Joe Rogan’s Reading List & Recommended Books

As mentioned during JRE #2211, Joe Rogan is currently reading DIMENSIONS: A Casebook of Alien Contact by Jacques Vallee. Dimensions looks into the history of UFOs and alien encounters including cases of abductions. It is the first book in a trilogy. Vallee is an astronomer, ufologist, and author who appeared as a guest on JRE #1574 with James Fox.

The first book that Joe Rogan said he’s reading in 2024 is American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology by Diana Walsh Pasulka. He started reading it prior to Pasulka’s recent appearance on JRE #2091 and mentioned it again during JRE #2095 (@2:20:59). American Cosmic explores the connection between religion and the belief in extraterrestrial intelligence. Pasulka is an author of several books as well as a professor of religious studies.

Joe Rogan’s fascination with Native American history and the Wild West continues with his reading of The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story by Elliott West. Rogan announced that he had just started reading 2009 book at the beginning of JRE #2058 with West as the guest. The Last Indian War tells the story of the Nez Perce War of 1877 against the United States Army. Elliott West is a professor of American history at the University of Arkansas.

An audiobook that Joe Rogan listened to in July 2023 is Mother of God: An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon by Paul Rosolie. Rosolie is a conservationist and explorer who recently appeared on JRE #2013. Mother of God documents his adventures exploring the Amazon Rainforest. Rogan says “it’s incredible”.

New York Times bestselling author and former US Navy SEAL Jack Carr recently appeared on JRE #1986 which just so happened to be on the same day as the release date for his latest novel, Only The Dead: A Thriller. During the podcast, Joe Rogan told Carr that “this new book is really good” and he was already on Chapter 24 or 25. Only The Dead is the sixth book in The Terminal List series and the others can be found in the list below as Rogan has read them all.

During JRE #1965 with David Choe (@2:27:34), Joe Rogan said he was currently listening to the audiobook Dissolving Illusions by Suzanne Humphries & Roman Bystrianyk. Disssolving Illusions is a controversial book which makes the claim that vaccines and antibiotics are ineffective against infectious diseases and therefore not responsible for the reduced mortality and longer lifespans associated with modern medicine.

Back in September 2022, Joe Rogan mentioned he’d been listening to The Gray Man by Mark Greaney (see below). He has since completed 10 of the 12 novels from The Gray Man series and is currently listening to the 11th book, Sierra Six. Mark Greaney is a New York Times bestselling author who appeared on JRE #1942. Rogan told Greaney that “the insane narratives…you create in your mind are very good when you’re suffering” which is why Rogan has been listening to Sierra Six and the previous Gray Man novels during his intense sauna sessions.

An audiobook that Joe Rogan recently listened to is The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare by Christian Brose. He mentioned it in conversation with Stavros Halkias during JRE #1909 (@0:50:00). Brose is a former senior adviser to the late US Senator John McCain. In The Kill Chain, Brose warns about the threat to America’s military superiority in an era of emerging technologies and competition from China as well as others. Rogan thinks “the book is terrifying!”

Joe Rogan was provided with an advanced copy of David Goggins’ new book, Never Finished, prior to his appearance on JRE #1906. Goggins is a former US Navy SEAL turned ultra-marathon runner and motivational speaker. Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within is the follow-up to Goggins’ bestselling debut memoir, Can’t Hurt Me, which Rogan read in 2018. Rogan says Never Finished is as good if not better than the first book.

Asked “what are you reading right now?” by Greg Fitzsimmons (JRE #1876 / @1:59:05), Joe Rogan said he was listening to The Gray Man, a fictional thriller by Mark Greaney. The book was the basis for Netflix’s 2022 blockbuster action movie by the same name starring Ryan Gosling as the former CIA operative turned freelance assassin. Rogan thought the movie was fun but very different than the book which is much darker. The Gray Man is the first book in a series of 12 novels.

The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is another book that Joe Rogan says he’s currently in the middle of reading. He mentioned it during JRE #1837 with Gina Carano (@33:40). Rogan called it a “very controversial” book but says it contains “100% verifiable truth and it’s crazy”. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a bestselling author and activist.

