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Every book Henry Rollins recommended on podcasts

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  • Henry Rollins has recommended or discussed 5 books on podcasts, as of August 9, 2018.
  • Henry Rollins has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of August 9, 2018.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of August 9, 2018.
  • The 3 books Henry Rollins has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Henry Rollins's own, as of August 9, 2018: Blood Meridian, Lenny Bruce and America by Heart.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Henry Rollins aired on August 9, 2018.

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Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience · 5 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Henry Rollins appears on podcast episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience as a cultural commentator, touring artist, and author. His discussions on the show touch upon literature, political commentary, and encounters with notable cultural figures. Rollins recommended Cormac McCarthy's novel "Blood Meridian" as a quintessential book to read, jokingly telling the host to read a real writer. In the same context, he recommended his own tour journal, "Get in the Van," for those looking to start reading his written work. Beyond his top recommendations, Rollins discussed several other books during his podcast appearances. He mentioned William Karl Thomas's book "Lenny Bruce" while reminiscing about meeting comedian George Carlin. Additionally, Rollins brought up contemporary political books, discussing Sarah Palin's "America by Heart" to understand political perspectives and mentioning Milo Yiannopoulos's upcoming book "Dangerous" during conversation.

Books Henry Rollins recommended or discussed

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  1. Blood Meridian

    Cormac McCarthy · Recommended · 1 episode

    Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy is a harrowing twentieth-century novel depicting the extreme violence of the American West.

    Recommended
    “oh I would tell you to read blood meridian by Cormac McCarthy oh just tell you read a real writer”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #1155 - Henry Rollins 2018-08-09 Listen at 18:29
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Get in the Van

    Henry Rollins · Recommended · 1 episode

    Get in the Van by Henry Rollins is a raw and visceral collection of tour journals documenting the author's years fronting the pioneering punk rock band Black Flag.

    Recommended
    “oh I would tell you to read blood meridian by Cormac McCarthy oh just tell you read a real writer get in the van my tour journals from Black Flag is just a people like that book”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #1155 - Henry Rollins 2018-08-09 Listen at 18:29
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Lenny Bruce

    William Karl Thomas · Recommended · 1 episode

    Lenny Bruce by William Karl Thomas is a biographical work documenting the life and provocative career of the legendary and controversial stand-up comedian.

    Recommended
    “it's an eighth grade book it's in that great book ladies and gentlemen Lenny Bruce book it's a great read”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #1155 - Henry Rollins 2018-08-09 Listen at 2:06:27
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. America by Heart

    Sarah Palin · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “I read um Sarah Palin's last book, America by Heart. I got that across crayon. Uh, no, but it's like, you know, 80 point type. It's it's it's like a it's like a 5,000word feature in a skinny book.”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #906 - Henry Rollins 2017-01-26 Listen at 1:30:00
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  5. Dangerous

    Milo Yiannopoulos · Discussed · 1 episode

    Dangerous is a controversial memoir by Milo Yiannopoulos that details the author's public persona, political views, and subsequent cancellation by major publishers and venues.

    Discussed
    “He has a book coming out in March... He has a book coming out called Dangerous. I think it's on Amazon. His whole thing is the dangerous have that on the cover of a book.”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #906 - Henry Rollins 2017-01-26 Listen at 1:31:22
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Books Henry Rollins wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#1155 - Henry RollinsThe Joe Rogan Experience2018-08-094
#906 - Henry RollinsThe Joe Rogan Experience2017-01-262