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Mentioned in 22 episodes

The perfect storm

Book • 1997

Sebastian Junger

The book recounts the story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat from Gloucester, Massachusetts, that was lost at sea during the severe 1991 Perfect Storm.

Junger details the lives of the crew members, their families, and the rescue efforts during the storm.

The narrative combines technical information about fishing and storms with a compassionate and vivid portrayal of the men's experiences.

It also includes accounts of other vessels caught in the storm and the rescue operations by the U.S.

Coast Guard.

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Mentioned in 22 episodes

Mentioned by

Dan Carlin

to illustrate the dangers of open-sea voyages in subarctic conditions.

Show 70 - Twilight of the Aesir II

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as a book by

Sebastian Junger

about a storm.

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Mentioned by

Simon Sinek

, describing

Sebastian Junger

's career and works.

Be Necessary with war journalist Sebastian Junger

Mentioned by

Chris Do

as the book written by today's guest,

Karen Eber

.

262 - Telling A Great Story — with Karen Eber

Mentioned by

Bari Weiss

as one of the author's books exploring profound questions about what it means to be human and how danger is tied to a meaningful life, and was made into a movie starring George Clooney.

Why Men Seek Danger

Mentioned by

Adam Taggart

when discussing the societal cycle and its impact on investors.

The Fourth Turning Is Here & Stocks Are About To Get Clobbered | Gordon Long

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

, listing his previous works.

#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World

Mentioned by

Ross Douthat

as a recent book about reckoning with the reality of spiritual experience.

157. Why Believe?

Mentioned by

Andrew Heaton

; it was adapted into a film.

Near Death Experiences, with Sebastian Junger

Katharina Nocun

kündigt ihre kommende Graphic Novel "The Perfect Storm" an, die sie zusammen mit Lucy Lengsten erstellt.

WildMics Special #202 – Über Desinfomation!

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as one of

Sebastian Junger

's earlier works, a book that

Sam Harris

enjoyed reading.

#369 — Escaping Death

Mentioned by

Ray Rike

, referring to the movie adaptation starring George Clooney.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

when discussing Sebastian Junger's book.

Ep. 102: BRAD STULBERG: How Do We Work Less?

Recommended by

Brian McCullough

to his startup teams for its depiction of the startup experience.

66. (Ch. 7.3) The Founding of eBay

Mentioned by

Mike Abendroth

as inspiration for the movie about the Halloween Nor'easter of 1991.

\"The\" Eternal Question: Luke 8:22-25

Mentioned by

Brian McCullough

as a source for information about eBay's early history and success.

82. (Ch. 7.4) eBay Wins the Auction Wars

Mentioned by

Melina Palmer

as the author and subject of the podcast episode, focusing on storytelling techniques in business.

491. Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in Business

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

when introducing

Sebastian Junger

and his body of work.

What Happened When A Skeptical Reporter Decided To Investigate The Afterlife | Sebastian Junger

Mentioned by

Shane Hurlbut

when discussing books that helped him visualize scenes.

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #465 – Shane Hurlbut ASC

Mentioned by

modest proposal

when discussing eBay's early success and product-market fit.

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