Books4Guys
The Books4Guys Podcast is where books meet real talk — featuring conversations with authors, athletes, and everyday leaders to spark curiosity and help more men discover the power of reading. It’s not just about books — it’s about growth, grit, and becoming better every single day.
Episodes
157 episodes
The Wolves of K Street | Brody Mullins on Power, Lobbying, and Corporate Influence
Chris sits down with award winning investigative journalist, author, and longtime Wall Street Journal reporter Brody Mullins to discuss politics, lobbying, corporate influence, journalism, government power, media, and the inspiration behind his...
Give a Damn | Justin Ricklefs on Leadership, Human Connection, and Caring Companies
Chris sits down with entrepreneur, branding strategist, leadership consultant, speaker, and author Justin Ricklefs to discuss leadership, company culture, human connection, workplace engagement, artificial intelligence, personal growth, and the...
It’s Not Too Late | Wendy Bounds on Reinvention, Resilience, and Doing Hard Things
Chris sits down with journalist, author, endurance athlete, and Spartan racing champion Wendy Bounds to discuss personal growth, reinvention, aging, obstacle course racing, resilience, discomfort, mindset, and the inspiration behind her book No...
AI Reimagined | Charlie Apigian on Leadership, Strategy, and the Future of Work
Chris sits down with data scientist, AI strategist, professor, consultant, and author Charlie Apigian to discuss artificial intelligence, business strategy, leadership, technology, workplace transformation, human connection, and the inspiration...
Still Human | Bonnie Davis on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Work
Chris sits down with leadership consultant, executive coach, organizational psychologist, speaker, and author Bonnie Davis to discuss artificial intelligence, workplace culture, leadership, emotional intelligence, organizational psychology, hum...
The Soft Skills Crisis | Nada Nasserdeen on Leadership, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence
Chris sits down with entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, leadership trainer, bestselling author, and founder of Rise Up For You Nada Nasserdeen to discuss emotional intelligence, self confidence, transformational leadership, communication, entrepreneur...
Would You Hire You? | Chris Flakus on Career Reinvention and Continuous Learning
Chris sits down with staffing industry executive, CEO, board member, and author Chris Flakus to discuss leadership, career growth, workplace change, artificial intelligence, staffing, recruiting, lifelong learning, and the inspiration behind hi...
Digital Kaizen | Christopher Hensley on AI, Voice Capture, and Continuous Growth
Chris sits down with financial advisor, podcaster, entrepreneur, and author Christopher Hensley to discuss artificial intelligence, productivity, voice first thinking, continuous improvement, creativity, digital tools, personal growth, and the ...
Beneath the Transaction | Chris Pineda on Leadership, Transformation, and Purpose
Chris sits down with leadership strategist, executive coach, speaker, researcher, and author Chris Pineda to discuss transformational leadership, organizational culture, purpose, conflict resolution, personal growth, leadership development, and...
The Lies We’ve Been Told About Health | Dr. Robert Lufkin on Lifestyle, Longevity, and Chronic Disease
Chris sits down with physician, medical professor, longevity expert, and author Robert Lufkin to discuss chronic disease, lifestyle medicine, longevity, metabolic health, nutrition, strength training, modern healthcare, aging, and the inspirati...
The 7 Primal Wounds Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Michaela Johnson on Human Behavior and Healing
Chris sits down with human behavior expert, therapist, pilot, speaker, podcast host, and author Dr. Michaela Johnson to discuss psychology, trauma, relationships, masculinity, personal growth, aviation, resilience, emotional patterns, and the i...
Life After the NFL | Maurice Williams on Identity, Purpose, and Transition
Chris sits down with former NFL offensive lineman, author, coach, speaker, and chaplain Maurice Williams to discuss football, identity, purpose, faith, leadership, transition after sports, mentorship, mental health, and the lessons learned from...
Secrets of Giants | Alyssa Ages on Strength Training, Mindset, and Resilience
Chris sits down with author, journalist, strength athlete, and strongwoman competitor Alyssa Ages to discuss strength training, discipline, failure, resilience, mindset, journaling, personal growth, and how becoming physically stronger can comp...
The Untold Side of the Civil War | J.D.R Hawkins on History, Writing, and the Renegade Series
Chris sits down with historical fiction author J.D.R Hawkins to discuss the Civil War, historical storytelling, writing fiction inspired by real events, the Victorian era, research, creativity, publishing, and the inspiration behind her popular...
Creating Your Own Break | Jennifer Lieberman on Acting, Writing, and Creative Persistence
Chris sits down with actor, writer, producer, speaker, coach, and author Jennifer Lieberman to discuss creativity, storytelling, acting, publishing, rejection, persistence, mindset, and what it really takes to build a career in the creative wor...
Balancing Tech, Writing, and Creativity | Sam Robb on Storytelling, Sci-Fi, and Publishing
Chris sits down with author, software developer, publisher, and storyteller Sam Robb to discuss creativity, science fiction, fantasy, publishing, storytelling, technology, work life balance, writing process, and the inspiration behind building ...
From Voice Actor to 50 Books | Aaron Ryan on Storytelling, Faith, and Creativity
Chris sits down with author, voice actor, speaker, and creative entrepreneur Aaron Ryan to discuss storytelling, faith, creativity, science fiction, publishing, resilience, artificial intelligence, motivation, and what it takes to continue crea...
CEO Only Does Three Things | Trey Taylor on Leadership, Focus, and Building Great Businesses
Chris sits down with entrepreneur, investor, speaker, CEO coach, and author Trey Taylor to discuss leadership, business growth, productivity, mergers and acquisitions, focus, networking, personal development, and what separates successful execu...
How Loving the Detroit Lions Helped Save His Life | Joel Walkowski on Addiction, Sobriety, and Resilience
Chris sits down with author Joel Walkowski to discuss addiction, sobriety, mental health, sports, recovery, personal growth, resilience, and how a lifelong love for the Detroit Lions became deeply connected to his own personal journey.Jo...
From IT to Publishing: Kim Eley on Writing Books, Creativity, and Finding Your Purpose
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author, publisher, book coach, and founder of KWE Publishing, Kim Eley, to discuss writing books, publishing, creativity, storytelling, entrepreneurship, AI, and helping people finally share t...
From Homelessness to Bestselling Author: Kelli Christina’s Fight for Justice and Faith
In this powerful episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, staffing executive, and speaker Kelli Christina to discuss leadership, resilience, legal battles, homelessness, faith, business ethics, and rebuildin...
Curiosity Changes Everything | Julie Bruns on Leadership, Growth, and Creating a Better Life
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with leadership development expert, trainer, and author Julie Bruns to discuss curiosity, emotional intelligence, resilience, career growth, leadership development, and creating a more fulfilling l...
What You Overcome Defines Success | Bill & Dale Ann on Writing, Faith, and Resilience
In this powerful episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with authors Bill and Dale Ann to discuss resilience, faith, writing, journaling, creativity, overcoming hardship, and the life experiences that shaped both their books and their perspecti...
Why Most People Never Write the Book Inside Them | Sierra Melcher
What happens when someone who struggled with reading and dyslexia grows up to publish books and help others become authors?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with Sierra Melcher, founder and CEO of Red Thread Publishing, to d...
Joe Pardavila - Good Listen | Forbes Books Director of Podcast
Joe shares his journey from radio to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, curiosity, and authentic communication in personal and professional growth. Discover practical tips for engaging conversations, storytelling, and cre...