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Books for MenAuthor: Douglas Vigliotti
Do you enjoy reading but can't find the time? "Books for Men" is the perfect literary podcast for men in a hurry who want to read more and diversify their reading habits. In short episodes, every Monday, host and author Douglas Vigliotti, spotlights a different book that men will enjoy, sharing everything from novels to nonfiction, literary classics to self-help, crime fiction to memoirs, and providing key quotes and insights on authors, themes, writing styles, storytelling techniques, and life lessons from each book. Sign up for the monthly newsletter at BooksforMen.org. Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#278 | Special Edition: “One Plus One Doesn’t Equal Two” (+ Big Updates for 2026)
Episode 278
Monday, 29 December, 2025
🎙 In this special year-end episode of "Books for Men," host Douglas Vigliotti shares his pop-up piece "One Plus One Doesn’t Equal Two" and reflects on embracing uncertainty and mystery in life. Vigliotti announces major updates for 2026: the podcast will focus exclusively on fiction, with a new "Advice for Men" series on alternate weeks. He discusses the unique value of fiction in an AI-driven world and encourages listeners to find meaning beyond facts. Or as Vigliotti calls it in the essay, “…life’s ultimate task and skill.”✓ Sign up for the monthly newsletter at BooksforMen.org.📚 Learn more about "Aristotle for Novelists" at AristotleforNovelists.com or READ IT NOW!⚡️ Connect with the host on Instagram @douglasvigliotti or learn more about him at DouglasVigliotti.com.🎧 Listen to Douglas Vigliotti's other podcast: Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well.⭐️ Please consider sharing "Books for Men" with other men who enjoy reading, or subscribing and rating on your favorite podcast platform. Either goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show and inspire (more) men to read.🗣️ If you liked this episode, listen to episode #233 | Morning, Boys. How’s the Water?—The Life-Changing Importance of David Foster Wallace’s 2005 Commencement Speech ‘This Is Water’!💥 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:Introduction to the Special Edition Episode (00:09) - Douglas introduces the episode, explains its special format, and reminds listeners about the monthly companion newsletter.Year-End Reflections and the Importance of Checkpoints (01:19) - Douglas reflects on the significance of the New Year as a time to reset and recalibrate, especially for adults.Big Podcast Updates for 2026: Fiction Focus (02:16) - Announcement that the podcast will focus exclusively on fiction books in 2026, with rare exceptions for creative nonfiction.Why Fiction Matters in the Age of AI (03:38) - Douglas discusses the unique value of fiction versus nonfiction, especially as AI makes information more accessible.Advice for Men Series Announcement (04:45) - Introduction of a new series, "Advice for Men," to be featured on alternate weeks in 2026.Episode Structure for 2026 (05:50) - Explanation of the new alternating format: one week fiction, the next week advice for men.Pop-Up Piece Introduction: “One Plus One Doesn't Equal Two” (05:50) - Douglas introduces and contextualizes his pop-up piece, inspired by a visit to the Met and a Jackson Pollock painting.Reading of "One Plus One Doesn't Equal Two" (07:06) - Douglas reads his reflective essay on uncertainty, art, knowledge, and the metaphorical nature of life.Reflections on the Piece and Closing Thoughts (09:45) - Douglas connects the piece to the episode’s themes, thanks listeners, and encourages subscribing and connecting.Contact Information and Final Reminders (10:50) - Douglas shares how to reach him via Instagram or his website, and reminds listeners about the newsletter.
