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Every book Matt Serra recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Matt Serra has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of July 9, 2026.
  • Matt Serra has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 9, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of July 9, 2026.
  • The 2 books Matt Serra has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 9, 2026: Ready Player One and Red Rising.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Matt Serra aired on July 9, 2026.

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

Matt Serra appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to talk about martial arts, pop culture, and his personal media habits. As an avid consumer of audiobooks, Serra shared several titles that captured his interest during his routine listening. He brought up Pierce Brown's science fiction novel Red Rising, explaining that he discovered the book through one of his black belts and immediately immersed himself in the audiobook version. Additionally, Serra discussed Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, declaring that the cinematic adaptation was among his favorite movies while praising the audiobook format as well. Through these recommendations, Serra highlighted his enjoyment of engaging, action-driven storytelling and science fiction epics during his daily activities and training preparation.

Books recommended by Matt Serra

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  1. Ready Player One

    Ernest Cline · Recommended · 1 episode

    Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is a science fiction adventure novel set in a dystopian future where people escape their reality through a sprawling virtual reality universe called the OASIS.

    Recommended
    “my one of my favorite movies is ready play a one and I listen to audio book a little too it's a great [ __ ] movie”
    The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #142 with Matt Serra, Din Thomas & John Rallo 2023-07-05 Listen at 1:42:38
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Red Rising

    Pierce Brown · Recommended · 1 episode

    Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a fast-paced science fiction novel set in a rigidly stratified dystopian society where a low-caste miner infiltrates the ruling class to exact revenge and spark a rebellion.

    Recommended
    “Rising. Red. Rising. Have you ever heard of this?”
    The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck 2026-07-09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya NeckThe Joe Rogan Experience2026-07-091
JRE MMA Show #142 with Matt Serra, Din Thomas & John RalloThe Joe Rogan Experience2023-07-051