Wars aren’t just won by soldiers. They’re won by ideas. In this episode, I explore The Art of Military Innovation: Lessons from the Israeli Defense Forces by Edward N. Luttwak and Eitan Shamir — a fascinating deep dive into how Israel turned scarcity, improvisation, and urgency into an engine of military innovation.

From the chaotic birth of the IDF in 1948 to game-changing inventions like the Iron Dome and Merkava tank, this episode unpacks how Israel’s unique ecosystem, academic-military links, and fearless experimentation keeps it ahead of the curve.

In this episode, I dive into A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway, Factotum by Charles Bukowski and Knife by Salman Rushdie. From café tables in Paris to dive bars and hospital beds, these books show what it really means to live - and write - through chaos, regret and survival. No fluff. Just words that cut deep.

In this episode of The BookJelly Podcast, we dive into The Wolf by Nate Blakeslee. It's a gripping story of O-Six, the legendary wolf who captured hearts and headlines.

It’s a deep, reflective journey into the wild ecosystems of Yellowstone, the science and emotion behind species reintroduction and what it truly means to coexist with nature.

Tune in, reflect, and let the call of the wild remind you that the story of Yellowstone’s wolves is ultimately a story about us all.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Andrew Knoll’s fascinating book, A Brief History of Earth. I break down the key ideas, share my reflections and find out what makes this book both challenging and rewarding. This episode will leave you with a lot to think about. Tune in for a journey thru time and the story of our home.

In this episode, I discuss the longevity lessons from the Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.

I review Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking in this episode. Written after the death of her husband, this book is her personal journey into grief and loss. I reflect on Didion's vivid depiction of mourning, the "Vortex Effect" of unexpected memories, and the poignant reality that grief has no timeline. Discover why Didion's honest narrative is both relatable and comforting, and why this memoir is a must-read for anyone who has faced loss. Don’t miss this heartfelt review—subscribe and share.