Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2025-02-21

Joe Rogan & Felipe Esparza: books mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience #2276

#2276 - Felipe Esparza

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Felipe Esparza is a standup comic, actor, and host of the podcast "What's Up Fool?" Watch his new special "Raging Fool" only on Netflix. www.felipesworld.com Save $20 on your first subscription of AG1 at drinkag1.com/joerogan This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.

Felipe Esparza recommended Fun and How to Write Funny by John Kachuba, and discussed Ask the Dust by John Fante, Arturo Bandini by John Fante, and Brotherhood Of The Grape by John Fante.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Fun

    Unknown · at 4:41

    Fun Home by Alison Bechdel is a critically acclaimed graphic memoir that explores the author's complex relationship with her closeted father, her own coming out, and the literary influences that shaped her upbringing.

    Recommended
    “another book called um how to write funny be funny and make money being funny and that was a real great book bro”
    Where to get it
  2. How to Write Funny

    John Kachuba · at 4:41

    How to Write Funny by John Kachuba is a practical guide designed to help aspiring humorists craft comedic material and navigate the business of entertainment.

    Recommended
    “another book called um how to write funny be funny and make money being funny and that was a real great book bro”
    Where to get it
  3. Ask the Dust

    John Fante · at 2:38:14 · mentioned 3 times

    John Fante's celebrated novel captures the grit, struggles, and desperation of a young, aspiring writer navigating the harsh realities of Depression-era Los Angeles.

    Discussed
    “he wrote a he wrote a book called ask the dust and um The Adventures of vuro Bandini”
    Felipe Esparza #2276 - Felipe Esparza 2025-02-21
    Where to get it
  4. Arturo Bandini

    John Fante · at 2:38:14

    Discussed
    “he wrote a book called ask the dust and um The Adventures of vuro Bandini”
    Where to get it
  5. Brotherhood Of The Grape

    John Fante · at 2:38:16

    Brotherhood Of The Grape by John Fante is a novel that explores immigrant experiences, family dynamics, and the Italian-American background centered around Roseville.

    Discussed
    “he wrote a he wrote a book called ask the dust and um The Adventures of vuro Bandini”
    Felipe Esparza #2276 - Felipe Esparza 2025-02-21
    Where to get it
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