A Book with Legs
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David Zaslav - Exclusive Interview
A Book with Legs
10/09/23 • 25 min
BONUS EPISODE: David Zaslav, CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery joins Cole and Bill to continue the conversation about The Warner Brothers by Chris Yogerst. Zaslav gives insight into how the brothers positioned the company for success, the power of film in today’s society, and how the media giant is building towards the future. Zaslav also shares a story involving Robert Evans, Frank Sinatra, and Mia Farrow!
Lori Garver - Escaping Gravity
A Book with Legs
11/06/23 • 74 min
“You have to have a drive and a willingness to get bloody by standing up for something greater than yourself.”
Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver joins Cole to discuss her book, Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age. Lori’s book is a firsthand account of her career at NASA, highlighted by her role in the private sector’s involvement in the nation’s space program. The conversation covers the hurdles she faced, how incentive structures can lead to good and bad, and how free market capitalism can deliver human potential.
Randall Sullivan - Graveyard of the Pacific
A Book with Legs
10/23/23 • 72 min
Randall Sullivan joins Cole and Bill for a conversation about his book, Graveyard of the Pacific: Shipwreck and Survival on America's Deadliest Waterway. The book describes the haunting history of the Columbia River Bar, one of the deadliest bar crossings on the globe, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The discussion covers the dangers associated with the area, the shipwrecks and lives lost, and Randall's first-hand journey crossing the bar.
Chris Yogerst - The Warner Brothers
A Book with Legs
10/09/23 • 85 min
Chris Yogerst joins Cole and Bill for a conversation about his book, The Warner Brothers. Yogerst’s book chronicles the lives of four brothers – Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack and how they built one of Hollywood’s most distinguishable studios, which now stands as one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. The discussion covers how the family’s values shaped the movies they created, the successful investments they made in technology, and the legacy the brothers left behind.
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Diana B. Henriques - Taming the Street
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09/18/23 • 92 min
“FDR was brilliant in recognizing there is a connection between a fair economy with well-regulated markets and a strong democracy with broad public support. He saw those as inextricable, and that’s why his financial reforms were the heart and soul of the New Deal.”
Award winning author Diana B. Henriques joins Cole to discuss her book, Taming the Street: The Old Guard, the New Deal, and FDR's Fight to Regulate American Capitalism. Diana’s book recounts the steps President Franklin D. Roosevelt took to regulate Wall Street during the 1929 stock market crash and through the Great Depression. The conversation covers the cast of characters involved in regulating #markets, some of the initial backlash, and how the New Deal still plays a key role on today’s Wall Street.
Peter Stark - Gallop Toward the Sun
A Book with Legs
09/05/23 • 79 min
New York Times Best Selling author Peter Stark makes his second appearance on the podcast, this time to discuss his book Gallop Toward the Sun. Peter’s book highlights the widely unfamiliar conflict between Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison. The conversation covers how the two men became exceptional leaders, why a struggle between local politics and a young federal government shaped westward expansion, and Tecumseh’s eagerness to defend indigenous land and his people’s way of life.
Matt Lindland - Exclusive Interview
A Book with Legs
08/21/23 • 36 min
The discussion surrounding Michael Thomsen’s book, Cage Kings, continues as former mixed martial artist Matt “The Law” Lindland joins Cole to talk about his path to the Olympics, the Supreme Court, and the UFC.
Greg Steinmetz - The Richest Man Who Ever Lived
A Book with Legs
08/07/23 • 75 min
“The name Fugger in Germany is like the name Rockefeller in the US.”
Greg Steinmetz joins Cole and Bill for his second appearance on the show, this time to discuss his book, The Richest Man Who Ever Lived. The book explores the life of German banker Jacob Fugger. The discussion focuses on how Fugger built his empire of wealth, the partnerships he created along the way, and the lasting legacy he left behind.
Brett Scott - Cloudmoney
A Book with Legs
07/24/23 • 88 min
“Does it matter if you pay with cash, card, iPhone, or Bitcoin?”
Cole and author Brett Scott delve into that question when discussing Scott’s book, Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto, and the War for Our Wallets. Scott’s work explores the idea of how a digital monetary system has resulted in anti-cash messaging. The conversation covers the players in the current financial system and how cash is no longer king.
Michael Thomsen - Cage Kings
A Book with Legs
08/21/23 • 95 min
Michael Thomsen joins Cole in this episode to discuss his book, Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry. Michael’s book highlights the cast of characters who built the UFC from the ground up. The conversation covers why these executives believed in mixed martial arts despite going through a variety of hurdles, how television broadcasting and streaming deals put the UFC on the map, and the fighters who made the sport mainstream.
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FAQ
How many episodes does A Book with Legs have?
A Book with Legs currently has 79 episodes available.
What topics does A Book with Legs cover?
The podcast is about Management, Investing, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on A Book with Legs?
The episode title 'Randall Sullivan - Graveyard of the Pacific' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Book with Legs?
The average episode length on A Book with Legs is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Book with Legs released?
Episodes of A Book with Legs are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of A Book with Legs?
The first episode of A Book with Legs was released on Feb 7, 2022.
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