The Blindside
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The Blindside by Michael Lewis gets recommended on SmartLess and Modern Wisdom, including episodes with Michael Lewis and Adam Grant, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
The Blindside by Michael Lewis appears 3 times across 3 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“Let's say, we'll take the blind side, for instance, I didn't understand anything.”
Why people keep bringing this up
The Blindside appears repeatedly because guests and hosts cite it as one of Michael Lewis’s prominent works when discussing his career and the broader cultural reach of his books. On Acquired’s anniversary episode with Michael Lewis, it is listed among books that illustrate themes of family and education in a football context; Modern Wisdom’s episode with Adam Grant includes it in a list of Lewis titles referenced while talking about humility and success; and SmartLess notes it alongside other Lewis books that became well-known films.
Across the three podcasts the book functions as a recognizable example of Lewis’s influence on public conversation—used to signal his range as an author, to anchor topics about personal and social themes, and to illustrate how nonfiction titles can cross into popular culture through adaptation. The mentions are concise and referential rather than analytical, serving mainly to situate Lewis and his work within each episode’s broader discussion.
The host mentions 'The Blindside' to highlight Michael Lewis's unique ability to uncover and articulate important yet overlooked aspects of familiar subjects, such as football. This book serves as an example of how Lewis brings a fresh perspective to the narrative of sports and talent.
The hosts mentioned Michael Lewis and his works, including 'The Blind Side', to highlight his storytelling ability and relevance to their podcast's journey. They expressed admiration for Lewis as a significant figure in the narrative of successful companies.
The host references 'The Blind Side' to illustrate a conversation with Michael Lewis about the nature of success and the importance of humility. Lewis emphasizes that those who remain grounded often have long-standing friendships that help them appreciate their worth beyond achievements.
Recent show rotation: SmartLess, Modern Wisdom, and Acquired.
Guests tied to these mentions include Michael Lewis and Adam Grant.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 6:09 in the episode where we captured it.
Quick FAQ
Answers to common book, episode, podcast, and guest questions.
Which episode recommended The Blindside?
Michael Lewis on SmartLess is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended The Blindside by Michael Lewis. Other indexed episodes include #885 - Adam Grant - How To Overcome Your Fear Of Failure & Unlock Your Potential on Modern Wisdom and 10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis) on Acquired. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 6:09.
Which podcast mentioned The Blindside?
SmartLess, Modern Wisdom, and Acquired are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to The Blindside by Michael Lewis.
Who recommended The Blindside on podcasts?
Michael Lewis and Adam Grant are the main guests currently tied to recommending The Blindside by Michael Lewis.
Why do podcast guests bring up The Blindside?
The host mentions 'The Blindside' to highlight Michael Lewis's unique ability to uncover and articulate important yet overlooked aspects of familiar subjects, such as football. This book serves as an example of how Lewis brings a fresh perspective to the narrative of sports and talent. It most often appears in conversations about Michael Lewis's writing style, 10 year anniversary celebration, and success and humility.
Mentions across episodes
Every mention card links back to the episode page and exact transcript anchor.
“Some of his books have even become some of our favorite movies, such as The Blindside, Moneyball, and The Big Short.”
“Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and the blind side and the big short, discusses the importance of humility and grounding in success.”
“Michael Lewis is mentioned as the author of several books, including The Blind Side, which tells the story of a football player and the impact of family and education.”