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Mentioned in 9 episodes
The Stand
Book • 1978
The Stand tells the story of a world devastated by a rapidly mutating flu virus known as Captain Tripps, which kills over 99% of the population.
The survivors are drawn to two opposing forces: Mother Abagail, a 108-year-old woman who represents good, and Randall Flagg, a supernatural entity embodying evil.
The novel explores themes of rebuilding society, the persistence of evil, and the necessity of standing against it.
The Complete & Uncut Edition, released in 1990, includes material that was originally cut from the 1978 publication, providing a more comprehensive and detailed narrative.
The survivors are drawn to two opposing forces: Mother Abagail, a 108-year-old woman who represents good, and Randall Flagg, a supernatural entity embodying evil.
The novel explores themes of rebuilding society, the persistence of evil, and the necessity of standing against it.
The Complete & Uncut Edition, released in 1990, includes material that was originally cut from the 1978 publication, providing a more comprehensive and detailed narrative.
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Mentioned by Speaker 1 as a book he read, highlighting a character whose fame disappears after the end of the world.
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Jon Lovett when referencing a scene where a character is reading it on a delayed flight.
Jon Lovett when referencing a scene where a character is reading it on a delayed flight.
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Mentioned by Jack de Quidt when comparing the style of British and American post-apocalyptic narratives.
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Mentioned by Gary Sinise in relation to his role in the miniseries adaptation of 'The Stand'.
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Mentioned by Dan Moran ; discussed in relation to his appeal and the legitimacy he brought to the horror genre.
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Mentioned that Sascha listened to the 54-hour long audiobook version of it.
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Ross Douthat as a book he read during a vacation in Maine, recalling a formative memory.
Ross Douthat as a book he read during a vacation in Maine, recalling a formative memory.
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Mentioned in a discussion about rereading books and appreciating new details.
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Mentioned as the author of 'The Stand', when introducing Cory Booker's upcoming book of the same name.
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