Episode · The Shawn Ryan Show · 2026-07-30
Books mentioned on #326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a Broken Neck
Kegan "Smurf" Gill is a former U.S.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Last Run
Discussed“I had read this book called The Last Run, and it's all about the rescue missions those guys are doing up in Alaska.”
Where to get it
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Finding Ultra
Finding Ultra by Rich Roll is a powerful memoir documenting the author's dramatic midlife transformation from an unhealthy, depressed, and struggling alcoholic into an elite ultra-endurance athlete.
Recommended“It's called Finding Ultra. It was basically his story of being basically struggling with alcohol”
Where to get it
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In Defense of Food
Discussed“And so I opened my eyes to uh some books by Michael Poland. There's one called indefensive food and I started reading”
Where to get it
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How to Change Your Mind
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan is a non-fiction exploration of the history and science of psychedelics, including LSD and psilocybin, and their application in modern therapeutic settings.
Recommended“And the book that really changed it was uh in defense of food or not in defense of food, how to change your mind by Michael Poland, which is now a Netflix documentary on the use of psychedelic assisted therapy”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Phoenix Revival
“In Phoenix Revival, you recount your journey of survival, recovery, and finding purpose after unimaginable adversity.”
Own book Phoenix Revival
“This is a copy of my book. I signed that one for you.”