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Step into the world of unfiltered conversations with Digital Social Hour, the podcast where host Sean Kelly dives deep with some of the world's most controversial and thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural icons, no topic is off-limits as Sean explores the...

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Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry cover

Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Albert Pike

Mentioned 7 months ago

Are Aliens Doing ‘Maintenance’ On Their Own? Jordan’s NDE Theory Will Blow Your Mind | DSH #1674

This book was mentioned in the context of Freemasonry, specifically referencing the initiation rituals for the Scottish Rite.

I encourage people to read Morals and Dogma by Albert Pike and Encyclopedia of Freemasonry by Albert Mackey.

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An Encyclopedia Of Freemasonry1919 Vol 2 A G Mackey

Albert G. MacKey

Mentioned 7 months ago

Are Aliens Doing ‘Maintenance’ On Their Own? Jordan’s NDE Theory Will Blow Your Mind | DSH #1674

This encyclopedia was suggested reading alongside 'Morals and Dogma' for those interested in Freemasonry.

I encourage people to read Morals and Dogma by Albert Pike and Encyclopedia of Freemasonry by Albert Mackey.

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ESV Church Bible (Hardcover, Black)

ESV Bibles

Mentioned 7 months ago

Are Aliens Doing ‘Maintenance’ On Their Own? Jordan’s NDE Theory Will Blow Your Mind | DSH #1674

The speaker discussed The Bible, noting parts might be based on the Torah, and questioned whether the Book of Revelations was a true account or a veiled plan for world domination.

But there's another book besides the history book that's very, very influential, which, by the way, my relative wider. It was written in every history book in the United States of America. And, you know, regarding the, you know, all the things he's done, you know, we'll go over that another time if you want. He was actually John Wayne's acting coach.

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Wetiko

Paul Levy

Mentioned 7 months ago

Brandon Dey: The Breatharian Who Broke His Sternum and Awakened His Higher Self | DSH #1673

The guest mentioned that this book discussed an entity or 'wetico' whose aggressive, hateful, and warlike consciousness was completely foreign to his own peaceful consciousness as a baby.

It's a whole nother story with this kind of like demon kind of thing. Wow. That sort of engrafted itself to my consciousness. As a baby, huh?

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New Orleans Vampires

Marita Woywod Crandle

Mentioned 7 months ago

Charlotte Loretta: Psychic Medium Reveals What’s REALLY Attacking People in Their Sleep. | DSH #1659

The speaker mentioned throwing this book out because it contained photos of vampires, which caused her to feel her life force being drained when looking at them.

I read this book and I think it's by, I forgot the name of this author, but it was called New Orleans vampires or NOLA vampires. And I'm like, girl, why would you put the pictures in here?

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The Fat of the Land

Vilhjalmur Stefansson

Mentioned 7 months ago

Robert Kiltz: The Fertility Crisis EXPLAINED. Why Today’s Diet Is Making Us Infertile | DSH #1655

This book by Wilhelm Erstefensen, studied in the early 1900s, detailed the diet of indigenous people, suggesting that eating fat was natural and necessary for health, contrasting with modern diet trends that displaced indigenous populations by providing them with plant-based diets.

And if you go back to our ancients, you look at our Eskimos and you look at Wilhelm Erstefensen and his work that he did in the early 1900s, Fat of the Land.

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Make Him A Sandwich

Candace Owens

Mentioned 7 months ago

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Candace Owens had a book out with this title, which promoted ideas about women returning to traditional roles, which the guest found hypocritical given Owens' success as a public figure.

She has a book out called Make Him a Sandwich, which it's like, okay, then you should go do that. You know, why are you here debating me? You should be at home in the kitchen with a kid on your hip waiting for your gay husband to come home and give you your allowance.

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$100M Offers

Alex Hormozi

Mentioned 7 months ago

Dan Khan: 27-Year-Old Millionaire Exposes Western Brainwashing & Modern Society. | DSH #1654

This book was mentioned as greatly changing the speaker's perspective on offers, and it was claimed that the book had easily made the speaker over a million dollars.

Hormozi's book really changed my perspective on it too. The Grand Slam offer, yeah. $100 million offers. Yep, exactly. Yeah, it made me really... I could probably say that book made me over a million dollars, honestly. Easily. Crazy, right?

