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Mentioned in 15 episodes

American Psycho

Book • 1991

Bret Easton Ellis

American Psycho is a black comedy horror novel that critiques the superficiality and materialism of 1980s Wall Street culture through the character of Patrick Bateman, a charismatic but sociopathic investment banker.

The novel explores themes of identity, consumerism, and the blurring of reality and fantasy.

It is known for its graphic violence and dark humor, offering a commentary on the excesses of capitalist society.

Mentioned by

Mackenna Goodrich

Bret Easton Ellis

Beatriz Serrano

Igor Schwarzman

Cristin Milioti

Malcolm Collins

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by ARX-Han as a literary influence for his novel "Incel."

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Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as a novel that epitomizes the 1980s mentality of consumerism and narcissism.

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Mentioned by Adam Satella as one of his favorite novels.

How Sensitivity Readers Made Publishing More Racist w/Adam Szetela

Mentioned by both hosts as the subject of their podcast episode, analyzing its themes and adaptations.

14. American Psycho Part II - Get on Patrick Bateman's Grindset!

Mentioned by

John Podhoretz

in a discussion about moral panic surrounding the book.

One GLoP At A Time

Mentioned by

Al Letson

, who spoke with the author about the Panama Canal and its use as a political issue.

Trump’s New World (Dis)order

Mentioned by

Cristin Milioti

, in relation to the comments she heard that 'American Psycho' is really hitting with a younger generation of men.

Episode 1652 - Cristin Milioti

Mentioned by

Mackenna Goodrich

as the book they are discussing in the episode.

13. American Psycho Part I - There Is An Idea of Patrick Bateman

Mentioned by

Matt Cameron

as a comparison to the Supreme Court's actions.

The Supreme Court Sucks. But at Least We Can Talk to Leah Litman About It!

Mentioned by

Peter Hamby

in reference to Patrick Bateman when discussing Gavin Newsom.

The ’26 Gerrymander Games & Newsom’s Troll Campaign

Mentioned by Alex Preston as one of

Bret Easton Ellis

's most famous novels.

Bret Easton Ellis on Teenage Nihilism and Nostalgia

Mentioned by Mike Cormack as an influence on Irvin Welsh's writing style.

Spectator Out Loud: Ian Thomson, Patrick Kidd, Mike Cormack, Ursula Buchan and Richard Bratby

Mentioned by

Jerod Santo

in reference to a movie about a Wall Street psychopath obsessed with material things.

Retired, not tired. (Interview)

Mencionado por

Beatriz Serrano

al hablar de los libros que compró.

Episodio 61 - A favor de los villanos

Mentioned by

JVL

in reference to Gavin Newsom resembling the character.

Gavin Newsom is Going HARD Against Trump. Will It Work?

Mentioned as the author of American Psycho, which quoted Edmund Kemper.

From the archive: What lies beneath: the truth about France’s top serial killer expert

Malcolm Collins

mentions that Gavin Newsom acts like Patrick Bateman, the main character in the book.

The Left Discovers Trolling: Trolling No Longer Cool (Gavin Newsom's Glow Up)

Mentioned by

Igor Schwarzman

in comparison to health and well-being obsessions.

From Mass Medicine to TikTok Therapy: The Great Health Unbundling with Cyril Maury

Mentioned by

Tristan Tate

, when referencing meeting people face to face from the war room.

Tristan Tate Exposed: False Accusations, UK Politics & Bankrupt Enemies

Erwähnt als Film mit Christian Bale als Patrick Bateman.

Pimmel und Psychopathen

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