#9450

Mentioned in 4 episodes

The quiet American

Book • 1955

Author

Graham Greene

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Jack Carr

as one of the few espionage thrillers set in Southeast Asia.

621 snips

#2390 - Jack Carr

Cited by

Jack Carr

as inspiration for his espionage story set in and around Saigon.

15 snips

THE SECRET OF SECRETS

Mentioned by

Henry Gilbert

as the author of the novel "The Quiet American", referenced in the episode.

Talking Simpsons - Smart & Smarter With Mike Drucker

Mentioned by

Gordon Corera

in reference to Edward Lansdale, who was alleged wrongly to be the model for the protagonist.

95. JFK vs the CIA: Death in Dallas (Ep 6)

Mentioned by

Jack Carr

as an espionage story set in Southeast Asia, published in 1955.

Best of the Program | Guest: Jack Carr | 10/8/25

Mentioned by

Jack Carr

as an espionage story set in Southeast Asia in 1955.

Behold: The WORST Politician Ever | Guests: Jack Carr & Kristen Waggoner | 10/8/25

Mentioned with Fowler's observation that our childhoods neither make us nor break us.

The growing-pains of Graham Greene

Recommended by

Jessica Dine

as a memorable book from high school about an American journalist in Vietnam.

#172 Cost-of-Care Conversations

Mentioned by

Jack Carr

as one of the few thrillers set in Southeast Asia, specifically in 1955.

JACK CARR | Why Fiction Frees the Mind

Mentioned by

Hugo Lindgren

as the author of the book, and the episode is a discussion about its content.

The Spies Fighting Communism During the Cold War, with Scott Anderson and Hugo Lindgren

Mentioned by

Hugh Wilford

in the context of sexual relationships between CIA officers and local women, drawing parallels to colonial relationships.

E203 - The CIA’s Imperial History, Pt 1 w/ Hugh Wilford

Mentioned by

Hugo Lindgren

as the topic of the podcast episode.

Spies, Communism and the Battle to Win the Cold War, with Scott Anderson

Mentioned by

Viet Thanh Nguyen

as a source of inspiration for a character in his work.

'The Sympathizer' Author Viet Thanh Nguyen

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

in relation to Tony Bourdain's interest in Vietnam.

#1702 - Laurie Woolever

Mentioned by

Shane Harris

as a book currently being read, noting it was a gap in his reading history.

Chatter: Closing the Chatterbox, with Shane Harris and David Priess

Mentioned by

Shane Harris

as a devastating novel with a British critique on American foreign policy.

Chatter: The Legacy of “The Hunt for Red October” with Katherine Voyles

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