
The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & CulturePolitics | |||

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Peter went on Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase, to revisit a biohacking diet book for the boys.
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Peter and Michael discuss "Bullshit Jobs" by anarchist anthropologist David Graeber. The result: two professional podcasters debating which jobs are real and which jobs are fake.
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It turns out that the key to wealth is buying the right kind of watch, marrying the right kind of wife and being the right kind of white.
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Enough said.
Usually worth the listen. My only complaint is that so many episodes are behind a pay wall. Apparently the ads aren’t paying the bills and they have to make ends meet somehow. But the upshot is the same for the listener no matter the reason; a large amount of entertaining content that’s not available.
Love this podcast already, and the collab with Aubrey Gordon was absolute gold!! You three need a spin-off show asap!
Is Peter single?
Y’all, combine with Aubrey Gordon permanently and create the best podcast of all time!!! Esp since Maintenance Phase only posts periodically now- the three of you together are hilarious!! Peter as the “doesn’t know anything about wellness” straight man is hilarious, and I would love to hear Aubrey’s commentary on all of the ridiculous books that are on If Books Could Kill. THINK ABOUT IT!! Give the people what they want!
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Apple Podcasts | #210 | |
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Spotify | #116 | |
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The podcast offers an engaging critique of popular nonfiction books and discussions surrounding contemporary societal issues. By tackling well-known titles often found in casual reading spaces like airports, the hosts not only dissect the content and intentions behind these works but also highlight the cultural and political ramifications associated with their narratives. Episodes frequently feature humorous banter, critical analysis, and thought-provoking insights, making complex topics accessible and entertaining. Listeners can expect detailed examinations of books such as 'The Millionaire Next Door' or 'Sapiens' while also discussing prevalent themes like capitalism, social justice, and media bias, often blending humor with a sharp criti... more
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If Books Could Kill launched 4 years ago and published 118 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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