Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2025-03-14
Books mentioned on #2290 - Michael Kosta
Michael Kosta is a standup comic, host of "The Daily Show," host of his own podcast, "Tennis Anyone," and author. His new book, "Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis and Comedy," is available now.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a classic guide on overcoming creative blocks, conquering internal resistance, and unlocking professional discipline.
Recommended“I mean do you ever read uh pressfield's war of art”
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The Hustler
The Hustler by Walter Tevis is a classic psychological drama that delves deep into the intense, high-stakes world of competitive pool and the self-destructive nature of ambition.
Discussed“bil hler The Hustler the only answer to that question is the Hustler”
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The Color of Money
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”
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Power Metal
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”
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“and the new book that's out right now lucky loser is all about how I'm now embracing this tennis because it gave me all the skills to actually be good in comedy”