Joe Rogan told Ryan Holiday (JRE #1836 / @59:34) that he was in the middle of reading Amusing Ourselves To Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Busines by Neal Postman. Rogan started reading the book after Neal Brennan’s recommendation in JRE #1823. Postman was an author, writer, professor, and critic of digital technology who passed away in 2003. In Amusing Ourselves To Death, Postman argued that televised news and politics had turned into entertainment and caused damage to public discourse. Although the book was originally published in 1985, Rogan sees it as relevant today with respect to social media.

As mentioned during JRE #1826, Joe Rogan has started reading Douglas Murray’s latest book, The War on the West. Murray is a British author and journalist who recently appeared on JRE #1807 to promote this new book. The War on the West is Murray’s defense of Western culture against the increasing anti-West attacks. Rogan has frequently referenced Murray’s previous books, The Madness of Crowds (see below) and The Strange Death of Europe.

Jack Carr’s third appearance on the JRE podcast (#1820) was timed to coincide with the release of his 5th novel, In The Blood. Joe Rogan had already completed the book prior to this conversation. He has read the previous four books in The Terminal List series and they are listed below (The Terminal List / True Believer / Savage Son / The Devil’s Hand).

Go get it folks cause it’s f*cking great! – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan posted on Instagram that he was reading The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday. Holiday is a bestselling author whose writings are inspired by stoic philosophy. In The Obstacle Is The Way, Holiday tells true stories of successful historical figures who used stoicism to turn obstacles into opportunities. Rogan anticipates returning to this book often to gain perspective.

…very powerful and interesting thoughts in his book – Joe Rogan

Immediately after finishing The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Joe Rogan started rereading Pressfield’s follow-up book, Turning Pro (as mentioned during JRE #1813 with Tony Hinchcliffe). Turning Pro is about moving from amateur to professional in your creative work. Pressfield is a bestselling novelist and appeared on JRE #405.

As mentioned on JRE #1812, #1813 and Instagram, Joe Rogan finished listening to The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. The War of Art is a motivational book about overcoming obstacles to creativity. Rogan has read it multiple times and been talking about it for years making it one of the most mentioned books on the podcast. He got the audiobook version to listen to in the sauna.

my favorite motivational book – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan revealed that he was listening to The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius audiobook in an April 4th, 2022 Instagram post. Marcus Aurelius was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. Meditations is a collection of his personal writings on Stoic philosophy from various chapters in his life. Rogan wrote a lengthy commentary in his Instagram post on the the current state of our civilization compared to the way of life 1900 years ago.

I’m just astonished at the wisdom and sheer intelligence of Marcus Aurielius – Joe Rogan

During JRE MMA Show #119 with Michael Bisping, Joe Rogan said he was reading a book by the Indian yoga guru and mystic, Sadhguru, who would also be a future guest on the podcast. Ten days later, Sadhguru did indeed appear as a guest (JRE #1791) and Rogan specified which of his books he was reading: Inner Engineering. Sadhguru seemed surprised that Rogan was reading this book as he mentioned he had written several newer ones since. Inner Engineering is a bestseller and Rogan said he’s enjoying it so far.

Joe Rogan brought up the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell during JRE #1785 with Earthquake and just a few episodes later, he mentioned to Mr. Beast that he was currently rereading it. Outliers previously appeared on this list as Rogan first read the book in 2018.

The novel Blindsight by Peter Watts was first brought to Joe Rogan’s attention by director Neill Blomkamp in JRE #1698. Blindsight is a first contact story about a crew of trans-humans led by a vampire who are sent on a spaceship from Earth to meet extraterrestrials. Watts is a former marine biologist and is considered one of the best hard science fiction writers. During a recent discussion with Ron White (JRE #1734 @1:59:40), Rogan mentioned that he was in the middle of the audiobook version of Blindsight and reminded himself to get back into it.

In episode #1709, Joe Rogan mentioned that he’s currently reading A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. Bret and Heather are husband and wife evolutionary biologists and former professors at Evergreen State College. They recently appeared together on JRE #1705 to promote their new book.

A fantastic book by two amazing and brilliant friends – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan started reading Freedom by Sebastian Junger just prior to their third meeting on the podcast (JRE #1655). Junger is a journalist, documentary filmmaker and bestselling author. Rogan really enjoyed Junger’s previous book, Tribe (see below). In Freedom, Junger explores what it means to be free while recounting a journey he took with friends walking along the railroad tracks, sleeping outside, cooking with fire, and drinking from creeks. It’s a short read at 160 pages.

