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Episode #356

Dan Hardy

· 5 books mentioned

Books mentioned

  1. A Fighter's Heart

    Sam Sheridan

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:58:24 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  2. DMT

    Rick Strassman

    Mentioned by Dan Hardy · at 01:23:27 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  3. The Dragons of Eden

    Carl Sagan

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:45:12 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  4. The Hobbit

    J.R.R. Tolkien

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:05:09 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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  5. Twilight

    Stephenie Meyer

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:05:09 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)

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Former UFC fighter and mixed martial artist Dan Hardy joins Joe Rogan to discuss fighter psychology, memorable bouts, combat-sports culture, PEDs, and his heart condition. They also explore psychedelics, ayahuasca, DMT, spirituality, alien life, simulation theory, social and environmental problems, and Hardy’s plans to focus on wellness.

What they talked about

  • Trash talk and fight promotion in MMA
  • Dan Hardy's Wolf Parkinson White heart condition
  • Chael Sonnen's trash-talking and fight promotion skills
  • GSP's humility and training with Hardy
  • Ayahuasca ceremonies and psychedelic experiences in Peru
  • Reptilian brain and instinctual fighting states
  • Alternative lifestyle, diet, and training focus
  • Alien encounters and DMT trips comparison

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