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Mentioned in 16 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

Kendahl Damashek

Jonathon Haddad

Mentioned in 16 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.

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Mentioned by

Jordan Jensen

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

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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

Josh Szeps

as one of the works written by Tim Minchin, a Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning musician and comedian.

"Public Shaming" with Clare Stephens

Mentioned by

Kendahl Damashek

as a book she read repeatedly as a child.

Ep. 65 - What is it like to grow up as an internalized PDAer?

Mentioned by

Jonathon Haddad

in reference to Danny DeVito's character as a sleazy car salesman.

AIME CEO Jonathon Haddad on growing broker market share

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

Erwähnt von

Ole Nymoen

als Beispiel für ein Kinderbuch mit einer starken Gruppendynamik.

Spezial: Wir brauchen linke Kinderbücher! Mit Ole Nymoen

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

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

Josh Connolly

as a favorite book and film which he resonated with so much as a child.

Reclaiming Sensitivity: The Truth About HSPs, Kids, and Healing with Dr Genevieve von Lob

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