Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2026-02-20

Books mentioned on #2458 - Matt McCusker

2 books · With Matt McCusker · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, actor, and co-host of “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” with Shane Gillis. His most recent special, “Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering,” is streaming on Netflix.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

1. 

   Lonesome Dove

   Larry McMurtry · at 36:55

   Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a widely celebrated epic Western novel that follows former Texas Rangers on a cattle drive from the border of Texas to Montana.

   Discussed

   “I've been reading West I'm reading Lone Lonesome Dove right now. It's like an old classic western and they just talk about how hot they are all day long. It's just dust in their face and it's like, dude, that [ __ ] would suck.”

   Joe Rogan #2458 - Matt McCusker 2026-02-20 Listen at 36:55

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible
2. 

   Empire of the Summer Moon

   S. C. Gwynne · at 37:17

   Empire of the Summer Moon by S.

   Recommended

   “There's a great book about Texas called um Empire of the Summer Moon. Oh, I've heard of that before. About the settlers encountering the Comanche.”

   Joe Rogan #2458 - Matt McCusker 2026-02-20 Listen at 37:17

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible