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The Book of Giants: The Secret History in the Dead Sea Scrolls about Fallen Angels and Their Offspring. Exploring the Nephilim, Manichean, and Aramaic ... and Gnostic Gospels Bible Collection) Cover

Jeremy Payton

The Book of Giants

The Secret History in the Dead Sea Scrolls about Fallen Angels and Their Offspring. Exploring the Nephilim, Manichean, and Aramaic ... and Gnostic Gospels Bible Collection)

The book was mentioned as an ancient text found among the Dead Sea Scrolls that lists giants and includes Gilgamesh.

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there's a text called the book of the giants that we found among the dead sea scrolls. Huh, that's not part of the Bible, but it includes a list of the giants, a list of the Nephilim. And Gilgamesh is...

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Episode: The Secret History of Biblical Giants, Demons, and...

The book was mentioned as an ancient text found among the Dead Sea Scrolls that lists giants and includes Gilgamesh.

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there's a text called the book of the giants that we found among the dead sea scrolls. Huh, that's not part of the Bible, but it includes a list of the giants, a list of the Nephilim. And Gilgamesh is one of the names. Uh, that's listed there. So this was a very deliberate, right. This isn't just incidental.

Seeing the Supernatural: Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death Encounters, and Other Mysteries of the Unseen World Cover

Lee Strobel

Seeing the Supernatural

Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death Encounters, and Other Mysteries of the Unseen World

In the episode, Lee Strobel referenced his own title to explain that the book documents various cases of angels, demons, mystical dreams, near‑death experiences, and other supernatural phenomena. The discussion centered on the book’s purpose of exploring and recording these unseen‑world encounters, without offering a strong endorsement or criticism.

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Episode: Lee Strobel: Possession, Miracles, Visions, and En...

Lee Strobel wrote this book to explore and document cases of angels, demons, mystical dreams, neardeath experiences and other supernatural phenomena.

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I have a chapter in my book, Seeing the Supernatural.

War Is a Racket (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) Cover

Smedley Darlington Butler

War Is a Racket (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)

In the episode, the hosts highlighted the anti‑war work of a highly decorated Marine, noting that the book exposed how the U.S. military served corporate and financial interests and argued it deserved broader readership today. They emphasized the author's firsthand experience and concluded that stopping the military‑industrial complex required removing profit motives. The overall tone was strongly supportive.

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Episode: Ben of Ben & Jerry’s Exposes the Motives Behind Wa...

The speakers highlighted Butler's antiwar book, noting it exposed how the U.S. military served corporate interests and argued it should be more widely read today.

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So that you brought a book by Smedley Darlington Butler, the most decorated Marine in World War One. He's a Marine General. He won two Medals of Honor. And he wrote a book called War is a Racket.

And during that period, I spent most of my time as a high class muscle man for big business, for Wall Street and the bankers. Butler wrote in 1955.

I brought light to the Dominican Republic for the American sugar interests in 1916. I helped make Honduras right for the American fruit companies in 1903. In China in 1927, I helped set it up so that standard oil went on its way unmolested. Looking back on it, I feel I might have given Al Capone a few hints. The best he could do was to operate in three city districts.

I really do think that's what it's about. You know, that's what Smedley Butler came up with. Yeah. I mean, you read the whole rest of his book and he says at the end, you know, these antiwar protesters, they're really good people. But you're never going to stop the militaryindustrialcongressional complex until you take the profit out of it.

So Spendley Butler, I know you know this, I think he first gave that speech in 1935ish. And he was later kind of lumped in with bad people as somehow proNazi.

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Bethany Hamilton

Surfing Past Fear

The book was highlighted when Bethany Hamilton discussed her own children's title, describing it as a sweet story that encouraged kids to face and overcome their fears. She presented it as an inspirational tool for young readers.

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Episode: Bethany Hamilton: Men in Women’s Sports, Marriage...

Bethany said she had written the children's book Surfing Past Fears, describing it as a sweet story that inspires kids to overcome their fears.

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I wrote my book, Surfing Past Fears, a really sweet story inspiring children to overcome their fears.

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Morgan L. Busse

Son of Truth (Follower of the Word Book 2)

In the episode, Bethany Hamilton referenced a title she thought was called The Son of Truth, noting it was another good book she knew about. She expressed uncertainty about the exact name but still highlighted it as a worthwhile read.

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Episode: Bethany Hamilton: Men in Women’s Sports, Marriage...

Bethany mentioned a title she thought was called The Son of Truth, noting it was another good book she knew about.

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I think it was called The Son of Truth.

No, no, it wasn't The Son of Truth, but that's another one that's really good too.

Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health Cover

Casey Means MD

Good Energy

The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

The hosts praised the book as a potentially transformative work that could significantly impact the country's health, noting the authors' expertise and personal dedication. They highlighted its focus on simple reasons behind worsening health and described it as a vital resource. Overall, they expressed strong endorsement of the title.

