If Books Could Kill Podcast Transcripts
Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri · 125 episodes with transcripts
The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
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Why Men Love Bitches
October 5, 2026
Michael Hobbes (0:00)
Think of all the possibilities you have, Peter. What do you know about why men love bitches?
How much time do you need?
Peter Shamshiri (0:06)
The amount of self-censorship I have to do during this episode is fucking herculean.
Michael Hobbes (0:11)
The thing is, though, she says more offensive shit than you could ever come up with, so it's actually perfect. You could just act shocked and horrified.
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