The Exorcist
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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty gets recommended on The Joe Rogan Experience and Modern Wisdom, including episodes with Joe DeRosa and Jason Calacanis, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty appears 4 times across 4 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“I think it is the scariest movie I've ever seen and follows, by the way, in my opinion.”
Why people keep bringing this up
The book is mentioned repeatedly on the Joe Rogan Experience across at least two episodes, often tied directly to the podcast guests' personal reactions to or experiences with the story. In episode #2354 guest Joe DeRosa names The Exorcist as the scariest movie he's ever seen and frames it as a personal benchmark for horror; in episode #2053 guests Danny and Michael Philippou recount acquiring the Exorcist book in the context of seeking out R-rated material, indicating the book functions as part of their broader engagement with intense horror media.
Both citations present The Exorcist not as an abstract recommendation but as an object connected to listeners’ lived memories and media habits on the same podcast. Mentions emphasize emotional impact and the book’s role within guests’ efforts to access mature horror content, which helps explain why it resurfaces on the Joe Rogan Experience: it appears in guest anecdotes about fear and about seeking out provocative material rather than as a technical or academic reference.
The host mentioned 'The Exorcist' to illustrate the complex themes of good and evil, particularly through the lens of Catholicism. The discussion highlights how the book explores profound questions about suffering and the existence of evil in the world.
The host mentioned 'The Exorcist' while discussing the originality of a new horror film. He noted that the film they watched was unlike typical horror movies, including classics like 'The Exorcist'.
The host mentions 'The Exorcist' as the scariest movie he has ever seen, emphasizing its lasting impact on him. He appreciates the film's ability to evoke fear and its connection to his Catholic upbringing, which adds to its psychological horror.
Recent show rotation: The Joe Rogan Experience, Modern Wisdom, and Planet Money.
Guests tied to these mentions include Joe DeRosa, Jason Calacanis, Danny, and Michael Philippou.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 10:14 in the episode where we captured it.
Quick FAQ
Answers to common book, episode, podcast, and guest questions.
Which episode recommended The Exorcist?
#2354 - Joe DeRosa on The Joe Rogan Experience is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty. Other indexed episodes include #154 - Jason Calacanis - How Does Angel Investing Work? on Modern Wisdom and #2053 - Danny & Michael Philippou on The Joe Rogan Experience. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 10:14.
Which podcast mentioned The Exorcist?
The Joe Rogan Experience, Modern Wisdom, and Planet Money are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty.
Who recommended The Exorcist on podcasts?
Joe DeRosa, Jason Calacanis, and Danny are the main guests currently tied to recommending The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty.
Why do podcast guests bring up The Exorcist?
The host mentioned 'The Exorcist' to illustrate the complex themes of good and evil, particularly through the lens of Catholicism. The discussion highlights how the book explores profound questions about suffering and the existence of evil in the world. It most often appears in conversations about nature of evil, horror movie influences, and scariest movie of all time.
Mentions across episodes
Every mention card links back to the episode page and exact transcript anchor.
“I will tell you for me, it remains to be The Exorcist. I think it is the scariest movie I've ever seen and follows, by the way, in my opinion.”
“It's a really great book. If you want to read it.”
“I got him to get me the Exorcist book. I let him, yeah, all those R rated films, he would always buy it for us.”
“William Peter Blatty was the author of the 1971 book The Exorcist, later adapted into an iconic movie, and he published a sequel called Legion.”