The Reading Octagon

Episode #1651

Joe List

· 6 books mentioned

Books mentioned

  1. Black Elk Speaks

    Black Elk

    Mentioned by Joe List · at 00:40:30 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  2. The Comfort Crisis

    Michael Easter

    Mentioned by Joe List · at 01:17:38 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  3. The Four Agreements

    Don Miguel Ruiz

    Mentioned by Joe List · at 01:35:27 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  4. The Fifth Agreement

    Don Miguel Ruiz

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:35:27 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  5. Unwinding Anxiety

    Judd Brewer

    Mentioned by Joe List · at 01:37:59 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  6. Brother Sam

    Bill Kinison

    Mentioned by Joe List · at 02:39:27 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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Joe List is a standup comedian and podcast host who discusses comedy craft, live performance, writing, podcasting, and the pressures faced by comedians. The conversation also explores Indigenous history and Killers of the Flower Moon, martial arts and personal safety, health and travel concerns, mental health, meditation, professional wrestling, combat sports, and shifting cultural attitudes toward speech and humor.

What they talked about

  • Austin's homeless population and new camping laws
  • Jiu-jitsu training and unassuming fighters
  • Michael Jackson's alleged chemical castration
  • Historical castrati singers
  • Awkward celebrity encounters
  • Cancel culture and comedy movies
  • First Nation hunting and fishing rights
  • COVID-19 outdoor transmission statistics

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