George Orwell
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
British author best known for the dystopian novel *1984*, one of the most widely read books in American libraries. His work and political commentary are frequently referenced in podcast discussions spanning literature, political discourse, historical narratives, and ideological critique. Podcasts cite him as an intellectual voice on fascism, linguistic manipulation, and 20th-century political movements including the Spanish Civil War.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
#SistersInLaw · Apr 11, 2026
294: Law Of War
“1984 quote used to illustrate dangers of destroying historical records and rewriting history”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 9, 2026
3 Steps to Embracing Your Fears
“English writer cited as part of literary tradition obsessed with Spain and themes of danger and authenticity”
History Extra podcast · Mar 9, 2026
Why Britons rejected fascism in the 1930s
“Novelist whose 'Road to Wigan Pier' argued cheap luxuries (football pools, fishing) kept working class from extremism”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
A Proposed Nationwide Book Ban, The NYPL's Most Checked Out Books of All-Time, and more
“Author of 1984, ranked #4 on NYPL most checked-out books list with 441,770 checkouts”
DarkHorse Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
Is Epstein Alive? The 313th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“1984 and Politics in the English Language extensively quoted to illustrate current institutional dynamics”
Backlisted · Feb 10, 2026
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis
“Writer referenced for comparison regarding more liberal views on homosexuality than Lewis held”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 7, 2026
‘Complexity is a Subsidy’ | Ruminant
“Quoted on how 'fascism' became meaningless term applied to anything undesirable in political discourse”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Feb 5, 2026
#277 Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys?
“Referenced for '1984' concept that whoever controls present controls past through history revision”
Pivot · Jan 30, 2026
Economic Protests, Social Media on Trial, and Big Tech Earnings
“Author of 1984; Scott referenced quote about government denying citizens' faculties of observation”
The Daily Stoic · Jan 27, 2026
We Have to Care About the Little Guy | A Stoic Reset for Right Now
“Quoted on journaling as tool for seeing clearly and resisting totalitarianism and misinformation”
Irregular Warfare Podcast · Jan 24, 2026
Foreign Fighters in War
“Referenced as intellectual participant in Spanish Civil War foreign fighter movement against fascism”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jan 13, 2026
989. Andy & DJ CTI: Biden Admin Likely To Pay Out $84.6M In Error For Minnesota Housing Assistance, 10% Cap On Credit Cards & NYC Hospital Accuses Nurses Union Of Protecting Drunk And Stoned Staffers
Stanford Legal · Dec 29, 2025
Best of Stanford Legal: Trump's Pardons
“Author of '1984'; referenced for historical narrative rewriting parallels to contemporary January 6th memory contestation”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 1, 2025
The Truth About Creativity, Aging, and Discipline: From the World’s Best-Selling Author (James Patterson)
“20th-century writer whose four motives for writing are discussed and evaluated against Patterson's approach”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Nov 27, 2025
Lilly Wachowski is Hosting Thanksgiving
“Author of 'Some Thoughts on the Common Toad,' referenced for its message about joy and seasonal cycles as resistance”
Lex Fridman Podcast · Oct 31, 2025
#484 – Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming
“Author of 1984 and Animal Farm, dystopian works that influenced Dan's social commentary”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Sep 21, 2025
654: Jake Tapper - The Most Important Leadership Skill, Handling Criticism, Chasing Your Curiosity, Understanding Tradeoffs, Responding to Rejection, and Being So Good They Can't Ignore You
“Author of quote about seeing what's in front of one's nose; Tapper's pinned tweet since 2017”
Autocracy in America · Sep 5, 2025
The Computer Scientist
“Author of 1984; discussed as prescient about surveillance and thought control, now realized through AI and data technology”