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Every book Ben O'Brien recommended on podcasts

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  • Ben O'Brien has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of November 23, 2021.
  • Ben O'Brien has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of November 23, 2021.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of November 23, 2021.
  • The 2 books Ben O'Brien has mentioned in the most episodes, as of November 23, 2021: Sapiens and The Omnivore's Dilemma.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Ben O'Brien aired on November 23, 2021.

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Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience · 2 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Ben O'Brien made multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, discussing topics relating to outdoor life, hunting, and wildlife conservation. During his appearances, O'Brien engaged in discussions about prominent literary works that explore human history, ecology, and meat consumption. In one conversation, he discussed Michael Pollan's book 'The Omnivore's Dilemma', referencing the author's arguments to examine the complexities and differing viewpoints surrounding the ethics of hunting and the consumption of meat compared to standard consumer practices. Additionally, O'Brien discussed Yuval Noah Harari's acclaimed book 'Sapiens', noting that he had listened to the audiobook version numerous times and found it to be deeply impactful and endlessly engaging. He emphasized that the book contains valuable insights into the history and development of humankind, making it a text well worth returning to repeatedly to absorb its vast amount of information and perspective on human civilization, evolutionary biology, and societal structures over thousands of years of recorded history.

Books recommended by Ben O'Brien

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  1. Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari · Recommended · 1 episode

    Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is an expansive exploration of how Homo sapiens evolved, dominated the planet, and constructed complex societies through shared myths and imagined realities.

    Recommended
    “i've listened to that sapiens audio book like 20 times but yeah it escapes me but you're it's really good it's in my brain somewhere it's good to go back to over and over again”
    The Joe Rogan Experience Joe Rogan Experience #1738 - Ben O'Brien 2021-11-23 Listen at 43:09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Omnivore's Dilemma

    Michael Pollan · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan is a widely discussed non-fiction book that explores the modern American food chain and the ethical, ecological, and health consequences of what people choose to eat.

    Discussed
    “well'd like you've had Michael Pollan on the show before he wrote that Omnivore's Dilemma and in it he was just said basically in a paraphrasing”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #1215 - Ben O'Brien 2018-12-17 Listen at 1:22:44
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Joe Rogan Experience #1738 - Ben O'BrienThe Joe Rogan Experience2021-11-231
#1215 - Ben O'BrienThe Joe Rogan Experience2018-12-171