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The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)

Lin Johnson

Mentioned 7 months ago

Denea Hugunin: Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Forgot | DSH #1653

The book was discussed extensively regarding its historical accuracy, with the speaker asserting that much of what is told about figures like Jesus and concepts like 'sin' originating from the Anunnaki lineage, specifically Enki/Sin, was fabricated or rewritten over time.

And so why are you basing your life off of a book? And I'm not a Satanist or anarchy. I'm a deeply spiritual person, deeply connected person, but this whole religion thing is creating extremism in some ways.

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Amateur Hour

Charlie Spiering

Mentioned 7 months ago

Naima Troutt: Why Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Be Politicians. | DSH #1651

The host mentioned starting to listen to Kamala Harris's book on Audible but was not feeling it and did not finish it.

Did you read Kamala's book? No, I didn't read Kamala's book. Really? No.

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1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

James Mustich

Mentioned 7 months ago

Andrew Wilson: The Dark Side of TikTok No One Wants to Talk About | DSH #1648

This book was mentioned as being written by Mehdi Hassan, focusing on techniques to ensure one never loses a debate.

Mehdi Hassan wrote a book. My understanding is that the book is about how to not ever lose a debate.

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The money masters

john train

Mentioned 7 months ago

Sam Tripoli: How Negative Energy, Fear & Anxiety Are Used Today | DSH #1647

This book was mentioned as an interesting story that explained how Nixon took the US off the gold standard because all the gold had allegedly been taken from Fort Knox by the Rockefellers and given to their wealthy friends.

I found out this really interesting story. It's called The Money Masters.

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Judy Blume

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

It was mentioned as a book read by Nina in high school that she enjoyed, due to it's relatable subject matter of a young girl experiencing puberty.

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I would read books like, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

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It was mentioned as a book read by Nina in high school that she enjoyed, due to it's relatable subject matter of a young girl experiencing puberty.

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I would read books like, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Which is about a 12 year old girl starting her period.

I can relate.

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Alex Hormozi

$100M Offers

How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No (Acquisition.com $100M Series)

It was mentioned as a book about marketing that could be helpful in certain situations, specifically when failing at marketing.

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I'm failing at marketing. Well, I better go read, you know, $100 million leads.

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It was mentioned as a book about marketing that could be helpful in certain situations, specifically when failing at marketing.

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I'm failing at marketing. Well, I better go read, you know, $100 million leads.

Life in the Fishbowl: The harrowing true story of an undercover cop who took down 51 of the nation’s most notorious Crips and his cultural awakening amidst a poor, gang-infested neighborhood Cover

Tegan Broadwater

Life in the Fishbowl

The harrowing true story of an undercover cop who took down 51 of the nation’s most notorious Crips and his cultural awakening amidst a poor, gang-infested neighborhood

It was mentioned as a book written by a police officer detailing a large drug bust and how it negatively impacted many children without parents, leading him to create a program for them.

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So there's this book that's out and I've been I want this officer I hope he can get on his show an officer by the name of Teagan Broadwater local cop working in the neighborhood they wanted to do uh t...

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It was mentioned as a book written by a police officer detailing a large drug bust and how it negatively impacted many children without parents, leading him to create a program for them.

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So there's this book that's out and I've been I want this officer I hope he can get on his show an officer by the name of Teagan Broadwater local cop working in the neighborhood they wanted to do uh they want to take down uh the four trade gangster crips out of footwork.

And he wrote a book that's called life uh life in a fishbowl that talks about this historic drug arrest and he went back and helped create a program that's called hope for him for these kids in that same neighborhood.

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Harold S. Kushner

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

The book's title was mentioned in the context of Kamal reflecting on why bad things happen, relating it to his botched surgery and subsequent recovery.

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It's like who was that, Rabbi Kushner, who wrote this book, Why bad things happen to good people?

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The book's title was mentioned in the context of Kamal reflecting on why bad things happen, relating it to his botched surgery and subsequent recovery.

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It's like who was that, Rabbi Kushner, who wrote this book, Why bad things happen to good people?

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Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

It was mentioned as a Nicholas Sparks film where Zac Efron played an Iraq veteran Marine, and was the first film Aaron worked on in Hollywood.

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He was playing a Marine Iraq veteran in a movie called The Lucky One. It's a Nicholas Sparks film and that was kind of the entrance into it.

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It was mentioned as a Nicholas Sparks film where Zac Efron played an Iraq veteran Marine, and was the first film Aaron worked on in Hollywood.

