Shows
Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode w/Guest Host Haley: Talking Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererIn this fantastic discussion, Haley has come back to join Joe to talk about her all-time favorite book. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer has become one of those late bloomers of books that everyone is talking about. And for good reason. We get a little hippy-dippy at times, but this book is not only worth reading, but talking about with everyone. Haley and Joe bring many of their personal stories of adventures in nature to add in with Robin's amazing tales.
A quick note from th...
2025-11-201h 34Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode w/Guest Host Haley: Talking Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererIn this fantastic discussion, Haley has come back to join Joe to talk about her all-time favorite book. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer has become one of those late bloomers of books that everyone is talking about. And for good reason. We get a little hippy-dippy at times, but this book is not only worth reading, but talking about with everyone. Haley and Joe bring many of their personal stories of adventures in nature to add in with Robin's amazing tales.
A quick note from th...
2025-11-201h 34
The Game of WealthS3 EP8: October Update: Holiday Traffic AheadSeason 3, Episode 8 of the Game of Wealth Podcast warns of holiday slowdowns ahead. Not the kind that will have you punching your steering wheel on the way to Aunt Ira's house for Christmas dinner, but the hit that the holiday season can be on your wallet and your financial progress. Joe and Alex spend some time discussing ways to - and possibly more importantly, ways not to - prepare for and fight through the budget blizzard that the holiday season can be.
2025-10-2115 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode: Joe Whines About Something He Knew Would Hurt: aka The Butcher Game ReviewPoor poor Becky. Joe has cornered her and demanded that she sit through a review of a book he knew he would hate.
That's right. The long anticipated book review of The Butcher Game by Alaina Urquhart. Sadly, Alex and Becky refused to buddy read the book with Joe. It was a painful read, but someone had to do it. And Joe certainly enjoys the pain...
So please sit back and enjoy sharing that pain Joe endured for your entertainment, just like he did with Becky. Listen to why they believe it is a bad b...
2025-10-201h 17Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode: Joe Whines About Something He Knew Would Hurt: aka The Butcher Game ReviewPoor poor Becky. Joe has cornered her and demanded that she sit through a review of a book he knew he would hate.
That's right. The long anticipated book review of The Butcher Game by Alaina Urquhart. Sadly, Alex and Becky refused to buddy read the book with Joe. It was a painful read, but someone had to do it. And Joe certainly enjoys the pain...
So please sit back and enjoy sharing that pain Joe endured for your entertainment, just like he did with Becky. Listen to why they believe it is a bad b...
2025-10-201h 17Kendall BookwormsThe Wanting Seed Book ReviewAnd we're back! With another book review.
This month Alex and Joe discuss a Joe pick. We read The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess. Yes. The guy that wrote A Clockwork Orange. Our first repeat author. Not the author either of us would have picked for jumping back to. But here we are.
Next month will be Alex's last pick of the season. And he picked a special one to him. It is his proclaimed favorite book of all time. And if we are being honest, it is a classic. Alex wi...
2025-10-051h 17Kendall BookwormsThe Wanting Seed Book ReviewAnd we're back! With another book review.
This month Alex and Joe discuss a Joe pick. We read The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess. Yes. The guy that wrote A Clockwork Orange. Our first repeat author. Not the author either of us would have picked for jumping back to. But here we are.
Next month will be Alex's last pick of the season. And he picked a special one to him. It is his proclaimed favorite book of all time. And if we are being honest, it is a classic. Alex wi...
2025-10-051h 17Kendall Bookworms[Rebroadcast] The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Book DiscussionHello all,
I have some bad news for all of our loyal fans. This month, Alex and I were unable to get a new episode recorded for the bonus material. Not wanting to leave it as a blank, I decided to rebroadcast our most popular episode by far. Part-Time Indian has over 100 downloads. So, obviously we did something right here. For all those fans that have not yet had a chance to listen to this, please enjoy.
Also, an important milestone was reached. Our show has passed the 2,000 downloads overall! Super excited about that. So...
2025-09-201h 07Kendall Bookworms[Rebroadcast] The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Book DiscussionHello all,
I have some bad news for all of our loyal fans. This month, Alex and I were unable to get a new episode recorded for the bonus material. Not wanting to leave it as a blank, I decided to rebroadcast our most popular episode by far. Part-Time Indian has over 100 downloads. So, obviously we did something right here. For all those fans that have not yet had a chance to listen to this, please enjoy.
Also, an important milestone was reached. Our show has passed the 2,000 downloads overall! Super excited about that. So...
2025-09-201h 07Kendall BookwormsA Monster Calls Book ReviewAlex has picked a powerful book for this month. We read A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. It is a middle school read with lots of pictures that are stunning and add to the text amazingly. A book truly worth reading. Even the curmudgeon, Joe, was impressed with this book.
Next month Joe has picked a book that he doesn't love, but has had trouble forgetting. And really, isn't that what books are supposed to do? Stick with us in ways that we would never have expected? Joe will be having us all read The Wa...
2025-09-051h 29Kendall BookwormsA Monster Calls Book ReviewAlex has picked a powerful book for this month. We read A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. It is a middle school read with lots of pictures that are stunning and add to the text amazingly. A book truly worth reading. Even the curmudgeon, Joe, was impressed with this book.
