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Mentioned in 19 episodes

American Kingpin

The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

Book • 2017

American Kingpin tells the story of Ross Ulbricht, a libertarian-leaning programmer who built the Silk Road, an online marketplace for drugs and other illicit goods on the dark web.

The book details Ulbricht's transformation from a college dropout to the mastermind behind a billion-dollar drug empire, and his eventual capture by law enforcement.

The narrative is filled with twists and turns, including the involvement of crooked FBI agents, murder-for-hire plots, and the complex interplay between technology, libertarian ideology, and law enforcement.

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

Jonathan Becker

Mentioned in 19 episodes

Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

when discussing the potential for true crime podcasts.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

as a book he's been recommending for 10 years, focusing on Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

, highlighting the author's meticulous research and ability to create an immersive narrative.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

as a page turner, describing the story of Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

as a compelling read about Ross Ulbricht.

Mentioned by

Nick Bilton

as a book he was working on about the NRA, which was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent events.

Nick Bilton: The Art of Storytelling in Films, Journalism, and Murder Mysteries | How I Write

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

as a book about

Ross Ulbricht

, the creator of Silk Road.

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Recommended by

Jonathan Becker

for its blend of tech startup and crime thriller elements.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

in relation to Ross Ulbricht's story, highlighting its romantic and captivating nature.

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Mentioned in the episode description when discussing the Silk Road and its anonymous workforce.

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Mentioned by

Alex Hormozi

as a book he read using a speed reading technique.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

when discussing anonymous companies.

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Recommended by

Greg Isenberg

as an incredible book about the rise and fall of the Silk Road.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

while discussing a book he wanted to read but hadn't gotten around to yet.

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Mentioned by

Jenny Blake

as a book with short chapters that kept her engaged.

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Mentioned by

Jack Smith

when discussing the Silk Road and its anonymous employees.

#148 with Jack Smith - How r/WallStreetBets is Beating Wall Street, Taboola's Billion-dollar Payday, and How Grayscale is Printing Money

Mentioned by

Sam Parr

as the greatest book he has ever read.

The Story of Black Market Kingpin Ross Ulbricht + Sam Does an AMA

Recommended to learn more about the rise and fall of Silk Road.

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Recommended to learn more about the rise and fall of Silk Road, BitInstant, and Mt. Gox.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of his editor's work at Penguin Random House.

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