One audiobook that Joe Rogan listened to only while in the sauna is A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca by Andrés Reséndez. The book tells the true story of a Spanish explorer who traveled across the southern United States and Mexico during the 16th century. He was one of only four survivors out of 400 men who undertook this journey with him. Rogan was fascinated by the accounts of their interactions with indigenous peoples and the likelihood that these explorers brought with them the diseases which ultimately killed the Mayans (JRE #1637 @101:10).

Joe Rogan has been listening to the audiobook version of the newly released The Devil’s Hand: A Thriller by Jack Carr. The Devil’s Hand is the fourth novel in Carr’s Terminal List series which follows the exploits of main character James Reece, a former Navy SEAL. Jack Carr recently appeared on JRE #1634. In that discussion, Rogan admitted to Carr that he was his third most-read fictional author behind JRR Tolkien and Stephen King.

The first audiobook that Joe Rogan said he’s been listening to in 2021 is Hate Inc.: Why Today’s Media Makes Us Despise One Another by Matt Taibbi. Rogan brought it up to Tulsi Gabbard during JRE #1599 (@3:25). In Hate Inc., Taibbi provides his analysis and criticism of American mainstream media and their profit-driven, manipulative tactics that sow division. Taibbi was a guest on JRE #1386 shortly after the book’s release. Rogan was annoyed that someone other than Taibbi recorded the audiobook version.

The book is excellent! – Joe Rogan

During JRE #1582 (@165:20), Joe Rogan said he was rereading the literary classic 1984 by George Orwell. Nineteen Eighty-Four presents Orwell’s vision of a dystopian future with mass surveillance under a totalitarian government. Written over 70 years ago, 1984 has made a lasting cultural impact having introduced several terms to the English language that are commonly used today. It’s a must-read book.

Joe Rogan uses a dry sauna several times per week as part of his post-workout recovery. In a recent Instagram post, he mentioned listening to The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh during these sauna sessions while doing breath work to make the time go by faster. Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who teaches mindfulness meditation. He has published over 100 books. The Art of Mindful Living includes guided meditations and step-by-step breathing exercises.

In JRE #1565 (November 2020), Joe Rogan mentioned that he’s in the middle of reading Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari. This is the third book by Harari on this list. Rogan previously read Sapiens and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century which focused on humanity’s past and present, respectively. Homo Deus looks to the future and explores the new challenges that humans will encounter. It is a New York Times bestseller. Harari would be a fantastic guest on the JRE podcast, fingers crossed.

A book about the psychedelic origins of religion is right up Joe Rogan’s alley. He announced on Instagram that he started listening to the audiobook version of The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name by debut author Brian Muraresku shortly after Muraresku’s appearance on JRE #1543. The Immortality Key is based on Muraresku’s 12 years of research into the sacramental use of hallucinogenic drinks by the ancient Greeks and early Christians. The book features a foreword written and read by Graham Hancock.

Joe Rogan announced on Instagram that he’s currently reading Irresistible by Adam Alter. Adam Alter is a marketing and psychology professor as well as a New York Times bestselling author. Irresistible is about our increasing use of addictive technologies like smartphones, video games, social media, and online shopping. Companies purposely design these products to keep us hooked which can have negative impacts on our mental health and well-being. Alter provides details on how to mitigate these behavioural addictions and improve happiness.

One of the last audiobooks Joe Rogan listened to was Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay. It was recommended by a friend and mentioned in JRE #1515. Survivor Song is a novel about a rabies-like virus that rapidly spreads throughout New England. Apparently it’s a terrifying book and Rogan suggested that those with anxiety should not read it.

It’s f*cking excellent. – Joe Rogan

During JRE #1509, Joe Rogan mentioned that he was in the middle of reading The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity by Douglas Murray. Murray is a British bestselling author and journalist who was a guest on JRE #1084. The Madness of Crowds looks into the ongoing culture wars and the weaponization of identity politics and social justice.

Joe Rogan finished the audio version of James Nestor’s latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, before Nestor’s appearance on the podcast (JRE #1506). Nestor is a journalist and author who traveled the world to investigate why humans are no longer breathing properly. Breath explores how ancient breathing practices and modern scientific research can help us make minor adjustments to correct our breathing and improve our health. Rogan said he’s been using the breathing methods he learned from this New York Times bestselling book and he’s already seeing benefits.

