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Joe Rogan ExperienceNov 5, 2020

#1559 - Steven Rinella

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Guest: Steven Rinella

Notable books mentioned: Brother Sam by Brother Bill, The Radioactive Boy Scout, The Revenant by Michael Punke, Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It by Jeff Dyer

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Brother Sam
Brother Bill

The host discusses how brain trauma can significantly alter a person's personality and behavior, using Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr as examples. H…

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The Radioactive Boy Scout

The host mentions 'The Radioactive Boy Scout' as an analogy for how something wild and untamed can become scrutinized and overproduced. The story i…

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The Revenant
Michael Punke

The host discusses the importance of authenticity in conversations, contrasting it with overproduced media. They mention 'The Revenant' to highligh…

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#1559 - Steven Rinella mentions Brother Sam by Brother Bill, The Radioactive Boy Scout, The Revenant by Michael Punke, and Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It by Jeff Dyer with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Brother SamThe Radioactive Boy ScoutThe RevenantYoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It
Guest: Steven Rinella
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Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, author, and television personality. He currently hosts MeatEater, available on the Sportsman Channel and Netflix, as well as the MeatEater podcast. His new book The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is available on December 1.
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authentic conversations in media(1)brain trauma and creativity(1)discussion on hunting(1)historical hunting experiences(1)overproduction in media(1)poverty and homelessness(1)
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Individuals interested in psychology and the effects of trauma on creativityListeners interested in media production and authenticityListeners interested in media authenticity and storytellingReaders interested in social issues and personal reflections on povertyReaders interested in wildlife ecology and historical impacts on North American mammals.history enthusiasts and those interested in early American exploration

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Brother Sam
Brother Bill
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and the effects of trauma on creativityOften cited around brain trauma and creativity

“The mention refers to a book discussing the transformation of Sam Kinison after he suffered a traumatic brain injury from a car accident.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and the effects of trauma on creativity
Key quote: “Sam Kinison got hit by a truck and his brother, who talks about it in his book called Brother Sam Brother Bill wrote a book about it is like there was one Sam.”
The host discusses how brain trauma can significantly alter a person's personality and behavior, using Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr as examples. He references 'Brother Sam' by Brother Bill to illustrate the profound changes that can occur after such traumatic experiences.
ASIN: 0688126340
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The Radioactive Boy Scout
Best for Listeners interested in media production and authenticityOften cited around overproduction in media

“This is a story about a boy who accumulates radioactive materials for a project, illustrating a point about unintended consequences.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in media production and authenticity
Key quote: “People might regard you as the radioactive Boy Scout.”
The host mentions 'The Radioactive Boy Scout' as an analogy for how something wild and untamed can become scrutinized and overproduced. The story illustrates the potential consequences of accumulating too much attention or material, paralleling concerns about the podcast's future.
ASIN: 0812966600
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The Revenant
Michael Punke
Best for Listeners interested in media authenticity and storytellingOften cited around authentic conversations in media

“The podcast discusses an episode featuring the author of 'The Revenant', which was adapted into a film, highlighting the authenticity of the conversation.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Listeners interested in media authenticity and storytelling
Key quote: “I had taken so many swipes over the years at my swipes at the movie The Revenant, right.”
The host discusses the importance of authenticity in conversations, contrasting it with overproduced media. They mention 'The Revenant' to highlight a specific episode where they engaged with the author, emphasizing the genuine dialogue that resonated with listeners.
ASIN: B00RKLO88M
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Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It
Jeff Dyer
Best for Readers interested in social issues and personal reflections on povertyOften cited around poverty and homelessness

“He wrote this book, Yoga for people who can't be bothered to do it. Jeff Dyer, he was a humorist and he had this essay he wrote about struggling with his desire to witness great poverty.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in social issues and personal reflections on poverty
Key quote: “He talks about in his book, why do I like this? Kind of why do I like that? It's definitely a perspective changer.”
The host mentions Jeff Dyer's book to highlight the author's struggle with witnessing poverty during his travels. This reflection serves as a lens through which the host examines the current state of homelessness in America, particularly in the context of societal changes post-COVID.
ASIN: 1400031672
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American Coyote
Dan Flores
Best for Readers interested in wildlife ecology and historical impacts on North American mammals.Often cited around discussion on hunting

“I got to get a hold of Dan Flores again. I had him on two years ago to talk about his book American Coyote and lost contact with him.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in wildlife ecology and historical impacts on North American mammals.
Key quote: “I want to get him together with someone like Randall Carlson, who's an expert in the Younger Dryas impact theory.”
The host briefly mentions Dan Flores and his book 'American Coyote' while reminiscing about their previous conversation. This reference highlights the host's respect for Flores as an intellectual and professor, indicating a connection to the themes of wildlife and ecology in the book.
ASIN: 1541608534
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Osborn's Journal of a Trapper
Best for history enthusiasts and those interested in early American explorationOften cited around historical hunting experiences

“You know, back in the sixteen, seventeen hundreds like dude read Russell Reider, also Osborn's Journal of a Trapper.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: history enthusiasts and those interested in early American exploration
Key quote: “he was a meticulous journal keeper, one of the few people that wrote a journal who wasn't full of shit.”
The host mentions 'Osborn's Journal of a Trapper' to highlight the meticulous nature of the author's observations during a time of significant historical change. This book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the interactions between Native Americans and European explorers in the early 19th century.
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The Last Dance

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Comedy Store

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The Social Network

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The Revenant

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Brave

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“Brave is mentioned in relation to its excellent archery form in an animated context.”

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