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4 books across 7 episodes on 3 podcasts.

Every Man for Himself and God Against All is Werner Herzog’s most mentioned book on podcasts, brought up in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts (0 episodes with a recommendation). In all, 4 books by Werner Herzog have come up in 7 episodes on 3 podcasts, led by Every Man for Himself and God Against All (3 episodes), Twilight World (2 episodes) and The Future of Truth (1 episode), through .

Questions about books by Werner Herzog

What is Werner Herzog's most mentioned book on podcasts?

Every Man for Himself and God Against All is Werner Herzog's most mentioned book on podcasts, discussed in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts without an explicit recommendation, as of February 27, 2026.

How many of Werner Herzog's books come up on podcasts?

4 books by Werner Herzog come up on podcasts: 4 books across 7 episodes on 3 podcasts, as of February 27, 2026.

Which podcasts mention Werner Herzog most?

Freakonomics Radio (1 episode), People I (Mostly) Admire (1 episode) and The Book Review (1 episode).

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  1. Every Man for Himself and God Against All

    3 episodes · Freakonomics Radio, People I (Mostly) Admire, The Book Review

    Every Man for Himself and God Against All is an autobiographical memoir by the acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog, offering a stark and deeply reflective look into his extraordinary life, unconventional career, and singular artistic philosophy.

    Discussed
    “This is in your memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All, which is a title of a film as well, correct?”
    Stephen Dubner Freakonomics Radio 665. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ... 2026-02-27 Listen at 39:36
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Twilight World

    2 episodes · People I (Mostly) Admire, The Book Review

    Werner Herzog's debut novel tells the true story of a Japanese soldier who continued holding out on a Philippine island decades after the Second World War ended.

    Discussed
    “Then another one of your books that has had a tremendous impact on me, I think about it all the time, it's called 'The Twilight World.' Could you talk a bit about Hero Onoda's story and how you came to know him?”
    Steve Levitt People I (Mostly) Admire 120. Werner Herzog Thinks His Films Are a Distraction 2023-12-09 Listen at 20:35
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The Future of Truth

    1 episode · Freakonomics Radio

    Discussed
    “Werner Herzog recently published a book called The Future of Truth. Here's one bit that captures the essence. He writes, I don't think truth is some kind of pole star in the sky that we will one day get to.”
    Stephen Dubner Freakonomics Radio 665. Werner Herzog Isn’t Afraid ... 2026-02-27 Listen at 2:55
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. Werner Herzog - Of Walking in Ice

    1 episode · The Book Review

    Discussed
    “one of his more well-known books of walking in ice describes this journey he made on foot from Munich to Paris it was 600 miles in the dead of winter”
    Alexandra Alter The Book Review Jackie, Before Marrying Jack 2022-06-17 Listen at 27:31
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon