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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Matilda

Book • 1988

Matilda Wormwood is a precocious and intelligent girl who is neglected by her selfish and abusive parents.

She finds solace in reading and eventually discovers she has telekinetic powers.

At school, she faces the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull but finds support from her compassionate teacher Miss Honey.

Matilda uses her intelligence and powers to defend herself and Miss Honey against the cruel adults in her life, ultimately leading to a satisfying resolution where she finds a loving home with Miss Honey.

Mentioned by

Jan Böhmermann

Nikita Richardson

Jim O’Shaughnessy

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Erwähnt von

Jan Böhmermann

, der die Geschichte von Roald Dahl liebt und sowohl das Musical als auch den Film auf Netflix toll findet.

Eichel und Wackelpudding

Mentioned by

Lacey Seitz

when referencing a movie she watched as a kid.

"What Don't I Know Yet?" (Session 17 with Jackie)

Mentioned by

Nick Mullen

in a discussion about webcams and dressing rooms.

Ep. 139 – deaf jam

Mentioned by

Nikita Richardson

as one of the best children's films ever made.

Special Episode: An Interplanetary Jazz Legend, a Cosmic Vegetable and a Psychic Prodigy

Mentioned by

Jordan Jensen

as inspiration for pranks, referring to a scene involving super glue.

Jordan Jensen wants to Smash her Dad, Bad Acid Trips, & God is a Woman?

Mentioned by

Jim O’Shaughnessy

as a movie that that makes the greatest case for the author's point of view.

Aaron Stupple & Logan Chipkin — The Sovereign Child: Liberating Kids from the Tyranny of Rules

Mentioned by

Matt

as he was reading with his family, noting Dahl's use of alliteration.

Friday Flight - Pre-K For Pay, Helicopter Savers, & Politics Shmoliticks #1029

Mentioned by

Parker Conrad

as his current favorite book, recently read with his daughter.

20VC: Rippling's Parker Conrad on Why The VC/Founder Marriage Analogy is Weird, Why The Notion of Focus, Focus, Focus is Overrated, Why Narrow Point Solutions Are Not Best in Class Products & The Rise of the "Compound Startup"

Erwähnt von Tim Minchin als das Musical, für das er die Musik geschrieben hat.

Mi353 – "Wald- und Wiesenmuseum"

Mentioned by

Paul O’Neill

as the author of the latest scholarly biography of Empress Matilda.

S5E9: Empress Matilda: Chess Grandmaster of Siege Warfare with Dr Catherine Hanley

Referenced in the context of explaining how politically elected leaders can lose their power.

Ep 343 | D&C 121-123, Come Follow Me 2025 (October 20-26)

Mentioned by

Danny DeVito

as a movie he directed, featuring Mara Wilson, and is now being presented with a live symphony orchestra.

RE-RELEASE - Danny DeVito

Mentioned by

Julian Edelman

as a book Ernie Adams gave to his daughter, Lily.

The 100th Game Spectacular

Mentioned by

Karen McCoy

as one of the books that sparked her love for reading.

Academic Librarians: A Discussion with Karen McCoy

Mentioned by

Julie Ross

as a book she read in second grade that inspired her to pursue a career in education.

Julie Ross on Homeschooling, Reimagining Education & Raising Free Thinkers

Mentioned by

Susie Ma

as one of her favorite books, wanting to be like the main character.

E48 - Susie Ma: The power of purpose

Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

in the context of the "woke" changes made to his books.

Ep. 1680 - IHateHersheys.com

Mentioned in reference to Katie Porter, whom

Dave Rubin

said looks like Mrs. Trunchbull from the book.

Watch the Exact Moment Donald Trump Knew He Pulled Off Impossible Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

Mentioned by

David Dao

as his favorite book.

How Can AI and the Community Drive Climate Action? – David Dao

Mentioned by

Eliza McLamb

as a book that changed her life because she felt seen by another person, Matilda, who also used books as company.

It Appears That Children Were Left Behind

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