Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2026-06-17

Books mentioned on #2515 - Chase Hughes

4 books · With Chase Hughes · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Chase Hughes is an expert in behavioral profiling, influence, and persuasion. He is the creator of the Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence system, founder of the “Station One” YouTube channel, and the author of several books, including “The Behavior Ops Manual” and “Tongue: A Cognitive Hazard.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. How to Change Your Mind

    Michael Pollan · at 31:40

    How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan is an investigative exploration of the history and science of psychedelics, including psilocybin, LSD, and their potential therapeutic applications.

    Recommended
    “I think that's the title of Michael Pollan's book, and it's a great way to describe it. Change your mind.”
    Where to get it
  2. The sacred mushroom and the cross

    John Marco Allegro · at 1:01:24 · mentioned 2 times

    The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross by John Marco Allegro is a controversial historical study that proposes Christianity and ancient religious rituals originated from fertility cults centered around the sacramental use of psychedelic mushrooms.

    Recommended
    “Cuz there's a great book called The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross. Have you ever read that? The John Marco Allegro book?”
    Where to get it
  3. Immortality Key

    Brian C. Muraresku, Graham Hancock · at 1:07:06

    The Immortality Key by Brian C.

    Discussed
    “That's from Brian Muraresku's book. Um The Immortality Key.”
    Where to get it
  4. Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things

    George Lakoff · at 2:17:08 · mentioned 2 times

    Discussed
    “Uh this guy, I can't remember his name, uh he wrote a book called Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things. That was the first language categories that we had for language was women, fire, and dangerous stuff.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Behavior Operations Manual
“Chase Hughes is an expert in behavioral profiling, influence, and persuasion. He is the creator of the Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence system, founder of the “Station One” YouTube channel, and the author of several books, including “The Behavior Ops Manual” and “Tongue: A Cognitive Hazard.””
Passing Tongue
“Chase Hughes is an expert in behavioral profiling, influence, and persuasion. He is the creator of the Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence system, founder of the “Station One” YouTube channel, and the author of several books, including “The Behavior Ops Manual” and “Tongue: A Cognitive Hazard.””