Blitz
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Blitz has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Mick Unplugged Podcast (Feb 2026). In the "Beyond the Game" episode of Mick Unplugged Podcast, Jay Paterno discusses his book, Blitz, focusing on themes of leadership, ethics, and mental health in the context of sports. Paul Finebaum and Urban Meyer both recommend it, calling it one of the best sports books ever. Paterno also mentions that his book was influenced by Primary Colors, which parallels real events without naming names.
The Blitz was a bombing campaign by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy against the United Kingdom during the Second World War. It lasted for eight months, from 7 September 1940 to 11 May 1941. The name is a shortened form of Blitzkrieg, a term used in the popular press to describe a German style of surprise attack used during the war.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on Mick Unplugged Podcast |
| Author | C. S. Lewis |
| Publisher | Folio Society |
| Subjects | the Blitz, fauns, Turkish Delight |
| Genre | the Blitz, fauns, Turkish Delight |
Who recommended Blitz?
Blitz came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Mick Unplugged Podcast.
What is Blitz mentioned alongside?
Blitz is most often mentioned alongside Paul Finebaum, Urban Meyer and Primary Colors.
Recommended by: Paul Finebaum, Urban Meyer
Influence on: Primary Colors
Mentioned together: NCAA, Leadership, Ohio State, Miami, Big Ten, Dolphins, Penn State, Eva Mendoza, Values, Mick Hunt