Next month Joe has picked a book that he doesn't love, but has had trouble forgetting. And really, isn't that what books are supposed to do? Stick with us in ways that we would never have expected? Joe will be having us all read The Wa...
2025-09-051h 29Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode: Movie to Book Comparison of Fear and LoathingJoe and Alex have a super special bonus episode for everyone today. We had a fan request for a book, and we decided to combine the book with a movie critique.
The book (and movie) that we are covering today is, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. A drug fueled ride of extremes that will make you sick with envy. Or make you want to puke with all the excess. Either way, we hope that you enjoy our discussion. In the comments on Spotify, give us some more book to movie co...
2025-08-201h 00Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode: Movie to Book Comparison of Fear and LoathingJoe and Alex have a super special bonus episode for everyone today. We had a fan request for a book, and we decided to combine the book with a movie critique.
The book (and movie) that we are covering today is, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. A drug fueled ride of extremes that will make you sick with envy. Or make you want to puke with all the excess. Either way, we hope that you enjoy our discussion. In the comments on Spotify, give us some more book to movie co...
2025-08-201h 00Kendall BookwormsLet's Pretend this Never Happened Book ReviewJoe is back to torturing everyone again with his memoirs. He swears this one is better though. Alex may need some convincing. This month the brothers read Let's Pretend this Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson. It is a rip-roaring life to be shared, full of mental illness, awkward childhoods, and things that can only happen in Texas. (Just a note from Alex: DO NOT LISTEN TO THE AUDIOBOOK!!! Seriously. It's bad.)
Next month, Alex is picking one of his favorite books of all time. Let's see if Joe is able to t...
2025-08-051h 17Kendall BookwormsLet's Pretend this Never Happened Book ReviewJoe is back to torturing everyone again with his memoirs. He swears this one is better though. Alex may need some convincing. This month the brothers read Let's Pretend this Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson. It is a rip-roaring life to be shared, full of mental illness, awkward childhoods, and things that can only happen in Texas. (Just a note from Alex: DO NOT LISTEN TO THE AUDIOBOOK!!! Seriously. It's bad.)
Next month, Alex is picking one of his favorite books of all time. Let's see if Joe is able to t...
2025-08-051h 17
The Game of WealthS3 EP5: Blueprint Story: Kyle Whetstone, Palmetto State GlassIn this Blueprint Story episode, Joe and Alex talk with Kyle Whetstone, owner of Palmetto State Glass and All American Glass. The guys discuss the impact that his faith, a desire to empower and support his employees, and a huge leap of faith got Kyle to where he is today.
2025-07-1538 minKendall BookwormsFrom Hell Book ReviewAlex is changing up the format again. Keeping it fresh even, maybe. This month he picked a book that is completely different from what we have been reading. Instead of describing imagery of words on page, Alex is having us describe pictures on paper. That's right. We are discussing a graphic novel. Not just any graphic novel, either, but one of the greatest ever written by one of the greatest authors of that medium.
This month we read From Hell by Alan Moore. we analyze one of the most famous works from one of the m...
2025-07-051h 15Kendall BookwormsFrom Hell Book ReviewAlex is changing up the format again. Keeping it fresh even, maybe. This month he picked a book that is completely different from what we have been reading. Instead of describing imagery of words on page, Alex is having us describe pictures on paper. That's right. We are discussing a graphic novel. Not just any graphic novel, either, but one of the greatest ever written by one of the greatest authors of that medium.
This month we read From Hell by Alan Moore. we analyze one of the most famous works from one of the m...
2025-07-051h 15
The Game of WealthS3 EP4: July 4th Update: Financial IndependenceIn this episode of the Game of Wealth Podcast, Joe and Alex stay true to this month of celebrating independence to talk about financial independence. Specifically, what it looks like, how to work towards it, and why it might be attractive for you. The guys then give a preview of this month's Blueprint Story with Kyle Whetstone, owner of Palmetto State Glass.
2025-07-0415 minKendall BookwormsDarkness Over Arkham Play ThroughThis bonus episode is a little different. This month Alex thought it might be fun for Joe to see how he does in a Choose Your Own Adventure style story. Joe, through bad experiences in 3rd grade, knew he would struggle to make it far. The book that Alex picked for this strange and bizarre adventure was Darkness Over Arkham by Jonathan Green. It is a Lovecraftian mystery, where you, the intrepid adventurer, must solve the strange happenings around the college town of Arkham.
As said, this is a different sort of episode. A lot of...
2025-06-2050 minKendall BookwormsDarkness Over Arkham Play ThroughThis bonus episode is a little different. This month Alex thought it might be fun for Joe to see how he does in a Choose Your Own Adventure style story. Joe, through bad experiences in 3rd grade, knew he would struggle to make it far. The book that Alex picked for this strange and bizarre adventure was Darkness Over Arkham by Jonathan Green. It is a Lovecraftian mystery, where you, the intrepid adventurer, must solve the strange happenings around the college town of Arkham.
As said, this is a different sort of episode. A lot of...
