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Mentioned in 9 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

Reginald Dwayne Betts

Chris Stirewalt

Chuck Palahniuk

Daniel Barkhuff

Mentioned in 9 episodes

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

172. Is Marriage Worth It?

Mentioned by

Reginald Dwayne Betts

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

Reading Dostoevsky Behind Bars (Update)

Mentioned by

Eric Lofgren

as an alternative to "Once an Eagle" for understanding the American way of war.

Second Breakfast: Department of War, Warrior Culture, Sicario, Dick Winters, SEALs in North Korea,

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

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.

Mentioned by

James Altucher

as a book of short stories that fuels his writing.

Steven Pressfield | Writing Lessons from the Master

Mentioned by

Reginald Dwayne Betts

as a book included in the Freedom Reads collection.

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.

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

Mentioned by

Nathan Baugh

when recalling a quote from Tim O'Brien about story truth.

The Harry Potter of Digital Storytelling with Nathan Baugh

Mentioned by

John Papola

as a great book about the Vietnam War.

Mike Rowe Reveals the Truth About Reality TV, Masculinity, and Gratitude

Mentioned as a short story illustrating the pointlessness of war.

Episode 391: The Things They Carried

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

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.

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 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

Mike Lang

, stating that it helped him open up and talk about PTSD.

The Science of Severance (with Karen Aldridge, Dr. Kim Hellemans, and Mike Lang)

Mentioned by

Lindsay Graham

as a book that hit hard, whipsawing between humor and horror, tragedy and triumph.

Saturday Matinee: American Scandal

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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