2 Pages with MBS

Discover the best bits of the best books read by people you admire. Michael Bungay Stanier hosts the podcast where brilliant people read the best two pages of a favourite book. Listen as authors, leaders, activists, academics, celebrities, and entrepreneurs dig in with MBS to explore the insights and ideas within. Whether it’s books that inspire leadership, change, self-development and growth, power, strategy, ambition, productivity, or creativity and innovation - this is hand-curated wisdom from people who know. These are the books that change minds, shape lives, and inspire great work and worthy goals.

2 Pages with MBS is a business podcast hosted by Michael Bungay Stanier, with 208 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Bungay Stanier hosts 2 Pages with MBS, a business show with 208 episodes published.

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  Episode #207

  207. Final Pages: Michael Bungay Stanier [reads] “Ulysses”

  Dec 2, 20249 minS0

  <p>Michael shares stories from his own journey, from academic rule-breaking to the creative tension between precision and chaos, inspired by Joyce’s work. He invites us to consider how we say goodbye and the ways that art can shape life.</p><p>Get book links and resources at 2pageswithmbs.com and subscribe to the 2 Pages newsletter at 2pageswithmbs.substack.com.</p><p>Michael reads from Ulysses by James Joyce. [Reading begins at 03:13]</p><p>Hear me discuss:</p><p>“This is the final episode. This is the final chapter. So it's me saying goodbye, and me reading two pages from...

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  Episode #206

  206. The Pursuit of Joy and Contentment: Neil Pasricha [reads] “A Fraction of the Whole”

  Nov 18, 202453 minS0

  <p>Neil Pasricha reads from A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz, a novel celebrated for its humour and philosophical musings and sharing insights on balancing ambition with contentment. He reflects on how embracing life’s uncertainties can lead to growth and joy. Neil discusses his journey from personal challenges to finding meaning in simple moments and the power of living authentically.</p><p>Today's guest is Neil Pasricha, author of The Book of Awesome series and host of the 3 Books podcast, where he explores the 1,000 most formative books. Neil’s work centers on celebrating life’s small joys and fi...

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  Episode #209

  205. De-numbing from Tech: Greg M. Epstein [reads] “Once More to the Lake”

  Nov 4, 202446 minS0

  <p>Greg M. Epstein reads from E.B. White’s essay, Once More to the Lake, and Madeline Ostrander’s essay on the ethics of bringing children into a world facing climate uncertainty, reflecting on how nostalgia and future anxieties shape our understanding of legacy and purpose. He explores how our connections to the past and future influence not only how we experience the present but also how we find resilience in facing today’s challenges.</p><p>Today’s guest is Greg M. Epstein, the Humanist Chaplain at Harvard and MIT and author of Good Without God. For two decades...

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  Episode #204

  204. Climbing a Mountain: Frankie Thorogood [reads] “Tricks of the Mind”

  Oct 21, 202449 minS0

  <p>Today’s guest is Frankie Thorogood, an entrepreneur who has navigated the intersections of creativity, business, and sports. Frankie shares his insights on finding fulfillment, balancing ambition with self-acceptance, and how creativity has played a pivotal role in his personal and professional life.</p><p><br></p><p>Frankie’s reflections bring insight into the complexities of leadership, balancing ambition with fulfillment, and finding joy in the process of creation.</p><p><br></p><p>Get book links and resources at 2pageswithmbs.com and subscribe to the 2 Pages newsletter at 2pageswithmbs.substack.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Frankie read...

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  Episode #203

  203. Healing and Paradox: Dr. Angel Acosta [reads] “The Coming Wave”

  Oct 7, 202444 minS0

  <p>Today's guest is Dr. Angel Acosta, a leading voice in healing-centered education and leadership development. With a doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University, Dr. Acosta is the founder of the Acosta Institute, a Fellow at the Mind & Life Institute, and the Director of the Garrison Institute's Fellowship Program. His work bridges social justice, mindfulness, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of healing-centered approaches in education and AI.</p><p>Dr. Acosta’s journey is defined by his commitment to creating healing-centered learning environments that empower individuals and communities. Through his work, he explores the balance between the promise of technology an...

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