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Myles Watkins
Welcome to the Books In The Trap Podcast! I'm just a guy who likes Hip Hop and books, why not put them together? The Books in the Trap is hosted by poet, writer and recording artist Myles Union and topics from Poetry to politics to career advice are discussed with just as interesting guests. This podcast has the goal of expanding world view of the listener! Always remember, Knowledge Can Be Found Everywhere.
"SWERVE THEORY" is a free audiobook about when road rage is targeted. Let me know if you like it. Support me by buying my paperback books in the link below.
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Saule Ilona Vaida is a singer, songwriter, performer and amazing person I am glad to call a friend. In this episode we hear stories about her upbringing in Maine to her time as a working college student in Spain.
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Join rapper, author, songwriter and host Myles Union & open mic legend, HappyRon! HappyRon has performed at the most open mic's in the world. He's a Jack of all Trades and loves to perform.
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The (second) First episode of the podcast is up! Listen as I document the side missions of my life.
On this episode I talk about my first thanksgiving that made me feel like an adult, crazy San Diego weather and almost missed my exit 😂
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Jimmy Butler is one of my favorite NBA players and his story is one of success, however unlikely it may have seemed.
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In need of a job or career change? In this episode we tackle that question! (Career and life advice from Kobe Bryant.)
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On this episode we learn career and life advice from the late Kobe Bryant.
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On this episode we learn career and life advice from Marshawn Lynch.
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Books and Recommendations: Darren Hardy, The Compound Effect https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X
Eckhart Tolle: The Power of Now https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
OAK: Rich Ayala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0rTqPr7Ys4
Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/marshawn-lynch-saves-nfl-salary-lives-off-endorsements-2016-2 Please share and thank you for listening!!
Jay-Z is one of the best Rappers of All-time and is in search of inspiration and the inspired. Timbaland is a legendary music producer and is constantly inspired to make great music.. When in the music studio, these two minds unite and create great music but what led them to make this pairing? On this episode of the Books in the Trap we’ll find out!
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Intro Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6NHjZBURWw
Clip: Jay-Z performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC2pazER5T4 Main Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SMMO5KR1zM Timbaland in the studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sszoarXFujY Jay-Z doesn’t write his lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AThrQ-3_nQ
Books and Recommendations: Blink By Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40102.Blink
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What would you do with $1 Billion dollars? Listen to one person’s answer to that question on this episode of the Books In the Mix!
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Intro Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6NHjZBURWw J. Cole, Chaining Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGkN73F7muE Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0B5vbr7edY Lupe Fiasco, The Show Goes on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1trBobm_V0
Books and Recommendations: The Miracle Morning Book!!: https://www.miraclemorning.com/ DJ Khaled, The Keys: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546774/the-keys-by-dj-khaled/ Grit by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=asc_df_1501111116/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312736202848&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14352260527110743467&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061183&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-522591353422&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62017409437&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312736202848&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14352260527110743467&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061183&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-522591353422
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What is your game plan when you wake up in the morning? On this episode we’ll show you how to have a great morning -and day- every single day!!
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Theme Music: https://youtu.be/MqkLVJf_ru4
Books and Recommendations: The Miracle Morning Book!!: https://www.miraclemorning.com/ DJ Khaled, The Keys: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546774/the-keys-by-dj-khaled/ Grit by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=asc_df_1501111116/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312736202848&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14352260527110743467&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061183&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-522591353422&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62017409437&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312736202848&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14352260527110743467&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061183&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-522591353422
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Do you have a Job, Career or Calling? On this episode were see learn how to find our calling through using Dwayne Johnson’s life’s journey!
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Theme Music: https://youtu.be/MqkLVJf_ru4
Books and Recommendations: Grit by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=asc_df_1501111116/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312736202848&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14352260527110743467&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061183&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-522591353422&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62017409437&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312736202848&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14352260527110743467&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061183&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-522591353422
Dwayne Johnson Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dwayne-Rock-Johnson-Lessons-Success/dp/1790217229/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dwayne+johnson&qid=1569445961&s=books&sr=1-1
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Have you ever hated your job? Well the Detective Ronson in this short story sure did. Find Out why on this mysterious Story from The Trap!
