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Hello bookworms and history buffs. Welcome to another practical episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books Podcast🎙️.  We discuss living long and enjoying it right now based on “ Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity ” by Peter Attia, MD, and Bill Gifford. Longevity with hearing difficulty, arthritis, long or short-sightedness, loneliness, loss of memory, and being on medication is the norm in many...

Hello bookworms and history buffs. Welcome to another thrilling episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books Podcast🎙️.  Today’s episode dives into a modern gentleman’s guide for mastering life’s unspoken rules — “Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why” by Peter Post. Whether you’re stepping into a boardroom, a first date, or your best friend’s wedding, this episode helps you handl...

Hello bookworms and history buffs. Welcome to another thrilling episode of Worthscope’s Playing Books Podcast🎙️. Where we bring the world’s most transformative books straight to your ears — made for busy thinkers, dreamers, and doers who love to listen and learn on the go. Today, we dive into Malcolm Gladwell’s groundbreaking masterpiece, David and Goliath , a book that redefines what it means to...

Hello bookworms and history buffs. Get ready to learn more on the go. The Playing Books podcast is back, and we're bringing you an episode that's going to blow your mind. In this episode, we're discussing "Anna Louise Strong: Three Interviews with Chairman Mao Zedong." Prepare to be captivated as we dissect the groundbreaking conversations between the American journalist Anna...

Hey everyone — welcome back to  Worthscope’s Playing Books ! We’ve got an unmissable episode for you today. Get ready for a deep, emotional, and patriotic ride as we open the pages of  Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation  by Eric Trump, with a foreword from President Donald J. Trump. This isn’t just another political memoir — it’s the raw, human story of what it’s like to grow up in...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of  Worthscope’s Playing Books —the show where we don’t just read books, we  live  them! 🎙️ In this episode, we’re diving deep into Nick Maggiulli’s NEW YORK TIMES bestseller,  The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life . From the mastermind behind  Just Keep Buying , this isn’t your average money manual. It’s your roadmap to...

Welcome, Playing Books listeners. Prepare to have your mind blown about the very language you are reading this in. You think English is just a blend of German and French words? Think again. It's a glorious, chaotic mutt—a linguistic Frankenstein stitched together by invading armies, lazy speakers, and historical accidents. Join us for an exhilarating ride through John McWhorter’s brilliant and...

Welcome back to Worthscope’s Playing Books, the podcast where we turn powerful reads into lifelong challenge and practical action. Are you reading this later when you know you should have done it sooner? You’re in the right place. This week, we are joyfully exploring a book that will change your relationship with deadlines forever: ‘Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now’ by psych...

Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast — where great reads spark even greater conversations. In this episode, we cue up a fascinating journey through one of the most captivating sports in British history with David Hendon’s  Pots of Gold: A History of Snooker.  This isn’t just a book about snooker—it’s about the people, passions, and cultural moments that turned a quiet cue sport into a global pheno...

What if the difference between success and failure isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence—but your mindset? In this episode of Playing Books , we dive deep into Carol S. Dweck, PhD’s, groundbreaking bestseller, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success . This book has transformed how millions of people approach learning, leadership, parenting, and personal growth. You’ll discover: The two mindsets that...

Hello, our bookish friends. Are you tired of following recipes perfectly, only to end up with a meal that tastes… just okay? What if you could unlock the secret to making anything delicious, without needing a recipe at all? 👩‍🍳✨ This week on Playing Books, we're diving into Samin Nosrat's revolutionary culinary guide, 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking.' This isn't j...

Welcome to the  Playing Books Podcast , where we turn extraordinary reads into unforgettable conversations. In this episode, we dive deep into  “A Very Dangerous Woman: The Lives, Loves, and Lies of Russia's Most Seductive Spy”  by Deborah McDonald and Jeremy Dronfield — a mesmerizing tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue that blurs the line between devotion and deception. Meet  Moura...