Really fascinating – Joe Rogan

True Believer is the third Jack Carr audiobook that Joe Rogan has listened to in a month. He’s definitely hooked. This is actually the second book in Carr’s Terminal List series of thrillers (Rogan read them out of order starting with book #3, Savage Son). It makes you wonder if devouring three novels in a row has rekindled Rogan’s interest in reading fiction.

I’m hooked – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan recently finished listening to the audiobook version of The Terminal List by Jack Carr. It’s the first book in a series of bestselling thrillers about a Navy SEAL. Rogan started with the third book (Savage Son) but promised Carr he would go back and read the first two books. Carr prefers that readers start from the beginning to get more invested in the main character. These novels have Rogan hooked and he seems to be genuinely enjoying the Terminal List series.

I’m blown away by how compelling these books are – Joe Rogan

In April 2020, Joe Rogan listened to the audiobook Savage Son: A Thriller by Jack Carr. The first fictional book to appear on this list, Savage Son is the third novel in Carr’s Terminal List series and is a New York Times bestseller. Jack Carr is a former US Navy SEAL turned author. He appeared on JRE #1467 to discuss his books and writing process. Rogan said he’s looking forward to reading Carr’s other novels.

This book is f*cking excellent…I’m riveted! – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan recently finished reading Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill. It was recommended by Greg Fitzsimmons, Rogan’s longtime friend who happens to be the author’s neighbor. Tom O’Neill is a journalist who has been investigating the Manson murders for 20 years. He recently appeared as a guest on JRE #1459 while Rogan was on Chapter 11. According to Rogan, Chaos is an “impeccably researched and expertly executed” book. Brendan Schaub is also a big fan of the book and was the first to mention it on the JRE podcast during a Fight Companion (January 9, 2020).

This is a book I can wholeheartedly recommend. – Joe Rogan

After finishing Black Elk, Joe Rogan moved on to his 5th book about Native American history. He posted on Instagram (Feb 2020) that he had been listening to the audiobook version of The Journey of Crazy Horse: A Lakota History by Joseph M. Marshall III. It’s a biography of Crazy Horse written by a fellow Lakota Indian using firsthand knowledge of Lakota culture and oral history. The audiobook is read by the author. Rogan has yet to mention this book on the podcast.

Joe Rogan has been binging on audiobooks about Native American history over the past few months. He recently finished his 4th book and said it was his favorite so far. Black Elk: The Life of an American Visionary by Joe Jackson is a biography of Black Elk, a Lakota medicine man/holy man and cousin of Crazy Horse. He was present at several historical events including the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wounded Knee Massacre and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West tour. Rogan has repeatedly referred to this book by the name Black Elk Speaks which is a different book but is the main source material for this one. However, Joe Jackson’s Black Elk is definitely the book title that he meant to say.

It’s one of the most moving books I’ve ever taken in. – Joe Rogan

This is the third audiobook on Native Americans and the Wild West that Joe Rogan has listened to in less than two months. He says he’s obsessed with tales of the conflicts between the pioneers and indigenous peoples. Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides details the role that the legendary Kit Carson played in the conquest of the American West. Kit Carson was a trapper and mountain man who later became a US Army officer and led the armed forces against the Navajos for control of their land. Rogan mentioned he was reading Blood and Thunder on JRE #1404 after author S. C. Gwynne recommended the book when he was on the podcast.

This is another amazing one – Joe Rogan

The book Empire of the Summer Moon (see below) sparked Joe Rogan’s interest in Native American history and the Wild West. He was hooked and immediately wanted to read another book on the topic. Son of the Morning Star by Evan S. Connell was recommended to him by Steven Rinella who also mentioned it briefly on JRE #971. Rogan said he’s been listening to the audiobook on JRE #1394. The book provides a detailed account of the Battle of Little Bighorn and looks at the main characters involved including General Custer, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and others.

This one is awesome – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan told Malcolm Gladwell in JRE #1383 that he’d been listening to Gladwell’s newest book Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know. Gladwell is one of Rogan’s favorite authors and three of his books appear on this reading list. In Talking to Strangers, Gladwell examines high profile cases from the news where an interaction between people who don’t know each other goes wrong. He argues that people don’t know how to talk to strangers which often leads to misunderstanding and unnecessary conflict.

