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Every book Andy Frisella recommended on podcasts

Host of REAL AF with Andy Frisella · 10 books · 10 episodes across 1 podcast

Andy Frisella is a podcast host and entrepreneur who appears on REAL AF with Andy Frisella. During his podcast episodes, Frisella has recommended, mentioned, and discussed several books across a variety of genres, ranging from historical analysis and business mindset to fiction and personal development. When discussing historical cycles and societal collapse, he recommended William Strauss and Neil Howe's The Fourth Turning, noting that it effectively illustrates how history repeats itself and explains current societal patterns. To explore political mindset and accountability, Frisella frequently brought up Donald Trump's book Think Big and Kick Ass, highlighting its insights into thought processes and specifically pointing to a chapter on revenge. In the realm of personal development and motivation, he offered a strong final recommendation for Andy Stumpf's Drownproof, urging listeners to pre-order the work for its valuable life lessons. When asked by a follower on Twitter for his favorite fiction book, Frisella named Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. Through these varied recommendations and discussions, he regularly integrates literature into his commentary on culture, history, and personal growth for his audience.

Books recommended by Andy Frisella

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  1. The fourth turning

    William Strauss, Neil Howe · Recommended · 2 episodes

    The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe presents a generational theory that views history through recurring cycles and seasons.

    Recommended
    “go look at the fourth turning”
    Where to get it
  2. Think Big

    Donald Trump · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Think Big by Donald Trump offers a look into the mindset, business strategies, and personal philosophy of the prominent figure.

    Discussed
    “i look dude i read i read a there's a book by donald trump that's really good dude it's called how to it's called think big and kick ass with donald trump there's a chapter in that book about revenge okay and he wrote he took the time to write an entire chapter about how when people fuck you you”
    Where to get it
  3. Atlas Shrugged

    Ayn Rand · Discussed · 2 episodes

    Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a philosophical novel that outlines the author's system of Objectivism through a dystopian narrative about a society collapsing under heavy government intervention.

    Discussed
    “that's what atlas shrug is all about the whole book”
    Where to get it
  4. Drownproof

    Andy Stumpf · Recommended · 1 episode

    Drownproof by Andy Stumpf is a practical guide featuring life lessons designed to help individuals navigate adversity and maintain psychological resilience.

    Recommended
    “I know this man, I love this man, and I'm sure you're going to get a ton of value out of it. So, do me a favor, personal favor, and go pre-order this, all right? It's a it's drownproof, eight life lessons to keep your head above water by Andy Stumpf, all right?”
    Where to get it
  5. Robinson Crusoe

    Daniel Defoe · Recommended · 1 episode

    Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is a classic adventure novel about a castaway who spends decades on a remote tropical island facing isolation and survival challenges.

    Recommended
    “You know, my favorite fiction book I ever read was uh Robinson Crusoe. Who? Robinson Crusoe.”
    Where to get it
  6. Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life

    Donald J. Trump; Bill Zanker · Recommended · 1 episode

    Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life is a strategic guidance book written by Donald J.

    Recommended
    “If you haven't read his book, Think Big and Kick Ass, it's one, it's a very insightful book as to how he thinks in his mind.”
    Where to get it
  7. 1984

    George Orwell · Discussed · 1 episode

    George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 presents a chilling vision of a totalitarian society characterized by perpetual surveillance, historical denial, and severe psychological manipulation.

    Discussed
    “and when you think about what orwell wrote about in 1984 and you know what destabilization and and demoralization is really about it's about confusing people to the point where they just accept anything”
    Where to get it
  8. Relentless

    Tim Grover, Tim S. Grover, Shari Wenk · Discussed · 1 episode

    Relentless by Tim Grover, written with Shari Wenk, explores the extreme mindset, obsessive drive, and unyielding psychological traits required to achieve absolute greatness, drawing heavily on the author's experiences training elite athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

    Discussed
    “I was introduced to Tim through his book, Relentless. Uh when I read that book, I was pretty sure that uh I was the only person like me on the planet.”
    Where to get it
  9. Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life LP

    Donald J. Trump; Bill Zanker · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “i look dude i read i read a there's a book by donald trump that's really good dude it's called how to it's called think big and kick ass with donald trump there's a chapter in that book about revenge okay and he wrote he took the time to write an entire chapter about how when people fuck you you”
    Where to get it
  10. Winning

    Tim S. Grover; Shari Wenk; Pete Simonelli · Discussed · 1 episode

    Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness by Tim S.

