Episodes

  • 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 hr and 5 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • BOBP 131: On The Edge
    Jul 7 2025

    A summary and discussion of the Book On The Edge by Nate Silver. In this episode we discuss the first half of the book detailing gambling, poker, black jack, and slot machines.


    If on a dark and stormy night you want a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the brothers on books we go with Encha Mathca! The best matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners are able to get 10% off when they use the link below:


    https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

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    RNSN6VAYNK


    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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    1 hr
  • BOBP 130: Season 12 Book Draft
    Jun 24 2025

    Jack and Alex have the Season 12 Book Draft. The schedule for the next 6 months is as follows

    On the Edge pt 1

    On the Edge pt 2

    Pickleball Mindset

    Courage to Connect with Mark Ostach

    The long Walk with Godmother Sharon

    Retire Often with Jillian Johnsrud

    Abundance

    The puppet Masters Playbook

    How to Feed the World

    The Champions Mind




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    14 mins