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The Joe Rogan Experience

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Solved: The Riddle of Heart Attacks Cover

Broda O. Barnes

Solved

The Riddle of Heart Attacks

He argued that low thyroid hormone, not cholesterol, was the primary driver of heart disease and promoted a thyroidfirst approach to cardiovascular health.

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Broda Barnes wrote this book called Solved the riddle of heart attacks in 1976. And his perspective was all about thyroid hormone.

— Episode: #2420 - Chris Masterjohn

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Episode: #2420 - Chris Masterjohn

He argued that low thyroid hormone, not cholesterol, was the primary driver of heart disease and promoted a thyroidfirst approach to cardiovascular health.

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Broda Barnes wrote this book called Solved the riddle of heart attacks in 1976. And his perspective was all about thyroid hormone.

The Dirty Tricks Department: Stanley Lovell, the OSS, and the Masterminds of World War II Secret Warfare Cover

John Lisle

The Dirty Tricks Department

Stanley Lovell, the OSS, and the Masterminds of World War II Secret Warfare

John Lisle described it as his first book about Stanley Lovell and the OSS, covering truthdrug experiments and the early intelligence science community.

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My first book, the Jersey Tricks Department, it's about Stanley Lovell and that group.

— Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

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Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

John Lisle described it as his first book about Stanley Lovell and the OSS, covering truthdrug experiments and the early intelligence science community.

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My first book, the Jersey Tricks Department, it's about Stanley Lovell and that group.

There are a lot of books out there on any number of topics that anyone could be interested in. But the fact that, you know, I consider myself extremely lucky. I happened to write this book at the right time and someone happened to be interested in this kind of topic.

The other book is The Dirty Tricks Department, Stanley Lovell, The OSS, and the Masterminds of World WarII, Secret Warfare.

Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRA Cover

John Lisle

Project Mind Control

Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRA

He said the book examined Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the tragedy of MKUltra, linking it to earlier OSS experiments and the science attachs.

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Project Mind Control, Sidney Gottlieb, The CIA and the Tragedy of MKUltra, which really is a tragedy.

— Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

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Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

He said the book examined Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the tragedy of MKUltra, linking it to earlier OSS experiments and the science attachs.

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Project Mind Control, Sidney Gottlieb, The CIA and the Tragedy of MKUltra, which really is a tragedy.

I thought that's the connection between Stanley Lovell, my first book, and now this one.

Best Evidence: Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy Cover

David S. Lifton

Best Evidence

Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy

John Lisle recalled reading Lifton's book while on tour, which examined the JFK assassination and contributed to his interest in conspiracy research.

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I was in my early 20s, this guy that was a friend of mine that was in a band had read this book called Best Evidence by David Lifton.

— Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

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Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

John Lisle recalled reading Lifton's book while on tour, which examined the JFK assassination and contributed to his interest in conspiracy research.

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I was in my early 20s, this guy that was a friend of mine that was in a band had read this book called Best Evidence by David Lifton.

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: 50th Anniversary Edition Cover

Thomas S. Kuhn

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

50th Anniversary Edition

He referenced Kuhn's classic work while discussing how scientists rationalize anomalies before paradigm shifts.

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He wrote the most influential book in the philosophy of science called The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, basically explaining how science changes or progresses over time.

— Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

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Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

He referenced Kuhn's classic work while discussing how scientists rationalize anomalies before paradigm shifts.

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He wrote the most influential book in the philosophy of science called The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, basically explaining how science changes or progresses over time.

Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare Cover

Thomas Rid

Active Measures

The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare

Lisle mentioned Rid's book as a source on Russian disinformation campaigns that use fake online personas.

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There's a book called Active Measures by Thomas Ridd. And he kind of chronicles what they were doing.

— Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

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Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

Lisle mentioned Rid's book as a source on Russian disinformation campaigns that use fake online personas.

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There's a book called Active Measures by Thomas Ridd. And he kind of chronicles what they were doing.

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Peg Kehret

Abduction!

Lisle cited Mack's book as an example of a psychologist who used hypnotic regression to study alienabduction reports.

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John Mack... He wrote a book called Abduction.

— Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

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Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

Lisle cited Mack's book as an example of a psychologist who used hypnotic regression to study alienabduction reports.

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John Mack... He wrote a book called Abduction.

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Sterling Hayden

WANDERER

He said he discovered a quote originated from Hayden's memoir "Wanderer" after tracing it through multiple sources.

