Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2025-09-20
Ryan Holiday & Seth Wickersham: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic (Sep 2025)
The NFL Idols America Obsesses Over | Seth Wickersham (PT. 2)
Is ego a prerequisite for greatness as an NFL quarterback? In this episode, Ryan is joined by award-winning sports journalist, Seth Wickersham, to dig into the brutal realities of the position, from overbearing parents and sideline meltdowns to Tom Brady’s relationship with Bill Belichick.
Ryan Holiday recommended American Kings by Seth Wickersham, and discussed It's Better to Be Feared by Seth Wickersham.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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It's Better to Be Feared
It's Better to Be Feared by Seth Wickersham is a compelling sports journalism book that offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the dominant New England Patriots dynasty, focusing heavily on the intricate dynamics between Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft.
Discussed“as i said in part one we had him on back in november of 2021 to talk about his award-winning book it's better to be feared which is about the patriots dynasty”
Where to get it
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American Kings
American Kings by Seth Wickersham is a sports and cultural exploration examining prominent figures, power dynamics, and the intense obsessions surrounding modern sports culture.
Recommended“they didn't have american kings in yet when he was here but the book is great and you can buy that from the painted porch as well”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“seth has this amazing book called american kings which is about quarterbacks the most powerful position in american sports the hardest position in american sports”