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Every book Tim Dillon recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Tucker Carlson Show · 14 books · 11 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Tim Dillon appears on, in one place — not just one.

Tim Dillon is a comedian and podcaster who frequently shares his unfiltered commentary on cultural and political topics. Throughout his appearances on podcasts, he has discussed and recommended several prominent books. He brought up Matt Taibbi's book Hate Inc., recommending it to Joe Rogan while discussing media figures and later mentioning it to analyze the evolution of sensationalized media and political polarization. Dillon also recommended a book about a talented pool player named Kid Delicious titled Running the Table, written by John Wertheim. Additionally, he praised Tom O'Neill's book Chaos, which covers Charles Manson and the CIA, calling it an incredible work, and recommended Douglas Murray's The Madness of Crowds for its insights into contemporary cultural craziness. He mentioned Carroll Quigley's Tragedy and Hope in the context of Bill Clinton's background, brought up Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell's And Tango Makes Three when discussing book bans in Florida schools, and noted the viral spread of Elaine Landau's Osama Bin Laden letter to America.

Books recommended by Tim Dillon

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  1. Hate Inc

    Matt Taibbi · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Hate Inc.

    Recommended
    “Matt T wrote a book called hate ink I don't know if you ever read it it's a great book”
    Where to get it
  2. Family of Secrets

    Russ Baker · Discussed · 2 episodes

    Family of Secrets by Russ Baker is an investigative book that explores the history and hidden influences of the Bush family and other powerful political dynasties.

    Discussed
    “I read a book called family of Secrets which was an interesting book by a guy named Russ Baker and he wrote it about the Bush family”
    Where to get it
  3. The devil's chessboard

    David Talbot · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Devil's Chessboard by David Talbot is a detailed historical investigation focusing on Allen Dulles and the rise of the Central Intelligence Agency, along with the deep-state machinations surrounding major historical events like the assassination of John F.

    Discussed
    “then you know you start reading you read books like the devil's chessboard by David toet about the creation of the National Security State about the dullas brothers and how influential they were”
    Where to get it
  4. Chaos

    Tom O'Neill · Recommended · 1 episode

    Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill is a deeply researched investigative book that explores hidden government programs, mind control experiments, and unanswered questions surrounding the Manson family murders.

    Recommended
    “that book you had that guy on your show Tom O'Neal o' Incredible Book uh and I brought it up the other day with Quinton Tarantino”
    Where to get it
  5. Running the Table

    L. Jon Wertheim · Recommended · 1 episode

    Running the Table by L.

    Recommended
    “there's a [ __ ] great book about this guy from New Jersey his name is kid delicious and uh they wrote This Book called running the table I believe it is the guy's a really good author he's a he I think he wrote for Sports Illustrated John wortheim”
    Where to get it
  6. The Madness of Crowds

    Douglas Murray · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity by Douglas Murray is a provocative contemporary commentary that investigates the cultural, social, and political shifts surrounding modern identity politics, intersectionality, and public discourse.

    Recommended
    “his book uh the madness of crowds is [ __ ] fantastic because he he nails it all”
    Where to get it
  7. America: The Farewell Tour

    Chris Hedges · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “the chris hedges wrote a book he's a interesting guy he wrote a book called america the farewell tour”
    Where to get it
  8. And Tango Makes Three

    Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell · Discussed · 1 episode

    And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell is a children's picture book that tells the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who formed a devoted pair and successfully raised an egg together.

    Discussed
    “and Tango makes three Recs recounts the true story of two male Penguins who are devoted to each other at the Central Park Zoo in New York a zookeeper saw them building a nest and trying to incubate an egg shape Rock gave them an egg from a different penguin pair with two eggs after they were having difficulty hatching”
    Where to get it
  9. Behold a Pale Horse

    William Cooper · Discussed · 1 episode

    Behold a Pale Horse is a 1991 book by Milton William Cooper that compiles various conspiracy theories regarding secret societies, government cover-ups, and extraterrestrials.

    Discussed
    “you know there's a great book uh behold the pale horse you ever read yeah william cooper or something”
    Where to get it
  10. Best evidence

    David S. Lifton · Discussed · 1 episode

    Best Evidence by David S.

    Discussed
    “a buddy of mine gave me uh david uh lifton's best evidence okay on the uh kennedy assassination”
    Where to get it
  11. Chariots of the Gods?

    Erich von Däniken · Discussed · 1 episode

    Chariots of the Gods? by Erich von Daniken is a well-known alternative history book that posits ancient civilizations were influenced by extraterrestrial visitors.

    Discussed
    “he's the author of chariots of the gods the last two hours we've been talking ancient aliens”
    Where to get it
  12. Kitchen Confidential

    Anthony Bourdain · Discussed · 1 episode

    Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain is a candid, bestselling memoir that exposes the gritty, high-pressure underbelly of professional restaurant kitchens while romanticizing the culinary arts.

    Discussed
    “Kitchen Confidential he changed what a chef is he changed what a chef is”
    Where to get it
  13. Osama Bin Laden

    Elaine Landau · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “um Osama Bin Laden letter to America, oh yeah just went viral on Tik Tok people like wait a minute what”
    Where to get it
  14. Tragedy and hope

    Carroll Quigley · Discussed · 1 episode

    Tragedy and Hope by Carroll Quigley is a sweeping historical compendium chronicling the evolution of Western civilization and the behind-the-scenes influence of Anglo-American financial and political elites during the twentieth century.

    Discussed
    “Bill Clinton reads a book called uh it's a famous book by Carol Quigley I believe called Tragedy and Hope and it's a history of the whatever the 20th century or something that you know it's this compendium uh it's Bill Clinton's favorite author.”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#2375 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2025-09-041
#2224 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2024-11-061
Tim Dillon: Disney, Boomers, and the Creepy Corporations that Pretend to Love YouThe Tucker Carlson Show2024-05-303
Joe Rogan Experience #2077 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2023-12-201
Joe Rogan Experience #2019 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2023-08-102
Joe Rogan Experience #1677 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2021-07-031
Joe Rogan Experience #1610 - Snowpacalypse with Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2021-02-201
#1544 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2020-10-011
#1525 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2020-08-141
#1390 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2019-11-221
#1251 - Tim DillonThe Joe Rogan Experience2019-02-214
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing The Grapes of Wrath
“that's how bad it's people don't understand when it goes from grapes to Grapes of Wrath man”
Passing The Lord of the Rings
“and you're sitting on a throne in your version of the metaverse and I'm like [ __ ] I should have listened to you and you have like from your mouth to God's ears piles of gold like that Dragon in The Lord of the Rings smog smog that's right”
Passing Catch and Kill
“or he just put out a book yeah catch catch him release”