Why Bill Nye’s Favorite Book Is Really About Better Teaching
A fifth grader discovers the story of a self-taught mathematician who navigated by the stars, and a lifelong passion for science begins.
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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Explains Why Attack on Titan Feels Political
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan explains how Attack on Titan explores political conflict, propaganda, systemic oppression, and historical trauma.
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Leader or Manager? The Reinvention Shift That Matters
Every organization operates on a specific frequency. Just as metronomes on a shared wooden board align their swings until they tick as one, a team naturally adopts the emotional…
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Power of Choice: The Ultimate Guide to Reclaiming Agency
As Albert Camus famously wrote, “There is but one truly serious philosophical problem—and that is suicide.” Why would a discussion on high-level leadership begin with such a dark premise? Because at its absolute core, suicide represents the extreme end of an external locus of control. It is the ultimate, tragic outcome of a mind whose…
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Victoria Aveyard Reveals Tolkien’s Impact on Tempest in 2026
In this interview, fantasy author Victoria Aveyard discusses how J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings shaped her writing career and creative worldview. Aveyard breaks down Tolkien’s legacy, explores the mechanics of high-fantasy world-building, and offers insights into her daily writing process. She also shares an exclusive preview of her fantasy novel Tempest and its…
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Did Middle-earth Really Change Victoria Aveyard’s Writing?
Victoria Aveyard’s journey as a storyteller is deeply rooted in classic fantasy literature. In a recent interview, the bestselling author revealed how reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings forever altered her life and creative path. The iconic trilogy mattered deeply to Aveyard because it ignited her desire to build her own worlds. Reading…
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Finding Identity: Mike Drucker and Convenience Store Woman
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and comedian Mike Drucker—whose eclectic resume includes naming the iconic Zelda character Groose and getting “killed by the Terminator.” He’s also the author of Good Game, No Rematch, a deeply personal and sharply funny collection that blends…
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Real Leaders Lead With Conviction Not With Tight Control
Why is it that standard corporate managers struggle to get employees to show up on time on Monday morning, while certain historic figures—and even bizarre cult leaders—can inspire total, unwavering devotion? If you rely solely on paying people a wage and expecting them to follow a process, you aren’t leading. You’re practicing management at best….
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Discovering Rock Culture: Margaret Cho and Pamela Barres
Quick Answer: In this exclusive interview, comedian Margaret Cho discusses Pamela Des Barres’ groundbreaking 1987 rock memoir I’m With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie and its profound influence on her artistic development. Cho analyzes how the book reframed groupie culture, altered her perception of fame, and helped shape her own stand-up writing and performance…
