Books of Titans Podcast

Seven plays survive out of more than 70 written by Aeschylus during his lifetime. Last week, I covered The Oresteia, his famous trilogy, and this week I cover his four other surviving tragedy plays.I highlight the following three contrasts I’ve found throughout Greek Literature and share what we learn within these Aeschylean plays:* Fate vs[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 13 from his 2024 Reading List - The Oresteia by Aeschylus.Show Notes* Aeschylus* Purchase The Oresteia* Support the Podcast - Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting* The Books of Titans Book Subscription with Landmark Booksellers* The Great Books Reading List* 2024 Reading List* Reading Resources* Books of Titans[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 11 from his 2024 Reading List – Fables by Aesop. Show Notes Aesop Purchase Aesop’s Fables Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Books of Titans Book Subscription with Landmark Booksellers The Great Books Reading List 2024 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 9 from his 2024 Reading List – The Odes by Pindar. Show Notes Pindar Purchase The Odes by Pindar / Translation by C.M. Bowra Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Books of Titans Book Subscription with Landmark Booksellers The Great Books Reading List 2024 Reading...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad talks about the cataclysmic will of Zeus. The Cypria, a lost work with stories predating the Iliad, provides a clear-cut purpose for the will of Zeus. Is it true? Why did Homer ignore it in the Iliad? How does it change the reading of the “will of Zeus being fulfilled” in...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 5 from his list of 200 Great Books  – The Atrahasis: The Babylonian Flood Myth. Show Notes Purchase Enuma Elish / Translation by Timothy Stephany Purchase Myths from Mesopotamia / Translation by Stephanie Dalley Enuma Elish Podcast Episode Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting...The[...]

It’s Homer vs Hollywood. How does the 2004 film Troy stand up to its inspiration, The Iliad? What did Hollywood get right, what did they butcher, and should you watch the film?The post Homer’s Iliad vs Hollywood’s Troy appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Iliad by Homer, book 5 for his 2024 reading list. This is his second reading of the epic. Show Notes First Podcast – Nov 2023 Author: Homer Robert Fitzgerald Ransom by David Malouf My Thoughts about The Iliad The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 5 from his list of 200 Great Books  – Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Creation Epic. Show Notes Purchase Enuma Elish / Translation by Timothy Stephany Purchase Myths from Mesopotamia / Translation by Stephanie Dalley Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Jason A. Staples, Ph.D., a historian of early Judaism and Christianity, answers 4 questions Erik poses about the Bible. Additionally, Dr. Staples answers some questions about his latest book Paul and the Resurrection of Israel. Here are a few of the questions addressed in this episode: The land of Israel is promised...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The New Testament (translated by David Bentley Hart), book 4 for his 2024 reading list. Show Notes David Bentley Hart Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Books of Titans Book Subscription with Landmark Booksellers The Great Books Reading List 2024 Reading List Reading Resources...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Writings of the Hebrew Bible, book 3 for his 2024 reading list. Show Notes Robert Alter The Writings – Psalms, Proverbs, Job, The Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Qohelet (Ecclesiastes), Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, Chronicles The Hebrew Bible: A Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter Support the Podcast –...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Prophets of the Hebrew Bible, book 2 for his 2024 reading list. Quick note: I made a major flub in the original recording of this episode. It has since been updated, but in segment 2, I made the statement that Rehoboam was a good king. That is not...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad shares how he takes notes in books and how it has helped him to remember what he reads. Show Notes Muji 0.38 Pens Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Great Books Reading List 2024 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post On Taking[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Five Books of Moses of the Hebrew Bible, book 1 for his 2024 reading list. Show Notes Robert Alter The Hebrew Bible: A Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting My Thoughts about The Five Books of Moses The...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses each of the books on his 2024 reading list, one that largely focuses on the Ancient Greek writers. This is year two of The Great Books+ Project. Show Notes Erik’s 2024 Reading List The Great Books Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting Reading Resources Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Paul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites by Dr. Jason A. Staples, book 53 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Dr. Jason A. Staples Purchase a Signed Copy Paul and the Resurrection of Israel Podcast Episode / Jason’s First Book: The Idea of Israel...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 50+ books from his 2023 reading list on his desk, picks them up, and shares the key remembrances from each book. Show Notes Erik’s 2023 Reading List The Great Books Project Bibliotheca Bible Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting Email me with...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, book 49 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Elon Musk Author: Walter Isaacson Podcast Suggestion: On Musk with Walter Isaacson Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers My Thoughts about Elon Musk The...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the Address to Young Men on Reading Greek Literature on how they might derive profit from pagan literature, book 43 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: St. Basil the Great Version: Loeb Classical Library Read for Free Online My Thoughts about On Greek Literature The Great Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Homeric Hymns, book 42 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Homer Version: Oxford World’s Classics / Translation by Michael Crudden My Thoughts about The Homeric Hymns The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Homeric Hymns appeared first[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Odyssey by Homer, book 41 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Homer Emily Wilson Translation Purchase The Odyssey from Landmark Booksellers My Thoughts about The Odyssey The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Odyssey by Homer appeared[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Iliad by Homer, book 38 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Homer Emily Wilson Translation Purchase The Iliad from Landmark Booksellers My Thoughts about The Iliad The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Iliad by Homer appeared[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad explores three pressing concerns of our modern era: depression, division, and distraction. He then draws on timeless lessons from books to offer insights and solutions. Show Notes Man’s Search for Meaning Podcast Episode The Gulag Archipelago Podcast Episode Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Podcast Episode Frederick Douglass by...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton, book 37 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Edith Hamilton (1867 – 1963) Podcast Episode about Mythology by Edith Hamilton My Thoughts about The Greek Way The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post[...]

