Books for Men Podcast
1) #264 | On Why ‘Lonesome Dove’ Is the Definitive Novel for Every Man—Timeless Themes of Adventure, Loss, Love, Loyalty, Sacrifice, Shame, Guilt, and Friendship
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti offers an in-depth yet concise review of Larry McMurtry’s “Lonesome Dove,” discussing the novel’s plot, major themes of leaving home for a dream, sacrifice, loss, adventure, aging...Show More
2) #263 | How Can a Book on Acting Help You Live a More Fulfilling Life?—Stanislavski’s ‘An Actor Prepares’ Will Show You
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into “An Actor Prepares” by Constantin Stanislavski, discussing Stanislavski’s lasting influence on acting, especially method acting, and explains why the book is valuable f...Show More
3) #262 | What Makes Stephen King’s Horror Classic “Carrie” Instantly Relatable for All of Us?
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the horror genre for the first time by discussing Stephen King’s debut novel, “Carrie”. Vigliotti provides background on King’s prolific career, examines the novel’s them...Show More
4) #261 | Why Did Benjamin Franklin Sit Naked Outside? The Surprising Rituals and Daily Habits of History’s Most Famous Artists, Scientists, and Thinkers
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Mason Currey’s “Daily Rituals: How Artists Work”. He discusses Currey’s background, the book’s structure—161 short profiles of creative routines—and its diverse cast of f...Show More
5) #260 | Special Edition: What Is a Birthday, Anyway?—And the Societal Pressure to Feel 'Not Enough"
🎙 In this Special Edition episode of the "Books for Men” podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti shares his pop-up essay, “What is a Birthday Anyway?” Reflecting on his 39th birthday, he explores the meaning...Show More
6) #259 | Why Every Man Should Experience the Beauty of Haruki Murakami’s 1987 Coming of Age Novel ‘Norwegian Wood’ At Least Once
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into Haruki Murakami’s acclaimed coming-of-age novel Norwegian Wood. Vigliotti offers a compelling introduction to the book, unpacking its atmospheric exploration of love, l...Show More
7) #258 | Fear and Loathing in 2025: Why Does Hunter S Thompson’s Scathing Account of American Politics Still Matter Today?
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Hunter S. Thompson’s "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72," spotlighting Thompson’s groundbreaking gonzo journalism and his own admiration for the author. Vigliot...Show More
8) #257 | What Is the Timeless Lesson in Hemingway’s Pulitzer and Nobel Prize Winning Novella, ‘The Old Man and the Sea’?
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Ernest Hemingway’s classic novella, “The Old Man and the Sea”. He explores Hemingway’s life, literary influence, and the novella’s enduring themes of perseverance, luck,...Show More
9) #256 | Special Edition: Happy 3rd Anniversary, Books for Men—Some Fun Stats and Favorites From the Past 3 Years!
🎙 In this Special Edition episode of the "Books for Men” podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti celebrates the podcast’s third anniversary and reflects on the show’s journey since August 2022, sharing grati...Show More
10) #255 | Another Celebrity Memoir? I Know, But It’s Al Pacino—The Godfather, Scarface, Scent of a Woman, Heat—You Know the Guy!
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti examines Al Pacino’s 2024 memoir "Sonny Boy." Douglas discusses Pacino’s life, career, and the personal insights revealed in the book, emphasizing the difference between the artis...Show More