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The films & shows about ai & technology recommended on podcasts

The films, shows and documentaries that actually got recommended on episodes about ai & technology, with the quote and the timestamp for each one.

Podcast guests talking AI and technology keep bringing up Hardcore History, 21 mentions among 236 total picks in this category. Chimp Empire (18) and Uncut Gems (16) follow close behind.

We pulled every genuine mention from the transcripts rather than assuming what fits the theme. Each entry links to the exact clip.

#1 · Hardcore History

Dan Carlin · Film / show · 21 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2511 - Terry Bradshaw in 2026. That episode features Terry Bradshaw, Four-time Super Bowl-winning Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Hall of Famer, longtime Fox NFL broadcaster, and now a horse/cattle breeder, motivational speaker, and founder of Bradshaw Bourbon. In total it earned 21 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“there's a guy named Dan Carlin. He's got a fantastic series called uh Hardcore History. He had this series on Genghis Khan called The Wrath of the Khan.” — Joe Rogan 01:07:44
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#2 · Chimp Empire

James Reed · Film / show · 18 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2428 - Michael P. Masters. That episode features Michael P. Masters, A biological anthropologist and professor at Montana Technological University, where he chairs the department. He's known for the theory that UFO occupants are time-traveling future humans, and is the author of four books plus a children's book. In total it earned 18 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“you ever watched Chimp Nation on Netflix. Amazing documentary. incredible docu series. Can't recommend it enough.” — Joe Rogan 02:45:21
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#3 · Uncut Gems

Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie (inferred) · Film / show · 16 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2463 - Steve-O (2026-03-04). That episode features Steve-O, Stand-up comedian and Jackass star (Stephen Glover), famous for extreme stunts and self-inflicted pain. Now 18 years sober, touring a multimedia comedy show and building an animal sanctuary in Tennessee. It has been genuinely recommended 16 times on the show.

“You saw Uncut Gems, right? Oh my god, best movie ever. That movie was so good. Adam Sandler killed it in that movie.” — Joe Rogan 01:00:19
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#4 · Ancient Apocalypse

Graham Hancock · Film / show · 11 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Jimmy Corsetti, on Joe Rogan Experience #2231 - Jimmy Corsetti & Dan Richards in 2024. That episode features Jimmy Corsetti & Dan Richards, Jimmy Corsetti runs the alternative-history YouTube channel Bright Insight; Dan Richards runs Dedunking (D Dunking), a channel that fact-checks both mainstream and alternative archaeology claims. In total it earned 11 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“I encourage everyone to go watch everyone go watch Ancient apocalypse Graham Hancock on Netflix think for yourself” — Jimmy Corsetti 03:00:27
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#5 · Grizzly Man

Werner Herzog (inferred) · Film / show · 11 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2459 - Jim Breuer. That episode features Jim Breuer, Stand-up comedian and former SNL cast member (1995-1998), best known for the 'Goat Boy' character and the stoner movie Half Baked. A longtime friend of Rogan's from their early days on the New York/Boston comedy circuit. In total it earned 11 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“That's a great movie. That was one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. Greatest movie ever. Belly laughed watching that thing.” — Joe Rogan 02:07:51
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#6 · Ex Machina

Alex Garland (inferred) · Film / show · 10 endorsements

Kevin Rose brought this up on New Health Gadgets, How to Drink Less, AI, & More (2025-05-23). Kevin is Tech entrepreneur and investor (founder of Digg, partner at True Ventures, host of the Modern Finance/Diggnation podcasts) and Tim Ferriss's recurring co-host on The Random Show. In total it earned 10 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“Have you seen a great movie, Ex Machina? Oh, of course. Fantastic movie. So good” — Kevin Rose 01:43:41
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#7 · Tropic Thunder

Ben Stiller (inferred) · Film / show · 10 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Mark Normand, on Joe Rogan Experience #2471 - Mark Normand in 2026. Mark is Stand-up comedian known for rapid-fire jokes and his podcasts 'Tuesdays with Stories' and 'We Might Be Drunk.' He's a New York club regular promoting a brand-new Netflix special. In total it earned 10 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“the last completely politically incorrect movie and it is hilarious. I know it's so good.” — Mark Normand 01:40:08
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#8 · Moment of Contact

James Fox · Film / show · 9 endorsements

Recommended by Michael P. Masters on Joe Rogan Experience #2428 - Michael P. Masters. Michael is A biological anthropologist and professor at Montana Technological University, where he chairs the department. He's known for the theory that UFO occupants are time-traveling future humans, and is the author of four books plus a children's book. In total it earned 9 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss).

“that's the moment of contact documentary. Very good. Very good James Fox documentary. It is. Crazy documentary.” — Michael P. Masters 02:02:06
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#9 · John Wick

Chad Stahelski (inferred) · Film / show · 9 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2456 - Michael Jai White (2026-02-18). That episode features Michael Jai White, Actor, writer, and director (Black Dynamite, Spawn, Blood and Bone) and accomplished real-world martial artist with multiple black belts. He and Rogan trained together in the LA kickboxing scene in the 1990s. It has been genuinely recommended 9 times on the show.

“John Wick was hard. I'm a giant John Wick fan especially John Wick one... I fucking love those movies.” — Joe Rogan 01:29:34
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#10 · Painkiller

Peter Berg (inferred) · Film / show · 9 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2492 - Ari Shaffir in 2026. That episode features Ari Shaffir, Stand-up comedian, host of the podcasts Skeptic Tank and You Be Tripping, and co-host of Legion of Skanks. Creator of the storytelling show This Is Not Happening, his Netflix special Jew, and his new self-financed show The End. It has been genuinely recommended 9 times on the show.

“Painkiller, that's what it was called. It was so good. That's Peter Berg's. Yeah, we talked about that the other day. It's an amazing series. Amazing series.” — Joe Rogan 01:13:30
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#11 · Arrival

Denis Villeneuve (inferred) · Film / show · 9 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2344 - Amjad Masad. That episode features Amjad Masad, Founder and CEO of Replit, an AI-powered platform that lets anyone build software by prompting from their phone. A Palestinian-Jordanian immigrant, former Facebook engineer, and outspoken commentator on tech, free speech, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. In total it earned 9 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“the Arrival was Oh yeah, Arrival was great too.” — Joe Rogan 01:18:27
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#12 · The Hustler

Walter Tevis (inferred) · Film / show · 9 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2438 - John Mellencamp (2026-01-14). That episode features John Mellencamp, Heartland rock legend behind hits like 'Jack and Diane,' 'Hurt So Good,' 'Small Town,' and 'Pink Houses,' originally marketed against his will as 'Johnny Cougar.' Co-founder of Farm Aid and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. It has been genuinely recommended 9 times on the show.

“I love that guy. Hustler. One of my favorite movies of all time.” — Joe Rogan 02:07:51
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#13 · True Romance

Tony Scott (inferred) · Film / show · 9 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Dan Houser, on Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming | Lex in 2025. Dan is Legendary video game creator, co-founder of Rockstar Games, and lead writer behind the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series. He has since founded a new company, Absurdventures, building new worlds across books, comics, audio, and games. In total it earned 9 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“I love True Romance. Possibly the best, one of the best scripts ever written.” — Dan Houser 00:10:34
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#14 · Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

Werner Herzog · Film / show · 8 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2459 - Jim Breuer. That episode features Jim Breuer, Stand-up comedian and former SNL cast member (1995-1998), best known for the 'Goat Boy' character and the stoner movie Half Baked. A longtime friend of Rogan's from their early days on the New York/Boston comedy circuit. In total it earned 8 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“this Happy People, Life in the Tiger is all about these trappers that live in the tiger forest in Siberia... It's a really good documentary” — Joe Rogan 02:08:24
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#15 · Holy Hell

Will Allen · Film / show · 8 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2010 - Marc Andreessen (2024-06-27). That episode features Marc Andreessen, Tech investor and entrepreneur; co-founder of Netscape and the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). It has been genuinely recommended 8 times on the show.

“there's a great documentary on it called holy hell you should watch it it's pretty Bonkers” — Joe Rogan 00:26:29
Every mention & where to get it

#16 · Roger & Me

Michael Moore · Film / show · 8 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2492 - Ari Shaffir in 2026. That episode features Ari Shaffir, Stand-up comedian, host of the podcasts Skeptic Tank and You Be Tripping, and co-host of Legion of Skanks. Creator of the storytelling show This Is Not Happening, his Netflix special Jew, and his new self-financed show The End. It has been genuinely recommended 8 times on the show.

“That's Roger and me, that documentary. Michael Moore's greatest documentary is all his first one is his best one.” — Joe Rogan 00:40:24
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#17 · The Sopranos

David Chase (inferred) · Film / show · 8 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2329 - Ehsan Ahmad. That episode features Ehsan Ahmad, Austin-based stand-up comedian who came up through the Comedy Store and now works the Mothership scene. Co-hosts 'The Solid Show' podcast with his friend Derek. It has been genuinely recommended 8 times on the show.

“Sopranos, one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Celebrated by everybody. Wins awards. It was about the mob” — Joe Rogan 00:30:42
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#18 · 2001: A Space Odyssey

Stanley Kubrick (inferred) · Film / show · 7 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2012 - Gad Saad (2024-06-27). That episode features Gad Saad, Evolutionary behavioral scientist and professor; author of The Parasitic Mind and The Saad Truth about Happiness; making his ninth appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. In total it earned 7 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“that movie is amazing it's not just amazing it's amazing visually and it's from 1968” — Joe Rogan 00:17:50
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#19 · Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan (inferred) · Film / show · 7 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Eric Weinstein, on You’re Watching the End of the World in Real Time - Eric Weinstein in 2025. Eric is Mathematician, physicist, and provocative public intellectual known for his 'Geometric Unity' theory of physics and his critiques of academic and scientific institutions. Former managing director of Thiel Capital and host of The Portal podcast. In total it earned 7 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Diary of a CEO, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“So, go watch the movie Oppenheimer, if you will. But, this is why physics physicists are the only occupation” — Eric Weinstein 01:40:45
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#20 · Contact

