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Padraic Scanlan - Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine
Season 4 Episode 412
In this episode, Cole Smead and Conor O’Callaghan sit down with Author and Educator Padraic Scanlan to discuss his book, “Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine.” The three explore the history …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Russell Shorto - Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America
Season 4 Episode 411
In this episode, Cole Smead speaks with author and historian Russell Shorto about his latest book, ”Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America,” discussing th…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Kyle Paoletta - American Oasis
Season 4 Episode 410
In this episode, Cole and Bill Smead speak with journalist and author Kyle Paoletta about his book, “American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest.” Their conversation explores th…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Amar Bhide - Uncertainty and Enterprise: Venturing Beyond the Known
Season 4 Episode 409
In this episode, author, professor, and Council on Foreign Relations member Amar Bhide, joins Cole Smead to discuss his book, “Uncertainty and Enterprise: Venturing Beyond the Known.” Their conversat…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Mary Flannery - Geoffrey Chaucer: Unveiling the Merry Bard
Season 4 Episode 408
In this episode, writer and medievalist Mary Flannery joins Cole Smead to discuss her book, “Geoffrey Chaucer: Unveiling the Merry Bard.” Their discussion explores the life and work of English writer…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Smead Book List - Spring 2025
Season 4 Episode 407
In this special quarterly ‘book list’ episode of A Book with Legs, Cole and Bill Smead revisit the most memorable takeaways from the books recently featured on the podcast, share what’s on their curr…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Eric Metaxas - Bonhoeffer
Season 4 Episode 406
In this episode, author, speaker, and radio host Eric Metaxas joins Cole Smead to discuss his book, “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy.” Their discussion explores the remarkable life of Dietri…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Lucy Santos - Chain Reactions
Season 4 Episode 405
In this episode, Lucy Santos, freelance historian, writer, and consultant, joins Cole Smead to discuss her book, “Chain Reactions: The Hopeful History of Uranium.” Their discussion covers topics such…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Max Frumes - The Caesars Palace Coup
Season 4 Episode 404
Max Frumes, author and Global Head of Distressed and Restructuring at 9Fin, joins Cole Smead and Conor O’Callaghan to discuss his book, “The Caesars Palace Coup: How A Billionaire Brawl Over the Famo…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Doug Terreson - Can't Deny It
Season 4 Episode 403
In this special taping, live from the 2025 Smead Investor Oasis, legendary Wall Street analyst Doug Terreson joins Portfolio Managers Cole Smead and Bill Smead to explore his book "Can't Deny It". Th…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago