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The films & shows about nutrition & diet recommended on podcasts

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

Guests talking nutrition end up recommending Hardcore History (21 mentions) more than any actual food documentary. Chimp Empire and Uncut Gems follow at 18 and 16, out of 202 total picks.

It's a strange list if you expected cooking shows. But every entry is a genuine on-air mention, pulled from transcripts and linked to the timestamp so you can judge the context yourself.

#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

Every mention & where to get it

#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

Every mention & where to get it

#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

Every mention & where to get it

#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

Every mention & where to get it

#5 · Ex Machina

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

Recommended by Kevin Rose on New Health Gadgets, How to Drink Less, AI, & More. 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

Every mention & where to get it

#6 · Tropic Thunder

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

Mark Normand brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2471 - Mark Normand (2026-03-20). 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

Every mention & where to get it

#7 · John Wick

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

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2456 - Michael Jai White in 2026. 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

Every mention & where to get it

#8 · Painkiller

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

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2492 - Ari Shaffir. 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

Every mention & where to get it

#9 · Arrival

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

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2344 - Amjad Masad (2025-07-02). 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

Every mention & where to get it

#10 · The Hustler

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

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2438 - John Mellencamp in 2026. 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

Every mention & where to get it

#11 · True Romance

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

Recommended by Dan Houser on Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming | Lex . 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

Every mention & where to get it

#12 · Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

Werner Herzog · Film / show · 8 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2459 - Jim Breuer (2026-02-24). 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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#13 · Holy Hell

Will Allen · Film / show · 8 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2010 - Marc Andreessen in 2024. 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

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#14 · Icarus

Bryan Fogel (inferred) · Film / show · 8 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2439 - Johnny Knoxville. That episode features Johnny Knoxville, Co-creator and star of Jackass, host of Fear Factor, and a movie actor known for self-inflicted stunts and pranks. He also produced the documentary The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. It has been genuinely recommended 8 times on the show.

“Have you ever seen that movie Icarus? ... Oh, it's a great movie. Brian Fogle made this documentary and it's a really interesting documentary” — Joe Rogan 01:59:55

Every mention & where to get it

#15 · The Sopranos

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

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2329 - Ehsan Ahmad (2025-05-29). 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

Every mention & where to get it

#16 · Kill Tony

Tony Hinchcliffe (inferred) · Film / show · 7 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Tom Segura, on Joe Rogan Experience #2005 - Tom Segura in 2024. Tom is Stand-up comedian, podcaster (2 Bears 1 Cave, Your Mom's House) and longtime friend of Joe Rogan, promoting his fifth Netflix special, Sledgehammer. It has been genuinely recommended 7 times on the show.

“The fact that that Kill Tony started out in the Belly Room at the Comedy Store to a half-filled crowd” — Tom Segura 02:00:35

Every mention & where to get it

#17 · The Godfather

Francis Ford Coppola · Film / show · 7 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. In total it earned 7 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“The Godfather is one of the greatest movies of all time. It's a movie about the mob” — Joe Rogan 00:30:42

Every mention & where to get it

#18 · Game of Thrones

HBO (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Action Bronson brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2487 - Action Bronson (2026-04-22). Action is Albanian-American rapper, chef, and TV host (Vice's 'F*ck, That's Delicious' and 'Ancient Aliens' fan-host) known for his food obsession, multi-hobby lifestyle, and larger-than-life personality. It has been genuinely recommended 6 times on the show.

“I'm rewatching Game of Thrones. I'm on the the final season now. God damn, it's good.” — Action Bronson 01:39:45

Every mention & where to get it

#19 · Magical Egypt

John Anthony West · Film / show · 6 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from guest, on Joe Rogan Experience #2215 - Graham Hancock in 2024. That episode features Graham Hancock, British author and journalist known for Fingerprints of the Gods and the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse, proponent of a lost advanced civilization from the last Ice Age. It has been genuinely recommended 6 times on the show.

“I recommend um that to everybody that magical Egypt the two DVD series that he had they were amazing” — guest 02:23:25

Every mention & where to get it

#20 · 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

Every mention & where to get it

#21 · Sisu

Jalmari Helander (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Big Jay Oakerson brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2296 - Big Jay Oakerson (2025-03-28). Big is A veteran New York standup comedian known for his crowd work, the Legion of Skanks podcast, and Skankfest. He has performed for roughly 27 years and built his career through the comedy-club circuit rather than TV. It has been genuinely recommended 6 times on the show.

“Did you ever see Sisu? No. I think it's my f It's next to John Wick. It's probably right up there with John Wick as my favorite revenge movie of all time.” — Big Jay Oakerson 01:53:25

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#22 · Spirited Away

Hayao Miyazaki (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Tim Ferriss, on Q&A with Tim Ferriss — AI Companions, Longevity Levers, Writer's Block, Low-Back in 2023. Tim is Author, entrepreneur, angel investor, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show, in a solo live Q&A fielding pre-submitted and live-feed questions. It has been genuinely recommended 6 times on the show.

