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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Naked Lunch

Book • 1959
Published in 1959, 'Naked Lunch' is a highly symbolic and surreal novel that follows the character William Lee, a heroin addict, as he navigates through various locations including New York, Mexico, and the fictional city of Interzone.

The book is structured as a series of non-chronological 'routines' that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.

It critiques societal norms, drug culture, and the mechanisms of control, using vivid and often disturbing imagery.

The novel was the subject of obscenity trials due to its explicit content but was ultimately cleared of charges, recognizing its literary and social importance.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Anne Rowe
in relation to Marianne Faithfull's decision to live on the streets.
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Leeward: we meet South Korea’s probable president
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John Podhoretz
as the last book banned in Boston in 1965.
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One GLoP At A Time
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Marc Maron
as one of his favorite books, highlighting its challenging yet fascinating nature.
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Episode 1596 - Luca Guadagnino
Mentioned in relation to a film analysis movie.
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Barton Fink with Chris Weitz
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Andrew Gallimore
as the author of Naked Lunch, who made a breakthrough in understanding the psychoactive component of ayahuasca.
#316 - Brain Scientist: New DMT Study Finds Evidence of Parallel Dimension | Andrew Gallimore
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Gabriel Kennedy
in relation to the 23 enigma and Robert Anton Wilson's writing style.
The Life, Times and Legacy of Robert Anton Wilson | Gabriel Kennedy
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Chuck Bryan
as a writer who also stayed at the Chelsea Hotel.
The Chelsea Hotel
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Peter Weller
in the context of discussing the impact of authoritarianism on society.
Episode 1632 - Peter Weller
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Rick Dufer
come esempio di una vita vissuta in modo estremo, la cui valutazione morale dipende dalla prospettiva.
Ricordati che devi Morire: Serene Riflessioni sulla Morte
Mentioned as a gift received by Wynne Godley from Masood Khan.
Saving Masud Khan
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Jed Lipinski
as a writer who inspired Dean Ripa and whose work is characterized by graphic, hallucinatory prose.
S4|E16: The Legend of Dean Ripa
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Justina Schreiber
als Autor von Naked Lunch, der sich durch Reichs Theorien bestätigt fühlte.
Wilhelm Reich - Soziologe, Sexualforscher, Psychoanalytiker
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Paul Scheer
as the first person to believe in the number 23 enigma.
The Number 23 (HDTGM Matinee)
Mentioned when discussing the experimental nature of 'Rake's Fall'.
2025 Nebula winner and nominees - the best fantasy books of the year?
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Miguel Conner
in relation to David Bowie's influence.
Sol Luckman on How To Survive the 2025 Apocalypse
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Tommy Vietor
as a book about a heroin addict.
"New Phone, Coup Dis?" (with Stacey Abrams!)

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