The Intimate Animal
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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
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Empire of Orgasm
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Elizabeth Smart
The Neverending Story
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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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Becoming Ms. Burton
From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women
The host described the book as unbelievable and highlighted that it recounts the author's childhood and abuse.
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She has an unbelievable book called Becoming Miss Burton that is a lot to read because it talks about her childhood and how much abuse she had to overcome.
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The host described the book as unbelievable and highlighted that it recounts the author's childhood and abuse.
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She has an unbelievable book called Becoming Miss Burton that is a lot to read because it talks about her childhood and how much abuse she had to overcome.
I'll make sure you have the info about it but I'll send you her book but she's incredible.
Good Economics for Hard Times
They explained that they had written the book to serve as a loudspeaker for what economists actually do, hoping it would help people understand the diversity of work in economics.
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Recently, we wrote a book called Good Economics for Hard Time, which was trying to be a bit of a loudspeaker for what economists do in reality, so that maybe people understand and get familiarized wit...
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Episode: We are supported by... Esther Duflo
They explained that they had written the book to serve as a loudspeaker for what economists actually do, hoping it would help people understand the diversity of work in economics.
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Recently, we wrote a book called Good Economics for Hard Time, which was trying to be a bit of a loudspeaker for what economists do in reality, so that maybe people understand and get familiarized with all of the type of different work and also the diversity of results.
Own It
The Secret to Life
They said she had written a little dictionarystyle book called Own the Secret to Life during COVID, which she described as a collection of aphorisms and advice about owning one's imperfections.
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It's called owner the secret to life.
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They said she had written a little dictionarystyle book called Own the Secret to Life during COVID, which she described as a collection of aphorisms and advice about owning one's imperfections.
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It's called owner the secret to life.
It is the secret to life.
There is no way to envision life without love. Nothing is more important. Love is caring, sharing, and giving unconditionally. It is being thankful and paying attention to others. Love is owning it. And then for life I wrote, life is existing, growing, creating, and owning it.
Mr. Men 40th Anniversary Box Set (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
The conversation mentioned the Mr. Men series as a popular set of children's books featuring characters like Mr. Greedy and Mr. Chatterbox.
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There is a great British book series called the Mr. Men. It's the best. I'm a Mr. Men. It's actually the best baby gift when someone has a baby because it's for kids just a little.
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The conversation mentioned the Mr. Men series as a popular set of children's books featuring characters like Mr. Greedy and Mr. Chatterbox.
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There is a great British book series called the Mr. Men. It's the best. I'm a Mr. Men. It's actually the best baby gift when someone has a baby because it's for kids just a little.
It's Mr. Greedy, Mr. Chatterbox, Mr. Mean. It's basically parables about the human condition.
Little Miss Bossy (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
The speakers referenced the Little Miss series, specifically mentioning the "Little Miss Bossy" book as a favorite.
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My mom got me Little Miss Bossy, which I found a compliment and an answer for a person.
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The speakers referenced the Little Miss series, specifically mentioning the "Little Miss Bossy" book as a favorite.
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My mom got me Little Miss Bossy, which I found a compliment and an answer for a person.
The Coddling of the American Mind
How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
One of the hosts mentioned finishing the book while listing other titles they were reading.
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and Greg Luchinoff's Coddling in the American Mind.
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One of the hosts mentioned finishing the book while listing other titles they were reading.
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and Greg Luchinoff's Coddling in the American Mind.
NEW-The Seat of the Soul
25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide
A host recalled reading the book in 1989 and cited its title during the conversation.
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So in 1989, I read Gary Zukov's book called The Seed of the Soul.
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A host recalled reading the book in 1989 and cited its title during the conversation.
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So in 1989, I read Gary Zukov's book called The Seed of the Soul.
C is for Consent
Gloria Steinem mentioned that she keeps a book titled See Is For Consent at home, noting its importance for teaching consent.
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I have a book at home called See Is For Consent.
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Gloria Steinem mentioned that she keeps a book titled See Is For Consent at home, noting its importance for teaching consent.
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I have a book at home called See Is For Consent.
The Hippopotamus
Monica Padman referenced a children's book titled Arnold the Hippopotamus Hugs Too Tight while describing her husband's affectionate nature.
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It's like those books we have about, you know, Arnold The Hippopotamus hugs too tight.
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Monica Padman referenced a children's book titled Arnold the Hippopotamus Hugs Too Tight while describing her husband's affectionate nature.
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It's like those books we have about, you know, Arnold The Hippopotamus hugs too tight.
Your Seven Year Old
The host described a sevenyearold book titled Life in a Minor Key, noting its 1985 publication and its focus on independence and melancholy for that age group.
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The seven year old book is called Life in a Minor Key. Very interested in death, very melancholy. It was written in 1985.
