The Intimate Animal
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate,...
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Sexual Behavior in the Human Female by Alfred C Kinsey (1998-05-01)
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The Spider and the Fly
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Empire of Orgasm
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Guinness World Records 2026
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The Toy Collector
A Dark Mafia, Stalker Standalone Romance (The Russo Mafia)
James Gunn wrote the novel as his thesis and succeeded in getting it published under the title The Toy Collector.
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I wrote a novel as my thesis. Got it published. The Toy Collector.
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Episode: James Gunn
James Gunn wrote the novel as his thesis and succeeded in getting it published under the title The Toy Collector.
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I wrote a novel as my thesis. Got it published. The Toy Collector.
Warm Bodies
A Novel (The Warm Bodies Series)
Dax listed "Warm Bodies" among the movies Nicholas Hoult was known for, implicitly referencing the original novel.
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Nicholas Hoult is a Golden Globe nominated actor. The Great, Warm Bodies, About a Boy, The Order.
— Episode: Nicholas Hoult Returns
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Episode: Nicholas Hoult Returns
Dax listed "Warm Bodies" among the movies Nicholas Hoult was known for, implicitly referencing the original novel.
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Nicholas Hoult is a Golden Globe nominated actor. The Great, Warm Bodies, About a Boy, The Order.
The WEIRDest People in the World
How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous
Dax described a book called "Weirdest People on the Planet" as an incredible read about how unusual Westerners are.
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There's a book called Weirdest People on the Planet. It's this incredible book about how weird Westerners are.
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Episode: Nicholas Hoult Returns
Dax described a book called "Weirdest People on the Planet" as an incredible read about how unusual Westerners are.
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There's a book called Weirdest People on the Planet. It's this incredible book about how weird Westerners are.
The Book of Alchemy
A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life
She released The Book of Alchemy, a guide to a creative practice for an inspired life.
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The book is called The Book of Alchemy, A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life.
— Episode: Suleika Jaouad (on creative alchemy)
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Episode: Suleika Jaouad (on creative alchemy)
She released The Book of Alchemy, a guide to a creative practice for an inspired life.
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The book is called The Book of Alchemy, A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life.
The Catcher in the Rye
He mentioned using Catcher in the Rye as his goto when writer's block struck.
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Whenever I have writer's block, my break the glass is Catcher in the Rye.
— Episode: Suleika Jaouad (on creative alchemy)
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Episode: Suleika Jaouad (on creative alchemy)
He mentioned using Catcher in the Rye as his goto when writer's block struck.
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Whenever I have writer's block, my break the glass is Catcher in the Rye.
This Is Where I Leave You
It was mentioned as a novel written by Jonathan Tropper during the conversation about his work.
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Jonathan Tropper wrote, This Is Where I Leave You. How to talk to a widower. Everything changes.
— Episode: Olivia Munn
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Episode: Olivia Munn
It was mentioned as a novel written by Jonathan Tropper during the conversation about his work.
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Jonathan Tropper wrote, This Is Where I Leave You. How to talk to a widower. Everything changes.
I read the book before I even knew you.
Fireproof
Curtis Duffy released a memoir titled Fireproof, recounting his turbulent upbringing and rise in the culinary world.
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He has a new memoir out that is Hair Raising. The book is called Fireproof Memoir of a Chef.
— Episode: Curtis Duffy (chef and restaurateur)
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Episode: Curtis Duffy (chef and restaurateur)
Curtis Duffy released a memoir titled Fireproof, recounting his turbulent upbringing and rise in the culinary world.
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He has a new memoir out that is Hair Raising. The book is called Fireproof Memoir of a Chef.
Well, the book is aptly named Fireproof, Memoir of a Chef. I think it's great, man. You guys knocked it out of the park. It's so interesting.
Odyssey Moscow
One American's Journey from Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State
He described his memoir as a thrilling, nailbiterlike account of his years in Russia that was cathartic and cheaper than therapy.
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And he has a thrilling book called Odyssey Moscow, One American's Journey from Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State. Wild. This is a nailbiter.
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He described his memoir as a thrilling, nailbiterlike account of his years in Russia that was cathartic and cheaper than therapy.
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And he has a thrilling book called Odyssey Moscow, One American's Journey from Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State. Wild. This is a nailbiter.
I encourage everyone to read Odyssey Moscow, One American's Journey from Russia to Prisoner of the State. I'm glad you got out alive because that's literally always on the table. It was very healthy for me to do this and write a book in an honest way.
There's a wonderful voice actor named Arthur Moray who did it. So it's on Audible now. He did a great job. I narrated the epilogue and the acknowledgements, but he made a great effort to pronounce all the Russian words right.
Laid (Blue Collar Bad Boys Book 5)
Shan mentioned that she had written and sent her first book, titled Laid, to Sue Johansson.
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I sent her my first book, which was called Laid.
— Episode: Shan Boodram (intimacy expert)
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Episode: Shan Boodram (intimacy expert)
Shan mentioned that she had written and sent her first book, titled Laid, to Sue Johansson.
