What's Tom Reading?

YOU NEED THIS PODCAST IN YOUR LIFE! In every show, I will take a book that has a lot to give and then dig deep into the best gems in an entertaining and fast-paced show. It's part book review, part variety show, and all fun! If you're big into books, love learning new things, and you're always looking for something to read, let this show take you where you want to go!

Episode 36 - The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels

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

11-16
01:09:10

Episode 31 - Sasquatch

Hello, my friends! In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the extremely interesting book "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" by Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum.This book is a wild ride through all things bigfoot related and how the science may point to the existence of a solitary ape-man in the woods (spoiler alert, it doesn't convince me).If this sounds like it might be interesting to you, then this show is for you!If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with someone who you think might get a kick out of it. If you have a spare minute or two, please review the show on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts.Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!Tom

06-17
59:35

SPECIAL - The Journal of M.A.N.

Hell friends! Today I am reviewing the AWESOME zombie book "The Journal of M.A.N. Volume I by Jonathan W. Western.Jonathan is a friend of mine so it is a total pleasure for me to be able not only to read his awesome book, but to do a podcast episode reviewing it. This book is a fantastic first book written by someone who I think will prove to be an up-and-coming force in the genre.Please pick up this book and show Jonathan your love and support!Thanks for listening. If you wouldn't mind sharing and reviewing the show, I would really appreciate it.More episodes coming soon!Tom

05-12
32:35

Episode 50 - The Odyssey

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

07-11
47:00

Episode 49 - Parasitic Mind

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

06-12
48:58

Episode 48 - Pound the Stone

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:Human Cure by Tom Withers

06-07
36:33

Episode 47 - The Intelligence Trap

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:Human Cure by Tom Withers

05-15
01:04:21

Episode 46 - Sense and Sensibility

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:Human Cure by Tom Withers

04-23
32:04

Episode 45 - Hard Times

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

04-18
36:42

Episode 44 - A Song of Ice and Fire

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:Human Cure by Tom Withers

04-08
59:36

Episode 43 - Die With Zero

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 that sounds interesting to you, then stay tuned and enjoy the show!Special thanks to all of you who have shared and reviewed this podcast. Your help is what keeps this show alive. All the best!Mentioned in this episode:Human Cure by Tom Withers

02-18
47:38

Episode 42 - Sphere - Michael Crichton

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

02-06
28:49

Episode 41 - The Alter Ego Effect

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 complaints, comments, compliments, corrections, or book recommendations and I'll be glad to hear from you!Mentioned in this episode:Human Cure by Tom Withers

08-08
34:20

Episode 40 - Do You Talk Funny?

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

07-29
32:50

Episode 39 - Do the Work

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 Withers

06-29
01:04:57

Episode 38 - Unreasonable Hospitality

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

03-08
35:05

Episode 37 - Congo

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-PBkCheck it out if you're interested!Thanks for listening. Enjoy the show!TomMentioned in this episode:Human Cure by Tom Withers

02-28
31:52

SPECIAL - Michael Crichton

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.TomMentioned in this episode:Human Cure by Tom Withers

02-22
35:48

Episode 35 - Mindhunter

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 learning about a true-crime FBI profiling book about what makes the worst of the worst tick, then check out this episode!Thanks for listening!

11-09
49:17

Episode 34 - The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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 stay tuned and enjoy the show!

08-29
30:40

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