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
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 to it! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 episode with a friend or family member who you think might get a kick out of it! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 intelligent! If that sounds interesting to you, then stay tuned and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 very excited to talk about today! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 able to talk to you about it today! Thanks for listening. Enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 - butt naked and without a penny to your name - and in so doing, maximizing your time on this earth. If that sounds interesting to you, then stay tuned and enjoy the show! Special thanks to all of you who ha...
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
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 someone who you think might get a kick out of it! You can reach me at whatstomreading@gmail.com for any complaints, comments, compliments, corrections, or book recommendations and I'll be glad to hear from you...
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 tuned and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 episodes out with regularity. I sincerely appreciate you! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 enjoy the show! Thanks for listening. Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpDKrIA-PBk Check it out if you're interested! Thanks for listening. Enjoy the show! Tom Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers...
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: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 for listening! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers
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 I'm going to try to censor specific details about crimes. If you're interested in learning about a true-crime FBI profiling book about what makes the worst of the worst tick, then check out this episode!...
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 interested in hearing a little bit about the life of one of the greatest men who ever lived, then stay tuned and enjoy the show!
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 make you think. I highly recommend it! If it sounds like something that you would be interested in, then stay tuned and enjoy the show! Tom
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 think you would too! If this sounds interesting to you, then stay tuned and enjoy the show! Thanks for all your support.
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 Choir, you can find it on Amazon. Thank you all so much for your support! Tom
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 woods (spoiler alert, it doesn't convince me). If this sounds like it might be interesting to you, then this show is for you! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with someone who you thin...
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 book written by someone who I think will prove to be an up-and-coming force in the genre. Please pick up this book and show Jonathan your love and support! Thanks for listening. If you wouldn't mind shari...
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. This is really a video journal for myself and my kids and a great way for me to keep a record of the things I enjoy most about life. I will continue to post episodes online in podcast form and this podca...
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 the very top. Were they all on drugs? The author seems to think so, and I want to talk about it with you. If that sounds interesting, then check it out! If you like the show, please feel free to share it ...
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. Come with me as we discuss one of the greatest books ever written! If you like the show, please feel free to share it with someone who you think would get a kick out of it. If you love the show, please hea...
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 that sounds interesting to you, then pick it up and read it! The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Thanks for listening. If you like the show, please feel free to share it with someone who you think ...
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 changed the way I look at the world around me and I use what I've learned from this book every day in life. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, you'll love this episode! If you like the show...
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 makes we humans so special, as well as some evolutionary holdovers that seem to be holding us back. I liked this book a lot and I think you will too! If you like the show, please feel free to subscribe, revi...
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 more reviews on fiction books and this is what has come of that process. I hope you like this episode and honestly, I hope it makes you want to go out and pick up a Brandon Sanderson novel at your earli...