2025-06-2050 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode: EnduranceIn this month's bonus episode, Joe brings Becky back to talk about a book he got crazy excited about. Becky seems to think that Joe has found a new genre that he is becoming obsessed about. And Joe kinda agrees. In this episode, they will be discussing the book Endurance by Alfred Lansing. A book about an Antarctic exploration gone wrong.
Next month is a Joe pick. On the 5th of June, the brothers will be discussing Death on Demand by Carolyn Hart. So, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss ou...
2025-05-2055 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode: EnduranceIn this month's bonus episode, Joe brings Becky back to talk about a book he got crazy excited about. Becky seems to think that Joe has found a new genre that he is becoming obsessed about. And Joe kinda agrees. In this episode, they will be discussing the book Endurance by Alfred Lansing. A book about an Antarctic exploration gone wrong.
Next month is a Joe pick. On the 5th of June, the brothers will be discussing Death on Demand by Carolyn Hart. So, make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss ou...
2025-05-2055 minKendall BookwormsThe Poppy War Book ReviewThe month of May is Alex's shot in the dark pick. That pick that he has not read but heard good things. We read The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. Neither brother had good feelings going in, and we weren't disappointed. Joe does whine a lot about books of this nature, while Alex does his best to defend it.
Next month Joe is going to change it up a bit. He is having the brothers adventure into the cozy mystery world for a little bit. He is going to be having all you that re...
2025-05-051h 26Kendall BookwormsThe Poppy War Book ReviewThe month of May is Alex's shot in the dark pick. That pick that he has not read but heard good things. We read The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. Neither brother had good feelings going in, and we weren't disappointed. Joe does whine a lot about books of this nature, while Alex does his best to defend it.
Next month Joe is going to change it up a bit. He is having the brothers adventure into the cozy mystery world for a little bit. He is going to be having all you that re...
2025-05-051h 26
The Game of WealthS3 EP1: May Update: Owen Edwards, Guild MortgageJoe and Alex open up season 3 of the Game of Wealth Podcast with a conversation about lifestyle creep and some strategies to avoid it, uncertainty in the stock market, and interest rate volatility. The guys then dive into a conversation with Guild Mortgage Senior Loan Officer, Owen Edwards to discuss demand in the housing market, current interest rate situations, and trends Owen is seeing in his day-to-day as a Mortgage Banker.
2025-05-0138 min
The Joe Rooz ShowConnecting Podcasters: A Conversation with Alex Sanfilippo (Ep. 56) REPLAYIn this special midday edition of The Podcast, Joe introduces the upcoming guest, Alex Sanfilippo, the founder of PodMatch, a platform that connects podcast hosts and guests. Joe shares his personal experiences with PodMatch, highlighting its effectiveness in matching him with quality guests. Joe and Alex discuss the importance of PodMatch for both aspiring and established podcasters, emphasizing its role in helping them grow and improve their podcasting efforts.As Joe waits for Alex to join, he shares updates about the podcast's regular schedule and upcoming shows, including a reminder for listeners to tune in for the...
2025-04-122h 13The Joe Rooz ShowConnecting Podcasters: A Conversation with Alex Sanfilippo (Ep. 53)In this special midday edition of The Podcast, Joe introduces the upcoming guest, Alex Sanfilippo, the founder of PodMatch, a platform that connects podcast hosts and guests. Joe shares his personal experiences with PodMatch, highlighting its effectiveness in matching him with quality guests. Joe and Alex discuss the importance of PodMatch for both aspiring and established podcasters, emphasizing its role in helping them grow and improve their podcasting efforts. As Joe waits for Alex to join, he shares updates about the podcast's regular schedule and upcoming shows, including a reminder for listeners to tune in for the...
2025-04-092h 13Kendall BookwormsThe White Plague Book ReviewIt is time again for a Joe pick. This month he has had his brother read a lesser known Frank Herbert novel. The White Plague came out about the same time as the 4th book in the famous Dune series. God Emperor of Dune blew off the Sci-fi shelves faster than a sandworm could swallow Harkonnens. This book not so much. That is not to say it is a "bad" book. But you'll have to listen to the brothers discuss as to why it may have missed the mark.
Next month, May, it will be A...
2025-04-051h 10Kendall BookwormsThe White Plague Book ReviewIt is time again for a Joe pick. This month he has had his brother read a lesser known Frank Herbert novel. The White Plague came out about the same time as the 4th book in the famous Dune series. God Emperor of Dune blew off the Sci-fi shelves faster than a sandworm could swallow Harkonnens. This book not so much. That is not to say it is a "bad" book. But you'll have to listen to the brothers discuss as to why it may have missed the mark.
Next month, May, it will be A...
2025-04-051h 10Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Some Desperate GloryJoe has a bone to pick. A rant to make. And poor Alex has to suffer for it. Not only is he forced to participate in this conversation, Joe forced him to have to read this horribly dreadful book. That's right. The brothers read the 2024 Hugo winning book, Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. Listen in as they discuss the reasons why they think this book should never have even been in the discussion for what was once such a prestigious award for Science Fiction and Fantasy. If you have read this book, and either agree with the brothers...