“Miyazaki Hayao is figurehead behind Ghibli. And my favorite movie, Spirited Away, is, I think, their crowning achievement” — Tim Ferriss 00:48:08

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#23 · Wild Wild Country

Netflix (inferred) · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2434 - Kurt Metzger. 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

Every mention & where to get it

#24 · Yellowstone

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

John Fogerty brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2485 - John Fogerty (2026-04-17). 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

Every mention & where to get it

#25 · Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Steven Spielberg (inferred) · Film / show · 5 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2481 - Duncan Trussell in 2026. That episode features Duncan Trussell, Comedian, podcaster (The Duncan Trussell Family Hour), and creator of Netflix's The Midnight Gospel. A longtime Rogan friend known for psychedelic, spiritual, and conspiratorial riffing. It has been genuinely recommended 5 times on the show.

“He was involved in Close Encounters, which still is a great movie. Great. It's so good, man. You go back and watch that movie.” — Joe Rogan 02:33:46

Every mention & where to get it

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5× recommended

Slow Horses

Apple TV+ (inferred)

5× recommended

Star Trek

Paramount+

5× recommended

The Big Bang Theory

Chuck Lorre

5× recommended

There Will Be Blood

Paul Thomas Anderson (inferred)

5× recommended

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

Adam Sandler (inferred)

4× recommended

1883

Taylor Sheridan (inferred)

4× recommended

1923

Taylor Sheridan

4× recommended

Apocalypse Now

Francis Ford Coppola (inferred)

4× recommended

House of Cards

Beau Willimon (inferred)

4× recommended

Severance

Apple TV+ (inferred)

4× recommended

The Alpinist

4× recommended

The Matrix

The Wachowskis (inferred)

4× recommended

The Substance

Coralie Fargeat (inferred)

4× recommended

Trip of Compassion

3× recommended

The Day the Laughter Died

Andrew Dice Clay (inferred)

3× recommended

All Quiet on the Western Front

Netflix (inferred)

3× recommended

Alone

History Channel

3× recommended

Ancient Aliens

Prometheus Entertainment (inferred)

3× recommended

Avatar

James Cameron

3× recommended

Babe

Chris Noonan (inferred)

3× recommended

Back to School

Alan Metter (inferred)

3× recommended

Bring the Pain

Chris Rock

3× recommended

Illmatic

Nas

3× recommended

Leon: The Professional

Luc Besson (inferred)

3× recommended

MobLand

Guy Ritchie / Paramount+ (inferred)

3× recommended

No Reservations

Anthony Bourdain

3× recommended

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

Richard Pryor

3× recommended

The Beast in Me

Netflix

3× recommended

The Dissident

Bryan Fogel (inferred)

3× recommended

The Smashing Machine

Benny Safdie (inferred)

3× recommended

The Tim Ferriss Show: Dr. Kevin Tracey episode

Tim Ferriss (inferred)

3× recommended

Vikings

Michael Hirst (inferred)

3× recommended

Waking Life

Richard Linklater

Andrew Huberman +2

3× recommended

WALL-E

Pixar

2× recommended

Land Man

Taylor Sheridan

2× recommended

Chappelle's Show

Dave Chappelle

2× recommended

Chef's Table

Netflix

2× recommended

Huberman Lab

Andrew Huberman

2× recommended

Sasquatch

David Holthouse

2× recommended

Sicario

Taylor Sheridan

2× recommended

The Drive (podcast)

Peter Attia

2× recommended

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

Julien Nitzberg

2× recommended

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

Andrew Hickey

Andrew Huberman +1

2× recommended

Bigger & Blacker

Chris Rock

2× recommended

Cop Land

2× recommended

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Terry Gilliam (inferred)

2× recommended

Freddy Got Fingered

Tom Green (inferred)

2× recommended

Have You Seen Me Lately

Sam Kinison

2× recommended

Heavy Rhyme Experience

The Brand New Heavies

2× recommended

House of the Dragon

2× recommended

Kumare

Vikram Gandhi (inferred)

2× recommended

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

HBO (inferred)

2× recommended

Saving Private Ryan

Steven Spielberg (inferred)

2× recommended

Scent of a Woman

Martin Brest (inferred)

2× recommended

Schitt's Creek

Dan Levy (inferred)

2× recommended

SimCity

Will Wright (inferred)

2× recommended

Sour Grapes

Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas (inferred)

2× recommended

The Godfather Part II

Francis Ford Coppola (inferred)

2× recommended

The Price of Everything

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