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Two Bros Lit

Two Bros Lit 17 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Two Bros who talk about life, great books and tidbits they’ve learned while enjoying a great cigar. The show mixes casual conversation with literary discussions and personal insights. It’s a relaxed, friendly podcast for listeners who enjoy thoughtful chats and perhaps a good cigar.

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Is It All Just About Manipulating People? Oct 12, 2026 5265 Is How to Win Friends and Influence People timeless wisdom or polished manipulation? We go back to Dale Carnegie's classic and ask whether its advice still holds up. We start by comparing Carnegie with Robert Greene: sincerity versus strategy, and where influence turns unethical. Then we look at what has changed since before World War Il, including how social media has weakened face-to-face connec

What Dave Ramsey Gets Right (And Where He Goes Too Far) Sep 28, 2026 6829 For our 20th episode we sit down with Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover and give it the full treatment - the wins, the warts, and everything in between. We dig into why Ramsey's behavior-first approach works for people who feel overwhelmed by money, and where his advice tips into extremism: skipping the 401(k) match during debt payoff, the debated 8% withdrawal rule, and his hard line on cred

Everyone Is Manipulative…Including You Sep 14, 2026 5521 We wrestle with a book on human nature and end up wrestling with ourselves. Are people innately good, innately bad, or somewhere in between-and how much does environment, self-interest, and the roles we play shape who we really are? Along the way we get into reading difficult people, the masks we wear socially, and what it takes to actually reshape character rather than just perform a better versi

QBQ? Is That A New Kind of BBQ? Aug 24, 2026 3767 While “The Question Behind the Question” or QBQ for short has been around for a long time, does it still work today? It seems to present a very rigid way of thinking about business and coworker interaction that was more popular with the baby boomer generation. In this episode we pick out the good and the bad of this book and why we would or would not recommend this to someone who maybe needs a nud

What If the Problem Isn’t Change—It’s You? Aug 10, 2026 5343 “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson was a massive hit in the early 2000’s but does it hold up today? S1E17 —- Social Media —- Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X - @TwoBrosLit —- Brian’s Bio —- Nationality: American 🇺🇸 Family: Married with 1 son, 3 dogs 🐕, and 2 cats 🐈 Favorite Movie: Gladiator Favorite TV show: Star Trek - The Next Generation Favorite Book: Nonfiction - The Total Money Makeove

What If Getting Rich Is Actually Simple? Jul 27, 2026 5610 Is it possible to become a millionaire? Most definitely yes! And the way to do so is extremely simple. It’s not easy but it is simple. S1E16 The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins —- Social Media —- Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X - @TwoBrosLit —- Brian’s Bio —- Nationality: American 🇺🇸 Family: Married with 1 son, 3 dogs 🐕, and 2 cats 🐈 Favorite Movie: Gladiator Favorite TV show: Star Trek

The Most Ruthless Rules of Power Jun 29, 2026 6492 We debated the validity of the book The 48 Laws of Power in our first episode of this book, and go into detail on some of our favorite and not so favorite laws in this explosive second episode! S1E15 The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene - Part Two —- Social Media —- Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X - @TwoBrosLit —- Brian’s Bio —- Nationality: American 🇺🇸 Family: Married with 1 son, 3 dogs 🐕, and

Is This the Most Dangerous Book You’ll Ever Read? Jun 15, 2026 5487 Is there a more “powerful” book than “The 48 Laws of Power”? Pun 100% intended :-) This book is raw, truthful, and real in its description of humanity and how we interact with each other. While the stories can be intense and despicable, the truths gained from each of them can be applied to our own lives in never thought of ways. While we had originally planned to go through half the laws in two s

What If Everything You Learned About Money Is Wrong? Jun 1, 2026 5579 While some think that this book is about money, it’s actually about thinking differently. So many of us pursue riches under the assumption that working hard and getting a good job is the quickest path to wealth when in reality there’s a way to think rich that is taught in this book. Join in on this intriguing conversation as we break down the truths we were taught by many when the truth is only un

