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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Sexual Behavior in the Human Female
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The Spider and the Fly
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Empire of Orgasm
Ellen Huet
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The 4-Hour Body
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Maeve and Charlie Meet the Neighbors
Joseph Lopez
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The Neverending Story
Michael Ende
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Guinness World Records 2026
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The Wright Brothers
David McCullough
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The History of Money
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Outlive
The Science and Art of Longevity
The book was referenced as a source the host had read, and later its stance on protein and AI was critiqued.
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I just will say up front, I read Out Live, Peter Atiyah's book.
— Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
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Episode: Eric Topol Returns (on longevity)
The book was referenced as a source the host had read, and later its stance on protein and AI was critiqued.
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I just will say up front, I read Out Live, Peter Atiyah's book.
In Peter's book, he doesn't really mention AI. That has a big role now and in the future.
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Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]
A Brief History of Humankind
The book was mentioned as a source of knowledge, with the hosts noting that Harari wrote it and that they had read it to their kids.
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He did a kid's version of Sapiens. We've read it to our kids several times. It's incredible. Fantastic.
— Episode: Michelle Williams
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Episode: Michelle Williams
The book was mentioned as a source of knowledge, with the hosts noting that Harari wrote it and that they had read it to their kids.
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He did a kid's version of Sapiens. We've read it to our kids several times. It's incredible. Fantastic.
He's Yuval Harari who wrote Sapiens.
HEAD GAMES
The MENTAL ADVANTAGE
Dax noted that Chris Nowinski authored the book Head Games, which explored football's concussion crisis, and later Chris explained that the book was written in 2006 to expose the risks and coverups surrounding CTE.
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He has a book called Head Games, Football's Concussion Crisis.
— Episode: Chris Nowinski (on CTE)
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Episode: Chris Nowinski (on CTE)
Dax noted that Chris Nowinski authored the book Head Games, which explored football's concussion crisis, and later Chris explained that the book was written in 2006 to expose the risks and coverups surrounding CTE.
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He has a book called Head Games, Football's Concussion Crisis.
And that became this book, Head Games, Football's Concussion Crisis, that said, A, concussions are much worse than realized. B, there's this thing CTE. Two cases have been found. And by the way, the NFL is covering this up.
The Cure for All Diseases
The host reported that Holda Clark authored a quack book titled The Cure for All Diseases, noting that she had been investigated for medical malpractice because of its claims.
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Her name is Holda Clark. She's also the author of a quack book called The Cure for All Diseases. She was investigated for like medical malpractice.
— Episode: Armchair Anonymous: Cults II
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Episode: Armchair Anonymous: Cults II
The host reported that Holda Clark authored a quack book titled The Cure for All Diseases, noting that she had been investigated for medical malpractice because of its claims.
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Her name is Holda Clark. She's also the author of a quack book called The Cure for All Diseases. She was investigated for like medical malpractice.
The Catcher in the Rye
Lewis mentioned it while discussing books that have been linked to violent incidents.
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There are many other people whose murders or attempted murders are thought to be connected to The Catcher in the Rye, such as Lee Harvey Oswald's assassination of JFK and Robert John...
— Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
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Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
Lewis mentioned it while discussing books that have been linked to violent incidents.
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There are many other people whose murders or attempted murders are thought to be connected to The Catcher in the Rye, such as Lee Harvey Oswald's assassination of JFK and Robert John Bardo, the man who killed Rebecca Schaefer.
Behold a Pale Horse
Lewis referenced it as a conspiracytheory book he had read.
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the book I read, Behold the Pale Horse.
— Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
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Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
Lewis referenced it as a conspiracytheory book he had read.
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the book I read, Behold the Pale Horse.
Careless People
A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism
Lewis identified it as a recent publication he had read about.
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The book Careless People is by Sarah Wynn William.
— Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
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Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
Lewis identified it as a recent publication he had read about.
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The book Careless People is by Sarah Wynn William.
Furious Hours
Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee
Lewis mentioned it as a biography examining the legal battles surrounding Harper Lee.
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Casey Sepp's book on Harper Lee, Furious Hours, Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee.
— Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
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Episode: Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
Lewis mentioned it as a biography examining the legal battles surrounding Harper Lee.
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Casey Sepp's book on Harper Lee, Furious Hours, Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee.
Where Men Win Glory
The Odyssey of Pat Tillman
Dax asked Jon whether he had read the PatTillman biography, and Jon replied that he loved the book.
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Have you read the Pat Tillman book, the John Krakauer book, Where Men Win Glory? Sure. I love that book.
— Episode: Jon Bernthal
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Episode: Jon Bernthal
Dax asked Jon whether he had read the PatTillman biography, and Jon replied that he loved the book.
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Have you read the Pat Tillman book, the John Krakauer book, Where Men Win Glory? Sure. I love that book.
Atavists
Stories
Jon described the title Atavists, noting the author LydiaMillet and that the collection of short stories, which was a Pulitzer finalist, explored human behavior with humor and intrigue.
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But it's called Atavists. Atavists? Atavists. Something... Show me the cover because I want to see what grabbed your attention. Yeah, it's a word I d...
— Episode: Jon Bernthal
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Episode: Jon Bernthal
Jon described the title Atavists, noting the author LydiaMillet and that the collection of short stories, which was a Pulitzer finalist, explored human behavior with humor and intrigue.
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But it's called Atavists. Atavists? Atavists. Something... Show me the cover because I want to see what grabbed your attention. Yeah, it's a word I don't know or I've never heard of and there's cute little foxes and bunnies on it. And then the name Millet? Is that the author's name? Yeah, Lydia Millet. ... It won the Pulitzer? Finalist. ... It's a funny and interesting exploration of human behavior.