Robert Zemeckis (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Recommended by Katee Sackhoff on Joe Rogan Experience #2400 - Katee Sackhoff. Katee is American actress best known for playing Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace in the rebooted Battlestar Galactica and Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian. She also hosts The Sackoff Show podcast. In total it earned 6 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“It's from the movie with Jodie Foster. Contact. Beautiful movie. It's a great movie.” — Katee Sackhoff 01:56:04
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#21 · Chernobyl

HBO (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Lex Fridman brought this up on Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road | Lex Fridman Podcast #340 (2022-11-22). That episode features Chris Tarbell, Former FBI special agent and cybercrime specialist who tracked down and arrested Ross Ulbricht (Dread Pirate Roberts) of Silk Road and Hector Monsegur (Sabu) of LulzSec and Anonymous. He is now co-founder of the cybersecurity firm Naxo and co-hosts the podcast The Hacker and the Fed. It has been genuinely recommended 6 times on the show.

“shows like Chernobyl from HBO made me realize okay you can do a good job of a difficult story and reveal the human side but also reveal the technical side” — Lex Fridman 01:18:50
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#22 · Dune

Frank Herbert (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Tim Ferriss, on Q&A with Tim — Parenting Considerations, Intuition, New Hobbies, Dating, and Mor in 2024. Tim is Author, entrepreneur, angel investor, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show, here doing a solo Q&A marking the podcast's 10th anniversary. In total it earned 6 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“big fan of the second Dune movie frankly” — Tim Ferriss 00:46:07
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#23 · Peaky Blinders

Steven Knight (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2511 - Terry Bradshaw. That episode features Terry Bradshaw, Four-time Super Bowl-winning Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Hall of Famer, longtime Fox NFL broadcaster, and now a horse/cattle breeder, motivational speaker, and founder of Bradshaw Bourbon. It has been genuinely recommended 6 times on the show.

“he's phenomenal in Peaky Blinders.” — Joe Rogan 01:26:27
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#24 · Wild Wild Country

Netflix (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2434 - Kurt Metzger (2026-01-06). That episode features Kurt Metzger, Stand-up comedian, writer and longtime co-host on Jimmy Dore's show, known for his dark humor and deep-dive conspiracy riffs. A frequent JRE guest who blends comedy with sprawling theories about secret societies and power. It has been genuinely recommended 6 times on the show.

“who used to be in the Raj Nich cult from Wild Wild Country. If you ever saw. Oh, I love that show.” — Joe Rogan 02:12:22
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#25 · Yellowstone

Taylor Sheridan (inferred) · Film / show · 5 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from John Fogerty, on Joe Rogan Experience #2485 - John Fogerty in 2026. John is Frontman, songwriter, and guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival, author of American rock anthems like Fortunate Son, Proud Mary, and Bad Moon Rising. A solo Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist still touring his Legacy Tour. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“I watch some TV shows and my favorites are the the the modern, you know, like Yellowstone and all the other ones after that.” — John Fogerty 01:56:47
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Christopher Nolan (inferred)

Joe Rogan +65× recommended

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Bethesda (inferred)

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Zack Snyder (inferred)

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Charlie Brooker (inferred)

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Stephen Norrington (inferred)

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Carl Sagan (inferred)

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Spike Jonze (inferred)

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Nintendo (inferred)

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The Wachowskis (inferred)

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Andrew Dice Clay (inferred)

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Danny Boyle (inferred)

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Prometheus Entertainment (inferred)

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Chimp Nation

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Curb Your Enthusiasm

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Downfall

Oliver Hirschbiegel (inferred)

Joe Rogan +23× recommended

Elden Ring

FromSoftware (inferred)

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Johnny Thunder

Joe Rogan +23× recommended

The Beast in Me

Netflix

Joe Rogan +23× recommended

The Expanse

Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby (inferred)

Lex Fridman +23× recommended

The Office (UK)

BBC (inferred)

Tim Ferriss +23× recommended

The Tim Ferriss Show: Dr. Kevin Tracey episode

Tim Ferriss (inferred)

Tim Ferriss +23× recommended

WALL-E

Pixar

Lex Fridman +22× recommended

Huberman Lab

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Rockstar Games

Lex Fridman +22× recommended

Sasquatch

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Joe Rogan +22× recommended

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Ms. Pat (inferred)

Joe Rogan +22× recommended

The Wall

Pink Floyd

Joe Rogan +22× recommended

Above the Law

Steven Seagal (inferred)

Joe Rogan +12× recommended

Beat Saber

Beat Games (inferred)

Joe Rogan +12× recommended

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Tim Burton (inferred)

Joe Rogan +12× recommended

Bigger & Blacker

Chris Rock

Lex Fridman +12× recommended

Crumb

Terry Zwigoff (inferred)

Lex Fridman +12× recommended

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Dave O'Leske (inferred)

Joe Rogan +12× recommended

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Joe Rogan +12× recommended

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Vikram Gandhi (inferred)

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