Why people recommend it
Too Fat to Fish by Artie Lange, written with Anthony Bozza, is a brutally honest memoir detailing the comedian's struggles with addiction, fame, and personal demons. The book gained traction on podcast platforms through direct discussion with the author and reflections by other hosts. During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Artie Lange proudly highlighted his first book, reminding listeners and the host that the publication had debuted at the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Months later, on an episode of the Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr shared his own visceral reaction to reading the memoir, admitting that he had never felt so pathetic in his life while recalling a specific, humbling caption underneath a photograph of the author sitting on an airplane alongside a group of soldiers. These mentions illustrate the book's dual impact as both a commercially successful publishing milestone and a deeply relatable, self deprecating personal account that resonates strongly with fans of stand up comedy and raw autobiographical storytelling. Listeners drawn to stories of redemption, personal failure, and the chaotic realities of the entertainment industry frequently discover this compelling title through these candid podcast conversations.
Who recommended it
- Bill Burr Discussed
Bill Burr — 1 mention
“i remember reading artie lang's book too fat to fish and he had a caption underneath when he was on the plane with a bunch of soldiers he said here's a picture of a bunch of guys who are better than me”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“the first book I had out to fat to fish which debuted number one of the New York Times bestsellers”