Seán Barnes and Carl Davidson

The 232 Degrees Podcast: Unlocking Great Books

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Seán and Carl are two passionate book lovers who are unlocking great books! In each episode we explore a book, and how it has translated into our world, or the world of someone else. We think reading is fun, and important, and we encourage you to read these books and let us know what you think! Every episode is a very listenable 20-30mins... great for the commute or when you're out for a wander. Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

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Seán Barnes and Carl Davidson

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Latest episode

Aug 11, 2025

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Episodes

232 Podcast Episode 11 - Season 1 Review 22.01.2023

Welcome to the The 232 Degrees Podcast!! Carl and Seán reminisce on our debut Season 1. It's short and snappy. We want your ideas for Season 2 so please get in touch on the email below!! Tell us what you think, what you like and what you want to do next. Also subscribe and we’ll keep you in the loop. Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

232 Podcast Episode 10 - Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner by Katrine Marçal 08.01.2023

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 10 of Season 1. This is the end of Season 1 and we hope to be back soon. Subscribe and we’ll keep you in the loop. We love books and reading, and in this tenth episode we unpack Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner by Katrine Marçal. Look out economics…!! A hilarious and thought-provoking tear down of economic theory and it’s terrible assumptions. Che...

232 Podcast Episode 9 - Auē by Becky Manawatu 01.01.2023

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! (and Happy New Year!) This is Episode 9 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this ninth episode we unpack Auē by Becky Manawatu. The boys get into some fiction! An amazing read from an incredible first-time author. *This is a book that covers some heavy stuff…just a wee warning! Check it ou...

232 Podcast Episode 8 - Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown 25.12.2022

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 8 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this eighth episode we unpack Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. The big big book of emotions…that perhaps should come with a reader advisory! Check it out here: SCORPIO BOOKS: https://scorpiobooks.co.nz/product/atlas-of-the-heart-mappi...

232 Podcast Episode 7 - Small is Beautiful by EF Schumacher 18.12.2022

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 7 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this seventh episode we unpack Small is Beautiful by EF Schumacher. A little time capsule from the 70s that takes on mainstream economic sentiment… Check it out here: BOOKO: https://booko.co.nz/w/1325001/Small-is-Beautiful_by_E-F-Schuma...

232 Podcast Episode 6 - Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman 11.12.2022

Welcome to The 232ºC Podcast!! This is Episode 6 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this sixth episode we unpack Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. A book that challenges our thirst for greater ‘productivity’ and introduces us to JOMO… Check it out here: SCORPIO BOOKS: https://scorpiobooks.co.nz/product/four-thousand-we...

232 Podcast Episode 5 - Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 04.12.2022

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 5 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this fifth episode we unpack Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. This book is 'wow'. We discuss purpose and how this book should be an annual read… Check it out here: SCORPIO BOOKS: https://scorpiobooks.co.nz/?s=viktor+frankl&amp...

232 Podcast Episode 4 - Atomic Habits by James Clear 27.11.2022

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 4 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this second episode we unpack Atomic Habits by James Clear. We chat about motivation, quotable quotes and how many tools this book offers… Check it out here: SCORPIO BOOKS: https://scorpiobooks.co.nz/product/atomic-habits-an-easy-and-pr...

232 Podcast Episode 3 - Flourish by Martin Seligman 20.11.2022

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 3 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this third episode we unpack Flourish by Martin Seligman. We chat wellbeing, positive psychology and also how the content of this book has been challenged over time… Check it out here: BOOKO: https://booko.co.nz/w/6526120/Flourish_by_Ma...

232 Podcast Episode 2 - Range by David Epstein 14.11.2022

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 2 of Season 1. Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this second episode we unpack Range by David Epstein. Be prepared to have a few popular myths debunked... Check it out here:  SCORPIO BOOKS: https://scorpiobooks.co.nz/product/range-how-generalists-triumph-in-a-specialized-world/ BOOKO:...

232 Podcast Episode 1 - We talk reading and books! 14.11.2022

Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!! This is Episode 1 of Season 1. We are newbies, so we're excited to drop this pod! Subscribe and be notified of new episodes. And pass it on :-) We love books and reading, and in this first episode we want to start off with exploring what that means to us. How many books do you read? How do you create habits? How does Carl read so much?!! You'll get to know some...

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