Two Guys, One Book
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsEach episode, we discuss a book that we just finished reading. We share our thoughts, opinions, and overall impressions of the book. Listeners can write comments on our website, which will be included the podcast. So come join our book club!
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50 Book Review!
November 05, 2023 21:34 - 99.2 MB50 books over 5+years! We reflect on our incredible journey, and all of the great (as well as terrible) books we have read.
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
September 29, 2023 03:53 - 92.6 MBEight strangers find themselves in an unusual hostage situation in this fun and heartfelt story.
The Pioneers by David McCullough
August 10, 2023 04:43 - 71.8 MBA book about early American settlers and what they endured upon moving to the Northwest Territory.
The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
June 08, 2023 00:10 - 81.6 MBAn account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies.
Liberation Day by George Saunders
April 18, 2023 22:47 - 84.3 MBA collection of 9 short stories from one of the best modern writers. We thought some of these stories were excellent, while others didn't leave a strong impression.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
March 05, 2023 21:28 - 72.7 MBA classic mystery tale with twists and turns, and perhaps too many characters.
Fulfillment by Alec MacGillis
February 03, 2023 17:33 - 106 MBA book on "Winning and Losing in One-Click America." Brian found this book fulfilling, Tim not quite as much.
The Great Mental Models (Volume 1) by Rhiannon Beaubien & Shane Parrish
December 29, 2022 22:25 - 76.7 MBA high-level overview of various general thinking concepts that could change the way you see the world.
The Postman by David Brin
November 14, 2022 03:44 - 76.6 MBA post-apocalyptic dystopian novel about a man fighting for civilization.
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
September 25, 2022 21:08 - 73.8 MBBasically a less funny, less charming version of Forrest Gump
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
July 25, 2022 03:19 - 69.1 MBA powerful, poetic book written by a father for his son.
The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell
June 21, 2022 16:02 - 63.3 MBA book about a British couple adapting to life in Denmark as they try to see if it really is the happiest country in the world.
The Overstory by Richard Powers
March 22, 2022 02:01 - 63.8 MBA book about trees and intersecting lives over generations.
Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
February 05, 2022 18:16 - 69.4 MBA coming-of-age tale with a dash of mystery and set in the marshlands.
Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
September 29, 2021 22:07 - 71.6 MBThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
August 23, 2021 00:34 - 61.4 MBA classic Sci-Fi comedy full of ridiculous plot twists and a silly characters
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
July 19, 2021 17:25 - 82.3 MBHow Innovation Works by Matt Ridley
June 06, 2021 00:39 - 95.1 MBHumankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman
April 26, 2021 03:48 - 89.4 MBDo you believe in the inherit goodness of Humankind? Maybe this episode with change your mind, one way or the other.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
March 30, 2021 22:16 - 67.6 MBWhat could be more exciting than an old man fishing?
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
March 07, 2021 21:28 - 73.4 MBBecause who isn't in the mood for a pandemic story?
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
February 09, 2021 23:59 - 88.8 MBSome games are Finite, and some are Infinite. In this episode we explore how thinking with an Infinite mindset can be a more effective way to live and work.
Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop by Lee Drutman
January 10, 2021 22:46 - 70.7 MBPost Office by Charles Bukowski
November 17, 2020 01:59 - 46.8 MBDune by Frank Herbert
October 03, 2020 17:01 - 51.6 MBSoul of America by Jon Meacham
July 13, 2020 17:13 - 65.2 MBThe United States seems extremely polarized and tense right now. But this book shows how that is nothing new. Every generation has faced issues, but finds a way to get through them.
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
June 11, 2020 20:31 - 65.7 MBIf sleep is so important, why don't we value it more?
Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
May 10, 2020 18:28 - 55 MBSome consider this novella a classic. We thought it was just ok.
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
April 19, 2020 15:42 - 129 MBWe discuss the big philosophical ideas found in Ted Chiang's powerful new collection of short stories.
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
March 28, 2020 21:48 - 89.3 MBWe examine the various factors contributing to this modern phenomenon on college campuses.
On The Road by Jack Kerouac
February 10, 2020 00:09 - 90.5 MBThin on plot but big on adventure...this book may or may not strike a chord with the typical reader.
American War by Omar El Akkad
January 19, 2020 18:43 - 57.8 MBWhat happens when climate change and conflict between states leads to a second Civil War in America?
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
November 26, 2019 20:48 - 68.1 MBA young man has a series of existential crises, and must learn to cope with his cat disappearing, his wife leaving, and various surreal experiences.
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
September 24, 2019 03:07 - 67.3 MBTim and Brian discuss this engaging book that covers philanthropy, empowerment, and women's rights among other things.
A.I. Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee
September 02, 2019 13:36 - 70 MBWill technology ultimately help or hurt us?
Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
August 13, 2019 22:24 - 85.9 MBHow does geography influence global politics?
Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut
July 16, 2019 12:26 - 61.4 MBA chaotic novel filled with silly drawings and crazy characters.
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
June 28, 2019 21:25 - 75.6 MBThe Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
April 18, 2019 04:39 - 125 MBTim and Brian discuss their struggles in trying to finish this massive book. There share parts they liked and lessons they learned.
Calypso by David Sedaris
March 01, 2019 13:26 - 90 MBTim and Brian discuss the newest book by David Sedaris. It is a collection of wonderful essays, ones that could make you cry tears of laughter or of sadness.
The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder
February 01, 2019 05:34 - 138 MBThis book deals with Russia and their influence over modern political affairs, such as Brexit and the election of Trump.
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
November 20, 2018 01:16 - 80.2 MBTo The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
November 09, 2018 21:58 - 84.9 MBTim and Brian discuss this famous philosophical, stream-of-conscious novel.
Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
October 06, 2018 16:25 - 57 minutes - 106 MBTim and Brian nerd out over this classic Sci-Fi novel. If you're into mysterious space stuff, you'll like this.
The Moviegoer by Walker Percy
September 25, 2018 01:31 - 121 MBThe book follows Binx Bolling, an alienated Southern man drifting through life. Often philosophical and insightful, this book offers a unique style to readers. Although Tim and Brian didn't love it, they can appreciate this book's charm.
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
August 19, 2018 17:30 - 109 MBTim and Brian discuss Malcolm Gladwell's famous book, Blink. Tim was more skeptical about the scientific validity of the studies in the book, but both of us had good things to say about it.
How to Live by Sarah Bakewell
August 04, 2018 19:45 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBWe discuss the philosophies of Montaigne and his outlook on the world!
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
June 25, 2018 01:26 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThe violence was excessive and the plot was lacking, but there were engaging sections and well-written parts.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
June 02, 2018 03:30 - 57.7 MBA drug-fueled modern classic. We discuss our thoughts on Hunter S. Thompson's famous book. Even though it's flawed and all over the place, there are many funny and entertaining parts. Thompson also sprinkles some interesting social commentary throughout the book.