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
Michael Ende
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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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Just Mercy
A Story of Justice and Redemption
Monica Padman described Brian Stevenson's book Just Mercy as the closest thing to a comments section for deep empathy.
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Closest thing to the comments section in Brian Stevenson's book, Just Mercy.
— Episode: We are supported by... Gloria Steinem
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Episode: We are supported by... Gloria Steinem
Monica Padman described Brian Stevenson's book Just Mercy as the closest thing to a comments section for deep empathy.
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Closest thing to the comments section in Brian Stevenson's book, Just Mercy.
A Christmas Carol
The Original 1843 Edition (Charles Dickens Classics)
The Grinch and A Christmas Carol were mentioned together as part of the American Christmas media landscape.
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The Grinch, A Christmas Carol, Die Hard, Home Alone, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
— Episode: Flightless Bird: Christmas
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Episode: Flightless Bird: Christmas
The Grinch and A Christmas Carol were mentioned together as part of the American Christmas media landscape.
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The Grinch, A Christmas Carol, Die Hard, Home Alone, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
In the Garden of Beasts
Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
Larson's book about Berlin before World WarII was referenced when discussing his travel experiences. It was highlighted as one of his wellknown titles.
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He wrote The Splendid in the Vial, Dead Wake In the Garden of Beasts, Thunderstruck, and of course, The Devil in the White City.
— Episode: Erik Larson (historical author)
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Episode: Erik Larson (historical author)
Larson's book about Berlin before World WarII was referenced when discussing his travel experiences. It was highlighted as one of his wellknown titles.
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He wrote The Splendid in the Vial, Dead Wake In the Garden of Beasts, Thunderstruck, and of course, The Devil in the White City.
A Problem From Hell
America and the Age of Genocide
The host said they had read the book about fifteen years ago and described it as a dense, thorough account of wars and child soldiers.
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because I read her book A Problem From Hell, probably, I don't know, 15 years ago when I was studying and researching and trying to figure out all of these wars that were happening ev...
— Episode: We are supported by... Samantha Power
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Episode: We are supported by... Samantha Power
The host said they had read the book about fifteen years ago and described it as a dense, thorough account of wars and child soldiers.
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because I read her book A Problem From Hell, probably, I don't know, 15 years ago when I was studying and researching and trying to figure out all of these wars that were happening everywhere
she wrote this really dense book called A Problem From Hell
Homo Deus
A Brief History of Tomorrow
The book was mentioned when the hosts discussed future scenarios and AI, noting it as a reference point for the conversation.
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This is Yuval Harari, Homo Deus.
— Episode: Lisa Kudrow
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Episode: Lisa Kudrow
The book was mentioned when the hosts discussed future scenarios and AI, noting it as a reference point for the conversation.
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This is Yuval Harari, Homo Deus.
Think and Grow Rich
The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series)
The book was cited as a selfhelp classic that encourages meditating on money and reflects the mindset promoted by MLM recruiters.
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He writes a book called Think and Grow Rich... The Power of Positive Thinking.
— Episode: Bridget Read (on multilevel marketing)
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Episode: Bridget Read (on multilevel marketing)
The book was cited as a selfhelp classic that encourages meditating on money and reflects the mindset promoted by MLM recruiters.
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He writes a book called Think and Grow Rich... The Power of Positive Thinking.
The Scarlet Letter
The Original 1850 Edition (Nathaniel Hawthorne Classics)
The conversation referenced the novel as a prophetic book that deals with judgment, shaming, and related themes.
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You lived The Scarlet Letter, you know, a prophetical book about how we need to deal with issues of judgment and shaming and all that stuff.
— Episode: Rerelease: Monica Lewinsky
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Episode: Rerelease: Monica Lewinsky
The conversation referenced the novel as a prophetic book that deals with judgment, shaming, and related themes.
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You lived The Scarlet Letter, you know, a prophetical book about how we need to deal with issues of judgment and shaming and all that stuff.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders (Dale Carnegie Books)
It was referenced as a classic selfhelp cassette tape the guest had listened to while growing up.
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I just listened to him all and one was like How to Win Friends and Influence People that classic, Dale.
— Episode: Rebel Wilson
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Episode: Rebel Wilson
It was referenced as a classic selfhelp cassette tape the guest had listened to while growing up.
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I just listened to him all and one was like How to Win Friends and Influence People that classic, Dale.
The Confidence Code
The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know
One of the hosts asked if the other had heard of the book, indicating it as a known title about confidence.
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Do you know this book, Confidence Code?
— Episode: We are supported by... Samantha Power
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Episode: We are supported by... Samantha Power
One of the hosts asked if the other had heard of the book, indicating it as a known title about confidence.
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Do you know this book, Confidence Code?
Macbeth
Mo recalled that he performed a monologue from Macbeth in front of his class, admitting he didn't know it by heart and had to read it from the book.
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I literally went in front of the class, read out of the book. I don't know this by heart. It's a monologue from Macbeth.
— Episode: Mo Amer
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Episode: Mo Amer
Mo recalled that he performed a monologue from Macbeth in front of his class, admitting he didn't know it by heart and had to read it from the book.
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I literally went in front of the class, read out of the book. I don't know this by heart. It's a monologue from Macbeth.
I went in front of the class, read out of the book. I don't know this by heart. It's a monologue from Macbeth.
The Murderbot Diaries
All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, Exit Strategy
The show Murderbot was said to be based on the Murderbot Diaries book series, which the guest had not read before but started reading and noted the protagonist was very different from his expectations.
