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Mentioned in 146 episodes

Dungeon Crawler Carl

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Mentioned by

Nathaniel Whittemore

Chris Williamson

Anthony Jeselnik

Mentioned in 146 episodes

Mentioned by

Nathaniel Whittemore

as the source of the character identity used for his ChatGPT dot.

How I'm Actually Using AI Right Now (Including Claude Duet)

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book-club selection and an example of the litRPG genre.

Combating the Whirlwind with a Single Sheet of Paper

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as an addictive fiction series he recommends and that its author will guest on the show.

Q&A: Becoming A Dad, Favourite Peptides & Red Rising - #1134

Mentioned by

Anthony Jeselnik

as a deliberately unexpected book he is reading for a challenge with a Ringer staff member.

The Knicks (and a Crowded East) With Zach Lowe, Plus Anthony Jeselnik on Book Clubs, Roasts, and Stand-Up Comedy in 2026

Mentioned by

Charles Duhigg

as a guilty-pleasure series he reads before bed to relax.

The Science of Habit Change, Why GLP-1s are Disrupting It, and How To Use It To Have Better Conversations | Charles Duhigg

Recommended by

Gavin Purcell

, who says he has read it and recommends it to everybody.

Google's Nano Banana Pro and Gemini 3 Are Very, Very Good

Recommended by Rory Galloway (read by a colleague) as a humorous lit‑RPG series ideal for escapist binge-reading, featuring Carl and his cat Princess Donut.

Pulp fiction v the classics: summer reading

Mentioned by

Thom Gibson

as a fun read, comparing it to 'Hunger Games' meets 'Ready Player One'.

243: The Single Source of Truth is On the Fridge, with Thom Gibson

Recommended by Adam as an engaging audiobook series he and others enjoyed for its narrative and production.

OnePlus is Dead… (In the US)

Mentioned by

Sam Claiborne

as a recommended read and a good 'video game RPG-esque' summer book he is enjoying.

Game Scoop! 864: Death By 3,200 Cuts

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