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Every book Jon Bernthal recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Jon Bernthal has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of December 28, 2022.
  • Jon Bernthal has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of December 28, 2022.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of December 28, 2022.
  • The 3 books Jon Bernthal has mentioned in the most episodes, as of December 28, 2022: Stranger at the gate, Bulgakov and Leo Tolstoy, His Life and Work.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Jon Bernthal aired on December 28, 2022.

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Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Jon Bernthal is a compelling guest on programs such as The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discusses storytelling, dramatic arts, history, and profound personal transformations. While Bernthal does not exclusively focus on a traditional book recommendation segment, he frequently invokes notable literary and dramatic works to illustrate the depth of human experiences. He recommends the documentary Stranger at the Gate, which captures the remarkable life story of Richard McKinney. In addition to visual storytelling, Bernthal dives deeply into classic theatrical and literary history, particularly regarding Moscow and Russian culture. He discusses Anton Chekhov's play The Seagull in detail, exploring its themes and its connection to the history of the Moscow Art Theater. Bernthal also contrasts modern superficial media consumption with the rich literary culture of Moscow, noting that people historically read works by authors such as Mikhail Bulgakov and Leo Tolstoy. Additionally, he touches upon religious texts and biographies, referencing the Quran in the context of Richard McKinney's personal journey.

Books Jon Bernthal recommended or discussed

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  1. Stranger at the gate

    White, Mel · Recommended · 1 episode

    Stranger at the Gate is a powerful documentary project that chronicles the dramatic life story and transformation of Richard McKinney, a former Marine who plotted an attack on a local mosque before experiencing a profound change of heart.

    Recommended
    “there's a beautiful documentary coming out called stranger at the gate that's that's that's about his life”
    Where to get it
  2. Bulgakov

    Михаил Афанасьевич Булгаков · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “people weren't reading you know US Weekly they were reading bulgalkov and Tolstoy”
    Where to get it
  3. Leo Tolstoy, His Life and Work

    Leo Tolstoy; Paul Birukoff · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “people weren't reading you know US Weekly they were reading bulgalkov and Tolstoy”
    Where to get it
  4. The Seagull

    Anton Chekhov · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “they're the first play they did was the seagull and uh they um they they they put that play together in a summer home outside Moscow”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Joe Rogan Experience #1916 - Jon BernthalThe Joe Rogan Experience2022-12-285
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Discussed Quran
“she invited him she gave him a Quran and and he really wanted to read it he really wanted he thought that he was going to find proof in this Quran”