Be a Great Standup
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Be a Great Standup has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Jan 2026). Sharief Holmes recommended it: Sharief read and annotated the book while in prison, which inspired his comedy career.
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| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on This American Life |
| Author | Logan Murray |
| Published | 2010 |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Subjects | Comedy, Stand-up comedy |
| ISBN | 9781444131116 |
| Genre | Comedy, Stand-up comedy |
Who recommended Be a Great Standup?
Ira Glass brought up Be a Great Standup; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on This American Life.
- A Christian and a Muslim Walk Into a Bar | This American Life | Episode 879 on This American Life (Jan 2026) — Ira Glass