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Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri
If Books Could Kill
The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
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4.6 stars from 9,720 ratings
I’m sure the irony would be completely lost in these two: their podcast belongs in the same genre as the books they like to make fun of. The books they criticize had their moment but have since kind of fallen out of favor and have been widely panned. Currently in favor: reaction content. ...Read full review »
Vigilance100 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/23/24
Funny and fun
These guys are hilarious and so enjoyable to listen to. The dry humor and attacks on these not-exactly-sacred-but-buzzworthy books make me laugh out loud and provide a painless way to engage with wrong-headed and sometimes dangerous “thinkers.”
stoutbr via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/24
Fun and interesting
Love the pod. I had a Mandela effect moment thinking you did an episode about “how to make friends and influence people”, but I don’t see that so now I suggest it…. Good luck, sounds terrible, but that’s why I want you to read it for me
minibarryred via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/24
Recent Episodes
Published 04/18/24
2 Better 2 Angels Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod Where to find us:  Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources: Jeffrey Epstein’s Science of SleazePinker’s response to Epstein allegationsHow Jeffrey Epstein Captivated HarvardJeffrey...
Published 04/11/24
We're finally discussing a good book! Naomi Klein's "Doppelgänger" chronicles the long, steady descent of another Naomi — Wolf (buddy oof) — from feminist icon to crank conspiracist.  To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod
Published 03/28/24
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