mentioned by

James Altucher

as a book of short stories that fuels his writing.

17 snips

Steven Pressfield | Writing Lessons from the Master

Mentioned by

Reginald Dwayne Betts

as a book included in the Freedom Reads collection.

16 snips

112. Reading Dostoevsky Behind Bars

Mentioned by

James Altucher

when comparing the structure of

Chuck Palahniuk

's book to another book with a similar structure.

12 snips

787 - Chuck Palahniuk (Part 1): The Art of Writing

Mentioned by

Jenna Pittman

as one of Tim O'Brien's works.

Alex Vernon, "Peace Is a Shy Thing: The Life and Art of Tim O'Brien" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

Mentioned by

John Papola

as a great book about the Vietnam War.

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Referenced by

Jenna Pittman

as one of Tim O'Brien's published works.

Alex Vernon, "Peace Is a Shy Thing: The Life and Art of Tim O'Brien" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

Mentioned as a short story illustrating the pointlessness of war.

Episode 391: The Things They Carried

Mentioned by

Mike Rowe

when discussing books sent to him by authors that he will likely never read.

433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks

Mentioned by Ben, a podcast listener, as his favorite author from his childhood.

Matthew Rhys

Mentioned by

Noel Brown

in the context of discussing whether it should be considered a novel or a series of short stories.

Strange News: "Freedom Cities" are the New Company Towns, Sackler Family Doesn't Go To Jail

Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

in comparison to Michelle Obama's new book.

Ep. 1540 - Biden Has Covid

Recommended by

Daniel Barkhuff

for its exploration of the psychological impact of war on soldiers.

Daniel Barkhuff on Restoring the 4 Stoic Virtues to Leadership

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