Rice Paper Reads’s Comments (group member since Jul 28, 2024)

Rice Paper Reads’s comments from the JRE Reads (A Joe Rogan Booklist) group.

One of the things I particularly love about listening to the Joe Rogan Experience is how often book recommendations pop up—almost every episode, there’s something new and thought-provoking. That constant stream of ideas is what inspired me to start this Goodreads group.

The purpose here is to build a comprehensive and authentic collection of the books mentioned or recommended on the podcast. I say authentic because, sure, I could just Google all the lists out there—but I’d rather build this organically. I want to add books naturally as they come up, share my own reads, and hear from you—what JRE recommendations have stuck with you? What have you read (or want to read) because of a guest or discussion on the show?

This group is about shared curiosity, honest reading, and discovering new perspectives through the books that come up on the podcast. So with that being said—
What are some of your favorite JRE book recommendations?

Syahir wrote: "Hello RPR,
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What did you learn from the boom America Before? Would you recommend it to so..."

I would absolutely recommend America Before to anyone—regardless of where you're from. One of the things I really appreciated is how the author uses the term America to refer to the entire North and South American continents, not just the United States. The book dives into both new and old archaeological discoveries and suggests that there’s much more to the story of these ancient civilizations than we’ve been taught.

As for the podcast—completely agree. It feels like reading a book in audio form, with so many fresh ideas and diverse perspectives. I especially enjoy the episodes where the host steps back and really lets the guest take the floor, sharing their expertise without interruption. It creates space for deep, engaging conversations that stick with you long after listening.

Hey everyone,

Looking forward to getting this group started with the purpose of sharing and exploring book recommendations from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Whether you are a longtime listener or have only seen clips on YouTube or Instagram, this group is a space to dive a little deeper into the wide variety of reading recommendations from the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts, insights, or recommendations.

To get started:

• How did you discover the podcast?
• What has been your favorite book recommendation from the podcast?

I’ll kick things off:

I’ve always known about Joe Rogan, first from “Fear Factor,” and then later because of his outspoken advocacy for the merits of cannabis. I don’t remember exactly how or why I first started listening to the podcast, but I do remember the first episode I listened to—it was Graham Hancock discussing his book, “America Before.” It was a fascinating episode introducing new ideas that I had heard before.