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Every book Sebastian Maniscalco recommended on podcasts
Sebastian Maniscalco emerges through his podcast appearances on programs like The Joe Rogan Experience and This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von as a comedic figure deeply interested in physical endurance, self-improvement, and human resilience. During his discussion with Joe Rogan, Maniscalco spoke about reading Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. He reflected on the author's sad and difficult life, noting how inspiring Goggins's journey was to someone like himself who engages in strenuous physical routines like running. Maniscalco expressed deep admiration for the grit displayed in the text, using it as a reference point for mental toughness and personal motivation. In a different conversation on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, Maniscalco and Theo Von briefly discussed The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller, touching upon the emotional nature of the story and its reputation for evoking tears. Across these discussions, Maniscalco connects with literature that explores raw human perseverance, emotional depth, and grueling life circumstances, utilizing these themes to parallel his own experiences in the demanding world of stand-up comedy and physical conditioning.
Books recommended by Sebastian Maniscalco
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Can't Hurt Me
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a raw memoir and self-improvement guide detailing the author's harrowing journey from a brutal, abusive childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and record-breaking endurance athlete.
Discussed“like I read the Goggins book, yeah, and that [ __ ] book”
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The Bridges of Madison County
The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller is a bestselling tragic romance novel about an unexpected four-day love affair between a National Geographic photographer and an Iowa housewife.
Discussed“so like Bridges of Madison County you ever see that I've never seen that is that a cry”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1237 - Sebastian Maniscalco | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2019-02-04 | 2 |
| Sebastian Maniscalco | This Past Weekend #138 | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von | 2018-10-11 | 1 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“the guys like I'm here for the Indian in the cupboard he's in the back of the line”
“there's one coming out this November 21st called the Green Book which is a really really good movie and I've really enjoyed working with like some some serious actors”