19 episodes
Read, White & Blue Chris Sprowls
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5.0 • 105 Ratings
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From policy briefs and white papers as Speaker of the Florida House, to court cases and brutal police records as a former prosecutor, reading has always been a central part of Chris Sprowls’ mission to defend American values. This interest has expanded beyond his work and into a personal passion for reading books. Getting to know the authors behind the ideas on the page is one of his favorite pastimes. On Read, White, & Blue, hear fascinating interviews with some of the Speakers’ favorite authors and gain insight into the literary works that have shaped his world view, and sometimes, public policy, too.
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Season 2 Closing Message from Speaker Sprowls
A special message from Speaker Chris Sprowls as Season 2 comes to a close. Check out his recommended reading list below!
Speaker Sprowls' Recommended Reading List
Not in It to Win It - Andy StanleyThe Hundred-Year Marathon - Michael PillsburyGrit - Angela DuckworthExtreme Ownership - Jocko Willink and Leif BabinDemocracy - Condoleezza RiceIn the Blood - Jack CarrThe Profession - Bill BrattonThe War on Cops - Heather Mac DonaldThe President and the Freedom Fighter - Brian KilmeadeOutliers - Malcolm GladwellThe Righteous Mind - Jonathan HaidtLiturgy of the Ordinary - Tish Harrison WarrenGrant - Ron Chernow -
Keepers of the Garden | Guest: Brant Hansen (The Men We Need)
In this special bonus episode, Speaker Sprowls talks with author and radio personality Brant Hansen about his book “The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up.” In a culture that portrays men as either dumb and weak or toxic and overbearing, Brant explains the real purpose men were designed to serve. This conversation will inspire men– young and old– to embrace their roles as protectors, charged with defending the vulnerable and creating secure places for others to thrive.
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Reading Makes Champions | Guest: Malcolm Mitchell (The Magician's Hat)
Super Bowl Champion and children’s book author Malcolm Mitchell joins Speaker Sprowls to talk about his book, “The Magician’s Hat,” and his work building up youth literacy across the country. After developing a life-changing passion for reading while in college, Malcolm made it his mission to inspire kids to read to a better future. Malcolm’s Share the Magic Foundation has served more than 421,000 kids with in-school programs, free books and virtual reading challenges that get kids excited about reading.
The READMarathon Virtual Reading Challenge begins Oct. 11, sign up here: https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/readmarathon/
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Resilient Kids | Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras (Glow Kids; Digital Madness)
Speaker Sprowls is joined by addiction expert and psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kardaras to discuss his two books, “Glow Kids” and “Digital Madness.” This conversation takes a deep dive into the toxic effects of excessive screen time and social media consumption on children, teens and young adults. The obsession with technology is driving a mental health and addiction crisis that can leave us feeling powerless. But Dr. Kardaras provides solutions that can help us break free from the gravitational pull of these toxins– solutions as simple and timeless as reading books and developing critical thinking skills.
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Reading Saves Lives | Guest: James Patterson (Run, Rose, Run)
The world’s bestselling author James Patterson joins Speaker Sprowls to discuss their shared passion for improving childhood literacy through programs like JIMMY Patterson Books and Speaker Sprowls’ New Worlds Reading Initiative. They also cover Patterson’s new novel “Run, Rose, Run,” a thriller about a singer-songwriter co-authored with fellow literacy champion, Dolly Parton. Patterson also gives listeners a look into his new autobiography.
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You Can Make a Difference | Guest: Tony Dungy (Uncommon Influence)
Speaker Sprowls talks with NFL Super Bowl Champion coach and fatherhood advocate Tony Dungy about his book, “Uncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful Life.” Dungy shares how finding purpose in life does not come from fame and fortune, but on daily, intentional choices that make a positive impact. Dungy recounts how he and his wife, Lauren, navigated the call to serve the most vulnerable through fostering and adoption while juggling the demands of life in the NFL. From football to faith to fatherhood, this conversation will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and dare to have uncommon influence in your life.
Customer Reviews
Insightful conversations about interesting ideas
Just discovered this podcast and wish I’d found it before now. Chris is a masterful host. I just bought the biography of the Gulf after hearing his interview with the author (The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea). Looking forward to season 2!
Perfect Interviews
Chris has an exceptional ability to conduct high quality interviews at an appropriate pace. He demonstrates an in depth knowledge of the authors writings, asks the right questions at the right time and mixes in both personal experience and current day events to make relevant points. Great podcast.
A good first episode
Some May falter out the gate in their first podcast episode, but Mr. Sprowls is a natural interviewer, and will only get better. It’s also refreshing to hear about real issues of policy from an elected official these days.