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Episode: Nurture vs Nurture: Family #1: Erick and Elsie
The host described a sevenyearold book titled Life in a Minor Key, noting its 1985 publication and its focus on independence and melancholy for that age group.
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The seven year old book is called Life in a Minor Key. Very interested in death, very melancholy. It was written in 1985.
Facing Love Addiction
Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love
The book was recommended as a helpful resource on love addiction cycles and how early relational patterns influence them.
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There's a great book out there called Overcoming Love Addiction by PML-D. I recommend you read it.
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The book was recommended as a helpful resource on love addiction cycles and how early relational patterns influence them.
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There's a great book out there called Overcoming Love Addiction by PML-D. I recommend you read it.
Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge)
It was referenced alongside Outlander as a bestselling women's romance novel, described as "female porn."
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The number one best selling books in America are women's romance novels.
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It was referenced alongside Outlander as a bestselling women's romance novel, described as "female porn."
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The number one best selling books in America are women's romance novels.
Outlander, you know, 50 shades of gray.
Cyrano de Bergerac
They referred to Cyrano de Bergerac while describing a situation where someone conveys messages for another, noting its famous big nose and the role of the character as a messenger.
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Cyrano de Bergerac has a big nose and he's in the... I do have a big nose. And he's in the bushes telling the other guy what to say to the girl. Yes, I'm Cernodaburgerek. I am.
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Episode: Part 2: Monica & Jess Love Boys who like Christmas
They referred to Cyrano de Bergerac while describing a situation where someone conveys messages for another, noting its famous big nose and the role of the character as a messenger.
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Cyrano de Bergerac has a big nose and he's in the... I do have a big nose. And he's in the bushes telling the other guy what to say to the girl. Yes, I'm Cernodaburgerek. I am.
How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days (Chick Flick Club Book 1)
They mentioned the title as a comparison while discussing taking advantage of people during their challenges.
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It's like kind of like how to lose a guy in 10 days dilemma.
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They mentioned the title as a comparison while discussing taking advantage of people during their challenges.
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It's like kind of like how to lose a guy in 10 days dilemma.
Morbidly Curious
A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
The host described the guest's book as a fascinating exploration of morbid curiosity, explaining why people can't look away from horror and truecrime content.
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He has a very fascinating book called Morbidly Curious. A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away.
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Episode: Coltan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities)
The host described the guest's book as a fascinating exploration of morbid curiosity, explaining why people can't look away from horror and truecrime content.
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He has a very fascinating book called Morbidly Curious. A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away.
Maybe Now
A Novel (Maybe Someday)
The host mentioned it alongside another title as a warm, reflective book worth checking out from Audible's Best of 2025 list.
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And Someday Now, which everyone says is incredibly warm and reflective.
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The host mentioned it alongside another title as a warm, reflective book worth checking out from Audible's Best of 2025 list.
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And Someday Now, which everyone says is incredibly warm and reflective.
Something from Nothing
A Cookbook
Alison Roman's new cookbook Something from Nothing was recommended as a great gift for someone who cooks, praised for its beauty and deliciousness.
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I think a great thing to get somebody who cooks is a cookbook. I'm obviously going to recommend Alison Roman's new cookbook. It just came out. It's called Something from Nothing. It's...
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Alison Roman's new cookbook Something from Nothing was recommended as a great gift for someone who cooks, praised for its beauty and deliciousness.
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I think a great thing to get somebody who cooks is a cookbook. I'm obviously going to recommend Alison Roman's new cookbook. It just came out. It's called Something from Nothing. It's beautiful and delicious.
Maybe Now
A Novel (Maybe Someday)
He highlighted the book as being described by others as incredibly warm and reflective.
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And Someday Now, which everyone says is incredibly warm and reflective.
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He highlighted the book as being described by others as incredibly warm and reflective.
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And Someday Now, which everyone says is incredibly warm and reflective.
Morbidly Curious
A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away
They identified Morbid Curiosity as the truecrime book they were discussing during the conversation.
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Specifically, the book was. Morbid Curiosity. Morbid Curiosity.
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Episode: Zooey Deschanel Returns
They identified Morbid Curiosity as the truecrime book they were discussing during the conversation.
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Specifically, the book was. Morbid Curiosity. Morbid Curiosity.
Maybe Now
A Novel (Maybe Someday)
They expressed enthusiasm for Someday Now, describing it as an incredibly warm and reflective book.
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Two titles I'm excited about. Sunrise on the Reaping. Anything Hunger Games related is an automatic ad for me. And Someday Now, which everyone says is incredibly warm and reflective.
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Episode: Zooey Deschanel Returns
They expressed enthusiasm for Someday Now, describing it as an incredibly warm and reflective book.
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Two titles I'm excited about. Sunrise on the Reaping. Anything Hunger Games related is an automatic ad for me. And Someday Now, which everyone says is incredibly warm and reflective.
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