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Every book David Rutherford recommended on podcasts
David Rutherford appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show to discuss his background as a Navy SEAL and CIA contractor. During the episode, Rutherford reflected on his early literary influences and the books that shaped his worldview during his youth and college years. He recalled reading Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, noting that it was a seminal experience where he felt he had found literature that resonated deeply with him. Additionally, Rutherford discussed reading Jack Kerouac's On the Road during his college years, explaining how this particular work served as a foundational text that fundamentally changed his impressions of where he wanted to go and what path he wanted to follow in life.
Books recommended by David Rutherford
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Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone
Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone by Hunter S.
Discussed“I mean, I I remember reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It was like I was just like, Oh my, this is it.”
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S.
Discussed“I mean, I I remember reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It was like I was just like, Oh my, this is it.”
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On the Road
On the Road by Jack Kerouac is a seminal Beat Generation novel that captures the restless spirit of mid-century American travel, hitchhiking, and self-discovery.
Discussed“And the one that really the seminal work that I think really changed my my impression of where I wanted to go or what I wanted to be was Jack Carowaks on the road.”
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Books David Rutherford wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #228 David Rutherford - Navy SEAL & CIA Contractor | The Shawn Ryan Show | 2025-08-18 | 3 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“There was a couple books from Vietnam. There was Rogue Warrior and that was it in the Charlie Sheen movie.”
“One guy gave me this book called The Bear Trap, which was the history of the Russian Afghan War and how devastating it was for the Russians”
“And so I wrote this, you know, teeny little kids book called forging self-confidence.”