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Every book Maynard James Keenan recommended on podcasts
Maynard James Keenan is a musician, winemaker, and entrepreneur best known as the frontman of bands like Tool and A Perfect Circle. As a frequent guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, Keenan often discusses his eclectic interests, ranging from music and viticulture to philosophy, history, and literature. During his podcast appearances, Keenan has recommended and discussed several notable books. He brought up Brian C. Muraresku and Graham Hancock's The Immortality Key, explaining its thematic exploration of ancient wine and Greek history. Keenan also discussed Patrick Süskind's novel Perfume: The Story of Murder, analyzing the intricate plot and the unique sensory experiences of the central character with the host. Additionally, he referenced Stephen King's horror novel Pet Sematary to draw a conversational analogy about individuals who have narrowly experienced near-death situations. Through these literary discussions, Keenan highlights works that explore human psychology, historical mysteries, and dark narratives, matching the complex and artistic themes often found in his musical and creative endeavors.
Books recommended by Maynard James Keenan
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Perfume
Patrick Süskind's dark historical novel 'Perfume' explores the obsessive life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an orphan born with an extraordinary sense of smell in impoverished conditions.
Discussed“that film um perfume what is that uh was it dubbed yeah um intense uh uh movie about uh this guy it's got a perfume a story of murder I think is what the title is right is that right yep um and it it starts going off about this this child who was born in poverty”
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Immortality Key
The Immortality Key by Brian C.
Recommended“it's called the immortality key and whoops and it is all about ancient wine and the ancient greeks how they used they they put all kinds of note if you don't mind”
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Jack Herer's the Emperor Wears No Clothes
Jack Herer's the Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer is a famous historical and political exploration of hemp and cannabis prohibition.
Discussed“you know it's like Jack Herer the guy who wrote The Emperor has no clothes like that that guy was a like a Goldwater Republican and got divorced met some new gal they smoked pot together and then also they became this like hemp activist and you know became this like super open-minded hippie who's writing books on mushrooms and”
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Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary is a classic horror novel by Stephen King that explores grief, mortality, and the terrifying consequences of crossing the boundary between life and death.
Discussed“it's like Stephen King's pet cemetery you know you bury the cat comes back to life and it's like okay”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Joe Rogan Experience #1887 - Maynard James Keenan | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2024-06-27 | 1 |
| #1553 - Maynard James Keenan | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2020-10-23 | 1 |
| #986 - Maynard James Keenan | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2017-07-12 | 1 |
| #412 - Maynard James Keenan | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2013-11-05 | 2 |