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Books4Guys
The Books4Guys Podcast is where books meet real talk — featuring conversations with authors, athletes, and everyday leaders to spark curiosity and help more men discover the power of reading. It’s not just about books — it’s about growth, grit, and becoming better every single day.
Episodes
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Josie Cox on Women, Money, Power, the Gender Pay Gap, and Why Work Needs to Change
Chris sits down with journalist, author, and former Wall Street Journal reporter Josie Cox to discuss her book Women Money Power and the ongoing challenges…
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The Lost Art of Listening | Terri Lonowski on Leadership and Human Connection
Chris sits down with speaker, TEDx presenter, leadership coach, and founder of Soulful Listening Terri Lonowski to discuss human connection, communication…
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The Wolves of K Street | Brody Mullins on Power, Lobbying, and Corporate Influence
Chris sits down with award winning investigative journalist, author, and longtime Wall Street Journal reporter Brody Mullins to discuss politics, lobbying…
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Give a Damn | Justin Ricklefs on Leadership, Human Connection, and Caring Companies
Chris sits down with entrepreneur, branding strategist, leadership consultant, speaker, and author Justin Ricklefs to discuss leadership, company culture…
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It’s Not Too Late | Wendy Bounds on Reinvention, Resilience, and Doing Hard Things
Chris sits down with journalist, author, endurance athlete, and Spartan racing champion Wendy Bounds to discuss personal growth, reinvention, aging, obstacle…
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AI Reimagined | Charlie Apigian on Leadership, Strategy, and the Future of Work
Chris sits down with data scientist, AI strategist, professor, consultant, and author Charlie Apigian to discuss artificial intelligence, business strategy…
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Still Human | Bonnie Davis on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Work
Chris sits down with leadership consultant, executive coach, organizational psychologist, speaker, and author Bonnie Davis to discuss artificial intelligence…
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The Soft Skills Crisis | Nada Nasserdeen on Leadership, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence
Chris sits down with entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, leadership trainer, bestselling author, and founder of Rise Up For You Nada Nasserdeen to discuss emotional…
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Would You Hire You? | Chris Flakus on Career Reinvention and Continuous Learning
Chris sits down with staffing industry executive, CEO, board member, and author Chris Flakus to discuss leadership, career growth, workplace change, artificial…
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Digital Kaizen | Christopher Hensley on AI, Voice Capture, and Continuous Growth
Chris sits down with financial advisor, podcaster, entrepreneur, and author Christopher Hensley to discuss artificial intelligence, productivity, voice first…
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Beneath the Transaction | Chris Pineda on Leadership, Transformation, and Purpose
Chris sits down with leadership strategist, executive coach, speaker, researcher, and author Chris Pineda to discuss transformational leadership…
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The Lies We’ve Been Told About Health | Dr. Robert Lufkin on Lifestyle, Longevity, and Chronic Disease
Chris sits down with physician, medical professor, longevity expert, and author Robert Lufkin to discuss chronic disease, lifestyle medicine, longevity…
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The 7 Primal Wounds Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Michaela Johnson on Human Behavior and Healing
Chris sits down with human behavior expert, therapist, pilot, speaker, podcast host, and author Dr. Michaela Johnson to discuss psychology, trauma…
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Life After the NFL | Maurice Williams on Identity, Purpose, and Transition
Chris sits down with former NFL offensive lineman, author, coach, speaker, and chaplain Maurice Williams to discuss football, identity, purpose, faith…
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Secrets of Giants | Alyssa Ages on Strength Training, Mindset, and Resilience
Chris sits down with author, journalist, strength athlete, and strongwoman competitor Alyssa Ages to discuss strength training, discipline, failure…
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The Untold Side of the Civil War | J.D.R Hawkins on History, Writing, and the Renegade Series
Chris sits down with historical fiction author J.D.R Hawkins to discuss the Civil War, historical storytelling, writing fiction inspired by real events, the…
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Creating Your Own Break | Jennifer Lieberman on Acting, Writing, and Creative Persistence
Chris sits down with actor, writer, producer, speaker, coach, and author Jennifer Lieberman to discuss creativity, storytelling, acting, publishing, rejection…
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Balancing Tech, Writing, and Creativity | Sam Robb on Storytelling, Sci-Fi, and Publishing