In JRE #1381 (November 2019), Joe Rogan mentioned he was listening to an audiobook about the wild west. Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne is an account of the conflicts between native Comanche Indians and white settlers in the American west. Rogan said he’s fascinated by this period in American history especially how people lived in the 1800s. He was horrified by the author’s vivid descriptions of the violence and atrocities committed by both sides. Empire of the Summer Moon is a New York Times bestseller and highly recommended by Rogan. S. C. Gwynne was a guest on JRE #1397. In April 2023, Rogan revealed that he has read this book twice (JRE #1965).

Holy sh*t is it good! – Joe Rogan

As he’s said many times, Joe Rogan strongly prefers listening to audiobooks that are narrated by the author. Unfortunately, the original audio version of his friend Steven Rinella’s book, American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon, was narrated by someone else who Rogan thought sounded like a soap opera actor. It really bothered Rinella but he was able to reacquire the rights and rerecord the audiobook with his distinct and familiar voice. Rogan mentioned he was listening this new version of American Buffalo in JRE #1369 and #1380. Steven Rinella is a hunter, author and host of the TV show MeatEater. He has been a frequent guest on the podcast over the years and appeared on JRE #1341 and #1204.

As an admitted “huge fan” of Richard Dawkins, Joe Rogan was looking forward to having him on the podcast for a long time. Dawkins is an English evolutionary biologist, author and prominent atheist. Prior to their conversation on JRE #1366, Rogan stated that he was planning to read one of Dawkins’ many books. He chose The God Delusion, a New York Times bestseller. In The God Delusion, Dawkins is highly critical of religion, defends atheism, argues against the existence of God and demonstrates that morality does not originate from religion. Rogan and Dawkins discussed many of the points in the book on the podcast.

Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll made his 3rd appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast (JRE #1352) while promoting his newest book about quantum mechanics. Joe Rogan had an advance copy of Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime for several weeks prior. Rogan says the book is fascinating and rewarding but admitted to Carroll that he had to re-read many paragraphs to understand it because he finds the subject of quantum mechanics so perplexing. Carroll agrees that you need to read carefully and really think about each paragraph but there are no prerequisites and you don’t need a background in physics. Sean Carroll reads the audiobook version of Something Deeply Hidden.

It’s really excellent and really perplexing at the same time. – Joe Rogan

In preparation for Dr. Cornel West’s appearance on JRE #1325, Joe Rogan read the 25th anniversary edition of West’s book Race Matters. Dr. West is a Harvard professor, philosopher, political activist and public intellectual. As an admitted huge fan of Cornel West, Rogan said that episode #1325 was one of his favorite podcasts ever and that he can’t recommend Race Matters enough. He was struck with how the racial issues discussed in the book are still relevant today as if nothing has changed since it was first published in 1993. This edition contains a new introduction.

I can’t recommend your book Race Matters enough. – Joe Rogan

One of the audiobooks that Joe Rogan said he listened to while running is the New York Times bestseller Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me by Charlamagne Tha God. He mentioned it on JRE #1230 and #1304 before finally having Charlamagne on the podcast (JRE #1314). Charlamagne Tha God is a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club. Shook One is about Charlamagne’s struggles with anxiety and how he uses therapy to improve his mental health. The audiobook is narrated by Charlamagne Tha God, a big plus for Rogan as he hates it when authors don’t narrate their own books.

In a February 2019 Instagram post, Joe Rogan gave a strong endorsement of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. He has yet to mention it on the podcast although it was mentioned by John Joseph in JRE #1152. Rogan’s friend and Onnit business partner Aubrey Marcus is a big fan of author Don Miguel Ruiz. The Four Agreements provides a personal code of conduct based on philosophical principles passed down from the Mexican Toltec culture. It’s a short book (160 pages) and a New York Times bestseller. Rogan said he learned some valuable lessons from it.

This is a seriously powerful book. – Joe Rogan

Another book Joe Rogan said he was reading in February 2019 was 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari. He mentioned it in JRE #1245 and #1246. Rogan previously enjoyed reading Harari’s first book, Sapiens (see below). Where Sapiens focused on our past, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century looks at the present to tackle the problems facing today’s world.

After finishing The Happiness Hypothesis, Joe Rogan moved on to reading Jonathan Haidt’s newest book, The Coddling of the American Mind co-authored with Greg Lukianoff. It was released in 2018 and expands on the authors’ popular 2015 article that appeared in The Atlantic. In The Coddling of the American Mind, Lukianoff and Haidt investigate the recent trends of hypersensitivity and policing of speech on college campuses and the associated rise of anxiety and depression in young people. The book is a New York Times bestseller.