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Episode: Calley & Casey Means: The Truth About Ozempic, the...

The hosts praised the book as a potentially transformative work that would have a big effect on the country's health, noting it was written by the Means siblings and dedicated to Casey's mother.

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I think this book is gonna have a big effect on the course of the country, and the reason I think that is because you two are the perfect people to write it.

We are working and we are evangelizing this book, Good Energy, is that the reasons why Americans are getting sicker every year are very simple.

This book is dedicated to her. And I think my mom, she's sort of the archetypal American patient... She passed away far too early after 40 years of completely missed warning signs...

I never do this because it feels so grubby and commercial, but in this case, I mean it. Good Energy. And that was Good Energy.

Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs Cover

Johann Hari

Magic Pill

The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs

The book was brought up during a discussion about Ozempic and other weight‑loss drugs, where the host dismissed its claim that a single shot could solve chronic health issues. He described the premise as dark and misleading, warning that it creates a stranglehold on the public. The conversation highlighted concerns about the risks and hype surrounding the so‑called magic pill.

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Episode: Calley & Casey Means: The Truth About Ozempic, the...

Tucker Carlson dismissed the magic pill notion, noting the book by Yohan Ari claimed a single shot could solve chronic health issues, but called it dark and misleading.

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I think it's very dark. I think it's a stranglehold on the US population, almost solidifying this idea that there is a Magic Pill. I mean, literally the book by Yohan Ari is called Magic Pill.

Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs Cover

Johann Hari

Magic Pill

The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs

In the episode discussing Ozempic, the host referenced the book as a critique of the idea that a single pill can resolve chronic health problems, emphasizing concerns about pharmaceutical influence and cellular damage. The discussion framed the title as evidence that relying on such drugs may be misguided.

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Episode: Calley & Casey Means: The Truth About Ozempic, the...

The podcast mentioned the book as a critique of the notion that a single pill can solve chronic health issues.

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the book by Yohan Ari is called Magic Pill. And convincing us that salvation from our chronic health issues is going to be found in a shot when we are living in a toxic stew that's destroying our cellular biology.

Woke Is Dead: How common sense triumphed in an age of total madness Cover

Piers Morgan

Woke Is Dead

How common sense triumphed in an age of total madness

In the episode, Carlson presented the title as his own work, arguing that the woke left had become authoritarian and that a fierce public backlash signaled its decline. He described the book as an aspirational statement about common sense triumphing over what he called "total madness," positioning it as proof of a cultural shift. The discussion was supportive and framed the book as a noteworthy commentary on current events.

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Episode: Tucker Puts Piers Morgan’s Views on Free Speech to...

Carlson said he had written the book to argue that the woke left had become authoritarian and that its downfall was evident, referencing the strong public backlash that followed.

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I wrote a book called Woke Is Dead, which is more an aspiration than a reality at the moment.

The public backlash was so ferocious that within a week, the police said, we're not going to prosecute anyone for this kind of thing again. That was a bug when I went, we're finally getting a bit of something back.

The Death of Money: The Coming Collapse of the International Monetary System Cover

James Rickards

The Death of Money

The Coming Collapse of the International Monetary System

It was mentioned as a source where the author discusses how the Federal Reserve can mark its gold assets to market or cost, and how this practice can affect the perception of insolvency and the broader financial system.

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James Rickards, who is a famous commentator on these topics, he's written a few books about this topic. And he describes in one of his books, I believe it's The Death of Money, where...

— Episode: One of America’s Biggest Gold Wholesaler...

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It was mentioned as a source where the author discusses how the Federal Reserve can mark its gold assets to market or cost, and how this practice can affect the perception of insolvency and the broader financial system.

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James Rickards, who is a famous commentator on these topics, he's written a few books about this topic. And he describes in one of his books, I believe it's The Death of Money, where he discusses the fact that the Federal Reserve technically on paper marking everything to market has been underwater a couple of times, essentially insolvent.

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William Rodman Shankle

Preventing Alzheimer's

The book was brought up when Dr. Daniel Amen noted that he had authored it years earlier and had faced a lot of criticism for its content. He mentioned that it was published around the time Reagan died. The discussion highlighted the controversy surrounding the work rather than endorsing it.

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Episode: Big Pharma’s Most Dangerous Lie and the Dark Truth...

He said he had written the book years earlier and received considerable criticism for it.

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I wrote a book many years ago called Preventing Alzheimer's and got no end of grief from it. Published at the year Reagan died.

Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain: Breaking the Doom Loop to Heal Chronic Physical and Emotional Pain Cover

Dr. Daniel G. Amen M.D.

Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain

Breaking the Doom Loop to Heal Chronic Physical and Emotional Pain

The host announced the upcoming release of the book and explained that chronic pain is ultimately processed in the brain, not just at the site of injury. He noted that the title discusses how the brain remodels pain signals and offers ways to break the resulting doom loop. The discussion presented the work as a promising approach for those dealing with persistent physical and emotional pain.

