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FTX by Michael Lewis gets recommended on Modern Wisdom and Acquired, including episodes with Morgan Housel and Michael Lewis, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
FTX by Michael Lewis appears 3 times across 3 podcast episodes on 2 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“I just finished Going Infinite, the book about FTX.”
Why people keep bringing this up
Going Infinite is repeatedly referenced on Acquired across two episodes, including a 10 Years of Acquired conversation that featured Michael Lewis and a dedicated FTX episode with Sam Bankman-Fried and Mario Gabriele. In the anniversary episode Lewis is explicitly named as the author of several books and Going Infinite is described in the episode excerpt as discussing the life and career of a prominent figure in finance, making it a direct point of reference when the podcast addresses related subjects.
The FTX episode excerpt notes that the book was made available on a website in three parts, a format the hosts treat as a convenient, on-hand source during discussion. That combination of an author appearance and the work being explicitly cited and easily accessible explains why Acquired returns to Going Infinite in its coverage; the latest recorded mention on the site is dated 2025-12-15.
The hosts mention the book 'FTX' while discussing the recent collapse of the crypto exchange and the surrounding controversies. They acknowledge the need to provide context for their previous episode on the topic, suggesting that the book may offer insights into the situation.
The hosts mentioned Michael Lewis and his book 'Going Infinite' while discussing their admiration for him and his storytelling abilities. This reference was made in the context of celebrating their podcast's 10-year anniversary and reflecting on their journey.
The host mentions 'Going Infinite' to highlight Michael Lewis's exceptional storytelling ability, particularly in the context of complex business narratives like FTX. Despite some criticisms of his perspective, the host emphasizes that Lewis's writing captivates readers through its poetic structure and engaging delivery.
Recent show rotation: Modern Wisdom and Acquired.
Guests tied to these mentions include Morgan Housel, Michael Lewis, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Mario Gabriele.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 1:06:46 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode recommended FTX?
#707 - Morgan Housel - 9 Timeless Lessons About Human Psychology on Modern Wisdom is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended FTX by Michael Lewis. Other indexed episodes include 10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis) on Acquired and FTX (with Sam Bankman-Fried & Mario Gabriele) on Acquired. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 1:06:46.
Which podcast mentioned FTX?
Modern Wisdom and Acquired are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to FTX by Michael Lewis.
Who recommended FTX on podcasts?
Morgan Housel, Michael Lewis, and Sam Bankman-Fried are the main guests currently tied to recommending FTX by Michael Lewis.
Why do podcast guests bring up FTX?
The hosts mention the book 'FTX' while discussing the recent collapse of the crypto exchange and the surrounding controversies. They acknowledge the need to provide context for their previous episode on the topic, suggesting that the book may offer insights into the situation. It most often appears in conversations about FTX collapse discussion, 10 year anniversary celebration, and storytelling in business.
Mentions across episodes
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“I just finished Going Infinite, the book about FTX. Even if there are parts where I thought he was being unfair, his storytelling is so good that I will read it all day long.”
“Michael Lewis is mentioned as the author of several books, including Going Infinite, which discusses the life and career of a prominent figure in finance.”
“Conveniently, there is a book on FTX and you wrote it and publish it on your website in three parts.”