Books Brothers Podcast

This week, Garrett leads our discussion of Chapters 6-8 from Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter. Chapter 6: “Certainty” - What is an example in life that has been “gamified” in a negative way that you think can be redeemed and used more positively? (2:20- 28:19) Chapter 7: “Influence” - How do you find the balance between having authentic pride and seeking a healthy amount of influence while being c...

This week, Adam leads our discussion of Chapters 3-5 from Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter. Chapter 3: “Where the Scarcity Loop Lives” - Which examples stuck out to you of where the Scarcity Loop exists? What are your thoughts on the dilemma about Easter’s idea of regulating technology to make it less engaging or additive? (1:49 - 20:50) Chapter 4: “What We Crave More” - Why do we overlook subtrac...

We’re back for Season 2! This week, Thomas leads our discussion of the Introduction, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 from Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter. Introduction and chapter reading recap (1:00 - 5:03) Scarcity Brain Introduction - Chapter 2 discussion (5:04 - 53:07) What is the most annoying, difficult, or destructive form a “scarcity loop” you or the people you know and love have been or are cau...

Welcome to a special episode of the Books Brothers Podcast! Greg Rush, the Director of Communications at Theta Chi fraternity, reached out to ask more about our collegiate experience and how our friendships have continued into this podcast. You can read his article by clicking here . We all joined Theta Chi in college, and our experience in the fraternity made an indelible impact and created the f...

This week, Garrett leads our discussion of the Conclusion chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes and our final thoughts on the book. Introduction and chapter reading recap (2:30 - 5:17) Conclusion chapter and book recap discussion (5:18 - 46:20) Which mask do you feel you’ve most identified with? (5:18 - 25:51) What was the biggest thing you learned about yourself while reading this b...

This week, Thomas leads our discussion of  “The Alpha Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Introduction and chapter reading recap (1:24 - 4:27) “The Alpha Mask” discussion (4:28 - 64:36) Share a story of a time when you experienced someone acting like an “alpha.” Bonus points if the story is about yourself! (4:28 - 29:22) What insecurities are you possibly hiding when yo...

Welcome back to the Books Brothers Podcast! This week, the guys discuss “The Know-It-All Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Introduction and chapter reading recap (1:02 - 4:27) “The Know-It-All Mask” discussion (4:28 - 57:36) Which type of man do you relate to more, the one who can’t admit he doesn’t know what he’s doing, or the one who thinks he has all the answers? (4:28...

Welcome back to the Books Brothers Podcast! This week, the guys discuss “The Invincible Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Introduction and chapter reading recap (1:03 - 2:59) “The Invincible Mask” discussion (3:00 - 63:01) Were there any risky or foolish behaviors that you were involved in growing up (or still today)? (3:00 - 15:29) Has there been a time in your life that...

Welcome back to the Books Brothers Podcast! This week, Garrett leads our discussion of “The Joker Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Introduction and chapter reading recap (1:01 - 7:07) “The Joker Mask” discussion (7:08 - 55:10) Do you try to bring humor to situations because you struggle with contributing in non-humorous ways to conversations and relationships? (7:08 - 22:...

This week, the guys discuss “The Aggressive Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Introduction (0:30 - 4:43) Chapter reading recap (4:44 - 10:54) “The Aggressive Mask” discussion (10:55 - 50:47) What is your experience understanding expressing a wider array of emotions other than the standard “mad,” “angry” and “sad” emotions men typically communicate? (10:55 - 22:53) When was...

This week, the guys discuss “The Sexual Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Intro and chapter reading recap (1:01 - 3:54) “The Sexual Mask” discussion (3:55 - 50:47) What was your viewpoint of Neil Strauss’ story? How did you perceive him and the purpose that his book set out to accomplish? (3:55 - 21:25) How have we been a sounding board with each other to talk about our st...

This week, the guys discuss “The Material Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Intro (0:58  - 3:38) Chapter reading recap (3:39 - 8:58) “The Material Mask” discussion (8:59 - 1:01:07) On a scale of 1-10, how much do you think about money? Why do you think you put that much thought into it? Do you think about it too much, or the right amount? (8:59 - 26:17) Have you ever...

Welcome back to the Books Brothers Podcast! This week, the guys discuss “The Athlete Mask” chapter from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Intro and recap of the chapter (1:06  - 7:49) “The Athlete Mask” discussion (7:50 - 49:40) How did sports shape you growing up, either positive or negative? Was there ever such a thing in your mind that it was possible to be TOO dedicated to sports? (...

Welcome back to the Books Brothers Podcast! This week, the guys discuss the Preface, Introduction, and “The Stoic Mask” chapters from The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes. Recap of the chapters (3:03 - 8:23) “Preface” discussion (8:24 - 27:34) The guys discuss scenarios they heard the term “Be a man” growing up (and today) and how that phrase influenced how they viewed (and still view) what manh...

Welcome to the Books Brothers Podcast! In this pilot introductory episode, long-time friends and fraternity brothers Adam (“Stehlin”), Adam (“Flez”), Garrett, Matt, Robb, and Thomas share the inspiration behind their book club, why they decided to record and share it as a podcast, and how you can join alongside them as they read, reflect, and connect to become better men. Next week, we’ll dive int...