CORRECTION: I made a pretty silly statement in this episode that literature doesn’t deal with the issue of guilt. What I meant to say is that the solution to guilt is not provided in literature, something I heard and am now paying attention to. I then use as evidenced by the stories of Hercules where...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Histories by Herodotus, book 31 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Herodotus Landmark Edition of The Histories My Thoughts about The Histories The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Histories by Herodotus appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Persians: The Age of the Great Kings by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, book 20 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Assyria Episode Babylon Episode The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Persians by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the poetry of Sappho through the translations of Aaron Poochigian in Sappho: Stung with Love Poems and Fragments and Anne Carson in Sappho: If Not, Winter, Fragments of Sappho. This is Great Book #10 and books #33 & #34 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Sappho Translators:...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Theogony & Works and Days by Hesiod, book 32 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Hesiod Translator: M.L. West The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Theogony & Works and Days by Hesiod appeared first on Books of Titans.[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Babylon: Mesopotamia and The Birth of Civilization by Paul Kriwaczek, book 19 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Paul Kriwaczek Assyria Episode The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Babylon by Paul Kriwaczek appeared first on Books of Titans. Get[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad looks back at 2023 so far and shares the ideas that have stuck out with the start of the Great Books+ Project.The post 2023: Mid-Year Checkup appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story) by Daniel Nayeri, book 28 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Daniel Nayeri Everything Sad is Untrue Review The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien (Story vs Happening Truth) The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad pairs two books together: In Praise of Good Bookstores by Jeff Deutsch and On Writing (and Writers): A miscellany of Advice and Opinions of C.S. Lewis, books 24 & 25 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Purchase In Praise of Good Bookstores Purchase On Writing (and Writers): A Miscellany...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad pairs two books together: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson & Reimagining Apologetics by Justin Ariel Bailey, books 22 & 23 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Some additional thoughts by Erik Rostad about the connection between Gilead and apologetics. Why am I connecting these two? Gilead Reimagining Apologetics The Great...The[...]

A special episode where Erik Rostad recounts bookish adventures through Scotland and England, including the infamous Guacamole Incident. Show Notes: My Wife’s Music – Stephanie Staples Scotland Bookstores Armchair Books Edinburgh Books Blackwells Waterstones Oxford Bookstore St. Philips Books London Bookstores John Sandoe Books Jarndyce Hatchards (since 1797) Tea and Tattle Cecil Court (Bookstore Alley)...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Empire by Eckart Frahm, book 18 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Eckart Frahm The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Assyria by Eckart Frahm appeared first on Books of Titans.[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Moses Among the Idols: Mediators of the Divine in the Ancient Near East by Amy Balogh, the book paired with Great Book #5, the Enuma Elish. Show Notes OnScript Podcast Episode: Amy Balogh – Moses among the Idols Purchase Moses Among the Idols Author: Amy Balogh The Great Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 4 from his list of 200 Great Books  – The Rig Veda. Show Notes Guidebook: The Hindus by Wendy Doniger Translator: Wendy Doniger Video about Hinduism Enheduana Podcast Episode The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans Website  The post The Rig Veda[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the new first book from his list of 200 Great Books  – Enheduana: The Complete Poems by the World’s First Author. Show Notes Purchase Enheduana from Landmark Booksellers Translator: Sophus Helle Gilgamesh Podcast Episode The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans Website  The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the second book from his list of 200 Great Books  – Writings from Ancient Egypt and six other books about Egypt. Show Notes Ancillary Books Read in Addition to Writings from Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Art The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson King Tut Akhenaten and...The[...]

In this episode, Jason A. Staples, Ph.D., a historian of early Judaism and Christianity, answers 6 questions Erik poses about the Bible. Here are a few of the questions addressed in this episode: How should we read the Apocrypha? What is a curse? How is our understanding of a curse different from ancient times? Can...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses two books – Civilizations of Ancient Iraq by Benjamin & Karen Foster and Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic by Sophus Helle. Show Notes Versions / Translations for this Episode: Guidebook: Civilizations of Ancient Iraq / Benjamin & Karen Foster Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the first book from his list of 200 Great Books  – The Epic of Gilgamesh. Show Notes Versions / Translations: Gilgamesh / Stephen Mitchell Version The Epic of Gilgamesh / Andrew George Translation Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic / Sophus Helle Guidebook: Civilizations of Ancient Iraq /...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad covers the top ideas from over 2,757 hours of reading from 2017 – 2022. These are the most important topics that show up in multiple books.The post The Most Important Ideas from 6 Years of Reading appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at[...]

Erik Rostad makes the case for reading straight through the Bible. The why, the how, and the logistics. Show Notes Bible Map App Kings of Israel & Judah Christian Standard Bible – CSB Reader’s Bible, Gray Cloth Over Board Purchase the CSB Version of the Bible Bibliotheca Version of the Bible ($10 Discount) Erik’s Thoughts...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 52 from his 2022 Reading List – The Dawn: Political Teachings of the Book of Esther by Yoram Hazony. Show Notes Author: Yoram Hazony Purchase The Dawn Reading Resources Books of Titans Website  The post The Dawn by Yoram Hazony appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to[...]

In this episode, Jeremy Anderberg and Erik Rostad discuss Jeremy’s recent article How to Read More Books in 2023. Listen in for some helpful tips on making reading a lifelong habit. Show Notes How to Read More Books in 2023 by Jeremy Anderberg Read More Books Substack / Jeremy Anderberg The Big Read Substack /...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 52 books from his 2022 reading list on his desk, picks them up, and shares the key remembrances from each book. Show Notes Erik’s 2022 Reading List The Great Books Project Bibliotheca Bible Support the Podcast Email me with thoughts, questions, book discussionThe post 2022: Reading[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 51 from his 2022 Reading List – Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Show Notes Author: Phil Knight Purchase Shoe Dog from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans Website  The post Shoe Dog by Phil Knight appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 50 from his 2022 Reading List – The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson. Show Notes Author: Erik Larson Purchase The Splendid and the Vile from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Podcast Episode: The Devil and the...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 49 from his 2022 Reading List – The Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered the World by Arthur Herman. Show Notes Author: Arthur Herman Purchase the The Viking Heart (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Viking Heart by Arthur Herman appeared first[...]

