Blogs, Publications, and More

I’ve hosted and produced multiple podcasts, conducted interviews, edited videos, written and given speeches, and been published in online and print publications. I also write, assistant produce and manage operations for an online sketch comedy show.

Steve Esparra 1/12/22 Steve Esparra 1/12/22

The Hard Times 012

Worlds are colliding!

Steve Esparra 12/13/21 Steve Esparra 12/13/21

Hard Pass

A running list of my Hard Times pitches that have hit the cutting room floor.

Steve Esparra 3/8/21 Steve Esparra 3/8/21

The Hard Times 010

My 10th article for The Hard Times is easily the one I'm most proud of up to this point.

Steve Esparra 2/14/21 Steve Esparra 2/14/21

The Hard Times 009

Truth be told, when I pitched this headline I really had no idea about this band. When doing research for the article, I found myself actually liking some of their earlier songs.

Steve Esparra 2/1/21 Steve Esparra 2/1/21

The Hard Times 008

Normally I don't like to make fun of bands/people like this. Trapt is one of the few exceptions. They really suck.

Steve Esparra 12/21/20 Steve Esparra 12/21/20

The Hard Times 007

My former boss always said don't be afraid to go for the low-hanging fruit. I am not above an easy joke for the sake of the greater good.

Steve Esparra 10/27/20 Steve Esparra 10/27/20

The Hard Times 005

My latest piece for The Hard Times is not at all based in reality. My wife and I are happily married with two amazing kids. I just thought this was a funny premise.

Steve Esparra 3/16/20 Steve Esparra 3/16/20

The Hard Times 004

My fourth article for The Hard Times has no satire and only a little snark. I reviewed the Code Orange record release show that they played to an empty venue and live streamed on Twitch.

Steve Esparra 1/22/20 Steve Esparra 1/22/20

Pitch Group Podcast

I was recently the guest on The Pitch Group, a podcast under The Hard Times umbrella for contributing writers.

Steve Esparra 11/24/19 Steve Esparra 11/24/19

The Hard Times 003

The next year leading up to the 2020 election is going to be an absolute nightmare. Might as well try to laugh about it.