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Every book Felipe Esparza recommended on podcasts
Felipe Esparza appears on podcast episodes to discuss his career in stand-up comedy, personal history, and literary influences. Drawing from his background as a comedian, he highlights practical instructional guides and works that capture cultural settings. Among his mentions, Esparza discussed reading Gene Perret's Comedy Writing Step by Step early in his career, noting that a librarian helped him find the book when he was first starting out. He also recommended an instructional text on comedy writing, describing it as a really great book for anyone looking to learn how to write funny material and make money in the field. Beyond comedy guides, Esparza frequently brings up the author John Fante when discussing literature set in 1930s Los Angeles. He discussed Fante's novel Ask the Dust as an inspiration for Charles Bukowski, alongside references to The Adventures of Arturo Bandini and Brotherhood of the Grape. Through these discussions, Esparza illustrates his appreciation for both the mechanics of humor and gritty regional fiction that explores urban American life.
Books recommended by Felipe Esparza
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Fun
Fun by an unknown author is a comedy instruction guide focused on the mechanics of writing jokes and making money in the entertainment industry.
Recommended“another book called um how to write funny be funny and make money being funny and that was a real great book bro”
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Arturo Bandini
Discussed“he wrote a book called ask the dust and um The Adventures of vuro Bandini”
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Ask the Dust
Ask the Dust by John Fante is a classic Depression-era novel set in Los Angeles that captures the struggles and ambitions of a young writer.
Discussed“he wrote a book called ask the dust and um The Adventures of vuro Bandini”
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Brotherhood Of The Grape
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”
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Comedy Writing Step by Step
Discussed“and she got me this book called comedy writing step by step by G Perret”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2276 - Felipe Esparza | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2025-02-21 | 5 |
| #1150 - Felipe Esparza | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2018-07-31 | 1 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so I went to a library to learn about writing Jean paret comedy writing step by step”