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Every book AJ Pasciuti recommended on podcasts
AJ Pasciuti appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show to discuss his experiences as a Marine scout sniper and referenced several significant books related to military history and service. He recommended Robert A. Heinlein's science fiction novel Starship Troopers, highlighting its exploration of the distinct philosophical differences between a citizen and a civilian regarding public service. During the conversation, Pasciuti also discussed Smedley Butler's short work War Is a Racket, utilizing it to examine Butler's critical perspectives on past military conflicts. Additionally, he referenced Chris Kyle's memoir American Sniper while recounting specific tactical encounters during the Battle of Fallujah. Pasciuti further highlighted two books authored by Milo S. Afong, namely Hogs in the Shadows and Hunters, mentioning how these works documented the stories and exploits of fellow marine snipers, including Memo Sandival and Jimmy Proudman. Through these various literary references, Pasciuti provided context for the realities of combat, military ethos, and the documentation of modern warfare.
Books recommended by AJ Pasciuti
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Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers by Robert A.
Recommended“One of my favorite books is Starship Troopers. And inside of the book Starship Troopers, they talk about citizen versus civilian.”
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American sniper
American Sniper is a memoir by Chris Kyle detailing his service as one of the deadliest snipers in United States military history.
Discussed“So, then what happens is Chris Kyle and his partner, and he actually writes about this in his book, American Sniper, Kevin Lace, I don't I don't know the gentleman's name.”
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Hogs in the Shadows
Discussed“There's another book called Hogs in the Shadows was written by a marine sniper that told other people's stories and um Milo Aong is the author of that. He wrote about that story”
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Hunters
Discussed“Jimmy Proudman is an amazing sniper right? And he's actually on the cover of a book called Hunters by Milo Aong, right?”
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War Is a Racket
War Is a Racket by Smedley Butler is a concise, classic critique of military intervention and financial profiteering by a prominent retired United States Marine Corps general.
Discussed“And so he also wrote a book that nobody really talks about and it's called War is a Racket and it's a very small pamphlet”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #305 AJ Pasciuti - Marine Scout Sniper on Hunting Juba, the Deadliest Enemy Sniper in Iraq | The Shawn Ryan Show | 2026-05-18 | 5 |