2025-03-201h 01Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Some Desperate GloryJoe has a bone to pick. A rant to make. And poor Alex has to suffer for it. Not only is he forced to participate in this conversation, Joe forced him to have to read this horribly dreadful book. That's right. The brothers read the 2024 Hugo winning book, Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. Listen in as they discuss the reasons why they think this book should never have even been in the discussion for what was once such a prestigious award for Science Fiction and Fantasy. If you have read this book, and either agree with the brothers...
2025-03-201h 01Kendall BookwormsHowl's Moving Castle Book DiscussionWe are in an Alex book pick month. And he decided on a nice cozy young adult fantasy. The two brothers (and hopefully you!) read Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. A story about Sophie, a young shop girl, oldest of three sisters, who is cursed with old age by the Witch of the West.
April is back to a Joe pick month. We will be making the large jump from fantasy to science fiction. Joe has picked the lesser known novel of the most famous sci-fi author of all times. We will be r...
2025-03-0558 minKendall BookwormsHowl's Moving Castle Book DiscussionWe are in an Alex book pick month. And he decided on a nice cozy young adult fantasy. The two brothers (and hopefully you!) read Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. A story about Sophie, a young shop girl, oldest of three sisters, who is cursed with old age by the Witch of the West.
April is back to a Joe pick month. We will be making the large jump from fantasy to science fiction. Joe has picked the lesser known novel of the most famous sci-fi author of all times. We will be r...
2025-03-0558 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Double StuffedSo. Joe did what he said he would never do. He folded. He gave in. He let Alex pick the bonus book. A book series that he said should burn in the pits of hell.
So, for your post Valentine's present from your favorite, lovable, adorable book club podcast; we of Kendall Bookworms give you this month's bonus episode, Double Stuffed by Sylvia Morrow. This is the second book of the Stuffed series. Alex's favorite books and Joe's worst nightmares. Be prepared to be to be so very uncomfortable. And FYI, this is definitely not ap...
2025-02-2040 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Double StuffedSo. Joe did what he said he would never do. He folded. He gave in. He let Alex pick the bonus book. A book series that he said should burn in the pits of hell.
So, for your post Valentine's present from your favorite, lovable, adorable book club podcast; we of Kendall Bookworms give you this month's bonus episode, Double Stuffed by Sylvia Morrow. This is the second book of the Stuffed series. Alex's favorite books and Joe's worst nightmares. Be prepared to be to be so very uncomfortable. And FYI, this is definitely not ap...
2025-02-2040 min
LeadFoot AutomotiveMeet the Host: Joe Toscano, Former Googler Turned Family Business ManIn this episode of the Leadfoot Automotive Podcast, hosts Alex Rapp and Joe Toscano discuss Joe's background in technology and his transition to the automotive industry. Joe shares insights from his experience at Google, his advocacy work, and how he aims to help small and mid-sized automotive businesses adapt to technological changes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, innovation, and creating sustainable jobs in the automotive sector.Check our our newsletter!
2025-02-0615 min
LeadFoot AutomotiveMeet the Host: Alex Rapp, Gearhead Digitizing Automotive BusinessesIn this episode of the Leadfoot Automotive Podcast, hosts Joe Toscano and Alex Rapp discuss the integration of technology in automotive shops, focusing on Alex's journey from a technology enthusiast to an operations manager at Gateway Auto. They explore the transformation of Gateway from a traditional paper-based operation to a digital powerhouse, emphasizing the importance of digital inspections and SEO strategies for small businesses in the automotive sector. The conversation highlights the significance of collaboration and sharing knowledge to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.Check our our newsletter!
2025-02-0520 minKendall BookwormsNight Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko Book DiscussionJoe has picked another book called Night Watch. This time, instead of time travel and revolution, we are discussing Russian philosophy and bad writing. That's right, as the title of the episode says, we read Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch. A novel that takes place in post-Soviet Moscow, where the wizards of the Light and the Dark are battling it out on the streets.
In this episode, the brothers will talk about what was good about the novel and where the author went so wrong in the second half. This is another book that Joe read in...
2025-02-051h 00Kendall BookwormsNight Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko Book DiscussionJoe has picked another book called Night Watch. This time, instead of time travel and revolution, we are discussing Russian philosophy and bad writing. That's right, as the title of the episode says, we read Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch. A novel that takes place in post-Soviet Moscow, where the wizards of the Light and the Dark are battling it out on the streets.
In this episode, the brothers will talk about what was good about the novel and where the author went so wrong in the second half. This is another book that Joe read in...
2025-02-051h 00Kendall BookwormsThe Tain Book DiscussionIt's December. Christmas is in the air. So, Joe and Alex thought it would be the perfect gift to for all of you to read and share our thoughts on a book so filled with blood and gore that it would make the Hogfather blush. And no we aren't reading The Hogfather.
For the December pick Joe had us read The Tain as translated by Ciaran Carson. This book is the longest epic from the Ulster Cycle following Cu Cullainn and the Cattle Raid of Cooley. Listen as both brothers stumbling to pronounce difficult words in...
2024-12-051h 20Kendall BookwormsThe Tain Book DiscussionIt's December. Christmas is in the air. So, Joe and Alex thought it would be the perfect gift to for all of you to read and share our thoughts on a book so filled with blood and gore that it would make the Hogfather blush. And no we aren't reading The Hogfather.
