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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 59 MIN

1KHO 794: Readers Stand Out | Jack Carr, Fourth Option

from The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · host 1000 Hours Outside

People reading in an airport shouldn’t feel rare... but it does, and that’s exactly where this conversation with Jack Carr lands. In his fifth appearance, Jack returns with his tenth book and a clear mission: rebuild a culture of readers in a world designed to keep us scrolling. This episode moves from the power of story to the cost of distraction, from empathy and imagination to what happens when we stop practicing both. Jack shares the heart behind The Fourth Option, the responsibility he feels to get better with every book, and why reading is so much more than just a hobby. Reading helps kids and adults think deeply, feel deeply, and stand out because they’ve chosen something harder and better. Look no further for your Father's Day shopping!! Get your copy of The Fourth Option here Check out Jack Carr and all he has to offer (it's a lot!!!) including his podcast, merch, info about TV series, book club, newsletter and more here ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:  BetterHelp: Visit  ⁠www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS⁠  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit ⁠www.quince.com/outside⁠ and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to ⁠www.ixl.com/1000hours⁠ to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop ⁠www.whisker.com/1000HOURS⁠  Skylight - Right now, Skylight calendar is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch calendar when you go to ⁠wwwlMySkylight.com/1000Hours⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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