The Brothers on Books Podcast

A summary and discussion of the second half of the  Book On The Edge by Nate Silver. In this episode we discuss risk, the concept of expected outcome, SBF and FTX, as well as issues associated with nukes.  If on a dark and stormy night you want a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the brothers on books we go with Encha Mathca! The best matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners are...

A summary and discussion of the Book On The Edge by Nate Silver. In this episode we discuss the first half of the book detailing gambling,  poker, black jack, and slot machines.  If on a dark and stormy night you want a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the brothers on books we go with Encha Mathca! The best matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners are able to get 10% off when t...

Jack and Alex have the Season 12 Book Draft. The schedule for the next 6 months is as follows On the Edge pt 1 On the Edge pt 2 Pickleball Mindset Courage to Connect with Mark Ostach The long Walk with Godmother Sharon Retire Often with Jillian Johnsrud Abundance The puppet Masters Playbook How to Feed the World The Champions Mind

A summary and discussion of the book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. In this episode we go over  the concept of resistance, how it can disguise itself, and how you can move past resistance to achieve your dreams.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brothers! Now our lis...

A summary and discussion of the book The Forever War by Joe Haldeman, with special guest Godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the concept of war and what is its point, the Vietnam war and how it relates to this book.  If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brot...

A summary and discussion of the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. In this episode Jack and Alex go over what is creativity? Writing  your morning pages, taking your artistic self on a date, Shadow artists, spirituality and creativity and how they are related and finally perfectionism and being overly competitive. If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your...

A summary and discussion of the book Time Out of Joint by Philip K. Dick. In this episode we take about the utility of work, healthy skepticism and paranoia, what is real, and finish up with a discussion on isolationism vs globalism.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the brothers on books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothe...

A summary and discussion of the book Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the concept of originality, and where do ideas come from? Taking action towards your goals. Creating what you like instead of what you think others want, working with your hands, and being nice.  Remember if on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we...

A summary and discussion of the book Jeep Show by Robert B. O'Connor with special guest Robert B. O'Connor. In this episode we go over Robert's method for writing and researching his books. The importance of having a shared purpose in  a polarizing world. The importance of morale as well as some general history of world war II, and the strategic implications of the battle of the bul...

A summary and discussion of the book Fury by Henry Kuttner. In this episode Jack and Alex go over what it would be like to be immortal, pioneering, and what happens when what we think is true is not.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The Best Matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10%...

Jack and Alex have the season 11 Book draft. Jack picked books in the Sci Fi genre and Alex picked books related to increasing creativity.  The books are as follows:  Fury, Henry Kutner Jeep Show, Robert B. O'Connor Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon Time Out of Joint, Philip K. Dick The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron  The Forever War, Joe Halderman The War of Art, Steven Pressfield  Rememb...

A summary and discussion of the book The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts. In this episode we discuss consumerism, the leaving of religion, and how to find meaning in life.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the l...

A summary and discussion of the book Who Rules the World by Noam Chomsky, with special guest godmother Sharon. In this episode we talk about the moral implications of United States and Israel involvement in foreign affairs.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brothers! Now o...

A summary and discussion of the book the Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss what is truth? How do you ascertain what is real, and subjectivity vs objectivity.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The Best Matcha for the Best Brothers! Now our listeners will...

A summary and discussion of the book: The Purpose Code by Dr. Jordan Grumet, with special guest Dr. Grumet. In this episode we talk about Jordan's philosophy for unlocking purpose in life.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books, go with Encha Matcha! The Best Matcha for the best Brothers, and now our listeners will get 10%...

A summary and discussion of the book From Hamas to America by Mosab Hassan Yousef. In this episode we discuss Mosab's journey from being a Hamas terrorist, to a double agent, to being stateless living in America, to finally achieving statehood. If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the brothers on books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for...

This is a special episode, where we come back to the book: Follow the Science by Sharyl Attkisson with special guest Sharyl Attkisson . We dive deeper into the topics we brought up in the original episode 114, such as how she got into pharma reporting, the handling of COVID, the relationship between government and pharma, and what is truth? If on a dark and stormy night you want a drink to warm th...

A summary and discussion of the book Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche. In this episode we discuss the prejudice of philosophers, the concept of will to power, and free spirits. If on a dark and stormy night, you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the brothers on books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when th...

A summary and discussion of the book Follow the Science by Sharyl Attkisson. In this episode we talked about how Sharryl went down the rabbit hole to investigate pharma, the handling of COVID, following the money in Pharma, and how we can operate in a science world dominated by AI. If on a dark and stormy night, you want a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with...

A summary and discussion of the book The Vale of Mysteries by Jared Michaud. We previously had Jared on to discuss his first book Brightstar on  Episode 97 In this episode we talk about the Brightstar universe, Jared's vision for the future of the series, his creative process, and philosophies on life. A link to his website can be found below, where you can have access to all of his books and...

A summary and discussion of the book White Poverty by Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II with special guest godmother Sharon. In this episode Jack, Alex, and Sharon discuss the issues surrounding poverty as a whole. Potential solutions to some of the problems associated with poverty such as education and healthcare, and how different groups view each other as a whole.  If on a dark and stormy night...

Jack and Alex draft the season 10 books!  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the following link:  https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affilia...

A summary and discussion of the book Ikigai by Hector Garcia. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss what are some of the factors relating to a long and healthy life. Mainly staying active, having an active social circle and finding purpose in your work. If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the brothers on books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha...

A summary and discussion of the book The Road to Freedom by Joseph Stiglitz. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the ideas of how a well functioning society should be structured. This is contrasted by the views put forth by Austrian economists.  Remember on a dark and stormy night if you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Mat...

A summary and discussion of the book Hidden potential by Adam Grant  with special guest godmother Sharon! In this episode we talk about ways to grow as humans, in both a personal, professional, and athletic manner. On a dark and stormy night if you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers, and now our list...