Use these tips to create the reading list of your dreams for 2023 while both reading and remembering more! Show Notes: List Randomizer – https://www.random.org/lists/ Reading List Spreadsheet: Apple Numbers – https://www.booksoftitans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Reading-List.numbers Microsoft Excel – https://www.booksoftitans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Reading-List.xlsx Google Docs – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N9ahv0mfxiQ2JoFt8IDrF19K1hCYjDUUHr0GoM4X8tQ/edit?usp=sharingThe post How to Create Your 2023 Reading List appeared first on Books of Titans. Get[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the short story The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Show Notes Author: Douglas Kaine McKelvey The Wingfeather Saga Podcast Episode Purchase Wingfeather Tales Two Testaments Podcast Episode Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas McKelvey appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses books 44-47 from his 2022 Reading List – The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson. Show Notes Author: Andrew Peterson Purchase the Wingfeather Saga Box Set from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Purchase Wingfeather Tales paperback for the full map Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 21 from his 2022 Reading List – The Apocrypha. Show Notes Bibliotheca Version of The Apocrypha Bad Books of the Bible Podcast (about the Apocrypha) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Apocrypha appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

Beginning January 1, 2023, Erik will be entering Phase II of the Books of Titans reading project where he will read through 200 of The Great Books over a 10 year timespan. Learn about his inspiration for this new phase, how he compiled his list of books, the guidelines he will put in place, and...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 42 from his 2022 Reading List – The Body by Bill Bryson. Show Notes Author: Bill Bryson Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Body by Bill Bryson appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 41 from his 2022 Reading List – Wild Problems by Russ Roberts. Show Notes Author: Russ Roberts Purchase Wild Problems from Landmark Booksellers Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Wild Problems by Russ Roberts appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses four books from his 2022 Reading List: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley Beloved by Toni Morrison The Fire Next Time by James BaldwinThe post Ellison, McCaulley, Morrison, and Baldwin appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 38 from his 2022 Reading List – The Mind of the Maker by Dorothy Sayers. Show Notes Author: Dorothy Sayers Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Mind of the Maker by Dorothy Sayers appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 35 from his 2022 Reading List – From the Holy Mountain by William Dalrymple. Show Notes Author: William Dalrymple Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post From the Holy Mountain by William Dalrymple appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 34 from his 2022 Reading List – Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald. Show Notes Author: George MacDonald Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 32 from his 2022 Reading List – The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England’s Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus by Andrew Klavan. Show Notes Author: Andrew Klavan Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use “booksoftitans” for 10% off)...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 33 from his 2022 Reading List – Jayber Crow, a novel by Wendell Berry. Show Notes Author: Wendell Berry Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad covers 10 ideas to enhance your enjoyment of fiction.The post Fun with Fiction appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 31 from his 2022 Reading List – The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Show Notes Author: Cormac McCarthy Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers Blood Meridian Episodes Blood Meridian Blood Meridian Discussion Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Road by Cormac McCarthy appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 29 from his 2022 Reading List – The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel. Show Notes Author: Morgan Housel Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 27 from his 2022 Reading List – Jack Hinson’s One-Man War by Tom C. McKenney. Show Notes Author: Lt. Col Tom C. McKenney Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Jack Hinson’s One-Man War by Tom C. McKenney appeared first on Books of Titans. Get[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses 6 books from his 2022 reading list: Radical Hope, Scotland 2070, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72, The Spy that Came In From the Cold, Rising Tiger, and A History of the World in 6 Glasses. Show Notes Radical Hope: Ethics in the Face of Cultural Devastation...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 18 from his 2022 Reading List – Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore John Kaczynski. Show Notes Author: Theodore John Kaczynski Purchase this book Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore John Kaczynski appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 17 from his 2022 Reading List – Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton: The Secret Agent Who Made the Pilgrimage to Mecca, Discovered the Kama Sutra, and Brought The Arabian Nights to the West by Edward Rice. Show Notes Sir Richard Burton Author: Edward Rice Edward Rice’s book about Thomas Merton –...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 15 from his 2022 Reading List – The Seven Storey Mountain: An Autobiography of Faith by Thomas Merton. Show Notes Author: Thomas Merton Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton appeared first[...]

You know the one. It’s quoted all the time: “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” Whenever I see this quoted, I see Haruki Murakami’s name underneath the quote. However, he never said it. A character in his book said it and...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 11 from his 2022 Reading List – Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Show Notes Author: Yuval Noah Harari The Battle of Cajamarca Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 8 from his 2022 Reading List – The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts that Illuminated the Renaissance by Ross King. Show Notes Author: Ross King Vespasiano da Bisticci Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 9 from his 2022 Reading List – Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art Through the Eyes of Faith by Russ Ramsey. Show Notes Author: Russ Ramsey Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Rembrandt Is[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 3 from his 2022 Reading List – In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Show Notes Author: Truman Capote Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post In Cold Blood by Truman Capote appeared first on Books of Titans. Get[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 5 from his 2022 Reading List – Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. Show Notes Author: Neil Postman Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the Pulitzer-Prizing winning book 2 from his 2022 Reading List – The Black Count by Tom Reiss. Show Notes Author: Tom Reiss Order Your Books from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Black Count by Tom Reiss appeared first on Books[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 1 from his 2022 Reading List – On Reading Well by Karen Swallow Prior. Show Notes Author: Karen Swallow Prior Purchase the book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post On Reading Well by Karen Swallow Prior appeared first on Books[...]

2021 was the year of book series. In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 43 books from his 2021 reading list on his desk, picks them up, and shares the key remembrances from each series of books. Show Notes Erik’s 2021 Reading List Erik’s 2022 Reading List Bibliotheca Bible Support the Podcast Email...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad shares how to apply ideas from Atomic Habits by James Clear to improve your reading life. This is book 43 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes Author: James Clear Thoughts about the book Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Atomic Habits by James Clear appeared first on Books of Titans.[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 40 from his 2021 Reading List – The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith. Show Notes Author: Adam Smith Thoughts about the book How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith appeared first on Books[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 39 from his 2021 Reading List – Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos de Laclos. Show Notes Author: Choderlos de Laclos Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List – Amazon Wish List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos de Laclos appeared first[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the seven-book Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. These are books 32 through 38 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes Harry Potter Series: Sorcerer’s / Philospher’s Stone Chamber of Secrets Prisoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix Half-Blood Prince Deathly Hallows Author: J. K. Rowling Purchase the Series...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad ties three concepts together from a variety of books read for this reading project. Show Notes Books Mentioned: Means of Ascent The Power Broker The Fellowship of the Ring Mere Christianity The New Testament Living with a SEAL Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses each of the 52 books chosen for his 2022 reading list. He covers why he’s reading them and who recommended them. Show Notes Erik’s 2022 Reading List The Great Books Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List – Amazon Wish List Reading Resources Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad compares Lyndon B. Johnson and Robert Moses, discussing the similarities and differences in their use and abuse of power. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro Other Robert Caro Podcast Episodes: First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses books 30 & 31 from his 2021 Reading List – Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life by Zena Hitz and The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks. Show Notes Author: Zena Hitz Author: David Brooks Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 28 from his 2021 Reading List – The Civil War Volume I: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote. Show Notes Author: Shelby Foote Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List – Amazon Wish List My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books...The[...]

