We're breaking all the rules—and talking about Fight Club. Paul is joined by author and returning guest Suzanne Mattaboni for a deep dive into Chuck Palahniuk's cult classic novel (and the iconic 1999 film adaptation by David Fincher).
💥 In This Episode:
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The book vs. the movie: Why both versions hit hard in different ways
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Breaking down the twist (and how it still lands decades later)
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Themes of identity, consumerism, toxic masculinity, and waking up from the corporate coma
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Suzanne reveals the genius Easter egg of the quick Tyler Durden "splices" in early movie scenes
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Could Fight Club be made today? Would it hit the same in 2025?
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Why this story still resonates with GenX—and what it says about a generation searching for meaning
📖 Book by: Chuck Palahniuk
🎬 Movie Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter
⚠️ SPOILER WARNING:
We discuss major plot twists from both the book and the movie. If you haven't read or watched Fight Club yet, you've been warned.
📢 Next Month's Pick:
Saturn's Favorite Music by Laura Lee — and she'll be joining us for the episode! 📻✨
More from the GenX Book Club Crew
📖 Suzanne Mattaboni (Author of Once in a Lifetime)
🔹 Get her book anywhere books are sold, including Kindle Unlimited and onceinalifetimenovel.com
🔹 Visit her at suzannemattaboni.com
🔹 Follow Suzanne:
- 📷 Instagram: @suzannemattaboni80s
- 🐦 X: @suzmattaboni
- 📘 Facebook: Suzanne Mattaboni
🎙️ Del Roehling (Host of 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM)
🔹 Tune in to 80s at 8 for all your favorite throwback tunes
🔹 Get your daily dose of '80s news on the 80s at 8 Facebook page
💡 Connect with GenX Journeys
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