Spy High
A midlife thriller with humor and heart (The Never Say Spy Series Book 9)
Susan Morrison also authored a book titled Spy High, mentioned as one of her other works.
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Her other books are Spy High and 30 Ways of Looking at Hillary. So feel free to check those out too, but Lorne is fantastic. I encourage everyone to read it.
— Episode: Susan Morrison (on Lorne Michaels)
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Episode: Susan Morrison (on Lorne Michaels)
Susan Morrison also authored a book titled Spy High, mentioned as one of her other works.
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Her other books are Spy High and 30 Ways of Looking at Hillary. So feel free to check those out too, but Lorne is fantastic. I encourage everyone to read it.
Thirty Ways of Looking at Hillary
Reflections by Women Writers
Another title by Susan Morrison, noted alongside Spy High as part of her bibliography.
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Her other books are Spy High and 30 Ways of Looking at Hillary. So feel free to check those out too, but Lorne is fantastic.
— Episode: Susan Morrison (on Lorne Michaels)
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Episode: Susan Morrison (on Lorne Michaels)
Another title by Susan Morrison, noted alongside Spy High as part of her bibliography.
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Her other books are Spy High and 30 Ways of Looking at Hillary. So feel free to check those out too, but Lorne is fantastic.
When the Going Was Good
An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines
Graydon Carter's memoir reflecting on his long career as a magazine editor, referenced briefly during the discussion.
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Graydon Carter ... has a memoir out right now or a book called When the Going Was Good and Editor's Adventures During the Last Age of Magazines.
— Episode: Susan Morrison (on Lorne Michaels)
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Episode: Susan Morrison (on Lorne Michaels)
Graydon Carter's memoir reflecting on his long career as a magazine editor, referenced briefly during the discussion.
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Graydon Carter ... has a memoir out right now or a book called When the Going Was Good and Editor's Adventures During the Last Age of Magazines.
Guinness World Records 2026
Anthony Anderson recalled being featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for his golf club record, noted that this record was published in the book, and described his childhood obsession with flipping through its pages.
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I'm in the Guinness Book of World Records. I'm in there twice.
— Episode: Anthony Anderson
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Episode: Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson recalled being featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for his golf club record, noted that this record was published in the book, and described his childhood obsession with flipping through its pages.
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I'm in the Guinness Book of World Records. I'm in there twice.
One of my records is published in the book. The Golf Swing Club is published in the Guinness Book World Records.
Not all Guinness Book World Records are published in the book.
Because in elementary school, I was obsessed with it. It was one of the books I went through as a kid.
My son's record is not published in the book, but my golf swing club record is.
King of the Cold Readers
The host mentioned reading the book as a fundamental, though outdated, guide on how to read people.
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There was a book that I read which was called King of the Cold Readers, the fundamental book of information on how to read people. It's so old now, it's kind of outdated.
— Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
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Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
The host mentioned reading the book as a fundamental, though outdated, guide on how to read people.
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There was a book that I read which was called King of the Cold Readers, the fundamental book of information on how to read people. It's so old now, it's kind of outdated.
Miracle Mongers and Their Methods
Blaine referenced Houdini's book as the inspiration for his show, noting it sparked the idea behind the episode.
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Harry Houdini wrote about it in his book, Miracle Mongers, which is kind of the impetus for this entire show.
— Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
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Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
Blaine referenced Houdini's book as the inspiration for his show, noting it sparked the idea behind the episode.
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Harry Houdini wrote about it in his book, Miracle Mongers, which is kind of the impetus for this entire show.
JADU (Hindi) (Hindi Edition)
Blaine said a friend showed him a book called Jadu about Indian fakirs, which influenced the buriedalive stunt concept.
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He opened up a book, Jadu, which is about the Indian Fakirs.
— Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
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Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
Blaine said a friend showed him a book called Jadu about Indian fakirs, which influenced the buriedalive stunt concept.
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He opened up a book, Jadu, which is about the Indian Fakirs.
Letters to a Young Poet
The conversation noted Rilke's book as a source of inspiration during a discussion of imagination while confined.
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Rainer Marie Rilke in his book, Letters to a Young Power.
— Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
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Episode: David Blaine (magician and mentalist)
The conversation noted Rilke's book as a source of inspiration during a discussion of imagination while confined.
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Rainer Marie Rilke in his book, Letters to a Young Power.
So You've Been Publicly Shamed
The hosts mentioned that John Ronson had written the book So You've Been Publicly Shamed while discussing potential future guests.
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He's just a brilliant guy and had written a book, So You've Been Publicly Shamed.
— Episode: Monica Lewinsky Returns
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Episode: Monica Lewinsky Returns
The hosts mentioned that John Ronson had written the book So You've Been Publicly Shamed while discussing potential future guests.
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He's just a brilliant guy and had written a book, So You've Been Publicly Shamed.
Happy-Go-Lucky
The book was listed among Sedaris's titles and later the host strongly recommended listening to its audio version.
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His books, Happy Go Lucky, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Calypso, A Carnival of Snackery. The best titles ever.
— Episode: David Sedaris #5
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Episode: David Sedaris #5
The book was listed among Sedaris's titles and later the host strongly recommended listening to its audio version.
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His books, Happy Go Lucky, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Calypso, A Carnival of Snackery. The best titles ever.
And also, for anyone who's not listened to the audio book of Happy Go Lucky, I really recommend it because the amount of laughs in that recording of that story is from a live show.
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