What The Razor’s Edge Taught Charlie Cox About Real Success
Charlie Cox, the star of Daredevil: Born Again, identifies a profound shift in his personal philosophy after reading The Razor’s Edge by Somerset Maugham. Before discovering this classic tale, Cox navigated the high-pressure world of acting with a traditional view of achievement. Maugham’s protagonist, Larry Darrell, rejects conventional status to seek spiritual enlightenment. This journey […]
Andrew Bustamante’s Top Books for CIA and Business Wins
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Andrew Bustamante—a former covert CIA officer, Air Force veteran, founder of EverydaySpy, and co-author of Shadow Cell—to talk about the books that shaped his worldview, career, and personal philosophy. But this time, it’s not just one book. Andrew shares two […]
What Orwell’s Down and Out Gave Thomas Doherty in Life
We often view our lives through the lens of our own immediate comforts. However, this conversation reveals a more profound truth. Stepping into the shoes of those at the margins can fundamentally rewrite your worldview. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor Thomas Doherty reflects on Down and Out in Paris and […]
Sarah Shahi on Connection and the Power of Curiosity
We often think that success comes from having all the answers. However, this conversation reveals a different truth: The most powerful tool you can possess is a question. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actress Sarah Shahi reflects on how A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer helped her validate her own inquisitive […]
Why Hitchhiker’s Guide Inspired the Mind Behind Bone Lake
This time on Books That Changed My Life, director Mercedes Bryce Morgan joins Chris Collins to discuss The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Mercedes is among the most highly regarded directors working in horror today, so it may surprise some to learn that her favorite book is a comedy. But in this in-depth conversation, Mercedes […]
Jason Mewes on Deadshot, Literacy, and the Power of Escape
We often assume that a passion for reading starts in a quiet classroom. However, for some, the most vital education happens between the panels of a comic book. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor and comedian Jason Mewes reflects on Deadshot: Beginnings by Kim Yale and John Ostrander. This book did […]
Tembi Locke Finds Comfort in The Sum of Our Days by Allende
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the extraordinary Tembi Locke — actor, author, TV writer and producer, host of the podcast LIFTED, and now, narrator of her brand-new audiobook memoir Someday, Now, available starting today. Tembi is also an amateur herbalist, photographer, and passionate collector of […]
Rob Riggle Talks Manners, Character, and Dale Carnegie
We often think of the path to the top as a solo trek defined by sheer willpower. However, this conversation reveals a more collaborative truth: Your trajectory is actually determined by the bridges you build with others. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor and retired Marine Lt. Col. Rob Riggle reflects […]
How Raegan Revord Found Freedom Through One Book She Loves
In this inspiring episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with actor, author, and book club founder Raegan Revord. Known for their award-winning role on Young Sheldon and their debut novel Rules for Fake Girlfriends, published at just 15, Raegan brings a fresh, thoughtful perspective to how stories shape us. […]
Inside The Power Broker and the Systems That Shape Cities
We often view power as a matter of personality or elective office. However, this conversation reveals a more structural reality. True power lies in the systems that build our world—and the people who learn how to manipulate them. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, comedian Adam Conover discusses how The Power Broker […]