Another Week In The Books

The fellas are off this week but wanted to put up a throwback episode from Book I until they return next week. We hope you enjoy, let's get better this week!

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! Spike Lou and Rich are back to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to hire and fire a broadcaster in the same day over resurfaced tweets, the challenges of stepping outside your comfort zone, and how men can do better when it comes to accountability in the wake of the Cornell 7 case. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts and how we can all be better. Remember to subscribe, comment, like, and share. Let’s get better this week!

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! It’s First Friday, and the fellas are joined by Dave for a deeply personal conversation about grief, fatherhood, and being there for your children when they need you most. Dave opens up about supporting his son through a recent tragedy while navigating his own grief after losing a close friend.

The conversation also turns to the recent online discussions surrounding Kendrick Sampson and Savannah James. As always, the fellas bring honesty, perspective, and a little wisdom to the conversation.

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LXXVI, Spike Lou and Rich discuss the powerful indie film If I Go Will They Miss Me and its importance in exploring the relationship between Black fathers and sons. The conversation then shifts as Rich asks Spike Lou to reflect on the perception people have of him versus the reality of who he is.

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books!

In Chapter LXXV, Spike Lou and Rich discuss how they’d approach the Jennifer Hudson Show tunnel walk before diving into a deeper conversation about handling conflict with the maturity and wisdom that come with getting older. What happens when you feel like something needs to be checked, but you also have too much to lose?

The fellas get into pride, perspective, consequences, and knowing when it’s worth standing your ground—and when it’s better to walk away.

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books!

It’s First Friday, and the fellas are joined by Alex Sweet, co-host of The Raw Room Podcast, for a conversation covering family, relationships, personal growth, and the journey behind the man he’s become.

Alex opens up about the importance of having a great partner, how she’s helped him grow, his various endeavors throughout Nashville, and the story behind the creation of The Raw Room Podcast. It’s a conversation about partnership, purpose, entrepreneurship, and continuing to evolve while building something meaningful.

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Another Torn Pages episode with Spike Lou and Rich

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books!

This week, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by David Swett Jr. to honor the legacy of Nashville titan and David’s friend, Jamie Isabel.

The fellas reflect on the grief that comes with losing friends and peers, how those losses make us think about our own lives, and the legacy we hope to leave behind. They also dive into the recent backlash surrounding InvestFest and the ongoing conversation involving Stephen A. Smith and the NABJ.

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books!

It's First Friday, and that means Spike Lou and Rich are joined by David Swett Jr. This time, David brought along a special guest: Don Hardin, veteran construction executive, entrepreneur, and founder of the Don Hardin Group.

From leading major construction projects across Nashville and throughout the country to developing leaders, Don shares lessons that extend far beyond construction. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom on entrepreneurship, leadership, legacy, decision-making, and what it takes to build something that lasts. Don can easily narrate 20 more chapters.

What's the best piece of business or life advice you've ever received? Let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear your perspective and continue the conversation.

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Welcome back to Another Week in the Books!

In Chapter LXXI, Spike Lou and Rich dive into what happens when they're not operating at their best and how they respond when life throws them off their game. They also explore a question we've all considered: If money wasn't a factor, what would you do with your life?

The conversation wraps up with a discussion about how the younger generation consumes content, how attention spans and media habits continue to evolve, and what those changes could mean for the future of entertainment, creativity, and communication.

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