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Every book Al Jourgensen recommended on podcasts
Al Jourgensen appeared on the Monday Morning Podcast to discuss various topics, including ancient alien theories, touring culture, and classic literature. He mentioned Zecharia Sitchin's book The The 12th Planet while talking about ancient astronaut hypotheses and human origins. Jourgensen also discussed Stephen Davis's book Hammer of the Gods, noting how rookie crew members often read it and imitate wild touring behavior on the road. Additionally, he mentioned William S. Burroughs's novel Nova Express while praising the author as a genius.
Books recommended by Al Jourgensen
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The 12th Planet
The 12th Planet by Zecharia Sitchin explores alternative human origins and ancient astronaut theories derived from Sumerian texts.
Discussed“It was written by Elron Hubard, which is basically the same thing that this ancient aliens guy Zachariah Sitchin wrote in his book, The 12th Planet, about how we've been colonized for 400,000 years, starting in South Africa, where they took apes and genetically made them into like gold mine workers because they needed gold dust to protect their uh”
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Hammer of the gods
Hammer of the Gods by Stephen Davis is a notorious biographical account of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, detailing their chaotic tours, excessive lifestyles, and backstage antics.
Discussed“That's that's where things get dicey when like our our touring party is about 17 people between band and crew and uh there's generally three or four rookies on on each tour and the rookies have read too many books like Hammer the Gods or M and so they bring that that that [ __ ] onto the buses mainly”
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Nova Express
Discussed“we did yes am amongst other things Nova Express yeah the guy was a genius”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Middleton | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 3-5-26 | Monday Morning Podcast | 2026-03-05 | 2 |
| Monday Morning Podcast 3-5-18 | Monday Morning Podcast | 2018-03-05 | 2 |