In this episode, Dr. Jason A. Staples joins Erik Rostad to discuss his book The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism: A New Theory of People, Exile, and Israelite Identity. Show Notes Author: Jason A. Staples Purchase a Signed Copy of The Idea of Israel Join the Fall 2021 Seminar with Jason as he...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 26 from his 2021 Reading List – The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro Other Robert Caro Podcast Episodes: First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The Passage of Power The Years of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad takes stock of his reading status at the mid-point of 2021. He highlights the current status of his 37-book goal, provides a reading project update, and highlights key takeaways from the books so far this year. 2022 Reading List Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book from my 2022 Reading...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad interviews Gene Hanratty about his 10-year project of reading through a book about each president. Show Notes Guest: Gene Hanratty Gene’s Presidential Reading List 1776 by David McCullough (decided to add this book to the library because without the significant events of this year the rest of the list would...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses all books written by economist Russ Roberts. These are books 19 through 23 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes Author: Russ Roberts The EconTalk Podcast All Books Suggested in EconTalk Episodes 2018 Books of Titans Episode covering How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life Books Covered In This Episode: The...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 24 from his 2021 Reading List – Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro LBJ Series Podcast Episodes: First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The Passage of Power The Years...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the Retelling the Story Series of three books by Russ Ramsey. These are books 16 through 18 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes Author: Russ Ramsey Purchase the Series Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Retelling the Story Series by Russ Ramsey appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Lord of the Rings four-book series by J.R.R. Tolkien (including The Hobbit). These are books 12 through 15 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes The Hobbit The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers The Return of the King Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Purchase the Series Reading Resources Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Years of Lyndon Johnson four-book series by Robert A. Caro. These are books 8 through 11 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The Passage of Power Author: Robert A....The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 11 of 35 from his 2021 Reading List – The Passage of Power by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Author: Robert A. Caro Lyndon B. Johnson My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 10 of 35 from his 2021 Reading List – Master of the Senate by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Author: Robert A. Caro Lyndon B. Johnson My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 9 of 35 from his 2021 Reading List – Means of Ascent by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro Lyndon B. Johnson Video: Special Message to the Congress: The American Promise [on the Voting Rights Act], 3/15/65 My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 8 of 35 from his 2021 Reading List – The Path to Power by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro Lyndon B. Johnson My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Path to Power by Robert Caro appeared first[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses his first book series from his 2021 Reading List – The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Show Notes Author: C.S. Lewis My thoughts about each book: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Prince Caspian The Voyage of the “Dawn Treader” The Silver Chair The Horse and His...The[...]

In this episode, special guest Ivan Nekrasov joins Erik Rostad to discuss book 44 of 52 from Erik’s 2020 Reading List – Our Hope by Father Dmitrii Dudko. Show Notes Father Dmitrii Dudko Special Guest: Ivan Nekrasov My thoughts about the book The Gulag Archipelago Splendor of God Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 45 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Life of Wallace by James Paterson. Show Notes William Wallace Author: James Paterson (no, not that James Patterson) My thoughts about the book Braveheart Purchase the Book Support the Podcast Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Life[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 45 books from his 2020 reading list on his desk, picks them up one by one, and shares the one thing he recalls from each book. This episode is a test to see how much he remembers after spending 491+ hours reading the books. It’s also...The[...]

Daniel Midson-Short recently interviewed Erik Rostad about the Books of Titans project. This episode contains the conversation that covers Erik’s reading life, why he started this project, and what he’s learned along the way. Show Notes Daniel Midson-Short Shorthand Content Marketing – Daniel’s Company Erik’s 2021 Reading List Support the Podcast Email me with thoughts, questions,...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 41 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight. Show Notes Frederick Douglass Author: David W. Blight Podcast Episode: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Purchase the Book Support the Podcast Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses each of the 35 books chosen for his 2021 reading list. Show Notes Erik’s 2021 Reading List The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism: A New Theory of People, Exile, and Israelite Identity by Jason A. Staples (releases April 30, 2021 – pre-order today) Podcast Episode: How to...The[...]

In this episode, Jason A. Staples, Ph.D. and Erik Rostad discuss Blood Meridian: or The Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy. Show Notes Jason A. Staples, Ph.D. website – https://www.jasonstaples.com/ Jason’s upcoming book to be published by Cambridge University Press – The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism: A New Theory of People,...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 40 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Blood Meridian: or The Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy. Show Notes Author: Cormac McCarthy My Thoughts About Blood Meridian Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book Ideas Books...The[...]

In this fourth of a series of four episodes, Erik Rostad discusses book 38 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Where You Go: Life Lessons from My Father by Charlotte Pence. Show Notes Author: Charlotte Pence My Thoughts About Where You Go Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and...The[...]

In this third of a series of four episodes, Erik Rostad discusses book 37 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Promises to Keep by Joe Biden. Show Notes Author: Joe Biden My Thoughts About Promises to Keep Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book Ideas Books...The[...]

In this second of a series of four episodes, Erik Rostad discusses book 36 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again by Donald J. Trump. Show Notes Author: Donald J. Trump My Thoughts About Crippled America Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library...The[...]

