In this trailer episode of the Books for Men podcast, Douglas Vigliotti introduces his new show and explains his passion for inspiring more men to read. He discusses how reading can provide insight into a person's interests and values, and expresses his sadness that many of his male friends do not read. Vigliotti emphasizes that his show is not a review show, but rather a platform to share books that he enjoys and believes others should read. He addresses concerns about the show being exclusionary or having a social agenda, stating that his only goal is to inspire more men to read. Vigliotti acknowledges that fewer men are reading fiction and expresses concern about the widening gap in male-to-female readership. He believes that reading builds empathy and a more well-rounded society. Vigliotti also highlights the importance of reading books for nuance and long-form thinking, as opposed to relying on articles or social media for information. He shares that the podcast will feature one book per week, with a short monologue about each book, and promises variation in genres and topics. Vigliotti encourages listeners to subscribe to the podcast or sign up for the Books for Men Newsletter to stay updated on book recommendations and potential author interviews. He concludes by inviting both men and women to support the show and join the cause of inspiring more men to read.
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