Books for Men

#277 | Arduous, Repetitive, Digressive, and Insanely Long—But Why Should You Read ‘Infinite Jest’ by David Foster Wallace?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti offers an in-depth review of David Foster Wallace’s novel "Infinite Jest,” discussing the book’s complex structure, dispa...

#276 | Should the Life of an Artist Impact What You Think of Their Art?—Woody Allen’s Memoir Shines Light on This

15 Dec 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Woody Allen’s memoir, “Apropos of Nothing,” exploring Allen’s prolific filmmaking career, signature style, an...

#275 | What Does the Classic Literary Novel ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ Have in Common with Rock and Roll Legend Bruce Springsteen?

08 Dec 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Jonathan Swift’s classic "Gulliver’s Travels." He discusses Swift’s background, his mastery of satire, and the n...

#274 | Juilliard Dropout to Jazz Legend: What Miles Davis Teaches Men (and Women) About Tenacity, Creativity, and Life

01 Dec 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti reviews “Miles”, the autobiography of jazz legend Miles Davis. Vigliotti explores Davis’s life, musical legacy, and influ...

#273 | Is ‘Get Shorty’ Better as a Novel or Movie?—Elmore Leonard’s Crime Satire on Hollywood, Filmmaking, and (Con) Artistry

24 Nov 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti compares Elmore Leonard’s novel “Get Shorty” with its film adaptation directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Scott F...

#272 | Is It Possible to Have a Meaningful Conversation About a Book You Haven’t Read?

17 Nov 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into Pierre Bayard’s book "How to Talk About Books You Haven’t Read." Vigliotti explores Bayard’s key ideas, such a...

#271 | What Can Raymond Carver Teach Us About Love—and Writing?

10 Nov 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Raymond Carver’s acclaimed short story collection, “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love”. Vigliotti expl...

#270 | What Makes Phil Mickelson One of Golf's Most Complex Figures?—The Only Golfer Who Can Make a 40-Foot Putt and a Meltdown Look Good!

03 Nov 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti reviews “Phil” by Alan Shipnuck, an unauthorized biography of golfer Phil Mickelson. Vigliotti explores Mickelson’s caree...

#269 | Is ‘The 25th Hour’ Better as a Novel or Movie? A Truly Great New York City Story and One-Two Combo of Book and Film—David Benioff & Spike Lee

27 Oct 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti compares David Benioff’s novel "The 25th Hour" with its film adaptation directed by Spike Lee for another edition of “Novel...

#268 | ‘Ghosts of Hiroshima’ Brings History to Life via First-Hand Accounts of the Atomic Bomb—A Call for Empathy and Understanding for All Men (and Women)

20 Oct 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses “Ghosts of Hiroshima” by Charles Pellegrino, a nonfiction book blending science, history, and personal stories ab...

#267 | Sylvia Plath’s Classic Novel 'The Bell Jar' Does What ONLY Literature Can Do—Yes, Shots Fired!

13 Oct 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Sylvia Plath’s novel "The Bell Jar,” discussing the book’s publication history, Plath’s life, the novel’s se...

#266 | Hands Down, the Cheesiest Self-Help Book I’ve Ever Shared on the Podcast—So Why Am I Sharing It?

06 Oct 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti spotlights Darren Hardy’s “The Compound Effect”, a self-help book about the transformative power of small, consistent cho...

#265 | Is ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Better on the Stage or Screen?—David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Masterpiece on Greed, Morality, and What We Do to Each Other to Get Ahead

29 Sep 2025

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🎙 In this slight tweak on “Novel vs Movie,” Douglas Vigliotti explores David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross”, comparing its original play, ...

#264 | On Why ‘Lonesome Dove’ Is the Definitive Novel for Every Man—Timeless Themes of Adventure, Loss, Love, Loyalty, Sacrifice, Shame, Guilt, and Friendship

22 Sep 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti offers an in-depth yet concise review of Larry McMurtry’s “Lonesome Dove,” discussing the novel’s plot, major themes of...

#263 | How Can a Book on Acting Help You Live a More Fulfilling Life?—Stanislavski’s ‘An Actor Prepares’ Will Show You

15 Sep 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into “An Actor Prepares” by Constantin Stanislavski, discussing Stanislavski’s lasting influence on acting, especia...

#262 | What Makes Stephen King’s Horror Classic 'Carrie' Instantly Relatable for All of Us?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the horror genre for the first time by discussing Stephen King’s debut novel, “Carrie”. Vigliotti provides backg...

