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Books by Erich von Däniken mentioned on podcasts

4 books across 8 episodes on 2 podcasts.

Erich von Däniken and his influential fringe theory texts, most notably 'Chariots of the Gods?', frequently spark engaging conversations about ancient civilizations and extraterrestrial contact across various podcasts. On 'The Joe Rogan Experience', Joe Rogan and his guests frequently discussed 'Chariots of the Gods?', with Rogan sharing anecdotes about meeting von Däniken at a lunch hosted by Peter Thiel to discuss ancient alien theories. On 'Stuff They Don't Want You To Know', the hosts explored the monumental publishing history of 'Chariots of the Gods?', noting how the 1969 paperback became an international bestseller and triggered a wave of similar works examining fringe historical ideas and ancient technologies. The hosts also referenced von Däniken's later writings, such as 'History Is Wrong', while delving into mysteries like the Ica stones and the Phoenix lights. Across these appearances, von Däniken's controversial hypotheses about ancient astronauts and primordial human contact continue to serve as a fascinating cultural touchstone for discussions regarding alternative history, archaeology, and popular documentary lore in the modern media landscape.

  1. Chariots of the Gods?

    5 mentions · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, The Joe Rogan Experience

    Chariots of the Gods? by Erich von Däniken is a controversial bestselling book that argues ancient civilizations and human technological advancements were heavily influenced by extraterrestrial visitors.

    Discussed
    “Eric Von Daniken? Eric Von Daniken, yes, that's right, Chariots of the Gods!”
    Speaker Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: The Windover Bog Bodies 2024-11-19 Listen at 3:53
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  2. Chariot Of The Gods

    1 mention · The Joe Rogan Experience

    Discussed
    “Eric Von Daniken is the one who wrote 'Chariots of the Gods.'”
    Speaker The Joe Rogan Experience Joe Rogan Experience #2093 - Sober October Crew 2024-06-27 Listen at 3:19:23
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  3. History Is Wrong

    1 mention · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

    Discussed
    “Yeah, that's just at least the image I get. Eric Von Däniken! Love to drop that name.”
    Speaker Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: What are the Phoenix lights? 2024-12-30 Listen at 18:38
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  4. Miracle of the Gods

    1 mention · The Joe Rogan Experience

    Discussed
    “That was 17. Uh Cherries of the Gods. No, when I was at Peter Teal's house when Von Dan that must have been 2018, 2019.”
    Speaker The Joe Rogan Experience #2331 - Jesse Michels 2025-06-03 Listen at 2:31
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library