
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 239 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||

Today's author (and neuropsychologist) shows us how and why the human brain has adapted in order to read and write. Join Mike & Cory as they examine the past and consider the future of the reading brain.
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For years, we’ve been told the answer to burnout is better balance. Today’s author promises to show us a better way. Join Mike and Cory as they examine an alternative approach to ambition.
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I’ve been listening to this podcast for over 5yrs. When a new episode comes out it goes to the top of queue.
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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
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.
I was interested in this episode because I’m interested in Dr. Smith m’s book, which has been a best seller for weeks. These guys seem to have high opinions of themselves and not of her. I beg to differ, but they’re not worthy of any more of my time.
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Focused on the transformative nature of reading, discussions among the hosts center around enhancing personal development through literature. The content typically emphasizes actionable insights from a wide array of books, especially those on productivity, self-improvement, and personal growth. Episodes often analyze how these lessons can be practically applied in everyday life, linking literary concepts to real-world experiences. This format appeals to avid readers and those seeking practical takeaways from the literary world, making it a resource not only for book lovers but for anyone interested in personal development and actionable advice.
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