The Russian Revolution: An In-Depth Guide - Antony Beevor

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Sir Antony Beevor is a British military historian. In his early life he served in the army, commanding a troop of tanks in the 11th Hussars in Germany before deciding in 1970 to leave the military and become a writer. He has published several popular historical works including the best-selling, Stalingrad (1998), Berlin: The Downfall 1945 (2002) and, most recently, Russia: Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921 (2022). His works have been translated into 35 languages and have sold over 8.5 million copies. Beevor has lectured at numerous military headquarters, staff colleges and establishments in Britain, the US, Europe and Australia.
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00:00 Introduction
01:04 Russia Leading Up to the Revolution
06:45 Why World War I was Bad for Russia
12:45 The Weak Tsar’s Disastrous Wife
17:27 Who Was Rasputin?
20:56 The Federal Revolution
27:03 Sponsor Message: SuperBeets Heart Chews
28:25 When the Threat to the Tsar Became Real
31:11 The Result of the Federal Revolution
36:31 Different Political Movements Arising
44:11 Who Was Vladimir Lenin?
47:47 The Growing Strength of the Bolsheviks
52:40 The Moment They Seized Power
57:13 Sponsor Message: GiveSendGo
58:25 What Happened in the Coup?
1:02:08 The Path to Peace with Germany
1:13:15 Trotsky’s Role in the Revolution
1:19:47 Parallels Between Then & Now
1:25:41 The Role of Individuals in History
1:28:12 What’s the One Thing We’re Not Talking About?

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JOIN our Locals community to hear *Antony* answer audience questions. CLICK the link: triggernometry.locals.com/ CHAPTERS👇 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Russia Leading Up to the Revolution 06:45 Why World War I was Bad for Russia 12:45 The Weak Tsar’s Disastrous Wife 17:27 Who Was Rasputin? 20:56 The Federal Revolution 27:03 Sponsor Message: SuperBeets Heart Chews 28:25 When the Threat to the Tsar Became Real 31:11 The Result of the Federal Revolution 36:31 Different Political Movements Arising 44:11 Who Was Vladimir Lenin? 47:47 The Growing Strength of the Bolsheviks 52:40 The Moment They Seized Power 57:13 Sponsor Message: GiveSendGo 58:25 What Happened in the Coup? 1:02:08 The Path to Peace with Germany 1:13:15 Trotsky’s Role in the Revolution 1:19:47 Parallels Between Then & Now 1:25:41 The Role of Individuals in History 1:28:12 What’s the One Thing We’re Not Talking About?

[@ajs41]

Is that Somerset House in the background?

[@msimon6808]

Hitler was an abused child. Marx was an abused child. Stalin was an abused child. Putin is an abused child. The displaced rage from their abuse dissolved their morals. The anger and the accompanying narcissism are the disease. Abused children are angry, Permanently. They have no human empathy. They crave power and control. powerandcontrol.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-role-of-ptsd-in-history.html

[@TTFN55]

FF & KK - If you were to offer coasters in the Trigg Store I'd buy some and let you use them!

[@AndyJarman]

A very bad case of Longhousing then.

[@user-wd3gt9dw5z]

Lenin were writing to temp gov to stop воровство и чтоб занялись гос делами. Царя убили по линии Свердлова

[@brysonyoung8273]

Triggernometry, with guests like Antony Beevor and discussions like this almost single-handedly redeems social media. Thank you.

[@josephleishman1982]

This interview is going to be one to watch. Anthony Beevor is an incredibly respected and has written books thick enough to make Tolstoy blush. I am most glad he felt able to come onto Triggernometry - that academics (even the non-'controversial' ones) are feeling able to engage in this channel meaning the winds truly have shifted. Well done, chaps.

[@athelstan927]

Sorry, the winds may have changed, but the only reason these 'guests' have decided to appear is that an extreme ideological Labour Party is about to get in power and the ruthless leader is dangerous! They see similarities! Comparisons will be made! Very dark days are ahead..

[@johnnycomelately9400]

Oh please, Tolstoy probably wouldn't even notice a book with less than 1000 pages. 😅

[@BradJames83]

I have some of his books from my studies.

[@dmitryisakov8769]

He is a biggest liar on the topic. Despicable individual. It is just sick mental preconditioning that allows him to do what he is doing. No surpise year KK likes him.🤮🤮🤮

[@TTFN55]

@@johnnycomelately9400 - After a lifetime of trying and failing I only recently finished "War and Peace."