#261 | Why Did Benjamin Franklin Sit Naked Outside? The Surprising 'Daily Rituals' and Habits of History’s Most Famous Artists, Scientists, and Thinkers

01 Sep 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Mason Currey’s “Daily Rituals: How Artists Work”. He discusses Currey’s background, the book’s structure—1...

#260 | Special Edition: What Is a Birthday, Anyway?—And the Societal Pressure to Feel 'Not Enough"

25 Aug 2025

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🎙 In this Special Edition episode of the "Books for Men” podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti shares his pop-up essay, “What is a Birthday Anyway?”...

#259 | Why Every Man Should Experience the Beauty of Haruki Murakami’s 1987 Coming of Age Novel ‘Norwegian Wood’ At Least Once

18 Aug 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into Haruki Murakami’s acclaimed coming-of-age novel Norwegian Wood. Vigliotti offers a compelling introduction to the ...

#258 | Fear and Loathing in 2025: Why Does Hunter S Thompson’s Scathing Account of American Politics Still Matter Today?

11 Aug 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Hunter S. Thompson’s "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72," spotlighting Thompson’s groundbreaking gonzo...

#257 | What Is the Timeless Lesson in Hemingway’s Pulitzer and Nobel Prize Winning Novella, ‘The Old Man and the Sea’?

04 Aug 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Ernest Hemingway’s classic novella, “The Old Man and the Sea”. He explores Hemingway’s life, literary influen...

#256 | Special Edition: Happy 3rd Anniversary, Books for Men—Some Fun Stats and Favorites From the Past 3 Years!

28 Jul 2025

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🎙 In this Special Edition episode of the "Books for Men” podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti celebrates the podcast’s third anniversary and reflect...

#255 | Another Celebrity Memoir? I Know, But It’s Al Pacino—The Godfather, Scarface, Scent of a Woman, Heat—Al Pacino!

21 Jul 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti examines Al Pacino’s 2024 memoir "Sonny Boy." Douglas discusses Pacino’s life, career, and the personal insights revealed i...

#254 | Dorian Gray: The Original Influencer Who Sold His Soul for Likes—Is Oscar Wilde’s Classic Novel a Cautionary Tale for the Social Media Age?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Oscar Wilde’s classic novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray." He discusses Wilde’s life, literary significance, and th...

#253 | In Honor of Brian Wilson: 5 Quotes on the Power of Songs, Sharing, and Intuition from the Musical Genius Behind the Beach Boys—My First Concert Ever!

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti pays tribute to the late Brian Wilson by discussing his memoir, "I Am Brian Wilson." Douglas explores Wilson’s influence as a...

#252 | From the Vault: Morning After #7 – A Letter to Love—Personal Growth, Change, and the Impact of Literature on Love

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In this special 'From the Vault' episode, Douglas Vigliotti invites you on a journey of personal growth and personal change through his reflectiv...

#251 | Why Hattie Williams Debut Novel ‘Bitter Sweet’ Is Proof Men Should Read More Women’s Fiction

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into Hattie Williams’ debut novel, "Bitter Sweet," ahead of its July 2025 release. Douglas unpacks the story of Charlie...

#250 | Phil Stutz’s Three Absolutes of Human Life: Unlocking Personal Growth with ‘True and False Magic'

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Discover the keys to personal growth in this episode as Douglas Vigliotti unpacks Phil Stutz’s transformative book, 'True and False Magic.' Div...

#249 | How All Men Can Relate to the Journey of Identity and Growth in ‘We the Animals’

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores "We the Animals" by Justin Torres, a coming-of-age novel that tackles the intricate themes of family, identity, and pe...

#248 | We’re All a Bit Irrational—12 Reasons Why from Daniel Kahneman’s Groundbreaking Book ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow'

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into Daniel Kahneman's influential nonfiction book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow." Vigliotti outlines Kahneman's background ...

#247 | Special Edition: How I Curate 'Books for Men' and What I Read More Broadly

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In this Special Edition episode, Douglas Vigliotti unveils his book selection and curation process, sharing insights into his reading habits, the...

#246 | What Is the Core Tension in Leo Tolstoy’s Classic Russian Novel ‘Anna Karenina’?—and Why It Matters Today for Modern Men

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives deep into Leo Tolstoy's timeless masterpiece, "Anna Karenina." Discover why Tolstoy stands as a giant in Russian literatu...

#245 | Are You a ‘True Believer’? Eric Hoffer’s Provocative Take on the Nature of Mass Movements—Extremism, Fanaticism, and Collective Unity

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Eric Hoffer's thought-provoking nonfiction book, "The True Believer." Uncover the secrets of extremism, fanaticism, an...

