Thecuriousmanspodcast

In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with authors, educators and story tellers, Silke Rose West and Joseph Sarosy about their book How To Tell Stories To Children. Sharing a story with one and other is as old as we are and in so doing we share a piece of ourselves. West and Sarosy explore how we can do that with our children and in the process nurture a stronger and more durable connection with our children. In an era of devices and media this book distills down the simple yet complex art of telling a story and making a stronger bond.

In this interview Matt Crawford speaks with author Alec Lobrano about his book My Place At The Table. This book is a delectable treat. Lobrano is open and honest in this book about his life, his love of travel and food and his career. "Jumping out a window" and taking a job in Paris as a fashion writer, despite the fact that he was not fluent and knew nothing about fashion. A story of following your dreams and being true to thine self. This book is a shower for the brain.

In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with author Brian Hall about his novel The Stone Loves The World. This is a deep and layered novel about family, lose, loneliness and communication. How do we define the word lonely? I think we all have learned a little more about that word through the pandemic. Hall taps into that and so many more emotions in this engrossing read. Science, math, music and psychology all play a part in this absorbing read.

In this interview Matt Crawford speaks with author Philip D'Anieri about his book The Appalachian Trail. Almost everyone has heard of this massive trail that travels from Georgia to Maine, but how did it come into existence? Why and by whom? D'Anieri goes back to its inception and how the trail has evolved over time while highlighting the people involved and the hard work it took and takes to maintain this American treasure.

In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with author, Founder  and CEO of Seiler Tucker Inc. about her new book Exit Rich. Over 90% of businesses do not sell. Why is that? Tucker brings her vast expertise in the Merger & Acquisition field for over 20 years to this book and shows us how to build a business to sell from its inception. Even if you don't yet own a business this is the place to start.

Author Leah Garrett details the amazing exploits of X Troop, a World War II German-Jewish commando unit. These commandos were Jewish refugees who escaped persecution while some of their family members had not. At first considered alien enemies by Britain these men would go on to becoming one of its most effective fighting forces. A true story of justice, these men were literally fighting against the clock to try and save their families from the Nazi scourge. A heart-wrenching yet uplifting read. Please do.

Matt Crawford speaks with author Claire Nelson about her book Things I Learned From Falling Down. In 2018 Nelson made international headlines after falling 25 feet in Joshua Tree Park and seriously injuring herself. Alone with no cell service and unable to move for 4 days, her's is a true story of perseverance and resolve.  An honest and unvarnished look at her life and what happened before and after the accident will have you contemplating your own. While you will come for the fall you will stay for Claire's rising.

In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with author Robert Smith about his book Suppressed. As a former New York Times Washington correspondent Smith details how some stories get told and why some don't. From hiring reporters of a certain party, holding back negative stories about business, covering the My Lai massacre and even Smith's involvement in Watergate. This book is a useful tool to navigate the partisan climate we are now in and Smith uses his many years as a reporter, lawyer and mediator to guide the way. Required reading!

In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with author Eric Lindner about his book Tiger In The Sea. On a moonless September night in 1962, a Flying Tiger lost 3 of 4 engines and had to ditch into a roiling Atlantic Ocean with 20 foot swells, 1000 miles from land. A story of unequaled bravery and heroism this is a story that need to be read. Lindner details the grace and fortitude exampled by Captain Jon Murray and his crew on that chilly evening in their efforts to save the passengers after surviving a harrowing open ocean landing. 

In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with Tom Vartanian about his book 200 years of American Financial Panics. Vartanian brings his vast experience in the financial sector, both on the private and public side of the equation. Why does the United States continue to suffer financial crisis after crisis? Whether we have regulations to avoid these moments or not they still seem to find us, why? Dive into to this informative yet easy to follow read to better understand why and how we can avoid it in the future.