Books for Men

This episode of Books for Men features Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD. A book that provides a full exploration of the most valuable yet (often) most overlooked aspect of living a healthy life—sleep. Quite simply, this book will help you. Listen for more! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider showing your support for the podcast. Any of the three...

This episode of Books for Men features Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby. A thriller slash noir novel set in the Deep South about a reformed family man who gets pulled back into his old ways for one last heist. Just a superbly executed story, really. Listen for more! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider showing your support for the podcast. Any of the three things below will help to provide...

This episode of Books for Men features The Sopranos Sessions by Alan Sepinwall & Matt Zoller Seitz. A book that breaks down the greatest TV show of all-time—episode by episode. What? You don't agree? Oh, please. Listen for more! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider showing your support for the podcast. Any of the three things below will help to provide awareness for the initiative—inspirin...

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti provides a recap of the books featured in the first month of the show, August 2022. The month included three fiction books and two non-fiction books, covering a range of genres and topics. Vigliotti emphasizes the importance of "The Interest Principle," which encourages readers to pursue books that they are genuinely interested i...

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the book Night Prayers by Santiago Gamboa. The story spans from Bogota to Bangkok to Tokyo covering everything from drug trafficking to high-end escorting, following two siblings, Manuel and Juana, with Manuel searching for his missing sister. The book explores themes such as differing viewpoints, growing up in another...

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the book Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. He explains that the book falls into the genre of big idea books and discusses the two types of big idea books: those grounded in research and data, and those grounded in case studies and anecdotes. Vigliotti argues that a balance of both is important for a book to be...

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the novel Lush Life by Richard Price. Vigliotti describes it as a police procedural set in the lower East side of Manhattan but also emphasizes that it is more than just a crime novel. He praises the writing style of Price, noting that it moves at a rapid pace. Vigliotti also highlights the book's multi-perspective appr...

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the non-fiction book The Tiger by John Vaillant. The book is a narrative non-fiction about a man investigating a murder that was caused by a killer tiger attack in the Primorye region of Russia. Vigliotti praises the book for its superb journalism and the extensive research done by the author, as well as its ability to...

In the first official episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti introduces the purpose of the show, which is to inspire more men to read and bring together male readers. He discusses his decision to feature the novel Miles From Nowhere by Nami Mun as the first book on the podcast. Vigliotti acknowledges that the protagonist of the novel, a teenage Korean girl navigating the stre...

In this trailer episode of the Books for Men podcast, Douglas Vigliotti introduces his new show and explains his passion for inspiring more men to read. He discusses how reading can provide insight into a person's interests and values, and expresses his sadness that many of his male friends do not read. Vigliotti emphasizes that his show is not a review show, but rather a platform to share books t...

Entry #50 announces a pivot in direction for the podcast. It will have a new name, branding, etc. This journal slash diary has been fun. It's not goodbye, just so long (for two weeks) until the transition to the new show is complete. You'll hear from me again in the first week of August! If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite...

Entry #49 shares four things I watched over the last week—The Revenant, Seven, No Country for Old Men, and What's in a Name? Of course, it documents some of my thoughts on each. Artists mentioned in the entry include Leonardo DiCaprio, Alejandro Innaritu, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Cormac McCarthy, George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, and Dave Chapelle. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider shari...

Entry #48 answers a listener's question and documents my process of learning how to write better stories. If you zoom out, then you can use the approach to learn anything. It's all backboned by what I like to call "The Interest Principle."  If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next ent...

Entry #47 builds off the previous entry and shares the current "state of me." A state of transition, really. What's next? I don't know, but I'm okay with that. In the meantime, I'll sell medical devices and work on being a better writer and storyteller. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss...

Entry #46 was fun to do. It builds off the previous entry and documents many of the things I've tested and trialed since 2016. All leading me to now, of course. Maybe in the next entry, I'll share more about what now looks like and (potentially) what the future holds for me. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platf...

Entry #45 builds off the last entry and documents an important life tactic—testing. I share something that I'm currently testing in my life. In general, I'm a big advocate for implementing testing (or trialing) periods in your life. The benefits are endless, really. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so y...

Entry #44 documents how I've been recently reminded about the importance of pivoting ... and quitting. Sometimes, most times, actually, it's necessary. It also shares one of my favorite books The Dip by Seth Godin.  If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry. To submit a question...

Entry #43 documents two pieces of advice that I'd give your kids (if they asked for it.) Sadly, I learned both of these things the hard way.  The entry also mentions NextGen , an NYC-based group that I've been working with for the last four years; doing mentoring for its members. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast...

Entry #42 documents a piece of advice that I recently gave to a friend (who has been a bit stuck in his life.) It's something I often think about so I thought it was worth sharing with you. Take a listen. Let me know what you think. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry. To s...

Entry #41 answers a listener's question and shares the supplements I currently take in 2022. It couples well with entry #37 where I documented some of my larger health changes. It's important to remember that a supplement is just that, a supplement. They're intended to supplement your diet, workout, and/or lifestyle (not replace it.) *Disclaimer: I am not a physician or doctor, so please consult w...

Entry #40 doubles down on the previous entry and provides a concrete example from the life of Kanye West. Other creators mentioned in this entry are Andy Warhol, Amy Winehouse, Val Kilmer, and Soleil Moon Frye. (Her documentary is called "Kid 90." It escaped me during the recording!) If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podc...

Entry #39 documents my thoughts on setbacks, and shares a better way to look at them in one's life. This entry also mentions an article I wrote back in 2019 titled The Accident: Reflections, Lessons, and Details . (If you'd like to read it, click the link.) If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t...

Entry #38 documents how I am currently thinking about strengths and weaknesses. Spoiler: I think we should just dispense with that labeling altogether. Find out why in the entry. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don’t miss the next entry. To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go...

Entry #37 documents a couple of changes that I've made for 2022. These adjustments have provided me with increased clarity, more energy, and just a new day-to-day outlook. So I'm excited to share them with you and (even more so) continue to double down on them in my life. If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform...

Entry #36 documents my thoughts on a bunch of stuff I consumed this week. Not by intention, but the entry seems to get at an essential question ... Is "it" worth it? Artists mentioned include Ariel Posen, Ryan Adams, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Stephen King. Oh, and my column and Spotify playlist Lyrics I Love —go check that out if you like good music! If you enjoyed this entry, please consider shar...