In this first of a series of four episodes, Erik Rostad discusses book 35 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris. Show Notes Author: Kamala Harris My Thoughts About The Truths We Hold Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 33 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – David Crockett: The Lion of the West by Michael Wallis. Show Notes Author: Michael Wallis David Crockett My Thoughts About David Crockett Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book Ideas Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 32 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Draft No. 4 by John McPhee. Show Notes Author: John McPhee My Thoughts About Draft No. 4 Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Draft[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad provides 4 rules for choosing books and shares his method for choosing his 52-book reading list for 2021. Support Books of Titans Here are some other podcast episodes related to this episode: 10 Rules for Reading The Books of Titans Story How to Remember What You Read How to Double...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 27 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Show Notes Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb My Thoughts About Antifragile Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Antifragile by Nassim[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 26 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Romanovs by Simon Sebag Montefiore. Show Notes Author: Simon Sebag Montefiore My Thoughts About The Romanovs Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of Titans Library and Studio! Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Romanovs[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 25 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Show Notes Author: Suzanne Collins My Thoughts About The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes The Wedding Scene in Mockingjay Part II Purchase the Book Help Build the new Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 17 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Highlander’s Last Song by George MacDonald. Show Notes Author: George MacDonald My Thoughts About The Highlander’s Last Song Purchase the Book Support the Podcast Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Highlander’s Last Song by George[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 18 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Show Notes Author: David Epstein David Epstein on EconTalk Erik’s thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Range by David[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad takes stock of his reading status at the mid-point of 2020. He highlights the current status of his 52-book goal, provides a personal update, shares favorite books this year, and discusses two main ideas that have popped up in a variety of books. Support Books of Titans Here are some...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 22 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Permanent Record by Edward Snowden. Show Notes Author: Edward Snowden My Thoughts About Permanent Record Joe Rogan Podcast Interview Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Permanent Record by Edward Snowden appeared first on Books[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 19 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Show Notes Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald My Thoughts About The Great Gatsby Podcast: The Art of X-Ray Reading Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Great Gatsby[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 16 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Show Notes Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky List of Characters My Thoughts About Crime and Punishment Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky appeared first[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 15 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Destiny Disrupted by Tamim Ansary, a History of the World through Islamic Eyes. Show Notes Author: Tamim Ansary My Thoughts About Destiny Disrupted Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Destiny Disrupted by Tamim Ansary[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 14 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, a letter from a father to his son on race. Show Notes Author: Ta-Nehisi Coates My Thoughts About Between the World and Me Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses six books he read between March and April 2020 – Teaching a Stone to Talk, Bel Canto, Letters from an Astrophysicist, The Great Divorce, Peace Like a River, and The Orphan Mother. Erik briefly describes each book, some key insights, and how they connect to other books for this...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 10 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Show Notes Author: Aldous Huxley Brave New World Purchase the Book Landmark Booksellers Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Brave New World by Aldous Huxley appeared first on Books of Titans.[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 8 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. Show Notes Author: Graham Greene The Power and the Glory Purchase the Book Book Suggestion: The Art of X-Ray Reading Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Power and[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 3 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge. Show Notes Author: John Eldredge The Sacred Romance Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Sacred Romance by John Eldredge appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Jason A. Staples, Ph.D., a historian of early Judaism and Christianity, returns to answer 12 questions Erik poses about the Bible. Here are a few of the questions addressed in this episode: What do the different names of God mean in the Old Testament? What is the difference between the mind, heart,...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 1 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Bible. Show Notes The First Hyperlinked Text – 63,779 Cross References Bible Map App Kings of Israel & Judah Christian Standard Bible – CSB Reader’s Bible, Gray Cloth Over Board Purchase the CSB Version of the Bible Erik’s...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 50 of his 2018 Reading List – Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings by Diana Pavlac Glyer. Show Notes Diana Pavlac Glyer Website Purchase Bandersnatch Erik’s Thoughts About the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Bandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses a book within a book – Proverbs by King Solomon, one of the 66 books of the Bible, which is book 1 of his 2020 Reading List. Show Notes King Solomon Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Book of Proverbs by King Solomon appeared first on[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad covers his 10 Rules for Reading. These rules have helped Erik accomplish his two main goals for this reading project – to read more books and to remember what he reads. Erik describes the reason for each rule and discusses which ones have garnered the most opposition on social media....The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 30 of his 2017 Reading List – Generations by William Strauss & Neil Howe. Show Notes Strauss-Howe Generational Theory Suggested by: Tony Robbins on episode #35 of the Tim Ferriss Show Podcast. Erik’s Thoughts About the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Generations by William[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad covers the state of the Books of Titans project going into the new year (and decade!). He also covers key insights that have spanned many of the 151 books and finishes the episode by answering common questions about the project.The post The State of the Books of Titans Project appeared[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 52 books from his 2019 reading list on his desk, picks them up one by one, and shares the one thing he recalls from each book. This episode is a test to see how much he remembers after spending 486 hours reading the 52 books. It’s...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 52 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Show Notes Author: Alexandr Solzhenitsyn Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard Address Video – 1978 The Gulag Archipelago on Wikipedia Podcast Episode: Mere Christianity Online Great Books Podcast – Discussion of Gulag Archipelago Purchase the book on...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 49 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – The Lessons of History by Will & Ariel Durant. Show Notes Author: Will Durant & Ariel Durant The Story of Civilization Set Purchase the book on Amazon Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode Share Your Reading List...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses each of the 52 books chosen for his 2020 reading list. He covers why he’s reading them and who recommended each one. Show Notes Erik’s 2020 Reading List Podcast Episode: How to Create a Reading List Larry Carson’s Reading List Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 50 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi. Show Notes Author: Mohamedou Ould Slahi / Wikipedia Guantánamo Diary Book Website Famous People Read Sections from Guantánamo Diary Mohamedou and Former Guard Reunite 60 Minutes Story Purchase the book on Amazon Genesis...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 48 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks. Show Notes Author: Oliver Sacks Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Email me with...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 45 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Educated by Tara Westover. Show Notes Author: Tara Westover Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Purchase the audiobook on Amazon Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode Share Your Reading List on the Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 46 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. Show Notes Author: David Goggins Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Purchase the audiobook on Amazon Living with a SEAL Podcast Episode David Goggins Athletic Achievements David Goggins Ultra Race Results...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 44 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari. Show Notes Author: Yuval Noah Harari Purchase the book on Amazon Support the Podcast: Stephanie Staples Album Pre-order Homo Deus Episode AI Superpowers Episode Genesis of the Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 43 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei by John Stevens. Show Notes Author: John Stevens Erik’s Book Review Book Suggested by: Poor Bjorn Purchase the book on Amazon Support the Podcast: Stephanie Staples Album Pre-order Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses four books he read during September 2019 – Small Fry, The Monk of Mokha, Fit for Life, and Franklin: Tennessee’s Handsomest Town. Erik discusses his reason for choosing each book and some interesting things he learned in each book. Show Notes Widow of the South Podcast Episode All Books...