The Intimate Animal
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Justin Garcia (on the science of sex)
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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
Claudia Rowe
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Empire of Orgasm
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The 4-Hour Body
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Maeve and Charlie Meet the Neighbors
Joseph Lopez
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Elizabeth Smart
The Neverending Story
Michael Ende
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Elizabeth Smart
Guinness World Records 2026
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The Wright Brothers
David McCullough
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David McWilliams (on the history of money)
The History of Money
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Children of Violence
Barbara mentioned reading The Children of Violence as part of the Martha Quest novels that introduced her to Lessing's work.
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The first books of hers that I read were the Martha Quest novels, The Children of Violence.
— Episode: Barbara Kingsolver (author of Demon Copp...
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Episode: Barbara Kingsolver (author of Demon Copperhead)
Barbara mentioned reading The Children of Violence as part of the Martha Quest novels that introduced her to Lessing's work.
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The first books of hers that I read were the Martha Quest novels, The Children of Violence.
Shiloh And Other Stories
Barbara recalled receiving a collection of short stories titled Shiloh and Other Stories, which resonated with her Kentucky roots.
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It was a collection of short stories called Shiloh And Other Stories by Bobby Ann Mason.
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Episode: Barbara Kingsolver (author of Demon Copperhead)
Barbara recalled receiving a collection of short stories titled Shiloh and Other Stories, which resonated with her Kentucky roots.
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It was a collection of short stories called Shiloh And Other Stories by Bobby Ann Mason.
España
A Brief History of Spain
During his European stay Tom bought a full set of Dickens and also read Michener'sEspaa, a book about Spanish culture and bullfighting.
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I read Michener's Espaa or I'll Dress You in Morning, all these bullfighting things.
— Episode: Tom Hansen
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Episode: Tom Hansen
During his European stay Tom bought a full set of Dickens and also read Michener'sEspaa, a book about Spanish culture and bullfighting.
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I read Michener's Espaa or I'll Dress You in Morning, all these bullfighting things.
My Book of Money Dollars & Cents
Ages 6, 7, 8
Ariely listed Dollars and Cents as one of his titles examining financial decisionmaking and the psychology of money.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, the upside of irrationality, dollars and cents, payoff, and the honest truth about dishonesty.
— Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
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Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
Ariely listed Dollars and Cents as one of his titles examining financial decisionmaking and the psychology of money.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, the upside of irrationality, dollars and cents, payoff, and the honest truth about dishonesty.
The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty
How We Lie to Everyone---Especially Ourselves
Ariely highlighted The Honest Truth About Dishonesty as a book that investigates why people cheat and how to curb it.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, The upside of irrationality, dollars and cents, payoff, and The honest truth about dishonesty.
— Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
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Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
Ariely highlighted The Honest Truth About Dishonesty as a book that investigates why people cheat and how to curb it.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, The upside of irrationality, dollars and cents, payoff, and The honest truth about dishonesty.
My Book of Money Dollars & Cents
Ages 6, 7, 8
Ariely's book Dollars and Cents was mentioned as part of his bibliography on behavioral economics.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, Dollars and Cents, Payoff, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty.
— Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
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Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
Ariely's book Dollars and Cents was mentioned as part of his bibliography on behavioral economics.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, Dollars and Cents, Payoff, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty.
The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty
How We Lie to Everyone---Especially Ourselves
The Honest Truth About Dishonesty was referenced as one of Ariely's bestselling titles on human dishonest behavior.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, Dollars and Cents, Payoff, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty.
— Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
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Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
The Honest Truth About Dishonesty was referenced as one of Ariely's bestselling titles on human dishonest behavior.
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He's written a ton of wonderful books, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, Dollars and Cents, Payoff, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty.
Misbelief
What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things
Ariely's latest book, Misbelief, was highlighted as his new work exploring why rational people adopt irrational beliefs.
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He has a new book called Misbelief, What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things.
— Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
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Episode: Dan Ariely (on behavioral economics)
Ariely's latest book, Misbelief, was highlighted as his new work exploring why rational people adopt irrational beliefs.
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He has a new book called Misbelief, What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things.
Option B
Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Option B was mentioned as part of Adam Grant's series of bestselling books.
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His books include Think Again, Originals, Give and Take, Option B.
— Episode: Adam Grant Returns Again
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Episode: Adam Grant Returns Again
Option B was mentioned as part of Adam Grant's series of bestselling books.
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His books include Think Again, Originals, Give and Take, Option B.
A Primate's Memoir
It was mentioned as one of Sapolsky's titles alongside his other books.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of. Why zebras don't get ulcers, a primates memoir, the trouble with testosterone, and his new book, Out Now, Determined, A Science of Life Without Free...
— Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and f...
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Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and free will)
It was mentioned as one of Sapolsky's titles alongside his other books.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of. Why zebras don't get ulcers, a primates memoir, the trouble with testosterone, and his new book, Out Now, Determined, A Science of Life Without Freewill.