What If You Stopped Caring What People Think? May 18, 2026 5801 Sometimes there’s one book that just completely hits you in a way you never expected. Meditations was that book for us. After reading through it multiple times, the lessons we’ve gained have been extremely enlightening. Will it become a yearly ritual for us to pick up this 2,000 year old book? S1E12 Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Find us on social media - @TwoBrosLit

Stop Making Excuses! You Don’t Know What You’re Capable Of. May 4, 2026 4818 Today on Two Bros Lit we dig into David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me — comparing audiobook vs reading, reacting to his extreme feats and traumatic upbringing, and using the book to fuel workouts and toughen routines. We also wrestle with the cost of relentless self-discipline versus staying present for family, the dangers of social media and short-form distraction, and practical takeaways: tighten you

You Wake Up Alone in Space… Now What? Apr 20, 2026 5399 Two Bros Lit discuss Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, mixing book vs. movie comparisons with personal reactions, science explanations (relativity, language, astrophage) and touches of humor about cigars, taxes and rainy podcasting. The episode highlights themes of friendship, sacrifice and curiosity as the hosts reflect on Rocky and Dr. Grace’s bond, story surprises, and why this book struck them em

You Can’t Control Other People—So Stop Trying Apr 6, 2026 5134 Can all of stoicism be boiled down to two words? “Let them”? How does “Let me” incorporate into that as well? While quite different than Ryan Holiday in style and prose, Mel presents a different package to stillness, satisfaction, and enough that definitely works for some. Whether or not we gained inspiration from the book is at the core of our discussion in this episode. S1E9 Let Them Theory by

Stop. Slow Down. Think. Mar 23, 2026 5672 Stillness = Satisfaction and Contentment. How do we become the most content we can possibly be in this life? Ending off Ryan Holiday’s initial trilogy on Stoicism we go into depth on what stillness means in our lives and how we can improve our own quality of life by learning to put the noise aside and focus on what’s important. S1E8 Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday Follow us on Social Media @

The Biggest Thing Standing Between You and Success? You. Mar 9, 2026 4512 Two Bros Lit dives into Ryan Holiday's Ego Is the Enemy, unpacking how pride undermines ambition, relationships, and fatherhood. The hosts discuss aspiration, success, and failure through stoic examples, personal stories about coaching, parenting, workplace politics, and why sometimes the best move is to keep your mouth shut. Takeaways center on self-awareness, private work to master ego, and usin

What If Your Biggest Problem Is Actually Your Opportunity? Feb 23, 2026 4514 As this book is broken up into its three pillars—perception, action, and will—we share personal stories about career setbacks, family, and finding meaning. Through examples from history and our own lives, we explore how reframing problems, taking decisive action, and building daily habits of character turn obstacles into opportunities. This can be done with a focus on priorities, mortality, and th

Aliens, The Multiverse, and Simulation Theory - Five Books That Shatter Reality Feb 9, 2026 4893 This one started as our top 5 fiction books and went deep into simulation theory, infinite universes, a time travel, aliens, and more! If you liked this episode and are interested in hearing more about these topics then let us know on our socials - @TwoBrosLit

Want to Change Your Life? Start With Your Bed. Jan 27, 2026 4659 This was an excellent little book! The stories inside were inspiring and encouraging but was it too much story and not enough substance? We get into that in this episode! S1E4 Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven Find us on social media: @TwoBrosLit

Getting Older Doesn’t Make You Wiser Jan 15, 2026 4720 This was an amazing book to start with and we can’t wait for more! Follow our socials to find out what we’ll be reading and feel free to make suggestions! Please leave comments, like and share! Find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and coming soon Facebook @TwoBrosLit S1E3 Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday

From Stuck to LIT in 2026! Jan 4, 2026 6324 What steps do we need to follow to ensure we can reach our goals in 2026? What goals should we set? This is a longer episode we originally thought we would split into two episodes but we have so much content coming that we said what the heck, we’ll just go ahead and put out a 2 hour episode 😎 Please leave comments, like and share! Find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and coming soon Facebook

Why the name “Two Bros Lit?” Dec 31, 2025 3660 Just getting our feet wet in this first episode! We discuss why we chose our name and reminisce over great cigars we’ve had and enjoy as well as what the future looks like for the Two Bros Lit podcast!

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