by Seán Barnes and Carl Davidson
Seán and Carl are two passionate book lovers who are UNLOCKING GREAT BOOKS! In each episode we explore a book, and how it has translated into our world, or the world of someone else. We think reading is fun, and important, and we encourage you to read these books and let us know what you think! Every episode is a very listenable 20-30mins... great for the commute or when you're out for a wander. Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com
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August 11, 2025
<p>We reflect on our last batch of 10 books, known as Season 5.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss what moved us, what changed us and kick around a few ideas for what is next. Let us know what you think and please rate the show.</p><p><br></p><p>Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us</strong> on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.</p><p><strong>Connect with us here:</strong> <a href="mailto:the232podcast@gmail.com">the232podcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><strong>Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at:</strong> <a href="http://impactprofessional.nz/">impactprofessional.nz</a></p>
August 3, 2025
<p>We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with <strong>Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig</strong></p><p><br></p><p>ZAMM, as it is affectionately known, is a huge book in so many dimensions. Carl describes it as a "cultural phenomenon".</p><p>We have been itching to take on this on for a while. Carl referred to the Smithsonian exhibit - this is a great article that explores Pirsig, the trip, his tools of the writing trade and the impact of his writing: <a href="https://motorcyclestudies.org/volume-17-2021/chrome-and-black-and-dusty-robert-pirsigs-motorcycle-heritage-paul-f-johnston/">https://motorcyclestudies.org/volume-17-2021/chrome-and-black-and-dusty-robert-pirsigs-motorcycle-heritage-paul-f-johnston/</a> </p><p>Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us</strong> on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.</p><p><strong>Connect with us here:</strong> <a href="mailto:the232podcast@gmail.com">the232podcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><strong>Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at:</strong> <a href="http://impactprofessional.nz/">impactprofessional.nz</a></p>
July 27, 2025
<p>We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with <strong>handfuls of fiction!!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Today we chat fiction, why we read fiction, and why you should read fiction too. Carl introduces the Sorbet/Teppenyaki/Kale framework, and Seán discusses books to share with others, and books to escape.</p><p><br></p><p>The longlist of what we covered:</p><ul><li>Gregg Hurwitz Orphan X series (we talked about the latest episode, "Nemesis)</li><li>Mick Herron Slow Horses series</li><li>Richard Flanagan "The Narrow Road to the Deep North"</li><li>Hanya Yanagihara, "A Little Life"</li><li>Leo Tolstoy “War and Peace”</li><li>Richard Osman “Thursday Murder Club” and series</li><li>Robert Ludlum “The Bourne Identity”</li><li>Tom Clancy “Hunt for Red October”</li><li>Lucinda Riley “The Seven Sisters”</li><li>Graham Greene “Our Man in Havana”</li><li>Lee Child Jack Reacher series</li><li>Judith Kerr “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit”</li><li>James Joyce “The Dead” - a short story.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Fill your boots! And let us know some goodies.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)</p><p>or find out where to grab these books here: <a href="https://booko.nz/9781802060263/The-Big-Con-How-the-Consulting-Industry-Weakens-our-Businesses-Infantilizes-our-Governments-and-Warps-our-Economies"></a><a href="https://booko.co.nz/w/10033590/The-Theory-of-the-Leisure-Class_by_Thorstein-Veblen">https://booko.co.nz/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us</strong> on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.</p><p><strong>Connect with us here:</strong> <a href="mailto:the232podcast@gmail.com">the232podcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><strong>Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at:</strong> <a href="http://impactprofessional.nz/">impactprofessional.nz</a></p>
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Seán and Carl are two passionate book lovers who are UNLOCKING GREAT BOOKS!
In each episode we explore a book, and how it has translated into our world, or the world of someone else. We think reading is fun, and important, and we encourage you to read these books and let us know what you think! Every episode is a very listenable 20-30mins... great for the commute or when you're out for a wander.
Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com
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