Frankenstein
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Frankenstein has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 6 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on SmartLess. Patti Smith recommended "Frankenstein" on The Ezra Klein Show, suggesting it be read alongside "Pinocchio" for its themes about creators and the act of creating life. In a MeidasTouch episode, Donald Trump was metaphorically referred to as "Trumpenstein," drawing a parallel to the monstrous figure in Mary Shelley's book. Additionally, a Cambridge University episode mentioned "Frankenstein" in relation to contemporary fears about AI, linking it to Gothic literature.
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 Gothic novel written by English author Mary Shelley. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature from different body parts in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18 and staying in Bath, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in a French translation published in Paris in 182
| Mentioned in | 6 episodes on 6 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Mary Shelley |
| Published | 1818 |
| Publisher | Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor & Jones |
| Subjects | Gothic novel, science fiction |
| ISBN | 9780486282114 |
| Genre | Gothic novel, science fiction |
What do podcasts say about Frankenstein?
4 quotes, recorded on The Ezra Klein Show and MeidasTouch.
Two creators who have created life.
The Ezra Klein Show · · Hear itMary Shel's book Frankenstein could be renamed Trumpenstein.
MeidasTouch · · Hear itI was thinking about Frankenstein.
Cambridge University · · Hear itNot substantively discussed in the provided excerpt.
SmartLess · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Frankenstein?
6 shows discussed Frankenstein in these episodes.
- MeidasTouch — 1 episode
Mary Shel's book Frankenstein could be renamed Trumpenstein.
WHOA!! Trump is Finally DITCHED BY MAGA as RED LINE CROSSED!!! - Cambridge University — 1 episode
I was thinking about Frankenstein.
The future of Novels and Generative AI - The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
Two creators who have created life.
Patti Smith on the One Desire That Lasts Forever - SmartLess — 1 episode
Not substantively discussed in the provided excerpt.
Oscar Isaac | SmartLess - Bert Kreischer — 1 episode
- Morbid | Podcast — 1 episode
Who talks about Frankenstein on podcasts?
Frankenstein came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on MeidasTouch.
- Patti Smith on the One Desire That Lasts Forever on The Ezra Klein Show (Nov 2025)
- WHOA!! Trump is Finally DITCHED BY MAGA as RED LINE CROSSED!!! on MeidasTouch (Feb 2026)
- The future of Novels and Generative AI on Cambridge University (Dec 2025)
- Spoilers, Torture + New Godzilla | Greg Fitzsimmons + Mike Gibbons | Something’s Burning | S6 E21 on Bert Kreischer (Jan 2026)
- Episode 742: The Shocking Murder of Terry King (Part 1) on Morbid | Podcast (Dec 2025)
- Oscar Isaac | SmartLess on SmartLess (Oct 2025)
Which podcasts mention Frankenstein most?
The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode), SmartLess (1 episode) and Morbid | Podcast (1 episode) mention Frankenstein most.
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More books from The Ezra Klein Show
- SmartLess — 1 episode · More books from SmartLess
- Morbid | Podcast — 1 episode · More books from Morbid | Podcast
- MeidasTouch — 1 episode · More books from MeidasTouch
- Bert Kreischer — 1 episode · More books from Bert Kreischer
What is Frankenstein mentioned alongside?
Frankenstein is most often mentioned alongside Charerela Terry, Tony Award and Jar.
Mentioned together: Charerela Terry, Tony Award, Jar, Hollywood Bowl, smartless.com/live, Honey Nut Cheerios, SmartLess, Janice Joplain, alter ego (AI device), Karen Rose