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Every book Dave Attell recommended on podcasts

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

Dave Attell appears as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discusses heavy cultural and historical topics alongside the hosts. During the episodes, Attell recommends and discusses books that delve into systemic crises and historical investigations. He highlights Sam Quinones's book Dreamland, recommending it to shed light on the origins of the American pill crisis and how the epidemic began with the influx of black tar heroin coming from Mexico. In addition to Dreamland, the conversation touches upon alternative history and religious theories through John Marco Allegro's controversial book The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross. Attell and the podcast host explore Allegro's background as a scholar hired to decipher the Dead Sea Scrolls and discuss the book's specific theories regarding the origins of Christianity and the historical use of psychedelic mushrooms. These discussions illustrate Attell's engagement with deep-dive investigative journalism and historical analysis during his podcast appearances.

Books recommended by Dave Attell

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  1. Dreamland

    Sam Quinones · Recommended · 1 episode

    Dreamland by Sam Quinones is a comprehensive work of investigative journalism detailing the origins of the American opioid crisis and the expansion of black tar heroin trafficking by Mexican cartels.

    Discussed
    “there is a book called Dreamland that talks about um the pill crisis and everything”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #2124 - Dave Attell & Ian Fidance 2024-03-23 Listen at 22:46
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The sacred mushroom and the cross

    John Marco Allegro · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross is a controversial study by John Marco Allegro proposing that early Christian religious practices stemmed from ancient psychedelic mushroom fertility cults.

    Discussed
    “and that's uh the subject of a book called um the sacred mushroom and the cross This guy John Marco Allegro who is hired to decipher the Dead Sea Scrolls”
    The Joe Rogan Experience Joe Rogan Experience #1874 - Dave Attell 2024-06-27 Listen at 1:16:05
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Joe Rogan Experience #1874 - Dave AttellThe Joe Rogan Experience2024-06-271
#2124 - Dave Attell & Ian FidanceThe Joe Rogan Experience2024-03-232