[@theodorerobertson9400]

The state always demands "Celebrate diversity" but there's few things more diverse than the guests we see in TRIGGERnometry . Keep up the good work guys

[@kimj5037]

And, meanwhile, here in Canada, the Federal government continues to grow while entrepreneurship steadily decreases. But, people think that what happened in Russia could never happen here. 😢

[@grioulaloula8594]

Justin Trudeau has been hand picked by Beijing to lead Canada into Communism. Justin’s Father Pierre was a big fan of the communists and sung their praises. It’s too bad Pierre didn’t get to live in Russia/China as an ordinary citizen, I’m sure he would have thought differently.

[@TessaTickle]

I read Antony Beevor's Stalingrad. Incredible book.

[@CrazyYurie]

Same. Also the one of the Fall of Berlin. I have both of them on my shelf.

[@wolfu597]

@@CrazyYurie Same here. I have the books you just mentioned and the book you see on the table, in addition to those about the Bulge, Market Gaden, and Crete.

[@andymccallum8090]

Probably the best narrative of the Stalingrad, but if that's all you read on that battle then your missing a lot. David Glantz is the best for the Eastern Front.

[@4thought___]

​​@@CrazyYurie, me too! 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@haycockjeff]

His book about the fall of Berlin is also excellent.

[@lawLess-fs1qx]

amazing coup getting Beevor on. His books are the best history books of the last couple of decades. Legendary interview.

[@KV-kt9tm]

After Bassem the next guest is a breeze of classy intellect without the buzz words. ❤

[@ayotundeayoko5861]

I have no opinion on Bassem (because I don't know jack about the middle east), but you cannot deny the issues in the middle east is very passionate and tempers will flare up -even Konstantin was affected. To me it's all good, as long people are honest. This guest on the other hand reminds me of watching my history teacher lol..I still trying to keep up!

[@KV-kt9tm]

l​@@ayotundeayoko5861KK flared up bc he is intelligent and Jewish. Bassem is in foul play. I can't say for whom. I guess for the Russians...either way he is obnoxious

[@RCx44]

Just admit you're cool with eth nic clean ing

[@sparkyinsertnamehere6673]

@@RCx44 Is cool that you are able to read other peoples minds like that. They don't agree with an opinion you hold and voila...they support genocide! You're amazing, do you perform at parties, or do you just restrict your cretinous BS to youtube?

[@RCx44]

​@@sparkyinsertnamehere6673 Zios are of one mind so it's pretty easy honestly

[@davidk1493]

That anyone on the planet with access to the internet can listen to this brilliant analysis of Anthony Beevor and gain such a profound understanding of this period in Russian history is stunning. As a purveyor of knowledge, KZbin is one of the marvels of humanity.

[@philipinwood]

In addition to being a brilliant & captivating historian, Antony is an absolute gem of a human being. He is one of the most genuine, generous, & down to earth people I’ve ever met. Amazing memories living in his house! Best avocado salads & table convo.

[@stvbrsn]

I’m envious. Were you a boarder? Are you a relative? He must be (quite literally) the best conversationalist one could hope to share a residence with! Did I mention I’m envious? Cheers!

[@philipinwood]

@@stvbrsn​​⁠Antony rented out 3 rooms in his house… with brilliant creative people… one of whom I met at art school & then started dating… so I got invited over… then moved in with her… He would cook up excellent meals for all of us… pour red Spanish wine… & yes, his conversation was so energizing… I was a recently graduated painting /art history student… what did I know about anything? But when in Antony’s company, you’d feel smarter… brighter… because had a way of including everyone in the dynamic… he never used his greater intellect to put anyone down… although obv he could have done it easily. He has lasted as my role model for encouraging conversation at the highest level. It’s a rare quality… not something I experience often in my years in academia. He was very modest… & you can see that he hasn’t changed, right? He was very funny too… & wonderfully eccentric: at one time placed himself on a strict diet of oranges & avocados. It was an amazing time to be in his house, with a string of fascinating guests filing through. I ended up marrying the gorgeous woman, a portrait photographer, & moving out to Oxfordshire. What I’d do to have another evening at his table! Glad you feel the same.