Chris sits down with author, software developer, publisher, and storyteller Sam Robb to discuss creativity, science fiction, fantasy, publishing, storytelling…
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From Voice Actor to 50 Books | Aaron Ryan on Storytelling, Faith, and Creativity
Chris sits down with author, voice actor, speaker, and creative entrepreneur Aaron Ryan to discuss storytelling, faith, creativity, science fiction…
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CEO Only Does Three Things | Trey Taylor on Leadership, Focus, and Building Great Businesses
Chris sits down with entrepreneur, investor, speaker, CEO coach, and author Trey Taylor to discuss leadership, business growth, productivity, mergers and…
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How Loving the Detroit Lions Helped Save His Life | Joel Walkowski on Addiction, Sobriety, and Resilience
Chris sits down with author Joel Walkowski to discuss addiction, sobriety, mental health, sports, recovery, personal growth, resilience, and how a lifelong…
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From IT to Publishing: Kim Eley on Writing Books, Creativity, and Finding Your Purpose
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author, publisher, book coach, and founder of KWE Publishing, Kim Eley, to discuss writing books…
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From Homelessness to Bestselling Author: Kelli Christina’s Fight for Justice and Faith
In this powerful episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, staffing executive, and speaker Kelli Christina to discuss…
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Curiosity Changes Everything | Julie Bruns on Leadership, Growth, and Creating a Better Life
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with leadership development expert, trainer, and author Julie Bruns to discuss curiosity, emotional…
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What You Overcome Defines Success | Bill & Dale Ann on Writing, Faith, and Resilience
In this powerful episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with authors Bill and Dale Ann to discuss resilience, faith, writing, journaling, creativity…
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Why Most People Never Write the Book Inside Them | Sierra Melcher
What happens when someone who struggled with reading and dyslexia grows up to publish books and help others become authors? In this episode of Books4Guys…
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Joe Pardavila - Good Listen | Forbes Books Director of Podcast
Joe shares his journey from radio to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, curiosity, and authentic communication in personal and…
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Sales Leadership in Action - Anna Frazzetto
Anna Frazzetto shares her inspiring career journey from technical roles to sales leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, journaling, and…
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Books4Guys - Michèle C. Kline (360° IMPACT)
Michèle Kline is a leadership strategist, author, and speaker known for transforming the way leaders think, communicate, and show up. As the founder of Kline…
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Jason Fry - CEO Basketball Training Systems
Coach Jason Fry is an author, a Performance Coach, Nutrition Coach, and an all-around guide focused on maximizing the performance of individuals, teams, and…
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Books4Guys Podcast - Dr. John Graham
J. Lawrence Graham has a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has taught courses in behavioral sciences at both the University of Southern…
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You Can Just Do Things - Jay Yang
Jay Yang believes you don't need permission to create your own opportunities. At 16, he cold-emailed Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv, with a list of ideas on how he…
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Books4Guys Podcast - Lynda Williams
Lynda Williams is the author of The Beauty and the Hell of It & Other Stories and a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award. Her…
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Books4Guys - Kristina Rienzi
Kristina Rienzi is a Jersey Shore-based new adult thriller author, certified professional coach, and the former president of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey…
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No Name Bastard - Tori DaCosta
Tori DaCosta shares her journey of writing 'No Name Bastard' and how personal challenges, mindset, and faith shape her approach to leadership, impact, and…
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16 Million Podcast Downloads - Jack Laurence
Jack Laurence shares his journey from radio to successful podcasting, revealing the challenges of building an audience, handling criticism, and maintaining…
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Benjamin Hale - Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks
Benjamin Hale is the author of the novel The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore (Twelve, 2011), the short fiction collection The Fat Artist and Other Stories (Simon…
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Books4Guys - Candace MacPhie
Candace MacPhie shares her inspiring journey of traveling across four continents, writing a compelling three-part book series (will be five-part), and…