#244 | Coming-of-Age Mixed with Gritty Crime Fiction—Yes, Please—And Why Foreign Novels Can Be a Breath of Fresh Air

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the gripping world of Nicolas Ferraro's foreign crime novel, "My Favorite Scar." Originally published in 2021 and ma...

#243 | Special Edition: 10 Random Quotes That Will Inspire You to Create Boldly

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In this Special Edition episode, Douglas Vigliotti shares "10 Random Quotes That Will Inspire You to Create Boldly” from influential artists an...

#242 | ‘Letters of Note’—This Blog Turned Book Will Be One of the Coolest Additions to Your Bookshelf or Library

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into the nonfiction anthology "Letters of Note: Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience," compiled by Sean Usher. V...

#241 | What Makes 'The God of the Woods' a Must-Read Literary Mystery?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Liz Moore's crime novel, "The God of the Woods." Vigliotti provides an overview of the book's plot, which centers on t...

#240 | Pleasure to Pain: The Dark Side of Dopamine and How to Improve Your Mental Health—Break Free from Bad Habits with This 8-Step Process

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" by Dr. Anna Lembke, unraveling the intricate ties between...

#239 | Is ‘American Psycho’ a Better Novel or Movie? Don’t Miss the Point of This Edgy Bret Easton Ellis Satire, or Christian Bale’s Brilliant Patrick Bateman!

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into Bret Easton Ellis's novel "American Psycho" and its film adaptation by Mary Harron for another edition of “Novel ...

#238 | Go Behind the Scenes with Picasso, Hemingway, and Early 20th Century Paris in Gertrude Stein’s Unusual Autobiography from Her Partner's Eyes

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Gertrude Stein's "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas,” highlighting Stein's life, her literary contributions, and...

#237 | Why ‘Last Exit to Brooklyn’ Might Be the Most Unflinching Portrait (Ever) of Lower-Class Life in Literature

17 Mar 2025

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into Hubert Selby Jr.'s "Last Exit to Brooklyn," a transgressive novel from 1964, discussing the book's raw portrayal of...

#236 | ‘Poor Charlie’s Almanack’: Life Advice Actually Worth Listening To—7 Charlie Munger Quotes and More!

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the witty enlightening book "Poor Charlie's Almanack" by Charles T. Munger, who some consider the modern-day equivale...

#235 | What Can John Fante’s ‘Ask the Dust’ Teach Us About Love, Loss, and Life’s Purpose?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the timeless allure of John Fante's 1939 classic, "Ask the Dust." He unpacks the novel's profound themes of loss, lo...

#234 | Is ’One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ a Better Novel or Movie? Ken Kesey vs. Milos Forman, Randle McMurphy vs. Nurse Ratched, and More!

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the differences between Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and its film adaptation by Milos Forman, as part...

#233 | Morning, Boys. How’s the Water?—The Life-Changing Importance of David Foster Wallace’s 2005 Commencement Speech ‘This Is Water’

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores David Foster Wallace's non-fiction work "This Is Water," originally a 2005 commencement speech at Kenyon College. Vigl...

#232 | From the Vault: A Chat with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, on the Power of Transcendental Meditation

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In this episode of "From the Vault", host Douglas Vigliotti reshares a conversation from his previous podcast “It’s Not What It Seems" with B...

#231 | In Honor of David Lynch: 9 Quotes from ‘Catching the Big Fish’ on Creativity, Consciousness, and Meditation

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In the wake of David Lynch’s recent passing, Douglas Vigliotti delves into the iconic filmmaker’s nonfiction book "Catching the Big Fish,” ...

#230 | Is ’No Country for Old Men’ a Better Novel or Movie? Cormac McCarthy’s Masterpiece vs. The Coen Brothers Oscar-Winning Adaptation

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti introduces the new segment "Novel vs. Movie," focusing on the violent world of Cormac McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men" and i...

#229 | When I Think of a ‘Thriller’ Novel This Is What I Think Of

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the thriller novel "Tell No One” by Harlan Coben, where a doctor's world is upended by an email hinting that his mu...

#228 | Meth and Mayhem: How Rampant Drug Usage Influenced Hitler, Nazi Germany, and World War II

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores "Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich” by Norman Ohler, a history book that reads like a novel and offers a unique and ...

#227 | This Short Novel Will Change the Way You Look At the 'World'

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti takes you on a journey through Samantha Harvey's 2023 novel "Orbital," a thought-provoking piece of literary fiction and a love...

