Thomas R. Howell is a thoughtful content creator, avid reader, and the voice behind his self-titled YouTube channel, Thomas R. Howell, where he fosters a community built around slow reading, personal connection, and intentional storytelling. Known for his grounded approach to content creation, Thomas invites his audience to savor literature, embrace creativity, and engage deeply with stories. With a background in filmmaking and a love for fantasy, coffee, and Dungeons & Dragons, he brings a unique blend of warmth, curiosity, and emotional intelligence to the modern book community.
In this episode, Thomas and I dive into the layered world of creativity, podcasting, and mindful media consumption. We explore the role of outdoor adventure, nostalgia, and personal memory in shaping our connection to stories—both written and lived. From navigating the pressures of social media and TBR lists to discussing the emotional challenges of writing and content creation, the conversation offers a heartfelt, wide-ranging look at what it means to live authentically in the digital age. It’s an episode about slowing down, building honest communities, and rediscovering joy in the creative process.
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0:00 – Intro
3:56 – Where does Thomas come in on all this outdoor adventure stuff?
7:23 – Mindful Reading
17:12 – Rereading A Name of the Wind
21:55 – Reading books about university experiences
31:28 – Starting a YouTube channel
32:04 – Why did you want to be a filmmaker?
37:14 – The Creative Acts
44:41 – The importance of authenticity on social media
48:11 – Trends in every industry
49:56 – How to avoid sounding pretentious
1:03:58 – The To Be Read
1:15:44 – Bookstores in the middle of nowhere
1:17:52 – The Changing Consumer Culture
1:20:15 – Rapid fire questions
1:24:52 – Game design
1:31:19 – The Power of Symbolism
1:40:24 – How to maintain authenticity in a short video
1:47:15 – Finding work
2:00:29 – Being authentic
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I love @Thomas.R.Howell ❤