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Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Once and Future King
Book • 1959
T. H.
White's "The Once and Future King" is a retelling of the Arthurian legends.
The novel is known for its witty prose, insightful characterizations, and exploration of themes of power, morality, and the human condition.
It's a coming-of-age story that follows Arthur's journey from boyhood to kingship.
White's work blends historical fiction with fantasy elements, creating a rich and engaging narrative.
The book has had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture.
White's "The Once and Future King" is a retelling of the Arthurian legends.
The novel is known for its witty prose, insightful characterizations, and exploration of themes of power, morality, and the human condition.
It's a coming-of-age story that follows Arthur's journey from boyhood to kingship.
White's work blends historical fiction with fantasy elements, creating a rich and engaging narrative.
The book has had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned as the author of 'The Once and Future King', a popular retelling of the Arthurian legend.

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King Arthur
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as a favorite Arthurian retelling.


Tom Holland


Dominic Sandbrook

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19. King Arthur
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, referencing Merlin's advice on combating sadness through learning.


Sophie Strand

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Ep. 162: The Flowering Wand - Rewilding the Sacred Masculine (feat. Sophie Strand)
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as his favorite book and a masterful exploration of moral tension.

Mark Fabian

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Wellbeing: It’s about wholeness, not happiness - with Dr Mark Fabian, author of Beyond Happy
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when looking up the phrase 'once and future'.

Catherine Edwards

A Million Reasons to Raise the Minimum Wage
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as a book she read after her father's death, where Merlin advises Arthur to learn something when sad.

Marie Howe

[Unedited] Marie Howe with Krista Tippett
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as part of his Third Thursday Book Club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1461 - Will Smith’s Big Slap, And Joe Biden’s Big Slip
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as one of his favorites.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1469 - Barack Obama Remains A Liar
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as the book for his Third Thursday Book Club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1471 - Nationalism Makes A Comeback
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as the book for his April book club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1479 - F**k Around And Find Out
Mentioned during a discussion about the book club.

Ep. 1478 - The Vindictive Hit Squad Of The Legacy Media
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as the book for this month's Third Thursday Book Club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1482 - Elon Musk Wants Free Speech, So He Must Be Racist
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for his book club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1483 - Joe Biden's Crashing Economy
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as one of his favorites and considered the granddaddy of all fantasy novels.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1459 - Biden’s Female SCOTUS Nominee Doesn’t Know What A Woman Is
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for the Third Thursday Book Club, described as the "grandpappy of all great fantasy novels."


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1456 - Hunter’s Laptop Was Real, And Everybody Lied About It
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as a recent read, highlighting its shift in tone and themes.

Morgoth

s07e41 | England's Entropic Empire of Empathy, with Morgoth
Mentioned by Ronald, a listener, who intends to read it someday.

666 "Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome) | My Last Book with Lev Grossman
Mentioned by Matt when discussing his interest in Arthurian legends after watching Merlin.

161 - Cozy on the Couch: TV Movies and Microwave Meals
Mentioned by Joanna Barron to warn about the imperial drift within the American Republic.

Mark Carney is the prime minister—he should stop acting like a president