A Book with Legs
The Smead Book List - Spring 2025
In this special quarterly ‘book list’ episode of A Book with Legs, Cole and Bill Smead revisit the most memorable takeaways from the books recently featured on the podcast, share what’s on their current reading list, and preview what’s next. They also offer fresh insights into inflation, tariffs, investment opportunities in oil, and more!
31 مارس 2025 - 01 دقيقة 01 دقائق 22 ثانية
Eric Metaxas - Bonhoeffer
In this episode, author, speaker, and radio host Eric Metaxas joins Cole Smead to discuss his book, “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy.” Their discussion explores the remarkable life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a dedicated pastor, unwilling to waver in his convictions, even when facing the Nazi regime. Bonhoeffer’s story spans continents and finds him playing a role in a plot to kill Hitler, protecting the German Church from Nazi takeover, and more.
17 مارس 2025 - 56 دقائق 06 ثانية
Lucy Santos - Chain Reactions
In this episode, Lucy Santos, freelance historian, writer, and consultant, joins Cole Smead to discuss her book, “Chain Reactions: The Hopeful History of Uranium.” Their discussion covers topics such as the history of the element, the impact on culture, its role as an energy source, and more.
3 مارس 2025 - 01 دقيقة 20 دقائق 52 ثانية
Max Frumes - The Caesars Palace Coup
Max Frumes, author and Global Head of Distressed and Restructuring at 9Fin, joins Cole Smead and Conor O’Callaghan to discuss his book, “The Caesars Palace Coup: How A Billionaire Brawl Over the Famous Casino Exposed the Power and Greed of Wall Street.” In this episode, they discuss the 2015 bankruptcy brawl for Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas, the key figures involved, and more.
17 فبراير 2025 - 01 دقيقة 25 دقائق 29 ثانية
Doug Terreson - Can't Deny It
In this special taping, live from the 2025 Smead Investor Oasis, legendary Wall Street analyst Doug Terreson joins Portfolio Managers Cole Smead and Bill Smead to explore his book "Can't Deny It". They will be discussing Terreson's successful market predictions in the past, what the demand and figure growth of the industry look like, and will also be taking questions live from the audience.
3 فبراير 2025 - 01 دقيقة 05 دقائق
Vaudine England - Fortune's Bazaar
In this episode, journalist and historian Vaudine England joins Cole Smead to discuss her book, “Fortune's Bazaar: The Making of Hong Kong,” discussing pivotal moments throughout Hong Kong’s complex history, the multicultural origins of its population, business culture, recent political changes, and more.
20 يناير 2025 - 01 دقيقة 17 دقائق 12 ثانية
Adrian Tinniswood - The Power and The Glory
In this episode, writer and historian Adrian Tinniswood joins Smead Capital Management CEO Cole Smead to discuss his book, “The Power and the Glory: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War.” Tinniswood explores the opulent world of British country houses, detailing the lifestyles of aristocratic families, the integration of new wealth into traditional societies, and more. This conversation offers insights into the key historical figures, landmark estates, and societal shifts leading up to World War I.
6 يناير 2025 - 01 دقيقة 08 دقائق 48 ثانية
The Smead Book List - Winter 2024
In this episode, Smead Capital Management CEO Cole Smead and CIO Bill Smead reflect on the books they have recently read, what they are currently reading, and what they look forward to reading next. Additionally, they provide their expert perspectives on financial euphoria, energy and more!
30 ديسمبر 2024 - 55 دقائق 27 ثانية
John Oller - White Shoe
In this episode , author and former lawyer John Oller joins Cole Smead to discuss his book, “White Shoe: How a New Breed of Wall Street Lawyers Changed Big Business and the American Century .” Oller explores the evolution of elite law firms in America and their influence on business and politics, delving into key historical figures, pivotal legal cases, and the rise of the modern corporate lawyer.
16 ديسمبر 2024 - 01 دقيقة 10 دقائق 46 ثانية
Brad Klontz - Start Thinking Rich
In this episode, financial psychologist Brad Klontz joins Cole Smead to discuss his book, Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom , which explores the psychological factors surrounding wealth-building. Klontz provides insights into how individuals and investors can shape their mindsets around money to achieve long-term financial goals.
2 ديسمبر 2024 - 01 دقيقة 10 دقائق 45 ثانية