Episode #2254
Mel Gibson
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Guns, Germs, and Steel
Mentioned by Mel Gibson · at 00:22:17 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Bible
Mentioned by Mel Gibson · at 00:26:31 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Mentioned by Mel Gibson · at 01:06:59 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Frontiersmen
Mentioned by Mel Gibson · at 01:27:31 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Empire of the Summer Moon
Mentioned by Mel Gibson · at 01:29:08 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking
Mentioned by Mel Gibson · at 01:32:19 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Mel Gibson, actor and director, discusses his back problems, the California wildfires, and societal parallels in his film Apocalypto. He also talks about his brain injury, faith, skepticism of mainstream medicine, and recommends books including 'The Frontiersman' and 'Empire of the Summer Moon'.
What they talked about
- Mel Gibson's scoliosis and back issues
- Mugging story in Los Angeles
- Making of Apocalypto and ancient civilizations
- Criticism of Hollywood and Christianity
- Pope Francis and the Pachamama controversy
- Dangers of CTE in fighting
- Shroud of Turin and its authenticity
- Addiction recovery and spiritual experience
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