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Compendium: A History Collection

Compendium: A History Collection

Written by: Josh Johnson
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 Compendium is Josh Johnson’s exploration of the past, but through a new lens.
In the tradition of long-form podcasting giants like Dan Carlin and Danielle Bolleli, Josh explores history you may not have learned in school.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Building the Ultimate 'Guy Book' + Gateway Literary Books | Compendium Ep 13

    Building the Ultimate 'Guy Book' + Gateway Literary Books | Compendium Ep 13
    Jan 20 2026

    Josh tries to build the ultimate 'Guy book' based on his Instagram habits. Also, he makes fun of old Bantam dime novels, because ads in books is hilarious. PLUS the books you should read if you want to get into literary fiction!

    Join the book club: https://www.patreon.com/c/JoshReadsBooks

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - What I've Been Reading

    4:39 - Building the ultimate Dude Book

    20:10 - Gateway Books
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    34 mins
  • 5 Books People Lie About Reading, 'Basic' Books, & Neo-Confederates | Compendium Ep 12

    5 Books People Lie About Reading, 'Basic' Books, & Neo-Confederates | Compendium Ep 12
    Jan 14 2026

    Josh dissects which books are truly read and which are just for show. Find out what he thinks about popular titles like "Fahrenheit 451," "Dune," and "Lonesome Dove," and stick around for the Q&A that reveals the quirks of being a book influencer.

    Also, because he can't help himself, thoughts about the Civil War.

    Join the book club: https://www.patreon.com/c/JoshReadsBooks

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - What I've been reading

    8:50 - "Pretending I read it" list

    21:09 - Mailbag
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    44 mins
  • Write Like Cormac McCarthy in 21 Minutes

    Write Like Cormac McCarthy in 21 Minutes
    Jan 8 2026

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    You might think writing like Cormac McCarthy is impossible. He may seem unapproachable or unreachable. But there are a few practical 'structural' techniques he uses in his writing that we can emulate.
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    21 mins
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