[@TTFN55]

Phillip - OMG! Would LOVE to hear more about your experiences. If nothing else, the avocado salad recipe would be greatly appreciated!

[@joestalin2375]

How did he get T.D.S. ?

[@spm36]

How did you get to be trumps love child? ​@@joestalin2375

[@tomasarcher4761]

I'm reading his book on the revolution, he's brilliant. I've read almost all his books. Great historian.

[@msimon6808]

Who covers the psychology of leaders generally? Hitler was an abused child. Marx was an abused child. Stalin was an abused child. powerandcontrol.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-role-of-ptsd-in-history.html

[@krausewitz6786]

Great historians do archival research. Beevor steals work from actual historians, and then makes a profit on it (from dupes like you).

[@kawaiilotus]

​@@krausewitz6786have you any better names to recommend then?

[@krausewitz6786]

@@kawaiilotus Loads. Depends on what you're looking for. Anything subject/geography/time period in particular?

[@kawaiilotus]

@@krausewitz6786 just give me a smorgasbord currently.

[@HelloFellowYoutubers]

And yet it was Trump who warned about NATO underspending and was derided for it and who warned against becoming dependent on Russian energy and was mocked over it.

[@simonmartin3433]

BANG RIGHT MATE.

[@joestalin2375]

Dam the old dude had it going on until he bashed Trump like he is Hitler reincarnated . Guess he is a Commie lover too!!

[@TheBeautifulWindsofAragon]

And it is Trump who wants to take the US out of NATO. That’s the real beef he has.

[@dimitrioskantakouzinos8590]

How exactly would NATO spending more to enrich American armsmakers help anything?

[@willjdeanie]

@@dimitrioskantakouzinos8590 From a US perspective NATO forces in Europe would have been better equipped to defend Ukraine from Russia, large and mid sized economies not meeting their financial obligations to NATO for decades has shrunk the manufacturing capacity to produce ammunition at the scale required to match Russia. It will take years to spool up arms manufacturing to match what Russia is currently producing and that’s including all The USA and every other NATO country collectively. The paradox however, is that this wouldn’t be necessary if Trump had served his second term anyway, because there would have been diplomacy before it happened, rather than sabre rattling and provocation. The Russians would have had people to talk to in a Trump administration, there’s no one in the Biden administration because they wanted this conflict.

[@NATO-SOCOM]

Triggernometry has very quickly became one of my favorite channels, if not the absolute favorite and I’ve only been aware of it for about a week lol KK and Francis are a great team, they strike a good balance of humor and serious discussion which breaks up the interview and makes it a lot easier to digest imo. I also feel like they balance each other out and ask a broad range of questions that might not get asked if they were doing the interviews alone.

[@DieFlabbergast]

"... I’ve only been aware of it for about a week." Been living on Mars, have you? Welcome back to Earth! :D

[@justinm2697]

I'm a little jealous. It's been a while since I last discovered a channel that I really like that has been around for a while meaning it has a huge back catalogue of content to catch up on.

[@lemokemo5752]

This is amazing! Having this legend on your show is an achievement by itself.

[@agp1327]

Aleksander Solzhenitsyn needs to be a topic/series of episodes to hammer out more reality behind these events. Would be a brilliant compliment to this episode.

[@annavladi5272]

What does Solozhenitsyn have to do with Lenin and Tsar Nicholas II?

[@benisboop]

Solzhenitsyn had some very interesting things to say about the Bolsheviks. In particular their "non-russian" ethnic qualities. The speaker here seems to overlook that aspect of the Bolshevik revolution, though I suspect I know why he didn't feel the need to mention it.

[@MisterS.]

​​@@annavladi5272at the very least he wrote a lengthy historical fiction piece about the Russian Revolution period "The Red Wheel"

[@agp1327]

​@benisboop Aleksander Solzhenitsyn laid out the gravity of what this speaker talks about, but Aleksander Solzhenitsyn did it first. Aleksander Solzhenitsyn also did this subject monumentally better in comparison to the speaker (to put it mildly).

[@agp1327]

​@MisterS. Aleksander Solzhenitsyn wrote "200 years together, The Jews in Russia", which is nonfiction bulletproof documentation of the reality behind this subject matter.

[@juliegale3863]

So great to listen to a real historian who really knows his stuff. Thanks Triggernomery.

