Book · recommended on 17 episodes
Empire of the Summer Moon
S.C. Gwynne ISBN 1416591060
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S.C. Gwynne ISBN 1416591060
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This book by S.C. Gwynne has come up 17 times on Joe Rogan. 17 of those mentions were genuine on-air recommendations, not just passing references. The people who brought it up: Gabor Maté, Joe Rogan, Paul Rosolie. The earliest mention we indexed is from 2024-05-03 and the most recent from 2026-02-20. Every occurrence below links to the episode page and to the exact second it was said on YouTube.
Describes the actions of both whites and Comanches during a 40-year war over territory, in a story that begins with the kidnapping of a white girl, who grew up to marry a Comanche chief and have a son, Quanah, who became a great warrior.
“There's a great book about Texas called um Empire of the Summer Moon. About the settlers encountering the Comanche.”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Matt McCusker: Philadelphia-raised stand-up comedian and co-host of the Stavvy's World / Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast scene. Known for absurdist storytelling and a background in social work. Joe Rogan and comedian Matt McCusker ramble through gut health, sharks, COVID, Area 51 aliens, Epstein, and the chaos of academic social-work school.
“Well, there's an amazing book about Texas called Empire of the Summer Moon. Uh, it's all about the Comanche.”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Andrew Wilson: A conservative online debater and host of The Crucible on YouTube. A former gunsmith and food-plant robotics mechanic who started crashing liberal Facebook panels during the COVID lockdowns and turned it into a full-time career arguing Christian-ethics-based politics. Joe Rogan and debater Andrew Wilson rant about immigration, ICE riots, communism, Christianity, and why the left 'eats its own.'.
“That's why this Empire of the Summer Moon book is so good because it just shows you how unbelievably barbaric the Comanche were.”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Andrew Wilson: A conservative online debater and host of The Crucible on YouTube. A former gunsmith and food-plant robotics mechanic who started crashing liberal Facebook panels during the COVID lockdowns and turned it into a full-time career arguing Christian-ethics-based politics. Joe Rogan and debater Andrew Wilson rant about immigration, ICE riots, communism, Christianity, and why the left 'eats its own.'.
“it's documented in the book Empire of the Summer Moon. this incredible book that all talks about the conquering of Texas”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Bradley Cooper: Oscar-nominated actor and director (American Sniper, A Star Is Born, Maestro) who directed the new standup-world film Is This Thing On?. A New York-trained method actor from the Actors Studio. Bradley Cooper talks craft, becoming Chris Kyle, raising kids, AI's coming wave, and why connection beats the dopamine drip.
“Got to read this book, Empire of the Summer Moon. Get it on audio. It's incredible. It's all about the Comanche in Texas and in Oklahoma.”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Brian Simpson: Stand-up comedian and regular at the Comedy Mothership in Austin, known for his sharp social commentary and a recent Don't Tell Comedy set that went viral. Joe Rogan and comedian Brian Simpson roam from elite MMA training to furries, government overreach, the Epstein files, and Oklahoma's buried history.
“I'm in the middle of the audio book Empire of the Summer Moon for the second time. It's all about the Comanches and the war between the settlers and the Comanches here. It's crazy.”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Rick Strassman: Psychiatrist and DMT researcher who ran the first U.S. government-approved human DMT studies (1990-1995) and wrote 'DMT: The Spirit Molecule.' He later learned biblical Hebrew and now translates the Hebrew Bible, comparing prophetic experiences to the DMT state. DMT researcher Rick Strassman and Joe Rogan link psychedelic visions to Hebrew Bible prophecy, AI's future, giants, and the war on drugs.
“it's insane and it's accurate that's really I mean read Empire the summer Moon if you never have you read that”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Bridget Phetasy: Comedian, writer and podcaster who hosts 'Walk-Ins Welcome' and the comedy show 'Dumpster Fire.' A former leftist turned heterodox commentator who publicly endorsed Trump in 2024 after a decade in the culture wars. Joe Rogan and Bridget Phetasy range across gratitude, AI sentience, government corruption, ancient cataclysms, and a paranormal panic attack in Egypt.
