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Every book Forrest Galante recommended on podcasts
Forrest Galante appears on long-form interview programs like The Joe Rogan Experience, where he shares his extensive knowledge of wildlife, conservation, and natural history. Alongside host Joe Rogan, Galante frequently weaves discussions of natural science and anthropological literature into conversations about his global expeditions. During one appearance, Rogan recommended Dan Flores's Coyote America, praising it as a fascinating exploration of the species' history and relationship with humanity. Expanding into the realm of human evolution and nomadic tribes, Rogan brought up Yuval Noah Harari's acclaimed book Sapiens, highlighting the author's brilliant insights into human history. Galante and Rogan also venture into popular culture and diet culture literature, discussing Michael Crichton's techno-thriller Congo while swapping stories about giant chimpanzees, and examining Paul Saladino's The Carnivore Code after Galante experimented with the meat, fruit, and honey diet following their podcast discussions. Through these wide-ranging literary touchstones—spanning wildlife history, human evolution, fiction, and modern dietary science—Galante and Rogan create an engaging dialogue that connects natural history with contemporary lifestyle choices, appealing directly to curious listeners interested in the complexities of the natural world and human existence.
Books recommended by Forrest Galante
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Coyote America
Coyote America by Dan Flores is a comprehensive exploration of the natural history, biology, and enduring presence of coyotes across North America.
Recommended“I think that's coyote America the gentleman who's been on the podcast before What is his name is escaping me right now but he he wrote about it Dan Flores That's it that is a fascinating book”
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Congo
Congo by Michael Crichton is a techno-thriller novel following an expedition to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in search of a lost city and unique gorillas.
Discussed“is a part of that Michael Crichton book Congo”
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Sapiens
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari explores the sweeping trajectory of human history, from the cognitive evolution of early hominids to the complex social and economic structures of the modern era.
Discussed“have you read sapiens sapiens no I'm not evolutionary book about what you've all her Otte I think that's the name of his he's amazing”
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The Carnivore Code
Discussed“after we hung out and you were doing that I read Paul saladino's book the carnivore code I think it's called a carnivore diet the one where he eats meat fruit and honey and bases it been on your show before right”
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Books Forrest Galante wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Rogan Experience #1927 - Forrest Galante | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2024-06-27 | 1 |
| #1240 - Forrest Galante | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2019-02-06 | 3 |