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Every book Drew Michael recommended on podcasts

2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Drew Michael appeared on The Daily Stoic podcast to share his insights as a comedian on topics including self-optimization, social media culture, and the importance of empathy in modern society. During the discussion, Michael discussed and recommended specific literary works that resonated with his worldview and that he frequently shared with others. He highlighted Charlie Kaufman's novel Antkind as a significant piece of literature, expressing his appreciation for its unique narrative. Furthermore, Michael strongly recommended Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday, identifying it as one of the primary books that he frequently recommends and actively sends to people. Through these recommendations, Michael highlighted works that critically examine media culture, human behavior, and the complexities of modern communication.

Books recommended by Drew Michael

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  1. Antkind

    Charlie Kaufman · Recommended · 1 episode

    Antkind by Charlie Kaufman is a wildly surreal, epic debut novel that follows a disgruntled film critic on a bizarre, cross-country odyssey after he discovers a potentially masterpiece-level, three-month-long stop-motion movie.

    Recommended
    “the most one is ant kind by Charlie Kaufman and the other is trust me I'm lying by you”
    Where to get it
  2. Trust Me, I'm Lying

    Ryan Holiday · Recommended · 1 episode

    Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday is an eye-opening exposé that details the mechanics of digital media manipulation, viral journalism, and how online outrage can be intentionally engineered.

    Recommended
    “the most one is ant kind by Charlie Kaufman and the other is trust me I'm lying by you”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Comedian Drew Michael on Optimization, Social Media Culture, and EmpathyThe Daily Stoic2022-05-282