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 4/5/23 Steve Esparra 4/5/23

The Hard Times 015

The world is crazy and we have to start laughing at it.

Steve Esparra 9/19/22 Steve Esparra 9/19/22

The Hard Times 014

When the editors say there’s a sponsored call for headlines involving craft beer, it’s like Christmas morning.

Steve Esparra 9/6/22 Steve Esparra 9/6/22

The Hard Times 013

I know that most people aren’t like this… but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any people like this.

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

The Hard Times 012

Worlds are colliding!

Steve Esparra 1/10/22 Steve Esparra 1/10/22

The Hard Times 011

Been a while since I’ve had a Hard Times article approved… feels good.

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.