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A Book With Legs

In each episode of our podcast, A Book With Legs, we explore investing through an entirely unique lens, bringing in authors to discuss books that have directly or indirectly influenced our investment decisions. The podcast is for the curious-minded looking for worldly wisdom. We invite you to watch on our YouTube channel, or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and our RSS Feed.

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Our Latest Episodes

In this episode, author Dan Slater joins Cole Smead to discuss his recently published book, “The Incorruptibles”, which explores how Jewish immigrant communities played a significant role in shaping early […]
In this episode, Professor Anne Murphy joins Cole Smead to discuss her latest work, “Virtuous Bankers,” which explores the foundations of banking in 18th century England. Murphy tells the story of […]
In this episode, author Richard Blakemore joins Cole Smead to discuss his newly published book, “Enemies of All”, which explores the world of 18th-century piracy through a blend of historical […]
In this episode, businessman Steve Green joins Bill and Cole Smead to discuss his work, “This Beautiful Book,” in which he delves into the transformative impact of the Bible on […]
In this episode, author Eric Weiner joins Cole Smead to discuss his newly released work, “Ben & Me,” which explores the life of Benjamin Franklin through research and reflection. Weiner […]
In this episode, psychologist Nicky Hayes discusses her newly released title, “A Little History of Psychology,” which offers an engaging overview of key figures and concepts when it comes to the study […]
In this episode, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry CEO Danny Seiden joins Cole Smead and Seamus Sullivan to talk about the firm’s quarterly book list while providing thought-provoking […]
In this episode, distinguished historian Martin Goodman joins Bill and Cole Smead to discuss his latest work, “Herod the Great,” in which he documents the Jewish king’s ability to generate […]
In this episode, writer David Bellos discusses his latest work, “Who Owns This Sentence”, which provides a detailed history of copyright law by questioning who owns the meaning of a […]
In this episode, author and journalist Bryan Burrough joins Bill and Cole Smead to discuss his classic work, “Barbarians at the Gate.” The book is a detailed narrative of the high stakes […]

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