Old School with Shilo Brooks
The Free PressFewer of us than ever are reading books for pleasure. Shilo Brooks is on a mission to change that. Old School is a new podcast from The Free Press about great books and how reading them can make us stronger, better men. The show features intimate conversations with fascinating men—from fitness gurus to philosophers—about the books that shaped their lives. New episodes out every Thursday. Read with... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsEducationSelf-ImprovementBooks | |||
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- Great to see Shilo got his own podcast!
As a former student of Shilo’s from over a decade ago, I was very excited to hear about this podcast and have been listening from near the start. I love this podcast. It’s so much fun every week. Some of the books (and guests) are truly surprising, and a lot of the interviews go in directions I never expected. Many of the themes and the books/authors are near to my heart.
Apple Podcasts5Ben Connelly
United States25 days ago - Full of Depth
This is the kind of podcast all can get value from. Full of insight and depth on a variety of issues.
Apple Podcasts5CMac2834United Statesa month ago - Outstanding
My favorite podcast! Love the equanimity, the gentle pressing of guests on their more outlandish opinions, the mutual exploration of topics that matter to the guests and listeners. It continually affects my own reading list. I particularly enjoy the expression of mind relatively unadorned with political garbage from either pole.
Apple Podcasts5Machiavelli51United States2 months ago - You hit the nail on the head
Regarding the episode about Lolita—you are invoking the concept of Disordered Love when you refer to novel of awful human behavior.
Apple Podcasts5Eamon ParkerUnited States2 months ago - DNC-only Liberal Woke
Shilo is TX outside, CA inside. Conservatives here are not wanted. Yet another podcast where Liberal politics and pro-Democrat Party worldviews are pushed—in this case through books. BIAS is awful.
Apple Podcasts1chubby bakerUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
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Long-form conversations that pair classic books with modern leadership, culture, and technology. Episodes thread literature, philosophy, and history into contemporary issues—ranging from ethics in technology and governance to spirituality and personal transformation—via intimate interviews with authors, thinkers, and practitioners. The format tends to foreground how great works shape beliefs, decisions, and worldviews, with a careful, thoughtful host who invites deep reflection without partisan sensationalism. A notable strength is the seamless mix of literary analysis, personal storytelling, and real-world applications, often featuring guests with diverse intellectual pedigrees and practical expertise. This approach makes it appealing to l... more
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