Joel Stein

Cultural Commentator, Author, Journalist

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Joel Stein Biography

Since joining TIME in 1997, Joel Stein has written 13 cover stories, including one in which George Clooney came to his house for dinner. He covers food and celebrities for TIME, but also writes about other topics, such as politics, business, sports, and technology. Stein has expanded his focus to include cultural and political commentary, exploring themes of elitism and cultural divides in his works.

In 2002, Stein wrote the back page column for Entertainment Weekly; from 2004-2009, he wrote a weekly opinion column for the Los Angeles Times; he currently writes a monthly column for Men's Health. He has also contributed to the New Yorker, Businessweek, Fortune, Wired, Esquire, GQ, Details, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, Sunset, Elle, Playboy, Women's Health, and many other magazines.

Stein has appeared on many TV shows including VH-1's "I Love the '80s", "101 Hottest Hot Hotties", as well as "Real Time with Bill Maher", "Nightline", the "Today Show", "Good Morning America", and the "ABC Nightly News". His expertise in the political climate and cultural moments has also led him to speak at platforms like TEDxStanford, University of Tennessee, Iowa State University, and for organizations such as the American Academy of Dermatology and Google Talks.

Stein's first book, "Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity", details his journey to discover masculinity through challenging activities such as a bout with UFC's Randy Couture, firing an Abrams tank at Ft. Hood, and earning a Boy Scout badge during a camping trip. His latest book, "In Defense of Elitism", examines the impact of anti-elitism on contemporary politics, contributing further to his role in facilitating discussions among differing groups.

Throughout his career, Stein has interviewed notable figures including Barbara Streisand, Seth Rogen, Joan Rivers, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Questlove, and Fred Armisen, enhancing his reputation as a skilled moderator and interviewer. He taught humor writing at Princeton, and holds both a B.A. and M.A. in English from Stanford. His extensive experience across media and education positions him effectively to engage with a wide range of audiences on complex cultural topics.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/06/2024.

Joel Stein Speaking Topics

  • Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity

    When Joel Stein became the father of a son, he pictured having to go camping, and fix a car, and use a hammer, and throw a football, and watch professionals throw footballs, and figure out whether to be sad or happy about the results of said football throwing.

    So begins his quest to confront his effete nature whether he likes it or not (he doesn't), by doing a twenty-four-hour shift with L.A. firefighters, going hunting, rebuilding a house, driving a Lamborghini, enduring three days of boot camp with the U.S. Army, day-trading with $100,000, and going into the ring with UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture. Seeking help from a panel of experts, including his manly father-in-law, Boy Scouts of America, former NFL star Warren Sapp, former MLB All-Star Shawn Green, Adam Carolla, and a pit bull named Hercules, he expects to learn that masculinity is defined not by the size of his muscles, but by the size of his heart (also, technically, a muscle). Turns out, that is not at all what he learns.

  • The World According To Joel Stein

    Joel Stein often says the things we wish we could say, and asks the questions we wish we could ask — but don’t. The kind that got him hung up on by various celebrities. He takes on unpopular issues like why we need elites to run our organizations, why dogs are overrated and why net neutrality is an awful idea.

  • TIME Columnist & Comedian

Joel Stein Videos

  • My search for masculinity: Joel Stein at TEDxStanford

Joel Stein Books

  • Man Made: In Which a Dad Learns to Be a Man for His Son
    Man Made: In Which a Dad Learns to Be a Man for His Son
  • Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity
    Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity
  • Santa Fe in a Week More or Less: Making the Most of Your Days: Lodging, Restaurants, Historical Sites, Museums, Shopping, Art Galleries, Spas, Pueblos
    Santa Fe in a Week More or Less: Making the Most of Your Days: Lodging, Restaurants, Historical Sites, Museums, Shopping, Art Galleries, Spas, Pueblos

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Joel Stein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity, The World According To Joel Stein and TIME Columnist & Comedian. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joel Stein for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Joel Stein generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dave Barry, Steve Martin, Jimmy Tingle, Jon Stewart and Ben Stein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joel Stein for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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