The Brothers on Books Podcast

Hosted by Jack and Alex Allweil

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A podcast where two brothers read and discuss some books. A journey that goes through a wide range of topics such as the government, investing, science and random historical events!

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October 12, 202644 min

BOBP 164: Entangled Life

A summary of the book Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the importance of fungi to the ecosystem, the fungi network, fungi bartering and zombi fungi.

September 28, 20261 hr 11 min

BOBP 163: Napoleon’s Buttons

A summary and discussion of the book Napolean's Buttons by Penny Le Couteur and Jay Burreson. In this episode Jack and Alex have discussions about spices, explosives, silks, rubber, and malaria, and how those topics related to the development of the world.

September 14, 202642 min

BOBP 162: Hard to be a God

A summary and discussion of the book Hard to be a God by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the book Hard to be a God, discussing multiple moral issues such as when and if you should interfere in other nations problems if you have the ability?

August 31, 202643 min

BOBP 161: The First Scarlet Door

A summary and discussion of the book The First Scarlet Door by J.D. Barker, with special guest J.D. Barker. In this episode we discuss about the book, the entire 4MK series, the writing style and philosophy of J.D. Barker.

August 17, 20261 hr 6 min

BOBP 160: The Healthcare Heist

A summary and discussion of the book: The Healthcare Heist by Jordan Grumet with special guest Jordan Grumet. In this episode we discuss many of the factors that result in an increase in medical care, such as insurance providers, overregulation, patent protection, and malpractice lawsuits.

August 4, 202637 min

BOBP 159: Flatland

A summary and discussion of the book Flatland by Edwin Abbott. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the mechanics of Flatland, and also what it means to be open minded and how important that is in life.

July 20, 20261 hr 44 min

BOBP 158: The Uyghur Genocide

In this episode we are going over the Uyghur Genocide, with special guest Salih Hudayar, who is the elected Minister for Foreign Affairs of the East Turkistan Government in Exile. In this episode we discuss the history of Uyghur's and the treatment they are receiving both domestically and globally.

July 6, 202617 min

BOBP 157: Season 15

The season 15 book Draft. Jack and Alex go over the next series of books. If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brothers! Now our listeners will get Continue reading "BOBP 157: Season 15"

June 22, 202653 min

BOBP 156: The Happiness Hypothesis

A summary and discussion of the book The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt. In this episode we talk about the 10 ideas running throughout history leading to a full filling life. We primarily talk about different types of work and love.

May 25, 202653 min

BOBP 154: On Her Own Ground

A summary and discussion of the book: On Her Own Ground, The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker by A'lelia Bundles with special guest The Mamma Bear. In this episode we discuss the rise of Madam C.J. Walker and how she built her hair care company.