Best Will Backman Podcasts (2024)

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Caraval by Stephanie Garber 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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This week Camila and Jen are joined by Jen’s daughter, Corinne, as they discuss Caraval, the first book in Stephanie Garber’s YA Fantasy trilogy of the same name. In addition to Caraval, the ladies also give their opinions on the age gap trope and all things literary romance, from cowboy (Elsie Silver), to vampire (Stephenie Meyer), to regency (Jul…

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The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 1:09:23

4M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Join Camila and Jen as they discuss The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. A finalist for the 2020 Noble Prize for Fiction, The Dutch House begins in the 1960s and explores the questions of inheritance, love, and forgiveness over the span of five decades.By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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Beartown by Frederik Backman 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Join Camila and Jen as they discuss Beartown by Swedish author Fredrick Backman. Much darker than this previous novels, Backman uses Beartown’s obsession with ice hockey as the backdrop for exploring serious issues such as bullying, rape, and suicide.By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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New Year, New Books 44:23

6M ago44:23

44:23

Happy New Year! Jen and Camila kick off 2024 and with a recap of their favorite holiday reads and their personal reading goals, followed by a sneak preview of the first four books for Season 2. This is a SPOILER FREE episode!By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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Top 5 Books of the Year 59:06

6M ago59:06

59:06

It’s our last episode of Season 1! Join Camila and Jen for a recap of 2023 as they each share their top five reads for the year. This is a SPOILER FREE episode!By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 1:00:04

7M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Jen and Camila revisit nonfiction in their discussion of the New York Times best seller, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Best known as the lead singer of the band Japanese Breakfast, Zauner explores her upbringing as an American Korean, and ultimately faces the threat of losing access to her Korean culture when her mother becomes terminally il…

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50 Book Review!

8M ago

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50 books over 5+years! We reflect on our incredible journey, and all of the great (as well as terrible) books we have read.By Two Guys, One Book

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Bonus Episode: Manacled by SenLinYu Part 1 1:12:19

8M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Bonus Episode Part 1 of 2 - Happy Halloween! As a special treat for spooky season, Camila and Jen are discussing Manacled by SenLinYu. First uploaded to Wattpad in 2018 and now available exclusively on AO3, this “Dramione” reimagining of Harry Potter has recently taken over BookTok and is changing the game when it comes to fan fiction.…

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Bonus Episode: Manacled by SenLinYu Part 2 46:03

8M ago46:03

46:03

Bonus Episode Part 2 of 2 - Happy Halloween! As a special treat, Camila and Jen are discussing Manacled by SenLinYu. First uploaded to Wattpad in 2018 and now available exclusively on AO3, this “Dramione” reimagining of Harry Potter has recently taken over BookTok and is changing the game when it comes to fan fiction.…

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Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 53:27

9M ago53:27

53:27

This week Camila and Jen journey into the Grishaverse to discuss Six of Crows, the first book of Leigh Bardugo’s #1 New York Times bestselling high fantasy duology.By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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The Turn of the Screw by Henry James 44:53

9M ago44:53

44:53

This week Jen and Camila kick off spooky season with the classic gothic horror novella from Henry James, The Turn of the Screw. Since its initial publication in 1898, this story has fascinated audiences with its ambiguity and is considered to be the most critically analyzed ghost in the English language.…

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Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

9M ago

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Eight strangers find themselves in an unusual hostage situation in this fun and heartfelt story.By Two Guys, One Book

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 59:52

10M ago59:52

59:52

This week Jen and Camila discuss the newest book from New York Times bestselling author R. F. Kuang: Yellowface. Kuang’s novel offers readers a glimpse of the sometimes dark and often ruthless worlds of publishing and social media while exploring topics such as racism, diversity, and cultural appropriation.…

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 1:09:21

10M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Join Camila and Jen this week as they discuss Matt Haig’s international besteller, The Midnight Library. In his novel, Haig uses the main character’s suicide attempt as a plot device to frame the philosophical and somewhat controversial question: what makes life worth living? September is National Suicide Prevention Month. 988lifeline.org provides …

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bsdtalk267 - Interview with Hans Petter Selasky

10M ago

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Interview by Michael Dexter with FreeBSD developer Hans Petter Selasky who passed away this summer in a traffic accident in Norway. Post on the FreeBSD email list https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/freebsd-announce/2023-July/000076.html File Info: 29 Min. 14MB Ogg Link: https://archive.org/download/bsdtalk267/bsdtalk267.ogg…

