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Andy Frisella's book list: the books mentioned on REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Books from the latest episodes
Most recommended on REAL AF with Andy Frisella
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The fourth turning
Andy Frisella recommended The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe on REAL AF with Andy Frisella across episodes in late 2025 and late 2026. He encouraged listeners to examine the book while discussing historical cycles, societal collapse, and how history repeats itself to explain current events and societal trends.
Recommended“go look at the fourth turning”
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Think Big
On REAL AF with Andy Frisella, host Andy Frisella recommended Donald Trump's book Think Big, calling it very insightful regarding Trump's mindset. Months later, Frisella brought up the book again during an episode to discuss a specific chapter on revenge while commenting on political accountability.
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”
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Atlas Shrugged
On REAL AF with Andy Frisella, host Andy Frisella referenced Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged across episodes in January and October 2026. Frisella brought up the book to illustrate societal collapse, arguing that socialist and communist agendas penalize creative producers until they quit, and urged listeners to read the lengthy novel or use artificial intelligence summaries.
Discussed“that's what atlas shrug is all about the whole book”
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Drownproof
Andy Frisella recommended Andy Stumpf's book on the episode titled 1011. Andy, Andy Stumpf & DJ CTI: Americans In Iraq, Gunfire At Crowded Florida, which was released on March 17, 2026. Speaking on REAL AF with Andy Frisella, Frisella gave a strong final endorsement of the work, praising the author and asking listeners to pre-order Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water.
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?”
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Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe was mentioned by Andy Frisella on the December 9, 2025 episode of REAL AF with Andy Frisella. Frisella brought up the book in response to a viewer's request on Twitter for fiction book recommendations.
Recommended“You know, my favorite fiction book I ever read was uh Robinson Crusoe. Who? Robinson Crusoe.”
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Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life
On REAL AF with Andy Frisella, host Andy Frisella recommended Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life by Donald J. Trump and Bill Zanker during the episode featuring AJ An0maly and DJ CTI. Frisella told listeners that reading the book provides very insightful glimpses into how Donald Trump structures his thoughts and mindset.
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.”
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1984
On REAL AF with Andy Frisella, Andy Frisella referenced George Orwell's 1984 while discussing how artificial intelligence and misinformation destabilize and confuse society.
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”
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Relentless
Relentless by Tim Grover, Tim S. Grover, and Shari Wenk was discussed on REAL AF with Andy Frisella. Host Andy Frisella explained that he discovered Tim Grover through the book and felt upon reading it that he might be the only person with that specific mindset on the planet, noting that the text had a profound, life-saving impact on him.
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.”
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Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life LP
During the October 9, 2026 episode of REAL AF with Andy Frisella titled 1066. Andy & DJ CTI: Dell CEO's Wife Susan Dell's Appearance At White House, Tru, host Andy Frisella recommended Donald J. Trump and Bill Zanker's book Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life LP. Frisella brought up the work to discuss a specific chapter on revenge while commenting on political accountability.
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”
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Top Five Regrets of the Dying
On the July 13, 2026, episode of REAL AF with Andy Frisella, titled 1043. Q&AF: When To Quit Your Job, Chasing Bigger Dreams & Being Intentional, a guest brought up Bronnie Ware's book Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The guest noted that an emergency room nurse compiled the book after caring for terminally ill patients for decades, sharing that one of the top deathbed regrets people have is wishing they had done more.
Discussed“There was a ER nurse who used to attend terminally ill patients, and because she has done it for decades, she actually compiled everything and put it in a book. And what you just said is one of the top five regrets of people who are on their deathbed is that they wish that they could have done more, taken”
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Winning
On the May 27, 2026, episode of REAL AF with Andy Frisella titled 1031. Q&AF Ft. Tim Grover: Avoiding Discomfort, Staying Motivated After Big Wins, Andy Frisella brought up Winning by Tim S. Grover, Shari Wenk, and Pete Simonelli. He expressed how strongly he resonated with the book and its message about being relentless and winning.
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.”
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Guests who recommended books
Latest mentions
“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”
“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”
“that's what atlas shrug is all about the whole book”
“go look at the fourth turning”
“There was a ER nurse who used to attend terminally ill patients, and because she has done it for decades, she actually compiled everything and put it in a book. And what you just said is one of the top five regrets of people who are on their deathbed is that they wish that they could have done more, taken”
“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.”
“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.”
“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?”
“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.”
“You know, my favorite fiction book I ever read was uh Robinson Crusoe. Who? Robinson Crusoe.”
“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”
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