Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons | Lex Fridman Podcast #290

Lex Fridman

Lex mentions this movie, featuring Thompson, as another darker representation of Vegas. Dan grew up in a very conservative home so he didn't watch most of these films.

Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288

Lex Fridman

Book by Hunter S. Thompson, mentioned by Sarma as one of the books she read growing up.

Michael Kearns: Algorithmic Fairness, Privacy & Ethics | Lex Fridman Podcast #50

Lex Fridman

A novel Michael Kearns mentioned reading in high school, indicating his early interest in literature.

Andrew Callaghan: Channel 5, Gonzo, QAnon, O-Block, Politics & Alex Jones | Lex Fridman Podcast #425

Lex Fridman

A film and book by Hunter S. Thompson, which Andrew likes less than Thompson's more straightforward reporting.

Dr. Jane Goodall and Cal Fussman — The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Daniel Negreanu: Poker | Lex Fridman Podcast #324

Lex Fridman

A movie suggested by Lex as a great Vegas film.

Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323

Lex Fridman

A film whose ending quote, 'just another freak in the freak kingdom,' is referenced by Will Sasso when describing Los Angeles.

Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and the 5 Chimps Theory | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A book by Hunter S. Thompson that Naval started but found too drug-and-orgy focused.

The Random Show #25

Tim Ferriss

A screenplay recommended by Kevin Rose.