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AcquiredFebruary 22, 2022
Super Pumped (with Brian Koppelman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt)
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We sit down with two of the most talented and respected people in Hollywood — Brian Koppelman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt — to talk about the process of adapting Mike Issac’s story of Uber, “Super Pumped”, into their new Showtime series. To say this was a thrill for us is a MASSIVE understatement. Huge thank yous to Brian, Joe and Showtime for making it happen! This episode has video! You can watch it on YouTube .
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“The mention of Mike's book relates to the storytelling and events depicted in the show, emphasizing the importance of source material.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: moral questions in business
For: Readers interested in venture capitalism and ethical dilemmas
Key quote: “Knowing Bill personally, but working from source material in Mike's book as a producer, showrunner, writer, how do you weigh working both from source material, but also when you have your own, you know, primary source information from getting to know these people in real life too?”
The host mentions Mike's book as a foundational source for exploring the complex moral dilemmas faced by venture capitalists like Bill Gurley. This book provides a narrative that not only highlights the challenges of decision-making in high-stakes environments but also humanizes the individuals involved.
ASIN: B0CQ3FJS5Y
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Letters to a Young Poet
Rainer Maria Rilke
“Ryan sent me a copy of the book, Letters to a Young Poet by Real K, which is a wonderful book that I highly recommend.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
For: Aspiring artists and creatives
Key quote: “All you can really do if you want to be an artist and maybe this applies beyond art, but I feel quite confident it does apply to being an artist.”
The host mentions 'Letters to a Young Poet' to emphasize the importance of self-reflection and authenticity in the creative process. The book serves as a guide for artists to focus on their inner voice rather than external validation.
ASIN: B0FMK8RXRR
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Unrequited Infatuations
Little Steven Van Zandt
“there's a book I just read called Unrequited Infatuations by little Stephen Van Zandt, who you know as either Bruce Springsteen's right hand or as James Gandolfini's right hand in The Sopranos.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: recommendations of books
For: Listeners interested in art, commerce, and personal stories from influential figures.
Key quote: “Unrequited Infatuations, I highly recommend it.”
The host mentioned 'Unrequited Infatuations' as a significant read that explores the intersection of art and commerce. They emphasized its relevance to the ongoing conversation about creativity and the challenges within the industry.
ASIN: B091FZJJKZ
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