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Mentioned in 70 episodes

Fight Club

Book • 1996

Chuck Palahniuk

Jordi Cussà Balaguer

Javier Calvo Perales

The novel follows an unnamed protagonist struggling with insomnia and a meaningless corporate job.

He finds relief by attending cancer support groups, but his life changes when he meets Tyler Durden, a mysterious and charismatic figure.

Together, they establish an underground fight club, which evolves into 'Project Mayhem', a cult-like organization aimed at dismantling modern society through chaos and public unrest.

The book explores themes of toxic masculinity, consumerism, and the search for meaning in a postmodern world.

Mentioned by

Joshua Fields Milburn

Yancey Strickler

Chuck Palahniuk

Mentioned in 70 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

as the book authored by Chuck Palahniuk.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

when discussing the importance of finding balance between order and chaos.

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Mentioned by

Joseph Lee

as a modern example of shadow dynamics in film.

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Mentioned by

Shayne Smith

while referencing Tyler Durden’s quote on societal issues.

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Referenced by

Peter Suderman

when joking about the rules of Tautology Club.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of comparing consumerism in ancient Rome to modern times.

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Mentioned by

Nat Eliason

as one of his favorite books.

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Referenced as a quote about impressing people with unnecessary things bought with money one doesn’t have.

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Mentioned by

Chuck Palahniuk

as a book he wrote.

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Mentioned by

Joshua Fields Milburn

as an example of a character who loses everything and realizes what is truly important.

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Reviewed by the podcast host, who critiques its cynical approach and lack of genuine depth.

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Mentioned by

Ian Landsman

while discussing the accumulation of possessions and their impact on one's life.

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Mentioned by

Yancey Strickler

when thinking about anti-memetic ideas and the first rule of Fight Club.

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Genoemd door

Thijs Schrik

als een van de bekende werken van David Fincher.

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Mentioned by

Sun Yi

as one of his favorite authors.

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Mentioned by

Matthew Remski

and

Ben Case

in the discussion of fight culture and its appropriation by right-wing ideologies.

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Mentioned by

Jay Goldberg

in relation to the changes happening at Apple.

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Mentioned by

Kirk Honda

as having a graphic novel sequel that he found disappointing.

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Mentioned by

Lili Anolik

in relation to his views on the polarization of his work.

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