Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2026-07-09

Books mentioned on JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck

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Joe is joined by mixed martial artists John Rallo, Matt Serra, and Din Thomas. John Rallo owns Shogun Fights and is the owner and head coach of Ground Control Mixed Martial Arts Academy.

Matt Serra recommended Red Rising by Pierce Brown.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Red Rising

   Pierce Brown · at 50:08

   Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a fast-paced science fiction novel set in a rigidly stratified dystopian society where a low-caste miner infiltrates the ruling class to exact revenge and spark a rebellion.

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   Matt Serra JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck 2026-07-09 ▶ Play 54:17

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