Joel Stein is an American journalist, author, and television personality. He is best known for his work as a columnist for Time magazine, where he wrote the popular column “The Joel Stein Show.” He has also written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Los Angeles Times. Stein has appeared on numerous television shows, including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He is the author of the book Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity. Stein is also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and has written for numerous other publications. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.