    Discussed
    “And like what you're describing. This is why I resonate so well with like with relentless and winning and everything that you're about, Tim, is because ultimately that's the message.”
    Where to get it

Books Andy Frisella wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
1066. Andy & DJ CTI: Dell CEO's Wife Susan Dell's Appearance At White House, Trump Admin Cuts Off Microsoft From Visa Program & 9/11 Confessions Thrown OutREAL AF with Andy Frisella2026-10-092
1065. Andy & DJ CTI: White House Monitoring "Plague Outbreak" In Russia, Teen Hand Blown Off & $100K Benefits for Illegal FamiliesREAL AF with Andy Frisella2026-10-062
1037. Andy, AJ (An0maly) & DJ CTI: UFC Freedom 250, Trump Announces US And Iran Reach Peace Deal & Elon Musk Becomes First TrillionaireREAL AF with Andy Frisella2026-06-162
1031. Q&AF Ft. Tim Grover: Avoiding Discomfort, Staying Motivated After Big Wins & Becoming Your Best SelfREAL AF with Andy Frisella2026-05-271
1011. Andy, Andy Stumpf & DJ CTI: Americans In Iraq, Gunfire At Crowded Florida Beach & Woke Canadian SchoolREAL AF with Andy Frisella2026-03-171
996. Q&AF Ft. Tim Grover: Success After Failures, Handling The Pressure Of Winning & "Working Hard" Vs ResultsREAL AF with Andy Frisella2026-02-021
984. Andy & DJ CTI: Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath On Quran, Anti-Trump Minnesota Mom Cuts Speech Short After Admitting Fraud Is Bad & SNAP Bans Certain FoodsREAL AF with Andy Frisella2026-01-021
975. Andy & DJ CTI: Piers Morgan Explodes On Nick Fuentes Over Hitler Remarks, Mamdani Encourages Illegals To "Stand Up" To ICE & Gunman Opens Fire Outside Tim Pool's PropertyREAL AF with Andy Frisella2025-12-091
966. Andy & DJ CTI: Epstein Files Update, Egyptian Planes Tracking Charlie Kirk's Wife Erika & Chicago Public SchoolsREAL AF with Andy Frisella2025-11-181
948. Andy & DJ CTI: ICE Rolls Portland Protester Away On Flatbed Cart, Bloody Mark Sanchez Seen Stumbling Down Indianapolis Sidewalk & AI Or NahREAL AF with Andy Frisella2025-10-071
Other mentions (32: passing, ad reads, own books), the 30 most recent
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Plugged Drownproof
“Something new that's worth noting right up front is you have a new book. Well, I was a SEAL. So you get issued a publisher after second phase.”
Plugged Drownproof
“So guys, the book is called Drownproof, eight life lessons to keep your head above water. When does this book come out? April 14th.”
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“There's also a book available andyfrisella.com called The Book on Mental Toughness. The Book on Mental Toughness has the entire Live Hard program, plus a whole bunch of other chapters on mental toughness, why it's important, how to utilize it, and uh how it can make your life better.”
Plugged 75 Hard
“If you're unfamiliar with 75 Hard, it's the initial phase of the Live Hard program, the world's most popular mental transformation program in history. It is available for free at episode 208 on the audio feed. Again, that's 208 on the audio feed. You can also get the book, the book on mental toughness, which includes the entire Live Hard”
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Plugged Mental Toughness
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Plugged 75 Hard
“Live Hard 75 Hard is the biggest history of Earth. And this is going to be a thousand times bigger.”
Passing Macleod of Dare
“I just bought Dare and Dream to read to a bunch of kindergarteners on Friday at my kids' school. Not sure if it'll be here in time. I got priority shipping.”
Passing The dream of youth
“I just bought Dare and Dream to read to a bunch of kindergarteners on Friday at my kids' school. Not sure if it'll be here in time. I got priority shipping.”
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