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Every book Kegan Gill recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Kegan Gill has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of July 30, 2026.
  • Kegan Gill has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 30, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 30, 2026.
  • The 3 books Kegan Gill has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 30, 2026: Finding Ultra, How to Change Your Mind and In Defense of Food.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Kegan Gill aired on July 30, 2026.

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Guest on The Shawn Ryan Show · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Kegan Gill appeared on podcast episodes where he discussed and recommended several books that shaped his perspective on personal struggles, health, and rescue missions. He mentioned receiving Rich Roll's book Finding Ultra from a friend, describing it as a powerful story about overcoming struggles with alcohol. Gill also highlighted Michael Pollan's book How to Change Your Mind as a work that completely changed his perspective on psychedelic-assisted therapy, noting its adaptation into a Netflix documentary. In addition to Pollan's work on psychedelics, Gill discussed reading Pollan's In Defense of Food to learn more about the complexities of the modern food system. When researching rescue missions and exploring an interest in the Coast Guard, Gill also read and discussed the book The Last Run by Norbert Gal, detailing the intense operations performed by rescue crews operating up in Alaska during dangerous conditions.

Books Kegan Gill recommended or discussed

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  1. Finding Ultra

    Rich Roll · Recommended · 1 episode

    Finding Ultra is a memoir by Rich Roll that chronicles his transformative journey from battling severe alcohol addiction to becoming an extreme endurance athlete and ultramarathoner.

    Recommended
    “It's called Finding Ultra. It was basically his story of being basically struggling with alcohol”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a… 2026-07-30
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. How to Change Your Mind

    Michael Pollan · Recommended · 1 episode

    How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan examines the history and science of psychedelic-assisted therapy and altered states of consciousness.

    Recommended
    “And the book that really changed it was uh in defense of food or not in defense of food, how to change your mind by Michael Poland, which is now a Netflix documentary on the use of psychedelic assisted therapy”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a… 2026-07-30
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. In Defense of Food

    Michael Pollan · Discussed · 1 episode

    In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan is an insightful exploration of modern nutritional science and Western dietary habits that advocates for returning to whole, traditional foods with the guiding mantra to eat food, not too much, mostly plants.

    Discussed
    “And so I opened my eyes to uh some books by Michael Poland. There's one called indefensive food and I started reading”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a… 2026-07-30
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. The Last Run

    Norbert Gal · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “I had read this book called The Last Run, and it's all about the rescue missions those guys are doing up in Alaska.”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a… 2026-07-30
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a Broken NeckThe Shawn Ryan Show2026-07-304
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Phoenix Revival
“This is a copy of my book. I signed that one for you.”
The Shawn Ryan Show #326 Kegan Gill - F-18 Pilot Survives Two Hours in the Atlantic With a… 2026-07-30 Listen at 7:41