Episodes
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132: Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone Full-Cast Audio Book Review - Part 1
Potterworld and Audible have teamed up to make a full-cast audio of the Harry Potter series! The first one was released earlier this month, while the subsequent books will be coming out each month. In this episode, I discuss the Harry Potter world and my initial thoughts on the first book. Not...
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131. "Art of Spending Money" by Morgan Housel - No One Is Thinking More About You Than Yourself
"Art of Spending Money" is a book about spending. A financial book that has never been done before. It comes out today, October 7th. In this episode, I discuss what this book is about, the argument Morgan is trying to make, my review over the book, and some interesting thoughts/tips I wanted to...
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130. I'm In The Top 1% of Reading - How Do I Do It?
Many people rarely read a book a year. Let alone 50+. Over the last four years, I've read 514 books. This averages roughly 128 books per year. As I transition to year 5, I'm focusing more on the tips mentioned in this episode to ensure I stay consistent. For me, it's not how many books you read,...
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129. "Visual MBA" by Jason Barron Book Review
Quick synopsis books don't replace a MBA or a Master's of Business Administration, but they do provide a ton of concepts to learn more about. I don't want to go back to school or pay thousands of dollars, so this book has helped provide a quick overview of this degree. I'll be looking for other...
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128: "Go One More" by Nick Bare - How Do We Get Deeper In The Pain Cave?
In this episode, I review "Go One More" by Nick Bare, the founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition. I also discuss two concepts heavily explored in the book that I've been working on this year: how to ask for help and how to overcome the pain cave, if possible. Courtney's interview with Nick...
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127. How To Suck As A Leader by Travis Dalrymple Book Review
Travis has worked with companies to rework their leadership, and he found that the best way to provide leadership tips is to highlight the ways bad leaders lead. He formed 15 ways leaders do that make them suck, so he made a book called "How To Suck As A Leader". This is a fun, quick read on...
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126: Alex Hormozi's $100M Models Book Launch
Alex Hormozi's, owner of Aquisition, had one of the largest book launch events in history! He showed millions of people the action of what he's teaching with his new book on how to model a product and have it generate $100 million in sales. He didn't have a pre-order sale before this event, which...
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125. Why have I been incognito? - I'm Back
Why have I been incognito? In 2025, I made a lofty goal to run a 32 miler every month, so 12. Last year, I ran my first ultramarathon (anything above 26.2 miles), and I decided for that first one to run a 32 miler before work. This year, I'm turning up the notch. I've already ran five 32 milers…
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124. Running Two Marathons Back to Back
I've been gone for a bit due to training for two marathons back to back (52.4 miles in a day and 10 hours). Training for these two marathons has taken a lot of time out of my day, but I don't regret it. Running has pushed me to a new whole level, and it only makes me a better reader, a more...
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123. What three books helped me become an ultramarathoner?
In this episode, I discuss three books that helped me become an ultramarathoner. Any distance longer than 26.2 miles or a marathon. The three books are Shut Up and Run by Robin Arzon, Never Finished by David Goggins, and Endure by Cameron Hanes. Medium article:...
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122. It Ends With Us Movie Review
It Ends With Us movie is based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. The main message of the movie and book is to bring awareness to domestic abuse. If you need help, here's the domestic abuse hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/. In this episode, I'll discuss this movie more, the rift...
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121. Hardest Geezer by Russ Cook Comes Out Oct. 24th
Hardest Geezer is Russ Cook's journey of running the length of Africa. He started in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, ran through rainforests, Sarah Desert, and couldn't pass through Algeria, and then finished at Ras Angela, Tunisia. There were many challenges with this journey, and Russ was able to…
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120. Top 10 Books I'll Come Back To Each Year
In this episode, I'll discuss the 10 books I'll come back to each year. I cant stop and won't stop reading these books. These books changed my life. Highly recommend reading these books if you haven't read them. Top 10 books I'll read every year post:...
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119: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Cover Revealed: What Does It Mean?
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros cover is revealed! This is the third book in the Fourth Wing or Empyrean series. The series blew up on TikTok, and for good reason. The series has romance, dragons, and war. In this episode, I'll discuss the cover and what I think the book will be about. Medium Post…
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118. Never Finished by David Goggins: Pushing Yourself To The Limit
In this episode, I discuss what I learned from Never Finished by David Goggins and how I'm applying that concept to my life. The idea is how can we challenge ourselves? For Goggins, it's running long distances. For me, it's also running long distances. I've run marathons every year since 2021.…
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117. Lost On A Mountain In Maine by Donn Fendler Book Review
Lost On A Mountain In Maine is the story of Donn Fendler getting lost on the highest mountain in Maine, Mt. Katahdin. In this episode, I'll discuss more about this book, what I liked and disliked about it, and the movie. Lost On A Mountain In Maine written book review:...
