Book · 1996 · Biography & Autobiography
Angela's Ashes
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt has been mentioned in 9 episodes across 7 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 8 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Jordan Peterson (4 episodes), Bill Burr (2 episodes) and Matt McCusker (1 episode) on Monday Morning Podcast (2 episodes), The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (2 episodes) and Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode).
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One of the most brutal books I ever read was Angela's Ashes, a classic Irish tale of disappointment, sadness, starvation, and alcoholism.
Bill Burr · Monday Morning Podcast · Jun 2023 Listen at 16:12 Questions about Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Who recommends Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt on podcasts?
Jordan Peterson (1 episode) has recommended Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt on podcasts. In all, 5 people brought it up across 7 podcasts (1 person recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Angela's Ashes the most?
Monday Morning Podcast (2 episodes), The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (2 episodes), Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode), No Stupid Questions (1 episode) and The Book Review (1 episode), among 7 podcasts in all.
Is Angela's Ashes recommended, or only discussed?
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt was recommended in 1 episode and discussed without a recommendation in 8 episodes, as of 2025-04-22.
What do people say about Angela's Ashes?
Bill Burr on Monday Morning Podcast (2023-06-19): "One of the most brutal books I ever read was Angela's Ashes, a classic Irish tale of disappointment, sadness, starvation, and alcoholism."
When was Angela's Ashes last mentioned on a podcast?
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt was last discussed on The Joe Rogan Experience by Jordan Peterson on 2025-04-22.
What they say about it
- Discusses the author Frank McCourt“Frank McCourt called Angela's Ashes”5
- Praises the book“fantastic book, beautiful book”2
- Mentions the film adaptation“saw the film”2
The best things said about it
I read a book called Angela's Ashes that was written by an Irish author, Frank McCourt; fantastic book, beautiful book.
Jordan Peterson Lex Fridman Podcast · Oct 2024 Angela's Ashes is a tremendous book.
Jordan Peterson The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · Nov 2022 Angela's Ashes was his time in Ireland till he was 19, and then at 19 he moved to New York City in like the 50s.
Theo Von This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Nov 2024 I can think of one book that I loved, loved, loved, and I saw the film, and I didn't hate it, and that was Angela's Ashes.
Stephen Dubner No Stupid Questions · Oct 2021 You guys ever read that book Angela's Ashes Jesus Christ you know do you thought Charlie Brown had it bad trying to kick the football [ __ ] poor bastards waiting for that dad to come home with the money never came on went to the ghost you know spoiler alert goes to the pub every [ __ ] time.
Bill Burr Monday Morning Podcast · May 2017 Where and when it comes up
5 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Angela's Ashes is a memoir by Frank McCourt that recounts the author's impoverished and challenging upbringing in Ireland before moving to New York City. Jordan Peterson praised the book as fantastic and beautiful on the Lex Fridman Podcast, and later brought it up on The Joe Rogan Experience to illustrate the psychological concept of honoring parents by separating their positive traits from their flaws. Theo Von and Matt McCusker discussed the memoir on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, highlighting McCourt's early life in Ireland and noting its sequel, 'Tis, which covers his arrival in New York during the 1950s. Guests on The Book Review briefly mentioned the memoir while exploring genre-defining works of life writing. Bill Burr described it on the Monday Morning Podcast as one of the most brutal books he had ever read, connecting its depiction of starvation, disappointment, and alcoholism to the visceral feeling of growing up in poverty. Stephen Dubner shared on No Stupid Questions that he loved the book deeply and expressed a favorable view of its film adaptation. Across various podcasts, speakers consistently return to the memoir for its raw depiction of hardship, resilience, and masterful storytelling.
Every mention
Jordan Peterson And I read a book called "Angela's Ashes" that was written by an Irish author, Frank McCourt, fantastic boo… 4
“I read this book called Angelus Ashes by Frank McCort.”
“And I read a book called "Angela's Ashes" that was written by an Irish author, Frank McCourt, fantastic book, beautiful book.”
“and you could think of honor the same way is that you know I read this book by Frank McCourt called Angela's Ashes and in that book he talks about his father back in Ireland”
“You know, I read this book by Frank McCourt called Angela's Ashes. And Angela's Ashes is a tremendous book.”
Bill Burr one of the most brutal books I ever read was Angela's Ashes a classic Irish tale of disappointment sadness… 2
“one of the most brutal books I ever read was Angela's Ashes a classic Irish tale of disappointment sadness starvation and alcoholism”
“you guys ever read that book Angela's Ashes Jesus Christ you know do you thought Charlie Brown had it bad trying to kick the football [ __ ] poor bastards waiting for that dad to come home with the money never came on went to the ghost you know spoiler alert goes to the pub every [ __ ] time”
Matt McCusker And I read the guy, you know Angela's Ashes? Yeah. I read he he has one called 'Tis, that's his second, Fra… 1
“And I read the guy, you know Angela's Ashes? Yeah. I read he he has one called 'Tis, that's his second, Frank McCourt.”
Stephen Dubner like I can think of one book that I loved loved loved and I saw the film and I didn't hate it and that was… 1
“like I can think of one book that I loved loved loved and I saw the film and I didn't hate it and that was Angela's Ashes which I thought was a pretty good film”
“I can think of one book that I loved and saw the film, and I didn't hate it, and that was Angela's Ashes, which I thought was a pretty good film. I did not know that was a film.”
Theo Von And I read his—and I read the guy, you know, Frank McCourt? I read he has one called 'Tis' that's his secon… 1
“And I read his—and I read the guy, you know, Frank McCourt? I read he has one called 'Tis' that's his second book! Frank McCourt, so Angela's Ashes was his time in Ireland till he was 19, and then at 19 he moved to New York City in like the 50s!”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“or Angela's Ashes Angela's Ashes or This Boy's Life”
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“or if you're just Irish like you just it's you're born with it before before somebody doesn't love you before you don't get the hugs before your dad spends the weekly paycheck down in the pubs doing some Angela a Angela's asy born with it”
“angela's ashes angels in the outfield”
“Um, Angela's Ashes? Angels in the Outfield? Um, anyway, I missed all the football.”
“Angela's Ashes kind of an [ __ ] in 2019 with the wife and kid at home goes out and gets [ __ ] hammered at a bar”