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The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 1:21:47

10M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

This week Jen and Camila return from their summer hiatus to discuss the 2021 New York Times bestseller, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. A coming-of-age story set in 1954 over the span of just 10 days, The Lincoln Highway serves as a reminder that sometimes all you need is a faithful companion and the open road.…

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The Pioneers by David McCullough

11M ago

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A book about early American settlers and what they endured upon moving to the Northwest Territory.By Two Guys, One Book

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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy 1:39:39

11M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

Did they laugh? Did they cry? This episode Camila and Jen discuss some very challenging topics as they take a deep dive into Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died.By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson 1:36:37

12M ago1:36:37

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This week Camila and Jen venture into the genre of historical fiction as they discuss Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. In this difficult but important novel, Johnson examines the horrors of slavery through the lens of a white-passing Black woman with particular emphasis on her role as a mother.By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 1:35:19

1y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Fourth Wing is currently the hottest book that’s nowhere to be found, and this week Jen and Camila are discussing their take on all the things: fantasy, adventure, romance, and dragons. From bestselling author Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing is the first novel in her highly anticipated new series, The Empyrean.…

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Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover 1:01:17

1y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

This week Jen and Camila share their take on Reminders of Him, the #7 bestselling book of 2022 according to Forbes, by Colleen Hoover. The story of a young mother struggling to make peace with the traumatic events of her past, Reminders of Him suggests that forgiveness may just be the greatest gift of all.…

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The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson

1y ago

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An account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies.By Two Guys, One Book

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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 1:02:35

1y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Join Camila and Jen as they discuss Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver’s latest novel and winner of the 2022 Pulitzer prize for fiction. A modern retelling of Charles Dickens’s classic David Copperfield, the story is set in Lee County, Virginia, and follows the life of its titular character, Demon, as he navigates poverty, loss, and addiction.…

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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 1:38:18

1y ago1:38:18

1:38:18

What exactly does “in medias res” mean? Is it pronounced “Suh-LEE-nuh” or “Suh-LAY-nuh”? What are “wyrdmarks” and what do they have to do with anything? These questions and more are answered as Jen and Camila discuss “Throne of Glass,” the titular first novel in the high fantasy series by internationally bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.…

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The Maidens by Alex Michaelides 1:12:07

1y ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Camila and Jen offer up their take on “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of “The Silent Patient.” This psychological thriller incorporates elements of Greek mythology throughout and ends with a twist that you’ll never see coming!By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano 1:19:17

1y ago1:19:17

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Join Camila and Jennifer as they discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of “Dear Edward.” An Oprah’s Book Club pick, “Hello Beautiful” is a heart-wrenching exploration of love, loss, joy, tragedy, and the endurance of familial ties.By Camila A. and Jennifer W.

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Liberation Day by George Saunders

1y ago

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A collection of 9 short stories from one of the best modern writers. We thought some of these stories were excellent, while others didn't leave a strong impression.By Two Guys, One Book

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Trailer 4:52

1y ago4:52

4:52

Welcome to Bibliophiles at Home, the bookclub podcast for introverts. Meet your hosts Jennifer and Camila as they share their reading preferences, question their former favorites (ahem, Twilight), and announce the title for the first book club discussion.By Bibliophiles at Home

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And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

1+ y ago

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A classic mystery tale with twists and turns, and perhaps too many characters.By Two Guys, One Book

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Fulfillment by Alec MacGillis

1+ y ago

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A book on "Winning and Losing in One-Click America." Brian found this book fulfilling, Tim not quite as much.By Two Guys, One Book

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The Great Mental Models (Volume 1) by Rhiannon Beaubien & Shane Parrish

1+ y ago

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A high-level overview of various general thinking concepts that could change the way you see the world.By Two Guys, One Book

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The Postman by David Brin

1+ y ago

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A post-apocalyptic dystopian novel about a man fighting for civilization.By Two Guys, One Book

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The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

2y ago

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Basically a less funny, less charming version of Forrest GumpBy Two Guys, One Book

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Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

2y ago

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A powerful, poetic book written by a father for his son.By Two Guys, One Book

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The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell

2y ago

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A book about a British couple adapting to life in Denmark as they try to see if it really is the happiest country in the world.By Two Guys, One Book

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The Overstory by Richard Powers

2+ y ago

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A book about trees and intersecting lives over generations.By Two Guys, One Book

