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Every book Aubrey Marcus recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Aubrey Marcus has recommended or discussed 12 books on podcasts, as of November 29, 2016.
  • Aubrey Marcus has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of November 29, 2016.
  • Those books came up in 6 episodes, as of November 29, 2016.
  • The 3 books Aubrey Marcus has mentioned in the most episodes, as of November 29, 2016: The Authentic Swing, The Fifth Sacred Thing and Zen in the Art of Archery.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Aubrey Marcus aired on November 29, 2016.

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Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience · 12 books · 6 episodes across 1 podcast

Aubrey Marcus is an entrepreneur, author, and frequent guest on podcast platforms like The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discusses topics related to philosophy, self-development, plant medicine, flow states, and societal structures. Across his appearances, Marcus frequently recommends and discusses books that challenge conventional thinking, explore human potential, and offer psychological frameworks for personal growth. On episode 621, he recommended Starhawk's fiction novel The Fifth Sacred Thing to illustrate the dynamics between utopian and dystopian societies. During episode 464, he recommended Eugen Herrigel's Zen in the Art of Archery to discuss flow states and Zen philosophy. Additionally, Marcus praised Steven Pressfield's The Authentic Swing on episode 405 for offering a revealing look into the author's writing process while drafting The Legend of Bagger Vance. Marcus also frequently references influential non-fiction and philosophical books during his conversations with Joe Rogan. He has brought up Daniele Bolelli's Create Your Own Religion when exploring personal belief systems, Jimmy Nelson's Before They Pass Away to discuss cultural traditions, Aldous Huxley's Island in the context of rites of passage and plant medicine, Dr. Joe Dispenza's You Are the Placebo to examine scientific examples of healing, and Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power to describe how he navigated difficult professional environments during challenging periods in his life.

Books Aubrey Marcus recommended or discussed

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  1. The Authentic Swing

    Steven Pressfield · Recommended · 1 episode

    Why people recommend it: The Authentic Swing by Steven Pressfield is a compelling look into the creative struggles and practical processes behind writing a major work.

    Recommended
    “I just finished the authentic swing really cool book especially for writ I think you know because it really goes through his process of writing The Legend of Bagger Vance and and talking about that”
    Where to get it
  2. The Fifth Sacred Thing

    Starhawk · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk is a visionary post-apocalyptic fiction novel set in a mid-twenty-first-century San Francisco that has transformed into an ecologically sustainable, spiritually rich, and socially egalitarian community facing aggression from a neighboring authoritarian regime.

    Recommended
    “I read this book called The Fifth sacred thing and it shows what happens when a utopian society clashes with the dystopian Society”
    Where to get it
  3. Zen in the Art of Archery

    Eugen Herrigel · Recommended · 1 episode

    Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel is a philosophical reflection on Japanese archery and Zen Buddhism, exploring how practitioners achieve mental focus and flow by letting go of conscious effort and outcomes.

    Recommended
    “Zen In The Art of archery is a great book I've read that”
    Where to get it
  4. Before They Pass Away

    Jimmy Nelson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “like I actually had the the photographer on my podcast and he was telling me about name um what is his name it's called before they pass”
    Where to get it
  5. Create Your Own Religion

    Daniele Bolelli · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “because a little bit like danielli in his book create your own religion he's clearly created his variation of religion that allows him to use that word you know”
    Where to get it
  6. Island

    Aldous Huxley · Discussed · 1 episode

    Island by Aldous Huxley is a utopian novel that presents a small-scale community where humans can flourish without oppression, serving as a companion piece to his earlier dystopian work Brave New World.

    Discussed
    “like the island which is a a crowd favorite of ours by Aldis Huxley he talks about the rights of Passage Ceremonies that includes Moka medicine”
    Where to get it
  7. The 48 Laws of Power

    Robert Greene; Joost Elffers · Discussed · 1 episode

    The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is an exhaustive exploration of historical power dynamics, strategy, and manipulative human behavior.

    Discussed
    “I found that book Robert Green's 48 Laws of Power before IID met you and and I was in kind of a dark time in in my own work climate”
    Where to get it
  8. The Conquest of Happiness

    Bertrand Russell · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell is a philosophical exploration examining the psychological roots of human fulfillment and the common pitfalls that prevent people from leading joyful lives.

    Discussed
    “I read a book uh by bertron Russell called conquest of happiness and he was a preeminent kind of 19 or 20th century philosopher”
    Where to get it
  9. The Legend of Bagger Vance

    Steven Pressfield · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield is a mystical historical novel that reimagines the Hindu spiritual text the Bhagavad Gita through the lens of a depressed veteran participating in a high-stakes golf tournament during the Great Depression.

    Discussed
    “I just finished the authentic swing really cool book especially for writ I think you know because it really goes through his process of writing The Legend of Bagger Vance and and talking about that”
    Where to get it
  10. The War of Art

    Steven Pressfield · Discussed · 1 episode

    The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a practical guide on overcoming creative resistance, procrastination, and self-doubt to achieve professional discipline.

    Discussed
    “uh turning pro which is very analogous to the war of Art and I actually would wanted to ask you you know when recommending am between war of Art and turning pro what are the distinctions”
    Where to get it
  11. Turning Pro

    Steven Pressfield · Discussed · 1 episode

    Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a motivational guide that examines the internal psychological barriers and resistance that prevent individuals from fully committing to their creative work and professional ambitions.

    Discussed
    “uh turning pro which is very analogous to the war of Art and I actually would wanted to ask you you know when recommending am between war of Art and turning pro what are the distinctions”
    Where to get it
  12. You Are the Placebo

    Dr. Joe Dispenza · Discussed · 1 episode

    You Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza explores the scientific mechanisms behind the mind-body connection, demonstrating how mental focus, belief, and expectation can physically alter biology and heal the body.

    Discussed
    “Joe despenza just wrote a book you're the placebo and he's got all he's got the great scientific background what is his name it's called you are the placebo Joe dispenza”
    Where to get it

Books Aubrey Marcus wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#878 - Aubrey MarcusThe Joe Rogan Experience2016-11-292
#646 - Dr. Dan Engle & Aubrey MarcusThe Joe Rogan Experience2015-05-112
#621 - Aubrey MarcusThe Joe Rogan Experience2015-03-071
#464 - Robert Greene, Aubrey MarcusThe Joe Rogan Experience2014-03-042
#405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey MarcusThe Joe Rogan Experience2013-10-154
Joe Rogan Experience #240 - Aubrey MarcusThe Joe Rogan Experience2013-05-311
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Master Your Mind, Master Your Life
“Hypothetically, I got a new book coming out. you You the [ __ ] thing then you'll be able to release it. Next year, right? Yeah. It is It's a really important book. It's called Master Your Mind, Master Your Life.”
Plugged Own the Day, Own Your Life
“you know that's what owned the day on your life my first book was about like you got to take care of the body”
Passing DMT: The Spirit Molecule
“We got Mitch Schultz from DMT the Spirit Molecule.”