Old School with Shilo Brooks
Fewer of us than ever are reading books for pleasure. Shilo Brooks is on a mission to change that. Old School is a new podcast from The Free Press about great books and how reading them can make us stronger, better men. ...
AI overview.The Free Press is an independent media organization known for its commitment to exploring complex societal issues and promoting thoughtful discourse. Through it…
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On the show
- Joe Nocera2 eps
- Daniel Lubetzky1 ep
- Neal Stephenson1 ep
Also: Arthur Brooks, Jack Carr, Peter Savodnik, Ben Schatz, Alex Jones, Rafaela Siewert, David Aaronovitch, David Mamet, Wright Thompson, Eli Lake, Jon Meacham, Amy Coney Barrett, Walter Isaacson, Richard Reeves
Audience Interest
- reading for pleasure
- self improvement
Podcast Focus
- conversations about influential books
- interviews with notable men
Publishing Consistency
- 26 episodes released
- active for 1 year
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Back-catalog monthly reach
Based on 2 signals · back-catalog reach only (show is inactive).
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · BooksHOME#1852.4K to 6.9K
- 🇨🇭CH · Books#76131 to 377
- 🇭🇺HU · Books#5499 to 287
- 🇮🇱IL · Books#7785 to 246
- Per-Episode Audience
No new episodes in 90+ days
—🎙 Monthly cadence·35 episodes·Last published 4mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.7K to 7.8K🇺🇸88%🇨🇭5%🇭🇺4%+1 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
542 to 1.6K504 real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/26 | messagehost introduction+1 | — | — | — | podcastmessage+3 | — | 2m 32s | ||
| 6/18/26 | gender equalitysupport for men+4 | Richard Reeves | American Institute for Boys and MenThe Free Press | — | gender equalityboys education+4 | Jack Miller Center | 57m 41s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Declaration of IndependenceAmerican history+4 | Walter Isaacson | George W. Bush Presidential CenterThe Free Press | — | Americamission statement+7 | Jack Miller Center | 52m 57s | ||
| 6/4/26 | World War IIAmerican identity+3 | Jon Meacham | The Winds of War | PhiladelphiaAmerica+1 | World War IIAmerican identity+5 | Jack Miller Center | 55m 22s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Agatha Christiemystery fiction+4 | Joe Nocera | The Free PressMurder on the Orient Express | — | Agatha ChristieLindbergh kidnapping+5 | Jack Miller Center | 54m 51s | ||
| 5/21/26 | Supreme Courtlaw+4 | Amy Coney Barrett | George W. Bush Presidential CenterThe Free Press | — | Supreme CourtAmy Coney Barrett+4 | Jack Miller Center | 51m 10s | ||
| 5/19/26 | Lindbergh kidnappingconspiracy theories+3 | Joe Nocera | The Free PressThe Lindbergh Conspiracies | — | Lindberghkidnapping+4 | — | 43m 20s | ||
| 5/7/26 | art and moralityliterary geniuses+4 | Eli Lake | The Free PressBreaking History+3 | — | Roald Dahlbigotry+5 | Jack Miller CenterTFP | 49m 18s | ||
| 4/30/26 | sports culturecivic religion+3 | Wright Thompson | ESPNThe Free Press | — | sportscivic education+7 | Jack Miller CenterTFP | 51m 53s | ||
| 4/16/26 | business ethicsleadership+3 | Daniel Lubetzky | Kind SnacksPirkei Avot | — | Kind SnacksDaniel Lubetzky+5 | Jack Miller CenterTFP | 52m 33s | ||
| 4/9/26 | AIcivilizations+5 | Neal Stephenson | The Free PressThe History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | — | Neal StephensonAI+5 | Jack Miller Center | 49m 18s | ||
| 3/26/26 | happinessneuroscience+4 | Arthur Brooks | HarvardThe Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness | — | happinessArthur Brooks+5 | Jack Miller CenterTFP | 53m 00s | ||
| 3/19/26 | thriller genrehuman hunting+3 | Jack Carr | The Free PressThe Most Dangerous Game | U.S.Iran+1 | hunting humansthriller+5 | Jack Miller Center | 54m 43s | ||
| 3/12/26 | Hollywoodcelebrity culture+4 | Peter Savodnik | The Free PressPlay It as It Lays | — | Joan DidionPlay It as It Lays+5 | Jack Miller Center | 55m 23s | ||
| 3/5/26 | criminal justicepublic defense+3 | Ben Schatz | Books Beyond BarsThe Free Press+1 | — | public defenderprison books+3 | Jack Miller Center | 55m 45s | ||
| 2/26/26 | Catholic faithDostoevsky+4 | Alex Jones | HallowThe Free Press+1 | — | CatholicDostoevsky+5 | Jack Miller Center | 54m 56s | ||
| 2/19/26 | literatureJeffrey Epstein+3 | Rafaela Siewert | House Oversight CommitteeThe Free Press+1 | — | LolitaJeffrey Epstein+4 | Jack Miller Center | 49m 04s | ||
| 2/12/26 | poetrytheater+3 | David Aaronovitch | The Free PressUnder Milk Wood | — | Dylan ThomasUnder Milk Wood+5 | Jack Miller Center | 54m 12s | ||
| 2/5/26 | literaturetaste+4 | David Mamet | The Free PressMain Street | — | David MametSinclair Lewis+5 | Jack Miller Center | 1h 03m 10s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
The Free Press is an independent media organization known for its commitment to exploring complex societal issues and promoting thoughtful discourse. Through its diverse content, it aims to engage audiences in meaningful conversations about culture, politics, and literature. "Old School with Shilo Brooks" is a unique podcast dedicated to rekindling the joy of reading in a rapidly digital age. Each episode features in-depth discussions with various influential men, ranging from fitness experts to philosophers, focusing on the impactful books that have shaped their perspectives. This blend of literary exploration and personal storytelling creates an engaging format that inspires listeners to reflect on the power of literature. The podcast appeals to a broad audience, particularly those interested in self-improvement and cultural enrichment. Listeners value the intimate conversations and the emphasis on reading as a tool for personal growth, positioning "Old School" as a source of inspiration for men seeking to better themselves through literature.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 504
- Total plays: 5.6K
- Total reviews: 1
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 108
Castbox
- Followers: 273
- Plays: 5.6K
- Reviews: 1
Podcast App
- Followers: 23
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 100
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Audience
family, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- conversations about influential books
- interviews with notable men
- exploration of reading's impact
- promoting literary engagement
Audience interests
- reading for pleasure
- self improvement
- personal development
- literature discussions
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown follower count
- limited distribution information
Publishing consistency
- 26 episodes released
- active for 1 year
- weekly episode cadence
- new episodes every Thursday
Chart history for Old School with Shilo Brooks
Peaked at #54 in HU, currently #54 in HU.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| CH | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| IL | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| HU | — | #121 | #121 | — |
| CH | — | #182 | #182 | — |
| IL | — | #182 | #182 | — |
| United States | — | #185 | #185 | — |
Chart Positions
7 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 4 markets.