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Mentioned in 61 episodes

A Christmas carol

Book • 2007

Jacqueline Goldfinger

Jacqueline Goldfinger's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' is a family-friendly version that includes music, making it suitable for a wide range of audiences.

This play retains the core themes and characters of the original while adding a musical element to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact.

Mentioned by

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Ben Nadeff-Haffrey

Robert P. George

Kevin Whitehead

Angelina Stanford

Mentioned in 61 episodes

Mentioned by

Will Storr

as an example of a book where the character's theory of control is about safety and money.

Will Storr: The Science of Storytelling | How I Write

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in relation to his writing process and the use of long walks for inspiration.

Ep. 230: How Well Are You Living?

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a book that created the template for modern Christmas.

Mentioned by

Neil deGrasse Tyson

when discussing time travel, inspired by the novel.

Past, Present, Future: Time Travel with Brian Greene

Mentioned by

Ben Nadeff-Haffrey

to conclude the episode with a quote.

A Very Terminator Christmas

Mentioned by Amber as an author whose work she rereads every Christmas.

922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber)

Referenced as Dickens' famous book where the Industrial Revolution was a period when the curve in well-being had turned up sharply.

The Myths of American Capitalism Explained

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as influential in shaping modern Christmas ideals.

The Unexpected Origins of Our Christmas Traditions

Mentioned by

Afua Hirsch

as books she read as a child and during school.

Charles Dickens | Hard Times | 1

Mentioned by

David Senra

to compare Alfred Nobel's personality to Ebenezer Scrooge.

#163 Alfred Nobel

Mentioned by

Peter Orford

when discussing Charles Dickens's Christmas writings.

Charles Dickens: life of the week

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

in relation to her teaching of "A Christmas Carol" and its relevance to the themes discussed in the podcast.

Episode 72: Phantastes, Ch. 5-9

Robert P. George

references it to explain how things can block our understanding of obvious truths.

Truth and Creation Order — A Conversation with Professor Robert P. George

Mentioned by

Kevin Whitehead

as a book that was a sensation upon its release.

Miranda July Wants Women To Read Their Inner Lives In 'All Fours'

Mentioned by

Adam Boxer

when discussing the article "Scrap Shakespeare and study Instagram posts: How I'd save English lit in schools"

Should we ditch Shakespeare?

Mentioned by

Phil Gramm

as an example of distorted picture of Industrial Revolution.

Ep. 2657 Phil Gramm on Dumb Myths About Capitalism

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

in relation to an Advent class.

Episode 71: Phantastes, Ch. 1-4

Mentioned in reference to Scrooge from A Christmas Carol to illustrate how a person can change for the better.

Episode 300: Wild Problems

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

as part of an Advent bundle sale.

Episode 73: Phantastes, Ch. 10-14

Mentioned by

Afua Hirsch

as one of Dickens's works.

Charles Dickens | The Final Curtain | 4

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