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Jan 6 2024

Selects: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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The Seuss is loose in this episode about legendary children's book author Ted Geisel. The funny thing is, he didn't ever want children of his own, and his past work was a bit problematic. Explore his entire legacy in this classic episode.

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This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the fascinating and complex life of Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, exploring both his beloved contributions to children's literature and some of the more troubling aspects of his past. Josh and Chuck trace his journey from a German-American brewery family in Massachusetts through his early career as a cartoonist and into his rise as one of the most recognizable children's authors of all time. The hosts promise to cover "the good, the bad, and the ugly" about the iconic creator, hinting that some revelations might change how listeners view this seemingly wholesome figure.


Movies Discussed

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
1966 25m
★ 7.5
"in 1966, of course, we get the very famous TV cartoon adaptation, which people still love and enjoy today — Chuck mentioned the beloved TV adaptation of Dr. Seuss's book that aired in 1966." — Chuck
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
2017 2h 21m
★ 7.2
"Everything I know about it is from the Wonder Woman movie. — Josh jokingly said he learned about World War I from the Wonder Woman movie when discussing Dr. Seuss's wartime experiences." — Josh
You Can Count on Me
You Can Count on Me
2000 1h 51m
★ 6.9
"I remember when I saw You Can Count on Me for the first time. Oh, my God. That movie wrecked me. — Chuck praised this Mark Ruffalo film after mentioning that Ruffalo had tweeted about their podcast episode." — Chuck

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