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116. Lobster Lady Turned 104: The Books About Her and The Lessons I Received From Her Life
Lobster Lady or Virginia Oliver turned 104. She's been hauling lobster for 96 years! In this episode, I talk about two amazing storybooks about Oliver's life and some lessons I received from these books and Oliver's life. Written post for this episode:...
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115. Amulet Waverider by Kazu Kibuishi Book Review
Amulet 9: Waverider concludes the #1 New York Times bestselling series called Amulet. This series started when I was in middle school, and it has taken Kazu 16 years to develop the story, characters, and the art. In this episode, I'm discussing more about this book and provide a lesson I learned...
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114. The Rock: Through The Lens by Hiram Garcia Book Review
This biography is over Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's life with pictures. It's like a photo album. In this episode, I'll discuss more about the book and provide my review. Written review of this book:...
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113. Dolly Parton: Songteller by Dolly Parton Book Review
Songteller by Dolly Parton is such a good book. It's a list book, so it's not necessary to read the book cover to cover. In this review, I discuss more about how to read this book, and I'll give a review as well. Dolly Parton Book Review Post:...
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112. It Ends With Us Movie Trailer Thoughts
It Ends Us movie is based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel of the same name. This is a romance book, but the focus is to spread awareness of domestic abuse. What's the best way to leave? In this episode, I'm discussing more about this book and my initial thoughts on the movie trailer. It…
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111. Debt Trap by Josh Mitchell Book Review
This book goes over the history of student loans and how it became a monster. Loans were meant to help people get higher education. However, this has changed. Colleges are using these loans to increase the tuition cost. According to George Kamel in his book Breaking Free From Broke, college…
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110: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros: Initial Thoughts Of The Dramatic Adaptation
In honor of the one year anniversary of Fourth Wing being out, I had to listen to the dramatic adaptation. This has a full cast with sounds. It's like listening to a movie. In this episode, I'll discuss a little bit about Fourth Wing and my initial thoughts of the audiobook. Fourth Wing review:...
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109. Moab 240: David Goggins Style - Deep Dive Into Never Finished
Moab 240 is a 240 mile race through the desert and mountains in Utah. It's one race I've heard about, but I haven't got full detail on someone's experience running it. I'll be discussing more about this race and how David tackled it twice in this episode. Endure by Cameron Hanes:...
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108. Deep Dive Into Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod has been a popular self-help book. This book is about morning routines and six activities to do each morning. Hal calls it S.A.V.E.R.S. method. In this episode, I'll be discussing what these six activities are in more depth. I write daily on books, lessons I applied...
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107. A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas Book Review
The last book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, which is one of the most popular series Sarah J. Maas has written. If you haven't checked out the prior episodes, listen to those as well. The links are down below. In this episode, I discuss more about this book, my review, and what I…
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106. Info On Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann
The Secret Lives of Booksellers is a book about booksellers and librarians. This book provides the stories of what these people do. Matt Eversmann conducted the interviews, put thos interviews into stories, James edited those stories if needed, and then sent those stories to his publisher to be...
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105. A Court of Frost and Starlight By Sarah J. Maas Book Review
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas is the novella in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series (ACOTAR). This is the fourth book or 3.5 book in the ACOTAR series. It provides information on the characters I'm are starting to love like Feyre, Cassian, and Morr. The book is also about...
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104. A Court of Wings and Ruin By Sarah J. Maas Book Review
The third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. If I'm pumping these reviews out this quickly, the book must be good. Next Monday will be over the novella, A Court of Frost and Starlight. This series is based on Feyre's journey of becoming a leader and fighting for the...
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103. A Court of Mist and Fury By Sarah J. Maas Book Review
The second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas is A Court of Mist and Fury. This series is Maases most popular series. Because of that, this is an exciting episode. Let's dive in where I discuss more about this book, my review, what I liked about the book, and what I...
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102. A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah J. Maas Book Review
Here we are. I've finally read this book. A Court of Thorns and Roses or ACOTAR is a book I was recommend to by a family member. However, I never got into it. After a year of seeing everyone buy it where I work, I had to finally cave in and read it in 2024. This is the first book in the five part...
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101. What I Learned From The Diary Of Wimpy Kids Books
Diary of Wimpy kid has sold over 290 million copies, and this series began with Diary of Wimpy Kid when I was in 7th grade. Now, book 19 is coming out October 22, 2024. In this episode, I'm going to discuss four lessons I received from this series. My plan is to do a deep dive over this series in...
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100. Caitlin Clark Limited Edition Book
No better way to celebrate the 100th episode than to talk about Caitlin Clark. Yesterday, she scored her 3,685th point, which puts her at number 1 for all time scoring for college basketball. Pearl Moore has the unofficial record of 4,061, which Clark probably won't pass. Because Clark broke the...
