Episode #162
Daniele Bolelli
Books mentioned
On the Warrior's Path
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:01:16
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The Bible
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:27:02
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Epic of Gilgamesh
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:28:26
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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Christian Myth
Mentioned by Daniele Bolelli · at 00:37:49
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross
Mentioned by Daniele Bolelli · at 00:37:49
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50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know About Religion
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:46:17
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Daniele Bolelli discusses his books on martial arts, unconventional interpretations of religion, and proposed origins of religious rituals. The conversation explores Christianity, the Dead Sea Scrolls, psychedelics, ancient beliefs, scripture, archaeology, parenting, and combat sports, alongside lighter topics such as coffee and Santa Claus.
What they talked about
- Daniele Bolelli's books on martial arts and religion
- Patrice O'Neal's defense of comedy and free speech
- Origins of religion and cave paintings
- Similarities between biblical stories and older myths
- Göbekli Tepe and rewriting human history
- Martial arts evolution and the UFC
- Ikkyu: Zen master, brothel, and sake
- Psychedelic mushrooms and Christmas traditions
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