Another Week In The Books

It's First Friday , and with Spike Lou out traveling, Rich is joined by special guest David Swett, Jr. for a powerful conversation you don't want to miss. This week, the guys discuss: ✅ The impact that Another Week in the Books has had on Dave's life ✅ Why being fully present is changing the way he approaches life ✅ His intentional parenting style and lessons from fatherhood ✅ Financial conver...

Quick Torn Pages episode featuring our brother Mo. We'll catch y'all next week for First Friday. Let's get better this week! Instagram: @anotherweekinthebooks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! For Chapter LXVII, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Najee to discuss purpose, passion, and professional growth. Najee shares how AWITB has become a part of his weekly routine, his journey to becoming a Senior Designer for the Baltimore Ravens, and how he discovered his passion for design at an early age. The fellas also discuss the importance of consisten...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! Rich is out of town this week at a film festival but Dave is back with Spike Lou for his First Friday appearance! We appreciate you tuning in, remember to subscribe, comment, like and share. Let's get better this week! Contact Us: 470-318-5034 E-mail: awitb2022@gmail.com Instagram: @anotherweekinthebooks               &n...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LXV, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Kelvin Brown Sr., one of Rich’s childhood teammates, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation. Kelvin shares his incredible journey of finding his biological father and siblings through an ancestry test, opening up about the emotions, discoveries, and impact it’s had on his life. Before that, t...

The fellas had no plan for this episode, they just pressed play and let the chips fall. Enjoy. Let's get better this week.  Contact Us: 470-318-5034 E-mail: awitb2022@gmail.com Instagram: @anotherweekinthebooks                     @iamspikelou                     @krich513   See omnystudio...

A new Memo from Mo. Call Spike Lou at 470-318-5034 Instagram: @anotherweekinthebooks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LXIII, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Dave, who will now be joining the show every first Friday of the month. The conversation expands on Rich’s recent solo episode as the three discuss the different dynamics they each have with their fathers, navigating those relationships from completely different spaces and perspectives. It’s a...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LXII, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Nick for a grounded conversation about what it really means to step outside your comfort zone and make decisions that align with your growth. They unpack the tension between security and ambition, the reality of choosing yourself even when it’s uncomfortable, and the sacrifices that often come with c...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books 📖 This chapter Rich steps in solo to unpack what’s been on his mind—real thoughts, real reflections. It’s a personal check-in on navigating life, growth, and everything in between. f you’ve been moving through your own challenges or just need a moment to reset, this one may land a little closer to home. Tap in. Reflect. Apply. Don&...

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LX, the fellas are joined by Tee for a thoughtful and honest conversation. They dive into her vision for launching her own podcast, the realities of the entrepreneurial journey—the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between—along discussions on faith and purpose. The episode also tackles an important question: should Black space...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books ! In Chapter LIX, Spike Lou and Rich dive into a layered conversation starting with the Chicago Bulls’ decision to release Jayden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team, and what accountability really looks like when expectations aren’t met. They also reflect on Mo’s memo and the honest fear of losing the fire that drives consistency an...

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books ! In Chapter LVIII, Spike Lou and Rich tap into their upcoming Pop-Up Event, Spike opens up about nearly canceling the event—and the one book that shifted his perspective at the right time. The conversation also explores the balance between healthy competition, and why it’s critical to pour into the people around you with intention. Speaking li...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! 📖 In  Chapter LVII , Spike Lou and Rich center the conversation around happiness and whether it’s truly attainable. Is it possible to be happy every single day? Is it worth chasing a feeling that can be so fleeting? And if you’re not feeling happy in a moment, does that automatically mean you’re unhappy? The fellas unpack the compl...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books ! 📚 In  Chapter LVI , Spike Lou and Rich are joined by David Swett Jr. for a powerful conversation about following your dreams, trusting your path, and discovering who you are along the journey . They dive into David’s experience working within his family’s business, the lessons he’s learned about separating emotion from smart busin...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books ! In  Chapter LV , Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Jeff from Full Court Press and 808’s & Chairshots to talk about the exciting collaboration between his KOS Clothing brand and Another Week in the Books. The fellas dive into the creative process behind the partnership, the power of collaboration, and why it’s important to show your fr...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LIV, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Phil to discuss what he’s learned about building and sustaining a successful marriage over the past 10 years, highlighting the intentionality, communication, and commitment it truly requires. The conversation also dives into respect amongst peers as they break down the interaction between Jeff Teague...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LIII, Spike Lou and Rich dig into hip-hop’s legacy, debating which artists truly delivered back-to-back classic albums and what it means to be a voice in the culture. They unpack the fine line between entertainment and responsibility while reflecting on personal growth, authenticity in relationships, and navigating sensitive conversations...

Welcome to a bonus episode of Another Week in the Books! In case you missed it, Rich also co-hosts the film podcast  The Culture Garden , and back in June 2024, Spike Lou joined him to break down the 2010 crime drama The Town . Since we didn’t want to leave you without an episode this week, we’re bringing you this throwback conversation as a special bonus drop. Enjoy the episode,...

This week on Another Week in the Books , we tap in with J. Cole’s The Fall Off and what a “final album” really means — legacy, maturity, mortality, and the pressure that comes with expectations. From hip-hop culture to real-life reflections, the convo shifts into relationships, emotional growth, freedom vs. commitment, and how past experiences shape the way we love and move...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books ! The fellas kick off the New Year with Chapter LI , and they’re joined by a special guest— Phil from Gridiron Jungle . After exchanging pleasantries and checking in on how the new year is shaping up, the conversation takes a turn when Phil challenges Spike Lou and Rich to move from discussion to action on the things they’ve been unpacking in recent episod...

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books 📖✊🏾 Spike Lou and Rich are officially signing off for 2025 , but not before closing out the year with Chapter L . In this final episode of the year, the fellas share a long, heartfelt, and genuine conversation reflecting on the past year, the ongoing journey of self-discovery , the lessons learned, and the aspirations guiding them into the future. It’s...