For the December pick Joe had us read The Tain as translated by Ciaran Carson. This book is the longest epic from the Ulster Cycle following Cu Cullainn and the Cattle Raid of Cooley. Listen as both brothers stumbling to pronounce difficult words in...
2024-12-051h 20Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Author Interview - Alex KendallWelcome to Bookworms. In this very special bonus episode, Becky joins Joe to host an author interview. Today Alex Kendall is in the hot as he is about to republish his novel The Destroyer. New and improved; with hopefully all the grammatical errors removed. Listen in to discover his writing process and the passions that he is now pursuing.
With it being the holiday shopping season let us remind our listeners to support your local authors. With Alex's two (2) books being available, he would greatly appreciate it if you bought a copy of his stories. An...
2024-11-2054 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Author Interview - Alex KendallWelcome to Bookworms. In this very special bonus episode, Becky joins Joe to host an author interview. Today Alex Kendall is in the hot as he is about to republish his novel The Destroyer. New and improved; with hopefully all the grammatical errors removed. Listen in to discover his writing process and the passions that he is now pursuing.
With it being the holiday shopping season let us remind our listeners to support your local authors. With Alex's two (2) books being available, he would greatly appreciate it if you bought a copy of his stories. An...
2024-11-2054 min
The Digital CX Podcast: Driving digital customer success and outcomes in the age of A.I.Scrappy Automations that Boost Customer Success ROI w/ Joe Di Grande of Joe Does Tech Touch | Episode 074Joe Di Grande, Founder of Joe Does Tech Touch, shares his experiences scaling accounts and building a tech touch program from the ground up. He and Alex discuss the critical role of clean data, simple automations, and AI in transforming customer interactions, emphasizing a problem-first approach over obsession with technology.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:21 - A small world and lifelong connections 00:03:23 - Joe's journey into TechTouch 00:04:16 - From email marketer to scaling accounts 00:05:51 - Building a tech touch program from scratch 00:07:21 - What is Digital Customer Success (CS)? 00:09:19 - Scrappy automations: Simpl...
2024-10-1540 minKendall BookwormsAlice Book DiscussionWelcome to Bookworms! This month the brothers discuss Joe's first pick of the season. The book that they discussed was Alice by Christina Henry. Alex thought it was just okay, but Joe worked his voodoo and talked Alex into thinking it was an alright book after all. An increase in a whole half star in Alex's rating.
If you want to hear how Joe did that, then please give it a listen. We promise that you won't be disappointed. Just a warning, this book is graphically violent and both brothers discuss some unsavory topics. So if...
2024-10-051h 03Kendall BookwormsAlice Book DiscussionWelcome to Bookworms! This month the brothers discuss Joe's first pick of the season. The book that they discussed was Alice by Christina Henry. Alex thought it was just okay, but Joe worked his voodoo and talked Alex into thinking it was an alright book after all. An increase in a whole half star in Alex's rating.
If you want to hear how Joe did that, then please give it a listen. We promise that you won't be disappointed. Just a warning, this book is graphically violent and both brothers discuss some unsavory topics. So if...
2024-10-051h 03Kendall BookwormsAn American Dream Book DiscussionWelcome to the first episode of season 2! Alex may have picked a difficult one to start off with, but both brothers are excited to get back into the swing of things. And this first one was a doozy.
Alex picked the book, An American Dream by Norman Mailer. Mailer was one of the greats in the 60's and 70's but in these times has kind of fallen off the map of being read. Alex and Joe discuss why this is and if it is justified.
Just a little warning, this book is g...
2024-09-051h 04Kendall BookwormsAn American Dream Book DiscussionWelcome to the first episode of season 2! Alex may have picked a difficult one to start off with, but both brothers are excited to get back into the swing of things. And this first one was a doozy.
Alex picked the book, An American Dream by Norman Mailer. Mailer was one of the greats in the 60's and 70's but in these times has kind of fallen off the map of being read. Alex and Joe discuss why this is and if it is justified.
Just a little warning, this book is g...
2024-09-051h 04Kendall BookwormsSeason 1 Wrap-upAlex and Joe meet up one final time to talk about how their first season went. They go over some of their favorite books and moments and play a couple of little quizzes with each other. Joe runs the stats and makes a plea for people to become more engaged with the podcast. The brothers also make their announcement for the upcoming season.
We are looking for ideas and help for bonus episodes. So if anyone would like to be a part of the podcast, has a friend or acquaintance that is an author, or h...
2024-08-051h 13Kendall BookwormsSeason 1 Wrap-upAlex and Joe meet up one final time to talk about how their first season went. They go over some of their favorite books and moments and play a couple of little quizzes with each other. Joe runs the stats and makes a plea for people to become more engaged with the podcast. The brothers also make their announcement for the upcoming season.
We are looking for ideas and help for bonus episodes. So if anyone would like to be a part of the podcast, has a friend or acquaintance that is an author, or h...
2024-08-051h 13Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Alex talks about House of LeavesOur final Bonus Episode of Season 1! We made it people. Thank you to all of those people that have stuck with us since the get go. Alex and Joe hope that you have enjoyed the show thus far. And hopefully you all enjoy this special episode that we put together.