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He was playing a Marine Iraq veteran in a movie called The Lucky One. It's a Nicholas Sparks film and that was kind of the entrance into it.

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Gordon Bufton

Eluding Reality

A Memoir about Drugs, Psych Wards, and Recovery

It was mentioned as Gordon's first book, published at age 25, and a memoir about drug cycling and recovery. He regretted not starting a podcast at that time, which could have built a larger audience.

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Every single one of my biggest mistake in my professional career is when I released my first book at 25, Eluding Reality, a Memor about Drug Cyclery and Recovery.

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It was mentioned as Gordon's first book, published at age 25, and a memoir about drug cycling and recovery. He regretted not starting a podcast at that time, which could have built a larger audience.

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Every single one of my biggest mistake in my professional career is when I released my first book at 25, Eluding Reality, a Memor about Drug Cyclery and Recovery.

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Gordie Bufton

The Connection Effect

An Entrepreneur's Playbook To Unlocking The Present Moment

It was described as containing the wisdom behind his ability to connect with people around the world. It was recommended for listeners to check out.

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Love for you to check out my book, The Connection Effect available anywhere books are.

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It was described as containing the wisdom behind his ability to connect with people around the world. It was recommended for listeners to check out.

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Love for you to check out my book, The Connection Effect available anywhere books are.

That is basically all the wisdom of how I'm able to connect with people all around the world in there.

Financial Lovemaking 101: Merging Assets With Your Partner in Ways That Feel Good Cover

Dr. Boyce Watkins

Financial Lovemaking 101

Merging Assets With Your Partner in Ways That Feel Good

Dr. Watkins mentioned his book 'Financial Lovemaking' while discussing how financial responsibility and capability play a role in attraction and relationships, specifically for men.

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In fact, when I wrote a book called financial lovemaking years ago, I studied and I and they they they have studies that say that even women are naturally less sexually attracted to men when they're f...

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Dr. Watkins mentioned his book 'Financial Lovemaking' while discussing how financial responsibility and capability play a role in attraction and relationships, specifically for men.

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In fact, when I wrote a book called financial lovemaking years ago, I studied and I and they they they have studies that say that even women are naturally less sexually attracted to men when they're falling off financially or they're financially irresponsible or financially incapable.

Obvious: Seeing the Evil That's in Plain Sight and Doing Something About It Cover

Albin Sadar

Obvious

Seeing the Evil That's in Plain Sight and Doing Something About It

Bill Walsh offered a free copy of his book, 'The Obvious', to listeners and also mentioned he would give out free tickets to any event he attends. It was compared to 'The Secret' movie in style.

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You know what, free book. If you guys want to copy my book, I wrote a book called The Obvious.

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Bill Walsh offered a free copy of his book, 'The Obvious', to listeners and also mentioned he would give out free tickets to any event he attends. It was compared to 'The Secret' movie in style.

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You know what, free book. If you guys want to copy my book, I wrote a book called The Obvious.

It's a, you see the movie The Secret and at any event that you're going to be at I'll be glad to give out some free tickets from those events too.

All they have to do is just text the word Obvious. Awesome. It's a cool, it texts Obvious to 26786 to get my book newsletter and some free tickets.

Be It Until You Become It: The Law of Attraction Explained Through Neuroscience and Ancient Wisdom Cover

Natasha Graziano

Be It Until You Become It

The Law of Attraction Explained Through Neuroscience and Ancient Wisdom

It was mentioned as a best-selling book that the speaker wrote, encouraging readers to embrace their true selves.

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Like I wrote a whole book on it. Be it till you become it. It's the best seller if you don't have it. Why? Go get it.

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It was mentioned as a best-selling book that the speaker wrote, encouraging readers to embrace their true selves.

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Like I wrote a whole book on it. Be it till you become it. It's the best seller if you don't have it. Why? Go get it.

The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure Cover

Grant Cardone

The 10X Rule

The Only Difference Between Success and Failure

Grant Cardone was mentioned as a successful entrepreneur in the field of internet marketing, despite a large brand and business empire, including real estate.

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I think maybe the only guy or one of the few guys who really just stays in this industry and does well is like Grant Cardone.

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Grant Cardone was mentioned as a successful entrepreneur in the field of internet marketing, despite a large brand and business empire, including real estate.

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I think maybe the only guy or one of the few guys who really just stays in this industry and does well is like Grant Cardone.