In preparation for Jonathan Haidt’s appearance on the podcast, Joe Rogan listened to the audiobook version of The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom. Released in 2006, The Happiness Hypothesis takes 10 ideas on happiness popularized by various historical figures, looks at how they relate to current scientific research and how they apply in today’s world. Rogan says he can’t recommend it enough. Jonathan Haidt was a guest on JRE #1221.

It’s one of the best and most insightful books I’ve ever read. – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan listened to Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins while running the hills. Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and ultra-endurance athlete. The book tells his inspirational life story and provides motivation to push your limits and reach your full potential. Rogan says it’s outstanding and recommends the audiobook over the physical version because of the additional podcast-like commentary and discussion from Goggins and the narrator. David Goggins was a guest on JRE #1080 and #1212.

This book will change your f*cking life. – Joe Rogan

As mentioned on Instagram (November 29, 2018), Joe Rogan finished listening to the audiobook version of Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal. It was recommended to him by UFC fighter Ben Askren. Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work expands on Kotler’s research on flow states and looks into how people are using altered states of consciousness to achieve peak performance. Steven Kotler was a guest on JRE #873.

It’s an excellent book – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan finished reading Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and spoke about it with Joey Diaz in JRE #1190 (October 29, 2018). This is the 2nd Gladwell book that Rogan read in 2018. Outliers: The Story of Success explores what makes people successful. Gladwell examines how external factors like timing, circumstance and luck can contribute more to a person’s success than intelligence or skill.

It’s f*cking great! – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan first mentioned he was reading The Art of Living and Dying in an Instagram post on August 12, 2018. He also brought it up in JRE #1165 with Tom Papa and in JRE #1180 with Everlast. It is one of hundreds of books authored by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh aka Osho, the Indian mystic and leader of the cult-like Rajneesh movement featured in the Netflix docuseries Wild Wild Country. The Art of Living and Dying covers Osho’s teachings on dying, death and reincarnation. Rogan seemed genuinely surprised to discover that Osho’s ideas were deeply philosophical and well-reasoned.

It’s a surprisingly profound and interesting read. – Joe Rogan

In JRE #1135 (June 25, 2018), Joe Rogan discussed The Talent Code with Ari Shaffir. He likely got the book recommendation from his friend and fellow comedian Bryan Callen who talks about it frequently. In The Talent Code, journalist and author Daniel Coyle details the key elements required to develop talent, maximize potential and optimize performance. He also explains the neurological mechanisms in the brain responsible for growing talent. Rogan thinks that anybody could benefit from reading this book.

It’s an amazing book. – Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan talked about listening to The Tipping Point audiobook in JRE #1132 with Kyle Kingsbury (June 18, 2018). The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference is Malcolm Gladwell’s first book and a New York Times bestseller. Gladwell writes about the three rules that can make ideas, products, messages and behaviours spread like a virus. Although Rogan thought the book was really interesting, he found it to be a bit repetitive. One of his pet peeves is when someone other than the author narrates the audiobook (unless it’s Stephen King) so he was especially happy that Gladwell did his own narration.

It’s really great, really interesting! – Joe Rogan

Sapiens is one of the most mentioned books on the JRE Podcast. After several friends and guests recommended it to Rogan he decided to finally give the audiobook a listen. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a New York Times bestseller by Israeli historian and professor Yuval Noah Harari. It is quite literally a brief history of humankind. Multiple human species co-existed 100,000 years ago and Harari explores how and why Homo Sapiens became the most successful and dominant species of humans. Rogan seemed to really enjoy the book.

Great book…f*cking fantastic…very enlightening. – Joe Rogan

Sebastian Junger appeared on the JRE Podcast episodes #975 and 1034.

This book by Sebastian Junger is fucking epic. I can't recommend it enough. https://t.co/eegAbbON9L

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) June 10, 2017

Dan Flores was a guest on episode #942 of the podcast.

Had a great time on the podcast today with author Dan Flores. His book Coyote America is amazing! https://t.co/42XQVcaEeb

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) April 6, 2017

"Going Clear" by @lawrence_wright is one of the weirdest books I've ever read. Such a bizarre view into madness and its wake

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) October 16, 2015

For a really odd take on the bible read "The Sacred Mushroom And The Cross" by John Marco Allegro he says the bible was all about mushrooms

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) January 13, 2012