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
184 episodes
Why So Many Parents Feel Burned Out (And What to Do About It) | Melissa Corkum
Why do so many parents feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained—even when they deeply love their children?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with TEDx speaker, founder of Rise to Regulation, parent coach, a...
I Gave Up My Cell Phone for One Year (Here's What Changed) | Tommy Short
What would happen if you put your cell phone away for an entire year?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with former Division I basketball referee, Olympic official, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author Tommy...
Brian Fielkow | Building Better Leaders, Stronger Cultures & Why Safety Drives Business Success
Can focusing on safety actually transform an organization's culture and improve business performance?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with entrepreneur, CEO, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Brian Fielkow
How to Find Your Purpose, Build Your Personal Brand & Create Value | Colby Jubenville
How do you discover your purpose and build a life that creates lasting value?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with speaker, executive coach, educator, consultant, and author Dr. Colby Jubenville to discuss pur...
How to Lead High Performers Without Destroying Your Culture | Diana Lowe
Can one difficult employee—or one toxic leader—impact an entire organization's culture?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with leadership consultant, CEO, Chief Happiness Officer of Blue Light Leadership, and author
Why Success Isn't Enough: Craig Robinson on Happiness, Purpose & Living a Meaningful Life
What if the success you've been chasing isn't actually leading you toward happiness?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with entrepreneur, former CEO, MIT graduate, Harvard Business School alumnus, keynote speaker, and ...
David Pollack | Faith, Leadership, Adversity & Why Every Day Counts
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with former Georgia All-American, NFL first-round draft pick, ESPN College GameDay analyst, entrepreneur, and bestselling author David Pollack to discuss resilience, faith, leadership...
The Explorer's Gene: Alex Hutchinson on Endurance, Curiosity, Mental Limits, and Unlocking Human Potential
What if your greatest limits aren't physical, but the stories your mind tells you?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with award-winning journalist, endurance expert, and New York Times bestselling author Alex Hutchinson to di...
Faith, Fantasy, and Purpose: Terrance Niedziela Jr. on Storytelling, Imagination, and Becoming Fire and Lightning
What if fantasy stories could do more than entertain? What if they could challenge your faith, strengthen your character, and inspire you to discover your purpose?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author, English teache...
Finish Strong: Chris Widener on Leadership, Influence, Faith, and Building a Life That Matters
What does it take to build a life of lasting influence, and why is your greatest chapter still ahead of you?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Hall of Fame speak...
Make the Adjustment: Chris Mader on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Change, and Executive Coaching
What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't your circumstances—but your willingness to make the adjustment?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with executive coach, leadership consultant, former professional baseball pl...
Already Smarter: Jeffrey Bergin on Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindset, and Unlocking Your Potential
What if the biggest barrier to learning isn't intelligence—but believing you aren't capable of learning in the first place?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with educator, learning expert, coach, and author Jeffrey Bergin to...
Loving Conflict: Anna Lecat on Leadership, Difficult Conversations, and Creating Collaboration in a Divided World
Why do so many people avoid difficult conversations—and what if learning to embrace conflict could strengthen every relationship in your life?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with entrepreneur, international business leader...
Turning Trauma into Purpose: Sussi Mattsson on Healing, Resilience, Leadership, and the Power of Writing
How do you transform unimaginable childhood trauma into a life dedicated to helping others heal?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with international keynote speaker, founder, executive coach, and author Sussi Mattsson to dis...
Escaping the System: Zoey Michaels on Creativity, Technology, Freedom, and Writing Dystopian Fiction
What happens when society values conformity over curiosity, and technology slowly replaces independent thought?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author Zoey Michaels to discuss creativity, dystopian fiction, technology,...
Flawless Leadership: Former Fighter Pilot Boo Boucousis on Resilience, Debriefing, and Unlocking Your Full Potential
What if the biggest obstacle to reaching your potential isn't a lack of talent—but the pursuit of perfection?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with former Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot, leadership expert, keynote ...
The Untold Story of Superman: William Bernhardt on Creativity, Publishing, and the Fight Behind an American Icon
What if one of the greatest success stories in American pop culture was also one of its greatest creative injustices?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with bestselling author, publisher, and WriterCon founder William Bernhar...
The 9 Pillars of Resilience: Dr. Stephen Sideroff on Mastering Stress, Building Mental Strength, and Living with Purpose
Why do some people thrive under pressure while others struggle to recover from life's inevitable challenges?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with psychologist, resilience expert, UCLA professor, and author Dr. Stephen Sider...
Beau L'Amour on Storytelling, Imagination, Adventure, and Continuing the Legacy of Louis L'Amour
What does it take to continue the legacy of one of the bestselling authors in history while creating stories of your own?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with Beau L'Amour, author, editor, filmmaker, and son of legendary no...
What If George Washington Returned? William Gensburger on American History, Leadership, Patriotism, and the Future of the Nation
What would George Washington think if he returned to America today?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author William Gensburger to discuss history, leadership, patriotism, the American founding, civic responsibility, and...
From Cardiology to Crime Fiction: T.K. Bush on Writing Thrillers, Overcoming Self Doubt, and Chasing a Lifelong Dream
What happens when someone who has dreamed of becoming an author since childhood finally decides to pursue that dream after a successful career in healthcare?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author and former cardiac ca...
Nir Eyal on Focus, Distraction, Habits, and Building a Meaningful Life in a Distracted World
How do you stay focused and productive in a world designed to constantly compete for your attention?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, and behavioral design expert Nir Eyal to ...
Sales Leadership, Prospecting, and Building a Profit Generating Pipeline with Leslie Venetz
What separates top sales professionals from everyone else?In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with sales strategist, keynote speaker, consultant, and bestselling author Leslie Venetz to discuss sales leadership, prospecting, b...
You're Not Too Old and It's Not Too Late: Chad Betz on Success, Purpose, and Reinventing Your Life
Chris sits down with financial services executive, speaker, coach, and author Chad Betz to discuss success, personal growth, career fulfillment, mindset, continuous learning, and the inspiration behind his book Authentic Success: You're Not...
Marcus Chan: The Sales Blueprint That Creates Top 1% Performers
Chris sits down with sales leader, entrepreneur, speaker, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Marcus Chan to discuss sales, leadership, entrepreneurship, personal growth, artificial intelligence, coaching, and the lessons behind his best...