“you read Empire of the summer Moon and you're like oh it's all lies the Native Americans were unbelievably brutal that book changed my whole view of everything”— Paul Rosolie
The guest here is Paul Rosolie: Conservationist, author, and founder of Jungle Keepers who has spent ~20 years protecting the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. Amazon conservationist Paul Rosolie tells Joe Rogan about saving rainforest, surviving deadly expeditions, uncontacted tribes, and getting 'cancelled' over Elon.
“if you find out what the Comanches did there's uh this book Empire of the summer Moon... it's a it's an amazing book”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Greg Fitzsimmons: Veteran stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster (Fitzdog Radio), a longtime friend of Joe Rogan from the Boston and LA comedy scenes. Joe Rogan and comedian Greg Fitzsimmons riff on fitness, comedy careers, true crime, gambling, and the brutality of human history.
“Empire of the summer moon it's insane book about the Comanche who lived here it's one of the best books I've ever read I've read it twice”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is David Choe: Painter, graffiti/muralist and gambler who made a fortune from early Facebook stock; host of FX's The Cho Show and now an actor in Netflix's Beef. Artist David Choe riffs with Joe Rogan on money, sex, psychedelics, the Hadza tribe, AI, and why acting in Beef broke his mind.
“there's a fantastic book about Texas and about the commanches called Empire of the summer Moon sure uh have you read it yeah incredible book”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Elliott West: Historian and author of Continental Reckoning, a sweeping history of the American West and its transformation in the age of expansion. Historian Elliott West on how the American West was remade in 30 years, decimating Native peoples and birthing modern America.
“the summer Moon amazing book but they just gave these people these ranches and didn't tell them”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Shane Gillis, Mark Normand & Ari Shaffir: Stand-up comedians and recurring panelists on Joe Rogan's drunken 'Protect Our Parks' roundtable episodes. Joe Rogan, Shane Gillis, Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir drink, riff and tumble through history, conspiracies, animals and movie debates.
“if you want to read about it in this state there's a fucking amazing book called empire the summer moon it's all about the comanches”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Sam Morrill: New York stand-up comedian and Comedy Cellar regular known for prolific output, with a Netflix special 'Same Time Tomorrow.'. Comedian Sam Morrill and Joe Rogan swap road-comedy war stories, riff on classic films, and talk drugs, gambling, and Anthony Bourdain.
“there's an amazing book called Empire of the summer Moon that's all about Texas and the Comanches and the Texas Rangers”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Oliver Anthony: Christopher Anthony Lunsford, Virginia singer-songwriter whose self-recorded 'Rich Men North of Richmond' became an overnight viral No. 1 hit. Viral 'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer Oliver Anthony tells Joe Rogan about sudden fame, his head injury, depression, and finding faith.
“i read this book about quanah parker do you know that name yeah sure yeah was it the empire the summer moon yeah beautiful book”— Gabor Maté
The guest here is Gabor Maté: Hungarian-Canadian physician and author specializing in trauma, addiction, child development, and mind-body health; author of The Myth of Normal and In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. Physician Gabor Maté tells Joe Rogan how childhood trauma and a toxic culture drive addiction, ADHD, anxiety, and physical illness.
“until people started writing these like Empire of the Summer Moon, some of these amazing books where you get a real understanding”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Greg Overton: Fine artist known for large-scale Native American portrait paintings (Soul Catcher, Dreamer); former OSHA graphics designer and tattoo apprentice turned full-time Western painter. Western artist Greg Overton joins Joe Rogan for a sprawling talk on Native American history, art, cosmic phenomena, and breaking free of the system.
“you ever read the Empire of the summer moon no oh my God I'll get it to you you got to read it it's incredible”— Joe Rogan
The guest here is Colin Quinn: Veteran stand-up comedian, former SNL Weekend Update anchor and Tough Crowd host, known for one-man shows and his series Block by Block. Colin Quinn and Joe Rogan riff on comedy, social media's damage, martial arts, old Times Square, true-crime liars, and the comedy business.
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