#226 | 12 Great Quotes from 2024 + What to Expect in 2025

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In this year-end episode, Douglas Vigliotti reflects on 12 notable quotes from various books throughout 2024, sharing one for each month. He anno...

#225 | Tragedy or Comedy? The Life and Legacy of the Beloved Comedian Chris Farley

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the emotional and powerful biography "The Chris Farley Show" by Tom Farley Jr and Tanner Colby, providing insights in...

#224 | ‘Reasons to Live’—Why What Isn’t There Is Just as Important as What Is

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the powerful short story collection “Reasons to Live” by Amy Hempel, highlighting her masterful use of minimalism ...

#223 | What’s Your Origin Story? In This Book, Successful Writers, Novelists, and Musicians Share Theirs!

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the fun book “Write About Now” by Jonathan Small. It is a captivating collection of interview excerpts from the a...

#222 | Does ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ Still Speak to Modern Youth? Maybe More than Ever.

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the classic coming-of-age novel “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, exploring the iconic character of Hol...

#221 | Aristotle for Novelists (Part 4 of 4)—Principles #13, #14, and the 15th Principle

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In part four, Douglas Vigliotti closes out the series by outlining the final three Principles #13, #14, and the 15th Principle from his new book,...

#220 | Aristotle for Novelists (Part 3 of 4)—Principles #9, #10, #11, and #12

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In part three, Douglas Vigliotti continues the four-part series by overviewing Principles #9, #10, #11, and #12 from his new book, "Aristotle for...

#219 | Aristotle for Novelists (Part 2 of 4)—Principles #5, #6, #7, and #8

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In part two, Douglas Vigliotti provides an overview of Principles #5, #6, #7, and #8 from his new book, "Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Pri...

#218 | Aristotle for Novelists (Part 1 of 4)—Principles #1, #2, #3, and #4

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 In part one, Douglas Vigliotti discusses the first four principles from his new book, "Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Principles on the Art...

#217 | October 2024 Recap: A Literary Classic, How to ‘Act’, and Japanese Noir

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of October 2024, discussing the classic literary novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the pragmati...

#216 | Fuminori Nakamura: Subtle, Dark, Complex—Maybe the Most Underrated Author in America

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores “The Rope Artist” by Fuminori Nakamura, an acclaimed Japanese author whose noir-tinged literary fiction delves int...

#215 | We’re All Actors, No?—17 David Mamet Quotes That Will Make You Question Your ‘Role’ in Life

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the pragmatic acting guide “True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor” by David Mamet, sharing 17 es...

#214 | What Makes 'The Great Gatsby' the Great American Novel?

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the acclaimed classic “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, a story of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby and his purs...

#213 | September 2024 Recap: Novel to Film Adaptations, Ancient Japanese Literature, and a Memoir on the Meaning of Life

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of September 2024, discussing the emotional crime novel "Mystic River" by Dennis Lehane, the philosophical wor...

#212 | The Limits of Science in Grasping the Human Condition—a Young Doctor on Facing His Own Mortality

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the thought-provoking memoir “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who powerfully explores ...

#211 | From Page to Screen: How ‘Fight Club’ Pushed the Boundaries of Storytelling and Why It Endures

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the cult classic "Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk, a transgressive, minimalistic literary novel that inspired the now...

#210 | Life Lessons from a Japanese Samurai Who Never Lost a Duel in over 60 Battles

09 Sep 2024

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the powerful wisdom of legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi in “The Book of Five Rings," a philosophical work on comba...

#209 | Mystic River: Why This Dennis Lehane Classic Deserves a Spot on Your Reading List

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the gritty, emotional world of “Mystic River” by Dennis Lehane, a Boston crime novel about friendship, loyalty, ...

#208 | August 2024 Recap: Stoicism, Buddhism, and a Literary Novel for the Ages

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of August 2024, discussing the Stoic classic "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, the literary novel "A Visit fro...

#207 | From Suffering to Serenity: What Is Buddhism, Really? Philosophy or Religion?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the spiritual and philosophical work, "The Dhammapada," translated by Eknath Easwaran. He delves into the core teachin...

#206 | Time’s a Goon, Right?—Jennifer Egan Explores Impermanence and the Passing of Time in Her 2011 Masterpiece

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan. Through 13 interconnected stories (m...

#205 | Exploring Stoicism: The 3 Pillars of Stoic Philosophy That Underpin Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations”

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the timeless wisdom of "Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius. With a focus on the core tenets of his philosophy and Sto...

#204 | July 2024 Recap: Autofiction, Literary Fiction, a Bestselling Memoir, and the Case for Reading Books

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of July 2024, discussing the memoir "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion, the novels "Be Brief and Te...

