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Every book Kevin Hart recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Kevin Hart has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of November 20, 2025.
  • Kevin Hart has talked about books on 3 podcasts, as of November 20, 2025.
  • Those books came up in 3 episodes, as of November 20, 2025.
  • The 3 books Kevin Hart has mentioned in the most episodes, as of November 20, 2025: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Dwyane and Will.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Kevin Hart aired on November 20, 2025.

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Guest on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The Joe Rogan Experience · 3 books · 3 episodes across 3 podcasts

Across 3 podcasts. Every show Kevin Hart appears on, in one place, not just one.

Kevin Hart appeared on multiple podcast episodes to discuss his career, relationships, and literary works by various authors. On The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Hart explained how producer Will Packer approached him about starring in a film adaptation of Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, noting that Packer had been tracking his tour and wanted him for the lead role. While appearing on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Hart brought up Will Smith's memoir Will to discuss the tremendous success of public figures sharing their truths and pulling back the veil. Additionally, on The Joe Rogan Experience, Hart mentioned that Dwyane Wade wrote a book focused on being a father, detailing his road to becoming a better father, what he went through with his kids' mother, and how he developed a unique bond with his sons. Hart referenced these various titles to illustrate personal growth, parenting insights, and the commercial success of celebrity memoirs.

Books Kevin Hart recommended or discussed

Who said what is our best reading of each episode. In hand-checked samples, at least 6% of mentions were credited to the wrong speaker, sometimes an interviewer’s line recorded as the guest’s, sometimes the reverse. Every entry below quotes the words and links to the episode, so you can check it.

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  1. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

    Steve Harvey · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Oh [ __ ] Will Packer, he was like, "I got this book that I want to make a movie. It's called Think Like a Man. Steve Harvey wrote it. I think you're funny as hell. I've been tracking you on tour. I want you to be the star."”
    Where to get it
  2. Dwyane

    Dwyane Wade · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Dwyane Wade wrote a book focused on being a father his road to becoming a better father what he went through with his kids mother he developed a relationship than a bond with his sons like nobody else”
    Where to get it
  3. Will

    Will Smith · Discussed · 1 episode

    Will is a candid memoir by Will Smith, co-authored with Mark Manson, detailing the actor's rise to fame and the internal psychological struggles that accompanied his massive success.

    Discussed
    “And those that I see doing it, you know, when Will right now, Will Smith, good friend of mine, you know, Will's book had a tremendous amount of success. Will sold a million books.”
    Where to get it

Books Kevin Hart wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Kevin Hart: They're Lying To You About How To Become A Millionaire! I Was Doing 28 Sets A Weekend!The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2025-11-201
KEVIN HART ON: The SECRET To Success & Happiness NOBODY TALKS ABOUT (Do This In 2023) | Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2023-01-091
#1278 - Kevin HartThe Joe Rogan Experience2019-04-061
Other mentions (5: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing Twelfth Night
“And those that I see doing it, you know, when will—right now, Will Smith, good friend of mine—Will's book had a tremendous amount of success; Will sold a million books. It's not just because of the Will Smith factor; Will Smith is telling you the truth.”
Plugged The Decision
“what you just said is the reason why I did the decision”
Plugged I Can't Make This Up
“now my first book I can't make this up life lessons was a New York Times number-one bestseller”
Ad read The Decision
“Now my first book I can't make this up life lessons was a New York Times number-one bestseller”
Plugged The Decision
“so this audible original of mine called the decision is about making you look at [ __ ] differently making you realize the tone of today and making you understand how much you're a part of it”