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Mentioned in 29 episodes
Fifty Shades of Grey
Book • 2012
The novel follows Anastasia Steele, a literature student, as she interviews Christian Grey, a young and enigmatic entrepreneur.
Their encounter leads to a complex and passionate affair, where Ana is introduced to Christian's world of BDSM and must navigate her own desires and boundaries.
The story explores themes of control, submission, and the deepening emotional relationship between the two characters, despite Christian's dark past and his need for dominance.
Their encounter leads to a complex and passionate affair, where Ana is introduced to Christian's world of BDSM and must navigate her own desires and boundaries.
The story explores themes of control, submission, and the deepening emotional relationship between the two characters, despite Christian's dark past and his need for dominance.
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Mentioned in 29 episodes
Mentioned by
Tim Ferriss when discussing his writing process and the importance of having a strong premise.


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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as an example of archetypal female preference in pornography, highlighting the theme of a taming of a powerful male figure.

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426. Sex, Death, & Storytelling | Andrew Klavan
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Dan Kennedy as a contemporary example of a book that generated significant controversy and interest.


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Mentioned by Dannah Gresh in the context of discussing the impact of erotic literature on women.

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Episode 2 - Effects of Sexualized Content
Mentioned by Natalie as the book the book club read, leading to eight of the ladies getting pregnant.

Finer Things Club
Mentioned by Dara, who threw it out the window because she didn't like it.

High Protocol - Episode 68
Mentioned by Lynnie Marie and Shantal Monique during a discussion about books that are considered "dirty novels".

Dirty Talk
Mentioned by Elizabeth Day in reference to the books that were adapted into the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film franchise.

Failure Throwback: Jamie Dornan
Mentioned by Michael Sartain as a book that promotes a fantasy that women can get a high-status man to commit to them without him ever sleeping with other women.

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