by The Free Press
Fewer of us than ever are reading books for pleasure. Shilo Brooks is on a mission to change that. Old School is a new podcast from The Free Press about great books and how reading them can make us stronger, better men. The show features intimate conversations with fascinating men—from fitness gurus to philosophers—about the books that shaped their lives. New episodes out every Thursday. Read with us: https://bookshop.org/lists/old-school-with-shilo-brooks
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June 25, 2026
Host Shilo Brooks shares a personal message with listeners, offering insights into his journey and the podcast's direction.
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Shilo Brooks interviews Richard Reeves about the challenges facing boys and men and the policies needed to support them.
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Host Shilo Brooks interviews acclaimed biographer Walter Isaacson about the historical context and enduring impact of the Declaration of Independence's most famous sentence.
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Fewer of us than ever are reading books for pleasure. Shilo Brooks is on a mission to change that. Old School is a new podcast from The Free Press about great books and how reading them can make us stronger, better men. The show features intimate conversations with fascinating men—from fitness gurus to philosophers—about the books that shaped their lives. New episodes out every Thursday.
Read with us: https://bookshop.org/lists/old-school-with-shilo-brooks
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