[@CalebMorgan]

I can't help but mimic this gentleman's accent during the whole interview. Made me feel like a proper lord.

[@govchal]

Ahhhhh….ahhhhh….ahhhh

[@dobythedog]

Am I the only person to notice the background through the window moving back and forth? The buildings outside are literally moving!

[@creid7537]

If you look closely, KK and FF are also moving against the wall / window background within the room. The ghost of Rasputin is involved somehow.

[@mbg4041]

I thought that too. It’s the camera moving. Very distracting

[@phil6715]

Very weird

[@cecilefox9136]

What a brilliant historian Anthony Beevor is!😮

[@kelseysmith3297]

These historical based interviews versus the current now thing interviews are pure gold. Please continue to do both with the excellence you always carry. 🌻

[@lobo3678]

The fact he can rifle off this much information and make it look easy is insane

[@robhennessy6164]

yeah, insane, as in disconnected from objective reality..! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXrYiGCsg7amh6s

[@WisdomRebellion]

Antony is impressive. He sounds like he's recalling something he's lived through, very impressive to realise he's talking about events that took place well over 100 years ago. Great interview 👍

[@gusleonard9397]

This is one of my favourite episodes. Could listen to Antony all day.

[@AliHiggs]

The confusion around the joke of the peasant and the wine… amazing. Konstantin’s tactful sip. 😂

[@DaveCollins_88]

Great interview, Francis and Konstantin. I really enjoyed the interviews with historians that you have done recently; please keep doing them.

[@stpark27]

I LOVE THIS TYPE OF INTERVIEW.

[@johnfitzpatrick3703]

Great interview. Antony Beevor is always fascinating to listen to. And a special thumbs up for the invterviewing style: succinct questions and no interruptions as Mr Bevoor develops his answers.

[@3BALL4]

I was so happy to see Antony Beevor as a guest. I've read a number of his books and learned so much from him.

[@alancawfield6549]

Quite a coup to get a guest of this magnitude , i haven't read any of Beevors' books yet but I have 3 or 4 sitting there waiting to be read , but I might start one of them soon

[@stvbrsn]

Yes, use this as your impetus to dig in. He’s an excellent historian and an even better writer. I’ve only ever read Berlin: Downfall and that was 15 years ago, but I still remember its excellence clearly. And I was similarly impressed when I saw his name in the notification. Cheers!

[@RCx44]

Just read Glantz

[@andymccallum8090]

@@RCx44 was just about to say that, Although Glantz is not always the easiest to read. Robert citino is also great and his style of writing is better. However Glantz is the best of course.

[@Enso-dz9ds]

Still no coasters but cups AND glasses!

[@dyinggaul8365]

Brutal

[@user-tm1ec2on6w]

It’s maddening, isn’t it?

[@1312Johnny]

Eeeh, and look at the dust on them pelmets!

[@stvbrsn]

All this fussing over the table and the coasters and uncouth this and pleb that… How much you wanna bet that table has some kind of state-of-the-art 21st century nano-lacquer treatment that makes coasters obsolete? Probably not. But could be.

[@cuntjunk]

This show is anti free speech. They delete comments regardless of context.

[@jonathanmichaelsmith9012]

Holy fuck, it's Antony Beevor!

[@indianastoned8234]

Loved this one. Please do more podcasts like this! Love the historical context and you guys ask great questions.

[@theFijian]

Wow what great guest to have on!

[@flamechick6]

Speaking of Rasputin, the disco hit is one of my 3 and 4 year old daughters favorite songs right now 😂 they sing "ra ra Rasputin, lover of the Russian queen" and have no idea what it means

[@rich8436]

A fine song it is too.

[@fanfeck2844]

Don’t worry, most people don’t

[@grannyannie2948]

I was a child when it came out, but I did understand it. When I hear stuff about the ME I listen to the River of Babylon, song, and then Ma Baker, because, why not ?

[@gunnersaurus17]

What a treat! Thanks, gentleman, and to all the good people at Triggernometry!

[@therealG-iz5cv]

What a great guest to have I really enjoyed his book "Stalingrad"

[@avx4281]

Great interview, very insightful. Thanks all.

[@yuglesstube]

I studies this at school. Only as an adult have I come to understand it, and this is a fascinating interview because it brings colour and life to what happened. Kids who have never gone hungry just can't understand this, however good their teachers.

