BOBP 149: Strong Ground
On this episode we have a summary and discussion of the book Strong Ground by Brene Brown, with special guest Rayna Allweil. In this episode we discuss what is “Strong Ground”, paradoxical thinking, vulnerability, courage and the difference between stress and being overwhelmed.
BOBP 148: Season 14 Book Draft
In this episode Jack and Alex go over the Season 14 books:
3/15/2026 | Strong Ground | Brene Brown 3/29/2026 | Vitalerium | Nicholas Keating Casbarro 4/12/2026 | The World Played Chess | Robert Dugoni 4/26/2026 | Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon | Doug Woodham 5/10/2026 | Bianca’s Cure | Gigi Berardi 5/24/2026…
BOBP 147: The Shortest History of China
A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin. In this episode we discuss the history of China going back thousands of years. Going through the different dynasties and focusing on the Qin Dynasty that standardized the metrics of China, the Mongols, and the Japanese invasion during WWII.
BOBP 146: Retail Gangster
A summary and discussion of the book Retail Gangster by Gary Weiss. In this episode we discuss the family history of the Antar family, the different types of fraud that Crazy Eddie was involved in.
BOBP 145: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine
A summary and discussion of the book: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine by Michael Scott-Baumann, with special guest godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the zionist movement starting in the 1880’s, the migration of Jews into the area, the creation of the state of Israel and the subsequent conflicts that have…
BOBP 144: Sweet and Low: A Family Story
A summary and discussion of the book Sweet and Low: A Family Story by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the history of the Eisenstadt family, the patriarch Ben his son Marvin, and how Sweet and Low was developed out of the packaging company Cumberland. We also discuss the changes in…
BOBP 143: The Shortest History of Europe
A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of Europe by John Hirst. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the main ideas that have shaped Europe. Primarily the thinking of the Greeks and Romans, the morality of Christianity, and the German Barbarians.
BOBP 142: The Fish that Ate the Whale
A summary and discussion of the book The Fish that Ate the Whale by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the life of Samuel Zemurray. The Jewish Russian Immigrant who started Cuyamel fruit company and eventually went on to run United Fruit which eventually became Chiquita. Zemurray was involved in the Coup…
BOBP 141: Season 13 Book Draft
Jack and Alex have the season 13 Book Draft. In this draft they choose:
The Fish that Ate the Whale
The Shortest History of Europe
Sweet n Low
The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine
Retail Gangster
BOBP 140: The Champions Mind
A summary and discussion of the book: The Champions Mind by Jim Afremow. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the 10 types of mental skills that are necessary for being a champion.
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