37 episodes

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

The 232 Degrees Podcast: Unlocking Great Books Sean Barnes

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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

    232 Degrees S4 Bonus - Seán launches his new book: The Impact Professional

    232 Degrees S4 Bonus - Seán launches his new book: The Impact Professional

    Welcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast!



    We love books and reading, and those who know us know that we love a good conversation.

    This is a special one for Seán - his new book The Impact Professional was released in March and we recorded live at the launch at Addington Coop in Ōtautahi-Christchurch.

    Its a fun conversation exploring our potential to deliver positive change in our professional roles. 



    The Impact Professional can be found here: impactprofessional.nz

    There you will find links to Amazon for Kindle and Paperback copies (global), and also ways to get a copy in New Zealand.

    We think you’ll love it!



    And stay tuned for Season 4 + Sean’s new Impact Professional pod!



    Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

    • 17 min
    232 Degrees S3 Ep 11 - Season 3 Wrapped (mini episode)

    232 Degrees S3 Ep 11 - Season 3 Wrapped (mini episode)

    Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast.



    Today we do a quick recap on Season 3 and reflect on our favs. Season 4 will be coming in the near future! We can’t help ourselves :-)

    Thanks for all your support and messages.

    And tell us what you want, what you really really want!



    Support your local bookstore PLEASE :-) 

    Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

    • 5 min
    232 Degrees S3 Ep 10 - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

    232 Degrees S3 Ep 10 - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

    Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast.



    We love books and reading, and today we dive into a book about attention. 

    So, did this bestseller keep our attention? Does it hold up against academic rigour? Stolen Focus is in the crosshairs.



    Support your local bookstore PLEASE :-)

    or find out where to grab the book here: https://booko.co.nz/w/9730324/Stolen-Focus_by_Johann-Hari 



    Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

    • 25 min
    232 Degrees S3 Ep 9 - Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre

    232 Degrees S3 Ep 9 - Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre

    Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast.



    We love books and reading, and today we dive into a history book. 

    Now a hit TV series, this book captures the origins of the British SAS during World War 2 and their campaigns in North Africa and Europe. We explore our historical knowledge, and find out more about an important campaign that Sean’s grandad was part of.



    Support your local bookstore PLEASE :-)

    or find out where to grab the book here: https://booko.co.nz/w/9198522/Rogue-Heroes_by_Ben-Macintyre 

    Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

    • 27 min
    232 Degrees S3 Ep 8 - You Can’t Hurt Me/Never Finished by David Goggins

    232 Degrees S3 Ep 8 - You Can’t Hurt Me/Never Finished by David Goggins

    Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast.



    We love books and reading, and today we have a two-for! A double whammy of Goggins - who we decided is definitely in the 0.001% of humans.

    Where do these books fit in the self-help and motivational world? 4030 pull ups in 17 hours? Moab240? The world of Goggins is crazy.



    Master your mind and defy the odds.

    Unshackle your mind and win the war within.

    TAKE SOME SOULS!



    ** Apologies for the sub-par audio…we had a gremlin hijack the recording!



    Support your local bookstore PLEASE :-)

    or find out where to grab the book here: 

    You Can’t Hurt Me: https://booko.co.nz/w/8490799/Can-t-Hurt-Me-Master-Your-Mind-and-Defy-the-Odds-Clean-Edition_by_David-Goggins

    Never Finished: https://booko.co.nz/w/9872493/Never-Finished-Unshackle-Your-Mind-and-Win-the-War-Within_by_David-Goggins



    Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

    • 27 min
    232 Degrees S3 Ep 7 - Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley…and the family tree of ‘hard boiled detective noir’

    232 Degrees S3 Ep 7 - Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley…and the family tree of ‘hard boiled detective noir’

    Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast.



    We love books and reading, and today we do some fiction, diving into the world of Easy Rawlins (from Walter Mosley) and the genre of detective fiction. Whodunnit? These books are thrillers, with some serious social commentary.



    As a life-long detective novel aficionado, Carl takes us on a journey from Devil in a Blue Dress (book 1 of the Easy Rawlins series) and we roll back to The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. 



    Grab a nip of favourite smoky whiskey and join us for some fun.



    Support your local bookstore PLEASE :-)

    or find out where to grab the book here: 

    Easy Rawlins BOOK 1 by Walter Mosley, Devil in a Blue Dress: https://booko.co.nz/w/106552/Devil-in-a-Blue-Dress_by_Walter-Mosley 

    Philip Marlowe BOOK 1 by Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep: https://booko.co.nz/w/9589085/The-Big-Sleep-and-Other-Novels-Penguin-Modern-Classics-_by_Raymond-Chandler 

     

    Pure escapism!

    Connect with us here: the232podcast@gmail.com

    • 22 min

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