Ever met that insufferably lucky colleague who thinks they're a genius? Or maybe you've beaten yourself up over a decision that went wrong, even though it was the right call at the time? What if almost everything we call 'skill' is just luck in disguise, and what we dismiss as 'bad luck' is often a predictable failure to understand probability? In this episode of Playing Bo...

In this episode of  Playing Books , we dive into one of the most surprising and practical guides to self-discipline, influence, and leadership —  George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior . Long before he became America’s first president, a young Washington copied 110 maxims on etiquette, humility, and moral character — lessons that shaped his destiny and still hold profound releva...

What if fear wasn’t the enemy — but the signal you’re ready to grow? In this powerful episode of  Playing Books , we dive deep into Susan Jeffers’ classic bestseller,  Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway  — a timeless guide that’s helped millions break through self-doubt, anxiety, and indecision. Discover the simple yet transformative ideas that teach you to act despite fear, reclaim your power, and li...

Are you ready to take control of your financial future? In this episode of Playing Books, we dive deep into Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor , the definitive guide to value investing. Forget get-rich-quick schemes – this is about building lasting wealth the smart way. We'll break down Graham's core principles, including: Value Investing 101: Learn how to identify undervalued...

Does God exist? Do you doubt there is a God, or do you have faith in God? In an age of science and skepticism, the big questions about God, suffering, and the meaning of life can feel more intimidating than ever. Is it still possible to be a thinking person and a believer? Or believe in God and having a relationship with Him through JESUS CHRIST doesn't matter at all? This week on Playing Book...

Tired of being buried on page 10 of Google? Ready to unlock the organic traffic you know your business deserves? In this landmark episode of Playing Books, we cut through the noise and go straight to the practicalities of SEO. Let the legendary authors of the industry's definitive bible, "The Art of SEO": Eric Enge, Stephan Spencer, and Jessie C. Stricchiola teach you SEO first-hand....

Step into the sandals of history’s most enigmatic conqueror in this riveting episode of  Playing Books , where we dissect Peter Green’s masterful biography,  Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C. . Far from the sanitized legends, Green paints a vivid portrait of Alexander as a brilliant tactician, ruthless leader, and complex human being—equal parts visionary and tyrant. We explore: How Alexander’s u...

What if you could master the essentials of business—without spending thousands on an MBA? In this episode of  Playing Books , we dive into  The Personal MBA  by Josh Kaufman, a groundbreaking guide that distills the most powerful business principles into practical tools you can use right away. From marketing and sales to systems thinking, decision-making, and value creation, Kaufman shows you how...

In this episode of  Playing Books , we discuss  Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done  by Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan, and Charles Burck—a timeless business classic that redefined leadership by shifting the focus from vision alone to the discipline of making things happen. As  The New York Times  declared,  “A must-read for anyone who cares about business.”  And for good reason. Execution...

In this special episode of Playing Books, we delve into George Orwell’s timeless allegory, Animal Farm —a razor-sharp fable that continues to resonate across generations. What happens when overworked, mistreated animals rise up against their human oppressors, armed with fiery slogans and dreams of equality? At first, hope and justice bloom—but soon, the famous truth emerges:  “All animals are equa...

Hey there, bookworms and history buffs 👋. We are thrilled to share some exciting news about a special episode of the Playing Books podcast. We're exploring the pages of a timeless classic: Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl . This isn't just a book; it's a window into the heart and soul of a young girl facing unimaginable circumstances. We'll explore Anne's powerful words, her dreams, her fea...

In this special episode of the Playing Books Podcast, we explore the enduring legacy of the greatest gifts from our Founding Fathers: The Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson crafted it in June 1776) and The Constitution of the United States (The Constitutional Convention signed it on September 17, 1787). Collected together in this pocket-sized volume, these documents, along with The Bill...

Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast. We have a history episode for you. What if the most dangerous book ever written wasn't locked away, but sitting on a shelf, waiting to be understood? This is the Playing Books podcast. And in our essential new episode, we confront a text that shaped and scarred the twentieth century: Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf: Complete Edition. This isn't a summary. It...