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Every book Chuck Lorre recommended on podcasts
Chuck Lorre appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss his life, career, and various media influences. Lorre recommended Lawrence Wright's book Going Clear, repeatedly praising it as a great book that investigates the subject of Scientology. During the same podcast, Lorre also discussed L. Ron Hubbard's book Dianetics, explaining to the audience how he initially came to purchase the publication after seeing a late-night television commercial for it when he did not even fully understand what it was. By reflecting on these books, Lorre provided insight into his personal encounters with fringe movements and investigative literature throughout his life and career in the entertainment industry.
Books recommended by Chuck Lorre
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Going Clear
Going Clear by Lawrence Wright is a meticulously researched investigative book that exposes the inner workings, history, and controversial practices of the Church of Scientology.
Recommended“and it wasn't until Going Clear, Lawrence Wright's book. Great book. Great book. Great book.”
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Dianetics
Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L.
Discussed“because i bought dianetics on a late night television commercial i didn't even know what it was”
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Books Chuck Lorre wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2564 - Chuck Lorre | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2026-10-13 | 2 |
Other mentions (5: passing, ad reads, own books)
“yeah i think i made that pretty clear in the book yeah that the word sitcom it made sense”
“i tell this story in the book um at comic-con um early on thousands of people were camping out at night”
“i remember uh complaining to a then agent who i i might have included this in the book i don't remember”
“he has a blurb on the back of the book so he says he was sober for the beginning”
“you know i said the first page of the book was if i could have been better”