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The War of the Worlds

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First published in 1898, *The War of the Worlds* tells the story of a Martian invasion of England through the eyes of an unnamed narrator.

The novel is widely regarded as one of the foundational works of science fiction and is known for its themes of imperialism, human vulnerability, and technological superiority.

Mentioned by

Rick Springfield

Alexandra Schwartz

Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Salim Ismail

referring to the famous 1930s radio broadcast panic inspired by the classic H.G. Wells story.

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Mentioned by

Alex MacDonald

as one of the early science-fiction works that inspired Robert Goddard's youthful fascination with rocketry.

683. In the New Space Race, Who Makes the Rules?

Mentioned by

Rick Springfield

while discussing H. G. Wells, one of his favorite writers and a figure featured on the Sgt. Pepper cover.

#2550 - Rick Springfield

Mentioned by

Bill Simmons

while discussing early books and radio programs about outer space, including humanity’s limited ability to visualize them onscreen.

‘Aliens’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Mentioned by

Adam Kirsch

as a classic literary example of technologically superior invaders harming less advanced societies.

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Mentioned by

Glenn Beck

as the Orson Welles radio production that inspired him and gave vivid mental imagery.

Chasing Embers | Danger Close with Glenn Beck

Mentioned by

Brian Bates

while discussing Orson Welles's famous radio adaptation and the exaggerated panic surrounding its broadcast.

33: #33 | Radio

Mentioned by

Alexandra Schwartz

as the H. G. Wells novel adapted into Steven Spielberg's 2005 film starring Tom Cruise.

Tom Cruise-a-Palooza

Mentioned by

Bill Maher

while discussing alien invasion stories and their influence on film and popular culture.

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Mentioned by

Jonathan Cahn

when referencing Orson Welles' 1938 broadcast based on H. G. Wells' novel.

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