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Ben Esposito- Turning Professional 21:45

2+ y ago21:45

21:45

In this episode we have Ben Esposito . Ben is turning professional and just getting started. We discuss ways to handle stress on the golf course and using his Mental Golf Type to his advantage. ======================================================================================================Check out www.mentalgolftype.com to get your Mental Go…

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Kris Showalter - A New SENIOR Professional 20:40

2+ y ago20:40

20:40

In this episode, John and Kiel talk with Kris Showalter. Kris has a very interesting story about becoming a professional. He is now all in and learning his Mental Golf Type to help him be successful at the senior professional level! Tune in to hear his story and what he can get better with to reach the peak of his career. --- Send in a voice messag…

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Martin Golobic - Amateur Competitor 31:01

2+ y ago31:01

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In the episode, John and Kiel work with Martin Golobic. Martin plays in mid amateur events and is becoming very competitive. Martin originally took the Mental Golf Type assessment and tested incorrectly. He immediately felt like something was off trying to play in a way that goes against his nature hardwiring. Listen to what happened after he figur…

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Kendra Dalton - Journey To The LPGA 23:48

2+ y ago23:48

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In this episode John and Kiel work with Kendra Dalton. Kendra is on her journey to make the LPGA tour. She is in the beginning stages of implementing her Mental Golf Type training and having great success. Listen to what she is doing and some lessons that John and Kiel help her implement to take it to the next level! If you want to get your Mental …

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Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

2+ y ago

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A coming-of-age tale with a dash of mystery and set in the marshlands.By Two Guys, One Book

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Dave Backman - Amateur Player 23:26

2+ y ago23:26

23:26

In this episode we have Dave Backman. Dave is having some trouble as he gets closer to the green. He wants to know how he can do it in practice so well, but on the course gets nervous over shots. This is a very common issue for amateur golfers. In this episode, we do a deep dive with Dave to show him why this happens and how to use his Mental Golf …

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Todd Casabella - Professional Coach and Player 22:09

2+ y ago22:09

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In this episode we have Todd Casabella on the show to do a deep dive into his Mental Golf Type. Todd is also on his way to becoming a certified Mental Golf Type coach. He is already a very successful coach especially with junior players. We go deep into himself as a player, also some of his students. Todd is an ISFP ================================…

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Daniel Jermak - Former College Player With An Interesting Story 32:20

2+ y ago32:20

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In this episode we have Daniel Jermak. Daniel was a former college player and now a coach. He has an interesting background story that shaped him as a person. We do a deep dive into his Mental Golf Type to help him as a player and a coach. Daniel is an INTJ ============================================================================================…

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Bryce Barker - Making Moves As A Professional 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

40:15

In this episode we have Bryce Barker who is a professional player. Bryce is making moves on the mini tours and striving to make the big show. We dive into his Mental Golf Type and game to give clear direction of how to keep advancing. Bryce has made great strides in a short time. He is late to the competitive game. Find out his secret to quick adva…

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Anthony Mackenzie - How he went from 90's to breaking 80 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

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Anthony Mackenzie is an amateur player who is all in on improving. In this episode you will hear how he drastically improved his scores. We also dive into the next level for him and how to supercharge his improvements! Make sure to get your Mental Golf Type for free by visiting https://www.mentalgolftype.com Find out how to personalize your Mental …

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Alex Naumovski - College Player 23:51

2+ y ago23:51

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In this episode, John and Kiel help Alex (a good college player) learn to overcome self doubt. Alex struggles to shoot below a certain score and gets stuck under pressure. See why this happens and how it can apply to your game! Alex is an ENFP and really gets hung up on mistakes... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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Sam Weber - Professional Player 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

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In this episode, John and Kiel have Sam Weber on the show. Sam is playing professionally and chasing the dream of getting to the PGA Tour. We do a deep dive into Sam's performance and practice. Make sure to get your Mental Golf Type for FREE at www.mentalgolftype.com You will hear in this episode how impactful knowing your Mental Golf Type is to pe…

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Ian Weinberg 33:29

2+ y ago33:29

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Ian is a lower handicap amatuer player. He is a competitive player and his biggest struggle is staying present and executing under pressure. Find out what is causing these issues for him and the secrets to play at a high level under pressure. Make sure to get your Mental Golf Type for free at https://www.mentalgolftype.com. --- Send in a voice mess…

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Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

3y ago

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