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Sketch Your Mind
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Courage
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Hidden Potential
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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the author's lessons to their lives.

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Zsolt Viczian
Author of 'Sketch Your Mind' and developer of Excalidraw
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Episode: 238: Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Author of 'Tiny Experiments' and founder of Ness Labs
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Episode: 219: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Hosts

Cory Hixson
Co-host of Bookworm; frequent collaborator providing book analysis and practical takeaways.
Mike Schmitz
Host of Bookworm; leads discussions on how to apply book lessons to life and work.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • The talk about ai still kind of true

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dee
    a month ago
  • 5+ yrs listening

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for over 5yrs. When a new episode comes out it goes to the top of queue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Levison
    Canada7 months ago
  • :(

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Coriander
    7 months ago
  • Great, easy and interesting listen

    If you like the sorts of books these guys read and review, you’ll love this podcast, it gives me ideas for new ones to read, gives me a different viewpoint (i’m the only person I know who reads this type..!) . It’s terrific. It’s a nice listen, the rapport between the hosts is great and overall its a very unstressful, pleasant, unrushed listen! The new pairing has really established itself and the show is stronger than ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aitch2000
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Yet another podcast with too much filler

    I’ll use the last episode (194) as an example. It took 20 min. for the two hosts to finally get on with the book review. If you enjoy people droning on and on about their personal hustles and “workshops” they are selling, then this podcast is for you! Simply too much self reflection and me, me, me, examples on the topics they cover.

    Apple Podcasts
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    be767
    United States2 years ago

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The hosts have great chemistry and actionable takeaways for busy listeners.
Some episodes are criticized for long intros or filler, but many value the actionable items and book discussions.
The show is seen as a reliable, thoughtful resource for productivity and personal growth.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into books with practical applications.

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#228
Canada/Arts/Books
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#22
Russia/Arts/Books
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#35
Russia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#63
India/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#75
Hong Kong/Arts/Books
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#95
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Talking Points

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241: Intentional by Chris Bailey
Q: Are you okay with the way he's using the words intentional and goals?
I think that's great. My criticism of standard goals still stands, but I also think he agrees with me.
207: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
Q: What do you hope to achieve by becoming a better storyteller?
The host aims to enhance his writing effectiveness and connect better with audiences through storytelling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bookworm

What is Bookworm about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- This show combines two hosts who pick a productivity or self-improvement book every couple of weeks and unpack actionable takeaways, personal experiments, and practical applications. Episodes often mix book structure with real-world examples, action items, and notes about chapters, with a clear emphasis on turning ideas into doable steps. A recurring strength is the duo's chemistry, plus their willingness to critique concepts while offering concrete tips for listeners to apply in daily life and work.

- Noteworthy elements include cross-book conversations that connect theory to practice, guest-less debates between hosts, and a strong focus on productivity, learning, and living with intention. The format also frequently highlights how to im... more

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