Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2025-03-14

Joe Rogan & Michael Kosta: books mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience #2290

#2290 - Michael Kosta

4 books · With Michael Kosta · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Michael Kosta is a standup comic, host of "The Daily Show," host of his own podcast, "Tennis Anyone," and author.

Joe Rogan recommended The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, and discussed The Hustler by Walter Tevis and The Color of Money by Walter Tevis. Michael Kosta discussed Power Metal by Vince Beiser.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The War of Art

    Steven Pressfield · at 4:46

    The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a widely praised guide that explores the creative process, the nature of artistic struggle, and how to conquer the internal mental blocks that prevent people from doing their best work.

    Recommended
    “I mean do you ever read uh pressfield's war of art”
    Joe Rogan #2290 - Michael Kosta 2025-03-14
    Where to get it
  2. The Hustler

    Walter Tevis · at 1:03:16

    The Hustler by Walter Tevis is a compelling psychological drama centered around the high-stakes world of competitive pool and human self-destruction.

    Discussed
    “bil hler The Hustler the only answer to that question is the Hustler”
    Where to get it
  3. The Color of Money

    Walter Tevis · at 1:03:34

    The Color of Money by Walter Tevis is a compelling novel that serves as a sequel to The Hustler, following an aging Fast Eddie Felson years after his glory days as he navigates a changed world of pool halls and high-stakes gambling.

    Discussed
    “cuz it was the same Walter tev novel as the Hustler the color money it was very different”
    Where to get it
  4. Power Metal

    Vince Beiser · at 1:12:19

    Discussed
    “I just read this crazy book called Power Metals by Vince Biser possibly we had him on the show Daily Show and it's all about like minerals and metals and what we need for our batteries”
    Where to get it
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