27 episodes

Hosted by Josh Anish, this literary podcast hopes to help folks read the best really-important books before they die, and skip the ones that are a waste of precious time.

Should you read before you die‪?‬ Josh Anish

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 25 Ratings

Hosted by Josh Anish, this literary podcast hopes to help folks read the best really-important books before they die, and skip the ones that are a waste of precious time.

    Should you read The Source before you die?

    Should you read The Source before you die?

    Jewish thinker, coach, and Philadelphia icon Brian Schiff joins Josh to discuss James A. Michener's mammoth philosemitic novel. 

    Should you read The Source before you die? What about other Michener books? Listen in and find out. 

    • 43 min
    Should you invest in NFTs before you die?

    Should you invest in NFTs before you die?

    Entrepreneur and professor Ryan Berger from The Berger Shop stops by to discuss NFTs and Top Shot.
    What are NFTs? And how people in sports using them to make money? How has the pandemic changed sports technology for good?
    And most importantly he'll answer: Should you invest in NFTs before you die. 

    • 33 min
    Should you visit Shanghai, Beijing, or Hong Kong before you die?

    Should you visit Shanghai, Beijing, or Hong Kong before you die?

    Melissa Andretta is back to share her expertise on top Chinese cities.

    Which city has the best street food scene? Which city has the coolest skyline? Where's the best place to visit the Great Wall? 

    And of course which Chinese city should you visit before you die? 

    • 25 min
    Should you read The Corrections before you die?

    Should you read The Corrections before you die?

    Jonathan Franzen's epic novel was a sensation across this great nation when it came out in September of 2001.
    Professor Chris Ingraham is back to discuss the novel, plus Franzen's other major works: Freedom, and Purity. The Oprah scandal is addressed and dissected. 
    Chris also gossips about his dinner with Franzen, before answering: Should you read The Corrections before you die?

    • 28 min
    Should you invest in Bitcoin before you die?

    Should you invest in Bitcoin before you die?

    Is Crypto the future of money? Josh and Sam Pardo breakdown the benefits and drawbacks of crypto and who you should be following within the space! 

    They also discuss Robinhood, Doge, and The Silk Road before answering: should you invest in Bitcoin before you die? And if so, how much?

    • 50 min
    Should you visit Cuba before you die?

    Should you visit Cuba before you die?

    Getting to Cuba isn't easy. But is it worth it? 

    Josh breaks down his quick trip to Havana and the countryside and tries be helpful by answering: Should you visit Cuba before you die. 

    • 13 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

MacShifty ,

Wow! What a great listen!!

Lists have become a way of life and this podcast is right along those lines. We just do not talk about or discuss books nearly enough these days. This is an Online Bookclub. Josh Anish is smart and funny and insightful and his 3-inch vertical is not to believed. His guests are great as well. A must listen for anyone who loves books and writers.

cosmere fna 16 ,

My fave pod

Amazing convos about books and culture

Ghost of Rilke ,

Great stuff

Love this podcast. I've already read several books based on Josh's recommendations and have not been disappointed.

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