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I got that quote in my book from a book called WANDERER by this guy named Sterling Hayden, the actor, later an actor.

— Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

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Episode: #2419 - John Lisle

He said he discovered a quote originated from Hayden's memoir "Wanderer" after tracing it through multiple sources.

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I got that quote in my book from a book called WANDERER by this guy named Sterling Hayden, the actor, later an actor.

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Jenika Snow

The Death Dealer (Love Like A Loaded Gun Book 1)

They recalled reading FrankFrazetta's Volume3 titledTheDeathDealer, describing it as a favorite book with striking artwork that they used to read and admire.

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Frank Frazetta's Volume 3, The Death Dealer.

— Episode: #2409 - Brian Redban

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Episode: #2409 - Brian Redban

They recalled reading FrankFrazetta's Volume3 titledTheDeathDealer, describing it as a favorite book with striking artwork that they used to read and admire.

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Frank Frazetta's Volume 3, The Death Dealer.

I used to read those books. Frank Frazetta's Volume 3, The Death Dealer. It was my favorite.

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Norman Ohler

Blitzed

Drugs in the Third Reich

It was praised as a highly eyeopening book about drug use in the Third Reich, and the speakers said they could not recommend it enough.

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There's a really good book. Blitzed. I can't remember the name. Norman Oler. Blitzed.

— Episode: #2406 - Russell Crowe

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Episode: #2406 - Russell Crowe

It was praised as a highly eyeopening book about drug use in the Third Reich, and the speakers said they could not recommend it enough.

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There's a really good book. Blitzed. I can't remember the name. Norman Oler. Blitzed.

And you got to take into consideration the drug aspect of the entire Nazi movement. Norman Oler, that book just, I can't recommend it enough. It's so eyeopening.

Becoming a Hollow Bone: Responding to the Call of Our Ancestral Blood Cover

Anne Wilson Schaef

Becoming a Hollow Bone

Responding to the Call of Our Ancestral Blood

It was described as a really good read about restoring temperate rainforest and was strongly recommended.

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Our Oak and Bones?

— Episode: #2406 - Russell Crowe

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Episode: #2406 - Russell Crowe

It was described as a really good read about restoring temperate rainforest and was strongly recommended.

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Our Oak and Bones?

Our Oak and Bones. Yeah. It's a really good read.

Death by Astonishment: Confronting the Mystery of the World's Strangest Drug (The DMT Book) Cover

Andrew R. Gallimore

Death by Astonishment

Confronting the Mystery of the World's Strangest Drug (The DMT Book)

Andrew Gallimore introduced his new book, explained its cover, and mentioned that he had recorded an audio version read by himself.

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Death by Astonishment, which is the famous Terence McKenna quote right? ...

— Episode: #2403 - Andrew Gallimore

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Episode: #2403 - Andrew Gallimore

Andrew Gallimore introduced his new book, explained its cover, and mentioned that he had recorded an audio version read by himself.

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Death by Astonishment, which is the famous Terence McKenna quote right? ...

Is it in audio form as well? Yeah. Read by myself. Beautiful. You've got a great voice for it. Perfect.

Supernatural: The Official Cookbook: Burgers, Pies, and Other Bites from the Road (Science Fiction Fantasy) Cover

Julie Tremaine

Supernatural

The Official Cookbook

Gallimore mentioned Hancock's book, noting that in it Hancock described his first DMT experience and the entities he encountered.

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Graham Hancock, actually, in his book Supernatural, in his first DMT experience, he described what he saw and how it changed his perspective.

— Episode: #2403 - Andrew Gallimore

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Episode: #2403 - Andrew Gallimore

Gallimore mentioned Hancock's book, noting that in it Hancock described his first DMT experience and the entities he encountered.

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Graham Hancock, actually, in his book Supernatural, in his first DMT experience, he described what he saw and how it changed his perspective.

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure Cover

Greg Lukianoff

The Coddling of the American Mind

How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

It was described as a great book that examines social media's impact on young people, especially women, and how it contributes to selfharm and mentalhealth issues.

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There's a great book about that from Jonathan Haidt called The Coddling of the American Mind. And it's all about social media's impact on young people and particularly women. I mean,...

— Episode: #2400 - Katee Sackhoff

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Episode: #2400 - Katee Sackhoff

It was described as a great book that examines social media's impact on young people, especially women, and how it contributes to selfharm and mentalhealth issues.