This book is different. Alex read House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. Be careful reading this book. It could drive you mad. This is definitely a one of a kind book. Written in a way that has never been done before and probably never b...
2024-07-2055 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Alex talks about House of LeavesOur final Bonus Episode of Season 1! We made it people. Thank you to all of those people that have stuck with us since the get go. Alex and Joe hope that you have enjoyed the show thus far. And hopefully you all enjoy this special episode that we put together.
This book is different. Alex read House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. Be careful reading this book. It could drive you mad. This is definitely a one of a kind book. Written in a way that has never been done before and probably never b...
2024-07-2055 minKendall BookwormsUse of Weapons Book DiscussionThis is our season finally for our 16 picks! And boy is it a doozy. Joe tried to warn Alex that it might be better to split this one into two parts. But he didn't listen. More fool him. So now you get to enjoy your second long episode in a row. We promise we will be better about it next season.
In this episode Joe and Alex read the book Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks. This is the third book in Banks's Culture series. Don't worry though, you don't need to have read th...
2024-07-051h 54Kendall BookwormsUse of Weapons Book DiscussionThis is our season finally for our 16 picks! And boy is it a doozy. Joe tried to warn Alex that it might be better to split this one into two parts. But he didn't listen. More fool him. So now you get to enjoy your second long episode in a row. We promise we will be better about it next season.
In this episode Joe and Alex read the book Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks. This is the third book in Banks's Culture series. Don't worry though, you don't need to have read th...
2024-07-051h 54Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode w/Guest Host Adam; Discussing Song LyricsWelcome to another bonus episode. Today Alex and Joe bring Adam back to discuss song lyrics. Poor Adam still hasn't figured out that if he doesn't want to be on the pod, he needs to stop coming up with episode ideas. Of course the brothers have a sneaking suspicion that he enjoys it. It is a longer episode than normal, so we hope that it is still an interesting discussion. Each person picked five songs. We do have a playlist so that you can listen to the songs we are discussing. Stupid laws that prevent us from just playing...
2024-06-201h 39Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode w/Guest Host Adam; Discussing Song LyricsWelcome to another bonus episode. Today Alex and Joe bring Adam back to discuss song lyrics. Poor Adam still hasn't figured out that if he doesn't want to be on the pod, he needs to stop coming up with episode ideas. Of course the brothers have a sneaking suspicion that he enjoys it. It is a longer episode than normal, so we hope that it is still an interesting discussion. Each person picked five songs. We do have a playlist so that you can listen to the songs we are discussing. Stupid laws that prevent us from just playing...
2024-06-201h 39Kendall BookwormsThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Book DiscussionWelcome to our humble little podcast. Season one is rapidly coming to an end. This month is Alex's last pick! He gave Joe an easy one. The brothers buddy-read the lovely and epic children's novel The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
It is a book that Alex absolutely adores. One of those books that once he started reading, he couldn't put it down until he finished it in one sitting. Joe, he's a bit more cynical and wants more blood and glory in his readings, had a bit harder time getting through it...
2024-06-0556 minKendall BookwormsThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Book DiscussionWelcome to our humble little podcast. Season one is rapidly coming to an end. This month is Alex's last pick! He gave Joe an easy one. The brothers buddy-read the lovely and epic children's novel The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
It is a book that Alex absolutely adores. One of those books that once he started reading, he couldn't put it down until he finished it in one sitting. Joe, he's a bit more cynical and wants more blood and glory in his readings, had a bit harder time getting through it...
2024-06-0556 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Another Fan Recommendation, Beyond the WandToday we have another fan recommendation! Sadly, it was a bit of a miss for Joe and Alex this time. Listen to how the brothers discuss how they are such book snobs that they couldn't get into something as interesting as a celebrity memoir. They do have a good time discussing it none the less. And they hope that they get more recommendations in the future. So don't feel shy giving us more books to read!
Our next regularly scheduled book is going to be out June 5th. It is the children's book The Miraculous J...
2024-05-201h 10Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Another Fan Recommendation, Beyond the WandToday we have another fan recommendation! Sadly, it was a bit of a miss for Joe and Alex this time. Listen to how the brothers discuss how they are such book snobs that they couldn't get into something as interesting as a celebrity memoir. They do have a good time discussing it none the less. And they hope that they get more recommendations in the future. So don't feel shy giving us more books to read!
Our next regularly scheduled book is going to be out June 5th. It is the children's book The Miraculous J...
2024-05-201h 10Kendall BookwormsThe Liar Book DiscussionWelcome to our latest episode. For this month, Alex and Joe read a strange novel by one of Joe's favorite people of all time. We read The Liar by Stephen Fry. This is kind of a spy novel but not. It is also a coming of age novel, but again not. One thing that it is, is funny. Or at least Joe thinks that. Give us a listen to find out why Alex thinks otherwise. And see who you agree with by reading along with us.
Next month will be another of Alex's picks. The c...