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I sent her my first book, which was called Laid.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
They discussed the film adaptation and noted that the story was based on the autobiography by Chuck Barris.
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Yes. Again, it's based on an autobiography by Chuck Barris, who was the host of The Gong Show.
— Episode: Sam Rockwell
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Episode: Sam Rockwell
They discussed the film adaptation and noted that the story was based on the autobiography by Chuck Barris.
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Yes. Again, it's based on an autobiography by Chuck Barris, who was the host of The Gong Show.
Suburbia
The conversation highlighted Bogosian as the writer of Suburbia, noting his significance as a playwright.
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He mentioned Eric Boghossian like very, very quickly. And he's a huge playwright. Like when he mentioned him as he was in a scene with him. And I was like, oh, the guy who wrote Suburbia
— Episode: Sam Rockwell
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Episode: Sam Rockwell
The conversation highlighted Bogosian as the writer of Suburbia, noting his significance as a playwright.
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He mentioned Eric Boghossian like very, very quickly. And he's a huge playwright. Like when he mentioned him as he was in a scene with him. And I was like, oh, the guy who wrote Suburbia.
Suing For Peace
A Guide For Resolving Life's Conflicts
The book was mentioned as one of the author's previous works, indicating it had been published before the interview.
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His previous two books are Suing For Peace and The Trial of Fallen Angels.
— Episode: James Kimmel Jr. (revenge and forgivenes...
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Episode: James Kimmel Jr. (revenge and forgiveness expert)
The book was mentioned as one of the author's previous works, indicating it had been published before the interview.
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His previous two books are Suing For Peace and The Trial of Fallen Angels.
The Trial of Fallen Angels
The book was cited alongside another title as part of the guest's earlier publications.
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His previous two books are Suing for Peace and The Trial of Fallen Angels.
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Episode: James Kimmel Jr. (revenge and forgiveness expert)
The book was cited alongside another title as part of the guest's earlier publications.
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His previous two books are Suing for Peace and The Trial of Fallen Angels.
The Science of Revenge
Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It
The new book was highlighted as the guest's current work, focusing on revenge as an addiction and ways to overcome it.
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His new book is The Science of Revenge, Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction and How to Overcome It.
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Episode: James Kimmel Jr. (revenge and forgiveness expert)
The new book was highlighted as the guest's current work, focusing on revenge as an addiction and ways to overcome it.
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His new book is The Science of Revenge, Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction and How to Overcome It.
your book, The Science of Revenge, Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction and How to Overcome It, we're going to learn all about.
at least from your book, that did happen to you.
Siege
Trump Under Fire
Siege was referenced as a book found on a skull in the whitesupremacist cell's ritual supplies, highlighting its ideological influence.
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On the other side of the thing is Siege by James Mason.
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Episode: Scott Payne (retired undercover FBI Agent)
Siege was referenced as a book found on a skull in the whitesupremacist cell's ritual supplies, highlighting its ideological influence.
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On the other side of the thing is Siege by James Mason.
I'll Have What She's Having
Chelsea described the book as a new, introspective work that was really good and served as a great jumpingoff point for their conversation.
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In her new book, I'll Have What She's Having, which is really, really good and very introspective. And it was a great jumping off point for lots of tasty conversations.
— Episode: Chelsea Handler Returns Again
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Episode: Chelsea Handler Returns Again
Chelsea described the book as a new, introspective work that was really good and served as a great jumpingoff point for their conversation.
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In her new book, I'll Have What She's Having, which is really, really good and very introspective. And it was a great jumping off point for lots of tasty conversations.
It's called I'll Have What She's Having. It comes out on the most auspicious date of the year, on my 50th birthday.
Deep Medicine
How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again
It was listed as one of Eric Topol's previous books while introducing him as a cardiologist and author.
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His books include Deep Medicine, The Patient, We'll See You Now.
— Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
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Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
It was listed as one of Eric Topol's previous books while introducing him as a cardiologist and author.
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His books include Deep Medicine, The Patient, We'll See You Now.
The Silent Patient
It was mentioned together with his other titles as part of his bibliography during the introduction.
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His books include Deep Medicine, The Patient, We'll See You Now.
— Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
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Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
It was mentioned together with his other titles as part of his bibliography during the introduction.
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His books include Deep Medicine, The Patient, We'll See You Now.
Now We See You
It was cited as one of the author's earlier works while describing his background.
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His books include Deep Medicine, The Patient, We'll See You Now.
— Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
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Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
It was cited as one of the author's earlier works while describing his background.
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His books include Deep Medicine, The Patient, We'll See You Now.
Super Agers
An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity
The new release was highlighted as his latest book, emphasizing its focus on longevity and evidencebased strategies.
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And now his new book, which is out, Super Agers, An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.
— Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
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Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
The new release was highlighted as his latest book, emphasizing its focus on longevity and evidencebased strategies.
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And now his new book, which is out, Super Agers, An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.
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