Episode #1123
Kevin Smith
Books mentioned
Tribe
Mentioned by Kevin Smith · at 00:42:32
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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Christian Myth
Mentioned by Kevin Smith · at 02:46:50
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross
Mentioned by Kevin Smith · at 02:46:50
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The Sandman
Mentioned by Kevin Smith · at 03:03:40
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Filmmaker, actor, comedian, and podcaster Kevin Smith discusses his entertainment career, podcasting, and how artificial intelligence may affect creative work. He explores politics, addiction, veterans, diet, fasting, and his recovery after a heart attack before turning to animal behavior, catastrophic risks, ancient Egypt, religious texts, near-death experiences, and the comfort he found in Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman.
What they talked about
- Catching up after years apart
- Kevin Smith's Smodcastle theater and podcasts
- Roseanne's controversial tweets and Ambien defense
- Heroin addiction and withdrawal experiences
- Ambien misuse and dependency risks
- Bow hunting as therapy for veterans
- Kevin Smith's heart attack and recovery
- Vegan diet and cholesterol management
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