“The goal is to make people laugh and then to really break their heart.” — Chuck Palahniuk
Writer Chuck Palahniuk (@chuckpalahniuk) has published twenty-three national and international best-selling books. These include fifteen prose novels, a collection of short stories, two graphic novels, two coloring books, a travel guide, a collection of essays, and a ... Show More
Nov 19
#836: The 4-Hour Workweek Principles — 13 Mistakes to Avoid, The Art of Mini-Retirements, and Navigating the Dizziness of Freedom
<p>This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>The 4-Hour ... Show More
1h 37m
Nov 12
#835: Ben Patrick (KneesOverToesGuy) — 20-Minute Workouts That Produce Wild Results, From Chronic Knee Pain to Dunking Basketballs, Lessons from Charles Poliquin, Bulletproofing the Lower Body, and More
<p><strong>Ben Patrick</strong>, better known as “Kneesovertoesguy” (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kneesovertoesguy/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kneesovertoesguy</a>), is the founder of <a href="https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferr ... Show More
1h 37m
Nov 5
#834: David Baszucki, Co-Founder of Roblox — The Path to 150M+ Daily Users, Critical Business Decisions, Ketogenic Therapy for Brain Health, Daily Routines, The Roblox Economy, and More
<p><strong>David Baszucki</strong> is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.roblox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Roblox</strong></a>. <em>TIME</em> named Roblox one of the “100 Most Influential Companies,” and it has been recognized by <em>Fast Com ... Show More
1h 55m
Apr 2022
Chuck Klosterman on Writing, Being Wrong, and The Nineties
<p>Ryan talks to author Chuck Klosterman about his new book <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-nineties-a-book?_pos=1&_sid=9a69a0ee4&_ss=r'>The Nineties</a>, the inevitability of being wrong, the value of simplicity, and more. </p><p>Chuck Klosterman is ... Show More
1h 31m
Feb 2024
⭐ The 5+ Star Challenge ⭐
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1749254/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In Episode 139 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their possible 5+ star reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, a ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2017
501: PERSONAL - Tim Sanders, love your way to the top
Tim Sanders brings love into the workplace. No, we are not talking anything elicit, we are talking about possibly the number one way and fastest to accelerate your career, business, income and life. Tim knows what he is talking about, as he spent most of his early career on the ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2024
The Science of Generosity: Why It Makes You Happier and How To Do It Effectively (It Doesn't Need To Involve Money) | Chris Anderson
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="http ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
TIP609: Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb
On today’s episode, Clay reviews Nassim Taleb’s book – Fooled by Randomness.
Nassim Taleb is a Lebanon-born American mathematician and statistician whose work concerns problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. He’s very well known for his popular books, including The ... Show More
1 h