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We talk about book classics we read and convince each other to read it... or not.

  1. Totally not controversial: Dawkins - The God Delusion vs Eliade - A History of Religious Ideas

    03/13/2023

    Totally not controversial: Dawkins - The God Delusion vs Eliade - A History of Religious Ideas

    Raz and Norman talks about something completely not divisive or  controversial: religion.    The books we reviewed:  Richard Dawkins: The God Delusion  Mircea Eliade: A History of Religious Ideas

    20 min
  2. 1984 vs Brave New World: Orwell vs Huxley

    02/26/2023

    1984 vs Brave New World: Orwell vs Huxley

    We look at two of the most famous dystopias: 1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley We try to answer important questions like: Dictatorship of no-sex or dictatorship of too-much sex? What gets you cancelled or spiked up though your butt? Should you be always happy or can you let yourself hate others for 2 minutes? Time: 1:07 Brave New World 3:01 1984 4:56 Discussion Starts

    18 min
  3. Why Nations Fail & Changing World Order: Good times create strong podcasts

    02/12/2023

    Why Nations Fail & Changing World Order: Good times create strong podcasts

    We talk about business and economics in today's podcast, reviewing two books popular books about economist-enthusiasts... whatever that means. Books reviewed; Why Nations Fail - Book by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail - Book by Ray Dalio

    19 min
  4. Tolkien vs Martin: Hobbit vs Game of Thrones - from Grey Gandalf to Red Wedding

    02/05/2023

    Tolkien vs Martin: Hobbit vs Game of Thrones - from Grey Gandalf to Red Wedding

    J.R.R. Tolkien created a language, and wrote a story to explain how people speak it.  G.R.R.Martin created a cookbook, and wrote a story to show how people eat it.

    25 min
  5. Around the World in 80 Days vs Invisible Man: For some, adventure is travel, for others, it is murder.

    01/29/2023

    Around the World in 80 Days vs Invisible Man: For some, adventure is travel, for others, it is murder.

    Comparing Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Norman and Raz talks about Phileas Fogg, who almost became the world's first extreme gambling victim. Then they discuss things they didn't see coming.

    20 min
  6. Metamorphosis vs Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Dual books about duality, talked about by dual podcasters

    01/21/2023

    Metamorphosis vs Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: Dual books about duality, talked about by dual podcasters

    Raz and Norman talk about duality and compare 2 books about it: Kafka's Metamorphosis and Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde.

    19 min
  7. Elon Musk Biography - We read it so you don't have to

    06/08/2022

    Elon Musk Biography - We read it so you don't have to

    Norm, the Elon Musk nerd clashes with Raz, the Elon Musk sceptic. Who will win this great battle?  Support us by getting Elon Musk's Biography by Ashlee Vance

    18 min
  8. Jordan B. Peterson - 12 Rules for Life - Book Review

    05/09/2022

    Jordan B. Peterson - 12 Rules for Life - Book Review

    Raz tells Norm why he is a Jordan Peterson fanboy. Also, why he likes to pet cats. Support our pod, buy the book: Jordan B Peterson - 12 Rules for Life Or follow the Classic Amateurs channel on YouTube to see our pretty faces.

    24 min
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We talk about book classics we read and convince each other to read it... or not.

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  • Creator
    ClassicAmateurs
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © ClassicAmateurs
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