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99. A Court Of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Initial Review
So... I have started Sarah J. Maas's most popular series. Let me tell you.... It's good. In this episode, I'm going talk more about this book and provide my intial review over it. Throne of Glass series:...
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98. Deep Dive Into Chapter Six Of Waxing On by Ralph Macchio
Waxing On by Ralph Macchio is all about Karate Kid. In this episode, I'm going to do a deep dive into my favorite chapter, which is chapter six. The chapter goes over the eighties and how eighties movies changed cinematic history. Waxing On Book Review:...
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97. When will the third book in the Fourth Wing series come out?
Fourth wing series is a new romantasy or a fantasy romance series that have dragons, magic, and battle scenes. There are a lot of theories on when the third book is coming out. In this episode, I discuss my theory. My post on when the third book in the Fourth Wing series will come out:...
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96. Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Book Review
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins took me a long time to read. It's been on my to be read list for at least three years, and I didn't pick up the book until now. I'm glad I did because it's a great book about his life and how he became so disciplined. In this episode, I talk about the book, provide…
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95. How have I read 400 books in the last three years?
I've read 406 books in the last three years. That averages to roughly 135 books per year. By reducing one habit by 85%, I've been able to read more consistently. Because I read three to four hours daily and have been for the last 1,123 days, I'm going to read a lot of books.The important thing…
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94. Updated Reading Goal: Listening To More Audiobooks
Podcast episode are going to be on Monday's now. I've had to look at how I spent my time in 2023, and I wasn't optimizing a crucial time where I can listen to audiobooks, which was when I drive. I listened to them occassionally, but I would always go back to listening to the same five songs over...
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93. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Book Review
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is the second book in the Fourth Wing series. I'll discuss information about both books, provide my review, and discuss what I liked and disliked about the book. Assistant to The Villain by Hannah Maerer Book Review:...
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92. I've Read 164 Books In 2024. Here's What Genres I Read In:
I've read 164 books in 2024, I didn't finish 14, and I re-read three. What a year. In this episode, I discuss all the genres that I read in and give you tips on how to read more consistently. Year In Books Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2023/58859323 Throne of Glass…
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91. Three Year Reading Streak
Happy New Year! I've read everyday for the last three years (1,095 days). In the episode, I talk about my journey and some of the reading stats I've had for this year and over the last three years. Goal is to make it to four years. Episode 57:...
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90. Reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Is A Yearly Traditon
I started reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens last year, and I thought 'Why don't I read it every Christmas?' I might as well, so this is the tradition I've started. I talk more about this book and why I started this tradition in this episode. For Christmas Carol book review podcast...
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89. Goals For 2024
These are my goals for 2024. I like to make goals that are hard to reach, but not impossible. I don't like News Years Resolutions, so my focus is working on these goals now. Let's ge to it. For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/ I did write a post on my goals…
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88. Trick On Paying My Student Loans
Nelnet is my loan provider. There's a simple tool to use that allows you to pay more in the prinicipal of the loan. This is key since you'll be able to pay the loan off quicker. Don't worry about the interest. Pay off the prinicipal, so the interest doesn't increase more. In this episode, I…
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87. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Review So Far
I've read about 50% of the book now. I'm taking my time to read it as it's such a long book. I'm loving it more than Fourth Wing. Fourth Wing is the first book in the Empyrean series or Fourth Wing series. A series over war, dragons, and romance. This episode will contain spoilers, so I wanted to...
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86. 7 Tips To Read More by Johnnysbookreviews (Me)
I wrote a book over 7 tips that made me read more consistently. I've been working on these tips for the last 2 1/2 years with a reading streak of 1,058 days and counting. I've read on average 3-4 hours everyday while reading upwards to 100-200 pgs. per day. In this episode, I discuss the about…
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85. Ballards Of Songbirds and Snakes By Susan Collins and Movie Updates
Ballards of Songbirds and Snakes comes out today. This movie is adapted from the same title by Suzanne Collins. It's the beginning of the Hunger Games (64 years earlier), and you get information about how president Snow became president and information about the mysterious victor, Lucy Gray…
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84. My Take On The Damaged Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Books
This is a collector's item. An item that shouldn't be read! I put mine on the shelf, not to be touched again until I move it to another spot. I'll give the three main complaints I'm hearing about the book, which is over the damaged book, sprayed edges, and misprinting errors. I have only got to…
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83. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Updates
Iron Flame and Holiday Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros are already OOS online. Absolutely insane. One of the biggest release days of the year. If you didn't pre-order the book, you better go to your local bookstore or retailer like Walmart on Tuesday morning. Later you get to the store, the more...