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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 2H 30M

#8 Will Machines Take Our Jobs? Big Rascals Discuss Player Piano!

from Big Rascals · host Greg, Geoff and Derek

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 8 of Big Rascals, we discuss our TOP 5 Movie Scores, Derek's spicy HOT TAKE, and the book "Player Piano" by Kurt Vonnegut. There will be SPOILERS!!! So go and read this book that is extremely relevant for today, then come back and listen."Player Piano" is a dystopian satire depicting a highly automated America after World War III where machines have replaced human labor. The story follows Paul Proteus, a disillusioned manager in Ilium, New York, who rebels against an elite, technocratic society that has rendered the populace purposeless.We want Big Rascals to be a community or a "CLUB." So don't hesitate to Subscribe, Like, and leave a Comment or suggestion on what next book you would like us to discuss and we will do out best to accommodate. Find us on Social Media for extra content. We are also looking for Sponsors or Donors. We can be reached at [email protected]. We are extremely grateful for any and all support! Thank you!For our next book to read as a club, Derek has decided to do a fan recommendation and picked "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman.Keep READING, keep WRITING, and stay RASCALLY my friends!

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of Big Rascals, we discuss our TOP 5 Movie Scores, Derek's spicy HOT TAKE, and the book "Player Piano" by Kurt Vonnegut. There will be SPOILERS!!! So go and read this book that is extremely relevant for today, then come back and listen. "Player Piano" is a dystopian satire depicting a highly automated America after World War III where machines have replaced human labor. The story follows Paul Proteus, a disillusioned manager in Ilium, New York, who rebels against...

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