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Every book Dax Shepard recommended on podcasts

Guest on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, The Tim Ferriss Show · 2 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Dax Shepard appears on, in one place — not just one.

Dax Shepard has shared several of his favorite reads across multiple podcast appearances, strongly recommending specific biographies and non-fiction books to listeners. While talking on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von and later on The Tim Ferriss Show, Shepard highlighted Titan by Ron Chernow as his favorite biography he has ever read in his life, describing it as an essential book about John D. Rockefeller that everyone should read and noting that he frequently gifts and reads it. Additionally, during his appearance on The Tim Ferriss Show, Shepard recommended Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer, describing it as an incredible book that covers the life and story of Pat Tillman. Through these discussions, Shepard frequently emphasizes the craftsmanship of deep biographical and investigative non-fiction storytelling.

Books recommended by Dax Shepard

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  1. Titan

    Ron Chernow · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Titan by Ron Chernow is a comprehensive biography detailing the life and monumental business career of industrialist John D.

    Recommended
    “my favorite biography I've ever read in my life uh everyone should read it it's called Titan it's about John D Rockefeller”
    Where to get it
  2. Where Men Win Glory

    Jon Krakauer · Recommended · 1 episode

    Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer is a biographical non-fiction book that investigates the life, military service, and tragic friendly-fire death of Pat Tillman in Afghanistan, alongside a scathing look at the military and political cover-ups that followed.

    Recommended
    “Where Where Men Win Glory is is an incredible book.”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Dax Shepard | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #487This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von2024-03-121
#480: Dax Shepard on the Craft of Podcasting, Favorite Books, and Dancing With Your DemonsThe Tim Ferriss Show2020-11-182