2024-05-0558 minKendall BookwormsThe Liar Book DiscussionWelcome to our latest episode. For this month, Alex and Joe read a strange novel by one of Joe's favorite people of all time. We read The Liar by Stephen Fry. This is kind of a spy novel but not. It is also a coming of age novel, but again not. One thing that it is, is funny. Or at least Joe thinks that. Give us a listen to find out why Alex thinks otherwise. And see who you agree with by reading along with us.
Next month will be another of Alex's picks. The c...
2024-05-0558 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Alex and Joe read a fan suggestion, The Greatest Thing Since Sliced BreadHello all!
Today's bonus episode was a fan suggestion. This super fan had the request that we read a lost classic called The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread by Don Robertson. This story is one of the novels that got the great Stephen King interested in writing. Give it a listen to see what two lesser known brothers think of it.
Our next regularly scheduled book is going to be The Liar by another great Stephen. Stephen Fry that is. It will be out May 5th, so make sure you remember to...
2024-04-201h 10Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode; Alex and Joe read a fan suggestion, The Greatest Thing Since Sliced BreadHello all!
Today's bonus episode was a fan suggestion. This super fan had the request that we read a lost classic called The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread by Don Robertson. This story is one of the novels that got the great Stephen King interested in writing. Give it a listen to see what two lesser known brothers think of it.
Our next regularly scheduled book is going to be The Liar by another great Stephen. Stephen Fry that is. It will be out May 5th, so make sure you remember to...
2024-04-201h 10Kendall BookwormsThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss another controversial book. Today we are talking about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. We don't delve too deeply into the controversy about the author, as neither of us looked too hard into it. It didn't really have much to do with the assigned reading. What we do discuss though, is how much we both enjoyed rereading this fun little story about an Indian leaving the reservation. We hope you get something out of this discussion also.
Next month we will be reading The L...
2024-04-051h 04Kendall BookwormsThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss another controversial book. Today we are talking about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. We don't delve too deeply into the controversy about the author, as neither of us looked too hard into it. It didn't really have much to do with the assigned reading. What we do discuss though, is how much we both enjoyed rereading this fun little story about an Indian leaving the reservation. We hope you get something out of this discussion also.
Next month we will be reading The L...
2024-04-051h 04Kendall BookwormsLamb Book DiscussionThis month Joe and Alex discuss the book, Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. This was Joe's pick. As he says, one of his top 5 books of all time. This is a controversial book about the "lost years" of Jesus and how he developed his teachings. A perfect book to read leading up to Easter this year, so you can really piss off your overly religious relatives as the heathen that you are.
Also, Alex says like, like a million times. I had to give up editing them all o...
2024-03-0559 minKendall BookwormsLamb Book DiscussionThis month Joe and Alex discuss the book, Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore. This was Joe's pick. As he says, one of his top 5 books of all time. This is a controversial book about the "lost years" of Jesus and how he developed his teachings. A perfect book to read leading up to Easter this year, so you can really piss off your overly religious relatives as the heathen that you are.
Also, Alex says like, like a million times. I had to give up editing them all o...
2024-03-0559 minKendall BookwormsGone Baby Gone Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss the book, Gone Baby Gone by Denis Lehane. This is a crime thriller that takes place in '90s Boston. Both of us reflect on those simpler times and the tropes that these kinds of books loved to throw around back then. One thing that we had to keep reminding ourselves of, no cell phones. Oh how times have changed.
Our next book we will be discussing will be Lamb by Christopher Moore. It is a controversial book and one of Joe's all time favorites. So we hope you r...
2024-02-051h 04Kendall BookwormsGone Baby Gone Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss the book, Gone Baby Gone by Denis Lehane. This is a crime thriller that takes place in '90s Boston. Both of us reflect on those simpler times and the tropes that these kinds of books loved to throw around back then. One thing that we had to keep reminding ourselves of, no cell phones. Oh how times have changed.
Our next book we will be discussing will be Lamb by Christopher Moore. It is a controversial book and one of Joe's all time favorites. So we hope you r...
2024-02-051h 04Kendall BookwormsStiff Book DiscussionThis month Joe and Alex discuss the book Stiff by Mary Roach. They are joined by their favorite returning guest host, Becky. This was one of Becky's favorite teenage books. Yes, she is a little strange. But we all still love her. We talk about everyone's favorite subject, death. And more importantly, what to do with your body after you are no longer residing in it. Joe was shocked that he was the only one in the group that had thought about how they would like to be buried.
Our next book that we will be...
2024-01-051h 15Kendall BookwormsStiff Book DiscussionThis month Joe and Alex discuss the book Stiff by Mary Roach. They are joined by their favorite returning guest host, Becky. This was one of Becky's favorite teenage books. Yes, she is a little strange. But we all still love her. We talk about everyone's favorite subject, death. And more importantly, what to do with your body after you are no longer residing in it. Joe was shocked that he was the only one in the group that had thought about how they would like to be buried.
Our next book that we will be...
2024-01-051h 15
PR After Hours with Alex GreenwoodJoe Zappa on Content Marketing and PR Strategies for B2B TechHost Alex Greenwood sits down with content marketing expert Joe Zappa to delve into the intricate world of content marketing and public relations, especially in the B2B tech sector.