[@robhennessy6164]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXrYiGCsg7amh6s

[@twentyrothmans7308]

Fantastic that you landed this interview. I miss the earlier days of Trigger, but glad you've come so far.

[@lindyswing4368]

Mike Duncan does an excellent job of what happened and how the Russian revolution took place, starting all the way from before 1948 in his excellent podcast "Revolutions".

[@darrenpaech1342]

I love Antony Beevor, I can’t wait to listen to this. Bravo! 🙌

[@martinjohnson5498]

No mention (as of 36:00) of how Czarina Alexandra’s half-German descent, coupled with her dominating Nicholas and influencing war and domestic policy, led many otherwise patriotic Russians to conclude she sided with Germany and she Nd the Tsar had to go.

[@draoi99]

His Stalingrad book is epic. Looking forward to this.

[@davidcoleman2796]

It is not that good

[@RCx44]

Why read his shit book when David Glantz exists?

[@escole48]

Getting Antony Beevor was a great catch. I was riveted while listening to all of this. A splendid presentation and letting Mr Beevor say his things with subtle questions here and there was excellent. Many thanks. 👍

[@Stejll1]

Love this Gent.😊

[@nomdeplume881]

Just finished this book. Would definitely recommend.

[@whos1st]

Thank you Sir Antony. Fantastic interview Lads😎👍

[@emcarnahan]

Thank you for this!

[@rickjensen2717]

Very interesting, but not all historians would agree with everything he says here; e.g. Russia was not in quite as bad a state as he suggests; the Tsarina did not encourage the Tsar to assume command of the military; the influence of Rasputin was greatly exagerated; the Russians actually won a major victory against the Austrians in 1916.

[@neuron324r7]

Russia was also quite successful in Turkey, and was industrializing rapidly. In short the Tsar was on a path of victory only the revolution stopped it.

[@leiyang477]

Your comments sounds much more sensible, Nicholas II couldn't possibly be able to control events in such a complex context with so many violent currents of interests. Rusputin's was just a convenient figure for everyone to hate. It is a bit disappointing to hear Beevor attribute so much "power" in influencing events to the Tzar. I do wonder if there are Global Elite running the show behind the scene, pushing and financing the attainment of their ultimate agenda...Revolutions are massive organizational events, with huge sums of funds to finance and long term cultivating indoctrination of cadre of activists. The seemingly spontaneous social upheaval is a myth, just look at the current social activism in the United States, and the long history of US State Department sponsored Color Revolutions all over the World. The issue with mainstream history writing is, they describe the actors on the stage, they don't give any information of the crews off the stage, such as the director, the script writer, the stage setting designer, the lighting designer, custom designer, most importantly the PRODUCER, and their AGENDA.

[@konstantinkelekhsaev302]

"Russians actually won a major victory against the Austrians in 1916." Which was then followed by a bunch of losses.

[@rickjensen2717]

@@konstantinkelekhsaev302 true!

[@etoya7304]

Fantastic conversation! Thank you 🙏

[@kevint985]

A totally new reason why trigonometry is important in life😂😂😂😂😂 My maths teachers were right afterall😂

[@constantinvasiliev2065]

Thank you!

[@mattanderson6672]

Love these historical deep dives Thank you so much for having Anthony on!! Brilliant

[@canadada640]

Wonderful interview. Thanks guys!! 🙏

[@ommk9650]

Best episode for a while... Bravo

[@Scarletpimpanel73]

I loved this interview - extremely interesting stuff.

[@shaunfleming4439]

Blimey, you just interviewed Anthony Beevor! Boys you’ve made it! Congratulations.

[@apexlax34]

About 2/3 through.. great interview and he’s an amazingly knowledgeable guest. I certainly need to look into some of his work. Thanks guys!

[@VIKINGFLYING]

Brilliant interview! However, Trump told Europeans to pull their weight in military spending.. We all have our biases..

[@dimitrioskantakouzinos8590]

You mean enriching the military industrial complex?

[@forestrussell-yount1355]

Pull there weight ? How about stop the fighting stupid!

[@TingTong2568]

@@dimitrioskantakouzinos8590 it means cut their reliance on the US and learn to stand n their own feet

[@user-oi9iz9jr8y]

Fantastic interview guys!!!

