What's Tom Reading?

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the fascinating, interesting, and thought-provoking book, Effortless: Make It Easy To Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown. This book was highly recommended to me and I have to say it lived up to the hype. I hope you enjoy the show!

Hello, my friends and welcome to another episode of What's Tom Reading! Today we are talking about the gruesome, grizzly, yet strangely fascinating and engaging book - Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime, by Val McDermid. This book was a wild ride through some of the world's most interesting and disturbing crime scenes. If you're into true crime and/or science, then you'll love this one! Thank you all...

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the wild, wacky, looney, crazy, intense, raunchy book series, Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. These are the craziest books I've read in a long time. I think they say some very interesting things about the state of modern art and where things are headed. I'm very optimistic for the future of art with this, among other new projects out there these...

Hello, my friends! This is part 3 of our 3 part special episode on Empathy Economy: How Perverse Incentives Turn Pain Into Profit . If you haven't listened to parts 1 and 2 yet, then go check them out! Thanks so much for listening and thank you for your support. Go pick up a copy of Empathy Economy for yourself!

Hello, my friends! This is part two of the three part episode on Empathy Economy: How Perverse Incentives Turn Pain Into Profit. If you haven't already listened to part 1, then go back and check it out. This book is near and dear to me because I was heavily involved in its production. I am sharing the first five chapters of the audiobook with you guys in these special episodes! If you like what yo...

Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the very interesting and exciting book, Empathy Economy: How Perverse Incentives Turn Pain Into Profit . This book is near and dear to me because I was heavily involved in its production. In fact, in this special three part episode, I am going to be sharing the first five chapters of the book with you. I hope you enjoy it and I hope you'll...

Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about one of the foundational pieces of Western literature, The Odyssey by Homer. This is one of the all-time classics and it was a blast to sit down and talk about it! I hope you enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the very interesting and thought-provoking book, Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense by Dr. Gad Saad. This book was a ton of fun to read and I had a ton of fun recording this episode. I hope you'll enjoy listening to it! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the interesting, entertaining, and inspiring book, Pound the Stone by Joshua Medcalf. This book was super motivating and well worth my time. It's probably worth a few minutes of yours as well! Thanks for listening! Please share this episode with a friend or family member who you think might get a kick out of it! Mentioned in this episode: H...

Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the extremely thought-provoking book, The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes by David Robson. This book was interesting, challenging, and it made me question everything I thought I knew about what it means to be intelligent! If that sounds interesting to you, then stay tuned and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode:...

Hello my friends and welcome to another to another episode of the What's Tom Reading? podcast! Today, we are talking about the exquisite, interesting, tantalizing, delectable, fascinating Regency era Jane Austen novel, Sense and Sensibility . This is one of the all-time greatest books and one I'm very excited to talk about today! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode:...

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the exquisite piece of literature, Hard Times by Charles Dickens. Dickens is one of the greatest authors of all time and this is one of his grumpiest novels of all time. We break it down today on the show! Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello my friends! Welcome to another exciting episode of What's Tom Reading?! Today, we are going to be talking about the EPIC fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire , oftentimes referred to as "A Game of Thrones." This is one of the all-time great fantasy fiction series and I am thrilled to be able to talk to you about it today! Thanks for listening. Enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Hum...

Hello my friends, and welcome to another episode of What's Tom Reading! Today we are talking about the interesting, thought-provoking, and somewhat counterintuitive book, Die With Zero by Bill Perkins. This book is all about making sure that you leave this world the same way you came into it - butt naked and without a penny to your name - and in so doing, maximizing your time on this earth. If tha...

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the thrilling, intense, and absolutely wild book "Sphere" by Michael Crichton. This one has it all! If you're ready for a great conversation about a great book, then you came to the right place! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello, my friends! Today on What's Tom Reading? we are going to be talking about the excellent, interesting, and highly useful book - The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman. This book was a lot of fun and gave a lot of great advice! Thanks for listening and please feel free to share this with someone who you think might get a kick out of it! You can reach me at whatstomreading@gmail.com for any compl...

Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the highly amusing and useful book,  Do You Talk Funny? by David Nihill. This book is all about improving your public speaking skills by adding comedic timing to your toolkit. If you're ready to learn something and be entertained, then stay tuned and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the excellent and inspirational book "Do the Work," by Steven Pressfield. We are also going to be catching up after a long time apart. Thank you to all of you who have continued to support the podcast even as I have proven to be unreliable in getting episodes out with regularity. I sincerely appreciate you! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom...

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the very interesting and hugely impactful book,  Unreasonable Hospitality , by Will Guidara. This is all about how you can go above and beyond for your customers and be MORE successful because of it. If that sounds interesting to you, stay tuned and enjoy the show! Thanks for listening. Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the amazing action/adventure/thriller, "Congo," by Michael Crichton. I've been on a Crichton kick for the last little while as you know and this book is no different. As a little interesting aside, you can watch this podcast episode on YouTube by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpDKrIA-PBk Check it out if you're interested! Thank...

Today on the show we are going to be talking about the one and only Michael Crichton. There's nobody out there like him. Lately, I haven't been able to stop reading his books and I want to pass the mind virus on to you guys! Thanks for listening! Enjoy the show. Tom Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello, my friends! Today I am going to be talking about the very interesting and somewhat controversial book, "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels" by Alex Epstein. Fair warning, there are going to be some sacred cows offended in this episode. If you keep an open mind, I think you'll like it! Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers

Hello, my friends! Today on the show I am going to be talking about the gruesome, grizzly, gory, but very interesting book, "Mindhunter" by John E. Douglas. This book is not for the feint of heart, so I warn you in advance that there is going to be some rough content in this episode, even though I'm going to try to censor specific details about crimes. If you're interested in l...

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the extremely interesting and fascinating Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. This was one of the best little books I have read in a long time. It's hard for me to think of a book that packed so much of a punch in such a small volume. If you're interested in hearing a little bit about the life of one of the greatest men who ever lived, then sta...

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the interesting, erudite, and very, very grouchy book "The Closing of the American Mind" by Allan Bloom. This is a controversial book, written by a controversial man,  but it is downright beautiful and full of interesting and valuable things that will make you think. I highly recommend it! If it sounds like something that you would be intereste...