Mike Sacks: podcast appearances and interviews

Mike Sacks is an American author and comedy writer based in New York City. He has contributed to a variety of prominent publications including the New Yorker, McSweeney's, Esquire, Salon, Vanity Fair, GQ, Believer, Vice, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Sacks is recognized as a New York Times bestselling author, and his works have been featured on Vulture’s “Best Comedy Books of the Year” list. In addition to his written contributions, he has produced four comedy audio projects, two of which were through Audible and feature notable performers such as Jon Hamm, Rhea Seehorn, Andy Richter, and others. Sacks's work has garnered coverage from outlets like Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Onion AV Club, among others. He has also appeared on BBC, CNN, and NPR's Weekend Edition, further establishing his presence in the media landscape. In 2017, Sacks founded Sunshine Beam Publishing, a vanity press imprint aimed at publishing works that might not find support elsewhere. His diverse career spans journalism, comedy, and publishing, reflecting his multifaceted engagement with the literary and entertainment industries.