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Hindi Edition by Og Mandino (Author)

The Greatest Salesman in the World (Hindi)

During his appearance, guest Tanner Chidester strongly recommended the Hindi edition of "The Greatest Salesman in the World," noting its profound impact on his professional life. He specifically credited the book with providing inspiration and improving his ability to build relationships and cultivate a resilient business mindset.

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Brian Johnson

Areté

Activate Your Heroic Potential

The book was highlighted by host Sean Kelly, who noted that author Brian Johnson compiled his popular short PDF summaries of ancient Stoic works into this volume. Kelly explained that Areté takes complex philosophies, like those from Marcus Aurelius, and presents them in accessible, "bite-sized" segments, praising its utility in delivering concise philosophical wisdom.

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It was mentioned that Brian Johnson, the philosopher, wrote a book called 'Arate' that contained short PDF summaries of Stoic books, which he had previously reviewed.

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And he just wrote a book called Arate.

He did these short PDF summaries of super old Stoke books. It was like Marcus Aurelius and the stoic philosophers and kind of like Ryan Holiday, but packaged up into these tiny little bite-sized 20-minute segments.

Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU Cover

Douglas Brackmann

Driven

Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU

In the episode, Perry Belcher highlighted the book as a very good read that explores the farmer and hunter brain, focusing on the entrepreneur mindset. He praised the first three chapters as extraordinary and urged entrepreneurs to read it to be blown away by its insights. The discussion conveyed strong enthusiasm for the title's relevance to business owners.

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It was described as a very good book that discusses the farmer and hunter brain, specifically focusing on the entrepreneur perspective.

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There's a book by Doug Brockman called Driven. It's really, really good. It talks a lot about the farmer and the hunter brain.

The first three chapters of the book are extraordinary.

If you're an entrepreneur, read it because you'll just be blown away by how...

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Cover

Robert T. Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

During a discussion contrasting a real estate investor's approach with Dave Ramsey's philosophy, the podcast referenced Robert Kiyosaki's work. The speaker used the book to highlight a key disagreement regarding debt, positioning Kiyosaki's philosophy as an advocate for responsible leveraging that stands in opposition to Ramsey's anti-debt stance.

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Mary Inman

Living Proof

I Am Living Proof

In the episode, Simon Hill highlighted that the title, which he published in 2021, serves as a concise distillation of insights from over 320 podcasts, focusing on measurable factors that predict healthspan. He explained that the book underpins the Living Proof Challenge, outlining ten key truths and science‑based protocols to be practiced over a 12‑week period to help listeners build healthier habits. The discussion presented the work as a practical, evidence‑driven guide for improving long‑term wellbeing.

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It was published in 2021 and is a distillation of information from 320+ podcasts, summarizing what can be measured to predict healthspan and interventions to improve them over a 12-week period.

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So I've written a book that I published in 2021.

The Living Proof challenge is kind of my answer to that.

So the challenge is basically a distillation of all of that information and will be really objective.

What are the things we can measure that really predict our health span? I call those the 10 truths.

What are the science-based interventions or protocols that can improve those? Let's put those into the challenge and help people build habits around those over a 12-week period.

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Henri CHARRIERE

Papillon;

During a discussion about French Guiana, Taylor Cavanaugh casually referenced the movie adaptation of Papillon, starring Dustin Hoffman. He noted that the 1970s film vividly depicted the harsh environment of the French penal colony, using it as a geographical and historical touchstone, though the book itself was not directly discussed.

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The movie based on this book, starring Dustin Hoffman, was mentioned as being about the French penal colony in French Guiana.

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And anybody seen the movie as the Papillon? It's like with Dennis Hoffman, old movie in the 70s. That's the movie about French Guillaume, which is, dude, there's a lot of gold down there.

I Am the Word: A Guide to the Consciousness of Man's Self in a Transitioning Time (Mastery Trilogy/Paul Selig Series) Cover

Paul Selig

I Am the Word

A Guide to the Consciousness of Man's Self in a Transitioning Time (Mastery Trilogy/Paul Selig Series)

It was described as the primer for all the other books, and many readers reported having profound experiences while reading it.

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I think the first book, I Am the Word, which is really the primer for all the books that follow, because people were reading that thing and having these big experiences from the top,...

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It was described as the primer for all the other books, and many readers reported having profound experiences while reading it.

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I think the first book, I Am the Word, which is really the primer for all the books that follow, because people were reading that thing and having these big experiences from the top, and that still happens.

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