The People's Almanac
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The People's Almanac has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Aug 2025). Discussed as an eccentric bestseller from the 1970s that led to the creation of 'The Book of Lists'.
Book by David Wallechinsky, Irving Wallace (1975)
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on This American Life |
| Author | David Wallechinsky, Irving Wallace |
| Published | 1975 |
| Publisher | Morrow |
| Subjects | Reference, Trivia, Almanacs, Handbooks, vade-mecums |
| ISBN | 0553011376 |
| Genre | Reference, Trivia, Almanacs, Handbooks, vade-mecums |
Who talks about The People's Almanac on podcasts?
Ira Glass brought up The People's Almanac; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on This American Life.
- Lists!!! | This American Life | Episode 831 on This American Life (Aug 2025) — Ira Glass