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Murderbot. It's based on a book series called Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells.
— Episode: Alexander Skarsgård
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Episode: Alexander Skarsgård
The show Murderbot was said to be based on the Murderbot Diaries book series, which the guest had not read before but started reading and noted the protagonist was very different from his expectations.
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Murderbot. It's based on a book series called Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells.
I started reading it, and the character is so not what I expected. It's like this socially awkward android.
The Book of Murder
A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death
Matt Murphy said he has a book called The Book of Murder, which was fantastic, profiling his highprofile homicide cases and his personal journey through the toll the job took on his life.
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He has a book out called The Book of Murder, A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death, which is fantastic. It's so good. And he profiles all these different cases he's worked on...
— Episode: Matt Murphy (homicide prosecutor)
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Episode: Matt Murphy (homicide prosecutor)
Matt Murphy said he has a book called The Book of Murder, which was fantastic, profiling his highprofile homicide cases and his personal journey through the toll the job took on his life.
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He has a book out called The Book of Murder, A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death, which is fantastic. It's so good. And he profiles all these different cases he's worked on as well as educates you a ton on how the actual mechanics of that job work, which I find fascinating.
The Book of Murder, A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death. There are a dozen of those stories in there as well as your own. And what else I want to add about it is it's a great education on a district attorney's job. You learn a lot about jurisprudence while you're hearing about all these crazy cases.
Rebel Rising
A Memoir
It was announced as her memoir releasing the next day, presenting her whole life story with many twists, honesty, and a happy ending.
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she has a memoir that is out tomorrow called Rebel Rising where we learn her whole life story and it is an intriguing one. It is lots of turns and twists. Yeah an incredible amount of...
— Episode: Rebel Wilson
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Episode: Rebel Wilson
It was announced as her memoir releasing the next day, presenting her whole life story with many twists, honesty, and a happy ending.
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she has a memoir that is out tomorrow called Rebel Rising where we learn her whole life story and it is an intriguing one. It is lots of turns and twists. Yeah an incredible amount of honesty from Rebel
Rebel Rising I hope everyone gets a non printed out copy. It's a beautiful book and it's very honest and I really enjoyed reading it. Spoiler the book has a happy ending.
Educated
A Memoir
It appeared as the fifth entry on the topselling memoir list.
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Five is Educated. I've heard that's really good. Who wrote that? Tara Westover.
— Episode: Jedidiah Jenkins (author and memoirist)
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Episode: Jedidiah Jenkins (author and memoirist)
It appeared as the fifth entry on the topselling memoir list.
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Five is Educated. I've heard that's really good. Who wrote that? Tara Westover.
Give and Take
A Revolutionary Approach to Success
The conversation highlighted Give and Take as another popular title in Grant's catalog.
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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
The conversation highlighted Give and Take as another popular title in Grant's catalog.
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His books include Think Again, Originals, Give and Take, Option B.
Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy)
The hosts wondered whether the Disneyadult phenomenon might be a Peter Pan complex.
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I'm like, is this a Peter Pan complex or what's going on here, you know, and people have all kinds of hobbies.
— Episode: Flightless Bird: Disney II
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Episode: Flightless Bird: Disney II
The hosts wondered whether the Disneyadult phenomenon might be a Peter Pan complex.
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I'm like, is this a Peter Pan complex or what's going on here, you know, and people have all kinds of hobbies.
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents
It was introduced as her newest release and later the host encouraged listeners to check it out.
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Her new book is called The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.
— Episode: Lisa Damour (on the emotion of teenagers...
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Episode: Lisa Damour (on the emotion of teenagers)
It was introduced as her newest release and later the host encouraged listeners to check it out.
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Her new book is called The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.
I hope everyone checks out the emotionalized of teenagers by God if you have a teenager or you're about to have one we're about to have one.
Evicted
Poverty and Profit in the American City
Desmond described his book Evicted as a work that left him with lingering questions about the causes of poverty.
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His books include Evicted Poverty and Profit in the American City
— Episode: Matthew Desmond (on poverty)
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Episode: Matthew Desmond (on poverty)
Desmond described his book Evicted as a work that left him with lingering questions about the causes of poverty.
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His books include Evicted Poverty and Profit in the American City
So you write this great book, Evicted
You left Evicted still with this question
The Meritocracy Trap
How America's Foundational Myth Feeds Inequality, Dismantles the Middle Class, and Devours the Elite
The hosts highlighted the book as the main focus of the episode and urged listeners to check it out, praising its research and provocative questions about meritocracy.
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His books include A Modern Legal Ethics, Contract Law and Legal Methods, and the book that we are here to talk about, The Meritocracy Trap.
— Episode: Daniel Markovits (on meritocracy)
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Episode: Daniel Markovits (on meritocracy)
The hosts highlighted the book as the main focus of the episode and urged listeners to check it out, praising its research and provocative questions about meritocracy.
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His books include A Modern Legal Ethics, Contract Law and Legal Methods, and the book that we are here to talk about, The Meritocracy Trap.
I hope everyone checks out The Meritocracy Trap.
21st Birthday (A Women's Murder Club Thriller, 21)
It was cited as a longrunning series with dozens of installments.
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Women's murder club 24 books in that series
— Episode: James Patterson
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Episode: James Patterson
It was cited as a longrunning series with dozens of installments.
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Women's murder club 24 books in that series
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