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There's a great book about that from Jonathan Haidt called The Coddling of the American Mind. And it's all about social media's impact on young people and particularly women. I mean, because young women experience a much, like, from the advent of social media, there's a ramped up market increase in selfharm, suicidal ideation, depression, bullying.

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Dr. Daryl Davis

The Klan Whisperer

Daryl Davis referenced his own book, noting it was available and highlighting his work on race relations.

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My book, Klan Whisperer, also available.

— Episode: #2399 - Daryl Davis & Jeff Schoep

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Episode: #2399 - Daryl Davis & Jeff Schoep

Daryl Davis referenced his own book, noting it was available and highlighting his work on race relations.

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My book, Klan Whisperer, also available.

American Nazi: From Hate To Humanity Cover

Jeff Schoep

American Nazi

From Hate To Humanity

Jeff Schoep mentioned his book, American Nazi, describing it as covering his journey from hate to humanity.

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And you also have a book out. Just tell everybody. It's called American Nazi, From Hate to Humanity.

— Episode: #2399 - Daryl Davis & Jeff Schoep

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Episode: #2399 - Daryl Davis & Jeff Schoep

Jeff Schoep mentioned his book, American Nazi, describing it as covering his journey from hate to humanity.

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And you also have a book out. Just tell everybody. It's called American Nazi, From Hate to Humanity.

My book, American Nazis, available now.

Henry Ford and the Jews: The Mass Production of Hate Cover

Neil Baldwin

Henry Ford and the Jews

The Mass Production of Hate

Jeff noted that Henry Ford authored the antiSemitic book International Jew, which was recommended within the group.

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Is that Henry Ford, the car guy? Yes. He wrote a book called International Jew? Yes.

— Episode: #2399 - Daryl Davis & Jeff Schoep

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Episode: #2399 - Daryl Davis & Jeff Schoep

Jeff noted that Henry Ford authored the antiSemitic book International Jew, which was recommended within the group.

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Is that Henry Ford, the car guy? Yes. He wrote a book called International Jew? Yes.

The Emperor Wears No Clothes: A History of Cannabis/Hemp/Marijuana Cover

Jack Herer

The Emperor Wears No Clothes

A History of Cannabis/Hemp/Marijuana

They said Jack Harrer authored The Emperor Wears No Clothes, a book describing his personal shift from being a Goldwater Republican to becoming a marijuana advocate.

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Jack Harrer was a guy who wrote The Emperor Wears No Clothes. It was a book about his transition from being a Goldwater Republican to being like a pot evangelist.

— Episode: #1475 - Bridget Phetasy

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Episode: #1475 - Bridget Phetasy

They said Jack Harrer authored The Emperor Wears No Clothes, a book describing his personal shift from being a Goldwater Republican to becoming a marijuana advocate.

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Jack Harrer was a guy who wrote The Emperor Wears No Clothes. It was a book about his transition from being a Goldwater Republican to being like a pot evangelist.

Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 Cover

Steve Coll

Ghost Wars

The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001

Joe mentioned that Ghost Wars gave him a clearer picture of the CIA's secret operations in Afghanistan and the involvement of the Pakistani ISI.

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I read a great book by Stephen Cole called Ghost Wars about the secret wars of the CIA in Afghanistan. It covered the Pakistani ISI, the CIA and the war in Afghanistan.

— Episode: Fight Companion - May 16, 2020

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Episode: Fight Companion - May 16, 2020

Joe mentioned that Ghost Wars gave him a clearer picture of the CIA's secret operations in Afghanistan and the involvement of the Pakistani ISI.

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I read a great book by Stephen Cole called Ghost Wars about the secret wars of the CIA in Afghanistan. It covered the Pakistani ISI, the CIA and the war in Afghanistan.

Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1 Cover

Neale Donald Walsch

Conversations with God

An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1

Anderson recalled his father giving him a series of "Conversations with God" books, describing how the dialogue with God profoundly impacted his life during a depressive period.

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He had a series of books called Conversations with God by Neil Donald Walsh. Have you ever heard of them?

— Episode: #2430 - Jay Anderson

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Episode: #2430 - Jay Anderson

Anderson recalled his father giving him a series of "Conversations with God" books, describing how the dialogue with God profoundly impacted his life during a depressive period.

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He had a series of books called Conversations with God by Neil Donald Walsh. Have you ever heard of them?

I was reading it and it helped tremendously, weirdly enough, which I didn't expect. And that put me on a path towards researching metaphysics and philosophy and science and consciousness.

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