Book Cheat 98 - Slaughterhouse-Five (with Matt Stewart and Jackson Baly)
Dec 19, 2023
Matt Stewart and Jackson Baly discuss Kurt Vonnegut's 'Slaughterhouse-Five', exploring time-travel, alien abductions, and war reflections. They touch on the unique Christmas theme in the book and share anecdotes about their reading habits and preferences. The hosts delve into the unpredictable storytelling style and regional American foods, making for a captivating and entertaining conversation.
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Dave's High School Essays
- Dave recalls writing high school essays on books he hadn't read, including Pride and Prejudice.
- He humorously suggests his essay contained "some Pride and some Prejudice."
Mary O'Hare's Criticism
- Vonnegut visited his war buddy Bernard V. O'Hare to discuss their wartime experiences for his Dresden book.
- O'Hare's wife, Mary, criticized Vonnegut for glorifying war and portraying soldiers as glamorous heroes.
The Naked Podcast Experiment
- Matt and Jackson discuss the hypothetical scenario of recording the podcast naked.
- They propose A/B testing different levels of nudity to see how it impacts listener engagement.