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He announced the upcoming release of the book and explained how chronic pain is actually processed in the brain.

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And I have a new book coming out in December, Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain. And I talk about this in the book. If you have chronic pain, say you have a pain for three weeks or four weeks, well, pretty soon it's no longer in your back or just in your back. It's actually in your brain, that your brain with pain becomes remodeled.

The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, and More Cover

Daniel G. Amen, MD

The End of Mental Illness

How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, and More

During the episode, Dr. Daniel Amen briefly noted that he had authored another book titled the End of Mental Illness. The comment was a simple mention without any evaluation or recommendation.

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Episode: Big Pharma’s Most Dangerous Lie and the Dark Truth...

He said he had written another book titled The End of Mental Illness.

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So I wrote another book called The End of Mental Illness.

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Daniel G. Amen

Unchain Your Brain

During the episode, Dr. Daniel Amen highlighted the book he coauthored with David Smith, noting its emphasis on brain‑healthy approaches to overcoming addiction. He described it as a guide for breaking the addictions that can steal one’s life, positioning it as a useful resource for listeners seeking healthier recovery strategies. The discussion presented the title in a positive light, implying strong endorsement.

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Episode: Big Pharma’s Most Dangerous Lie and the Dark Truth...

He mentioned coauthoring the book with David Smith and describing its focus on brainhealthy addiction treatment.

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I wrote a book with David Smith called Unchain Your Brain, Breaking the Addictions That Steal Your Life.

Your Brain Is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups Cover

Daniel G. Amen, MD

Your Brain Is Always Listening

Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups

In the episode, Dr. Daniel Amen noted that he had rewritten the 12‑step program in the title. He identified the book as his work that addresses how the brain influences habits and happiness. The host did not elaborate further, so the book was only briefly mentioned.

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He said he had rewritten the 12step program in a book titled Your Brain Is Always Listening.

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I rewrote the 12 steps in one of my books, a book called Your Brain Is Always Listening.

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American Psychiatric Association Staff

DSM-IV

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

During a conversation about changes to diagnostic criteria, the host referenced the DSM‑IV committee, noting its role in shaping mental disorder definitions, with Dr. Daniel Amen mentioning it in passing.

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He referenced the DSMIV committee while discussing diagnostic criteria changes.

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The DSMIV committee.

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge)

The guest said he had read the book on a flight because he was curious about women, but he found it unarousing. He referenced it as a well‑known pornographic novel for women without endorsing it, making it a neutral, casual mention.

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The guest admitted he had read Fifty Shades of Grey on a flight because he was interested in women, even though he found it unarousing.

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Did you read, you know, the famous pornographic novel for women? ... Fifty Shades of Grey. Did you read it? No. Well, I read it because I'm interested in women.

Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, 7) Cover

Sarah J. Maas

Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, 7)

George Santos recounted that he read the final installment of the series in two days, describing the book as great and well‑written despite not having read the preceding volumes. He highlighted its length, noting it spanned about a thousand pages, and expressed enthusiasm for the story. His comments conveyed a strongly positive impression of the title.

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Episode: George Santos: Being Tortured, Finding God, and He...

He recounted reading the final installment of her fantasy series in two days, praising it as great despite missing the earlier books.

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I read a book by Sarah J. Maas, the final installment of her fantasy series called Kingdom of Ash. I think it's a thousand pages. I read that in two days. It was great. The sad part is there's like eight books that preceded and I never read them.

The gist of the book, really good book. I thought it was a really wellwritten book.

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy Cover

John J. Mearsheimer

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy

During the interview, Nick Fuentes said he had read the book and summarized its claim that Israel provides no strategic benefit to the United States and actually represents a strategic liability. The discussion highlighted the book’s argument as part of a broader conversation about the Israel lobby.

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Episode: Tucker Carlson Interviews Nick Fuentes

They read the book, which argued that Israel provides no strategic benefit to the United States and is actually a strategic liability.

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I read The Israel Lobby by Mir Shimer and Stephen Walt. They break it down very succinctly that there's no real strategic benefit. Actually, it's a strategic liability.

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C. S. Lewis

The Screwtape Letters

The host cited the book as a classic illustration of how subtle lies can undermine truth, using it to support the episode's point about dangerous deception. It was referenced as an example of the idea that prayer might be ineffective, highlighting its relevance to the discussion.

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Episode: Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuk...

The book was cited as a classic example of how subtle lies can undermine truth, illustrating the show's point about dangerous deception.

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The most dangerous lies, not the ones that are shouted in your face. The most dangerous lies are the ones that whisper to you. And chief among those lies is the idea that prayer doesn't work. ... The classic C.S. Lewis book, The Screwtape Letters, puts it perfectly.

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