Chris Williamson Podcast

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: Why Do Modern Movies Suck So Much? - Critical Drinker. Mentioned Books Red Rising by Pierce Brown The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Dune by Frank Herbert Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin (forthcoming) A Dream of Spring by George R.R. Martin (forthcoming) The World of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin Brandon Sanderson’s Works The conversation explores the decline of Hollywood’s creative output, the corporatization and dilution of legacy franchises like James Bond, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, and the cultural consequences of identity politics in entertainment. It critiques the industry’s obsession with nostalgia, lack of original storytelling, and the rising influence of streaming, while forecasting a shift toward video game adaptations and politically neutral content. The episode also touches on notable personalities, comedy’s return, award shows losing relevance, and the difference between artistic vision and commercial compromise. ...

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: The Art Of Effortless Confidence & Social Persuasion - Vanessa Van Edwards. Mentioned Books Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: Why Modern Women Feel More Lost Than Ever - Freya India. Mentioned Books Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: How To Stop “Surviving” & Finally Start Living - Yung Pueblo. Mentioned Books Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright How to Love Better by Yung Pueblo Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson

Ethan Kross is a psychologist, professor, and author. Emotions are complex. We all feel them, but how often are they genuine? When should we express them, and when should we hold them back? And ultimately how do we gain mastery over them? Expect to learn what exactly emotions are and why we struggle to control them, why anxiety is the boogie man of modern times, how to actually get in control of your emotional state, the best ways to stop ruminating thoughts, the most powerful daily practices to make big change, and much more… ...

Andrew Schulz is an actor, comedian and a podcaster. Having children today’s world can be challenging. Parenthood, especially with fertility struggles, comes with obstacles, but is layered with moments of humour. As a new father, Andrew shares insights on IVF and a fresh take on the chaos of the world as a proud new father. Expect to learn how becoming a father has changed Andrew for the better, what it was like to go though fertility challenges when conceiving, what IVF was like for Andrew and his wife, how Andrew used his struggles with IVF in his new comedy special, Andrews thoughts on the Zelensky-Trump Oval Office meeting, the biggest differences Andrew sees in the UK and US, what Andrew thinks is really going on with the Epstein files, Andrew’s thoughts on Tate’s recent return to America, the conversation between Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson and Kim Kardashian and much more… ...

Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ways2Well, and co-founder of ReviveRx Pharmacy. American healthcare stands apart from any other system in the world. While some argue it has the potential to be the best, for many, it feels like the worst. Sky-high costs, an overreliance on prescriptions, and systemic inefficiencies suggest something is deeply broken. Why is this the case, and what can be done to fix it? ...

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: Why Can Nobody Think For Themselves Anymore? - Douglas Murray (4K). Mentioned Books The Strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray The Madness of Crowds by Douglas Murray The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Girl From The Fiction Department: A Portrait Of Sonia Orwell by Hilary Spurling The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare The Collected Works of C.S. Lewis by C.S. Lewis The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Toward a Psychology of Being by Abraham Maslow