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples returns and joins Erik Rostad to discuss book 36 of 52 from the 2019 Reading List – Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb. Show Notes Nassim Taleb What does Taleb mean by Skin in the Game – Medium Genealogy of the Incerto Nassim Taleb discussing Skin in the Game on...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad shares how creating a reading plan can double the amount you read each year.The post How to Double Your Reading per Year appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 35 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson. Show Notes Author: Alex Hutchinson Erik’s Book Review Follow Erik on Strava Purchase the book on Amazon Book Suggested by Alex Gajewski Genesis of the...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad shares how implementing one idea from each book can slowly change your life.The post How to Remember What You Read appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 34 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Factfulness by Hans Rosling. Show Notes Author: Hans Rosling Factulness Quiz Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Book Suggested by Ralph de la Vega Ralph de la Vega’s Books Suggestions Genesis of the Books of Titans Project...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 33 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro. Show Notes Author: Joe Navarro Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 32 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Einstein by Walter Isaacson. Show Notes Author: Walter Isaacson Erik’s Book Review Suggested by: George Raveling – Podcast Interview with Tim Ferriss Beethoven: Missa Solemnis – Piece Einstein listened to during his final year of life Purchase the book...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 31 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Show Notes Author: Erik Larson Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode Share Your Reading List on the Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 30 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass. Show Notes Author: Frederick Douglass Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode Share Your Reading List on the Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 28 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – This is Marketing by Seth Godin. Show Notes Author: Seth Godin Erik’s Book Review Thinking, Fast and Slow The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing Start With Why Purchase the book on Amazon Genesis of the Books of Titans Project...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 27 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Show Notes Author: C.S. Lewis Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon C.S. Lewis BBC Radio Address Genesis of the Books of Titans Project Podcast Episode Share Your Reading List on the Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 25 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Show Notes Author: Agatha Christie Erik’s Book Review Purchase the book on Amazon Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our Patreon...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 24 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami. Show Notes Author: Haruki Murakami Killing Commendatore Murakami Quote – Reading What Everyone Else is Reading Don Giovanni Thelonious Monk – Monk’s Music Van Gogh’s Postman Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 22 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – Splendor of God by Honoré Willsie Morrow. Show Notes Author: Honoré Willsie Morrow Adoniram Judson Erik’s Book Review Video: Ravi Zacharias on Adoniram Judson Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Support the Books of Titans Podcast...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples returns and joins Erik Rostad to discuss book 15 of 52 from the 2019 Reading List – The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt. Show Notes Original Atlantic Article Author: Greg Lukianoff Author: Jonathan Haidt Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 20 of 52 from his 2019 Reading List – The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis. Show Notes Author: Michael Lewis Erik’s Book Review Rick Perry – Video: Three Agencies Gone US National Debt Oxity – Home for your Books Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 19 of his 2019 Reading List – Warnings Unheeded by Andy Brown with clips from a phone call with the author. Show Notes Author: SSgt Andrew P. Brown Book Website Purchase Signed Copy of Warnings Unheeded Actual footage of B-52 crash at Fairchild Air Force Base Erik’s Book Review...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 18 of his 2019 Reading List – Lords of the Desert by James Barr. Show Notes Author: James Barr Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon pageThe post Lords of the Desert[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 41 of his 2017 Reading List – Touching the Rock by John M. Hull. Show Notes Author: John Martin Hull Suggested by: Ed Cooke in episodes 52 & 53 of the Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Support...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 17 of his 2019 Reading List – The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks. Show Notes Author: Robert Hicks Erik’s Book Review Podcast Episode: The Art of X-Ray Reading by Roy Peter Clark The Battle of Franklin Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Austin Kleon’s latest book, Keep Going. Show Notes Author: Austin Kleon Show Your Work Podcast Episode Lynda Berry: Austin’s Muse AI Superpowers Podcast Episode Podcast Episode: Books of Titans Story Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Larry’s Reading List Support the Books of Titans Podcast...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad shares why he started the Books of Titans reading project, what sparked his initial interest in reading, and his one key takeaway from the 2.5 year-old project. Show Notes The Sacred Romance by John Eldredge Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List on...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 32 of his 2017 Reading List – About Face by Colonel David H. Hackworth. Show Notes Author: Colonel David H. Hackworth Suggested by: Jocko Willink during episode 107 of the Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 47 of his 2017 Reading List – The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Show Notes Author: Steven Pressfield Suggested by: Ryan Holiday, Brian Koppelman, Seth Godin, Daniel Pink Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List on the...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses one of the most important books he’s read about the future – AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order by Kai-Fu Lee. Show Notes Author: Kai-Fu Lee Book Suggested during Cal Fussman Interview of Phillip Stutts Every book ever discussed on the Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Share...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 11 of his 2019 Reading List – Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes. Show Notes Author: Miguel de Cervantes Erik’s Book Review Bookbub Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Support the Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 39 of his 2018 Reading List – Robot-Proof by Dr. Joseph E. Aoun. Show Notes Author: Dr. Joseph E. Aoun Millions of Jobs will Soon be Done by Robots. And they Don’t Pay Taxes by Joseph E. Aoun / Boston Globe. Erik’s Book Review Purchase Book Alexander da...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 2 of his 2019 Reading List – Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller. Show Notes Author: Donald Miller Suggested by: JP Tanner Erik’s Book Review The CEO Library Chris Hogan’s Website (no about page) Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 9 of his 2019 Reading List – How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins. Show Notes Author: Clay Scroggins Suggested by: JP Tanner Erik’s Book Review John Crist & Clay Scroggins Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 36 of his 2018 Reading List – Genes, Climate, and Consumption Culture: Connecting the Dots by Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth. Show Notes Author: Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth Erik’s Book Review Purchase Book Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List on the Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 42 of his 2017 Reading List – Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi. Show Notes Storyteller: Andre Agassi Storywriter: J.R. Moehringer Suggested by: Shaun White on episode #140 of the Tim Ferriss Show Podcast. Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 40 of his 2017 Reading List – The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe. Show Notes Author: Tom Wolfe Suggested by: Ryan Holiday in Episode 319 of the Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 5 of his 2019 Reading List – All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren. Show Notes Author: Robert Penn Warren Suggested by: Joel Tomlin of Landmark Booksellers Erik’s Book Review Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List on the Books...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses one of the 9 books that has changed his life – Living with a SEAL by Jesse Itzler. Show Notes Author: Jesse Itzler SEAL: David Goggins The Nine Books that Changed my Life Share Your Reading List on the Books of Titans Website Stuart Browning’s Reading List on the...The[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 34 of his 2018 Reading List – War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Show Notes Author: Leo Tolstoy Erik’s Book Review Alex J. Hughes Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon pageThe post War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy appeared first on Books of Titans.[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 4 of his 2019 Reading List – The Art of X-Ray Reading by Roy Peter Clark. Show Notes Author: Roy Peter Clark Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon page PastorWriter Episode with Russ Ramsey  The post The Art of X-Ray Reading[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 3 of his 2019 Reading List – Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. Show Notes Author: Chris Voss Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon page Chris Voss Podcast Interview on the Lewis Howes PodcastThe post Never Split the Difference by[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 45 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – A Mind at Play by Jimmy Soni & Rob Goodman. Show Notes Author: Jimmy Soni Author: Rob Goodman Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon page Bell Labs Claude Shannon Page (this is awesome)The post[...]

