You are comparing average (or worse) internet content to the best books out there. That's basically a straw man argument. The question "Are any books worth it?"

You are comparing average (or worse) internet content to the best books out there. That's basically a straw man argument. The question "Are any books worth it?" is an obvious "yes" and not worth discussion. I submit that you can find good blogs, podcasts, etc., and find out what their creators are inspired by and consume that content. I also contend that the whole thing is a false dichotomy. There's no particular reason to just read books or just listen to podcasts. Do both, obviously. Sort by more interesting criteria than the delivery medium.