Episodios

  • BOBP 139: How to Feed the World
    Oct 27 2025

    A summary and discussion of the book How to Feed the World by Vaclav Smil. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the math laid out in the book about feeding the world, the history of agriculture, why we eat what we do, and the requirements for a healthy diet.


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    A link to the book can be found below:


    How to Feed the World: The History and Future of Food: Smil, Vaclav: 9780593834510: Amazon.com: Books

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    49 m
  • BOBP 138: The Puppet Masters Playbook
    Oct 13 2025

    A summary and discussion of the book The Puppet Masters Playbook by Jonathan Graves. In this episode we talk about the psychological techniques to make people do what you want, and what to be aware of how others try to manipulate you.


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    A link to the book can be found below:


    Dark Psychology and Covert Manipulation: The Puppet Masters Playbook – Mind Control, Persuasion, and Psychological Warfare Tactics (The Dark Arts of Human Psychology): Graves, Jonathan: 9798310790124: Amazon.com: Books

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    52 m
  • BOBP 137: Abundance
    Sep 29 2025

    A summary and discussion of the book Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the impact on the cost of living on society as well as the concept of invention and decisions that impact it.


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    A link to the book can be found below:

    Amazon.com: Abundance (Audible Audio Edition): Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson, Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson, Simon & Schuster Audio: Books


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    1 h y 5 m
  • BOBP 136: Retire Often
    Sep 15 2025

    A summary and discussion of the book Retire Often, by Jillian Johnsrud, with special guest Jillian Johnsrud.


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    Jillian can be reached at all of the following links:

    • Website: https://retireoften.com/
    • Book Purchasing Link: https://lnk.to/retireoften
    • Free Opt-In Worksheets:
      • Planning: https://retireoften.com/mini/
      • Negotiating: https://retireoften.com/onemonth/

    Jillian's Socials can be found below:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianjohnsrud/
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillianJohnsrud/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-johnsrud/
    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JillianJohnsrud
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    59 m
  • BOBP 135: The Long Walk
    Sep 1 2025

    A summary and discussion of the book The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King), with special guest godmother Sharon.


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    A link to the book is below:


    https://www.amazon.com/Long-Walk-Stephen-King/dp/150114426X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LUSYTGZWB58W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mdMsUNtE7C35284sx6TwTfPqEQf7_wEOQhSrzlxKvupvrRSjhqO4YfrFsOJJGF4KSwizDndk-MDuvc_H3UCCxZyQU5M5xDyJ-8GiMwPGfvtsvfiTlXoSXckvQ8sXR7n8PSVGXu3PMclEj9UeH7p3xq8I5k36T0tYJRLrrHctw5ZgLF2KM0qCgVwDUc-Qwl2HPvY5-zFF5eeyoEhoc2dDxIJb8KhW4xkjnlo0Em0MP_A.M3XJtiyyoM3SsmNgp2wbmDsMnt6YnLQhVSfJSeUDhIs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+long+walk&qid=1756752102&sprefix=the+long+walk%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1

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    49 m
  • BOBP 134: Courage to Connect
    Aug 18 2025

    A summary and discussion of the book Courage to Connect by Mark Ostach. In this episode Jack and Alex go over some of the personal stories related by Mark in the book as well as techniques for taking time away from your devices.


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    A link to the book can be found below:


    https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Connect-Stories-meaningful-connections/dp/1735348104

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    38 m
  • BOBP 133: Pickleball Mindset
    Aug 4 2025

    A summary and discussion of the book The Pickleball Mindset by Dayne Gingrich and Jill Martin. In this episode we go over concepts such as stop chasing winning, learning to accept what you can control, visualization methods, and choosing confidence.


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    A link to the book can be found below:


    https://www.amazon.com/Pickleball-Mindset-Blueprint-Peak-Performance/dp/B0CZML929B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OUD0E3MCVA2Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WfdE7WzNDjjPY8ZgBiAZItcLL-EdQ7KDsMTtiWM81mmOo8xtWLkg9TrSoiydhydtbjsoH9uppt_NPP8oJjGblJi2E1pVuFEFcGUAW6l7A-aQSAwZxrMQxeNJU54UxpebG0LtJ0r8SGGJD11Vd2btgdP_K6604aPARIkepzkGmKbJ7p5nZEtElqrQwJzixeP9kOcxS5zhI0nnpUE7moU7qDaIit0LdXHLcwo0ErM8WaQ.SakkW1bsogKaJ7XbwkXlnn0JT2prA8uu58TCZB2Utsw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+pickleball+mindset&qid=1754313150&sprefix=the+pickleball+mindset%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1




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    49 m
  • BOBP 132: On the Edge, Part 2
    Jul 21 2025

    A summary and discussion of the second half of the Book On The Edge by Nate Silver. In this episode we discuss risk, the concept of expected outcome, SBF and FTX, as well as issues associated with nukes.


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    A link to the book can be found below:


    https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593491645/?bestFormat=true&k=on%20the%20edge%20nate%20silver&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k1_1_11&crid=VHKDL2ODBMOQ&sprefix=on%20the%20edge

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    38 m