Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan's Book Recommendations

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Joe Rogan is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, and UFC color commentator. He is best known for hosting "The Joe Rogan Experience," a long-form conversation podcast featuring guests from various fields. Based on his recommendations, he seems interested in history, science, and health.

51 books recommended

📚 Books Recommended by Joe Rogan 51

Savage Son

Savage Son

by Jack Carr

"This book is fucking excellent! jackcarrusa knocked it out of the park! I’m riveted!"

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"Fucking excellent! [The author] knocked it out of the park! I’m riveted!"

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The Happiness Hypothesis

The Happiness Hypothesis

by Jonathan Haidt

"One of the best and most insightful books I’ve ever read."

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"I really can’t recommend this book enough. It’s one of the best and most insightful books I’ve ever read. Jonathan Haidt was a fantastic guest on the podcast and this book is just amazing…"

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Tribe

Tribe

by Sebastian Junger

"Fucking epic. I can't recommend it enough."

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"This book by Sebastian Junger is fucking epic. I can't recommend it enough."

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Chaos

Chaos

by Tom O'Neill

"I can’t recommend this book enough, and yesterday it came out on paperback. After the podcast the hardcovers were all sold out, but the audio and kindle versions are also available. It’s an INSANE story that took Tom…"

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"An INSANE story that took [the author] 20 years to write. The podcast I did with him was seriously mind blowing."

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Stealing Fire

Stealing Fire

by Steven Kotler

"An excellent book on the power of meditation and alternate states of consciousness on performance."

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"I had a beautiful run in the rain today while listening to kotler.steven’s “Stealing Fire”. benaskren recommended it to me, and it’s an excellent book on the power of meditation and…"

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The Book of Five Rings

The Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi

"Musashi has been a constant source of inspiration for me for most of my life. The Book Of Five Rings is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable things anyone has ever written. #Repost…"

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"Increased my focus in all disciplines I pursue. It’s some undeniably inspiring shit, and I can’t recommend it enough."

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Sapiens

Sapiens

by Yuval Noah Harari

"Really enjoying “Sapiens” by yuval_noah_harari It really puts in perspective how bizarre human beings are. It’s an awesome overview of our species."

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"It really puts in perspective how bizarre human beings are. It’s an awesome overview of our species."

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Can't Hurt Me

Can't Hurt Me

by David Goggins

"This book will change your fucking life."

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"This book will change your fucking life. @davidgoggins It’s time to go to war with yourself."

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Fingerprints of the Gods

Fingerprints of the Gods

by Graham Hancock

"Best book on the subject [of ancient civilizations]."

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Something Deeply Hidden

Something Deeply Hidden

by Sean Carroll

"Really excellent and really perplexing at the same time."

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Going Clear

Going Clear

by Lawrence Wright

"One of the weirdest books I've ever read."

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The Art of Living and Dying

The Art of Living and Dying

by Osho

"A surprisingly profound and interesting read."

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The War of Art

The War of Art

by Steven Pressfield

"A great book about harnessing creativity."

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Blood and Thunder

Blood and Thunder

by Hampton Sides

"Another amazing [book on the Wild West and the conflicts Native Americans had with early settlers]."

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The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross

The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross

by John M. Allegro

"For a really odd take on the bible [...] he says the bible was all about mushrooms."

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The Talent Code

The Talent Code

by Daniel Coyle

"It's an amazing book, I think, for anybody."

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Black Elk

Black Elk

by Joe Jackson

"My obsession with Native American history books continues, and with Black Elk I’ve found my favorite one yet."

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Breath

Breath

by James Nestor

"This book is awesome. James Nestor is the guest on the podcast today and I listened to this audiobook beforehand. Most people have no idea how to do breathing exercises and how beneficial they are. I learned a…"

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The God Delusion

The God Delusion

by Richard Dawkins

"I read The God Delusion in preparation for [the Dawkins interview]. I'm a huge fan of [his] work."

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Shook One

Shook One

by Charlamagne Tha God

"Very interesting. He's had some real bouts with anxiety."

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Lenny Bruce!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Lenny Bruce!!

by Albert Goldman

"Required reading for aspiring stand ups. [...] I’ve had this book for 25 years. A genuine classic."

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"Required reading for aspiring stand ups; “Ladies and Gentlemen, Lenny Bruce.” I’ve had this book for 25 years. A genuine classic."

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Scars and Stripes

Scars and Stripes

by Tim Kennedy

"I have no doubt you'll begin living your life a little bit more like [the author] after reading this."

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The Immortality Key

The Immortality Key

by Brian C. Muraresku

"The culmination of a 12 year obsession into the mystery of the ancient Greeks and their use of psychedelics to find god."

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The Case Against Sugar

The Case Against Sugar

by Gary Taubes

"Seriously mind blowing information about how sugar consumption is robbing us of our health."

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The Journey of Crazy Horse

The Journey of Crazy Horse

by Joseph Marshall

"The latest book on Native American History I’m getting into."

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The Terminal List

The Terminal List

by Jack Carr

"You want an awesome story about a navy SEAL? Get one written by an actual SEAL. There’s no substitute."

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True Believer

True Believer

by Jack Carr

"My 3rd [book by this author] in the past month. I’m hooked!"

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Industrial-Strength Denial

Industrial-Strength Denial

by Barbara Freese

"A very well written and disturbing account of corporations defending the indefensible."

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The Madness of Crowds

The Madness of Crowds

by Douglas Murray

"An insightful take on the lunacy infecting much of the world today."

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DMT

DMT

by Rick Strassman

"Joe Rogan thinks it’s an amazing book and mentions it often."

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Your Dad Stole My Rake

Your Dad Stole My Rake

by Tom Papa

"[The author] is an awesome, hilarious guy, so if you’re looking for a great read your search is over!"

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Race Matters

Race Matters

by Cornel West

"I can't recommend Race Matters enough."

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Meditations

Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius

"It's really wild when you think about how long that guy lived and how applicable some of his thoughts are today."

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