Bookworm

Bookworm

Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson

Episodes 250
Avg. Duration 1h 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (111)
Since Jul 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the author's lessons to their lives.

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Recent Episodes

250: Design Love In by Marcus Buckingham

Jun 05, 2026 1h 22m

Today's author promises to help us unleash the most powerful force in business — love. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it means to design love in as leaders and experience-makers.Support…

249: What You're Made For by George Raveling

May 22, 2026 1h 22m

This episode is sponsored by:St. Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now!Today's author shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his career working with some of the world's…

248: How to Live a Meaningful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

May 08, 2026 1h 38m

Today's authors promise to help you build purpose, clarity, and connection without quitting your job, blowing up your life, or starting from scratch. Join Mike & Cory as they consider how to use…

247: The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg

Apr 24, 2026 1h 40m

This episode is sponsored by:St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now!Today's author promises to give us a guide to creating, contributing, and actualizing our potential amid the…

246: The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni

Apr 10, 2026 1h 34m

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Today's author promises to teach us…

245: The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr

Mar 27, 2026 1h 29m

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Today's author (and acclaimed…

244: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

Mar 13, 2026 1h 26m

Today's author promises to transform the way we coach others by offering us seven simple questions. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to level up their own coaching habits.New Media SummitThe…

243: The End of Burnout by Jonathan Malesic

Feb 27, 2026 1h 35m

Have you ever felt "burnt out?" Burnout has become our go-to term for talking about the pressure and dissatisfaction we experience. Today's author shares his own experience and proposes an…

242: The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions by Joseph Nguyen

Feb 13, 2026 1h 28m

Today's author promises to teach us frameworks and principles to help us stop overthinking when trying to decide. Join Mike and Cory as they attempt to escape the endless "what if" loops in their…

241: Intentional by Chris Bailey

Jan 30, 2026 1h 22m

Today's author promises to distill a decade of deep research on productivity to deliver a profound, practical, and counterintuitive road map to getting things done. Join Mike & Cory as they…

240: Hacking the Human Mind by Richard Shotton & Michaelaaron Flicker

Jan 16, 2026 1h 29m

Note: If you're only hearing Mike, delete and redownload the file.Today's authors promise to teach us the behavioral science secrets behind 17 of the world's best brands. Join Mike & Cory as they…

239: Proust and The Squid by Maryanne Wolf

Jan 02, 2026 1h 40m

Today's author (and neuropsychologist) shows us how and why the human brain has adapted in order to read and write. Join Mike & Cory as they examine the past and consider the future of the…

238: Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian

Dec 19, 2025 1h 35m

Today's author promises to help us build a visual-first system to capture, connect, and use our ideas like never before. Join Mike & Cory as ponder the creative power of the visual…

237: Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz

Dec 05, 2025 1h 47m

For years, we’ve been told the answer to burnout is better balance. Today’s author promises to show us a better way. Join Mike and Cory as they examine an alternative approach to ambition.Support the…

236: Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday

Nov 21, 2025 1h 38m

Today’s author promises to teach us how to listen more than we talk, to think with nuance, to ruthlessly question our own beliefs, and to develop a method of self-education. Join Mike & Cory as…

235: Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

Nov 07, 2025 1h 39m

Today’s authors promise to help us transform the way we communicate our ideas. Join Mike & Cory as they dive into what makes an idea sticky. Support the Show Recommend a Book Mike’s Personal…

234: Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore

Oct 24, 2025 1h 31m

Today’s author promises to give us the tools we need to turn influence into income. Join Mike & Cory as they consider building their own dream brand partnerships. Support the Show Recommend a…

233: Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau

Oct 10, 2025 1h 28m

Today’s author promises to give us the antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to redefine their relationships with the clock. Support the…

232: Published by Chandler Bolt

Sep 26, 2025 1h 34m

Today’s author promises to give us a map to go from blank page to published author as fast as possible. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what it takes to actually write a book. Support the…

231: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy

Sep 12, 2025 1h 42m

Today’s author promises to give us tactics we can use to overcome procrastination and take action on what’s really important. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to seize the day with decision,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Bookworm have?

Bookworm has published 250 episodes since July 2016, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Bookworm still active?

Bookworm is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 37m.

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