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Theme Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4N668Ldbco Wolf Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArFicwCRupU Night is coming soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAkiicVD9_o
Books and Recommendations: Find Your Nearest Library: https://find-your-public-library.dp.la
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Nick Cannon has probably hosted or had a hand in the creation of your favorite show but what did he read to get there? On this episode on the Books in the Trap Podcast we’re taking a deep dive into the influences which aided Nicholas Scott Cannon’s rise to fame, knowledge and respect through an investigation of what he read.
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Theme Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx5bRzmLEgc So Fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frszzTXxwLY Nick Cannon Goes Back to college: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3yElpcXOP8 https://parade.com/76929/parade/books-that-changed-celebrity-lives/#nick-cannon Vlad TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9qPKJLrcZE&t=74s Nick Cannon bets on self and doubles his success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfapz_IfbZg
Books and Recommendations:
Find Your Nearest Library: https://find-your-public-library.dp.la Nick Cannon Books, https://www.amazon.com/Nick-Cannon-Books/s?k=Nick+Cannon&rh=n%3A283155 Nick Cannon Book Challenge: http://www.nickcannon.com/news/nick-cannon-recondition-mindsets-book-reading-challenge Nick Cannon Quotes: https://www.successories.com/iquote/author/744/nick-cannon-quotes/1
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Nipsey Hustle made a huge impact on his community but what did he read to get there? On this episode on the Books in the Trap Podcast we’re taking a deep dive into the influences which aided Nipsey Hussle’s rise to fame, power and respect through an investigation of what he read.
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Theme Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx5bRzmLEgc
Nipsey Hussle’s Reading Journey: https://youtu.be/TYETlwREfnA T.I. recommendation: https://youtu.be/_cUkEiEOBYE
Books and Recommendations:
Find Your Nearest Library: https://find-your-public-library.dp.la 48 Laws of Power: https://www.amazon.com/48-Laws-Power-Robert-Greene/dp/0140280197 The Secret: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1582701709/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+secret&qid=1568321319&s=books&sr=1-3 The Spook Who Sat by the Door: https://www.amazon.com/Spook-Who-Sat-Door/dp/1943138176/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+spook+who+sat+by+the+door&qid=1568321494&s=books&sr=1-1 CTG: https://www.amazon.com/Charlamagne-Tha-God/e/B07D742W41 Malcolm Gladwell Books: https://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-Gladwell/e/B000APOE98 Opening Article: https://theeducatorsroom.com/nipsey-hussles-stemulus-package/ His favorite books: https://www.google.com/amp/s/rollingout.com/2019/04/13/7-books-that-guided-the-philosophy-of-nipsey-hussle/amp/ Nipsey Hussle Book List: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/135056.Nipsey_Hussle_Reading_List Thank you for Listening!!
Welcome to the Books in The Trap Podcast! What do Professional Baseball Scouts and Military Generals have in common? On this episode we are diving deep into Malcolm Gladwell’s books for the answers. IG: https://www.instagram.com/booksinthetrap.podcast/
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Intro Music, Clips and Show Notes: Theme Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx5bRzmLEgc
Books and Recommendations: Dissect Podcast: https://dissectpodcast.com/ Revisionist History: http://revisionisthistory.com/ Klutchtime:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/klutchtimes-the-histor-you-dont-know/id1469741803?I=es&i+1000448660820 Find Your Nearest Library: https://find-your-public-library.dp.la Malcolm Gladwell Books: https://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-Gladwell/e/B000APOE98 Damon John, Rise & Grind: https://daymondjohn.com/pages/rise-and-grind California Passes Bill to Allow Student Athletes to make Money from Endorsements: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/10/sport/california-ncaa-college-endorsements-trnd/index.html
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HELLO! Welcome to the first episode of the books in the trap podcast. In this episode I discuss how to begin your own annual book challenge and we will learn a new take on measuring intelligence. Thank you for listening and always remember, knowledge is found everywhere.