



Book II: Chapter LIX - Nashville Recap
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LIX, Spike Lou and Rich dive into a layered conversation starting with the Chicago Bulls’ decision to release Jayden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team, and what accountability really looks like when expectations aren’t met. They also ref…

Memo with Mo: Fear of Losing The Fire

Book II: Chapter LVIII
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LVIII, Spike Lou and Rich tap into their upcoming Pop-Up Event, Spike opens up about nearly canceling the event—and the one book that shifted his perspective at the right time. The conversation also explores the balance between healthy competit…

Book II: Chapter LVII - Are You Happy?
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! 📖 In Chapter LVII, Spike Lou and Rich center the conversation around happiness and whether it’s truly attainable. Is it possible to be happy every single day? Is it worth chasing a feeling that can be so fleeting? And if you’re not feeling happy in a mom…

Book II: Chapter LVI ft. David Swett Jr
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! 📚 In Chapter LVI, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by David Swett Jr. for a powerful conversation about following your dreams, trusting your path, and discovering who you are along the journey. They dive into David’s experience working within his family’s b…

Book II: Chapter LV ft. Jeff
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LV, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Jeff from Full Court Press and 808’s & Chairshots to talk about the exciting collaboration between his KOS Clothing brand and Another Week in the Books. The fellas dive into the creative process behind the p…

Book II: Chapter LIV ft. Phil
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LIV, Spike Lou and Rich are joined by Phil to discuss what he’s learned about building and sustaining a successful marriage over the past 10 years, highlighting the intentionality, communication, and commitment it truly requires. The conversati…

Book II: Chapter LIII
Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! In Chapter LIII, Spike Lou and Rich dig into hip-hop’s legacy, debating which artists truly delivered back-to-back classic albums and what it means to be a voice in the culture. They unpack the fine line between entertainment and responsibility while refle…

Bonus Episode: The Town (2010)
Welcome to a bonus episode of Another Week in the Books! In case you missed it, Rich also co-hosts the film podcast The Culture Garden, and back in June 2024, Spike Lou joined him to break down the 2010 crime drama The Town. Since we didn’t want to leave you without an episode this week, we’re bri…

Book II: Chapter LII - Tell Me More
This week on Another Week in the Books, we tap in with J. Cole’s The Fall Off and what a “final album” really means — legacy, maturity, mortality, and the pressure that comes with expectations. From hip-hop culture to real-life reflections, the convo shifts into relationships, emotional growth, fre…