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Mentioned in 15 episodes
The Silence of the Lambs
Book • 1988
The Silence of the Lambs, published in 1988, is a novel by Thomas Harris that follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she is assigned to capture the serial killer known as 'Buffalo Bill.
' To gain insights into the case, Starling seeks the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant forensic psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer.
The novel explores the complex and manipulative relationship between Starling and Lecter as they navigate the dark and intricate world of serial killers.
The story delves into themes of psychological profiling, trauma, and the cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and criminals.
The novel is renowned for its detailed characterization and its impact on the thriller genre, and it has been adapted into a highly acclaimed film directed by Jonathan Demme.
' To gain insights into the case, Starling seeks the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant forensic psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer.
The novel explores the complex and manipulative relationship between Starling and Lecter as they navigate the dark and intricate world of serial killers.
The story delves into themes of psychological profiling, trauma, and the cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and criminals.
The novel is renowned for its detailed characterization and its impact on the thriller genre, and it has been adapted into a highly acclaimed film directed by Jonathan Demme.
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Mentioned in 15 episodes
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as an example of a book that explores the character archetype of a butterfly collector.


Brian Cox

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Moths v Butterflies - Katy Brand, Jane Hill and Chris Jiggins
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when describing the media's comparisons of Gilberto Valli to the fictional cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

Anonymous Host

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referencing a quote to suggest people desire what they see regularly.

Wes

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in reference to Jodie Foster's character in the film of the same name.

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while discussing the author of the books.


Bill Simmons

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‘The Silence of the Lambs’ LIVE From Broadway With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin
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as an example of art requiring an understanding of good and evil, specifically Hannibal Lecter's role.


Andrew Klavan

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Mentioned by John Gartner as part of a chain of associations made by Donald Trump, which he believes is a symptom of dementia.

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when discussing his favorite movies and their relation to serial killers.


Derek Thompson

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after being inspired by 

's discussion of literature and murder.

Ginny Yurich


Andrew Klavan

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as recommending Silence of the Lambs.

Ginny Yurich

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Mentioned when discussing books that explore the presence of God.

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when discussing a film he saw in Atlanta.

Simon Mayo

Another Paul Feig film? Do me a Favor
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in een vergelijking met de outfit van Frans Timmermans, verwijzend naar een scène met Hannibal Lecter.

Wouter de Winther

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when discussing the first horror movie she watched.


Suzy Weiss

Trick or Treat: It’s Our Halloween Special!
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when discussing his new way of writing online.

Merlin Mann

254: Someone Else’s Bucket
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in the context of the modern secular worldview and its inability to address the problem of evil.


Timothy Keller

East of Eden
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as one of his go-to books and later in the conversation when describing bad guy character traits.

Peter James

Book Club: Peter James
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as a basis for some of the stories in Caroline Frazier's new book.

MICHAEL SHERMER

The Serial Killer Era of the 70s/80s: Lore, Patterns, and Plausible Explanations