Joe's experience spans across content marketing, journalism, and academia. He's the brain behind Sharp Pen Media, which emphasizes narrative building, editorial planning, and effective content creation.
Moreover, he served as the editor for the martech publication, Street Fight, for a good stretch.
Joe and Alex tackle the challenges B2B tech companies face in content marketing, emphasizing the critical need for differentiation and...
2023-12-1333 minKendall BookwormsBull Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss the Greek myth retelling, Bull, by David Elliot. It is a different kind of book. Completely told in poetic prose. The author is a local (to us) author that Alex was lucky enough to meet once. Listen to him geek out about this epic tale that looks at an old favorite from the point of views of some of the more minor characters and antagonists.
Our next book is going to be Joe's pick. We will be reading Stiff; The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, by Mary Roach. Becky wi...
2023-12-0544 minKendall BookwormsBull Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss the Greek myth retelling, Bull, by David Elliot. It is a different kind of book. Completely told in poetic prose. The author is a local (to us) author that Alex was lucky enough to meet once. Listen to him geek out about this epic tale that looks at an old favorite from the point of views of some of the more minor characters and antagonists.
Our next book is going to be Joe's pick. We will be reading Stiff; The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, by Mary Roach. Becky wi...
2023-12-0544 minKendall BookwormsNight Watch Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss the absolutely hilarious book, Night Watch, by Sir Terry Pratchett. In this episode, Joe reads far too many quotes and gushes about how much he loves this book. Alex makes fun of his older brother for this shameful display of feelings while continuously repeating how this book is well done.
Our next book is going to be a personal favorite for Alex. Bull by David Elliott. Elliott is a New Hampshire resident, so please help support him by buying this book if you are able. It is a little ha...
2023-11-051h 07Kendall BookwormsNight Watch Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe discuss the absolutely hilarious book, Night Watch, by Sir Terry Pratchett. In this episode, Joe reads far too many quotes and gushes about how much he loves this book. Alex makes fun of his older brother for this shameful display of feelings while continuously repeating how this book is well done.
Our next book is going to be a personal favorite for Alex. Bull by David Elliott. Elliott is a New Hampshire resident, so please help support him by buying this book if you are able. It is a little ha...
2023-11-051h 07Kendall BookwormsJohn Dies at the End Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe talk about the hilarious horror novel, John Dies at the End, by Jason Pargin aka David Wong. In this book Alex and I try to tackle the craziness of the storyline. Honest. It's all over the place. We share our different theories on the many plot holes and strangeties (yes I know that is not a real word). Joe even gets Alex to pause and think deeply on the title.
Our book for next month is on of Joe's picks, Night Watch by Sir Terry Pratchett. A comedy that takes p...
2023-10-051h 05Kendall BookwormsJohn Dies at the End Book DiscussionThis month Alex and Joe talk about the hilarious horror novel, John Dies at the End, by Jason Pargin aka David Wong. In this book Alex and I try to tackle the craziness of the storyline. Honest. It's all over the place. We share our different theories on the many plot holes and strangeties (yes I know that is not a real word). Joe even gets Alex to pause and think deeply on the title.
Our book for next month is on of Joe's picks, Night Watch by Sir Terry Pratchett. A comedy that takes p...
2023-10-051h 05Kendall BookwormsBonus Episode; A Lesson on Genres By BeckyThis is our first bonus episode. I am proud to have Becky come back on and give us a rundown on the different genres in books and talking about some of her favorite books in these different genres. No Alex this episode, hope people aren't too disappointed.
I apologize about the audio in some areas. Alex is the sound tech guy, and this being Joe's first solo gig, there were some technical difficulties. Also, as this is Becky's first episode, please be kind to her as you all were to Joe and Alex in their fi...
2023-09-2055 minKendall BookwormsBonus Episode; A Lesson on Genres By BeckyThis is our first bonus episode. I am proud to have Becky come back on and give us a rundown on the different genres in books and talking about some of her favorite books in these different genres. No Alex this episode, hope people aren't too disappointed.
I apologize about the audio in some areas. Alex is the sound tech guy, and this being Joe's first solo gig, there were some technical difficulties. Also, as this is Becky's first episode, please be kind to her as you all were to Joe and Alex in their fi...
2023-09-2055 minKendall BookwormsThe Winter People book discussionThis month Alex and Joe talk about one of Joe's picks. We talk about The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon. In this discussion we talk about zombie children and their peculiar tastes in human brains, McMahon's deft ability to create solid, complete characters that are interesting and complex, and how the author keeps the common genre of thriller/horror fresh and fun. A big difference from Joe's last pick.
I apologize for the constant squeaking and creaking chair noises. We tried to record in a new location, and it didn't work out quite as well a...
2023-09-051h 11Kendall BookwormsThe Winter People book discussionThis month Alex and Joe talk about one of Joe's picks. We talk about The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon. In this discussion we talk about zombie children and their peculiar tastes in human brains, McMahon's deft ability to create solid, complete characters that are interesting and complex, and how the author keeps the common genre of thriller/horror fresh and fun. A big difference from Joe's last pick.
I apologize for the constant squeaking and creaking chair noises. We tried to record in a new location, and it didn't work out quite as well a...
2023-09-051h 11