Joe Rogan
Podcast Host & Comedian
Host of The Joe Rogan Experience, the world's most-listened-to podcast. Former UFC commentator and stand-up comedian. Known for his wide-ranging intellectual curiosity — from psychedelics and ancient history to martial arts and consciousness. His reading list is as eclectic as his guests.
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“Timeless wisdom that applies directly to modern life.”
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
13k
“An awesome overview. Really puts human behavior in perspective.”
“An amazing book.”
“Excellent for anyone trying to develop their creativity.”
“It's fucking great.”
“Undeniably inspiring. Enhanced my focus across everything I do.”
“A seriously powerful book.”
“An amazing book.”
“Fucking great book.”
“Really excellent and really perplexing.”
“Incredible.”
“Amazing book for anyone interested in skill development.”
One of the best and most insightful books I've ever read.
Irresistible
Adam Alter
3.8k
“A sobering read on technology addiction.”
“A great book.”
“Great.”
“A great book.”
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross
John M. Allegro
3.5k
One of the most controversial books in biblical scholarship.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Lenny Bruce!!
Albert Goldman
3.4k
“Essential reading for any comedian. I've owned this for 25 years.”
Best Evidence
David S. Lifton
3.3k
“Incredible.”
Son of the Morning Star
Evan S. Connell
3.2k
“Good lord is it intense.”
Food of the Gods
Terence McKenna
3.1k
“Joe Rogan's favorite book of 2009.”
The Art of Living and Dying
Osho
3.0k
“A surprisingly profound and interesting read.”
Race Matters
Cornel West
3.0k
“I can't recommend this enough.”
Brother Sam
Bill Kinison
3.0k
“Really good.”
Tribe
Sebastian Junger
3.0k
“Fucking epic. I can't recommend it enough.”
Fingerprints of the Gods
Graham Hancock
3.0k
“Best book on the subject of ancient civilizations.”
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
2.7k
“This book will change your fucking life.”
Blood and Thunder
Hampton Sides
2.6k
“Outstanding work on the Wild West and Native American history.”
The God Delusion
Richard Dawkins
2.6k
“Read it in preparation for my interview with Dawkins.”
The Madness of Crowds
Douglas Murray
2.5k
“Insightful take on the lunacy affecting modern society.”
Joe Beef
Frederic Morin
2.4k
“The perfect book before bed.”
Going Clear
Lawrence Wright
2.2k
One of the weirdest books I've ever read.
The Case Against Sugar
Gary Taubes
2.0k
“Reveals the devastating impact of sugar on your health.”
Black Elk
Joe Jackson
2.0k
“My favorite Native American history book I've discovered to date.”
Coyote America
Dan Flores
2.0k
“Amazing!”
Stealing Fire
Steven Kotler
1.9k
“Explores how altered states of consciousness drive peak performance.”
The Terminal List
Jack Carr
1.8k
“Written by an actual Navy SEAL. There's no substitute for that authenticity.”
Shook One
Charlamagne Tha God
1.8k
“A candid look at anxiety from someone who's lived it.”
Your Dad Stole My Rake
Tom Papa
1.8k
“Tom Papa is an awesome, hilarious guy. This book is hilarious.”
Chaos
Tom O'Neill
1.7k
“INSANE story. Took the author 20 years to write. I couldn't put it down.”
True Believer
Jack Carr
1.7k
“I read three of his books within one month. I'm hooked.”
The Immortality Key
Brian C. Muraresku
1.6k
“The culmination of 12 years of research into ancient Greek psychedelics.”
Savage Son
Jack Carr
1.6k
“Fucking excellent.”
Breath
James Nestor
1.6k
“Transformed my sauna sessions into a meditation practice.”
Industrial-Strength Denial
Barbara Freese
1.6k
“A well-written account of corporate malfeasance.”
A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century
Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying
1.4k
“Fantastic book by two amazing and brilliant friends.”
Scars and Stripes
Tim Kennedy
1.2k
“An inspirational approach to living life.”