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Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2016-05-04

Joe Rogan & Whitney Cummings: books mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience #793

#793 - Whitney Cummings

3 books · With Whitney Cummings · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Whitney Cummings is a stand up comedian and actress. She is best known as the creator and star of the NBC sitcom Whitney, as well as the co-creator of the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls.

Whitney Cummings discussed The continuum concept by Jean Liedloff, Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, and Cupid's poisoned arrow by Marnia Robinson.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The continuum concept

    Jean Liedloff · at 26:12

    The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff is a parenting and anthropological book that examines how stone-age societies raise their children and the importance of physical touch and constant infant holding.

    Discussed
    “I just read a book called The Continuum Concept, which is like a parenting thing about like babies as long they can be held by anyone.”
    Whitney Cummings #793 - Whitney Cummings 2016-05-04 Listen at 26:12
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari · at 50:13

    Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is a sweeping exploration of human history that traces our species from insignificant apes to the rulers of planet Earth.

    Discussed
    “You probably already read it. It's called Sapiens, I think. And uh it's essentially it's about um anxiety.”
    Whitney Cummings #793 - Whitney Cummings 2016-05-04 Listen at 50:13
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Cupid's poisoned arrow

    Marnia Robinson · at 1:54:04

    Cupid's Poisoned Arrow by Marnia Robinson is a relationship and self-help book examining how modern sexual habits, specifically orgasms, impact neurological bonding, emotional health, and overall human happiness.

    Discussed
    “Do you uh have you ever heard of this book called It's a stupid name, but Cupid's Poisoned Arrow? It's about what orgasms do to your brain?”
    Whitney Cummings #793 - Whitney Cummings 2016-05-04 Listen at 1:54:04
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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