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A Book with Legs

Smead Capital Management
Globalization
Hayek
Elon Musk
The Money Kings
Income Inequality
Household Income
Vietnam
Liberalism
China
Value Investing
Investing
Charlie Munger
World War I
Economics
Life After Capitalism
Business Journalism
Government Intervention
Economic Crises
History Of Economic Policy
The Ruble

Welcome to A Book with Legs podcast, hosted by Smead Capital Management. In each episode, the folks at Smead Capital Management explore value investing through an entirely unique lens, bringing in authors to discuss books that have directly or indirectly influenced the decisions the Smead team has made on their investments in stocks and equities. The podcast is for the curious-minded looking for w... more

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In this episode, author and professor Mark Blyth sits down with Cole Smead to discuss a book he co-authored with Nicolò Fraccaroli titled “Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers.” Blyth unpacks the modern forces driving today’s economic shifts, expl... more

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In this episode, professor and author Amitav Acharya joins Cole Smead to discuss his book “The Once and Future World Order: Why Global Civilization Will Survive the Decline of the West.” The two discuss the history of world order, including its origi... more

In this special quarterly ‘book list’ episode, Bill Smead and Cole Smead discuss memorable takeaways from books they have recently read, share what they are reading now, and preview what is next on their reading list. The pair also offer fresh insigh... more

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In this episode, author and professor Toby Stuart sits down with Cole Smead to discuss his book “Anointed: The Extraordinary Effects of Social Status in a Winner-Take-Most World.” Together, they explore how social status shapes perception, drawing on... more

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Recent Guests

Amitav Acharya
UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance, Distinguished Professor at the School of International Service at American University
American University
Episode: Amitav Acharya - The Once and Future World Order: Why Global Civilization Will Survive the Decline of the West
Toby Stuart
Leo Helsel Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Toby Stuart - Anointed
James Romm
James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College, author, and historian of Greek and Roman history
Bard College
Episode: James Romm - Plato and the Tyrant
Duncan Mavin
Editor for Bloomberg and author of 'Meltdown: Greed, Scandal, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse.'
Bloomberg
Episode: Duncan Mavin - Meltdown: Greed, Scandal, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse
Stephen Clapham
Founder of Behind the Balance Sheet and experienced equity analyst
Behind the Balance Sheet
Episode: Stephen Clapham - The Smart Money Method
Jill Eicher
Author and former research lab member at the bipartisan Policy Center
International Churchill Society
Episode: Jill Eicher - Mellon vs. Churchill: The Untold Story of Treasury Titans at War
Enda Kenny
Former Taoiseach of Ireland
Episode: Enda Kenny - Exclusive Interview
Padraic Scanlan
Associate professor at the Center for Diaspora and Transnational Studies, and the Center for Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto.
University of Toronto
Episode: Padraic Scanlan - Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine
Russell Shorto
Director of the New Amsterdam Project at the New York Historical Society and senior scholar at the New Netherlands Institute.
New York Historical Society
Episode: Russell Shorto - Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America

Host

Cole Smead
CEO and Portfolio Manager at Smead Capital Management, focusing on value investing through literature.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
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    Im here for nulls lol

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    United States7 months ago
  • So cool

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    Germany7 months ago
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    Súper

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    United States7 months ago
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    Was a great podcast

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    Nose como es pero a deseé buena

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    United States7 months ago

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Some feedback indicates a desire for more diverse perspectives or topics beyond investing, though the majority seem very satisfied.
Listeners appreciate the focus on literature's connection to investing, providing a unique perspective on financial discussions.
The podcasts are often described as engaging and informative, making complex investment principles more accessible.

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#90
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#168
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#175
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#210
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#220
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#243
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Smead Book List - Fall 2025
Q: What do you think the market has the most wrong on?
Bill believes the most flawed perception of the market is around inflation, as evidenced by rising basic costs.
The Smead Book List - Fall 2025
Q: How do we look at the capex spending of AI that is currently going on?
Bill states that AI investments are comparable to a space race, prompting significant technological advancements.
Toby Stuart - Anointed
Q: What are the three forms of uncertainty you discuss in your book?
The uncertainties include what we consume, how we behave, and allocative uncertainty within groups.
Toby Stuart - Anointed
Q: What inspired you to write this book?
Initially, I wanted to share my research on social status but found no time until COVID hit, which created a block of time to complete it.
James Romm - Plato and the Tyrant
Q: Can you explain the idea of the philosopher king that Plato discusses?
It's the idea that a good ruler must be educated in philosophy to understand true justice, not just earthly precedents.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Book with Legs

What is A Book with Legs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents an engaging exploration of value investing, placing a unique emphasis on the influence of literature on investment decisions. Through discussions with various authors, episodes revolve around books that have shaped the perspectives of the hosts and their investment approaches within the realms of stocks and equities. Listeners can expect to gain insights that transcend traditional investment strategies, as the hosts weave together themes of economics, psychology, and cultural narratives to highlight the broader implications of their investment journeys. The conversations appeal to curious minds eager to delve into how literature can enrich one's understanding of investing and the world at large, making it accessible fo... more

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3. James Romm
4. Duncan Mavin
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6. Jill Eicher
7. Enda Kenny
8. Padraic Scanlan

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