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
202 episodes
How One Book Can Change a Child's Life | Anna Rosner
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with award-winning author, educator, and literacy advocate Anna Rosner to discuss her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her newest novel Last Year with Maddie, and he...
Raised in Silence: Lessons on Belonging, Empathy, and Inclusion | Maria Gallucci
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with Colorado Realtor, author, and advocate Maria Gallucci to discuss her inspiring new book, Raised in Silence, and the extraordinary experiences that shaped her life and care...
Why Vulnerability Makes You a Stronger Leader | Ed Cohen
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with leadership expert, bestselling business author, and speaker Ed Cohen to discuss his deeply personal new memoir, Vulnerable.After decades of helping organizations bu...
How a 30 Year Military Veteran Built a Comeback Mindset | John Topper
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with John Topper, a military veteran with more than 30 years of service, speaker, and author of Wrestling with Destiny and The Seven Principles of the Comeback Ready ...
Why It's Never Too Late to Chase Your Dream | Matt Hughes
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with award-winning author Matt Hughes to discuss an extraordinary writing career that spans more than 40 books, multiple genres, and decades of storytelling.Before becom...
How Former NFL Wide Receiver JJ Birden Beat the Odds in Business and Life
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, speaker, and author JJ Birden to discuss his new book, Beat the Coverage: Six Strategic Steps to Win in Business and Life.Gr...
The Systems That Separate Successful People From Everyone Else | Scott Abbott
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with entrepreneur, leadership coach, investor, and bestselling author Scott Abbott to explore why lasting success isn't built on motivation—it's built on systems.Drawing on mor...
He Quit His Career at 43 to Become a Bestselling Author | J.D. Barker
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with New York Times bestselling author J.D. Barker to discuss the unlikely path that led him from investment banking and corporate finance to becoming one of today's most successful t...
How to Build a Business You Can Actually Sell | Bruce Eckfeldt
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with entrepreneur, executive coach, and author Bruce Eckfeldt to discuss what it really takes to build a successful company—and why the best founders begin thinking about their exit l...
The Incredible Story of Brandon Burlsworth | Jeff Kinley
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and ministry leader Jeff Kinley to discuss purpose, legacy, faith, and the incredible story behind one of the most inspiring sports biographies ever ...
The Business Anointing: Faith, Leadership, and Purpose in the Workplace | Dr. Ariel Robles
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with Dr. Ariel Robles, technology executive, pastor, and author of The Business Anointing, to discuss how faith, leadership, and purpose can work together to create lasting suc...
How to Rebuild Your Life After Major Change | Christine Fruehwirth
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with career coach, executive coach, and author Christine Fruehwirth to discuss how people can navigate life's biggest transitions with resilience, purpose, and hope.Drawing fro...
Why Great Coaches Build Better Men, Not Just Better Athletes | Justin Lovell
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with high school football coach Justin Lovell to discuss leadership, mentorship, reading, and why coaching is about far more than wins and losses.As Justin prepares for his fir...
Learn from Elon Musk & Naval Ravikant | Eric Jorgenson
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with bestselling author Eric Jorgenson, the creator of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Book of Elon, to discuss the ideas that have influenced millions of readers...
Writing Fiction, Building Worlds, and Beating Imposter Syndrome | Jason Kristopher
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with author Jason Kristopher to discuss storytelling, writing fiction, creativity, and the mindset required to build a career as an author.Jason shares his journey from writing...
How to Give Better Feedback: Leadership Lessons Every Manager Needs | Katie O'Brien Ceccarini
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author Katie O'Brien Ceccarini to discuss one of the most overlooked leadership skills: giving effective feedback.Katie shares her j...
How Reading Makes You a Better Leader | Leadership Books That Changed Everything with Kacy Maxwell
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with marketing executive, leadership coach, and Drawn to Lead founder Kacy Maxwell to explore why reading remains one of the most powerful tools for becoming a better leader. T...
Why Authors Use Pen Names, AI in Writing, and the Future of Publishing | Tricia Copeland (Maria Jane)
In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with returning guest and award winning author Tricia Copeland, who also writes romance under the pen name Maria Jane, to discuss why authors use pen names, the growing role of ...
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...