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Mentioned in 27 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

Florian Schäfer

Wolfgang M. Schmitt

Juliette Arnaud

Cristin Milioti

Mentioned in 27 episodes

Erwähnt von

Wolfgang M. Schmitt

als Beispiel für ein Buch, das ihm hilft, Begehren und Männlichkeit zu verstehen.

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

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Mentioned by Adam Satella as one of his favorite novels.

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Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

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

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Mentionné par

Juliette Arnaud

comme étant un roman qui a suscité une grosse controverse littéraire lors de sa sortie.

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

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Mentioned by

John Podhoretz

in a discussion about moral panic surrounding the book.

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Mentioned by

Al Letson

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

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Mentioned as an interesting book and as a reference for stylizing an individual in a similar manner.

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Erwähnt als Beispiel für internationale Bestseller, die vom Kiwi-Verlag verlegt werden.

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Mentioned by

Cristin Milioti

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

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Mentioned by

Tristan Tate

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

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Nevnt av

Wolfgang Wee

som forfatteren bak, som han hadde som internasjonal gjest i podden.

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Mentioned by

Mackenna Goodrich

as the book they are discussing in the episode.

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Erwähnt von

Florian Schäfer

in Bezug auf eine Szene mit Visitenkarten.

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Mentioned by

Bob Gettle

in association with James Masterson's work.

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Mentioned by

Matt Cameron

as a comparison to the Supreme Court's actions.

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Mentioned in the context of feeling like he is becoming like Patrick Bateman, the main character.

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Mentioned by

Peter Hamby

in reference to Patrick Bateman when discussing Gavin Newsom.

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Mentioned by

Adam Szetela

as an example of late 20th century transgressive fiction.

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