Star Wars

#48–Matt Walker, Ph.D., on Sleep (Part 2 of 3): Heart disease, cancer, causes of sleep disruption...

Peter Attia MD

Franchise mentioned as a comparison point for Ambien's profitability, highlighting how quickly Ambien amassed billions in profit compared to George Lucas's decades-long work.

Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter | Elan Lee

Tim Ferriss

A film franchise for which Elan Lee worked on the connective tissue of Jar Jar Binks' neck during an internship at Industrial Light & Magic.

E142: "Rich Men North of Richmond" hits #1, upward mobility, real estate capital crunch, Trump RICO

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as an example of how re-evaluating classic art through modern lenses can ruin public perception of the original work.

E166: Mind-blowing AI Video: OpenAI launches Sora + Is Biden too old? Tucker/Putin interview & more

All-In Podcast

A major media franchise, discussed for how AI could create personalized experiences, fan-edited timelines, and alternative perspectives for viewers.

E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

All-In Podcast

Film series influenced by Kurosawa's 'Hidden Fortress', particularly the characters of R2D2 and C-3PO.

Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Why Creators Need to Smash Limits, and Dealmaking Strategies

Tim Ferriss

Major franchise mentioned as a competitor brand in the toy market, which McFarlane Toys eventually surpassed in sales with its DC Multiverse line.

E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI

All-In Podcast

A sci-fi franchise criticized for becoming overly politicized, with a new director expressing intent to make 'men uncomfortable'.

E157: Epic legal win, OpenAI's news deal, FCC targets Elon, the limits of free speech & more

All-In Podcast

A popular media franchise, used as an example of IP that DALL-E (and other AI models) are now restricted from generating images from due to content policies protecting intellectual property.

Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport

Cal Newport

A film series whose structure was influenced by Joseph Campbell's 'hero's journey'.

Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45

Lex Fridman

A fictional franchise used as an example of a Type 3 civilization.

The Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation

Andrew Huberman

A classic story mentioned as an example of a creative work that embodies elements such as world building, perspective shifting, and action generating techniques.

#39 – Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.: How to catch, treat, and survive prostate cancer

Peter Attia MD

The iconic film franchise, mentioned to evoke a sense of popular culture or widespread recognition.

Rabbi David Wolpe on "The Portal", Episode #005: “So a Rabbi and an atheist walk into a podcast...”

Eric Weinstein

Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

Y Combinator

One of Sam Altman's favorite movie franchises.

Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022

Cal Newport

A popular science fiction franchise discussed in the context of George Lucas's biography and its cultural impact.

Full Length Episode | #162 | January 6, 2022

Cal Newport

The iconic film series created by George Lucas, written in a custom-built tower.

Lex Fridman plays The Stanley Parable

Lex Fridman

Referenced with the line 'Luke, I am your father' in relation to the monitors coming to life in the mind control facility.

Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3 And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A major media franchise, used as an example of a platform that, in Web3, artists could build on without needing a deal with a centralized company like Disney.

Charles Isbell and Michael Littman: Machine Learning and Education | Lex Fridman Podcast #148

Lex Fridman

A film that, along with 'Jaws,' is credited with creating the concept of summer blockbusters in cinema history.

How many alien civilizations are out there?

Lex Fridman

Mentioned in the context of 'Star Wars Sparta courtois wi-fi', implying a connection to fictional narratives or concepts of intergalactic scenarios.

E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more

All-In Podcast

A franchise acquired by Disney, which integrated its content into Disney+, demonstrating consumer benefit from consolidation.

Manolis Kellis: Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything | Lex Fridman Podcast #142

Lex Fridman

A film franchise admired for its opening line 'A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,' emphasizing the vastness of time and space for evolution.

Sam Zell — Strategies for Investing and Dealmaking | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

The movie franchise whose model makers were hired to create complicated automatons for Sam Zell's year-end gifts.

Joe Gebbia Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

The famous franchise created by George Lucas; Joe designed high-end packaging for a Star Wars book.