This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by New York Times bestselling author and host of Jeopardy Ken Jennings, who discusses his new book 100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife, which is published by our friends at Scribner. Topics of conversation include religious skepticism, Dante and Milton vs. George Lucas and George R.R. Martin, the afterlife as the DMV, the Bardo (both traditionally and as written by George Saunders), The Leftovers vs. LOST, Grim Fandango, whether rivers made of milk and honey are supposed to appeal to vegans, and much more. Copies of 100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife can be purchased here with FREE SHIPPING for members of Explore More+.
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