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What's Tom Reading?
by Tom
YOU NEED THIS PODCAST IN YOUR LIFE! In every show, I will take a book that has a lot to give and then dig deep into the best gems in an entertaining and fast-paced show. It's part book review, part variety show, and all fun! If you're big into books, love learning new things, and you're always looking for something to read, let this show take you where you want to go!
Episodes
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Episode 56 - Effortless
Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the fascinating, interesting, and thought-provoking book, Effortless: Make It Easy To Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown. This book was highly recommended to me and I have to say it lived up to the hype. I hope you enjoy the show!
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Episode 55 - Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime
Hello, my friends and welcome to another episode of What's Tom Reading! Today we are talking about the gruesome, grizzly, yet strangely fascinating and engaging book - Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime, by Val McDermid. This book was a wild ride through some of the world's most interesting and...
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Episode 54 - Dungeon Crawler Carl
Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the wild, wacky, looney, crazy, intense, raunchy book series, Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. These are the craziest books I've read in a long time. I think they say some very interesting things about the state of modern art and where things…
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Episode 53 - Empathy Economy - PART 3 of 3
Hello, my friends! This is part 3 of our 3 part special episode on Empathy Economy: How Perverse Incentives Turn Pain Into Profit. If you haven't listened to parts 1 and 2 yet, then go check them out! Thanks so much for listening and thank you for your support. Go pick up a copy of Empathy…
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Episode 52 - Empathy Economy - Part 2 of 3
Hello, my friends! This is part two of the three part episode on Empathy Economy: How Perverse Incentives Turn Pain Into Profit. If you haven't already listened to part 1, then go back and check it out. This book is near and dear to me because I was heavily involved in its production. I am…
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Episode 51 - Empathy Economy - PART 1 of 3
Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the very interesting and exciting book, Empathy Economy: How Perverse Incentives Turn Pain Into Profit. This book is near and dear to me because I was heavily involved in its production. In fact, in this special three part episode, I am...
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Episode 50 - The Odyssey
Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about one of the foundational pieces of Western literature, The Odyssey by Homer. This is one of the all-time classics and it was a blast to sit down and talk about it! I hope you enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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Episode 49 - Parasitic Mind
Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the very interesting and thought-provoking book, Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense by Dr. Gad Saad. This book was a ton of fun to read and I had a ton of fun recording this episode. I hope you'll enjoy listening...
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Episode 48 - Pound the Stone
Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the interesting, entertaining, and inspiring book, Pound the Stone by Joshua Medcalf. This book was super motivating and well worth my time. It's probably worth a few minutes of yours as well! Thanks for listening! Please share this…
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Episode 47 - The Intelligence Trap
Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the extremely thought-provoking book, The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes by David Robson. This book was interesting, challenging, and it made me question everything I thought I knew about what it means to be...
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Episode 46 - Sense and Sensibility
Hello my friends and welcome to another to another episode of the What's Tom Reading? podcast! Today, we are talking about the exquisite, interesting, tantalizing, delectable, fascinating Regency era Jane Austen novel, Sense and Sensibility. This is one of the all-time greatest books and one I'm...
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Episode 45 - Hard Times
Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the exquisite piece of literature, Hard Times by Charles Dickens. Dickens is one of the greatest authors of all time and this is one of his grumpiest novels of all time. We break it down today on the show! Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this...
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Episode 44 - A Song of Ice and Fire
Hello my friends! Welcome to another exciting episode of What's Tom Reading?! Today, we are going to be talking about the EPIC fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, oftentimes referred to as "A Game of Thrones." This is one of the all-time great fantasy fiction series and I am thrilled to be…
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Episode 43 - Die With Zero
Hello my friends, and welcome to another episode of What's Tom Reading! Today we are talking about the interesting, thought-provoking, and somewhat counterintuitive book, Die With Zero by Bill Perkins. This book is all about making sure that you leave this world the same way you came into it…
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Episode 42 - Sphere - Michael Crichton
Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the thrilling, intense, and absolutely wild book "Sphere" by Michael Crichton. This one has it all! If you're ready for a great conversation about a great book, then you came to the right place! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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Episode 41 - The Alter Ego Effect
Hello, my friends! Today on What's Tom Reading? we are going to be talking about the excellent, interesting, and highly useful book - The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman. This book was a lot of fun and gave a lot of great advice! Thanks for listening and please feel free to share this with…
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Episode 40 - Do You Talk Funny?
Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the highly amusing and useful book, Do You Talk Funny? by David Nihill. This book is all about improving your public speaking skills by adding comedic timing to your toolkit. If you're ready to learn something and be entertained, then stay...
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Episode 39 - Do the Work
Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the excellent and inspirational book "Do the Work," by Steven Pressfield. We are also going to be catching up after a long time apart. Thank you to all of you who have continued to support the podcast even as I have proven to be unreliable in getting...
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Episode 38 - Unreasonable Hospitality
Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the very interesting and hugely impactful book, Unreasonable Hospitality, by Will Guidara. This is all about how you can go above and beyond for your customers and be MORE successful because of it. If that sounds interesting to you, stay tuned and…
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Episode 37 - Congo
Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the amazing action/adventure/thriller, "Congo," by Michael Crichton. I've been on a Crichton kick for the last little while as you know and this book is no different. As a little interesting aside, you can watch this podcast episode on YouTube by...
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SPECIAL - Michael Crichton
Today on the show we are going to be talking about the one and only Michael Crichton. There's nobody out there like him. Lately, I haven't been able to stop reading his books and I want to pass the mind virus on to you guys! Thanks for listening! Enjoy the show. Tom Mentioned in this episode…
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Episode 36 - The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Hello, my friends! Today I am going to be talking about the very interesting and somewhat controversial book, "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels" by Alex Epstein. Fair warning, there are going to be some sacred cows offended in this episode. If you keep an open mind, I think you'll like it! Thanks...
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Episode 35 - Mindhunter
Hello, my friends! Today on the show I am going to be talking about the gruesome, grizzly, gory, but very interesting book, "Mindhunter" by John E. Douglas. This book is not for the feint of heart, so I warn you in advance that there is going to be some rough content in this episode, even though...
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Episode 34 - The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the extremely interesting and fascinating Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. This was one of the best little books I have read in a long time. It's hard for me to think of a book that packed so much of a punch in such a small volume. If you're…
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Episode 33 - The Closing of the American Mind
Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the interesting, erudite, and very, very grouchy book "The Closing of the American Mind" by Allan Bloom. This is a controversial book, written by a controversial man, but it is downright beautiful and full of interesting and valuable things that will…
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Episode 32 - The Saad Truth about Happiness
Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the very interesting book, "The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Living the Good Life" by Dr. Gad Saad. This book was a very interesting take on life from a very interesting (and somewhat controversial) author. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I...
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SPECIAL - Night Choir
My Friends! I have an exciting announcement to make! I wrote a book! In this episode, I talk about my new book, give you a sample of it, and talk a little bit about the writing and publication process. If this sounds interesting to you, then check it out. If you'd like to buy my book, Night…
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Episode 31 - Sasquatch
Hello, my friends! In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the extremely interesting book "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" by Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum. This book is a wild ride through all things bigfoot related and how the science may point to the existence of a solitary ape-man in the...
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SPECIAL - The Journal of M.A.N.
Hell friends! Today I am reviewing the AWESOME zombie book "The Journal of M.A.N. Volume I by Jonathan W. Western. Jonathan is a friend of mine so it is a total pleasure for me to be able not only to read his awesome book, but to do a podcast episode reviewing it. This book is a fantastic first...
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Episode 30 - 100 Books of 2022 - Part 1
Hello my friends! Sorry it's taken me so long to upload another episode. I have decided to change up my content creation a little bit and part of that is building a YouTube channel where I will host this podcast in video form as well as other videos I plan to make documenting my various hobbies....
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Episode 29 - Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany
Hello! In this episode of What's Tom Reading, I'm talking about the very interesting WWII book, Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany by Norman Ohler. This books provides a super fascinating lens through which we can view the events and decisions of the Nazis from the lowest foot soldier to the man at…
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Episode 28 - Dracula
Ever wonder where all this vampire stuff started? Well, wonder no more because today we are talking about Bram Stoker's Dracula, the grand-daddy of all vampire stories. If you picture a vampire (that isn't a Twilight vampire) then you are most likely picturing a creature inspired by this book.…
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Episode 27 - The Boys in the Boat
READ THIS BOOK! I don't say this that often, but you need this book in your life. I don't care who you are. This is all about the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, evil, and pain. It is about striving to be more than your circumstances. This book made me proud to be a human being. If…
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Episode 26 - Extreme Ownership
Hello, friends! Today I am talking about the exceptionally inspiring book "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. This book was excellent and one of the rare and exciting books where you get something INSTANTLY actionable that you can take away with you and implement. I know it…
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Episode 25 - Human Errors
Hello, friends! In this episode I talk about the fantastically interesting book "Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes" by Nathan Lents. This book was a super informative and interesting tour through our anatomy and genetics that shows everything that…
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Episode 24 - SPECIAL - Brandon Sanderson
Hello, friends! In this special episode of What's Tom Reading? I get a little bit weird about how much I love Brandon Sanderson, talk about his books, his characters, the worlds he has built, and honestly probably a little bit too much in detail about the magic systems. Some of you asked me to do...
