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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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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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Stranger at the gate
Recommended“there's a beautiful documentary coming out called stranger at the gate that's that's that's about his life”
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Bulgakov
Discussed“people weren't reading you know US Weekly they were reading bulgalkov and Tolstoy”
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Leo Tolstoy, His Life and Work
Discussed“people weren't reading you know US Weekly they were reading bulgalkov and Tolstoy”
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The Seagull
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”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Rogan Experience #1916 - Jon Bernthal | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2022-12-28 | 5 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“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”


