Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2025-10-15
Books mentioned on #1 SECRET to UNLOCK Your Creative Genius (#1 HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR Judd Apatow)
Jay Shetty discussed Comedy Nerd by Judd Apatow. Judd Apatow recommended The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer and Start Where You Are by Pema Chödrön.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Comedy Nerd
Comedy Nerd by Judd Apatow is a collection of insights and stories exploring the creative processes, struggles, and triumphs of prominent comedic figures.
Discussed“I love hearing these stories, and that's why I love the book Comedy Nerds so much is because for me, like my first experience of Ben Stiller would have been Zoolander...”
Where to get it
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The Untethered Soul
The Untethered Soul by Michael A.
Recommended“I mean, the three that I go back to all the time one is called The Untethered Soul uh by Michael Singer.”
Where to get it
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Start Where You Are
Start Where You Are by Pema Chödrön is a spiritual guide featuring traditional Buddhist teachings and practical advice on how to cultivate compassion, mindfulness, and resilience in daily life.
Recommended“I always read Pema Chödrön books, just all of them, when things Start Where You Are. She's amazing.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Comedy Nerd
“We'll be diving into Judd's newest book, Comedy Nerd, a visual memoir of his life and career.”