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Episode 23 - Never Split the Difference
Hello, friends! Today I am talking about the AWESOME negotiation book called: "“Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your Life Depended on it” by Chris Voss. This book combines that gritty Cop Noir type genre with a standard business self-help type book for an awesome all around book…
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Episode 22 - Zero to One
Hi guys! Today I am talking about the unique book on innovation and progress, "“Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future” by Peter Thiel. I'll admit that when I first picked up this book, I had low expectations. After all, I thought it would be just another business book written...
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Episode 21 - Chain of Title
Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the dense but rewarding book "Chain of Title: How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street’s Great Foreclosure Fraud” by David Dayen. As the title suggests, this book is about the 2008 financial crisis and how a cancer nurse, a car salesman, and…
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Episode 20 - The Element
Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the inspiring book "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything” by Ken Robinson. This book is all about discovering your passions, pairing those passions with a talent, and discovering your "Element." It also gives some advice and great...
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Episode 19 - Essentialism
Hi guys! Today I am talking about the amazing book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown. This book is all about helping you discover the things that are truly important and essential in life while trimming away all of the many things we all do that aren't actually…
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Episode 18 - Red Notice
Hi guys! Today I am talking about the political thriller, "Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Quest for Justice" by Bill Browder. This book is a look behind the curtain into the gangster oligarchs running Russia from behind the scenes, how they seized power after the...
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Episode 17 - T: The Story of Testosterone
Hi guys! Today I am talking about the excellent non-fiction book called "T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us" by Dr. Carole Hooven. This book was a highly-educational overview of endocrinology and evolutionary biology delivered in a surprisingly entertaining...
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Episode 16 - Ego is the Enemy
Hi guys! Today's episode is talking about the awesome self-improvement/philosophy book "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday. This book talks about implementing good stoic philosophy and the wisdom of humble greatness into your life. If you can stay humble, there is no end to your potential. If you...
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Episode 15 - SPECIAL - Universe 25
Hello, friends! In this special Holiday episode of What's Tom Reading?, I am talking about a very interesting paper I read recently called Universe 25 by Dr. John B. Calhoun. The paper was written to document the results of an experiment in which the Doctor and his colleagues set up a perfect…
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Episode 14 - Twilight
Hi guys! At your request, I finally made it through Twilight and in this episode I'm going to talk all about it. I have some serious issues with this book, but I also try to take time to talk about the highlights as well. If you're interested, please enjoy the show! Thanks for listening, and…
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Episode 13 - Spycraft
Today's episode is about the book "Spycraft: The Secret History of the CIA’s Spytechs from Communism to Al Qaeda” by Robert Wallace and H. Keith Melton. This book is a wild ride through the intricate and secretive world of spies, espionage, and intelligence gathering. I talk a little bit about…
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Episode 12 - The End of Craving
Today's book is "The End of Craving" by Mark Schatzker. This one is about all of the things in our modern diet that are screwing us up and killing us. If you want to end up paranoid about what's in your flour, then this one's for you. If you want to pick up the book for yourself and you'd like to...
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Episode 11 - Gates of Fire
Hi guys! Today I'm talking about the book "Gates of Fire" by Steven Pressfield. This book is a historical fiction novel about the 300 Spartans and their heroic last stand at the "hot gates" in Thermopylae to fight off the Persian Emperor Xerxes and his massive army. It's a great book that offers…
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Episode 10 - The Gray Lady Winked
Hi guys! Today I'm talking about the book "The Gray Lady Winked: How the New York Times's Misreporting, Distortions, and Fabrications Radically Alter History" by Ashley Rindsberg. This book was CRAZY! If you're into news and/or politics at all, you have to make this book a part of your life. If…
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YOU NEED THIS PODCAST IN YOUR LIFE! In every show, I will take a book that has a lot to give and then dig deep into the best gems in an entertaining and fast-paced show. It's part book review, part variety show, and all fun! If you're big into books, love learning new things, and you're always looking for something to read, let this show take you where you want to go!
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