The TROUBLE WITH TESTOSTERONE
And Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament
It was cited as another of Sapolsky's published works.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of. Why zebras don't get ulcers, a primates memoir, The TROUBLE WITH TESTOSTERONE, and his new book, Out Now, Determined, A Science of...
— Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and f...
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Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and free will)
It was cited as another of Sapolsky's published works.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of. Why zebras don't get ulcers, a primates memoir, The TROUBLE WITH TESTOSTERONE, and his new book, Out Now, Determined, A Science of Life Without Freewill.
Determined
A Science of Life without Free Will
It was announced as Sapolsky's newest book, described as dense but funny and playful, and the speakers praised it as a natural followup to Behave.
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Out Now, Determined, A Science of Life Without Freewill.
— Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and f...
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Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and free will)
It was announced as Sapolsky's newest book, described as dense but funny and playful, and the speakers praised it as a natural followup to Behave.
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Out Now, Determined, A Science of Life Without Freewill.
And obviously behavior would lead so organically to Determined because what you've done and Behave is point out all the complexity that leads to behavior. Determined in my opinion picks up very naturally from where Behave got us to, ... it can be dense as was Behave, but I will say its equal parts are more it's abnormally funny and playful.
A Primate's Memoir
It was mentioned together with other Sapolsky titles as part of his bibliography.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and his new book out now, Determined, A Science of...
— Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and f...
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Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and free will)
It was mentioned together with other Sapolsky titles as part of his bibliography.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and his new book out now, Determined, A Science of Life Without Free Will.
The TROUBLE WITH TESTOSTERONE
And Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament
It was listed as another of Sapolsky's published works.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, The TROUBLE WITH TESTOSTERONE, and his new book out now, Determined, A Science of...
— Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and f...
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Episode: Robert Sapolsky (on human behavior and free will)
It was listed as another of Sapolsky's published works.
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His books include Behave, which I am a disciple of, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, The TROUBLE WITH TESTOSTERONE, and his new book out now, Determined, A Science of Life Without Free Will.
Uncle Shelby’s ABZ Book
A Primer for Adults Only
Morgan referred to Shel Silverstein's adultoriented alphabet book, noting its unusual size.
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It's called Uncle Shelby's ABZ book.
— Episode: Morgan Neville (documentary filmmaker)
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Episode: Morgan Neville (documentary filmmaker)
Morgan referred to Shel Silverstein's adultoriented alphabet book, noting its unusual size.
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It's called Uncle Shelby's ABZ book.
Uncle Shelby’s ABZ Book
A Primer for Adults Only
Morgan brought up Shel Silverstein's adult book titled "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book".
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He even wrote an adult book called Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book.
— Episode: Morgan Neville (documentary filmmaker)
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Episode: Morgan Neville (documentary filmmaker)
Morgan brought up Shel Silverstein's adult book titled "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book".
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He even wrote an adult book called Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book.
Together
The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
It was a book that explored the healing power of human connection in a world where loneliness is common.
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He has a beautiful book out right now called Together, The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.
— Episode: Vivek Murthy Returns (US Surgeon General...
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Episode: Vivek Murthy Returns (US Surgeon General)
It was a book that explored the healing power of human connection in a world where loneliness is common.
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He has a beautiful book out right now called Together, The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.
Gambler
Secrets from a Life at Risk
The small book was noted as an insightful look into the mind of a gambling addict.
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And the Dotsyewski book called, I think, Gambler. It's a very small one.
— Episode: Kerry Washington
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Episode: Kerry Washington
The small book was noted as an insightful look into the mind of a gambling addict.
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And the Dotsyewski book called, I think, Gambler. It's a very small one.
The Song of the Cell
An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human
He was noted as the author of a new book called Song of the Cell, praised for its beautiful prose and scientific storytelling.
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He has written a new book called Song of the Cell. It's a beautiful book as well.
— Episode: Gabor Maté (on trauma & addiction)
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Episode: Gabor Maté (on trauma & addiction)
He was noted as the author of a new book called Song of the Cell, praised for its beautiful prose and scientific storytelling.
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He has written a new book called Song of the Cell. It's a beautiful book as well.
Inverse Cowgirl
A Memoir – A Funny, Vital Account of Intersex Identity, Activism, and Reclaiming Bodily Autonomy
They mentioned that Alicia Rothweigel had an upcoming book titled Inverse Cowgirl.
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Alicia Rothweigel has an amazing book coming out. It's called Inverse Cowgirl.
— Episode: Jonathan Van Ness
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Episode: Jonathan Van Ness
They mentioned that Alicia Rothweigel had an upcoming book titled Inverse Cowgirl.
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Alicia Rothweigel has an amazing book coming out. It's called Inverse Cowgirl.
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