Joel Walkowski

About The Author

Joel Walkowski is a writer, nationally touring comedian, and New York City basketball legend. He runs a SMART Recovery meeting at the Phoenix House in Brooklyn, NY. Joel is a nationally touring comedian, award-winning roast battler, and second funniest cast member on the popular NFL Fan Therapy web series. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Comedy Central, and got him banned from Major League Baseball. His nonprofit “Big Walkowski” raises money for organ donation with a basketball tournament (that he usually wins). He lives in Brooklyn, NY and has a sauna in his living room.

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Books by Joel Walkowski

Honolulu Blues

How Loving a Losing Team Created a Winning Man

By Joel Walkowski

“Sharp, funny, and relatable, this memoir is about navigating the ups and downs of life and football fandom with skill . . . An ideal book for sports fans.” —Foreword Reviews

A comedic play-by-play of historic gridiron failure marked by stunning almost wins and sa...

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