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Books4Guys - Joel McKay
Joel McKay shares his unconventional journey from journalism to becoming a published author of three books. He discusses the importance of discipline, the…
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Books4Guys - Pat Daily
Pat Daily is a polymath, serial entrepreneur, gamer, and the author of the Spark Chronicles, a near-future science fiction series. Pat began his professional…
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Nick Reich - Every Player is Bigger than the Program
Nick Reich is a leadership coach, systems thinker, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of purpose, people, and performance. Over the past two…
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Books4Guys - Randi-lee Bowslaugh
In this heartfelt interview, Randi-lee Bowslaugh shares her inspiring journey through adversity, her passion for kickboxing, and her impactful writing about…
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Books4Guys - Vanessa Raymond
New book, "The Profit Playbook" is out now! Vanessa is a seasoned international speaker, author, confidence and success coach, as well as a multiple business…
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Sam Davidson - CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Sam, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneurship Center, shares insights on Nashville's vibrant entrepreneurial scene, the impact of technology and AI, and the…
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Chris Manske - Outsmart the Money Magicians
Chris is the President of Manske Wealth Management with over half a billion dollars in assets under management, and author of The Prepared Investor and…
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Seung Paik - Leadernomics
Seung Paik shares his inspiring journey from military service to authoring 'Leadernomics,' exploring how economics and leadership intersect to shape…
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How To Grow On YouTube - Stanley Orchard
A long time ago on a beach far, far away Stanley Orchard grabbed a fishing rod and a five-year old mobile phone and made history. Ok… the history is still in…
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Books4Guys - S.A. "Stephen" Schneider
S.A. Schneider has a wolf, so of course he writes middle grade fantasy, wouldn’t you? Since his Lego and action figure days, he’s crafted worlds and stories…
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Bill Day - 2.5 Million YouTube Subscribers And Now a Published Author
Bill Day shares his journey from documentary filmmaking to authoring a novel that explores cultural themes and human connection. Discover how his diverse…
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Joshua Copeland - Unpopular Opinion
Joshua Copeland is a cybersecurity executive, Tulane professor, and 22-year Air Force and State Guard veteran who’s built a reputation for saying what others…
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Cesar Wurm - The Powers of Addiction
Author Cesar Wurm, a recovering addict, shares his intimate battle with substance abuse, providing a raw, unfiltered look at the realities of addiction…
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Books4Guys - Lior Zelering
Lior Zelering is a versatile figure, excelling as an author, designer, product manager and digital media expert. He founded Masters Design Lab and has taught…
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All-Pro NFL Fullback - Jedidiah Collins
In 2008 when Jed was a rookie in the NFL, he wrote in his journal that he needed someone to explain the language of money to him, without selling him. Twenty…
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Dr. Mickey Lebowitz - Books4Guys
Everyone in health care—clinicians, nurses, and students—have worked too hard, made too many sacrifices, spent too many hours and too much money training to…
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Books4Guys - Chris DiNote
Chris is a dad and a husband. Retired Air Force officer (colonel/O-6). He writes and edits speculative fiction and nonfiction. Chris is currently a line editor…
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Books4Guys - T.C. Brown
During the Vietnam War T.C. spent five years in Asia as a military cop, from the time he was 18 years old until he was 23. Four of those years were in Taiwan…
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Books4Guys - Ariel Robles "From Stutter to Success"
As Dr. Robles shares from his personal experience and communicates tested scientific research, you the reader will be empowered to: Dream big Trust God’s plan…
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Books4Guys - Zach Poulter
Zach Poulter is a writer, educator, and musician. Having previously published music - and words about music - he now writes all stripes of speculative fiction…
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Books4Guys - Chris "Mini Book Guy" Stanley
Chris Stanley has written and published 30+ books including 21 Amazon bestsellers. He's sold over 100,000 self-published books. Chris lives on a sailboat with…
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Books4Guys - Eric Gnezda
Eric Gnezda is an award-winning singer-songwriter and the creator and host of Songs at the Center, a TV series that airs on over 400 PBS stations across the…