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The films & shows about spirituality & consciousness recommended on podcasts

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

301 films and shows show up around spirituality-focused podcast conversations, led by Hardcore History at 21 mentions, Chimp Empire at 18, and Uncut Gems at 16.

Guests discussing consciousness rarely stay on theme, and that's the appeal of a list built from real quotes instead of assumptions about what belongs. Every pick here is timestamped to the exact moment it was said on air.

#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 · 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 · South Park

Trey Parker & Matt Stone · Film / show · 14 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2377 - Carrot Top in 2025. That episode features Carrot Top, Stage name of Scott Thompson, the red-haired prop comedian who has held a long-running headline residency at the Luxor in Las Vegas for nearly 20 years and was a Tonight Show regular in the Leno era. In total it earned 14 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss).

“South Park has been around longer than anything ever that's still good. Like how do they do it? Brilliant.” — Joe Rogan 01:21:18

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#5 · Ancient Apocalypse

Graham Hancock · Film / show · 11 endorsements

Recommended by Jimmy Corsetti on Joe Rogan Experience #2231 - Jimmy Corsetti & Dan Richards. 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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#6 · Grizzly Man

Werner Herzog · Film / show · 11 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 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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#7 · Ex Machina

Alex Garland · Film / show · 10 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Kevin Rose, on New Health Gadgets, How to Drink Less, AI, & More in 2025. 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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#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 · Painkiller

Peter Berg · Film / show · 9 endorsements

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2492 - Ari Shaffir (2026-04-30). 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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#10 · Arrival

Denis Villeneuve · Film / show · 9 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2344 - Amjad Masad in 2025. 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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#11 · The Hustler

Walter Tevis · Film / show · 9 endorsements

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2438 - John Mellencamp. 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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#12 · True Romance

Tony Scott · Film / show · 9 endorsements

Dan Houser brought this up on Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming | Lex (2025-10-31). 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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#13 · Alien

Ridley Scott · Film / show · 8 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2452 - Roger Avary in 2026. That episode features Roger Avary, Oscar-winning screenwriter who co-wrote Pulp Fiction with Quentin Tarantino, and wrote/directed films like Silent Hill and the 2007 Beowulf. Now building an AI-filmmaking company. It has been genuinely recommended 8 times on the show.

“It's one of the best movies ever made. And it's a 1979 movie” — Joe Rogan 00:57:21

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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

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#16 · Icarus

Bryan Fogel · Film / show · 8 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2439 - Johnny Knoxville in 2026. 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

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#17 · Roger & Me

Michael Moore · Film / show · 8 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 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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#18 · The Sopranos

David Chase · 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

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#19 · 2001: A Space Odyssey

Stanley Kubrick · Film / show · 7 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2012 - Gad Saad in 2024. 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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#20 · Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan · Film / show · 7 endorsements

Recommended by Eric Weinstein on You’re Watching the End of the World in Real Time - Eric Weinstein. 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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#21 · The Godfather

Francis Ford Coppola · Film / show · 7 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. 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

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#22 · Contact

Robert Zemeckis · Film / show · 6 endorsements

The endorsement here comes from Katee Sackhoff, on Joe Rogan Experience #2400 - Katee Sackhoff in 2025. 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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#23 · Chernobyl

HBO · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Recommended by Lex Fridman on Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road | Lex Fridman Podcast #340. 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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#24 · Dune

Frank Herbert · Film / show · 6 endorsements

Tim Ferriss brought this up on Q&A with Tim — Parenting Considerations, Intuition, New Hobbies, Dating, and Mor (2024-09-20). 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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#25 · 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

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