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 52 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Where We Want to Live by Ryan Gravel. Show Notes Author: Ryan Gravel Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon page Author Ryan Gravel’s TedX Atlanta Talk  The post Where We Want to Live by[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad look back over the first 52 episodes of the podcast to pull common themes and key takeaways. After hours of reading and reviewing each book, these are the key lessons that you can apply in your own life. Show Notes Purchase Heraclitean Fire on The Rockefeller University...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 31 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson. Show Notes Discussed by Walter Isaacson on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Walter Isaacson Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon pageThe post #52: Leonardo[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 51 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. Show Notes Suggested by Tony Robbins on page 215 in Tools of Titans. Author: Victor Frankl Books of Titans Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 22 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 10 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – Homo Deus. Show Notes Suggested by Richard Branson on Episode 272 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Yuval Noah Harari Erik’s Book Review MetaReligion Book On the Genealogy of...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 25 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Guns, Germs, and Steel. Show Notes Suggested by Stewart Brand and Patrick Arnold on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Jared Diamond Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon pageThe post #49:[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 24 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-term Fulfillment. Show Notes Suggested by Terry Laughlin on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: George Leonard Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans Podcast on our new Patreon pageThe post[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 19 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 2 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life by Russ Roberts. Show Notes Discussed by Tim O’Reilly on episode 278 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast. Author: Russ Roberts Books of...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 18 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger. Show Notes Discussed by Naval Ravikant, Brene Brown, Josh Waitzkin, Ramit Sethi, and Adam Robinson on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Charlie Munger Erik’s Book Review Support the Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 1 of Jason’s 2018 Reading list – Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Show Notes Suggested by Joe De Sena, Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis, Bryan Callen, Laird Hamilton, Nick Szabo, Bob Metcalfe in various episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Ayn Rand Jennifer...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 46 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton. Show Notes Suggested by Matt Mullenweg on page 203 in Tools of Titans. Author: Alain de Botton Books of Titans Book Review Erik’s Favorite Slogan:...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 45 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Age of Propaganda by Anthony Pratkanis and Elliot Aronson. Show Notes Suggested by Ramit Sethi on page 289 in Tools of Titans. Authors: Anthony Pratkanis & Elliot Aronson Books of Titans Book Review WWII Carrot...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 12 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 7 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb. Show Notes Discussed by Ryan Holiday and many others on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast. Author: Nassim Taleb Books of Titans book review. Nassim...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad are joined by special guest Mike Schiavone of The Good Network Podcast to discuss book 14 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Show Notes Special Guest Mike Schiavone from The Good Network Podcast Discussed by Jocko Willink on episode...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 36 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Power of Persuasion by Robert Levine. Show Notes Suggested by Will MacCaskill on page 448 in Tools of Titans. Author: Robert Levine Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #40: The Power of Persuasion by[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 11 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull. Show Notes Discussed by Ezra Klein on episode 208 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Ed Catmull Erik’s Book Review Pixar Short FilmsThe post #39: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull appeared first[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 10 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. Show Notes Discussed by Mark Bittman on episode 205 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Haruki Murakami Erik’s Book Review I’m a Runner: Runner’s World...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 7 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 7 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Show Notes Discussed by Derek Sivers and Bryan Johnson on episodes 202 and 81 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast. Author: Daniel Kahneman...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 8 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Principles by Ray Dalio. Show Notes Discussed by Ray Dalio & Tim Ferriss on episode 266 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Ray Dalio Erik’s Book Review How The Economic Machine Works Video by Ray DalioThe post[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 34 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Hooked by Nir Eyal. Show Notes Suggested by Marc Goodman on page 426 in Tools of Titans. Author: Nir Eyal Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #35: Hooked by Nir Eyal appeared first on Books[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 21 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List and book 9 of Jason’s 2018 Reading List – Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. Show Notes Discussed by Josh Waitzkin, Rick Rubin, Laird Hamilton, Naval Ravikant, Jason Never, Adam Robinson, Woman Chinani, Krista Tippett, and Gretchen Rubin on...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 5 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination by Neal Gabler. Show Notes Discussed by Marc Andreessen & Tim Ferriss on episode 163 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Neal Gabler Erik’s Book ReviewThe post #33: Walt[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 38 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Maxims and Reflections by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Show Notes Suggested by Ed Cooke on page 519 in Tools of Titans. Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Books of Titans Book Review Art versus Science: ‘Color...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 31 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Republic by Plato. Show Notes Suggested by Maria Popova on page 206 in Tools of Titans. Author: Plato Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #31: The Republic by Plato appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 1 of Erik’s 2018 Reading List – Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss. Show Notes Discussed by Eric Ripert & Tim Ferriss on episode 268 of The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Author: Timothy Ferriss (he went with Timothy instead of Tim for this book) Erik’s...The[...]

