Episode · The Shawn Ryan Show · 2026-07-27
Books mentioned on #325 Sean Strickland - The Most Controversial Fighter in the UFC Opens Up Like Never Before
Sean Strickland is a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion known for his outspoken personality and unconventional path to the top. After overcoming a difficult childhood, he found purpose through MMA and rose to become one of the sport's biggest stars, capturing the middleweight title in 2023 and reclaiming it in 2026.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Warrior Princess
Discussed“And and had him write the book, The Warrior Princess, and while he was baked out on Coke and all the other drugs, had him sign the rights to the book over to her.”
Where to get it
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Jesus Calling
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young is a daily devotional book containing short, accessible spiritual reflections intended to help readers explore faith without getting lost in complex biblical texts.
Recommended“It's a book called The Jesus Calling. You read one one thing a day. Super short. Takes no time.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing American History X
“So it just like I assumed that identity like there's this movie American History X. Oh yeah, I know it.”