[@stvbrsn]

Such a great historian, and an even better writer. This might be the most impressive guest you’ve had yet, gents. And you’ve had a few indeed.

[@granthayter-menzies8602]

Perfect timing, guys - I am working on a book about the elderly Russian emigres I met in the late 1990s, from former princesses to scholars to artists, and the second wave that came after them (much more equivocal about the causes and apportionment of blame for the revolution). There is little discussion of this period of Russian history any more, so this gives me the jolt I need. Thank you.

[@Enhancedlies]

brilliant, much needed after watching an excruciating talk between Alex O'Connor and Rory Stewart...

[@TessaTickle]

See kids, this is an actual history class. Anyone remember those?

[@allenbrady8083]

😂😂😂

[@user-rh4rb7yk5l]

You guys speak with the most intelligent people and I so enjoy listening.

[@Damo20]

Excellent questions, one of the best interviews with him that I’ve seen

[@amandacollyer645]

Excellent guest; thank you.

[@lamontdexmusic]

Fascinating episode. Gonna have to grab that book!

[@njigyfd]

Beevor - a wonderful guest - thank you

[@marymimouna]

Amazing guest. Thank you. I'd love to be sitting through his classes in a university.

[@katherinecollins4685]

Fantastic video

[@SD-ko4tz]

Love those history podcasts of the both of you. I listened to this one and the one about Winston Churchil on the podcast in my car to and from work.

[@julialeigh5528]

Absolutely fascinating! But blimey I'm going have to listen to it a few times!

[@camoss3724]

Really enjoing this.

[@55tranquility]

Brilliant, I have had a fascination with the Russian Revolution since I studied A Level history at college and had a teacher who brought it to life similar a bit like Beevor. that was over 35 years ago! I love his books - despite being phone book thick, they are a great read.

[@Mike-br8zt]

This takes me back to my 'A' Levels as I did modern European history.

[@Fredrikhorn]

Yes! This is hell bound for greatness.

[@doctorwoohoo1152]

Oh hell yes, let's go! This is going to be among the best episodes.

[@michaelpopov8518]

Thanks!

[@ineffige]

Brilliant! Please, invite this gentleman more often!

[@ulrikaferell4493]

Smashing reading the book. Tx Trigg for giving me this interview🙏

[@wonderlabs_AI]

Sensibly says history doesn't repeat itself and that WW2 comparisons to present times is far off the mark, but goes on to compare to Trump to Hitler and Lenin at the end...

[@artyfingers4488]

One of the best interviews I've seen yet on Triggernometry and as I type this at 17:25 I'm expecting his book that was on the table to be delivered between 18:30 and 20:30 by Amazon. Compelling man to listen to.

[@authenticthexception]

"Uuuuummmm aaaaaand" This man is a legend 🙌 👏 😅

[@user-oz9fs1xs9u]

WOW! VDH incredible catch Steven. He is the best!

[@user-ml6tp6ck6e]

This was brilliant. Well done.

[@VesaSeppala]

Are they filming in a ship, on a marina, 'cause the background seems to be moving?

[@evalramman7502]

Wonderful discussion with a great historian.

[@jayjaydubful]

Yes please, I would like more history like this

[@PeterChoyce]

Can't wait for his book on RASPUTIN. I hope he gets Derrick Perkins to narrate the audiobook

[@williamOwen1990]

Love the interviews with historians. Keep it up!

[@brendanoleary8854]

Also, I love that his wife has the title of Lady Beevor and disappointed that FF didn't ask about that.

[@patrickcosgrove2623]

Nice table !

[@CoolDude911]

I didn't know Robert Deniro had an English brother.

[@brendanoleary8854]

This is so meaty that I'm going to have to re-watch it. Then re-watch it in digestible chunks as signposted by the time-stamps. Then keep coming back to it. Maybe even, god forbid, read the book !

[@TheJaniczek]

Great episode. Great guest!

[@bowemarch8239]

Bloody hell this is so interesting. Great interview guys.

[@Johnconno]

Every successful man has a good woman's behind. ❤

[@louisgiokas2206]

Darn, I had to buy another book. At least I could do it on Kindle. I am now having to build another bookcase (built-in, I don't like standalone ones). Actually, this was, as usual, a great video and conversation. Thanks.

[@bmc9696]

That was very good!!