Two new episodes have been recorded about Blood Meridian that provide a better discussion and more details: Blood Meridian with Erik Rostad Blood Meridian Discussion with Dr. Jason A. Staples & Erik Rostad In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 29 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Blood Meridian...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 28 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin. Show Notes Suggested by Bryan Callen on page 485 in Tools of Titans. Author: Josh Waitzkin Books of Titans Book Review Searching for Bobby Fischer trailer Josh Waitzkin...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 27 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales. Show Notes Suggested by Laird Hamilton on page 94 in Tools of Titans. Author: Laurence Gonzales Books of Titans Book Review Jim Elliot Quote – “I wrestle solely for the...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 26 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X. Show Notes Suggested by Casey Neistat on page 218 in Tools of Titans. Authors: Malcolm X & Alex Haley Books of Titans Book Review Conked Hair Bootlegger/Baptist...The[...]

In this special episode, Erik Rostad discusses the genesis of the Books of Titans project, provides an update on the podcast, and talks about what’s coming up in 2018. Erik & Jason will be back on schedule next Friday when they discuss The Autobiography of Malcolm X.The post #25.5 – Special Episode – Thanksgiving Update[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 25 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss and Brian Koppelman on page 225 in Tools of Titans. Author: Julia Cameron Books of Titans Book Review The Philosopher’s Stone Podcast: The...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 24 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy. Show Notes Suggested by Noah Kagan on page 328 in Tools of Titans. Author: David Ogilvy Books of Titans Book Review Washington Post – Gatekeepers say gender-neutral pronouns pose...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 23 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson. Show Notes Suggested by Peter Attia on page 70 in Tools of Titans. Authors: Carol Tabris & Elliot Aronson Books of Titans...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 22 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford. Show Notes Suggested by Daymond John on page 324 in Tools of Titans. Author: Jack Weatherford Books of Titans Book Review Book critique...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 21 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer. Listener Comments – submitted by William Anthony This book is NOT kind to West Point? I don’t agree with that assessment. Damon had been accepted to West Point the...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 20 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Heraclitean Fire by Erwin Chargaff. Show Notes Suggested by Eric Weinstein on page 526 in Tools of Titans. Purchase book on The Rockefeller University Press (just $19.99 hardcover and free ePub). Author: Erwin Chargaff Books...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 19 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Dune by Frank Herbert. Show Notes Suggested by Kelly Starrett on page 123 in Tools of Titans. Author: Frank Herbert Books of Titans Book Review C.S. Lewis – Funeral of a Great MythThe post #19:[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 18 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss on page 255 in Tools of Titans. Author: Henry David Thoreau Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #18: Walden by Henry David Thoreau appeared[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 17 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Show Notes Suggested by Paulo Coelho in Tools of Titans. Author: Anne Lamott Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #17: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott appeared first on[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 16 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Start With Why by Simon Sinek. Show Notes Suggested by Peter Diamandis and Robert Rodriguez in Tools of Titans. Author: Simon Sinek Books of Titans Book Review Simon Sinek’s TED Talk with 33 million views....The[...]

In this special episode, Erik Rostad is interviewed about the Books of Titans project on the The Good Network podcast. Learn about the genesis of the Books of Titans! Show Notes The Good Network website, Twitter, iTunes, Stitcher, and Instagram.The post #15.5: Special Episode – Interview on The Good Network appeared first on Books of[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 15 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Who by Geoff Smart & Randy Street. Show Notes Suggested by Noah Kagan on page 327 of Tools of Titans. Authors: Geoff Smart & Randy Street Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #15: Who by Geoff Smart[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 14 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker. Show Notes Suggested by Matt Mullenweg on page 203 of Tools of Titans. Author: Peter Drucker Books of Titans Book ReviewThe post #14: The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker appeared first[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 13 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Iacocca: An Autobiography by Lee Iacocca. Show Notes Suggested by Ramit Sethi on page 288 of Tools of Titans. Author: Lee IacoccaThe post #13: Iacocca: An Autobiography by Lee Iacocca appeared first on Books of Titans. Get[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 12 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Show Notes Suggested by Caroline Paul on page 460 of Tools of Titans. Author: Tim O’Brien Jocko Podcast 65: What to Carry to Be Prepared for Battle and Life –...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 11 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Buck Up, Suck Up…and Come Back When You Foul Up by James Carville and Paul Begala. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferris on page 601 of Tools of Titans. Author: James Carville Author: Paul BegalaThe post #11:[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 10 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman. Show Notes Suggested by Petter Attila on page 70 of Tools of Titans and Noah Kagan on page 327. Author: Richard P. FeynmanThe post #10: Surely You’re Joking, Mr.[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 9 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Show Your Work by Austin Kleon. Show Notes Suggested by Chase Jarvis on page 173 of Tools of Titans Chase Jarvis interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast Author: Austin Klein Podcast: How a hit is made: the...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 8 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin. Show Notes Suggested by Marc Andreessen on page 173 of Tools of Titans Marc Andreessen interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast Author: Steve Martin “I was born a...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 7 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Show Notes Suggested by Shaun White on page 274 of Tools of Titans Shaun White interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast Author: Malcolm Gladwell The 10,000 Hour Rule The Mundanity of Excellence How...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 6 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Stone Soup by Marcia Brown. Show Notes Suggested by Dr. Peter Diamandis on page 372 of Tools of Titans Author: Marcia Brown Reading Different Children’s Book Versions of Stone Soup. Stone Soup Versions.The post #6: Stone Soup[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 5 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss on page 362 of Tools of Titans Author: Rolf Potts Rolf Potts once traveled around the world for six weeks with no luggage or bags of any...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 4 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Natural Born Heroes by Christopher McDougall. Show Notes Suggested by Laird Hamilton on page 94 of Tools of Titans Author: Christopher McDougall Born to Run also by Christopher McDougall Born to Run is one of the 9...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 3 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferriss on page 276 of Tools of Titans Ries & Ries Consultants in Atlanta – http://www.ries.com Al Ries on Twitter – https://twitter.com/AlRiesofficial...The[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 2 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Show Notes Suggested by Jack Dorsey on page 510 of Tools of Titans The Old Man and the Sea – Narrated by Charlton HestonThe post #2:[...]

In this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 1 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly. Show Notes Books of Titans book review of The Inevitable The author of The Inevitable is Kevin Kelly. Website. Twitter Marc Goodman suggested this book in Tools of Titans. Website....The[...]