#509
Mentioned in 94 episodes
The big short
Inside the Doomsday Machine
Book • 2011
The Big Short tells the story of the 2007-08 financial crisis through the lens of several key players who predicted and profited from the collapse of the housing market.
The book focuses on characters such as Steve Eisman, Mike Burry, Greg Lippmann, and the founders of Cornwall Capital, who saw the impending disaster and made significant gains by shorting the market.
Lewis explains the complex financial instruments and the systemic failures that led to the crisis, making the narrative both accessible and engaging.
The book focuses on characters such as Steve Eisman, Mike Burry, Greg Lippmann, and the founders of Cornwall Capital, who saw the impending disaster and made significant gains by shorting the market.
Lewis explains the complex financial instruments and the systemic failures that led to the crisis, making the narrative both accessible and engaging.
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Mentioned in 94 episodes
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Jon Stewart as one of 
Michael Lewis 's many books, highlighting his knack for capturing cultural moments.
Jon Stewart as one of Michael Lewis 's many books, highlighting his knack for capturing cultural moments.
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Who Is Government? Storytime with Michael Lewis
Mentioned by Peter Kafka as the author of several books, including Moneyball and The Big Short.
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Laurie Santos as the host of the podcast 'Against the Rules' and author of several books.
Laurie Santos as the host of the podcast 'Against the Rules' and author of several books.
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Date Like a Scientist
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Ryan Holiday in a discussion about Michael Lewis's writing career and the path to success.
Ryan Holiday in a discussion about Michael Lewis's writing career and the path to success.
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Slow Productivity and Anticipating Consequences | Cal Newport PT 1
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Scott Galloway as the author of several books, including "The Fifth Risk", "Flash Boys", and "The Big Short", and host of the podcast "Against the Rules".
Scott Galloway as the author of several books, including "The Fifth Risk", "Flash Boys", and "The Big Short", and host of the podcast "Against the Rules".
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Sports Betting, Challenges Facing Young Men, and The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried — with Michael Lewis
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of an author whose career trajectory demonstrates the potential for step-function growth.
Ryan Holiday as an example of an author whose career trajectory demonstrates the potential for step-function growth.
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Vivek Ramaswamy when recounting his early career experience at a hedge fund during the 2008 financial crisis.
Vivek Ramaswamy when recounting his early career experience at a hedge fund during the 2008 financial crisis.
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Mentioned by Dax Shepard as one of 
Michael Lewis 's books, detailing the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.
Michael Lewis 's books, detailing the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.
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Michael Lewis (on the gambling epidemic)
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David Senra when comparing Daniel Ludwig's financial strategies to those described in "The Big Short."
David Senra when comparing Daniel Ludwig's financial strategies to those described in "The Big Short."
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#68 Daniel Ludwig: The Invisible Billionaire