#203 | The Secret History: Donna Tartt’s Gripping Debut Novel of Beauty, Deceit, and Tragedy

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into the captivating world of "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt. He explores the book's mysterious and suspenseful nar...

#202 | Special Edition: Audiobooks vs Books (Or, 7 Reasons Why Listening is Not Reading)

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into the modern debate of listening to audiobooks versus reading books. With seven compelling reasons why listening is n...

#201 | What Can a 'Year of Magical Thinking' Do for You?—Joan Didion on Overcoming Adversity, Grief, and Loss

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the National Book Award-winning memoir “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion. Drawing on Didion’s heart...

#200 | Autofiction: A Novel (Slash Memoir) on Being a Writer in a Social Media World—Parenting, Podcasting, and More

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the book "Be Brief and Tell Them Everything" by Brad Listi. With a focus on brevity and honesty, Listi, host of the ...

#199 | June 2024 Recap: Big Month—a Pulitzer Prize Winner, Lessons From Da Vinci, and a Negotiation Expert Shares His Best Tips

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of June 2024, discussing the novel "Trust" by Hernan Diaz, which explores themes of wealth, power, and the dis...

#198 | From the Vault: ‘The World’s Best Negotiator’ Herb Cohen Reveals the Secrets to Negotiating Anything

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti shares an interview “From the Vault” of his previous podcast “It’s Not What It Seems”, with negotiation expert Herb C...

#197 | 20 Life Lessons From Leonardo da Vinci: A Complete Biography on the Iconic Renaissance Artist and Polymath

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the biography “Leonardo da Vinci” by Walter Isaacson, delving into Leonardo’s art, theories, techniques, and 20 ...

#196 | What Lies Behind the Golden Gates of the Super-Rich?—an Exploration of the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel 'Trust'

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Trust" by Hernan Diaz. With themes of wealth, marriage, and the distortion of trut...

#195 | May 2024 Recap: Short Books, Big Impact—Identity, Mental Health, and Reading Like a Writer

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of May 2024, discussing the nonfiction book "Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness" by William Styron, th...

#194 | Special Edition: The Art of Reading Like a Writer

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti shares five key questions to help you read like a writer. From novels to memoirs, these story and writing questions will d...

#193 | From Despair to Hope: One Man's Journey to Mental Health, and Reducing Stigma of Depression in Men

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti delves into the dark and powerful memoir "Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness" by William Styron. With raw honesty, Styr...

#192 | Escaping Identity: Is It Even Possible in Today's Society?

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the sparse but scintillating novel "Sugar Street" by Jonathan Dee. As the unnamed protagonist settles in a new t...

#191 | April 2024 Recap: Machiavelli, Writing Secrets, Crime Fiction, and How to Read More

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of April 2024. He discusses the nonfiction books "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli and "Bird by Bird" b...

#190 | My Favorite Writing Book of All-time: Learn How to Write Truly and Overcome Perfectionism

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the inspiring yet practical writing reference book "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" by Anne...

#189 | Special Edition: How to Read More Using 3 Key Strategies

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti shares his insights on how to read more and make it a habit using three key strategies. He emphasizes the importance of fo...

#188 | Duplicity, Betrayal, and MDMA: Classic Noir and Crime Fiction Fans Will Love This Mystery Thriller

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti dives into the edgy yet fun crime thriller "Every Man A Menace" by Patrick Hoffman. With his experience as a private inves...

#187 | Unraveling Machiavelli: How to Be a Good Leader or How to Be Conniving, Cunning, and Ferocious?

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti dives into the enduring relevance of "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli, a controversial Florentine Renaissance classic,...

March '24 Recap

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti expresses gratitude to the listeners, asks for their support in spreading the wor...

Owning Up | George Pelecanos

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the work of author George Pelecanos, particularly his book Owning Up. V...

Special Edition | Part 2: 10 Reasons to Read (Fiction)

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Special Edition episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the 10 reasons why men should read fiction. He acknowle...

Special Edition | Part 1: Do Women Really Read More Than Men?

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Special Edition episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti explores the question of whether women “really” read more tha...

February '24 Recap

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti expresses gratitude to listeners for supporting the show and spreading the word a...

Outlive | Peter Attia, MD

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD. ...

Big Swiss | Jen Beagin

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti introduces Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. He describes the book as a literary novel tha...

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In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the book The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli. Vigliotti, who admits to h...

January '24 Recap

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In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti expresses gratitude for the support of listeners and discusses the concept of Boo...